Twin Bed Tryouts
So many yachts these days have brochures that list “twin-bed cabins,” but what does that really mean? During my recent boat tours at the European charter shows, I realized just how different some twin-bed cabins are from others.
Take a look at these shots from four different motoryachts and see for yourself:
The “twin” beds in the above photo are actually more like bunk beds–certainly unacceptable for many adults.
Similar story with the photo below, where I asked the captain to prove to me that an adult could actually fit into this twin bed, whose foot abuts a wall:
The kind of twin beds you should look for are more like the ones in the photo below, where the berths are wide enough for adults and the ends of the beds are open instead of jammed against a closet or doorway:
The beds above are certainly better for adults than the ones shown below, which just scream “slumber party for kids” in my opinion:
When you’re looking at brochures, make sure you look closely at the configuration of any “twin-bed cabins” before deciding they’ll be okay for adults at night. And, as always, work with a reputable charter broker who can tell you just what configuration each cabin is.