Bucketlust on Unanchored: What it is and how does it work?

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On last night’s premiere episode of Unanchored, viewers learned about The Bucketlust vacation concept.

The show is about a group of friends from across the United States that get together, rent a yacht in a marina in an exotic area, and go have a blast with many others.

As the cast members explained on Unanchored last night, the concept involves renting out all the yachts in a marina in an exotic location, such as The Bahamas, and then sailing out and having a blast away from the mainland.

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The website describes Bucketlust vacations are like weeklong floating festivals with parties, sailings, and adventures, enjoying the blue oceans, snorkeling, and diving. And as viewers learned yesterday, these kinds of vacations are great for friends, hookups, and vacation flirts.

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Along with renting the boat, you can also hire a personal chef to cook your food. The cast of Unanchored do all of their cleaning and cooking themselves, possibly to save some money and hang out more with friends, but it’s a system that works for them.

However, the option is there if you want it to hire a skilled chef to create some delicious dishes for you, so you don’t have to worry about your meals, beverages, and more — i.e. a true vacation with nothing to worry about.

The slogan of The Bucketlust vacation concept is that no vacation is created equal, as your vacation is created based on what you want to do.

Maybe you just want to party, soak up the sun, and hang with friends. Or maybe you want to scuba dive, snorkel, or do watersports. Everything is seemingly possible.

To book a Bucketlust vacation, you have to use the official Bucketlust website. You have to book a whole yacht, as they don’t sell individual spots. That means you can gather a group of 8 to 10 friends and then split the costs. The company’s St. Martin trip from December 29 to January 5 is already sold out, but we were able to get an idea of prices for the company’s Dodecanese route from June 29 to July 6.

For example, this Hanse 575 yacht can carry eight people, but it will cost you $13,416 for a week. If you split that evenly between your eight friends, you are looking at $1,677 for a week’s vacation.

Unlike the show’s three-week vacation, these bookings are only for a week. That price doesn’t include food, beverages, plane tickets to get the yacht, or the personal chef. While these are the vacations of a lifetime, they will also cost you!

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How Much Does Yacht Week Really Cost?

The cost of yacht week varies substantially depending on your choices of all the different options. So ask yourself these important questions.

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  • Are you getting a boat with AC? 
  • Are you employing a host? 
  • How many people are you splitting the cost with? 
  • Do you want a private cabin? 

Overall, yacht week can cost anything between €3510 -€4700+ ($3700- $5000+) . The upper limit refers to choosing all the luxury options like AC, a private cabin, and having fewer people on your boat to split the cost between.

We will look at a breakdown of prices for yacht week, including the different tiers and what they include and don’t include. In addition, the extra costs involved over and above the yacht package price. 

I’ll also answer whether you really do need AC for yacht week (is it worth the extra cash?) and how many people you need to split the cost of a yacht.

So let’s get into this!

To give you an idea of the pricing,  the yacht itself costs between €650 and €2480  ($685-$2620), depending on the boat you choose and the dates you decide to go.

And whether you split the cost of an entire yacht or book as a cabin duo on someone else’s boat. These costs are gleaned from using the Original Route in Croatia as an example. They also vary according to different routes. 

There are three ‘tiers’ that you can choose from classic, premium and luxury.

The  classic option costs €700-€900  ($740-$950) and includes:

  • Free date changes. 

The  premium option costs around €1100-€1840  ($1160-$1940) per person and is in the middle of the range. It includes:

  • Host(ess) who buys food and cooks it for you
  • Free date changes

The luxury option is the premier option. This  costs around €1450- €2510  ($1530- $2650) and includes:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Host(ess) who buys the food and cooks it for you
  • Free Date Changes

All premium and luxury packages include a host who does all the shopping for food ingredients and whips up the below meals:

  • 6 (six) breakfasts
  • 6 (six) lunches
  • 2 (two) dinners
  • Mineral water

This  costs an extra €1025  ($1080) on Build Your Own (BYO) packages. These are packages where you add all the services you want individually and pay for the total.

If you want to add preselected drinks to your BYO package, the  additional cost starts at €850  ($900). Regardless of which package you choose, the following are included in the fee for all tiers of yacht week:

  • Skipper’s wages
  • Yacht accommodation for 7 days
  • Access to all exclusive events
  • International DJs
  • Professional photographers
  • Stereo speakers onboard
  • Final yacht cleaning
  • Bath towels & bed linen
  • Festival VIP tickets
  • Food basics for breakfast and lunch to be prepared by yourself if you choose the classic ‘tier.’
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Not included in yacht fee ( Hidden / Extra Costs)

1. Refundable yacht deposit/ security deposit, which is paid for in case of damage to the yacht. If there is no damage to the vessel, this deposit will be returned to you at the end of the week. The amount varies between €250 and €350 ($265 and $370) per person. This can be paid in cash on arrival.

2. Transport to and from the airport (remember to bring cash for taxis as they may not accept cards).

3. Flights to and from Croatia

4. Food and drinks for yourself if you select the BYO package, which doesn’t automatically include food.

The premium and luxury tiers include food purchased and cooked by your host. Still, if you choose the classic tier, you will need to prepare your own food. And buy groceries for dinner and any extras apart from the basics provided for breakfast and lunch.

Food and drink for the host(ess) and the skipper when you are away from the yacht.

Eating out and alcohol will be extra. Budget the same amount you would typically for a holiday, considering how often you will feast on the yacht and how often you will eat out.

5. Yacht fuel, water and shore power. In addition, there are the Port Fees and security post. You can pay for these on arrival at each island. These vary depending on the date, location, and the size of your yacht.

6. Water taxis to transport you and your squad to/from the yacht on days/nights when you go shoreside. 

7. Tips for your skipper and host(ess). You’ll want to factor in the fantastic service you’ll be treated to.

Extra costs for the Original Route with 1 0 people on board.

On a Monohull:

  • Water Taxis: €400/$420
  • Fuel: €400/$420
  • Water: €50/ $52,70
  • Port Fees: €600/$632,60
  • Total: €1450/$1530

On a Catamaran:

  • Fuel: €550/ $580
  • Port Fees: €800/ $844
  • Total: €1800/ $1900

For more essential tips on preparing for yacht week, read our article how do I prepare for yacht week? Where we outline what to pack and what a typical yacht week itinerary might look like.

How many people do you need for yacht week ?

Depending on the yacht, the maximum number of people you can have on your boat is 10 (ten) to 12 (twelve).  

You can either gather enough people to split the cost between yourselves (usually between eight and twelve people). Or you can book a cabin with a friend (two of you to fill a cabin) on someone else’s yacht.

In which case, you are placed on a yacht that needs extra people to split the cost. This you can do through the yacht week website using the ‘crew finder.’ 

You can also use the crew finder to find more people for your yacht to fill up any spaces to help split the cost further. However, it is usually more cost-effective to go with the first option of getting an entire yacht and splitting the cost with friends.

Do you need AC for yacht week ?

Air Conditioning may be costly, but it’s pretty much  the consensus that it is essential to have AC for yacht week- especially if you are going in the heat of summer.  

The cabins are small and compact with very little fresh air. Get AC if you want any hope of sleeping and don’t want to be trapped with the scent of sweat permeating the air!

F i nal Thoughts

Overall, yacht week can be extremely pricey if you let it but can also be affordable if you are willing to cut back on the luxuries. 

The difficulty in the decision comes in choosing whether to get AC. Which is only part of the luxury tier and not part of the classic or premium tier, but you can fix this problem by choosing more budget options for other aspects of the trip.

Still unsure if yacht week is for you or if the cost suits your purse? Then, why not look at these two articles comparing Yacht Week with  Bucketlust  and  Sail Week ? They are competing companies with similar offerings so that you can make an informed choice.

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Set Sail in Style! Inside the Ultimate Travel Adventure Experience of 'Yacht Week'

Sept. 17 2024, Published 8:20 a.m. ET

Summer vacation options are vast these days, with new variations of trips and tours in different parts of the world popping up every year, making holiday choices endless for traveller's seeking an overseas getaway, however in the world of ultimate luxury and adventure travel, few experiences rival the exhilaration of Yacht Week .

Yacht Week is a sailing adventure journey like no other, set against the stunning backdrop of the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas that has quickly become a bucket list travel experience for tourists worldwide seeking the yachting life adventure of a lifetime.

The Yacht Week journey is about so much more than just the destinations—it's about the voyage itself. They say you never forget your first, which is very true of this experience, as OK! got an exclusive VIP experience onboard our first Yacht Week and the unforgettable ultimate travel adventure on the high seas it promised.

A Birds Eye View of the infamous Circle Raft during Yacht Week.

The Yacht Week adventure begins the moment you step aboard your private yacht with your fellow sailors and embark on your sailing trip for the week. The first decision of the Yacht Week journey begins with choosing whether you're boarding with a group or just looking for a cabin.

Options are available for all types of sailors, whether you have a group of up to 10 friends you'd like to charter your own yacht with, or if you're a solo sailor or with a small group seeking other sailors to fill your yacht cabins. All variations are welcome as the Yacht Week team partners people up in different combinations dependent on needs, and how bare essentials or luxurious you wish to make your experience. One necessity that every yacht is provided with is a skipper, who most importantly will sail the yacht, but also act as a leader onboard the vessel as you set sail on the charter.

" I grew up on fishing boats with my Dad," explains Finn , the skipper of our yacht for the week, "Every week it's a new group of people to get to know, a whole new dynamic of people to watch experience Yacht week for the first time. It's pretty incredible" .

That special experience Finn speaks of is one that many come seeking every year as Yacht Week season begins.'The Summer of Love', was the name of the Yacht Week 2024 season, with week long routes in Greece , Sicily and the original Croatia route ,which was the route sailed on this particular journey.

A Row of 'Yacht Week' Boats Sit Docked Ready to Take off on Voyage.

" We went for the no frills yacht option. No air conditioning, no host," explains Tyson , 25, from Toronto who was onboard his yacht with three friends also from Canada. Tyson and his friends ended up cabin matched with four girls in their mid twenties from Brazil. " We got lucky, it's been a great cabin match for us with our yacht", Tyson says with a coy grin on his face.

The cabin booking system tries to be as gender split as possible, and for those not wanting to risk putting the fate of their yacht mates grouping into someone else's hand, there is Crew Finder; a Facebook group that works as sort of an internal nautical friend finder, where you can find your ideal travel companion group and form your own yacht crew without the aid of the Yacht Week cabin booking system. Despite many yacht mates been assigned together seemingly at random, there weren't many complaints of ill matched cabins that could be observed on this route with most Yacht Week guests expressing their surprise at the quick bonds that had formed from day 1, with strangers quickly becoming a family unit onboard, and the close living quarters onboard forcing you to become very comfortable, very quickly, with your fellow sailors.

That aforementioned host Tyson and his friends chose to forego from their trip, is an optional addition on a Yacht Week charter, where each yacht has the option for an onboard host who can cook meals for you and provide that added luxury of waking up and not having to worry about which one of your cabin mates is going to boil a egg, or even brew some morning coffee for the group. The host can take care of all that, and forget about a simple boiled egg for breakfast, it's quite amazing what the Yacht Week hosts are able to cook up in a simple yacht galley, often whipping up onboard meals that could rival local restaurants with all the added special touches and impeccable presentation.

" I first came as a guest for yacht week in 2019 " , explains Babi , the Brazilian born host of our particular yacht. " After that week I knew I wanted to keep coming back to Yacht Week, so I decided the easiest way to do that was to work for Yacht Week" .

As a Yacht week host, Babi is assigned a different yacht each week where she must complete the weekly grocery shopping for the yacht and decide what meals she'll cook for her assigned group, while also having to take into account food allergies or any dietary requirements of the onboard guests; no small feat in today's world of various picky preferences eaters. From vegans to gluten free, creating a meal that suits all tastes and preferences can prove more than a little challenging at times, but Babi considers it well worth it.

" I love my job, sure it can be difficult at times, but its hard to complain when this is the backdrop every day.'" she says as she stares out into the crystal blue Croatian waters.

Another day of paradise in and out of the water on 'Yacht Week'.

Yacht Week was born almost as a joke in 2006, when friends from Sweden, William Wenkel, Johan Kuylenstierna and Erik Biörklund decided to create a travel adventure for explorers and sailing enthusiasts like themselves. The inspiration struck while they were skippering sailboats during family sailing holidays the previous year and they realized they were able to visit stunning, often secluded locations only reachable by boat, but the trips primarily only catered to families.

Wanting to offer a similar experience for close friends, they approached their charter company and persuaded them to reserve a few boats for the following summer. The idea took off from there, and the rest is history; Yacht Week was born. Today, that close-knit group of friends has grown into a vibrant community of over 70,000, with no signs of slowing down. Yacht Week has united adventurous souls, vast seas, and a collective of musicians, collaborators, sailors, and partygoers with more than 1.4 million guests having joined the Yacht Week experience to date over the past 18 years since it's inception.

A mid sea Floatie Party for Tunnel Raft Day on 'Yacht Week'.

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" We all met through our husbands actually, " explains Rachel, 32, who hails from Texas and was experiencing her first Yacht week with five girlfriends, all military wives currently stationed with their husbands on service in Northern Italy.

" We wanted to do a girls trip together, so we decided on Yacht Week because we'd heard a lot of great things about it and thought it'd be such a different vacation experience than just spending a week in a hotel in Europe somewhere," Rachel says.

The promise of a travel experience outside the norm is one that many have been drawn to of late, with the typical European vacation no longer satisfying the average traveller who seeks an experience a little more outside the box than what may have been yearned for in the past. After all, in the days of social media influencers and aspirational travel adventures, spending a week onboard a yacht is a travel vacation that's sure to make anyone's instagram followers more than a little envious.

" We are ready to win the Yacht Week regatta. We have a whole Texan cowgirl theme ready to go" Rachel says.

This regatta she's referring to is another Yacht Week highlight, where each yacht dresses to a chosen theme, as the yachts form a parade on the seas, with sailors going all out with effort to claim the victory trophy as the Regatta winner for the week.

An 'Under the sea' theme, Winter wonderland Christmas and a performing circus act were just some of the highlights of this weeks regatta, but they were no match for the 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' themed yacht, armed with costumed Oompa Loompas and Golden Ticket themed bathing suits ,that ended up claiming a much deserved Yacht Week regatta victory. Watching the absolute insanity of 40 plus yachts sailing through the Croatian seas, filled with sailors dressed in different themed outfits while busting out dance moves and battling it out to take victory, is a win for anyone lucky enough to bear witness to a Yacht Week Regatta.

The Yachts Set Sail For The 'Yacht Week' Regatta Event.

" I was worried we'd maybe be too old", confesses Jana, 36, a New Zealander traveling with her friend Renee, 35 " We'd always wanted to do Yacht Week, but figured we'd never find enough friends who could come. When we realized we could be matched with other pairs of friends and solo sailors to make up a full yacht, we decided to just go for it and booked in."

The question of age is a common one for group travel adventures like Yacht Week, and can sometimes be a cause for concern for potential sailors who feel they may not be young enough to participate, especially if judging by the social media videos and online photographs that tend to highlight an early 20's crowd, often frolicking on inflatables in the water while knocking back beers like a college frat party. However once aboard your Yacht Week experience it quickly becomes apparent that Yacht Week is so much more than the debaucherous partying and endless drinking that it may initially appear to be and there's a wider spectrum of ages than just early twenty somethings.

" The 9's are out sweet spot" explains Barry Gifford , CEO of Yacht week, " 29 and 39, is an age where people really want to do something like Yacht week, but may not have a group of friends who can just drop everything and go sailing around Europe for a week "

While partying is definitely a highlight focus of Yacht Week and the weekly sail itinerary definitely has more than a few unforgettable parties on schedule, the community of a Yacht Week sail group forms so quickly through these parties that they can truly be whatever experience guests want to take from them. Whether that experience be sitting in the corner with a small group taking in all the festivities from afar, or dancing the night away on the crowded dance floor keeping the party going late into the night, there's an experience that can be accommodated for every preference. One of the scheduled nights perfect for this is the 'Garden of love' party that takes place at the Yacht week owned Fort George in Vis, Croatia. This Croatian fortified citadel from the 19th century that overlooks two natural bays of Vis, is a venue that could easily stand in for a location in 'Game Of Thrones' , and provides an incredible locale for an epic party venue that puts the average indoor nightclub setting to shame.

Another highlight of the week is the Circle and Tunnel raft events, which you've likely seen many photos of from Yacht Week marketing materials and previous Yacht Week guests social media posts. That birds eye drone view of a perfectly formed circle or two tunnel lined rows of all the yachts for the week docked in perfect symmetry in the middle of the crystal blue bay look almost CGI generated they're so visually breathtaking, but we can confirm there's no cheeky editing tricks here, it truly looks as spectacular in reality as the photos depict.

The Tunnel Raft party in particular ends up serving as quasi nautical house party hopping event, as sailors climb aboard each others yachts in search of whichever social vibe they are feeling for the occasion. While some Yachts might be celebrating in a more low key fashion with quiet chats over drinks and perhaps a game of cards, others are taking the party up a few notches and welcoming fellow sailors onboard into their home for the week, and dancing the night away on whichever yacht has ultimately become the unofficial party host boat for the night.

" I love that we've become the party yacht for the tunnel raft." says Megan, 24 ,from New York, who's catamaran yacht she set sail on with six girlfriends had become the unofficial party host yacht of the night " As long as nobody messes with our playlist, we are happy to keep this party going to sunrise" she says with a smile, clearly proud to play host yacht to one of the most memorable Yacht Week experiences that serves as an ultimate group bonding experience.

An Incredible Birds Eye View Of The 'Tunnel Raft' Day on 'Yacht Week'.

After the Yacht Week experience sadly comes to an end for another week, with all the yachts safely docked back at shore and the sailor guests having to return to the reality of life on land once again, it's impossible to label the Yacht Week experience as just another vacation. It’s a week long journey that allows you to break away from the daily routine of life and get onboard with an escape to a new reality of life on a yacht, where every day of the week brings a new adventure.

" Everything we do is dedicated to the guest experience. We really feel the weight of making sure we live up to being the best week of our guests' lives. " explains Yacht Week CEO Barry Gifford.

This guest experience Barry refers to is clearly a top priority for the Yacht Week team, and been witness to the camaraderie that is built so quickly among sailors throughout the week is truly something special. From strangers on day one to some lifelong friendships formed by Day 7, Yacht Week offers an experience like no other, blending relaxation, celebration, and adventure into one unforgettable journey that one needs to experience themself to really understand what an unforgettable travel escapade it is.

If you're ready to join the adventure and experience the Yacht Week phenomenon, bookings are now open for 2025 Season .

Start planning today for a sailing adventure of a lifetime, and get ready to check Yacht Week off your travel experiences bucket list!

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HOW TO BOOK A yacht.

You've heard us say it's the best week of your life, and you've chosen your dream destination. But how does it all come together? How do you select the perfect yacht? Here's the lowdown on exactly how you book your week at sea.

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CHOOSE EXTRAS.

Want to elevate your sailing experience and make it even more stress-free? We have a couple of optional extras to make it happen." with "Find the options in the funnel when you book.

Wake up to breakfast prepared, enjoy gourmet lunches on deck, and have dinner plans arranged at the best island spots. With a host on board, your only job is to relax and revel in the adventure.

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Yacht Week, yes it’s worth it! Each day is filled with endless fun, from parties to the thrilling regatta. We met amazing people from all over the world, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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7 Day Seoul and Busan Itinerary

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You have 1 week to visit Seoul and Busan, we have the perfect itinerary for you!

If you only have 7 days (or less) to explore South Korea, Seoul and Busan are the perfect city combination. Seoul is the capital and Busan adds some beach vibes to your trip. Plus travel between these two cities is super quick and convenient.

For our 7-day Seoul and Busan itinerary, we suggest spending

  • 4 days in Seoul
  • 3 days in Busan

Day 1: Seoul – History and Culture

Day 2: seoul – gangnam, hongdae, and itaewon, day 3: seoul – day trip to dmz, day 4: seoul – modern seoul, day 5: busan – downtown, gamcheon, and songdo, day 6: busan – day trip to gyeongju, day 6: busan – haeundae, busan vs seoul, how many days in seoul and busan do you need, how to get from seoul to busan, 1 week seoul and busan itinerary.

  • This is where we stayed in Seoul .
  • This is where we stayed in Busan .
  • This is our complete South Korea itinerary .

Start with the historical highlights of the city:

  • Palaces like Gyeongbokgung , Changdeokgung , and Changgyeonggung Palace.
  • Historical Hanok villages like Bukchon Hanok Village or Ikseon-dong Hanok Village .
  • Seoul’s shrines and temples like Jongmyo and Jogyesa .
  • Museums like the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and the National Folk Museum of Korea .

We have written a complete 4 day Seoul itinerary (including a map) if you want more details!

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4 Day Seoul Itinerary With Map

You have 4 days in Seoul Korea, we have the perfect itinerary for you!

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1 Day in Seoul Itinerary + Map (Perfect for Stopovers)

You have 1 day in Seoul, Korea, we have the perfect 1 day Seoul itinerary!

Today, it’s time to explore some of the vibrant neighbourhoods of Seoul.

First, make your way to Gangnam . Check out Bongeunsa Temple , COEX Mall with Starfield Library as well as the Statue of Gangnam Style.

Next, hop on the train to Hongdae . While it’s not full of sights, it’s a very young neighbourhood full of cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. Stroll down Hongdae Street and try some of the street food.

Last but not least, head to Itaewon , Seoul’s international district. Check out Little Vietnam , Little Arabia or World Food Street . This is also the prime pub crawl destination in Seoul.

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Personally, we think a tour of the DMZ, the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea , belongs on every Korea bucketlist.

  • 3rd Invasion tunnel
  • Dora Observatory
  • Unification Village
  • Mt. Gamaksan Suspension Bridge

with DMZ Adventure and can fully recommend it.

We have written a complete review of our DMZ Tour from Seoul .

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We went on a DMZ Adventure and can fully recommend it!

Head to Gwangjang Market to indulge in some delicious Korean street food.

Next, explore more of modern Seoul. Stroll down the Cheonggyecheon Stream , visit art and history at the DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza), and check out Myeongdong , one of Seoul's main shopping and tourism districts.

Admire the 360° views from Namsan Seoul Tower before you hop on the train to Busan!

Picture of Namsan Seoul Tower

Start your day by exploring the markets and shopping streets of downtown Busan and enjoying the 360° views from Busan Tower .

Make your way up the hill to Gamcheon Culture Village where you can enjoy colourful houses, alleys, street art, and views.

Next, head to Songdo Beach . Maybe take the Busan Air Cruise cable car to Amman Park.

We have written a full 2 day Busan itinerary (including a map) for more details!

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You have 2 Days in Busan, we have the perfect itinerary for Busan!

Gyeongju was the old capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla which covered almost all of recent Korea and is also known as “museum without walls”.

You can hop on the quick 30-minute train from Busan to Gyeongju or take a guided tour .

The highlights of central Gyeongju are within walking distance:

  • Daereunwong Tomb Complex
  • Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village & Woljeong Bridge
  • Gyeongju National Museum
  • Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

If you want to visit Bulguksa Temple which is considered a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom, you need a second day or opt for a guided tour.

We have written a complete Gyeongju travel guide for more information.

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Haeundae Beach is one of the most famous beaches in South Korea. It’s also where Busan X the Sky , Korea’s second tallest building, is located.

From Blueline Park , you can take a scenic ride up the coast via the Haeundae Beach Train or Haeundae Sky Capsule .

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  • 4 days in Seoul (including a day trip to the DMZ)
  • 3 days in Busan (including a day trip to Gyeongju)

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Seoul to Busan Train

Express trains from Seoul to Busan leave at least every 30 minutes throughout the day. The train takes 2.5 to 3 hours and the tickets cost around 40$.

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Seoul to Busan Bus

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  • For six years I was skipper at The Yacht Week in Croatia

The Yacht Week is definitely  the most infamous and wildest floating party festival . Nowhere else can you find a fleet of  270 boats floating together packed with people enjoying themselves and dancing till dawn. The sailing itself doesn’t much get in the way but being a skipper in this fleet is really demanding.

So we interviewed a  skipper Daniel Šenekl , who sailed during The Yacht Week for 12 weeks every year. He was responsible for his entire crew, seven days a week, day and night on board as well as on the mainland. It was an incredible 6 years. As he himself says “When I total it up, I spent at least  a full year of my life at The Yacht Week . And I survived! Let’s see what the after-effects will be :)” 

What is The Yacht Week?

A floating festival, aka a massive party and  music festival on board yachts . Throughout the day it’s sailing, relaxing with friends and exploring the islands. In the evening the non-stop party gets started. It runs every year from June to September in several different locations - in Croatia, Italy, Greece and the British Virgin Islands. Floating parties are becoming ever more popular with other similar festivals springing up, such as the  Matt Sailors festival and the newer  BucketLust .

Tunnel raft at The Yacht Week

Dan, how did you get started as a skipper at The Yacht Week?

7 years back, in 2011, I was working on the island of Solta for my stepfather as a divemaster, teaching people to dive. Every Thursday a fleet of ships with flags appeared. Even though I didn’t know at the time it was The Yacht Week, it looked extremely interesting. A lot of boats, a lot of people and foreign flags. In the evening they would always have a party together at the bar. When I came to the bar I got talking to one of the managers. He told me that the next year they would definitely be looking for new people, so I just asked him for the post of skipper.

And you were already an experienced yachtsman by then?

At that time I had papers for yachting but only a basic Croatian course. A condition of The Yacht Week was to get a more advanced, professional level of qualification.

That winter I spent in the mountains in Canada and in the spring I moved to Croatia. That’s where I began doing the RYA license. I did the practical exam in Croatia and the theory in England. The Yacht Week always takes new skippers on a week-long academy - training that everyone must go through.  

How does The Yacht Week look as a yachtsman? Is it even yachting?

Sailors don’t really come there. It is mainly for young people out to have fun, experience something unusual and get to know Croatia. But I did once get a crew of yachting instructors, which I enjoyed.

And how did The Yacht Week get started?

The festival originated in 2004 on a single boat, essentially just for a few friends. It was nowhere near as huge as it is now, not for a long time. The biggest explosion began in 2012. Before it became such a massive festival, it had really just been for the enjoyment of students and the founders.

How many boats usually travel together in the fleet?

It depends on the season, at the beginning and end of the season there are about 25 boats. The Yacht Week begins in June and ends in September, with 14 tours in total. In the middle of the season, especially during the huge international Ultra music festival in Split, which host DJs from all around the globe, there can be 270 ships in the fleet. We then divide them into three routes (black, red and ultra), they are essentially the same route, red and black in opposite directions and ultra timed to fit in with the music festival. 

A lot of skippers are completely exhausted after two weeks

How difficult is it to organise and coordinate the skippers when dealing with such a huge number of boats.

It is all very well organised. We skippers have daily morning meetings, a safety meeting for an hour / hour and a half, especially for newcomers. The principle is always the same - we talk, for example, about when to set sail and we solve organisational issues. But mostly it is about safety.

The voyage route is always the same, fixed in advance and we are all in a Facebook group together where we can always pass on messages. We also, of course, have radios but they are mostly for more practical issues when anchoring and sailing. All other things go through Facebook and Messenger.

Everyone takes photos of the boats anchored in interesting formations..

Indeed and mostly it is a circle raft! People really love it and it’s always a huge success. All the boats anchor to each other in a circle with their sterns lined up with ropes. A large circle of water is formed in the middle. It is done twice a week for about 4 hours and it's free entertainment for all. Usually another small boat positions itself in the middle with speakers and a DJ, who plays .

Circle raft at The Yacht Week festival

Do all these units train together somehow?

Yes, everything is practised at the academy. We also go over it at the safety meeting, especially important for novice skippers. They must learn to maneuver even without a boat thruster. It works so that the boat is set up at an angle of 45 degrees, the anchor is thrown about 30 to 40 metres away from the circle and then the boats are levelled up. The anchors must form a circle.

Another popular formation is the tunnel raft. Half of the boats are connected in a row next to each other and the other half form a row opposite them, back to back. This creates a tunnel between them.

And so we anchor like that the whole night. That's the most difficult thing about The Yacht Week. Most injuries occur because there is no “supervision” or security. Of course, each individual should be responsible for themselves. However for a captain it is both physically and mentally demanding as they are fully responsible for the crew. A lot of skippers are completely exhausted after two or three weeks, you run out of strength fast.

What type of people come along and do they return again?

The age range is mostly from 18 up to a maximum of 35. It is mainly very rich young people as boats at The Yacht Week usually cost up to three times more to rent than a normal charter boat. They are mostly single and come along with a bunch of friends. Mostly they are Americans as well as Australians. It is very popular among the youth in the USA. They go travelling for 3 months or more and then hop on to The Yacht Week.  

People don’t usually return to The Yacht Week. For them its an huge experience but they don't need to return for more. 99 % of the reviews are positive. It is also true that they don’t necessarily remember much :) It is nonstop fun.

Neverending party at The Yacht Week

What goes on during the day on the boat, how do people have fun and what do they get up to?  

There’s about 4 hours of sailing a day, well, using the motor. The route is always the same. The boat sails from Split to the island of Hvar where we spend 2 days. Then in Vis where we spend another 2 days. One evening we are in a natural bay and then we return back.

For those who want to enjoy something other than partying, Hvar and Vis are the most interesting, people rent scooters, quads, cars and go across the island. Vis is probably the most popular.

Most people come there for dancing and for pop and deep house music. Do they wear any special clothes or masks?  

Sure, they get dressed up, like pikachu and those techno party masks. The Croatians don’t like it, of course, so they have only one night in one club where they can be have body paint and masks.

Otherwise they must wear some kind of shirt which I have to supervise. I keep having to tell them to try to look normal and not like a fool otherwise the restaurant won’t serve them. On Hvar you can get a fine of 500 EUR, if you fall asleep it's 1000 EUR and they still lock you up. But this happens every single time at The Yacht Week, someone always ends up in a cell. It's already been in the newspapers - how people are running around naked on Hvar keeping the cops busy.

Relationships are probably freer and more relaxed….

Of course, always. They are all like one big family. I have never experienced a fight. Everybody has fun, they are friendly, nice….it just works. That’s what I like about it, it’s easy to make friends quickly. Everyone is in the same boat, although everyone has a different one. No one suffers from cabin fever. Young people don’t. They just grab a bottle and everything’s fine. 

Sex, drugs and The Yacht Week?

Many people associate yacht week with sex, the internet is full of wild stories, are they true.

I once had an entire crew from Tinder. So that’s how it works. Otherwise The Yacht Week has established a gender ratio, which means that the crew has to be mixed, half and half - 6 boys and 6 girls. What happens is that the guys book the boat and then invite some girls in order to meet the conditions.

Do drugs also show up at The Yacht Week?

I have rarely come across them. Of course, the captain is responsible for the boat and if something were found on board, it would be a major problem and the responsibility of the skipper. At the outset we instruct all participants on what they can or can’t do, they sign a statement and have a safety briefing. Of course, at any time the police can stop the boat for a random drugs test.

And that happens?

The police crack down on drugs, but we don’t have much trouble at The Yacht Week. I think this is due to working well together and good communication. As long as nothing happens, there’s no problem. 

When a pizza met a unicorn

Do you organise some fun for the crew.

We always strive to set up a program they want. I’ll know on day one whether or not they want to know something more or are just happy to drink. If they are interested, I gladly go with them to other locations. I’ll take them for a special dinner, show them them the island.

Inflatable boats and floaties are also typical at The Yacht Week.

They all have at leasts 2 to 3 inflatable deck chairs, pizzas, unicorns, melons. I’ve probably seen everything you can imagine, including inflatable virgins. Then the madness ensues. They also bring them up on board, decorating the boat like a Christmas tree.

But I don’t like it much, it hinders the boat. At night some of the inflatables permanently “give up the ghost”. People are simply just able to think up a lot of stuff to do. They also bring on Christmas tree lights and decorate the whole ship.

Floaties, fun and a tunnel raft at The Yacht Week

Is fun combined with some kind of sport?

People are interested in diving, but we don’t recommend it, it is extremely dangerous when combined with alcohol and fatigue. Flyboard is popular, water jet boots. They can be borrowed every day, it’s part of our services. Yoga is also organized twice a week.  

Yoga lessons at The Yacht Week

Are there any internal games that Skippers have fun with at The Yacht Week?  

There is one good game we play on board. The skippers play it and occasionally the crew join in. It involves the light alcoholic drink Smirnoff Ice. The bottle are set up like traps for the skipper and when he finds one, he has to down it.

It gets hidden everywhere, and you never expect it. You pull the anchor and you’ll see it on the rope. Or you pull the sail and its attached there with a ring so you have to put the sail down again, kneel down and drink it. It has a relatively low alcohol content, so it doesn’t kill you. It’s a good game :)

I watch over them all week like kids

And what is the most demanding for you during the voyage, what do you, as skipper have to battle against.

The most demanding thing is to make sure that nothing happens to anyone, that everyone is well instructed and they know what to do. It’s tough because most of them are already completely drunk at the marina, sometimes they bring a shopping trolley with a bottle of spirits in hand.

Then it’s hard to talk to them and I have to watch over them all week as if they were kids. It is really crazy and it is the biggest part of the experience. They roam around on their own and can easily miss the boat. When I find out that I have someone like that as part of the crew, I’ll write their phone number on my hand in permanent marker. This works if they don’t if they don’t lose their mobile.

A lot of things are lost at The Yacht Week?

Yes, it happens routinely. Every week, someone from my boat drops their mobile in the water or leaves it in a bar. Everything gets lost. I told the girls not to carry their passports and they lost them on the first night.

Divers have a field day after The Yacht Week. There is really everything to be found under the boats - the latest smartphones, bottles of Champagne, money...

How many times can a person as skipper endure this event without harming their health?

The first year I was excited and I wanted to experience all 14 weeks, with one week off. I was happy for the first 2 weeks, I also enjoyed the crew but I quickly found out that it wasn’t working so easily, I was exhausted.

But you get used to it, if you behave sensibly, it is challenging but a month at a time is manageable. Then the week off is pleasant. Close the apartment door, see nobody, no party, no alcohol...

Do you head the boat alone or do you have someone to help out?

The bigger boats sometimes pay for a hostess and that is a big plus and a great help for me. She takes care of the food, cleaning and helps me with the anchor and ropes. Otherwise I am completely alone. Mostly we help each other out a lot

The other skipper guys, who have already anchored, they catch the ropes or instantly jump on the dinghy and help others. The Yacht Week experience “drills” everyone, anchoring several times a day and skills improve quickly. It’s how I learnt the most.

What do the captains at The Yacht Week have in common?

It is very multicultural. There are a lot of Americans and Australians. Good sailors are from England, Sweden and Norway. They have it in their blood, they often grew up on a ship, under harsh conditions.

And do you know all the skippers?

I do, I was Lead Skipper, there are still plenty of guys who have been there as long as I have. 

The Yacht Weeks’ waste isn’t a problem, injuries yes

Such a lot of boats together, with people having fun must produce a lot of waste. how does the yacht week deal with this.

In the past the situation was a lot worse, but the group is really dealing with the problem together. Don’t let anything fall into the sea and we won’t leave any rubbish behind. We talk about it a lot. The people on the boat are told this repeatedly and I try to keep them under control. We also collect rubbish from the sea when we spot it. Of course we go back for the rubbish that accidentally flies off our own boat.

I really try hard myself during The Yacht Week. Recently we have been limiting the plastic utensils and dishes, if we need them we use paper ones in case they accidentally fly into the sea. In Croatia, the people in the marina sort waste, so I hand it in there. Two years, after a joint meeting  in Palmižana, we had a great project where the skippers picked up rubbish together on the beach .  

How about hygiene and pollution?

All ships have a holding tank. Everybody is instructed how to use it. It's really carefully controlled so that it is always closed in the marinas and at the coast.

Tunnel raft at The Yacht Week

You talked about injuries, how often do they happen during The Yacht Week?

Every year there are serious injuries, several time a month. Usually a person slips on board whilst drunk, smashing their head, fracturing their skull. I once had to pull a girl out of the water who was drunk walking over the passer rail, slipped, struck her head on the pontoon and fell unconscious into the water. When I pulled her out, I dislocated her shoulder. But it all worked out well in the end!

The worst thing I’ve experienced was when one of the skippers had a heart attack who, unfortunately, did not make it. But we found out from a doctor that he had a heart defect, so it was inevitable. Since then, there is a memorial in one of the bays and  The Yacht Week organizes a regatta in his name each year called the Rosenberg Cup. The company is still in contact with his family. Since then, equipment has been improved, we have a defibrillator and a professional, a doctor or nurse, who is always to hand.

So the fleet always has an escort?

Yes, a speed boat in case an accident happens or a problem arises. 

People are surprised the water is salty...

How to deal with the situation when the weather gets worse people are not used to it, and some may be on a boat for the first time..

We have to jump to it. The sipper must always be there to advise. I’m on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the boat and the mainland. I’m responsible for the ship. I have to know the weather and a detailed forecast and together we sort out the situation.

When the weather is bad at night, we are ready to get the engines started and we are always ready to lift anchor and take off to safety outside the bay and rocks. But this happens rarely. I like harsher conditions and I enjoy the wind, some people don’t much like it and vomit at even the slightest wave.

You certainly have a lot of amusing experiences. Do people complain about things?

Enough people complain. They’ve never been on a boat. When they pay 17,000 euros they expect a luxurious yacht that they might have seen on a photo somewhere with a crew and equipped luxuriously.

Once I met some girls who were extremely upset so I wanted to sort it out. I asked what the problem was - the captain maybe, or someone on board. It turned out that before they set out, they had seen a YouTube video showing footage from the British Virgin Islands, Italy, Croatia and Greece. It turns out they had been expecting to see it all in just a week……

Or once the crew came to Split and we couldn’t for the life of us find their ship, we tried for a long time to find out what the mistake had been and looked to sort it out. Then we found out that they had actually booked a boat in Greece. They thought it was right next door.

Most people complain about the heat, or the cold, too much sun. Or windy or too salty. I could not explain it too them at all when they asked me why it was so salty. I didn’t know what to say….but a skipper gets used to it. Probably to everything imaginable. 

I’d like to experience The Yacht Week just as a customer

Do you ever get the yacht to yourself or just with the crew.

I made such a trip just this year, one week with my friends. But we followed the Yacht Week route as they wanted to see it.

Would you ever return to The Yacht Week?

I would definitely come back, it would be an amazing experience. However I’d like to experience it as a customer. I’ve never been on holiday like that with a bunch of friends. We would rent a boat, a skipper of course…..But I think I would be a good customer! Plus I wouldn’t complain. 

Yachting beginnings and experiences

How did you get into yachting, what brought you to it.

It’s thanks to my stepfather who is a yachting and diving instructor. At the age of seven, he took me out on a boat for the first time, it was a simple boat, Alwin. We spent 14 days on board, it was a great adventure. Fantastic..

The he began working in Croatia so I followed him there and spent time there, even on board. He had already began hosting the Skipper’s regatta, now in it’s 18th year and he is still organising 3-4 regattas a year. It was he who got me into all this and taught me about it. Now he has sailed to Lipari, Elbe and Corsica.

What are the best and worst things you have experienced on a yacht?

The worst I know precisely...but the best? Well, it’s probably also the best. After the first year at The Yacht Week, I got an offer to transport a boat from the north of France, from Les Sables to the Canary Islands. The three of us were skippers. After 3 days of the voyage, a we got caught up in a massive storm. A whirlwind. The wind struck us at 50 knots. We were really scared. It was a new ship and we didn’t know what to expect from it. Fortunately, the boat survived.

We sat together for the worst 20 hours, flares and lifeboat at the ready. We were ready to leave the boat if anything happened. The waves were like a barrage, massive, up to six metres.

Was it possible to still control the boat?

Yes, it was. With small sails, we had thrown anchor. And I prayed. That was about all that could be done. And we thought about what to do in case something happens. Fortunately nothing happened, the ship and the sails stood up to the onslaught.

And that was also the best experience. When we saw the mainland. It was fantastic. The sea became calmer and relief swept over us after the huge, three-day, exhausting struggle.

And every day, when I experience the sunset on a sailing boat, it is a great experience.

Sunset on a sailboat

Did you know the storm was coming?

We knew that strong winds were on the way. But after two days the storm intensified. At that time, I was basically a complete novice.

Would you deal with it differently now?

In the same situation, I would like to have better equipment. Better life jackets, satellite phone. I went into it with joy after the season end, which was beautiful. It took 10 days. The most incredible thing had been that throughout dolphins had been jumping in front of the bow of the boat. All that time we hadn’t been alone. At Gibraltar, when it warmed a bit, we went off to celebrate the fact that we had survived. Now I can laugh about it.

Is there anything you fear at sea after all these years?

I have dreams that I’m on a boat, the anchor line breaks and I end up on the rocks or the boat sinks. But in reality I’m ready for everything and I know what to do. I’m trained for it.

Do you have any personal tweaks whilst on board?

A small pillow. I can’t fall asleep without it. It just has to be there.

Do you use any apps, as well?

I always take a map along. GPS may be poorly calibrated. But I use all the data that is available to me, off course, aviation forecast, windyty, various profiles. There is no problem with data or signal in Croatia, I can look at the internet anytime I need.

Daniel Šenekl, captain for 6 years at The Yacht Week

And where to now? Will you keep yachting?

Definitely yes. I got an offer from the owner of a charter company that goes to Vietnam in Nha Trang. I’ll represent him, right now we’re working on it together and I’m flying to Vietnam this week. I’ll be scouting out new sites, yachting possibilities and opportunities to develop yachting in Vietnam. So we shall see. I’m looking forward to exploring a new country, another culture, I almost know nothing about Asia.

At The Yacht Week I had nowhere to go. I had been Lead Skipper who leads novices, teaching them the ropes, explaining anchoring, sorting out problems and leading the group. This is a huge new opportunity for me and especially a challenge.

So good luck!

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    258 Likes, TikTok video from New York Bucket List (@newyorkbucketlist): "First tag has to take you 🍂Full details + book at our link in bio and choose between: 🍳 Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise 🥗 Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise 🛥️ Fall Foliage Classic Cruise & more, all while cruising down the Hudson on a 1920s-style yacht. Cruises start this week and depart right from Chelsea!

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    The Yacht Week is definitely the most infamous and wildest floating party festival.Nowhere else can you find a fleet of 270 boats floating together packed with people enjoying themselves and dancing till dawn. The sailing itself doesn't much get in the way but being a skipper in this fleet is really demanding.

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  17. How to Pack for The Yacht Week and Bucketlust

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  19. Booking Guide

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