How to Charter a Private Yacht: Costs, Seasons & Where to Cruise

Chartering a crewed yacht is simpler than it looks — and unlike owning one, you pay only for the weeks you sail. This guide covers the essentials, then points you to the tools to price your own trip on VOLO Yachting.

How pricing works

Crewed yachts charter by the week. The base fee covers the yacht and crew; on top sits the APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance, ~30%) for fuel, provisions and port fees, plus local tax. Every yacht page carries a live charter estimator — pick a region and number of weeks for an indicative band.

Match the yacht to your party

Princess spans six classes. The V-class sport yachts suit couples and fast day-cruising; the S-class and Y-class superflys carry larger parties in standing-headroom comfort; the flagship X95 is the ultimate. Browse the full lineup.

Where & when to cruise

• Mediterranean — May to September; the Riviera, Amalfi, the Balearics and Greek Cyclades.
• Caribbean — December to April; the BVI, St Barths and the Grenadines.
• Southeast Asia — November to April; Phuket, the Similans and beyond.
• Maldives — year-round atoll-hopping.

Jet + yacht, one concierge

VOLO sequences the private flight, the transfer and the yacht as a single itinerary. Tell us the region and dates; you'll get a written proposal with the exact rate. Explore the wider Lifestyle board to pair a yacht week with a hotel or an event.