While anyone in the UK can hire a yacht, there are a few things you will need to know.

• To hire a yacht within the UK you need to have some form of boating knowledge if you wish to drive the yacht. No yacht owner will allow you to drive their boat without a lesson beforehand to know their yacht will be safe.
• Before you decide to hire a yacht, you should always speak to the captain about what your plans are. Ask them if they can teach you how to control the boat so you can travel with it.
• Sizing of the yacht does make a difference in how easy it is to control. You may have to drive a smaller yacht before, this does not mean the larger yacht will be just as easy to manoeuvre. Always consider this when hiring a different yacht.
• You will also need to consider the size of the yacht to ensure it will be large enough for your party. Some yachts can be cheap to hire but will only have space for two people to sleep. Always take note of this when hiring a yacht in your budget.