A clear explanation of the standard yacht charter agreement, additional expenses and what to expect on board.
A crewed yacht charter fee typically includes the yacht itself, the crew's salary, insurance and standard equipment on board.
Additional expenses generally include fuel, food, beverages, dockage, communications and any special requests. On Western Mediterranean charters these are commonly billed through a running-cost mechanism such as an Advance Provisioning Allowance.
Local taxes and value-added tax apply differently across Mediterranean jurisdictions. A charter specialist will confirm the applicable structure once the region and itinerary are agreed.
The clearest way to understand pricing is to review a full quotation for a specific yacht, on specific dates, in a specific region. Broad averages are less useful than a real, comparable quote.