How to charter your yacht the right way

Charter advice

At Abys Yachting, we share all our advice so you can charter a yacht with complete peace of mind.

Our advice for chartering a yacht

How to choose your charter yacht?

Abys Yachting is a well-established French company that has been operating successfully in the yachting market for more than 25 years! Our charter department offers a tailor-made service to every client, owners and charterers alike. We are not after quantity: our goal is to provide a service of the highest quality.

Whatever destination you choose, we help you find the charter that suits you: thanks to our network, we have access to more than 1,500 yachts worldwide.

Abys Yachting is a member of renowned yachting organisations such as MYBA (The Worldwide Yachting Association) and ECPY (The European Committee for Professional Yachting).

Step by step

Charter a yacht with complete peace of mind

1. Define your needs

Number of guests, equipment on board, budget, type of yacht: defining your needs upfront is essential to finding the perfect yacht. A relaxing cruise or a sportier one? What equipment do you expect on board? A jacuzzi? Specific water toys?

We will ask you the right questions to understand your expectations, and take every necessary detail into account to offer you the best selection of yachts.

2. Choose your dates

It is important to know whether your dates are fixed or flexible, so that we can present every possible option. We recommend booking your yacht charter at least six months in advance to be sure of securing the yacht and dates of your choice.

The most recent and best-known yachts are often booked well in advance. But we can also handle last-minute requests if you spontaneously decide to spend your holiday aboard a luxury yacht.

3. Find your destination

The whole of the Mediterranean and the Adriatic (France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece, Turkey), the Americas and the Caribbean (BVI, Bahamas), Alaska, the Arctic, Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and many other magnificent places.

Whether you have a specific place in mind or are looking for inspiration, we will guide you and recommend exceptional places, for an extraordinary experience aboard your charter yacht.

4. Select your yacht

We take all your requirements into account and prepare a selection of yachts that meets your criteria. We work with yacht charter companies around the world, and only with serious, professional agencies that are members of internationally recognised yachting associations.

Depending on your needs and availability, we present a selection of yachts that match your wishes: all you have to do is choose.

5. Imagine your itinerary

Our Charter Broker and the captain of the selected yacht create a personalised itinerary for you and your family: cruising, anchorages, ports, restaurant bookings, transfers, guided tours, special requests…

Imagine your dream holiday, tell us your wishes and we take care of the rest!

6. Stay in touch with your broker

Before: to work on your request, present the best options and guide you through the whole booking process.

During: to answer all your questions, talk to the captain, help you make any changes and give you any other advice.

After: to help you check the accounts, return any refunds and listen to your feedback.

Good to know

A few tips worth knowing

What is an APA?

The APA is an Advance Provisioning Allowance: an advance payment that covers your expenses on board (fuel, port fees, food, drinks…). It can amount to 25 to 40% of the charter fee; at the end of the charter, the captain presents the expense report and any unused funds are returned.

Cash

Be careful with the amount: some sums must be declared on board.

Shoes and luggage

High heels are not allowed on board, to protect the deck. Soft luggage is preferable, as it is easier to stow.

Pets and smoking

Some owners do not accept pets on board: check beforehand. Smoking is forbidden inside the yacht, but allowed on deck.

Water toys and activities

Specific water toys can be hired at extra cost (a jet ski may require a licence). Ashore: guided tours, private jets, the F1 Grand Prix, golf, photo shoots… on request.

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