{"id":1151,"date":"2018-01-10T14:50:13","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T14:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meleetravels.com\/?page_id=1151"},"modified":"2023-01-18T11:59:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T11:59:26","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.meleetravels.com\/en\/preguntas-frecuentes\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h1>

The trip seems expensive to me. Is there any possibility to reduce the price?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The best way to reduce the price on our square to square crossings, in shared groups, is to make your booking before December 31st, in which case you will receive a 10% discount.<\/p>\n

If you are repeat customers, you will always have the 10% discount, non-cumulative to the previous one, no matter when you book.<\/p>\n

Another way to save on your trip is on flights. As you can imagine, if you book them in advance you will save a lot of money.<\/p>\n

If you book a cruise that does not include a cook, it will cost you a little bit cheaper. As well as if you book a smaller cabin on board.<\/p>\n

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On the other hand, the full price per person for one of our trips may seem expensive for only one week. And perhaps it is.<\/p>\n

From the experience of having travelled a lot, I can also tell you that, on certain trips, where the experiences are very particular, the price paid seems less expensive at the end of the trip. Some experiences are priceless.<\/p>\n

In this group of trips you will find life experiences on board sailing boats, such as the ones we sell. As we can also find for example a safari in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

I have never been on this type of trip sharing a boat with strangers. Will I fit in with the group?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The people who come to the crossings in the square-to-square mode (sharing with strangers) are usually people with a similar profile and with a lot of things in common. People come with a very open mind and with a desire to have a good time. This makes for a very good atmosphere on board.<\/p>\n

In such an atypical context as a sailing boat or catamaran, comic situations are continuous on board. It is difficult to get bored.<\/p>\n

If you need intimacy. Intimate moments with your partner are also respected. The most common thing for couples is to go for a swim together on the beach or to have dinner together one night.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

I have not had a similar experience before. How does the trip go, how long do we sail each day, where do we sleep, what happens if the weather is bad?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The trip follows an itinerary to visit the scheduled points of interest. During the journey we sail from one island to another, stopping at the most beautiful beaches and coves along the way, also visiting the most emblematic towns on each island.<\/p>\n

There is an average sailing time of 4-5 hours per day, depending on the crossing. You will sleep in coves and bays where the sea is calm. Some days you will also spend the night in the most beautiful ports and harbours of the area for a cultural visit of the place.<\/p>\n

The proposed sailing areas are always provided with alternatives for shelter. In this way, any bad weather situation is foreseen in advance and weathered without any problems for the passage.<\/p>\n

Overall the proposed trip is a great experience on a personal level. Something different from what you have probably done before and a great opportunity to get a closer look at the interesting world of the sea.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

I tend to get dizzy. Am I going to get dizzy?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Many people call us worried about getting seasick on the crossing. Then, once on board and after a few hours on the boat, they hardly remember it.<\/p>\n

Seasickness is very low, as the body adapts perfectly to the boat in just a few hours. In addition, the trips we make are affordable for everyone. The skipper knows perfectly well when there is a possibility of seasickness or unpleasant conditions for the passengers, avoiding them and modifying the route as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

I don't know if it is better to join your place to place in shared groups or to set up a private group with my friends or family?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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If you are only 2 passengers, the shared groups square by square are the best option. If there are 4 or more of you, you can start thinking about setting up a private group. From 6 upwards the cost per person decreases and it is a very good idea to set up a private group.<\/p>\n

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In the \"place to place\" mode in shared groups, you pay a fixed price which includes all the expenses during the crossing. Then at the destination we don't have to worry about anything and we just arrive to embark and enjoy. The crew, fuel, moorings, food, its purchase and stowage on board are included in the price. Not the cook. Only the national and\/or natural parks and extra activities have to be paid for.<\/p>\n

The sailing boats carry a maximum of 7 passengers + skipper, normally in groups of 5 or 6 passengers + skipper.
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How it works\u00a0square to square crossings.<\/a><\/p>\n

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There are two types of recreational boating for private groups. One is in \"Bareboat\" mode and the other in \"Crewed\" mode.<\/p>\n

In the \"Bareboat\" mode you hire individual services. You rent and pay for a boat only, like renting a rental car. Then you add extras at your convenience, but they are not compulsory. For example, skipper, cook, outboard motor, paddle surf boards, etc. The price is not fixed and then at the destination you have to pay for some expenses such as food, moorings and fuel. You are the organizers and ultimately responsible for the success of the trip, although we will help you with everything you need.<\/p>\n

In the \"Crewed\" mode you rent and pay for the boat together with some obligatory services. Skipper, cook, sailor, water equipment, among others. Also, in some cases, the expenses of the trip are included, food, moorings, fuel, etc. You pay a fixed price that includes everything. Unlike the \"Bareboat\", you hire an organised trip, in which you are no longer ultimately responsible for the success of the trip, but the company with which you contract, in this case us.<\/p>\n

How it works private mode crossings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What activities will I be able to do on board?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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There is a wide range of activities that can be done from the boat. Some of them are:<\/p>\n