Take a look at part one of our short “yachting dictionary” and the next time you hire a yacht in Greece you will be an expert!
Boat layout
Aft or Stern: The back portion of a yacht
Helm station: The area of the boat with the steering instruments.
Bridge deck: The deck that hosts the main helm station of the yacht.
Cockpit: The outdoor area in the stern of the yacht where guests can sit, dive or fish from. On a sailing yacht, the captain will stand there to steer and control the boat.

Sun deck: The part of the deck of a yacht that is open to sky. Passengers usually spend time there relaxing and catching the sun.
Passarelle: The passageway that connects the yacht to the dock.
Aft deck: On motor yachts it is the guest area closest to the stern of the yacht and often hosts the main outdoor dining area.
Find the best yachts
ELVIRA
- Length
- 15.24 m
- Guests
- 10
- Crew
- 3
Sky lounge: On a luxury motor yacht , an indoor guest area usually on the bridge deck that is less formal than the main living room.Master cabin: The largest cabin on the yacht.
VIP cabin: Typically the second largest on the yacht.
Double cabin: A cabin on a yacht that includes a double bed.
Twin cabin: A cabin on a yacht that includes two twin beds.Pullman berth: A twin bed that is atop another bed. It often pulls out of the wall to provide additional sleeping accommodation in a yacht.
V-berth: A bed that is located in the bow of a yacht that has a V shape.
Galley: The kitchen/cooking area on a yacht.Head: The toilet room on a yacht.
Wet head: A bathroom that includes a sink, a toilet and a shower. The term means that the toilet and the sink will get wet when shower is used.
Now you are almost ready to reach the passarelle and ask the captain: “Permission to come aboard?”