FAQ

While choosing a boat, keep the following details in mind:
How many people will be on board? How many cabins and what layout do you need?
We are convinced that each yacht is individual and has her character, so we will offer you exactly the one that will ideally suit all your requirements and wishes. Explore our carefully selected fleet of charter yachts and discover all the opportunities each one has to offer. Some would be a great choice for a family vacation, while others are perfect for a nice party for the huge company of friends. Our experts regularly update the list of yachts around the world and keep them under the radar - this allows us to easily offer you the best options on the market.

For a specific yacht, contact the charter broker.

For a specific yacht, contact the charter broker.

To verify the availability of yachts, contact Smart Yachts charter experts via our website or directly.

The Charter Agreement sets out all the conditions, as well as the rights and obligations of each of the parties. The deposit is 50% of the total amount for the yacht rent. The remaining 50% of the rent, plus additional costs and VAT, shipping or return fees (if applicable), and any other fees will be charged one month before the journey.

If it is more convenient for you to start or end a charter at a point other than the yacht's home port, be ready for additional costs for the yacht's relocation. These additional expenses will be agreed with you in advance and put in the agreement, as well as possible additional taxes.

The remaining 50% of charter amount, as well as Advance Provisioning Allowance, taxes, yacht relocation fees (if required), and any other pre-agreed expenses, to be paid by a second bank transfer one month before the charter date.

If the cancellation is made after you have paid the full cost of the charter, the owner of the yacht withholds the entire amount but refunds the cost of the additional costs to you. If you are forced to cancel your trip, consult a Smart Yachts expert in advance - this will minimize losses (for example, agree with the yacht owner about alternative charter dates). It is worth remembering that different contracts may contain different cancellation conditions.

Rates do not include VAT, food, fuel, electronic communications, canal tolls, port dues, local taxes, and taxes levied by a specific port or harbor. For boarding and/or disembarking from a yacht at a port other than the home port, a yacht delivery/return fee will be charged.

Fuel, food, drinks, mooring, and any other unplanned expenses are covered by this deposit. The deposit is credited to the captain's account before the charter start. It will ensure that the yacht is refueled and provisions are onboard by the time you arrive. During your trip, you can ask the captain to report your current expenses at any time, but in any case, at the end of the cruise, you will be provided with a detailed report. If during the trip expenses exceed the amount of the deposit, you should be ready to immediately deposit the missing amount in cash or by transfer.
Of course, if the deposit has not been spent in full, the balance will be returned to you in full. On request, Smart Yachts or the yacht captain himself can arrange a transfer to and from the yacht for you. The cost of these services will be deducted from the deposit.

Passenger ships can accommodate more guests. If you are planning to arrange a big party, our experts will help you to choose a yacht accommodating the required number of people. The number of guests onboard is governed the yacht’s safety regulations. Check all details with your charter manager.

The entrance to the ports of some countries may be closed for yachts with the flag of a certain state. Please make sure that you have got visas for all the countries that you intend to visit during your trip. You should also keep in mind that there are relocation fees in case you embark and/or disembark from a yacht at a port other than the yacht home port.

The crew cannot provide childcare or babysitting services. Please inform your Smart Yachts broker about any child in your group from the very beginning of your charter planning.

This includes information about diets or any medical restrictions, details of allergies, preferred sports, and entertainment. This will help us and our team members to be sure that we have done our best for your charter to become a memorable experience.

If the availability of satellite TV during your charter is crucial for you, please ask your broker in advance what the yacht of your choice offers.

If you need a constant Internet access or you are going to download large amounts of information during your cruise, please notify the broker. Increasing internet speed onboard may incur additional costs.

Please check this with your Smart Yachts broker in advance. For safety reasons, smoking in cabins and saloons is prohibited on all yachts.

The best way to ensure that all crew members receive the same tips is to give the full amount to the captain. In this case, those crew members who did an invisible but very important job (for example, an engineer or a chef assistant) will not be left without attention.

If you need a particular item, the owner of the yacht usually does everything possible to get it on board. Personal watercraft (jet skis, etc.) may be prohibited in some regions and you may be required to provide an appropriate driving license. Please check this with your charter broker in advance.

Also, all passengers of the yacht you rent must have medical insurance for the trip duration and preferably insure their property against theft, loss, or damage.
Other types of insurance are also worth to be considered. For example, liability insurance for yacht renters. Our brokers will be happy to advise you on the matter.

Some yachts have a minimum required charter duration. You can check this information with your broker.
High season rates are usually in effect during periods of high charter demand, that is, July / August and Christmas / New Years, as well as all major events such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival. The rest of the time, low season rates apply (note that low and high seasons may vary by region).

In other countries, local taxes may also apply. Our brokers will provide comprehensive information on taxation per your chosen cruise itinerary, and will help you to find a solution to reduce the tax rate, for example, entering international waters in some cases reduces the tax down to 6.6%.