Remember how Darren Lim, Evelyn Tan and their brood lived on a yacht for years , sailing the high seas from country to country? Well, now you can do the same, sort of, with a couple of charter boat companies in Singapore now offering staycations at sea.
A day � and night � out on a yacht around the Southern Islands of Singapore does exactly that. Which was why when the folks at Discover Sailing Asia DSA floated the idea of an overnight staycation on a sail boat, we were onboard. The Hongkong-based company used to primarily operate sailing holidays in Asia around Taiwan, Hongkong and Thailand. But as fate would have it, this boat was passing through Singapore when the circuit breaker happened and borders around the world were closing, and is not able to sail out of the country until travel restrictions ease up.
The company has been running such overnight trips and day outings since July. It includes three meals, drinks non-alcoholic , a chance to try your hand at sailing, and exploration around the Southern Islands.
There are currently only a handful of companies in Singapore offering overnighters out at sea. Admittedly, regardless of which company you book with, a staycation on a boat is pricier than one at a five-star hotel. How different? Read on. Helming our trip today is our skipper, Wei Yong, and two more crew members. With current Covid restrictions, a maximum of five guests excluding the skipper is allowed onboard. The yacht is somewhat compact, but has ample room for a group of five.
Need some me-time? Hang out at the front of the boat above for the best views and peak Insta-worthy opportunities. The cabins below deck also offer plenty of privacy. The boat has three private cabins, and each accommodates up to two people. We get the largest of the three, with a double bed, an ensuite bathroom and windows that open up to the deck so you can sleep under the stars, literally, if you wanted to.
The bathroom's interior � and size � is reminiscent of those in Japan hotels. But, hey, it's clean and it serves its purpose. After we leave the marina, we sail around for a couple of hours. Truth be told, it feels much shorter than that. Unlike a hotel staycay, a sailing holiday proffers ever-changing views. We don't realise how little we know about them until Wei Yong regales us with island trivia and plenty of stories from his sailing trips around the world.
DSA founder and our skipper, Wei Yong. Wei Yong will personally teach you how to maneuver the sails and to steer the boat. After over one month of running these cruises, the crew has found the sweetest spot for catching these glorious sunsets. We arrive just in time for golden hour. Phones are whipped out, and countless of photos, Boomerangs and videos are taken. But we make it a point to put down the phone to truly be in the moment because experiences, okay?
One of the good things about being on a sailboat is that there is no engine constantly blaring in the background, unlike a power boat, as you have the option to just let the wind coax you along. All we hear are the soothing sounds of the gentle waters lapping away save for the occasional container ship horn sounding in the distance. There are three other boats in the vicinity, but they soon depart, leaving us the solo boat to stay overnight here.
The staycation package includes three meals, all prepared by Wei Yong. The menu is not fixed, and depends on what ingredients he can get for the day. Tonight, the comforting, homely fare includes chicken, pasta, a cheesy baked eggplant, salad and fruits.
Okay, so what happens between dinner and, er, breakfast? Turns out, we didn't even need Netflix, the Kindle or any Internet connection, for that matter fret not, there's still 4G connection here if you need it.
The skies are clear enough for a spot of stargazing. It's a good time to get contemplative, escape the hustle and bustle of city life, WFH, and then some. If you've always wanted to glamp under the stars, this could be it.
It's midnight by the time we retire for the night. But those who do get seasick should bring their own motion sickness medication, just to err on the side of caution.
We wake up bright and early the next morning to Wei Yong preparing breakfast, which came with freshly baked bread and bagels below , believe it or not. An overnighter on a yacht, though pricier than a stay in a five-star hotel, is a one-of-a-kind experience. By Jasmine Teo. The sunset is among the highlights of this mini getaway. TL;DR: Went on a yacht staycation. Things to do. Subscribe to the 8 DAYS weekly e-newsletter now!
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