Yacht cleaning at berth: access and crew coordination
Interior yacht cleaning requires an agreed berth, time window, onboard contact and scope. The captain, yacht manager or crew should confirm access and material-care instructions before the visit.
Prepare the brief
Specify the port, vessel type and length, berth arrangements and operational schedule. List cabins, saloon, bathrooms, accessible galley and circulation areas. Explain whether guests or crew will remain aboard and which spaces must stay usable.
Include textile constraints
Photograph upholstery, carpets, rugs and mattresses, including labels where available. Identify stains, earlier treatments and the time available for drying. Wood, stone and delicate finishes require their own care instructions; only approved products and agreed areas should be handled.
Confirm practical access
The onboard contact should confirm port entry, gangway access, working hours and equipment-storage rules. Coordinate with other contractors to avoid overlapping work. Requests at anchor require a separate feasibility review and must not be assumed equivalent to an accessible berth.
Separate technical work
Teak treatment, hull polishing, antifouling, diving, mechanical work and repairs are outside an interior-cleaning scope unless separately agreed. Confirm exclusions and the handover process with the crew. Photography or reporting should respect the vessel’s confidentiality requirements.