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Yachts have gained popularity among high-profile individuals and vacationers seeking bespoke experiences that combine privacy and luxury. Unlike cruise ships or busy hotels, superyacht charters provide unmatched freedom and flexibility, allowing guests to craft their perfect getaway. With a dedicated professional crew, you can indulge in luxurious accommodations, stunning views, gourmet dining, and endless activities while surrounded by the beauty of the sea.
Corporate yacht charters can impress clients, reward employees, or host product launches in style. Activities range from scenic cruises and formal dinners to cocktail parties, all set against the backdrop of a luxurious yacht. Thanks to modern technology, staying connected while at sea is easier than ever. With onboard telephones and internet access, you can keep in touch with colleagues and clients, all while enjoying stunning ocean views.
Whether seeking adventure or a relaxing family vacation, a luxury yacht charter offers limitless possibilities for everyone. Whether you’re a true sailing enthusiast looking for maritime adventure or just looking for a luxurious and comfortable vacation, a luxury yacht charter offers something for everyone with limitless possibilities.
How to Book a Yacht Charter
When you decide to go on a luxury yacht vacation, it’s essential to consider all the different elements that will shape your charter. This includes the type of yacht, the destinations, and the activities you want to enjoy. Planning a yacht charter is a highly personalized process, and it’s beneficial to seek the expert advice and assistance of a charter broker. Starting your planning well in advance is crucial, as it allows you ample time to create a truly unforgettable experience tailored specifically to the needs and expectations of you and your guests.
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Choosing a Yacht
With a wide variety of spectacular charter yachts available, each offering a range of luxury amenities, accommodations, and water toys, it's important to consider the type of charter you are looking for and the activities you want to enjoy while on board.
Explore our extensive guide to the world’s luxury charter fleet, where you can browse through images and search by yacht type, available toys, tenders, and facilities to find something that suits your needs. Whether you desire an adventurous voyage on an expedition yacht, want to experience the true essence of the sea on a sailing yacht, or indulge in the ultimate luxury of a motor yacht, there are numerous fantastic options available to you.
Additionally, you'll need to determine the number of guests who will be joining you, as this will influence the number and arrangement of staterooms required, ensuring that everyone's needs are met.
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Contact a Charter Broker
An experienced yacht charter broker will handle all the hard work for you, including managing contracts, costs, menu options, and more. Their services are completely free of charge, as the fees are paid by the yacht owner. All you need to provide are clear and concise details about the type of charter you want, including when and where you want to go and which yachts you are interested in. For more information on the benefits of using a yacht broker and tips on finding the right one for you, read our guide on Finding a Yacht Charter Broker.
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Planning Your Itinerary
After booking your charter, the next step is to turn your dream vacation into a reality by planning a personalized itinerary. Your yacht charter broker will provide suggestions based on their previous experience, but your personal preferences are essential for maximizing your vacation enjoyment. Whether you're cruising the glamorous coastlines of the Western Mediterranean in the summer or heading to the Caribbean for a winter getaway, there are endless possibilities for traveling the world in style. Explore our destination guides and sample itineraries for inspiration on where to go and what to do during your trip.
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Preferences Form
Once your charter booking has been confirmed, you will receive a preference sheet that needs to be completed and returned before your vacation begins. This form gathers essential information about your travel arrangements, food and wine preferences, guest list, and any medical issues. This allows your charter yacht and crew to be fully prepared to meet your specific needs.
Your yacht charter broker will forward the completed form to the Captain, who will assess it and take necessary actions such as pre-booking required berths, arranging activities, ordering specific foods, and briefing the crew. This level of personalization is what makes a luxury yacht charter vacation unparalleled in five-star service and comfort.
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The Charter Agreement
The Charter Agreement is prepared by your broker and outlines all the details of your chosen charter, including the yacht, dates, intended destinations, and costs, which will all be discussed with you. At this stage, the first payment will typically be required, which is generally around 50 percent of the total fee. However, the specific terms should be discussed with your charter broker beforehand.
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Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)
Your particular yacht charter may include an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA). This is an additional cost on top of the charter fee, typically amounting to around 30% of that fee. This allowance covers expenses such as fuel, food, and other provisions, including special equipment. If you need a berth in a port or wish to secure a permanent mooring for your yacht, these additional costs should also be factored into your APA. Please note that berth and mooring fees can vary based on the port and the time of year.
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Final Payment
The final balance of the charter fee and any APA (if applicable) amount will be expected between one month to one week prior to you departing on your luxury yacht charter vacation.
Tailor-Made Luxury Yacht Vacations
Let your imagination run wild with limitless & unique experiences.
A luxury yacht charter provides a unique and liberating experience, offering a sense of freedom and escapism that is unmatched by any other vacation. A charter yacht allows you to explore some of the world’s most stunning destinations in extraordinary comfort and luxury. The possibilities are endless.
Imagine looking out from the top deck of your luxury charter yacht, surrounded by perfect sandy havens, while enjoying a delicious al fresco breakfast prepared by your private chef according to your preferences. If you desire, the crew can set up the watersports equipment, from inflatables to jet skis, allowing for a few hours of adrenaline-pumping fun on the ocean waves. If you come across colorful reefs in the invitingly warm waters that are hard to resist, just let the crew know—they will unpack the snorkeling or diving gear so you can dive in and explore the underwater world. Alternatively, you can relax on a sun pad in the warmth of the sundeck while a crew member brings you a cocktail from the bar. The choice is yours.
Unlike a hotel or cruise ship vacation, on a luxury charter yacht, an experienced crew is dedicated to personally attending to you and your guests. Each charter crew is unique, and depending on your preferences, you might have access to additional services such as a scuba diving instructor, personal trainer, masseuse, or beauty therapist. There is a wide range of charter yachts available to meet your needs, with variations in size, style, function, and facilities.
If there is a specific city, landmark, beach, or event that you would like to include in your charter itinerary, it can be added before your trip. Alternatively, if something catches your interest along the way, your Captain may be able to accommodate it. If you wish to do some shopping or sightseeing at any point, we can arrange for a car, or you might prefer a leisurely stroll with a stop for lunch at a café or bistro along the way. Upon your return, you can choose between an elegant meal in the formal dining room or a barbecue on deck, where you can enjoy people-watching on the quay and soak in the evening atmosphere.
A luxury charter yacht is the ultimate platform for exploration where you are free to set your own course for a holiday of a lifetime. For ideas on destinations and activities, check out our Yacht Reviews to find the perfect luxury charter yacht for your next vacation.
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ONE PLANET
My eyes are tearing up and I'm getting emotional reflecting on one of the best weeks of our lives. Szonja, Maxime, Julien and Roger, you have all f...
DEBORAH ANNE
What an amazing week we have had! After doing this trip many times bareboating with friends we are so happy to share this experience with our three...
APRICITY
Milla and Georgie, thank you both for giving us this vacation of a lifetime. You both made us feel at home, comfortable, and became a part of our f...
XMOTION
Dear X Motion Crew, What a week! We were promised that our socks would be blown off and the crew delivered big time. X Motion is a gorgeous, meti...