Booking Details: Once you have found the right yacht for your charter, you will be sent a contract package to secure your charter. The package will include information on the yacht, crew, the destination where you will be chartering, and a suggested itinerary.
Charter Agreement: When you are ready to reserve your yacht, we will ask you to review and sign a Charter Agreement which we will walk you through to assure you understand all details and are satisfied with the terms.
Deposits and Final Payment: Once you have reviewed the agreement and are ready to sign it, we will require a deposit. If the charter date is longer than 6 months from the date of signing the agreement, the deposit is 25 percent. If the charter is within 6 months from the date of signing the agreement, we will require a 50 percent deposit. The final payment, as well as the Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) for non-inclusive charters, is made 45 days before the charter date begins. Your captain will keep a detailed account of fuel, dockage, food, and beverage expenses etc. that will be reconciled against your advance funds (APA) for you at the end of your charter.
Food: Each charter is a customized experience and that includes the food and beverage. Therefore, we will send you a detailed questionnaire about your preferences for food and beverages, along with medical and dietary concerns, passport information if needed, flight details, ages of guests, and any other pertinent information for your "Taylor- Made" charter. It’s crucial the yacht crew has this specific information, so they can make the appropriate provisions before the start of the charter to assure they have everything you like and want.
Cancellation: Charter cancellation terms are detailed in the Charter Agreement form. Charter cancellation insurance is an option we will discuss with you before you reserve your yacht.
The Responsibilities of your Captain: Your captain is eager to make your charter a personalized adventure of a lifetime. He or she is responsible for the safety of the vessel and all on board. Therefore, when there are issues of safety, your captain will make final decisions.
Gratuities: At your discretion, it is customary to tip the captain and crew at the completion of a charter. The usual range for a tip is 10-20% of the base charter fee, depending on the level of service you have received.
Terms and Conditions:
Plus All (PA) - Food, fuel, bar, beverage, cruising taxes or VAT if applicable, dockage, and personal communication.
Inclusive (Incl.) - Food, bar, beverage, soft drinks, cruising taxes, and fuel are included. Dockage and personal communications are extra.
Plus Bar & cruising taxes. Food, beverage and fuel are included. Bar, soft drinks, cruising taxes/VAT if applicable. Dockage and personal communications are extra.
EMT (Eastern Mediterranean Terms) - Breakfast, lunch, and some fuel are included. Dinners, dockage, and personal communication are extra.
WMT (Western Mediterranean Terms) - Food included for crew. Food, beverage, bar, dockage, cruising taxes/VAT if applicable, and fuel are extras.