A captain’s first priority – safety first!
On all Eurobike bike and boat trips, passenger safety is paramount for the captain. He or she is responsible for ensuring that the crew, guests and of course the ship are not damaged. In addition, the captain is responsible for the smooth operation of the ship and ensures that all passengers arrive at their destination port on time.
At the beginning of each voyage passengers are given a safety briefing on how to behave in an emergency to ensure they are prepared if anything happens. In addition, under the direction of the captain, the crew informs guests where to find lifejackets and how to use them. The emergency exits and lifeboats are also shown to everyone.
A captain’s first priority – safety first!
On all Eurobike bike and boat trips, passenger safety is paramount for the captain. He or she is responsible for ensuring that the crew, guests and of course the ship are not damaged. In addition, the captain is responsible for the smooth operation of the ship and ensures that all passengers arrive at their destination port on time.
At the beginning of each voyage passengers are given a safety briefing on how to behave in an emergency to ensure they are prepared if anything happens. In addition, under the direction of the captain, the crew informs guests where to find lifejackets and how to use them. The emergency exits and lifeboats are also shown to everyone.

How do you become a ship’s captain?
So they can navigate the high seas, all captains have to complete training as a navigator. However, to be admitted to a maritime school at all, training as a ship mechanic is a prerequisite. At the school, a prospective captain is then trained for another two years as a certified technician. After completing the training, they get the title of deck officer. In order to qualify for the rank of captain, all sailors must have three years of professional experience as an officer. Ultimately eventually taking the role of captain!

Are you ready to hop on board? Maybe not as the captain, but book a combination trip from Eurobike with bike and boat 2023 and you can at least chat with the captain on board!