FAQ

For a bareboat charter (no crew) — yes: a skipper's licence recognised in the charter country (ICC, RYA Day Skipper or a national equivalent) plus, as a rule, a VHF radio certificate. Without one, we add a professional skipper — a separate line in the quote.

For a bareboat: the skipper's licence and VHF certificate, plus passports for the whole crew. A crew list with everyone's passport details, including the skipper, sent to the charter company in advance. The charter contract and a credit card for the security deposit, in the name of the person who signed the contract. With a hired skipper you don't need the licence and VHF — the rest is the same.

That is how 99% of the world's fleet works: the boat comes back on Friday evening and is handed to the next crew on Saturday morning. Other days are possible in low season and by arrangement. In some countries — the Caribbean, Cuba, France — you can extend a week by the day: +1, 2, 3 or 4 days.

The boat itself for a week. Usually charged separately: transit log / final cleaning, fuel, marina berths, the security deposit (or deposit insurance), a skipper, cook or hostess if you want them, and extras — SUP, onboard Wi-Fi, coffee machine, child safety netting and so on.

The deposit is your excess in case of damage, usually €1,000–8,000. It is held on a credit card at the base at check-in, in the name of the person who signed the contract, and released after a clean check-out. With a hired skipper the skipper places the deposit — the boat is their responsibility. Some charter companies offer deposit insurance (a non-refundable fee instead of the hold) — ask the manager whether it is available for your boat and what it costs.

In two instalments: a 30–70% deposit at booking — this is what secures the boat for you — and the balance one month before departure. If departure is less than a month away, the charter is paid in full at once.

By bank transfer in euros to the company account under a charter contract. [confirm: card payment, payment providers and any fees for international clients] Message the manager on Telegram with your country and we will confirm the options before you commit to anything.

Yes. The contract is signed before the deposit is paid — with an individual or a company — and payment goes to the company account.

At the base office you pay the transit log (in some countries a permit to leave port), bed linen, outboard engine, final cleaning and optional extras. Fuel and holding-tank pump-out are charged on actual use. Berths in other marinas are paid on the spot. The security deposit is also placed at check-in — on a credit card.

After a clean handover at check-out. The money is not charged but held — your bank may keep the hold for another 1–2 weeks. If you would rather not freeze the amount, ask the manager about deposit insurance: not every charter company offers it.

The terms depend on the fleet and on how far before departure you cancel. Tell us your dates and we will check the rules for your specific boat before you pay. [confirm: general cancellation, refund and rescheduling terms]

The Mediterranean (Turkey, Greece, Croatia) — you can catch last-minute deals 2–6 weeks out. The Caribbean, the Seychelles and other long-haul destinations — book early, 4–8 months ahead: the fleets are smaller and last-minute discounts hardly exist.

You pick a boat from the shortlist → we check it is still available and send the contract → the deposit confirms the booking → the fleet sends its confirmation. Until payment, the boat is not held for anyone.

Shortlists move fast: heavily discounted boats go within days, sometimes hours. Send us the boat and we will check availability and hold it while the paperwork is done. [confirm: how long a fleet holds an option without payment]

Within 15 minutes during working hours — on Telegram, from the same contact. The shortlist is free and comes with no obligation.