If you're planning to book a luxury yacht charter, one of the most common questions is: How is the rate calculated? Understanding the full cost breakdown helps avoid surprises and gives you confidence in choosing the right experience. Here's how pricing works by location and charter type, along with sample yachts available for each destination.
Miami / Ft. Lauderdale
Day Charters:
Base Rate: The hourly or daily rate for the yacht (4-8 hours typically).
Mandatory Tip (15%): Gratuity is applied to ensure exceptional service from the crew.
Florida Sales Tax (7%): Calculated on the total booking cost.
Optional Add-ons: Catering, water toys, or event-specific services.
94' Azimut
Total Cost for 4 Hours: $13,420* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Total Cost for 6 Hours: $15,250* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Total Cost for 8 Hours: $17,080* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Includes 4 cabins for 8 guests, a crew of 4, and space for 13-day guests. Water toys include a tender, jacuzzi, water slide, jet ski, Seabob, floats, and Wi-Fi—ideal for birthdays, corporate events, or quick getaways.
Multi-Day Charters:
Base Rate: The nightly rate for the yacht (minimum booking of 2 nights is required).
APA (35% of Base Rate): Advance Provisioning Allowance for fuel, food, drinks, and other operational costs. Unused funds are refunded; excess expenses are billed separately.
Florida Sales Tax (7%): Applied to the base rate.
95' Benetti
Total Cost for 2 Nights: $37,389.60* (All Taxes and Fees Included) (minimum booking of 2 nights is required)
Total Cost for 1 Week: $114,750* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Offers 4 cabins for 8 guests, 6 crew, and space for 13-day guests. Amenities include a tender, jacuzzi, Seabob, floats, and Wi-Fi—suited for upscale long weekend charters or week-long getaways.
Bahamas
Day Charters:
Base Rate: Fixed daily rate (8 hours typically).
Mandatory Tip (15%): Gratuity for the crew.
Bahamas VAT (10%): Tax applied on the total cost.
Bahamas Local Tax (4%): Additional government tax on the total cost.
Optional Add-ons: Catering, water toys, or special services.
92 Lazarra
Total Cost for 4 Hours: $10,719* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Total Cost for 6 Hours: $12,422* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Total Cost for 8 Hours: $14,122* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Includes 4 cabins for 8 guests, a crew of 4, and room for up to 13 day guests. Comes equipped with tender, water slide, jet ski, floats, and Wi-Fi—ideal for groups looking to explore in comfort.
Multi-Day Charters:
Base Rate: The nightly rate for the yacht (minimum booking of 2 nights is required).
APA (35% of Base Rate): Covers fuel, provisioning, and onboard expenses. Refunded if unused; billed if exceeded.
Bahamas VAT (10%): Tax applied to the total cost.
Bahamas Local Tax (4%): Additional tax applied to the total cost.
123 Palmer Johnson
Total Cost for 2 Nights: $44,700* (All Taxes and Fees Included) (minimum booking of 2 nights is required)
Total Cost for 1 Week: $134,100* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Perfect for longer stays in the Bahamas, this yacht features 4 cabins for 8 guests, a professional crew of 6, and room for 13-day guests. It comes with a tender, a jacuzzi, a water slide, jet ski, a Seabob, floats, and Wi-Fi.
Caribbean
Multi-Day Charters:
Base Rate: The nightly rate for the yacht (minimum booking of 2 nights is required)
APA (35% of Base Rate): Covers operational costs, provisioning, and any requested extras. Unused APA funds are refunded, and additional costs are billed.
Taxes: Regional VAT/local tax (varies based on island/territory).
132 Sunseeker
Total Cost for 2 Nights: $70,380.90* (All Taxes and Fees Included) (minimum booking of 2 nights is required)
Total Cost for 1 Week: $216,000* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
Ideal for Caribbean getaways, this 104-foot yacht features 5 cabins for 10 guests, 9 crew, and space for 13-day guests. Amenities include a Wi-Fi, tender, jacuzzi, water slide, jet ski, floats, and Seabob.
France
Multi-Day Charters:
Base Rate: The nightly rate for the yacht (minimum booking of 2 nights is required).
APA (35% of Base Rate): Covers operational costs, provisioning, and any requested extras. Unused APA funds are refunded, and additional costs are billed.
20% VAT: Tax applied to the total cost.
85’ Ferretti
Total Cost for 1 Week: €80,600* (All Taxes and Fees Included)
A standout option for charters along the French Riviera, this yacht offers 5 cabins for 8 guests, a crew of 5, and space for 13-day guests. Amenities include a tender, a seabob, and Wi-Fi.
Whether you're booking in Miami, Ft Lauderdale, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, or France, YATR offers upfront pricing with no hidden fees. From flexible durations to fully loaded amenities and financing options with Klarna, we simplify every step of your yacht booking. Explore our collection at YATR.co—the easiest way to book a yacht charter.
*Prices can and may change at any time without notice.