Is a yacht charter all-inclusive?

Answer

A yacht charter generally consists of the base charter fee plus additional expenses specified by the charter agreement.

The base fee normally covers the use of the yacht and its crew, while items such as fuel, food, beverages, marina fees and other operating expenses may be charged separately through APA or otherwise under the contract.

The precise arrangement depends on the yacht, destination and charter agreement.

Analysis

Some yachts or charter programmes may offer particular inclusive arrangements, so the phrase "all-inclusive" should always be checked against the actual contract rather than assumed from marketing material.

Broker comment

Before comparing two yachts, ask your broker to explain their total anticipated cost, not just their headline weekly rates. This creates a much more meaningful comparison.