2026 planning tool

Yacht Charter Cost Calculator

Build a realistic planning range before you start comparing yachts. Choose the destination, yacht type, season, charter style and trip length, then add any VAT, gratuity or fixed costs from a real quote.

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Trip details

Build your estimate

Change any field and the result updates instantly.

Larger crewed yacht categories automatically use fully crewed.
Days, typically priced around a 7-day week.
If entered, this overrides the market estimate for the base charter.
Leave at 0 until your operator confirms the applicable rate.
Optional. Enter the percentage you want to budget.
Use this for a known delivery fee, insurance waiver or another quoted fixed cost.
Market presets are broad Mediterranean planning assumptions. For crewed yachts, the calculator budgets APA at 25-35% of the base charter. For bareboat and skippered charters it uses an 8-15% operating-extra allowance instead.
25-35%Typical APA planning range used for fully crewed charters.
€170-€250/daySkipper planning range used when "Skippered" is selected.
Cost per personTotal estimate divided by the guest count you enter.

How it works

What the calculator is estimating

The automatic base-price ranges are broad 2026 Mediterranean planning benchmarks. Destination and season adjust those ranges, while a known advertised weekly price overrides the benchmark completely.

Fully crewed charters use an APA planning range. Bareboat and skippered trips instead use a smaller allowance for fuel, cleaning, provisioning and port-related operating costs.

Important before booking

  • VAT and local charter tax depend on the country, flag, itinerary and current rules.
  • APA is not a fee. It is an advance working fund and unused balance is normally reconciled after the charter.
  • Security deposits are not added to the total because they are normally refundable if no chargeable damage occurs.
  • A real operator quote always overrides this planning estimate.

For more detail, read the full yacht rental cost guide and APA guide.