The Art of the Private Yacht Charter
Your options, your experience, and everything to expect on cost.
► Watch the charter film for inspirationAlastair Callender
Superyacht charter and sales broker, and founder of the personal brand The Yacht Tailor. In 2020 I launched the Americas region for Moravia Yachting, the Monaco brokerage house within the Hill Robinson Group, the world leader in yacht management.
Whatever you envision on the water, my role is to tailor it precisely to you.
Judge, 2026
International Superyacht Society Design & Leadership Awards
Since 2005
Two decades across design, brokerage and brand strategy
3 International Awards
For innovation, sustainability and yacht design
Global access
Charter, sales, new build and refit worldwide
How a Charter Works
A charter yacht is offered at a weekly rate. That rate covers the yacht, the professional crew and private chef. A defined, predictable set of costs is then charged to your account.
- The yacht and its amenities
Professional captain and crew
Private chef
Taxes / VAT, by itinerary
Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)
Crew gratuity, at your discretion
Carbon offset contribution (optional)
Cancellation insurance (optional)
The Fleet at a Glance
Every yacht is fully crewed with a private chef. The figures below reflect the full global charter market I can access on your behalf.
A Curated Short Selection
| Yacht | LOA | Builder | Year | Guests | Crew | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KISMET | 122m | Lürssen | 2024 | 12 | 37 | $3,000,000 |
| WANDERLUST | 85m | SilverYachts | 2022 | 12 | 23 | $875,000 |
| ARROW | 75m | Feadship | 2020 | 12 | 20 | $900,000 |
| LADY A | 67m | Benetti | 2024 | 12 | 17 | $740,000 |
| RIO | 62m | CRN | 2022 | 12 | 16 | $670,000 |
| MEMORIES | 60m | Amels | 2025 | 12 | 14 | $485,000 |
| SANTOSHA | 57m | Heesen | 2024 | 12 | 13 | $483,000 |
| DOKINHA | 50m | Mangusta | 2025 | 12 | 11 | $350,000 |
| NIGORA | 28m | Sunseeker | 2025 | 10 | 4 | $100,000 |
Plus expenses. High-season weekly rate in USD. A short sample; access to 1,000+ yachts on the global market on request.
Beyond the Weekly Rate
A defined set of costs sits alongside the base rate. Each is transparent and, where possible, negotiable.
Taxes / VAT
Applied by itinerary. Zero in the Caribbean and Newport, Rhode Island.
Delivery / Re-delivery
A possible repositioning fee, often reduced or removed in negotiation.
Provisioning (APA)
Around 30–35% of the rate for on-board costs. Unused funds are returned.
Crew Gratuity
Entirely at your discretion, typically 10–15% of the charter fee.
Carbon Offset
A small contribution to counterbalance the voyage, arranged for you.
Insurance
Optional cancellation and curtailment cover, which we recommend.
Provisioning, tailored to the nth degree
Typically 30 to 35% of the charter rate is collected before you board, held to cover your on-board costs for the week.
Anything not spent is returned to you in full.
Additional funds can be topped up at any point during the charter.
Fine dining & provisions
Beverages & wine
Fuel
Dockage & port fees
Transfers ashore
IncidentalsTaxes by Destination
Charters are subject to local tax based on where the cruise begins. The Caribbean and Newport, Rhode Island are tax-free.
Begin your charter tax-free
Croatia 13% · France 20% · Spain 21% · Italy 22% VAT in the Mediterranean.
A Worked Example
MEMORIES · 60m Amels (2025) · 12 guests · a one-week Caribbean charter
An estimated, tailored quotation is provided before every booking.
Chartering Responsibly
A small contribution, drawn seamlessly from your APA, counterbalances the carbon impact of your voyage. A certificate is issued at the end of the charter.
A cause I have championed for over fifteen years, and one recognised with the Condé Nast Traveller Innovation & Design Award for Sustainable Design.
≈ €200
to offset a 40m yacht for a one-week charter
First in Yachting
Our group was the first in the industry to offset its own global corporate operations, across offices worldwide.
Tailor-made Yacht Charter, around you.
Share your dates, your guest count and the experience you have in mind. I will curate a shortlist and a clear, all-in estimate.
