Guides

Routes, best months, anchorages and local rules, island by island.

What a charter really costs and what you sign: price, APA, VAT and the MYBA contract.

How to pick the right yacht, when to book and what to expect on board.

Side by side, to decide faster: yacht types, sizes and regions.

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→

DestinationsAmalfi Coast and Capri Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Routes and RulesPlan a crewed yacht charter on the Amalfi Coast: Capri, Positano, Ischia, the Pontine and Aeolian islands, 7-day routes, anchoring rules, prices and season.15 min read→

DestinationsBahamas Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Exumas, Nassau, Harbour IslandCrewed yacht charter in the Bahamas: a 9-day Exumas route, Exuma Park moorings and rules, the 14% charter tax, draught, weekly rates and customs from Florida.18 min read→

DestinationsCaribbean Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: BVI, St Barths, Antigua, GrenadinesCrewed yacht charter in the Caribbean: BVI, St Barths and St Martin, Antigua, and the Grenadines; season, hurricanes, Christmas, taxes and weekly costs.19 min read→

DestinationsCroatia Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Split to Dubrovnik, Hvar, Vis, KornatiCrewed yacht charter in Croatia: 7-day Split–Dubrovnik routes, Hvar, Vis, Kornati park tickets for 2026, winds, 13% charter VAT and real weekly costs.14 min read→

DestinationsFrench Riviera and Monaco Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Events, RoutesPlan a crewed yacht charter on the Côte d'Azur: Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes, Monaco Yacht Show, 7-day routes, berths, posidonia anchoring rules and costs.15 min read→

DestinationsGreek Islands Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Cyclades, Ionian, SaronicCrewed yacht charter in the Greek islands: Cyclades, Ionian and Saronic routes, the meltemi, best months, Greek charter VAT and permits, and weekly costs.15 min read→

DestinationsIbiza and Formentera Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Routes, Coves, RulesHow to plan a crewed yacht charter in Ibiza and Formentera: 7-day routes, best coves, beach clubs, posidonia anchoring rules, prices and when to go.13 min read→

DestinationsMallorca Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Routes, Cabrera, Menorca, SeasonsPlan a crewed yacht charter from Palma: 7-day Mallorca routes, the Tramuntana coast, Cabrera permits and buoys, Menorca, marinas, costs and when to go.16 min read→

DestinationsMalta Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Valletta, Comino's Blue Lagoon and GozoCrewed yacht charter in Malta: a 7-day Grand Harbour, Comino and Gozo route, Blue Lagoon booking rules, the 12% charter VAT and published weekly rates.18 min read→

DestinationsMontenegro Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Bay of Kotor, Budva, Sveti StefanCrewed yacht charter in Montenegro: a 7-day loop from Tivat, the Bay of Kotor, vignette and ports of entry, 0% charter VAT, tax-free diesel and weekly costs.18 min read→

DestinationsSardinia and Corsica Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Routes, Rules, WindPlan a crewed yacht charter in Sardinia and Corsica: Costa Smeralda, La Maddalena park permits, Bonifacio, mistral, best months, VAT and weekly costs.16 min read→

DestinationsSicily and Aeolian Islands Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Routes and RulesPlan a crewed yacht charter in Sicily: a 7-day Aeolian route, the Egadi and Taormina, Stromboli's limits, marine reserve rules, prices, VAT and season.17 min read→

DestinationsTurkey Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Göcek, Fethiye, Marmaris and BodrumCrewed yacht charter in Turkey: a 7-day Göcek–Bodrum route, the meltemi, gulet or motor yacht, Göcek's 2026 mooring buoys, transit log, waste rules and costs.19 min read→

DestinationsTuscany Crewed Yacht Charter Guide: Elba, Giglio, Argentario and Park RulesPlan a crewed yacht charter in Tuscany: Elba, Giglio, Giannutri, Porto Ercole, the Tuscan Archipelago park rules, Montecristo, best months, VAT and costs.21 min read→

Costs & contractAPA on a Yacht Charter: What It Covers and How Much to BudgetThe APA, 25-40% of the charter fee depending on the source: what it pays for, how the captain accounts for it and how the unspent balance comes back to you.12 min read→

Costs & contractThe MYBA Charter Agreement Explained: Payments, Cancellation, ChecksHow the MYBA yacht charter contract works: what the fee includes, the 50/50 payment schedule, APA, cancellation, force majeure and what to check before signing.12 min read→

Costs & contractYacht Charter VAT by Country: Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, GreeceHow VAT works on a crewed yacht charter in 2026: standard rates, reduced regimes, time outside EU waters and what changes outside the EU, with official sources.13 min read→

Tips & choosing a yachtAnchoring Rules for Yachts Over 24 m, Zone by ZoneWhere a yacht over 24 m may anchor, moor or not stop at all, zone by zone: the rule, who sets it, its date and what the official source leaves open.20 min read→

Costs & contractYacht Charter Cost per Person: Per Week and per NightWhat a crewed yacht charter costs per person, per week and per night, from 20 m to 60 m: the sums shown step by step, then with APA, VAT and tip.12 min read→

Tips & choosing a yachtDay Yacht Charter in Ibiza, Mallorca and the Riviera: CostsWhat a crewed yacht costs for a day or a weekend, how the rate is worked out from the weekly price, what is extra and which yachts actually say yes.12 min read→

Tips & choosing a yachtHow to Check a Yacht Charter Agency Is Legitimate Before You PayMYBA's member list, a contract number you can validate, the stakeholder and a phone call on a known number: how to check an agency before the deposit.12 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→

Tips & choosing a yachtYacht Charter for More Than 12 Guests: Why the Limit and What WorksWhy charter yachts stop at 12 guests, which yachts take 16, 20 or 36, and how two yachts in tandem or an event in port solve a big group.12 min read→

Tips & choosing a yachtWhat to Expect on a Crewed Yacht Charter: A First-Timer's GuideYour first crewed yacht charter, day by day: the preference sheet, who does what on board, the safety briefing, the route, etiquette, packing and the last morning.12 min read→

Tips & choosing a yachtYacht Charter Glossary: APA, MYBA, CTI and Other Terms ExplainedAPA, MYBA, plus all expenses, CTI, central agent, stakeholder, preference sheet, delivery fee, Passenger Yacht Code: each charter term in one or two sentences.6 min read→

Tips & choosing a yachtYacht Crew Tipping Guide: How Much to Tip and How to PayHow much to tip a yacht charter crew: 10-15% in the Mediterranean, 15-20% in the Caribbean, what it is based on, how to hand it over and who shares it.12 min read→

Tips & choosing a yachtYacht Water Toys Guide: Jet Skis, Seabobs, Tenders and RulesWater toys on a charter yacht: jet ski licence rules by country, seabobs, paddleboards, slides, foils and tenders, and what to ask for depending on your group.13 min read→

ComparisonsMediterranean vs Caribbean Yacht Charter: Which to ChooseMediterranean or Caribbean yacht charter? Seasons, hurricanes, VAT, local fees, distances, wind and atmosphere compared, with who each region suits best.13 min read→

ComparisonsCharter vs Buying a Yacht: The Real Cost of Each ComparedShould you charter or buy a yacht? Annual running costs, crew, depreciation, charter income and the number of weeks a year at which owning starts to make sense.13 min read→

ComparisonsMotor Yacht vs Sailing Yacht vs Catamaran: Which to Charter?Motor yacht, sailing yacht or catamaran? Space, stability at anchor, speed, fuel, draught and price compared, so you can pick the right charter yacht.14 min read→

ComparisonsYacht Size Comparison: 24 m vs 40 m vs 60 m Charter YachtsWhat changes between a 24 m, a 40 m and a 60 m charter yacht: crew, space, cabins, weekly price, anchoring rules and which harbours each one can enter.14 min read→