{"id":9694,"date":"2026-06-15T20:42:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/the-ultimate-luxury-yacht-charter-guide-2026-everything-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:43:51","slug":"the-ultimate-luxury-yacht-charter-guide-2026-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/blog\/yacht-guides\/the-ultimate-luxury-yacht-charter-guide-2026-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Luxury Yacht Charter Guide 2026 \u2014 Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is the most comprehensive resource available in French on luxury yacht charter. It was designed by the team at <strong>International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII<\/strong> \u2014 20 years of experience in the international yachting market \u2014 to answer every question our clients ask before their first charter, or their tenth. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From selecting the yacht to calculating the APA to the best anchorages in the Mediterranean \u2014 you will find everything you need here to plan the perfect charter in 2026.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 1 \u2014 Understanding Yacht Charter<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Yacht Charter?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/charter\/\">yacht charter<\/a> is the rental of a crewed yacht for a set period \u2014 usually one week, sometimes longer. Unlike renting a pleasure boat without crew (a &#8220;bareboat charter&#8221;), luxury charter always includes a professional crew \u2014 captain, chef, chief steward\/ess, deckhands. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The yacht becomes your 100% private space \u2014 your floating hotel, your private restaurant, your exclusive beach club. The crew handles all logistics \u2014 navigation, cuisine, maintenance, arranging excursions \u2014 while you enjoy every moment to the fullest. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Difference Between a Motor Yacht and a Sailing Yacht<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The motor yacht<\/strong> \u2014 the most in-demand charter type in the Mediterranean \u2014 offers comfort, speed, and stability. It covers long distances quickly, features generous living spaces, and has stabilisation systems that minimise roll. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yachts-for-charter\/\">full fleet<\/a> consists exclusively of motor yachts.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The sailing yacht<\/strong> \u2014 a sailboat with skipper \u2014 offers a more sporty sailing experience, lower fuel costs, but is more weather-dependent and generally less comfortable in terms of interior space.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motor Yacht, Superyacht, Mega Yacht \u2014 The Differences<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>LOA<\/th><th>Typical passengers<\/th><th>Weekly rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Motor Yacht<\/td><td>20\u201330 m<\/td><td>6-10 guests<\/td><td>\u20ac10,000 \u2013 \u20ac50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Superyacht<\/td><td>30-50 m<\/td><td>8-12 guests<\/td><td>\u20ac50,000 \u2013 \u20ac250,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mega Yacht<\/td><td>50-80 m<\/td><td>10-18 guests<\/td><td>\u20ac200,000 \u2013 \u20ac600,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Giga Yacht<\/td><td>80 m+<\/td><td>12-24 guests<\/td><td>\u20ac500,000 \u2013 \u20ac2,000,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 2 \u2014 APA<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APA \u2014 What You Pay in Addition to the Base Rate<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">APA is the most misunderstood item in luxury charter. It is an advance on the charter\u2019s operating expenses \u2014 not a surcharge for profit, but a fund managed by the captain. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the APA covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fuel \u2014 the largest item, varying depending on the itinerary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port and mooring fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food and beverage provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Satellite communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local taxes and immigration fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How APA is calculated:<\/strong> Generally 25 to 30% of the base rate. For a \u20ac100,000 charter, APA will be \u20ac25,000 to \u20ac30,000. At the end of the charter, the captain provides a detailed statement with all supporting documents. If APA has not been fully used, the balance is refunded to you within 10 days.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A concrete example with <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/rilassata\/\">RILASSATA<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Tarif basse saison : 210 000\u20ac\nAPA (28%) :          58 800\u20ac\nBudget total :       268 800\u20ac<\/code><\/pre>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Security Deposit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the rate and APA, a security deposit is generally required \u2014 between \u20ac10,000 and \u20ac50,000 depending on the size of the yacht. It covers any damage caused on board during the charter. It is refunded in full if no damage is found.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 3 \u2014 How to Choose Your Yacht<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criterion No. 1 \u2014 Size and Number of Guests<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basic rule \u2014 1 cabin per couple or per single guest. For 6 people, a 3-cabin yacht (+ master) is the minimum. For 10 people, 5 cabins are required.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our fleet covers every profile:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Yacht<\/th><th>LOA<\/th><th>Cabins<\/th><th>Max guests<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/abely\/\">ABELY<\/a><\/td><td>33 m<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>8 guests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/basilic\/\">BASILIC<\/a><\/td><td>30 m<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>12 guests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ray\/\">RAY<\/a><\/td><td>32 m<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>8 guests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ascension\/\">ASCENSION<\/a><\/td><td>37 m<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>10 guests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/annamia\/\">ANNAMIA<\/a><\/td><td>43 m<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>12 guests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/rilassata\/\">RILASSATA<\/a><\/td><td>49.8 m<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>12 guests<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criterion No. 2 \u2014 Speed<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speed determines your itinerary freedom. A fast yacht (20+ knots) covers Monaco \u2192 Saint-Tropez in 1h30. A slow yacht (12 knots) takes 3h30.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ascension\/\">ASCENSION<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 25 knots \u2014 the full French Riviera itinerary in one week, effortlessly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/basilic\/\">BASILIC<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 28 knots \u2014 the fastest Riva 100 Corsaro in our fleet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/abely\/\">ABELY<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 28 knots \u2014 compact and fast, ideal for hard-to-reach coves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criterion No. 3 \u2014 Draft<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Draft determines which coves and anchorages are accessible. A 2-metre draft opens possibilities that 3 metres close off. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/rilassata\/\">RILASSATA<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 2.25 m \u2014 access to the shallow coves of <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/balearic-islands\/\">Formentera<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/sardinia\/\">Maddalena Archipelago<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/abely\/\">ABELY<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 2.00 m \u2014 the shallowest draft in the fleet, maximum access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criterion No. 4 \u2014 Style and Atmosphere<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each yacht has a distinct personality:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/rilassata\/\">RILASSATA<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 ultra-modern, 499 GT, flybridge with pool \u2014 the largest living space in the fleet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/basilic\/\">BASILIC<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 iconic Riva design, teak wood, classic Italian elegance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ray\/\">RAY<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 explorer yacht, steel hull, 4,000 NM range \u2014 for long itineraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/annamia\/\">ANNAMIA<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Baglietto tri-deck, 419 GT, playroom, maximum prestige<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 4 \u2014 Mediterranean Destinations<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The French Riviera \u2014 The Global Benchmark<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/\">French Riviera<\/a> is the world\u2019s leading destination for luxury yacht charter. <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/cannes\/\">Cannes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/monaco\/\">Monaco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/saint-tropez\/\">Saint-Tropez<\/a> \u2014 three cities that have defined luxury yachting for a century.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Must-attend events:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/cannes\/festival\/\">Cannes Film Festival<\/a> \u2014 May 13 to 24, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/monaco\/grand-prix\/\">Monaco Grand Prix<\/a> \u2014 June 4 to 7, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/cannes\/cannes-lions\/\">Cannes Lions<\/a> \u2014 June 22 to 26, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/cannes\/datacloud-global-congress\/\">Datacloud Global Congress<\/a> \u2014 June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/cannes\/yachting-festival\/\">Cannes Yachting Festival<\/a> \u2014 September 8 to 13, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/monaco\/yacht-show\/\">Monaco Yacht Show<\/a> \u2014 September 23 to 26, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/saint-tropez\/sails-of-saint-tropez\/\">Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/a> \u2014 September 26 to October 4, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/saint-tropez\/giraglia\/\">Giraglia Rolex Cup<\/a> \u2014 June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/saint-tropez\/porsche-paradise\/\">Paradis Porsche<\/a> \u2014 October 9 to 11, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/cannes\/mipcom\/\">MIPCOM<\/a> \u2014 October 12 to 15, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Balearic Islands \u2014 Turquoise Waters and Beach Clubs<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/balearic-islands\/\">Balearic Islands<\/a> are the Mediterranean destination offering the best value for money \u2014 waters comparable to the Caribbean, easy access from Europe, rates 20 to 30% lower than the French Riviera.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/balearic-islands\/ibiza\/\">Ibiza<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Cala Conta, Es Vedr\u00e0, Blue Marlin, UNESCO-listed Dalt Vila<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formentera<\/strong> \u2014 Ses Illetes, the clearest beach in the Balearics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mallorca<\/strong> \u2014 the Balearics\u2019 Costa Smeralda, sheltered coves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Menorca<\/strong> \u2014 75% of coastline UNESCO-listed, absolute privacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italy \u2014 Cultural and Gastronomic Richness<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/\">Italy<\/a> concentrates, along a single coastline, the highest density of cultural and gastronomic heritage in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/sardinia\/\">Sardinia<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Maddalena Archipelago<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/capri\/\">Capri<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Faraglioni, Grotta Azzurra, La Piazzetta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/portofino\/\">Portofino<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Italy\u2019s most photographed village, Cinque Terre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/amalfi\/\">Amalfi Coast<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, UNESCO-listed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/location-yacht\/italie\/sicile\/\">Sicily<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Aeolian Islands, Stromboli, Panarea, Taormina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greece \u2014 Rising Fast<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/greece\/\">Greece<\/a> confirms its position as the world\u2019s third-leading destination for luxury charter \u2014 Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian. Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Corfu \u2014 a diversity of islands and atmospheres unique in the Mediterranean. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Caribbean \u2014 St Barts and the West Indies<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/caribbean\/\">Caribbean<\/a> \u2014 available from December to April \u2014 offers what the Mediterranean cannot replicate: the turquoise colour of shallow waters, the discretion of <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/caribbean\/saint-barthelemy\/\">Saint Barth\u00e9lemy<\/a>, and Anguilla\u2019s immaculate beaches.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Caribbean fleet is based in Saint Martin \u2014 MANATEA, Peri Yacht 95ft, available for day charter and overnight.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dubai and the Persian Gulf<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a> is establishing itself as the benchmark winter destination \u2014 world-class marina, spectacular skyline, international HNWI clientele. Optimal season: October to April. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 5 \u2014 Events and Corporate Charter<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a Yacht for an Event?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A privately chartered superyacht during an event \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/cannes\/festival\/\">Cannes Film Festival<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/monaco\/grand-prix\/\">Monaco Grand Prix<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/cannes\/cannes-lions\/\">Cannes Lions<\/a> \u2014 offers what no hotel can guarantee:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The most exclusive box<\/strong> \u2014 a yacht in Port Hercule during the Grand Prix has a direct view of the circuit just 50 metres away. A yacht in the Bay of Cannes during the Festival can send its tender to La Croisette in 10 minutes. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Absolute privacy<\/strong> \u2014 no other guests, no external staff, no journalists. Your yacht is your private space. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total flexibility<\/strong> \u2014 your schedule adapts to the event. A late screening at the Festival? The tender is waiting for you. A client reception on Grand Prix night? The chef prepares dinner on board.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View our <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/events\/\">full 2026 events calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 6 \u2014 The Pre-Charter Brief<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Brief Is the Cornerstone of the Charter<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pre-charter brief is the document you complete 3 to 4 weeks before embarkation. It consolidates all the information the crew needs to personalise every moment of your week on board. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the brief covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gastronomy<\/strong> \u2014 allergies, dietary requirements, culinary preferences by meal, favourite wines and spirits, preferred meal times, childhood dishes or requested specialties. The more precise the brief \u2014 the more memorable each meal will be. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 priority destinations, desired anchorages, favourite beaches, events to include, cruising pace (active or relaxed).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Activities<\/strong> \u2014 priority water sports, desired shore excursions, yoga, diving, fishing, cultural visits.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Logistics<\/strong> \u2014 embarkation time, embarkation port, airport transfers, disembarkation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team supports every client in completing this brief \u2014 a 30-minute call is enough for the crew to have all the information needed to create a perfect week.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 7 \u2014 Crew Certifications<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STCW \u2014 The International Standard<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All crew members on our yachts are <strong>STCW<\/strong>-certified (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) \u2014 the international standard for seafarer training. This certification covers safety, first aid, firefighting, and survival at sea. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 8 \u2014 Rates and Budget<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Fleet Rates 2026<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low season (May\u2013June, September\u2013October):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Yacht<\/th><th>LOA<\/th><th>Rate\/week<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/abely\/\">ABELY<\/a><\/td><td>33 m<\/td><td>\u20ac28,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/basilic\/\">BASILIC<\/a><\/td><td>30 m<\/td><td>\u20ac120,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ray\/\">RAY<\/a><\/td><td>32 m<\/td><td>\u20ac90,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ascension\/\">ASCENSION<\/a><\/td><td>37 m<\/td><td>\u20ac100,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/annamia\/\">ANNAMIA<\/a><\/td><td>43 m<\/td><td>\u20ac120,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/rilassata\/\">RILASSATA<\/a><\/td><td>49.8 m<\/td><td>\u20ac210,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High season (July\u2013August):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Yacht<\/th><th>LOA<\/th><th>Rate\/week<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/abely\/\">ABELY<\/a><\/td><td>33 m<\/td><td>\u20ac35,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/basilic\/\">BASILIC<\/a><\/td><td>30 m<\/td><td>\u20ac145,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ray\/\">RAY<\/a><\/td><td>32 m<\/td><td>\u20ac120,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ascension\/\">ASCENSION<\/a><\/td><td>37 m<\/td><td>\u20ac125,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/annamia\/\">ANNAMIA<\/a><\/td><td>43 m<\/td><td>\u20ac145,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/rilassata\/\">RILASSATA<\/a><\/td><td>49.8 m<\/td><td>\u20ac385,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total Budget \u2014 How to Calculate It<\/h3>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Budget total = Tarif de base + APA (28%) + D\u00e9p\u00f4t de garantie\n\nExemple ASCENSION basse saison :\nTarif de base :     100 000\u20ac\nAPA (28%) :          28 000\u20ac\nD\u00e9p\u00f4t de garantie :  20 000\u20ac (restitu\u00e9)\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\nBudget \u00e0 provisionner : 148 000\u20ac\nD\u00e9p\u00f4t restitu\u00e9 apr\u00e8s charter : 20 000\u20ac\nCo\u00fbt r\u00e9el : 128 000\u20ac (+ solde APA non consomm\u00e9)<\/code><\/pre>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost per Person \u2014 The Calculation That Surprises<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a group of 10 people on <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/locations-yachts\/ascension\/\">ASCENSION<\/a> in low season:<\/p>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Tarif de base + APA : 128 000\u20ac\nDivis\u00e9 par 10 personnes : 12 800\u20ac\/personne\/semaine\n= 1 828\u20ac\/personne\/nuit\n\nComparable \u00e0 :\n\u2192 Suite dans un palace 5 \u00e9toiles C\u00f4te d'Azur : 1 500 \u00e0 5 000\u20ac\/nuit\n\u2192 Sans compter les repas (200-500\u20ac\/personne\/repas)\n\u2192 Sans les transferts\n\u2192 Sans les activit\u00e9s\n\nLe superyacht charter devient comp\u00e9titif \u00e0 partir de 6 personnes.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 9 \u2014 The Best Anchorages<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">French Riviera<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>L\u00e9rins Islands<\/strong> \u2014 10 minutes from Cannes. Two protected islands, crystal-clear water, no cars. The most peaceful anchorage on the entire Riviera.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cap d\u2019Antibes<\/strong> \u2014 sheltered from the mistral, with the H\u00f4tel du Cap-Eden-Roc overlooking. The connoisseurs\u2019 favourite anchorage. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cap Ferrat<\/strong> \u2014 between Monaco and Nice. France\u2019s most exclusive peninsula. Anchorage facing billionaires\u2019 villas.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gulf of Saint-Tropez<\/strong> \u2014 the largest and most sheltered on the Riviera. Direct tender access to Pampelonne. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balearic Islands<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ses Illetes (Formentera)<\/strong> \u2014 the clearest beach in the Balearics. 25-metre visibility. Accessible only by sea.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cala Conta (Ibiza)<\/strong> \u2014 the most photographed anchorage in <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/balearic-islands\/ibiza\/\">Ibiza<\/a>. Arrival before 10:00 AM is mandatory in high season. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Es Vedr\u00e0 (Ibiza)<\/strong> \u2014 the sacred 382-metre rock. Sunset facing the monolith. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italy<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cala Corsara \/ Cala Coticcio (Sardinia)<\/strong> \u2014 the two most spectacular coves in the <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/sardinia\/\">Maddalena Archipelago<\/a>. Accessible only by sea. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Off the Faraglioni (Capri)<\/strong> \u2014 one of the Mediterranean\u2019s most iconic sights. Anchorage facing <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/capri\/\">Capri<\/a>\u2019s three limestone stacks. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Positano (Amalfi Coast)<\/strong> \u2014 anchorage facing the colourful fa\u00e7ades. Sunrise from the deck \u2014 an unforgettable image. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fiordo di Furore (Amalfi)<\/strong> \u2014 a cleft in the cliff accessible by tender from the anchorage off <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/amalfi\/\">Praiano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Porto Cervo (Sardinia)<\/strong> \u2014 the Mediterranean\u2019s most prestigious port in July\u2013August. Superyacht submarine in Porto Cervo from the marina. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 10 \u2014 How to Book<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Booking Process<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1 \u2014 The Initial Brief (D-90 to D-30)<\/strong> Contact our team \u2014 a 30-minute call is enough to define your group, dates, destinations, and budget. We select the 2 to 3 most suitable options and send you a proposal within 48 hours. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2 \u2014 Contract Signature (D-60 to D-30)<\/strong> Once the yacht is chosen \u2014 sign the MYBA contract and pay the deposit (30% of the base rate). The deposit confirms your yacht booking for the agreed dates. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3 \u2014 The Pre-Charter Brief (D-30 to D-14)<\/strong> Complete the culinary brief and the desired itinerary. Pay the balance (70% of the rate + APA). <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4 \u2014 Embarkation<\/strong> Coordinated airport transfer. Welcome on board by the crew. Yacht presentation. Welcome champagne. Your week begins.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5 \u2014 Disembarkation and APA Reconciliation<\/strong> At the end of the charter \u2014 the captain provides the detailed APA statement with all supporting documents. Any unused balance is refunded within 10 days. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Book<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Events (Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix)<\/strong> \u2014 at least 4 to 6 months in advance. The best yachts for these weeks are booked from January. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High season July\u2013August<\/strong> \u2014 3 to 4 months in advance.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low season May\u2013June, September\u2013October<\/strong> \u2014 1 to 2 months is sufficient. More flexibility, more attractive rates. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion \u2014 Your First Charter or the Next One<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are considering your first charter or preparing your tenth season in the Mediterranean \u2014 the team at International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII is at your disposal to create the exact experience you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yachts-for-charter\/\">available fleet<\/a> covers every profile \u2014 from a compact, fast yacht for an intense week on the <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/french-riviera\/\">French Riviera<\/a>to a 50-metre mega yacht for a Mediterranean Grand Tour <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/\">Mediterranean<\/a> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/balearic-islands\/\">Balearics<\/a> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/italy\/\">Italy<\/a> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/greece\/\">Greece<\/a>. And our <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/caribbean\/\">Caribbean<\/a> bases in <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/yacht-charter\/caribbean\/saint-barthelemy\/\">Saint Barth\u00e9lemy<\/a> for clients who wish to escape the European winter. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request a quote \u2014 response within 48 hours<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide is the most comprehensive resource available in French on luxury yacht charter. It was designed by the team at International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII \u2014 20 years of experience in the international yachting market \u2014 to answer every question our clients ask before their first charter, or their tenth. 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