Common Questions

No. You don’t need any sailing experience to join a voyage.

You do need to be reasonably fit, steady on your feet and willing to take part in simple tasks on deck and around the boat. We’ll show you what to do and keep things within your ability.

For longer trips like the Horizon Voyage, we’ll talk through your experience and comfort level in more detail before confirming a booking.

No. Our voyages are sailing-focused and you don’t need to be a diver to join us. You do need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim, however.

Diving is an optional add-on you choose at booking. If you want to dive, you’ll need proof of certification (or to join an agreed course or refresher), complete the diving medical questions honestly, and have travel insurance that covers scuba diving.

If you would like to dive, but have no experience or certification we can arrange for you to do a Discover Scuba Diving short course.

We accept no more than a maximum of 4 guests on board for any voyage.

What’s included depends on the voyage you choose. Please check our inclusions page for details: Inclusions Page Link

First you’ll fill out our application form, then we’ll arrange a short call to discuss the details and answer any questions you might have. Once we’re agreed it’s a good fit then we require a deposit to confirm your spot

Weather is one of the main things we work around, and sometimes it alters the plan. If conditions change, we may adjust routes, timings, anchorages or activities for safety and practicality.

We can’t guarantee specific destinations or dive sites, and weather-related changes don’t qualify for refunds or compensation.

For full details, please see our Terms and Conditions.

We don’t book or manage flights, hotels or transfers for guests. You’re responsible for your own travel to and from our meeting point, and for any accommodation ashore.

We will clearly state when and where to meet the boat, give realistic arrival and departure windows, and can share local pointers, but we aren’t liable for delays, missed connections or changes to your travel plans.

Yes. All guests must be 18 or older, reasonably fit and steady on their feet.

You need to be able to move around a moving boat, step in and out of the tender and take part in simple tasks on deck and below.

If you have medical issues or injuries, tell us on the application form so we can discuss what type of trip is ideal for you.

Yes. For safety, all guests must be comfortable in the water and be able to swim unassisted.

This applies even if you don’t plan to dive or snorkel

If you’re not able to swim, a SailDeep voyage is not the right fit.

Yes. Travel and medical insurance is required for all guests.

If you are diving, your cover must include scuba diving to the depths and activities you plan to do.

You’ll confirm this as part of the booking process.

Not necessarily. Nayru is a 36 foot boat with two cabins, and a salon berth (meaning the seating in the salon converts into a bed).

Depending on your booking, you may share a cabin or space with another guest of the same sex or with your travel partner.

Exact sleeping arrangements are agreed in advance before you confirm.

There is Starlink and 12V/230V power on board, but both are limited and managed carefully.

Everyone is welcome to charge phones and small devices, but there are only so many charging points available.

Wi-Fi is normally available near shore during the day, not guaranteed offshore, and turned off at night to conserve power.

We can discuss your data needs and perhaps suggest an eSim data carrier that will work for you if your needs go beyond what we can reliably provide.

Alcohol is allowed in moderation once the boat is secured and all sailing and in-water activities for the day are finished.

No drinking before or during sailing, snorkelling or diving.

Smoking and vaping are never allowed inside the cabin. If you smoke, you’ll need to do so on the leeward side on-deck, use an ash receptacle to avoid burns or damage to the boat.

Illegal drugs are not permitted on board under any circumstances.

According to current Barbadian law, marijuana is still illegal for recreational use. It has not been legalised.

Our cancellation and refund rules depend on how far in advance you cancel and are set out in detail in our Terms and Conditions.

In general, deposits are non-refundable and late cancellations may mean you lose more of the trip cost.

Weather-related changes do not qualify for refunds or compensation.

Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before you pay a deposit.