How do I compare two yachts that have similar charter prices?

Answer

Compare them across the factors that will actually affect your experience rather than looking only at the weekly charter rate.

Consider yacht layout, guest accommodation, crew size and experience, age and refit history, cruising performance, outdoor space, water toys, itinerary suitability, charter inclusions, likely operating costs and the reputation of the yacht's charter operation.

The right choice may depend more on the specific needs of your group than on a simple price comparison.

Analysis

A yacht's weekly rate is only one data point. The value of a charter comes from the combination of yacht, crew, itinerary, service and total cost.

Broker Comment

When we compare two similar-priced yachts, we try to make the differences explicit rather than simply saying one is “better”. Sometimes the deciding factor is the crew; sometimes it is the layout, location, range or water-toy package. The right answer depends on what matters to your group.