For most Caribbean charters that are all inclusive: Not included are crew gratuities of 15-20%, optional marina docking/berthing for an overnight stay, excursions, and meals ashore, special requests for top-shelf liquor, wine, or excessive alcohol consumption, and transfers to and from the airport.
For Mediterranean charters or APA charters “plus expenses”: APA expenses include fuel for both the yacht and tender, provisions, dockage, moorings, airport transfers, cruising permits and taxes, scuba diving and onshore excursions.
The APA payment is typically 25%-30% of the base charter rate for sailing yachts and 30%-45% for motor yachts. Your captain will purchase provisions, taxes, fuel etc for the charter using the APA and will keep all receipts along with a running log of expenses. This can be viewed at any time during your charter.If you do not use all of the APA this will be returned to you at the end of your charter. If you exceed the APA you will need to settle your account before you disembark.
Mediterranean and APA charters charters do not include crew gratuity, which is typically 10%-15% of the charter cost.
