Booking a yacht charter has several steps but it doesn’t have to be complicated. At Yachtisea, we’re here to make this as seamless and rewarding as possible for our clients. The 6 steps below are what you can expect starting with your initial charter research to having your charter booked:

Research and Define Your Requirements

• Type of Yacht: Determine the type and size of yacht you want. The size of your party dictates the number of cabins needed (most commonly two guests per cabin). Typical party sizes range from six to eight guests, and this will be a good starting point to determine your yacht size needs. Options include sailing yachts, motor yachts, catamarans, and luxury mega yachts. If you have a very sizable party (10+ guests), it’s easy to coordinate multiple yachts (aka “Flotilla”) that sail in tandem throughout your week.
• Destination: Decide on your preferred cruising destination. Yacht charters are available in various locations worldwide, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean.
• Desired Dates: For the Caribbean, the yacht charter season kicks off November 1st every year and extends through the first week of August. In the Mediterranean, the season starts in late April and extends until October. For other regions of the world, weather is also the determining factor to define the season.
• Determine your budget: Consider all costs; the charter fee, crew gratuity, spending money for island time and any dinners off the yacht. Also consider the cost of flights and a hotel stay the night before your charter departure.
  *Important to know: Regardless of what broker you work with, the price for your chosen yacht will be the consistent across all brokers, worldwide. This is a highly regulated industry to protect everyone involved, including you. As a prior yacht owner, we had many instances where clients contacted us directly believing they would receive a better price by skipping the “middle man”. In this industry, there is no such middle man. The price is the price and as an owner, we simply passed this inquiry on to a reputable broker to assist the client.

Select the Yacht

• Type of Yacht: Browse our worldwide selection of yachts. You will find details regarding the crew, yacht features and amenities including recreational equipment for your use while aboard.

Check Availability

• Determine the availability of the chosen yacht for your preferred dates.
• Be flexible with your travel dates to increase the chances of securing your desired yacht.
• The typical booking duration is 7 nights and most will have a minimum night stay (may vary but 4 night minimum is common with the exception of peak weeks of Christmas and New Year’s where a 7 night requirement is common).

Communicate Your Details

• It’s important you share your details with our team. This is where attention to detail matters and our team will work diligently on your behalf to ensure you’re getting exactly what you’re looking for and what your guests require. Details such as a preferred itinerary (if known), any special requests and/or services (specific water toys, scuba diving, etc...) or other known specifics will help us help you.
• We will also clarify all terms and conditions with you including payment schedules, cancellation policies, and any other contractual agreements so there are no surprises later.

Request a Quote

• Once the details are confirmed, request a detailed quote. We will include the total cost of the charter, any additional fees, and the payment schedule.

Secure the Booking

• Pay the required deposit to secure your booking. The deposit amount is typically a percentage of the total charter fee and dependent upon how far in advance your initial booking is to the actual charter date.
• The remaining balance will be due before your charter begins and specified in your payment schedule.