Yacht cruising: meaning, definitions and examples

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yacht cruising

 

[ jɒt ˈkruːzɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

luxury travel

Yacht cruising refers to the act of traveling on a yacht for leisure or pleasure. It typically involves sailing on the open sea or along rivers and canals, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic views and luxurious amenities onboard.

Synonyms

boat cruising, sailing, yachting

Examples of usage

  • Many wealthy individuals enjoy yacht cruising in exotic locations.
  • The couple went yacht cruising along the Mediterranean coast for their honeymoon.
Context #2 | Noun

recreational activity

Yacht cruising can also refer to participating in races or competitions with yachts. It involves navigating the yacht through a course, testing the skills and strategies of the participants.

Synonyms

sailing competition, yacht racing

Examples of usage

  • He has been training for months for the yacht cruising competition.
  • The yacht club organizes regular yacht cruising events for its members.

Translations

Translations of the word "yacht cruising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cruzeiro de iate

🇮🇳 यॉट क्रूज़िंग

🇩🇪 Yachtkreuzfahrt

🇮🇩 pelayaran yacht

🇺🇦 круїз на яхті

🇵🇱 rejs jachtem

🇯🇵 ヨットクルージング

🇫🇷 croisière en yacht

🇪🇸 crucero en yate

🇹🇷 yat gezisi

🇰🇷 요트 크루징

🇸🇦 رحلة بحرية باليخت

🇨🇿 plavba jachtou

🇸🇰 plavba na jachte

🇨🇳 游艇巡航

🇸🇮 križarjenje z jahto

🇮🇸 skútusigling

🇰🇿 яхтада қыдыру

🇬🇪 იახტის კრუიზი

🇦🇿 yaxt gəzintisi

🇲🇽 crucero en yate

Word origin

The term 'yacht' originates from the Dutch word 'jacht', which means 'hunt' or 'catch'. Initially, yachts were small vessels used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other enemies. Over time, yachts evolved into luxury pleasure boats used for leisure activities and cruising. Yacht cruising became popular among the wealthy elite in the 20th century, symbolizing luxury, elegance, and exclusivity.