What's IncludedWhat's Included in a Yacht Charter — And What Isn't
The most common surprise in chartering isn't the price. It's discovering what the price did and didn't cover.
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Stories, guides and honest advice on chartering, yachts and the places worth sailing to — from a broker with twenty years on the water.
The Lead StoryHow a Yacht Charter Actually Works, Step by Step
From first enquiry to stepping onboard. If you've never chartered before, the process can feel opaque. It needn't.
Read the story →The essentials
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Charter Pricing · DecodedYacht Charter Costs Explained: APA, VAT, Fuel & Tips
The weekly rate reads €250,000. The week lands closer to €360,000. Here's exactly where the rest hides — and how to see it before you commit.
Choosing a Broker6 Questions to Ask a Yacht Charter Broker Before You Book
Anyone can send you a brochure. The right advisor answers these six questions without hesitating — and the answers tell you everything.
Choosing your yacht
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Yacht TypesYacht Types Explained: Motor, Sailing, Catamaran or Explorer?
'Yacht' covers wildly different vessels — and the right one depends entirely on how you want your time onboard to feel.
The CatamaranWhy Yacht Charter a Catamaran? Stability, Space and the Best Bays
Once the choice of sailing purists alone, the catamaran has quietly become one of the most sought-after yacht charters on the water. Here's why.
Before you board
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The Preference SheetThe Yacht Charter Preference Sheet: How to Use It Well
Most first-time guests have never heard of the preference sheet. It's the single most powerful tool you'll be handed — if you use it well.
Etiquette OnboardYacht Charter Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of Life Onboard
First-time guests often worry about getting things 'wrong' onboard. The truth is gentler than you'd think — but a few things are good to know.
Special moments
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Celebrations at SeaCelebrations at Sea: 5 Things People Forget When Hosting on a Yacht
A yacht is one of the most beautiful places in the world to mark a moment — and one of the easiest to get quietly wrong.
Where to go
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The AdriaticWhy Yacht Charter a Yacht in Croatia: The Case for the Adriatic
Europe's most rewarding cruising ground — and, to my mind, its most beautiful. Here's the honest case.
Yacht Charter or own
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The Big DecisionCharter or Buy a Yacht? How to Decide Honestly
The most expensive mistake in yachting isn't choosing the wrong yacht. It's choosing the wrong way to have one.
Buying a YachtBuying a Yacht: 6 Checks That Protect Your Money
A yacht is one of the most emotional purchases there is. These six checks keep the heart in the cabin and the head firmly on the deal.
The story
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HeritageThe Origin of the Word 'Yacht' — A Dutch Hunting Ship
Every superyacht afloat today — on every ocean, in every harbour — carries a Dutch word on its stern. The history is sharper than you'd think.