Is an expedition charter safe, and what about medical support in remote areas?

Nadja Asmus
Yacht charter broker, DMA Yachting

Yes, when done properly, and doing it properly is the whole point of chartering a real expedition yacht rather than improvising. These vessels run to serious standards: captains and crews experienced in ice, tides and remoteness, satellite communications, careful weather and route planning, and defined medical and evacuation protocols.

Remoteness is the honest reality, help can be far away, so it is planned for rather than wished away: onboard medical kit and trained crew, coordination with regional rescue and, for demanding regions, guidance on travel and medical insurance that covers remote evacuation.

We only place clients on yachts and operators with a genuine safety track record in the region, and we will talk you through exactly how it is managed before you book. See insurance for expeditions.