Yacht charter planning guides
Everything you need to plan a crewed yacht charter, from what it really costs to what to pack.
Cost, timing and planning
GuideWhen Is the Best Time to Charter a Yacht? A Month-by-Month GuideBest time to charter a yacht by month: the Med May–Oct, Caribbean and Bahamas Dec–Apr. Peak vs shoulder value, the meltemi and hurricane season explained.GuideCrewed Catamaran Charter: Costs, Inclusive Terms and Where to GoCrewed catamaran charter guide: about $18k–$55k+ a week in the Caribbean on near-inclusive terms, Med costs, who it suits and the best regions to sail.GuideFamily Yacht Charter: How to Plan a Yacht Charter With KidsFamily yacht charter guide: kid-friendly regions, water toys, safety, cabin layouts, nanny norms and the 12-guest limit for a yacht charter with kids.GuideYour First Yacht Charter: A Complete Guide for First-TimersPlanning a first yacht charter? Where to charter a yacht for the first time, what size suits your group, true costs and first time yacht charter tips.GuideHow Does a Yacht Charter Work? From First Enquiry to Final SettlementHow does a yacht charter work? Brokers vs central agents, the MYBA contract, deposit, APA, preference sheet, itinerary, crew and end-of-charter settlement.GuideMonaco Grand Prix Yacht Charter 2027: Berths, Prices and BookingMonaco Grand Prix yacht charter 2027 guide: race dates June 4–6, Port Hercule vs anchored berths, event pricing, minimum stays, tenders and when to book.GuideSuperyacht Charter: What You Get at Every Size and What It CostsSuperyacht charter guide: size bands from 30m to 100m+, weekly costs from about €95k to €1.5M+, crew ratios, the 12-guest rule, toys and where they cruise.GuideWhat Is APA on a Yacht Charter, and How Much Should You Budget?APA yacht charter guide: the Advance Provisioning Allowance is usually 25–40% of the fee. What it covers, worked examples, top-ups and refunds.GuideHow Much Does a Yacht Charter Cost in 2026–2027?Yacht charter cost by size, from about €50k a week for 30m to €1M+ for megayachts, plus APA, VAT and tips, with all-in examples for Greece and the Bahamas.
Comparisons
ComparisonBahamas vs BVI Yacht Charter: Which Is Better for Your Group?Bahamas vs BVI yacht charter compared: 14% tax vs no VAT, shallow banks vs deep water, Exumas pigs vs BVI beach bars, distances, flights and our verdict.ComparisonCrewed vs Bareboat Yacht Charter: Which Should You Choose?Crewed vs bareboat charter compared: licensing (ICC, VHF), weekly costs, skippered options and who each suits, with side-by-side cost tables.ComparisonGreece vs Croatia Yacht Charter: Which Is Better for Your Trip?Greece vs Croatia yacht charter compared: VAT (about 12–24% vs 13%), the meltemi, distances, crowds, costs and US flights, with a verdict by traveler.ComparisonMediterranean vs Caribbean Yacht Charter: Seasons, Costs and Which to ChooseMediterranean vs Caribbean yacht charter: seasons, MYBA vs CTI contracts, VAT, real weekly costs, culture vs beaches and flight times from the US compared.
Practical
PracticalHow Far in Advance Should You Book a Yacht Charter?How far in advance to book a yacht charter: 6–12 months for most weeks, 12+ for holidays and 50m+ yachts. Lead times by season and what sells out first.PracticalYacht Charter Packing List: What to Pack and What to WearThe yacht charter packing list: soft bags, barefoot rules, what to wear on a yacht day and night, sun and seasickness kit, documents, plus a checklist.PracticalYacht Charter Tipping: How Much to Tip the CrewYacht charter tipping explained: how much to tip yacht crew in the Med (10–15%) and Caribbean (15–20%), the MYBA guideline, and how to hand it over.PracticalYacht Charter VAT and Tax by Country (2026–2027)Yacht charter VAT by country for 2026–2027: Greece, Croatia, Italy, France, Spain, Turkey, Malta and the Caribbean, with rules and a worked example.