# Yacht charter > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Yacht_charter > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Yacht_charter.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_charter > Source revision: 1352632020 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Yacht chartering** is the practice of renting, or chartering, a [sailboat](/source/Sailboat) or [motor yacht](/source/Yacht) and traveling to various coastal or island destinations. There are three main kinds of charter: bareboat, skippered and crewed. [Bareboat charters](/source/Bareboat_charter) require the client to [skipper](/source/Skipper_(boating)) the boat themselves, while skippered charters include both boat and a professional skipper. Crewed charters are staffed by a captain and professional crew that can include chefs, engineers, deckhands, and stewards. Most bareboat charter companies offer basic [seamanship](/source/Seamanship) courses to prepare clients for handling a boat. These companies may also provide skippered charters, which include a skipper, but no additional [crew](/source/Crew).[1] ## Types Several factors determine the cost of a yacht charter, including the size of the yacht, its age, the builder, the number of crew, the season, and the cruising region.[2] Charter rates also vary depending on whether it is peak season or off-peak, and certain destinations may be more expensive due to popularity or exclusivity.[3] The worldwide range of charter prices (per person per week) is estimated to be from around US$1,000 to over US$20,000, depending on the level of luxury and services provided.[4] For large yachts and [superyachts](/source/Superyacht) over approximately 150 feet (46 m) in length, weekly base charter rates typically range from about US$300,000 to more than US$1,000,000, depending on size, amenities, and season.[5] Advertised weekly charter rates for yachts typically represent only a portion of the overall expenditure. In most cases, the listed price accounts for approximately 60% to 80% of the total cost. Additional charges commonly include the [Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)](/source/Advance_provisioning_allowance), applicable taxes and value-added tax (VAT), crew gratuities, and any delivery or relocation fees required to position the vessel.[6] ## Crewed charter Crewed charter means that the [yacht](/source/Yacht) is rented with a full crew. Usually, the crew is based on a specific yacht. A captain, a chef, a deck's hand and a hostess are a typical crew. In the eastern Mediterranean, particularly along the Turkish and Greek coasts, traditional wooden motor-sailing yachts known as [gulets](/source/Gulet) are a common choice for crewed charters. Originally built in coastal Turkish towns such as Bodrum and Marmaris, gulets typically accommodate 6 to 16 guests and are widely used for multi-day cruises along the Aegean and Mediterranean shores, a regional practice often referred to as the "blue voyage" (*mavi yolculuk*).[7] ## Skippered charter Skippered charter means that the yacht is rented with a professional [skipper/captain](/source/Skipper_(boating)) who is responsible for the manoeuvring of the yacht. In several cases, the skipper is also aided by other crew members. Skippered charter usually is used for yachts which require a skipper/captain with documented special nautical skills and experience. However, skippered charters exist on all types of yachts.[8] ## Bareboat charter A bareboat charter is a form of yacht hire in which the vessel is provided without crew. The charterer navigates and manages the boat, bearing legal and safety responsibility for the voyage. Bareboats commonly range up to about 55 ft; larger, more complex yachts typically require a professional crew. [9] ## See also - [Bareboat charter](/source/Bareboat_charter) - [Luxury yachts](/source/Luxury_yachts) - [List of motor yachts by length](/source/List_of_motor_yachts_by_length) - [OCSC Sailing](/source/OCSC_Sailing) ## References 1. ["The Royal Yachting Association Regulations"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160805040614/http://www.rya.org.uk/infoadvice/regssafety/Pages/default.aspx). Archived from [the original](http://www.rya.org.uk/infoadvice/regssafety/Pages/default.aspx) on 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2016-05-31. 1. Ingram, Rachel (6 August 2023). ["The Slovenian Company Offering a Superyacht Experience for Less"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelingram/2023/08/06/the-slovenian-company-offering-a-superyacht-experience-for-less/). *Forbes* 1. ["How to charter a yacht: pricing, destinations, brokers and more"](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-07/how-to-charter-a-yacht-pricing-best-destinations-brokers-and-more). *Bloomberg*. 7 July 2023. 1. ["So what’s it like to sail on a $100,000 per week private yacht in Croatia"](https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/croatia/experiences/news/so-whats-it-like-to-sail-on-a-100000-per-week-private-yacht-in-croatia). *Fodor’s Travel*. 2023. 1. ["What Does a Yacht Charter Really Cost? Your Pricing Guide"](https://bookyachtcharter.com/guides/what-does-a-yacht-charter-really-cost-your-pricing-guide/). *bookyachtcharter.com*. 2025-12-01. 1. Roata, Estelle (2023-10-24). ["How much does it cost to charter a yacht? Full price breakdown"](https://www.wiyachts.com/blog/cost-charter-luxury-yacht/). *wiyachts.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250807225556/https://www.wiyachts.com/blog/cost-charter-luxury-yacht/) 2025-08-07 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-12-10. 1. ["Yacht Charter & Boat Rental"](https://www.viravira.co/yacht-charter). *viravira.co*. Retrieved 5 May 2026. 1. Heikell, Rod (2013-08-05). [*Sailing in Paradise: Yacht Charters Around the World*](https://books.google.com/books?id=2WQTAAAAQBAJ). A&C Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-0953-3. 1. ["Yacht Charter Types Explained: Bareboat, Skippered, Crewed & Cabin"](https://12knots.com/en/journal/yacht-charter-types/). *12 Knots*. Retrieved 2025-09-30. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Yacht charter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_charter) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht_charter?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.