# Superyacht Charter Cost Per Week 2027 · Real Prices by Size > How much does a superyacht charter cost per week? Real 2027 prices from 1,300 yachts: €69,000 for 30 to 40 m, €195,000 for 50 to 60 m. Expenses, VAT… URL: https://naveliacharters.com/superyacht-charter-cost --- [Home](https://naveliacharters.com/) / [Superyachts](https://naveliacharters.com/superyachts) / Superyacht charter cost Real figures from 1,300 yachts # Superyacht Charter Cost *Per Week* A superyacht charter costs around €69,000 per week for a 30 to 40 metre yacht, €115,000 for 40 to 50 metres, €195,000 for 50 to 60 metres and around €530,000 above 60 metres. On top of the charter fee, expect 25 to 35 percent for expenses, local VAT and a gratuity of 10 to 15 percent. [Browse by budget](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters) 30 to 40 m €69,000 per week 40 to 50 m €115,000 per week 50 to 60 m €195,000 per week Expenses (APA) 25 to 35 percent Gratuity 10 to 15 percent By size ## Weekly charter rates by yacht length [ ★★★★★ 5.0 Top Rated Service verified by Trustindex ](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5722900167677418895) These are the median weekly rates of the yachts we list, with the range that covers the middle half of the fleet. Length drives price more than anything else, because it sets the number of crew, the volume and the running costs. Weekly charter rates by yacht length Length Typical week Most yachts between Guests Crew Yachts 24 to 30 m €45,000 €35,000 and €68,000 8 4 314 30 to 40 m €69,000 €50,000 and €95,000 10 6 306 40 to 50 m €115,000 €81,000 and €160,000 12 9 164 50 to 60 m €195,000 €126,000 and €261,000 12 12 60 60 m and above €530,000 €329,000 and €700,000 12 20 40 Median low season weekly rate of the yachts we list, 12 November 2026. Rates exclude VAT, the advance provisioning allowance and gratuity. By region ## Weekly charter rates by region The same yacht costs more in the West Mediterranean in August than in Greece in June. Regional medians give a fair first idea. Weekly charter rates by region Region Typical week Most yachts between Superyachts (30 m+) Season [West Mediterranean](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/french-riviera) €65,000 €40,000 and €130,000 €135,000 May to October [East Mediterranean](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/greece) €55,000 €35,000 and €100,000 €85,000 May to October [Caribbean and Bahamas](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/caribbean) €49,000 €34,000 and €77,000 €104,000 December to April Median weekly rate of the yachts we list in each region, 12 November 2026. The full budget ## What you pay on top of the charter fee - Advance provisioning allowance (APA) 25 to 35 percent of the charter fee, paid before boarding. It covers fuel, food, drinks, berths and communications at cost, and any balance is refunded. See [what is APA](https://naveliacharters.com/what-is-apa-yacht-charter). - VAT Charged on the charter fee at the rate of the country where the charter starts: 20 percent in France and Monaco, 22 percent in Italy, 21 percent in Spain, 13 percent in Croatia, lower in Greece and generally zero in Montenegro. See [VAT by country](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter-vat-by-country). - Gratuity 10 to 15 percent of the charter fee is customary in the Mediterranean, given to the captain at the end for the whole crew. - Delivery fees Charged when the yacht has to travel to your start port or back from your end port. We confirm them before you book. A worked example ## One week on a 40 metre yacht in the South of France Example budget for a one week charter Item Amount Note Charter fee €115,000 Median for 40 to 50 m APA at 30 percent €34,500 Unused balance refunded French VAT at 20 percent €23,000 On the charter fee Gratuity at 10 percent €11,500 Customary, discretionary Total budget €184,000 About €15,300 per guest for 12 Illustration only. Your written quote shows the exact figures for the yacht and the dates. Paying less ## Four ways to lower the cost - Travel in June or September Low and mid season rates are often 15 to 30 percent below July and August. - Choose the East Mediterranean A typical week in Greece, Croatia or Turkey costs less than on the Riviera for a comparable yacht. - Go slightly shorter A 35 metre yacht often gives the same number of cabins as a 42 metre for much less. - Cruise fewer miles Fuel is the largest part of the allowance. A route with short legs keeps it down. Keep exploring ## Where to go next [ Fleet Superyacht charter 570 superyachts with live weekly rates. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/superyachts)[ Guide Which size of yacht What each length offers for space, crew and budget. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-size-guide)[ Guide French Riviera cost guide Day and week prices on the Riviera in detail. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter-cost)[ Fleet Filter by weekly budget Set your budget on the slider and see what it buys. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters) FAQ ## Questions, answered ### How much does it cost to charter a superyacht for a week? Around €69,000 for 30 to 40 metres, €115,000 for 40 to 50 metres, €195,000 for 50 to 60 metres and around €530,000 above 60 metres, based on the median weekly rates of the yachts we list. Expenses, VAT and gratuity come on top. ### What is the cheapest superyacht charter? The lowest weekly rates for a crewed yacht of 30 metres or more start around €35,000 to €50,000, usually on older yachts or in the East Mediterranean in low season. ### How much is the total with expenses? As a rule of thumb, multiply the charter fee by 1.5 to 1.65 in the Mediterranean: 30 percent expenses, 13 to 22 percent VAT depending on the country and 10 percent gratuity. ### Is food included in a superyacht charter? Not in the charter fee under standard Mediterranean terms. Food and drinks are bought by the chef to your preferences and paid at cost from the advance provisioning allowance. ### How much should I tip the crew? 10 to 15 percent of the charter fee is customary in the Mediterranean. It is discretionary and handed to the captain at the end. ### How is the price split per person? A €115,000 week with all extras comes to about €184,000, or roughly €15,300 per guest for a group of 12. 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