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How much does it cost to charter a yacht?
Quick answer, typical yacht charter costs per week:
- Bareboat (you sail): £3,000–£15,000/week depending on size and season
- Skippered (captain included): £5,000–£20,000/week
- Crewed (full crew, chef, etc.): £15,000–£100,000+/week
- Superyacht (Below Deck style): £100,000–£300,000+/week
Prices vary by destination, season, yacht size, and charter type.
How much does it cost to charter a yacht on Below Deck?
The short answer: chartering a yacht like the ones on Below Deck costs between $150,000 and $350,000 per week, depending on the yacht, season, and destination. On top of the base charter fee, expect to pay 25–35% for the APA (advance provisioning allowance covering fuel, food, and drinks) plus 15–20% in crew tips.
What qualifications do I need to charter a yacht?
A qualification, such as the RYA Day Skipper or an ICC (International Certificate of Competence), may not be a licence in the legal sense, but it is what most charter fleet operators look for to assess your readiness. In some locations, such as the Caribbean, there are no formal licensing requirements, but you still need to demonstrate sufficient competence. In others, especially across parts of Europe, you’ll need to meet specific legal requirements.
Where to sail in each month of the year?
November to March are prime Caribbean sailing and April to December is the prime Mediterranean sailing season, with other smaller sailing locations having stabilised winds and weather at different times throughout the year.
How do I charter a yacht?
Depending on the charter venue, a resume, careful checkout, and insurance deposit are usually required; in some locations, a level of certification may be required. Once you have finalized your requirements, we will provide you with a quote within 24 hours.
What is a crewed yacht charter?
Yacht charter definitions vary, yet a Crewed Yacht Charter almost always refers to hiring a boat with a permanent crew aboard and is not available as a bareboat charter.
What is APA in yacht charter and how does it work?
It is used to cover real time payment for additional variable expenses incurred during your holiday. APA covers everything absent on the charter fee such as fuel for the engines and generators, food and drink, laundry, port fees, local taxes etc.
What's the difference between skippered and bareboat sailing holidays?
The difference between a bareboat charter and a skippered yacht rental is that on a bareboat charter you and your crew navigate, anchor, find a mooring, sail the boat, and organise everything you wish to do.
A Skippered Yacht Charter is defined as a charter where the skipper is hired under a separate agreement.
Is a catamaran a yacht?
A catamaran is, strictly speaking, a yacht with two hulls and a yacht in this context and a sailing vessel with one hull, otherwise known as a monohull.
What to pack for a sailing trip?
What to pack for a sailing charter: yes, you’ll need the usual suspects, quick‑dry clothes, swimwear, a light jacket for night passages, reef‑safe sunblock, dark sunglasses, and a hat that won’t launch itself overboard.
Can I book a sailing holiday if I get seasick easily?
We are glad to say, that the vast majority do not become sick if they take precautions, and things do get better quickly.
Do I need insurance to rent a boat?
Many charter operators have a scheme where you can pay to reduce the excess to a smaller amount (often 10 - 15%) and some offer insurance to reduce it to nil.