All cruising waters have different terms of charter. Please find below the various terms for areas such as the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and the United States.
COSTS
Inclusive of the charter fee is the yacht, and crew. Extra costs include, but are not limited to:
- Shoreside transport
- Fuel for the main engines and generators
- Fuel for tenders and water sports equipment
- Food and all beverages for the Charter Party
- Berthing fees and other harbour charges including pilots’ fees
- Local taxes
- Divers’ fees
- Customs formalities
- Any charges for waste disposal
- Charges for water and electricity taken from shore
- Ships’ agents’ fees where applicable
- Personal laundry
- Charter Party communications and internet use.
Caribbean Terms Contrary to. All terms, food is included in the charter fee.
When an APA is established for your charter, this is collected with your final balance. The APA is then forwarded to the Skipper of your Oyster to purchase provisions ready for your arrival.
Costs accountable to the charterer that are incurred by the yacht are deducted from the APA and full accounts are provided at the end of the charter. At the end of the charter any remaining APA funds are returned to the charterer. Occasionally the APA may be insufficient, the Skipper will advise if additional funds are required.
CREW GRATUITY
The crew work long hours during the charter to ensure that you receive exemplary service during your holiday. It is customary to recognise the effort that the Captain and Crew have added to the charter by leaving a gratuity of between 10%-15% of the charter fee. This “tip” is left with the Captain before disembarking at the end of your charter.