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Crewed yacht charter · Mediterranean & Caribbean Your private yacht. Crew included.

Tell us your dates and group: a specialist sends you the yachts that are actually free, with the full price.

Guests6 guests
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Where to charter

From the Balearics to the Aegean, and the Caribbean in winter.

All destinations
Turquoise water and white sand in Formentera seen from above

May – October

Ibiza & Formentera

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Sailing boat moored in a Mallorca cove

May – October

Mallorca

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Superyachts cruising off the French Riviera seen from above

May – October

French Riviera & Monaco

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Positano on the Amalfi Coast above a turquoise sea

May – October

Amalfi Coast & Capri

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Clear water in a cove of the Maddalena archipelago, Sardinia

April – October

Sardinia & Corsica

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Yachts anchored off Hvar with the Pakleni islands behind

April – October

Croatia

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Fishing boats in front of whitewashed houses on Mykonos

April – October

Greek Islands

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Superyachts at anchor off Gustavia, St Barths, seen from the hillside

December – April

Caribbean

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Also: Montenegro, Turkey, Malta & Gozo, Tuscany & Elba, Sicily & Aeolian Islands, The Bahamas

Yachts

Octopus (126.2 m motor yacht): exterior viewMotor yacht

Octopus

126.2 m · 12 guests · 13 cabins

FromUS$2,200,000

Mar (107 m motor yacht): exterior viewMotor yacht

Mar

107 m · 12 guests · 8 cabins

From€1,800,000

Christina O (99.1 m motor yacht): exterior viewMotor yacht

Christina O

99.1 m · 34 guests · 17 cabins

From€700,000

Superyachts cruising off the French Riviera seen from above

What the weekly rate covers

Crewed yachts are priced by the week. Knowing what that figure includes, and what comes on top, is the first step to comparing yachts properly.

Included
The yacht and her crew: captain, deckhands, chef and interior team, with their wages and the yacht’s insurance.
Running expenses (APA)
Fuel, food and drink, port fees and other costs of your trip are paid in advance as a percentage of the charter fee set in the contract. The captain accounts for every expense and returns what is not spent.
VAT
It depends on the country where the charter takes place and on the itinerary. The agency confirms the rate that applies before you sign.
Crew gratuity
Customary at the end of the charter and at your discretion.

How it works

How a charter comes together

  1. 01

    You tell us what you have in mind

    Dates, cruising area, number of guests and a budget. A rough idea is enough to start.

  2. 02

    You receive a shortlist

    A charter specialist sends you only yachts free for your dates, with their brochure, crew profile and the full price.

  3. 03

    The yacht is held

    When you choose, availability is confirmed with the yacht’s central agent and an option is placed on your dates when possible.

  4. 04

    You sign the contract

    Usually the MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard. Deposit, balance and APA are paid as it sets out.

  5. 05

    You plan the week with the crew

    A preference sheet tells the captain and chef what you like to eat, do and see. Then you step on board.

Port Hercule in Monaco full of yachts
Positano on the Amalfi Coast above a turquoise sea
Fishing boats in front of whitewashed houses on Mykonos
Two sailing yachts in the bay of Palma de Mallorca
Clear water in a cove of the Maddalena archipelago, Sardinia
Superyachts at anchor off Gustavia, St Barths, seen from the hillside

Why Solano Yachts

Not tied to a fleet

Any yacht available for charter that suits your trip can be proposed, not just one fleet.

Guides you can check

Every figure in our guides carries its source and the date it was checked.

The whole price, explained

Fee, APA, VAT and tip, worked out before you sign: the cost guide calculates the total for your week.

A person answers

A charter specialist reads your enquiry and replies by email; the website assistant answers general questions at any time.

Quick answers

What does a week cost in total?
A crewed yacht charter costs 1.3 to 1.8 times the weekly fee in total, by our sum of the APA (25-40%), local VAT (0-25%) and crew tip (5-15% under MYBA guidance, up to 20% elsewhere). Read the guide →
What is the APA?
The APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) is money you send before a crewed charter, usually 25-40% of the charter fee, so the captain can pay fuel, food, drink, berths and port fees at cost. Read the guide →
How much VAT is charged?
Charter VAT is set mainly by the country where the yacht is handed over to you. Read the guide →
How much do you tip the crew?
The MYBA guideline is 5-15% of the charter fee. Read the guide →
How far ahead should you book?
Published advice is to book at least six months ahead; the most popular yachts go up to a year ahead in peak Med and Caribbean season and for the Monaco Grand Prix. Read the guide →
Can more than 12 guests charter?
Most charter yachts stop at 12 guests because maritime law treats a ship carrying more than 12 passengers as a passenger ship. Read the guide →

Guides

Straight answers on prices, contracts and choosing a yacht.

33 guides
Costs & contractHow Much Does a Luxury Yacht Charter Cost? Real Weekly BudgetWhat a crewed yacht charter really costs per week: base rate by size, APA, VAT, crew tip and extras, with a worked example of the total bill.13 min read
Tips & choosing a yachtHow to Choose a Charter Yacht: Cabins, Crew, Size and ToysHow to choose a crewed charter yacht: the 12-guest rule, cabin layout, length, crew size, stabilisers, swim platform, toys and what to ask before you sign.12 min read
Tips & choosing a yachtWhen to Book a Yacht Charter: Lead Times and Best MonthsWhen to book a yacht charter and when to sail: lead times, high and shoulder season, best months by destination, Caribbean hurricanes and festive weeks.13 min read
Es Vedrà island at sunset off Ibiza

Tell us where. A specialist finds the yacht.

Plan your charter

Plan your charter

Tell us about your charter

A few details are enough. You will receive a shortlist of yachts that are actually available for your dates.

  • Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
  • MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
  • Full price and VAT before you sign
Xavier Esteva Gras, Charter Director since 2021, in yacht charter since 2010 (previously COO of Boat Bureau)

Your enquiry is answered by Xavier Esteva GrasCharter Director since 2021, in yacht charter since 2010 (previously COO of Boat Bureau)