Do you get unused APA back?

Yes — unused APA is returned to the lead guest at the end of the charter. The captain runs the end-of-week accounting, totals every receipt, subtracts from the APA balance, and pays back the unspent difference. Refunds typically arrive in cash on the boat or by wire within 48 hours of disembarkation. The MYBA charter agreement guarantees the return. Refund amounts vary wildly — frugal weeks with simple menus and short passages can return 15–25% of the APA, while busy weeks with restaurant nights and watersports activity often return zero. The captain shares a running daily summary so the final number is never a surprise. The MYBA contract binds the refund policy.