How much to tip yacht charter crew?

Tip yacht charter crew 10-20% of the base charter fee, paid to the captain at the end of the trip in either cash or wire transfer. The captain distributes the tip among the crew based on roles, tenure, and individual contribution to the week — typically the largest single share goes to the chef on luxury charters, with the captain, chief stew, and deckhands sharing the remainder. Cash is practical under about $5,000; for larger gratuities most charterers prefer a same-day wire transfer to the yacht’s management company. The tip is never automatic. Crews talk; an exceptional week earns the high end, a mediocre week lands at 10%. Talk to a broker for tipping norms by yacht.