Provisioning: How to Nail the Pre-Charter Grocery Run

Use Pre-Ordering

Many charter bases offer a provisioning service: submit your shopping list online in advance, and the groceries are already on board at handover — saving the first afternoon at the supermarket.

Quantity Planning

As a rule of thumb: 1.5–2 liters of drinking water per person per day in addition to the onboard tank, plus enough shelf-stable staples for the first 2–3 days, since supermarkets aren't available in every harbor.

Mind the Storage Space

Avoid glass bottles (breakage risk, weight) — use canned or plastic drinks instead. Coordinate fridge capacity with the crew in advance.