superyacht charter Sardinia
Yacht charters are usually booked for a week, with costs quoted by the day or by the boat. But it’s possible to book a yacht for a longer stay, such as a fortnight or even a month. This may require a longer notice period, but your broker will help you find the right yacht for your time frame.
At a minimum, your charter will include a captain and a host/hostess. Larger yachts often have more specialized crews, including engineers, chefs, stewardesses (or ‘stew’), massage therapists and yoga instructors. In addition to guiding your itinerary, these members of the team can teach you to fish, scuba dive, surf or kite surf, and provide other services that can make your trip more enjoyable and memorable.
Your broker will explain the various terms and conditions that apply to your superyacht charter Sardinia, including APA fees (an advance provisioning allowance), local taxes and VAT, and insurance. These additional expenses can add up, so it’s important to plan ahead and have a clear understanding of the costs involved before booking your yacht. Your broker will also help you figure out what’s included in the base rate and what isn’t.
How Long Can I superyacht charter Sardinia?
It’s worth bearing in mind that the crew on your yacht will be living together in close quarters for the duration of the charter, so it’s a good idea to put some thought into how you’ll get along with your fellow guests. It’s a great idea to introduce your guests before the charter and arrange a WhatsApp group so that everyone can communicate with each other.
The best time to visit Sardinia on a charter a superyacht is during the summer from June to September, when temperatures are warm and the beaches are busy with visitors. However, spring (April to May) and autumn (October to November) are also beautiful times to explore this Italian gem.
During the coronavirus outbreak, it was unusual for a charter to last more than a week, but since the pandemic ended, a number of yachts have been chartered for months at a time. A number of brokerages have reported that as much as 41 per cent of their 2021 clients booked in for more than one week, which is a huge shift from the pre-pandemic average.
Ziriakus believes that this trend is likely to continue as long as there is demand for luxury yacht vacations. However, it’s worth noting that a long-term charter poses a greater risk to the owners than a shorter one, as they don’t have the same opportunity to sell the yacht back between charters. That said, he feels that owners are still generally willing to offer a charter discount to encourage long-term charters.