Most leaders fill their boat, but not always on the first try. If you’ve sold 6 of 8 cabins by our commitment date, we have options: keep the Lagoon 46 and run with a smaller group (still profitable), downsize logistics, or open the remaining spots to my own audience on your terms. We figure it out together — I’d rather run a retreat that breathes than one that scrambles.

Travel insurance is required for every guest, which covers most last-minute cancellations on their end. On ours, the deposit schedule means once you’ve committed and paid your deposits, the boat is yours regardless of guest flux. Your own cancellation terms with guests are yours to set — I’ll share the template I use so you don’t have to write one from scratch.

A 25% deposit secures the yacht and dates. A second 25% is due around 30 days before the charter, and the balance 28 days out. Payment by Wise or bank transfer (preferred) — Stripe is available with a surcharge. Deposits are non-refundable once paid, which is why we plan carefully before that first payment. Travel insurance covers the guest side; we recommend World Nomads.

Yes — many leaders travel with a co-teacher or movement specialist. Your co-lead sails at cost (usually priced into your per-guest rate). The on-board chef is part of the boat package; bringing your own chef isn’t a setup I’d recommend, because our chef knows the galley, the suppliers, and the rhythm of a week at sea.

The Mediterranean is forgiving most of the season, but I always build flexibility into the route. If a mistral blows through, we shift the plan — tuck into a protected bay, swap the open crossing for an island walk, re-anchor somewhere quieter. I’ve done this for years; guests barely notice. Safety always wins. We never push through weather I wouldn’t sail myself.

Usually yes. Catamarans are very stable — much calmer than monohulls — and most of our routes hop between protected bays rather than crossing open sea for hours. For guests who are nervous, I plan shorter legs on day one and build up gradually. Over-the-counter options (Dramamine, wristbands) help for anyone sensitive. In four seasons I’ve had very few guests truly struggle.