Charter mechanics

How to book.

From first enquiry to stepping aboard, the eight steps. Most happen in the broker's inbox; you write back twice.

The timeline

Week 0: Tell the desk about your trip. We send three boats within four hours.
Week 1: You pick a favourite. The broker drafts the contract and the captain confirms availability against the dates.
Week 1–2: MYBA contract signed. 50% base rate wired.
4 weeks before departure: Second 50%, APA, and VAT wired. Preference sheet filed (dietary, drinks, allergies, water toys you want stocked).
1 week before: Captain's call. The route, the menus, the special requests.
Day of: Step aboard. Crew briefing. Drinks on the aft deck. Anchor up.
Last morning: Crew gratuity in cash. Disembark.
30 days after: APA reconciliation arrives. Pay any overage, or receive the underspend.

What the desk does

Match you to the right yachts. Introduce you to the right broker for the boat. Step back. Review the contract or the reconciliation if you want a second opinion. The broker handles every line above; the desk is the conduit and the back-stop.