There are two types of rates for crewed yacht charters: either "all-inclusive" or "plus expenses".
All-inclusive generally means the charter fee includes the services of a Captain and Crew, meals, standard ship’s bar, fuel, and all expenses related to running of the vessel and use of onboard sports equipment. The charter fee does not include (optional) crew gratuities, scuba diving, scuba equipment, premium beverages and fine wines, excessive alcoholic consumption, off yacht excursions, dockage, cruising taxes and permits, telephone, airport transfers or similar expenses incurred by the charterer.
<div>"Plus expenses" refers to a charter rate that does not include things such as beverages, fuel, communications, etc. Your charter expenses are charged at cost and incorporated into an APA (advanced provisioning allowance) to cover your operating expenses. The ‘expenses’ are estimated at 25-30% of the base charter fee but may be more or less depending on your individual requirements. The captain will be responsible for the accounting of your expenses and will provide receipts. 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. Please also note that a crew gratuity at around 10-15% of the charter rate is customary, yet discretionary upon performance.</div>
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