Author: Jason Acosta
Charter Guides
What’s Included in a Yacht Charter Fee: MYBA vs CYBA Terms (2026)
A yacht charter fee covers different things on CYBA all-inclusive terms than on MYBA plus expenses. See both contracts, the APA, and the 70-foot fleet split.
Charter Guides
Yacht Charter Costs Explained: Rates, APA, Taxes and Add-Ons (2026)
A $40,000 BVI catamaran week lands at about $46,000 to $48,000; a $60,000 Bahamas motor yacht near $100,000. Every line of yacht charter costs, worked.
Charter Guides
What Is APA in Yacht Charter? The 2026 Numbers (MYBA, IYBA, and When It’s Zero)
What is APA in yacht charter? A pre-funded expense account, most often 35% of the base rate on plus-expenses boats and zero on 98% of all-inclusive rates.
Yachting Tips
What is the 12 Person Yacht Rule?
Understand why most yacht charters cap at 12 guests and what to do if your group is larger.
Lifestyle
Luxury Hotels in St Barts: Best Areas to Book
A practical guide to the best areas to book luxury hotels in St Barts based on beach access, dining, views, and travel style.
Charter Guides
BVI Crewed Yacht Charter: Complete Insider Guide 2026
A BVI crewed yacht charter lists a $32,000 median week for 8 guests, all-inclusive. See what the rate covers, the size bands, and the one line that never does.
Destinations
Ultimate Guide to Caribbean Crewed Charter Destinations
The Caribbean's top crewed charter destinations compared side-by-side, with pricing, best-fit traveler profiles, and insider picks for first-timers and repeat guests.
Destinations
BVI vs. Bahamas vs. St. Martin Charter Comparison (2026)
Compare BVI, Bahamas, St. Martin and the Grenadines for your next charter. A crewed catamaran week for eight lands at $32,400 to $41,540 depending on where you sail it.
Yachting Tips
Sailing the British Virgin Islands: First-Timer’s Guide 2026
Sailing the British Virgin Islands for the first time? On a crewed charter you sail nothing. The week, the documents, and what a 2026 BVI charter really costs.
Luxury Travel Trends
Crewed Yacht Charter vs. Luxury Resort: A Price Comparison
For groups of 10 or more, a crewed Caribbean charter costs only slightly more per person than a luxury resort, within about 10% with tips counted on both sides, and makes for a far more memorable week.