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5 Key Differences Between Superyachts and Luxury Cruise Ships (or Hotel-led Superyachts) (1) Ownership: Superyachts are often privately owned, while luxury cruise ships are commercially operated by hotel brands. (2) Passenger Capacity: Superyachts typically host fewer than 36 guests, whereas luxury cruise ships can accommodate hundreds. (3) Amenities: Superyachts offer bespoke, tailored experiences, while luxury cruise ships provide standardized, extensive entertainment options. (4) Crew Size: Superyachts have a smaller, more personalized crew, while cruise ships have a large, rotating crew to handle high passenger volumes. (5) Flexibility: Superyachts can be customized extensively, while cruise ships follow fixed routes and schedules. ~~~ Facing commission disputes and losing out on earnings? Discover how to prevent losing $500,000 in commissions and protect your reputation with the Superyacht Brokers’ Ultimate Playbook. Gain insights to avoid misunderstandings and legal headaches. Join my 5-day email course today for FREE and master your transactions: https://lnkd.in/gCT4CGmP
Jesse Jäälinna
4mo
Apart from just a couple operators, cruise ships are not generally operated by hotel brands. Also, mixing the terms owner and operator doesn't come across too professional. Additionally, yachts typically host 12 guests or less. The 36 guests you mention refers to passenger yacht code that covers less than 1% of the fleet. And finally the crew size... well it's not comparable by numbers but guest to crew ratio and rotating crew is not only irrelevant, but goes case by case - nevermind if talking about yachts or cruise ships.
Johnson Lee
4mo
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Jo Assael
4mo
I'm loving these explanations Roy, but M/Y ECLIPSE, LUNA, SOLARIS, DUBAI, AL SAID, TOPAZ and MULTIVERSE are all examples of yachts that at some point have been certificated as full SOLAS vessels, but are privately owned and operated to the benefit of the ultimate beneficial owner. They have also been certificated for more guests onboard than 36. A simple definition for a superyacht still evades me!
Johnson Lee
4mo
Good points.
Koby Benmeleh
4mo
Awesome!
Head of Operations / Superyacht Captain
4moInteresting and tricky topic! From an operational perspective, the Conventions are one of the distinctive factors between <12 pax and >12 pax yachts; namely: SOLAS and STCW It is then further divided into commercial or private use. Then we look at flag states that provide a code for such 12>36 passenger yachts. Last but not least, we also have to consider Port State on whether they would recognise such codes, as these passenger yachts could get in quite the pickle when trying to clear in. More often than not, they would be viewed as a Passenger Ship (cruise ship) and treated as such by Port State Inspectors! Overall, a commercially registered 12>36 passenger yacht is almost indistinguishable from a Passenger Ship (cruise ship) from a convention perspective!