Can I bring my own alcohol on a yacht charter?

Answer

Policies regarding guests bringing their own alcohol vary between yachts and charter arrangements. In many cases, the yacht’s crew will provision beverages according to the guests’ preferences, and additional drinks can be requested in advance.

Bringing alcohol from another country can also raise customs or import considerations, particularly on international itineraries.

The best approach is to tell the broker what you would like and allow the crew to establish what can be arranged locally.

Analysis

A yacht’s beverage arrangements are normally part of the wider provisioning process. The most convenient solution is often to have preferred drinks sourced before embarkation rather than carrying them through airports or borders.

Broker’s advice

If there’s a particular wine, spirit or beer you want onboard, tell us early. We can usually investigate whether it can be sourced locally and whether there are any restrictions on bringing your own.