Charter costs
What a crewed yacht charter really costs
A long lunch on the harbour and a week among the islands start with different budgets. Here is what moves the cost of a crewed charter, and what to have ready when you ask.
Compare the same kind of charter
Check whether a rate covers an hour, a day or a week, and which currency it is quoted in. Look for the minimum charter length, the tax position and whether fuel is included. Those details make it much easier to compare two yachts for the same trip.
What moves the number
Two yachts of a similar size can be quoted differently because the work around them is different. The crew and the service they provide, the food and drink aboard, the distance you cover, the berths you use and the season you travel in all sit behind the rate.
The yacht itself matters too. A larger or newer yacht carries more crew and burns more fuel, and a longer charter spreads its fixed costs over more days. Ask what each quote assumes, so you compare the same charter rather than two different ones.
- Crew numbers and the level of service.
- Food, drink and provisioning.
- Fuel and the distance you plan to cover.
- Berths and marina fees.
- Season, dates and how far ahead you book.
- Length of charter, and the yacht's size and age.
- Transfers and anything arranged ashore.
Ask for the full breakdown
Share your dates, group size and plans for the days aboard, and ask for a written breakdown of the rate, the inclusions and the payment schedule. Have your cabin needs, dietary requirements and any special requests ready too, so the answer covers the trip you actually want.
Availability, the full cost and the booking terms are confirmed for your dates as the trip takes shape.