Yacht Charter
Yacht charter costs
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Indicative ranges compiled from published provider guides. Real quotes vary by season, route and operator.
| Item | Indicative range | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Crewed yacht, weekly base fee | From about $10,000 (small sailing yacht or catamaran) to $100,000+ (large motor yachts) | Size, season, region |
| APA (running-costs deposit) | About 25 to 40% of the base fee | Fuel, food, dockage |
| Crew tip | Around 10% of the base fee is commonly suggested, lower on very large yachts | Service level, yacht size |
| Bareboat sailing yacht | Roughly 3,500 to 9,000 euros per week before fuel and marina fees | Boat, region |
| Private jet, per flight hour | Light about $3,000 to $6,500; midsize about $4,500 to $8,500; large cabin about $7,000 to $13,000+ | Aircraft, route |
| Empty leg flights | Often cited at 25 to 75% off the full charter price, one-way only | Route, date flexibility |
Indicative figures. Source: YachtCharterFleet, LuxuryCharterGroup, BoatCrowd, BlackJet, SkyAccess and GlobalCharter published guides. Data collected: 13 October 2026.
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