Freedom

Charter Fee Includes:

• Hire and insurance of the yacht

• Crew wages and crew food

• Fuel for 4 hours of engine use daily

• 24/7 generator usage

• Tender transfers and tender-operated watersports (donut, waterski, wakeboard, kneeboard)

• Access to recreational and watersports equipment

• Wi-Fi access

All other expenses are an additional expense to the charterer. The additional expenses during a charter are paid for by the ‘Advanced Provisioning Allowance’, known as the ‘APA’.

APA:

The APA comprises 30% of the Charter Fee. The APA is transferred to the boat before the charter starts, so the crew can provision according to your specific requirements before you embark.

This allowance covers various costs including, but not limited to, food and beverages for the Charter Party, port fees, national park entrances, fuel for Personal Watercraft, shipping agents’ fees, custom fees, charter licenses (if cruising in Montenegro or Italy), and other requested services like hiring special equipment, shoreside transport, and excursions during the charter. 

Throughout the charter, the captain diligently maintains records of expenses. At the end of the charter, the Captain will present you with a fully itemised statement of the APA account, with receipts. If the account is in credit, the balance will of course be returned to you. If it is in debit, the balance must be settled in cash or, with the Captain’s agreement, by wire transfer.

VAT:

VAT is due in the country where the charter starts.

Croatia: 13%

Delivery Fee

If your charter begins away from the yacht's home port, an Owner may apply a delivery fee. This fee accounts for the fuel and, at times, the time invested in relocating the yacht to and from its home port to the start location of your charter. We strive to recommend yachts within your desired area to avoid these fees. In cases where they are unavoidable, we negotiate on your behalf to minimize these costs.

Freedom typically departs from Split area in Croatia, occasionally accommodating departures from Dubrovnik if the preceding charter involved a one-way trip to Dubrovnik.

Crew Gratuity

Notably, tips are not included in the charter price. They are a voluntary gesture of appreciation for the service. Typically ranging from 10% to 20% of the charter price, tips are given at your discretion and paid to the captain at the charter's conclusion. The captain then evenly distributes these gratuities among the crew.

Licences and Restrictions

Personal Watercraft

In most countries, a license is required to operate personal watercraft (waverunner, jetski or other mechanically propelled watercraft) to comply with insurance and legal criteria. There may also be a minimum age requirement – rules vary between countries. It is your responsibility to ensure that any guests wishing to use the personal watercraft have an appropriate license.

Read our Practical Guide to Jet Ski Adventures on Your Yacht Charter.