Is fuel included in a yacht charter?

Answer

Fuel is commonly treated as a variable charter expense and is therefore often paid from the APA rather than being included in the base charter rate. This can include fuel used for the main engines, generators and, depending on the yacht and contract, tenders and water toys.

The precise treatment depends on the yacht and charter agreement.

Analysis

Fuel costs can vary significantly depending on the yacht's size, cruising speed, itinerary, weather, generator use and time spent underway. A yacht's fuel consumption should therefore be considered when estimating the total charter cost.

Broker comment

If you already have a preferred itinerary, we can use it to estimate the likely fuel implications rather than simply applying a generic percentage to the charter rate.