Family Yacht Charter Mediterranean

A private yacht is one of the few holidays that genuinely works for children of every age — safe, self-contained and endlessly flexible from one bay to the next.

Cabin layout is the first decision

A yacht that sleeps twelve on paper can feel wrong for a family of ten. Look for a master for the parents, VIPs or doubles for older children, and twins convertible for younger children and travelling nannies. Bathroom counts matter as much as bedroom counts.

Shaded deck spaces

Families need real shade, not one covered corner. Aft-deck lunches, a sheltered flybridge for afternoons, and a beach club or swim platform where younger children can enter the water safely make a bigger difference than any single feature.

Water toys and tenders

A stable primary tender for beach runs, a smaller tender for coastal exploring, seabobs for teenagers, inflatable slides and towables for children, paddleboards for calm bays. The right inventory turns a week at anchor into the highlight of the holiday.

Provisioning around real preferences

Children's favourite snacks, parents' dietary requirements, teenagers' late-night hunger — the chef briefs before embarkation and provisions accordingly. An experienced crew handles children with the same care as adults; a less experienced one does not.

Choosing the cruising ground

The Ionian, Croatian coast, Turkish Riviera and Balearics offer short calm passages between anchorages — ideal for families. LYC Mediterranean matches the region to the age of the children and the tempo the family wants.