Anyone who has stepped onboard a superyacht would never forget the feeling of sheer, unadulterated luxury and the stylish layout that defies description. If you are wondering who would ever put their superyacht up for charter, a vast majority of superyacht owners offer their vessel for hire when they are not using it. The very high cost of vessel maintenance plays a role in superyacht charter; when you finish your cruise, you can’t just lock up the yacht and leave it until next time; rather the yacht must be crewed (minimally) while in dock, plus there are always maintenance tasks to be carried out.
Charter by the hour
If you look at the world of superyacht charter, you will notice that prices are based on an hourly rate; a small superyacht might be $500 per hour, while a superyacht that accommodates more than 100 guests might be in the $4,000 per hour range. You can charter a superyacht for 12 hours or 3 weeks, there are no limits, as long as the vessel schedule allows for the trip.
What does that rate include?
When you charter a superyacht, most charges are included in the hourly rate; charges that are not usually included are staff and wharf fees, which are also charged by the hour. Fuel, crew, food and provisions are all included in the charter cost; some superyachts can only be charted for a minimum of 4-6 hours, due to the high cost of a voyage.
Corporate events
A successful corporation might charter a superyacht for the day to thank their management team for a job well done or an auto manufacturer might thank their top dealers with a superyacht party. Of course, high season is always busier (and more expensive) and booking well in advance is advised if planning for Xmas and New Year. Click here for perfect yacht destinations.
Weddings and birthday parties
Why not host your wedding party on a superyacht? Whether 40, 50 or 80 guests, there will be a superyacht that is ideal for the occasion. Start with a Google search to find Sydney-based superyacht charter companies, then browse their inventory to find the vessel that best meets your needs; once an agreement is reached, you can send out the invites.
Professional crew & skipper
When you charter a superyacht, the vessel comes complete with an experienced crew and captain, a team that would typically work only on one vessel, so they know their stuff. This would typically be non-negotiable; the vessel cannot be hired without a crew and skipper. Boats that are ready for charter are usually moored for easy travel to popular cruising routes; you can fly to meet up with the superyacht, which will be fully stocked, fuelled up and ready to take you and your group on an amazing voyage.
Start with an online search to find a leading Australian superyacht broker where you will find charter details.
