How much does it cost to charter a yacht for a week?+
Anywhere from under $1,000 to several million. In our database of 1,328 crewed yachts, low-season weekly rates run from $670 for a small crewed catamaran to $3.78 million for a 119 m superyacht, with the middle of the database near $90,000 a week. Size, age, and cruising area move the number more than anything else.
What does a crewed yacht charter cost on top of the weekly rate?+
Budget an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), typically 25-35% of the weekly rate, covering fuel, food, dockage, and incidentals during your trip. The crew settles the exact accounting at the end. Mediterranean charters can also add VAT on top of the quoted rate, with rates varying by country.
What should I budget for catamaran charter Caribbean prices?+
In our database, 69 crewed catamarans cruise the Caribbean, Bahamas, or British Virgin Islands, with low-season weekly rates from $714 to $25,900 and a median around $5,500. Smaller 12 m cats sit at the bottom; larger crewed cats with full amenities sit at the top.
Motor yacht vs sailing yacht charter cost: which is cheaper?+
Size matters more than propulsion. Our database spans 12 m catamarans under $1,000 a week to 100 m+ motor yachts in the millions. Sailing yachts and catamarans cost less to run and often charter for less than motor yachts of the same length, but compare by length and age first, propulsion second.
Are last minute yacht charter discounts real?+
Sometimes. Yachts with open weeks in shoulder season do discount, and repositioning crossings can price well below normal weekly rates. The catch: the yachts with real discounts are rarely the ones in peak season in peak areas. Set a price-drop alert with your budget and cruising area instead of hoping.