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The Sea Trial
Checklist
Every skipper sizes up a crew before casting off. So here’s ours, in plain writing: who tends to love this life, who tends to find it hard — and the nine real-world truths of living aboard Dreamworld.
This adventure is not for everyone.
Some people will love it and some may dislike it. Make sure you’re the type who’ll love it before embarking on this adventure — and please take the time to read the How it works page so you know better what to expect.
Adventurers seeking to run away from classic tourism spots, who like something more unique and exclusive.
People who love nature, beautiful landscapes, marine life and pristine beaches.
People who aren’t in a rush and like to explore, spending more than a few minutes in one location.
Savvy travellers who aren’t afraid to explore.
Highly urban people who travel mainly for night life and fancy restaurants.
People who can’t compromise on boat living.
No full modern-city comforts — “sorry, I’d love that too, but that’s only for billionaires.”
People who want to do a lot in a short timeframe.
Boat life is slower than city life.
People with very fancy or strict dietary restrictions.
We cook yummy, simple home-cooked food, buying and cooking what’s freshest, which may be limited on small islands and villages.
Nine real-world truths of living aboard, pinned to the board. None of them are deal-breakers — but read them before you book, so nothing’s a surprise.
Dreamworld is a boat, not a house — limited fresh water and energy. If you can’t shower with just a few liters of water, boat life may not work for you. If you need a dozen ice-cold beers a day, the small 12V fridge running on batteries will disappoint.
We’re here to enjoy each place, not snap a photo and move on. If you want to see a lot in a short time, this may not be for you.
We haven’t missed a deadline so far, but we’re heavily weather- and boat-condition-dependent. We won’t risk anyone or the boat to meet one, so arriving late can happen.
Since we’re always moving, we can’t tell you the best flight in advance, but Google can help. Book to the closest airport to the pick-up/drop-off point — we can always discuss alternatives.
We can’t know exactly which bay we’ll be in until close to the time (weather, how a place looks, local regulation). We’ll only know for sure around 24 hours before your arrival — a taxi or ferry may be needed at the start or end of your trip.
Always moving to new places makes sourcing hard — cooking gas, groceries, internet, laundry. We try to get everything ready before crew arrive, but sometimes it has to happen mid-trip.
Hasn’t happened to crew yet, but something could break right before your arrival. Be ready to spend a day or two exploring onshore near the pick-up point while we get it fixed.
We don’t control it. Rain, too much wind, or none at all — it decides what we do (sailing, surfing, kiting, diving, relaxing), so be ready to be flexible.
Dreamworld is a motor yacht, so we go under engine rather than sail — and that has real upsides: no tacking, so it’s the most direct route to wherever we’re headed, and no sails or rigging to maintain along the way.
Still nodding along? Then you’re probably our kind of crew. The sea sets the pace, the weather makes the plans, and the tanks are small — but the anchorages are empty, the water is clear, and dinner is whatever we pulled aboard that afternoon.