Charter pricing

Superyacht charter prices, stated plainly.

Weekly rates by size and region for 2026, plus every cost that sits outside the headline number. No enquiry required to read the figures.

Weekly charter rates by yacht size

High-season base fees for modern, well-maintained charter yachts. The fee covers the yacht and its crew; running costs are billed separately through APA.

LengthMediterraneanCaribbeanArabian GulfCrew
24–30m (80–100ft)€60,000 – €120,000$55,000 – $110,000$50,000 – $95,0003–5
30–40m (100–130ft)€120,000 – €250,000$110,000 – $220,000$95,000 – $190,0005–8
40–50m (130–165ft)€250,000 – €450,000$230,000 – $400,000$200,000 – $360,0008–12
50–60m (165–200ft)€400,000 – €650,000$380,000 – $600,000$340,000 – $540,00012–16
60–80m (200–260ft)€700,000 – €1.4M$650,000 – $1.3M$580,000 – $1.1M16–24
80m+ (260ft+)€1.5M – €4M+$1.4M – $3.5M+$1.2M – $3M+24–60

What sits on top of the weekly fee

APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance)
25–35% of the charter fee

Fuel, food, drinks, port and marina fees. Unspent balance refunded.

VAT
0–22% depending on start country

France ~10%, Italy ~6.6–22%, Croatia 13%, Greece 12–24%, UAE 5%.

Crew gratuity
5–15% of the charter fee

Paid at the end of the week, split at the captain's discretion.

Delivery / redelivery
€0 – €120,000

Charged when you start outside the yacht's current base port.

Toys & extras
€0 – €50,000

Jet skis and tenders are usually included; submersibles and heli-ops are not.

Frequently asked about price

How much does it cost to charter a superyacht per week?

As a 2026 benchmark, a 30–40m motor yacht charters for €120,000–€250,000 per week, a 50m for €400,000–€600,000, a 70m for €700,000–€950,000 and a 100m+ for €2M and above. Add 25–35% APA for fuel, food and port fees, plus VAT and a 5–15% crew gratuity.

Why are superyacht charter prices quoted per week?

Owners contract on a Saturday-to-Saturday basis in high season because crew rotation, provisioning and berth bookings are built around it. Shorter charters of three to five nights are possible in shoulder season and in the Arabian Gulf, usually at a pro-rata rate plus a short-charter premium.

Is the Arabian Gulf cheaper than the Mediterranean?

Typically 10–20% cheaper for comparable yachts. Fuel is less expensive, VAT is 5% rather than 10–22%, and the season is longer, so owners price more competitively outside the December–April peak.

What is the cheapest way to charter a superyacht?

Charter in shoulder season (May, late September, October in the Mediterranean), accept the yacht's current position to avoid delivery fees, stay at anchor rather than in marinas, and consider a sailing yacht or catamaran, which carry lower fuel and berth costs than a comparable motor yacht.

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