How To Book Your Yacht

Once we have discussed the various possibilities in terms of the right yacht, crew and location, we are then ready to proceed with the booking of the yacht. This occurs in stages and is a very easy process as follows:-

AGREEMENT & PAYMENT TERMS

We will prepare and send you a MYBA Charter Agreement detailing the yacht, the agreed dates, location, cruising area and cost. Upon signing this Agreement the first payment, normally 50%, is due to the account shown on the Agreement.

The Agreements are then sent to the Owners for their counter-signature and a fully-signed copy returned to you for your retention. If there is no interim payment, the balance plus other specific amounts, is normally due one month prior to the charter commencing.

ADVANCED PROVISIONING ALLOWANCE (APA)

The majority of yachts work on an exclusive charter rate basis. The “Charter Fee” includes the charter of the vessel, crew (including their food) and the vessel’s insurance. Other expenses such as yacht and tender fuel, your food and wines, port fees, communications, etc. are to be met by you, as Charterer, and are requested by us under the expression “APA”. Such expenditure is estimated at an additional 20-30% of the Charter Fee and this sum is payable at the same time as payment of the balance of the Charter Fee.

During the cruise the Captain will carefully account for all expenses and, at the end of the charter, will present the Charterer with a detailed statement of accounts and receipts. Any unused APA funds shall immediately be returned to the Charterer and, likewise, any shortfall shall immediately be payable by the Charterer.

CHARTERER'S PREFERENCE FORM

To prepare your cruise carefully, according to your own individual requirements, we will forward to you a detailed questionnaire which will need to be completed by you with your travel details (we will organise adequate pick-up from the airport and transfer to your yacht), your guests list, your food likes and dislikes (we will make sure that your Chef has adequately stocked his galley and has prepared menus to your taste), your wine list (we will ensure your orders are in place and that your favourite drinks are waiting for you onboard), etc ....

You are now on board... We, at Yachting Partners International, will always try to welcome you onboard or to meet you on the last day of your cruise, but this may not always be possible due to location, in which case we will call you during the cruise to ensure all is to your satisfaction. We will also remain in discreet contact with the vessel during your stay on board, so if you have any concern, please do not to hesitate to contact us directly or via the Captain.

Please note that the charter rates, status and equipment lists given for each yacht are correct at the time of going to press. However, there are occasional changes, so please check before booking. To help you enjoy your time on board to the utmost, a few hints or reminders may be helpful…