What is included in a luxury yacht charter price?
The answer depends on the contract and its exclusions. For the arrangements described in Northrop & Johnson’s first-time guide, the base fee generally covers the yacht, crew and owner’s insurance, while provisions, fuel and other expenses are separate. (visitstkitts.kn)
Key points from this page
- Recommended comparison rule:
Ask the broker to complete this inclusion schedule for the actual proposal:
| Item | What to establish |
|---|---|
| Yacht and professional crew | Which crew positions and services are included? |
| Food and beverages | Included, allowance-based or charged to actual expenditure? |
| Main-engine, generator and tender fuel | Which consumption is payable by the charterer? |
| Berths, agents and local fees | Included, estimated or separately invoiced? |
| Water toys and instruction | What equipment, instruction and third-party services are included? |
| Connectivity | What data allowance, upgrades or extra charges apply? |
| Taxes and repositioning | What amounts and calculation bases apply? |
| Gratuity | Discretionary, and separate from which other payments? |
For a proposal described as all-inclusive, request the exclusions in writing. Do not assume the label includes premium beverages, every excursion, unlimited cruising or every tax.
Recommended comparison rule: allocate each expense to one—and only one—budget line. If transfers are paid from APA, do not also count them in a separate shore-services estimate.