Caribbean Yacht Charter Pricing Guide
Caribbean yacht charter pricing varies based on season, vessel type, and duration. Here’s your complete cost breakdown and duration options to help plan your luxury yacht vacation.
Charter Duration Options
- 4-5 night charters: Available year-round (except holidays), priced at daily rate × number of nights. Daily surcharge of approximately 15%
- 6-7 nights: Standard booking rate, most popular option
- 3 night minimum: Available on select vessels
- Holiday charters: 7-night minimum during Christmas/New Year
Base Charter Rates
- Weekly (7 nights): Standard booking rate
- 6 nights: Prorated from weekly rate
- 5 nights: 15% surcharge applies
- Holiday periods: Premium pricing for Christmas/New Year
Additional Charter Costs
- Crew gratuity: 20%, adjusted based on service
- Running expenses through APA (for non-inclusive charters)
- Peak season (December-April): Higher rates
- Low season (May-November): Potential discounts on select yachts
Payment Options
- Credit Card Payments:
- Accepted up to 60 days before charter
- 3% processing fee applies
- Some special offers require alternate payment
- Additional documentation needed
Cash Considerations
- Required for crew gratuities (USD for Caribbean, EUR for Europe)
- Useful for local expenses (taxis, beach bars)
- Option to pre-arrange crew gratuity with final payment
ATM/Banking
- Widely available in major ports
- American Express less accepted in Caribbean
- Wire transfer recommended for final payments
Payment Options
- Credit Card Payments
- Accepted up to 60 days before charter
- 3% processing fee applies
- Some special offers require alternate payment
- Additional documentation needed
Cash Considerations
- Required for crew gratuities (USD for Caribbean, EUR for Europe)
- Useful for local expenses (taxis, beach bars)
- Option to pre-arrange crew gratuity with final payment
ATM/Banking
- Widely available in major ports
- American Express less accepted in Caribbean
- Wire transfer recommended for final payments
Pricing Formula Example: For 4-5 nights, we calculate (7-night rate ÷ 6) × number of nights requested. Example: $21,000/6 × 4 nights = $14,000
Select vessels offer last-minute specials and modest discounts up to 5%. Contact our yacht specialists at 1-954-271-3005 for current offers and availability.
