FAQ Category: 1. Booking a Yacht Charter
In this faq section, we answer questions pertaining to booking a yacht charter. From payments to insurance, we discuss the ins and outs of booking your yacht charter
Do I need Travel Insurance for my yacht charter?
Travel and cancellation insurance is always a good idea as it will cover the portion you will NOT receive back! We work with Squaremouth (opens in a new browser) and can help..
What happens if I have to cancel my yacht charter vacation?
We will immediately contact the yacht manager or clearinghouse and “open up the dates.” If the boat is rebooked for the same period and at the same rate, you receive..
What happens to my yacht vacation money?
The boat gets a notice from their clearinghouse that they have a charter! The base charter fee will go into the stakeholder’s ( Yacht Management Company) client segregated account. Ten..
How do I pay for my yacht vacation?
Everyone does things a bit differently, but generally by wire or electronic transfer. Some companies do take credit cards. H2O Luxury Yachts takes credit cards for the first 50% of..
What and When are payments due to pay for my yacht vacation?
Upon getting the all clear that the dates you want are open and the rate is correct, you sign the contracts and make the deposit. Typically count on 50% down..
Do I have to sign a contract?
Yes, every yacht charter will have a corresponding agreement for everyone’s protection that lays out the terms, prices, dates, number of guests, and many other conditions. The contract protects both..
Do charters have to start or stop on specific days of the week?
No, not usually. Usually, it’s just a matter of where the gaps are in the yachts booking calendar. The only exceptions are: 1) Christmas and New Years’ weeks. Boats always..
How do I reserve a yacht vacation?
We recommend several yachts that fit your idea of a perfect yacht charter vacation. H2O Team brokers will check on availability and let you know that, as well as the..
Who pays the commission amount to the broker, and how much is it?
The commission is paid by out of the yacht charter fee to the yacht charter broker. Sometimes the yacht will give a discount on a week they want to sell..
Will different Yacht Brokers have different prices for yachts?
All brokers get the same commission rates from the yachts. Emailing a hundred different brokers to get the best price is not a good strategy. Brokers and yachts who do..