In the listings we read, published weekly rates for crewed yachts ran from about €10,000 for a two-crew sailing catamaran in Greece in spring to €150,000 or more for a 45 m motor yacht, and far higher for superyachts. Most Mediterranean and Alaska yachts are quoted plus expenses, adding an APA advance and any tax that applies; many Caribbean crewed catamarans offer all-inclusive packages with listed exclusions. A crew gratuity is discretionary.
At a glance
| Published weekly rates we read | About €10,000 to €178,000, and far more for superyachts |
| What sets the rate | Size and crew, season, region and events |
| Plus-expenses yachts | Add an APA advance, any tax that applies, and a discretionary gratuity |
| All-inclusive packages | Common for Caribbean crewed catamarans, with listed exclusions |
| The one thing to check | Whether a quote is all-inclusive or plus expenses, and which taxes it includes |
Published examples from the four regions
There is no single price. The weekly rate depends mostly on the yacht's size and crew, the season and the region. These are individual listings and broker ranges, read on 28 and 29 October 2026, not a survey of the market.
| Region | Example | Published weekly rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 51 ft sailing catamaran, 2 crew | €9,950–€21,800 (2027) | BeBlue Sailing |
| Greece | 19 m power catamaran, 4 crew | €33,000–€48,000 (sheet retrieved as 2026) | Goolets |
| Greece | 45 m motor yacht, 9 crew | €150,000–€178,000 (2026) | Goolets |
| French Riviera | 30–40 m motor yachts, summer | €65,000–€180,000 | Bespoke Yacht Charter |
| Caribbean | Crewed catamarans, all-inclusive | $25,000–$100,000 | Yacht Warriors |
| Alaska | 20–30 m motor yachts, sample of 4 | $36,000–$89,000 | Yacht Warriors |
| Alaska | 30–45 m motor yachts, sample of 2 | $120,000–$145,000 | Yacht Warriors |
What drives the price
- Length and crew. A two-crew catamaran and a 45 m yacht with nine crew are different products.
- Season. Peak weeks cost the most: July and August in the Mediterranean, the summer in Alaska, the winter holidays in the Caribbean.
- Events. On the French Riviera, weeks such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival push rates up.
- Motor or sail. Motor yachts use far more fuel; that shows in the APA rather than the headline rate.
Two ways yachts are priced
Plus expenses (most of the Mediterranean, Alaska, and large motor yachts everywhere). The rate covers the yacht and crew. On top come:
- APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance). An advance for running costs such as fuel, food, drink and berthing, as the contract defines them. It is reconciled at the end: unused money comes back, and a shortfall is topped up. See what APA is.
- Tax on the charter fee, where it applies. It depends on the yacht, the contract and the itinerary. The French and Greek listings we read quoted VAT on top; Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but local sales taxes and fees may apply.
- Gratuity. Discretionary. Published guidance ranges from about 10% to 20% of the fee, higher in the US and Caribbean.
All-inclusive (many crewed catamarans in the Caribbean). One price covers the crew, meals, a standard bar and fuel for normal cruising, with specified exclusions such as marina nights, premium drinks and meals ashore. The gratuity is extra.
Illustration: one week, three ways
| Line | Greece, 51 ft catamaran | French Riviera, 34 m yacht | Alaska, 28 m yacht |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published rate | €21,800 | €95,000 | $72,000 |
| Tax quoted on the listing | €2,616 (12%) | €19,000 (20%) | not included: local taxes may apply |
| APA deposit | €6,540 (30%) | €28,500 (30%) | $18,000–$21,600 (25%–30%) |
| Optional gratuity | €2,180–€3,270 (10%–15%) | €9,500 (10%) | $7,200–$14,400 (10%–20%) |
| Illustrative budget | €33,136–€34,226 | €152,000 | $97,200–$108,000 |
These are estimated initial budgets, not fixed all-in prices: actual APA spending can be higher or lower, and top-ups may be required. Flights, transfers, delivery fees and unquoted extras come on top.
On these three examples the illustrative budget came to about 1.35 to 1.6 times the published rate. That is an observation from three listings, not a rule: your yacht's taxes, APA and tip set the real figure.
What to ask your broker
- Is this rate all-inclusive or plus expenses?
- Which tax applies, at what rate and on what basis, and is it in the quote?
- What APA percentage does this yacht ask, and what have recent weeks spent?
- Is the rate for my exact dates and group, or a "from" figure?
- How many crew are there, and is there a dedicated chef?
- Where does the charter start and end, and are there delivery fees?
When this is not the right choice
- You are two people on a tight budget. A small-ship cruise or hotels will cost less per person.
- You need one fixed price up front. On a plus-expenses yacht the final bill is settled at the end; consider an all-inclusive Caribbean catamaran.
Questions people ask
What is the cheapest crewed yacht charter per week?
Among the listings we read, a two-crew sailing catamaran near Athens was published from €9,950 a week in spring 2027, plus VAT and APA. Smaller crewed boats exist, so ask exactly what a rate covers.
What is APA on a yacht charter?
The Advance Provisioning Allowance is an advance paid before the charter for running costs on plus-expenses yachts, often 25% to 40% of the fee. It is reconciled at the end: unused money comes back and a shortfall is topped up.
How much should I tip a yacht crew?
It is at your discretion. Published guidance ranges from about 10% to 20% of the charter fee, with 15% to 20% customary in the US and Caribbean.
Is VAT included in yacht charter prices?
In the European listings we read, VAT was quoted on top. Whether and how it applies depends on the yacht, the contract and the itinerary, so ask your broker for the rate and its basis in writing.
Sources
- BeBlue Sailing, Lagoon Corali (51 ft catamaran, Athens), 2027 rates, read 29 Oct 2026
- Goolets, D2 (19 m Fountaine Pajot Power 67), Greece (rate sheet retrieved as 2026), read 29 Oct 2026
- Goolets, Xana (45 m), Greece, 2026 rates, read 29 Oct 2026
- Bespoke Yacht Charter, How much does a French Riviera yacht charter cost in 2026?, read 29 Oct 2026
- Goolets, Robusto (34 m), French Riviera rates, read 29 Oct 2026
- Yacht Warriors, Crewed yacht charter pricing explained, read 29 Oct 2026
- Yacht Warriors, Alaska crewed charter yachts (listings, APA, gratuity), read 28 Oct 2026
- Ocean Independence, Yacht VAT explained (updated November 2025), read 29 Oct 2026
- AARP, Alaska state tax guide (no statewide sales tax; local sales taxes), read 29 Oct 2026
- The Moorings, What's included in a crewed charter, read 29 Oct 2026
- Denison Yachting, How to tip your yacht charter crew (17 November 2020), read 29 Oct 2026
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