Getting the Right Charter
So, are you thinking about chartering a yacht?
We will find the perfect charter yacht for you. We provide each and every client our highest level of professional and personal attention in every detail of the process of chartering a yacht. But we can't do it without your input.
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Finding the right yacht
There are a few questions that will help us research and identify some charter yachts that will meet your particular needs.
Who will be going with you?
The size and make up of your party will help us identify yachts with the right number and type of staterooms. Their ages and interests will help further to ensure the yacht is correctly equipped and crewed.
When will you be going?
The yachts are typically available on a weekly or daily basis with a large amount of flexibility on start dates and duration. Unlike vacation villas though, they do move around to meet the needs of their clients. If you have a set of dates or approximate dates as well as ideas for destinations, we will be able to find the yachts that are available when you want to travel 
and where you want to cruise. Some yachts and destinations can be very popular so it's best to plan as soon as you can; sometimes the best yachts are already pre booked a year in advance.
Motor Yacht or Sailing Yacht?
Motor yachts travel faster and tend to be larger, typically appealing to those who prefer a luxurious and elegant lifestyle. Sailing yachts, while also luxurious, typically accommodate fewer guests and more often appeal to those who have a romance 
with the sea and a relish to feel the wind and motion of the oceans. In some locations sailing yacht charters may be fully inclusive of meals and fuel, whereas for motor yachts meals and fuel typically would be in addition to the base charter fee.
How much is your total budget?
Knowing how much you want to spend is the last element to help us find the ideal yacht for you. Your budget should include everything except the travel costs to your destination; i.e. it should cover accommodations, meals, beverages, and associated gratuities for all in your party.
How we help you
International Yacht Charter Group does not represent a limited set of charter yachts. We pride ourselves on being able to identify the perfect choices from the entire worldwide fleet of available yachts for each and every potential customer. We will listen 
to your needs, usually talking to you by phone to get to know you better and to learn what you are looking for. After researching and discussing options with the management of possible yachts to find you the very best choices, we typically would then present you with the full details of a number of available yachts.
Once you have reviewed the initial suggestions, we will explain the terms of each and then identify further choices based on your feedback until we find your ideal charter yacht. We personally visit many yachts during each year in different charter destinations to ensure we have the fullest knowledge of the worldwide fleet for our clients.
We have a mission to provide the highest level of professional and personal service to each and every client to ensure they choose the perfect charter yacht and experience the charter they have envisioned. We are happy to work with our clients over several days or several months until we find just the right yacht.
What happens once the ideal yacht is chosen?
How do we reserve the yacht?
All yachts are booked using one of several types of Charter Agreement. The terms may seem overwhelming at first, but we are there to explain the process and ensure that you are satisfied with the terms. Any and all questions you may have of the Captain or owner of the yacht will be answered.
How much is the deposit?
Once you are ready to sign the agreement, you will be asked for a 50% down payment. This, with the fully signed agreement, constitutes a confirmed booking of the yacht.
Can I choose the food?
You will be sent a fairly detailed questionnaire asking you about your preferences for food, beverages and any dietary or medical needs you or someone in your party may have. This is critical so that your crew will have the yacht ready and provisioned, with everything customized for you to enjoy the perfect charter.
When do I have to make the final payment?
Final payment and usually your APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) are due thirty days prior to departure. The APA is based on your cruising plans discussed during the selection process. If it is listed in the terms on your charter agreement, you will be asked to send funds to cover this at the same time as your final payment. During your charter the Captain will monitor outgoings and reconcile actual expenses against these advance funds for you at the end of your charter or shortly afterwards.
What if I have to cancel?
The charter agreement will document what happens in various circumstances if the charter is cancelled. Cancellation insurance is available to protect your funds should unforeseen circumstances prevent or cut short your charter. Ask our charter professional about these options as you complete your charter selection.
The Captain's Responsibilities
A luxury yacht charter is customized to your needs. The Captain will always try to comply with your wishes and he may be able to present various possibilities, when available, to meet your needs. However, his primary responsibility is for the safety of his passengers and the yacht and, should a circumstance arise, he has the final decision on safety issues.
Gratuities
At the end of every charter, at your discretion, it is customary
to tip the Captain and crew. If you have had a wonderful time and
think it was as a result of long hours and attention to detail by
the crew, then 15% of the base charter fee may be fair. Exceptional
service often warrants 20% or higher, at your discretion.
When considering a yacht charter,
International Yacht Charter Group is the only company you need. You tell us your needs and how many guests, we provide you with the widest range and selection of charter yachts with the finest customer service anywhere in the world. One call to International Yacht Charter Group does it all.
Booking for next year or next week, any type of yacht, and anywhere in the world we can find the right yacht for you:
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International Yacht Charter Group is the only complete yacht charter company you will ever need. Call us, see what the very best service is really like.