How is APA calculated?

APA is calculated as a percentage of the base charter fee — typically 25% to 35%, depending on yacht size and the itinerary. A broker looks at three things: yacht size (fuel burn scales with hull length), the planned itinerary (island-hopping burns more than one-base anchoring), and the time of year (peak-season dockage and provisioning cost more). A 50-foot BVI catamaran on a relaxed week sits at 25%. A 100-foot motor yacht cruising the Grenadines lands closer to 35%. The captain tracks every expense day-by-day and reconciles the actual spend against the deposit at the end of the charter. Talk to a broker for an APA estimate on your dates.