Terms & Conditions

Below is a general guide to the types of contracts, terms and conditions used for yacht charters including what is and isn’t included in your yacht charter.

Charter yacht rates may vary according to the season, peak charter periods, special events and holidays, the number of charter guests, and the region in which the yacht is operating. The charter agreement will clearly define the terms and the charter rate. Items that are included in the charter rate and items that are additional vary according to the terms under which the yacht operates.
There are two main types of yacht charters – namely ‘all inclusive’ and ‘plus expenses’
Most yachts based in Greece, regardless of size will usually operate on a ‘plus expenses’ basis. Some smaller yachts  use the ‘all-inclusive’ way of quoting however most of the larger super yachts always quote ‘plus expenses’ regardless of their location.
‘Plus expenses’
Yachts quoted as ‘plus expenses’ means that in addition to the charter fee, 30% of the charter fee will be collected as an Advanced Provisioning Allowance for expenses. Provisioning and preparation is then done by the crew based upon your specific preferences. Food and beverage provisions are custom ordered, charged at cost price. Fuel is also charged on consumption. The benefit of paying for expenses additionally is that you have more control over your costs and you only pay for what is ordered.

The ‘Advanced Provisioning Allowance’ (APA)
The Advanced Provisioning Allowance is collected with your final payment and is forwarded onto the Captain in order to prepare the yacht for your charter. The APA is estimated at between 20 and 35% of the charter fee depending on the yacht and the charter location. The final expenses may be more or less depending on your individual requirements. The captain will be responsible for the accounting of your expenses; he will advise you periodically as to the disbursement of the APA and will provide receipts at the end of the charter. Should you spend more than your estimated expense allowance, say by ordering unusually expensive items, staying in expensive ports or doing excessive cruising, additional payment will be required during your charter. Conversely, unspent APA will be refunded to you at the end of your charter.

‘Plus expenses’ terms are also known as WMT (Western Mediterranean Terms) and are often referred to as “MYBA terms” (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association). Under MYBA terms the charter fee includes charter of the yacht and equipment, crew wages and food, ship’s laundry, basic operating consumables, and insurance of the yacht for marine risk, third party claims, and the crew for employer’s liability insurance.

The charterer will be charged, at cost, for all other expenses. These expenses include but are not limited to food and beverages for the charter guests, fuel for the yacht and auxiliary craft, dockage, VAT if applicable, taxes, harbor fees, communications, guest laundry, shore-side electricity and water, onshore transfers and tours and anything else not specifically included in the charter fee.

VAT
There is a VAT imposed , 24% VAT of the charter fee. 

All inclusive Yacht Charters
The charter rate for “All inclusive” yacht charters includes the fully equipped yacht, professional crew, fuel for up to 4 hours per day (in most cases), all meals and standard bar which basically means soft drinks, local beer & table wines. Some yachts also include basic spirits. Extra costs would be for communication, dockage and mooring fees, cruising taxes, fine or exclusive wines and foods, airport transfers and anything else not specifically included in the charter fee.

Greek Sea Travel only uses trusted and recognised charter yachts and charter contracts. Whichever agreement is used, it will clearly specify the particulars of the charter, what is included and excluded in the charter fee, payment schedules, cancellation policies and it will define the rights and obligations of all parties in contingencies. 
Disclaimer
This document is not contractual. The texts displayed in the results above are displayed in good faith and whilst believed to be correct are not guaranteed. All information is subject to change without notice and is without warrantee.

A professional Greek Sea Transfers consultant will discuss each charter during your charter selection process. Exact pricing and other details will be confirmed on the particular charter contract. Just  contact us and someone from the Greek Sea Transfers team will be in touch shortly.
 

Terms & Conditions - the basics

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