There are several boat type options. Here’s my very personal and subjective view on their various Pros and Cons.
Luxury Motor Yachts
Pros:
- Lots and lots of space – Outside on the huge flybridges in the sun and inside on the sofas if the weather isn’t great
- Air Conditioning & Heating. Luxurious shower rooms. Changing space.
- Some have stabilisers to remove any rock and roll
- Crew serving drinks and food – often complimentary.
- Up to 12 Guests
Cons:
- Just the cost
Motor Cruisers
Pros:
- The comfort – heating, comfy seats with tables, (small) bathroom, kitchen area, lounging and sunbathing space.
- Flybridge or big opening roof
- Cheaper than Luxury Motor Yacts
Cons:
- Often quite small for large numbers of guests
- Often just the skipper – no drinks and table service
- Often less guests allowed than Motor Yachts
Sports Boats (Axopars and Similar)
Pros:
- Fast and furious!
- Good weather protection
- Some have an emergency loo
- Comfortable seating
- Deck picnic space
Cons:
- Car-like accommodation designed for sitting not lounging
- Limited sun bathing space
- No kitchen, catering etc
Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)
Pros:
- The most fun in good weather
- Wind in the hair (and everywhere else)
- Big passenger carrying capacity
Cons:
- Less fun in windy or wet weather
- Very limited storage for bags
- No catering.
- No loo
- No roof
- No lounging or sunbathing space
