How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Yacht?

Yacht charter rates are usually quoted as a base price per week, which does not include everything you will spend on board.

Typical weekly base rates

• Crewed motor yachts (20–35m): roughly €20,000–€80,000/week
• Larger motor yachts and superyachts (35m+): €100,000–€500,000+/week
• Crewed catamarans and sailing yachts: roughly €10,000–€40,000/week

On top of the base rate, expect

• APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) — typically 25–30% of the charter fee, covering fuel, food, drinks, dockage and other running costs. Unspent APA is refunded at the end of the charter.
• VAT — charged in most European charter zones (typically 12–22% depending on the flag state and cruising area).
• Crew gratuity — customary at 10–20% of the charter fee, given directly to the crew at the end of the trip.

So a yacht advertised at €50,000/week can realistically cost €70,000–€85,000/week all-in once APA, VAT and gratuity are included.

Nauty Yachty provides a transparent, itemized quote for every charter so there are no surprises before you book.