{"id":13105,"date":"2023-06-14T15:32:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T13:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/guide-to-your-first-charter\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T13:30:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T12:30:34","slug":"luxury-yacht-charter-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/luxury-yacht-charter-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury yacht charter guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luxury yacht charter guide &#8211; Mediterranean<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91d77b-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91d77b-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_91d77b-28\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91d77b-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91d77b-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_91d77b-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91d77b-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91d77b-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_91d77b-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_91d77b-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_91d77b-28\"><strong>BOOKING PROCEDURES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you choose the yacht, we will prepare and send you a Charter Agreement detailing the yacht, your chosen dates, location, cruising area and cost. Booking procedure implies that upon signing this Agreement the first payment, normally 50%, is due.&nbsp;We will also send you a detailed questionnaire requesting information on your travel arrangements,&nbsp;food\/drinks likes and dislikes, special requirements, etc (Your preferences).&nbsp;We call this the &#8220;Preference Form&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balance payment&nbsp;is due&nbsp;1 month prior your embarking. That is when **<strong>APA&nbsp;<\/strong>(ADVANCE PROVISIONING ALLOWANCE)<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is sent to the Captain,&nbsp;so the yacht can purchase provisions in advance ready for your arrival and book berths in your indicated ports.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1686149911554\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><br>WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-motivi-400x266.webp\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n<p>Every\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/charter-blush-01.jpg\"><\/a>charter yacht is fully equipped for charter. You only need to bring your personal possessions\/medications.<br \/>Yacht charter is generally an informal and relaxed kind of holiday, bring bathing suits, cotton shorts, T-shirts, an extra sweater for cooler nights. Of course, you might also like to have the option for more elegant dining and eveningwear. Rubber-sole shoes for a firm grip on slippery decks, to prevent injuries and to protect the boat&#8217;s surface is always recommended. Soft luggage instead of bulky space-consuming suitcases is a must.\u00a0Bring also your favourite music &#8211; yachts have bluetooth connection!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1686151921248\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><br>CHARTER ITINERARY<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/snorkeling-400x225.jpg\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n<p>We eliminate the guesswork for you when it comes to planning the itinerary for your luxury yacht charter. We will consider your requirements down to the finest detail, and together with your Captain we will prepare a charter plan that meets your desires. Please be flexible. Your captain and crew are familiar with the local cruising grounds and weather patterns. Trust in\u00a0their guidance when planning an itinerary and understand that plans may change. Once you arrive at the yacht, you will discuss your final itinerary with your captain. He will have the latest\u00a0weather report and can suggest the best feasible itinerary under the current wind conditions in order to have a\u00a0smooth, fun, relaxed and most importantly, safe\u00a0yachting experience!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1686152125258\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><br><br>GRATUITY \/ TIPS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/luxury-charter-yacht-09-heed-crew-service-400x273.jpg\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n<p>Did you enjoy your time on board?<br \/>\u2022 Did the boat\/crew fulfill your expectations?<br \/>\u2022 Did you enjoy the food?<br \/>\u2022 Were you happy with the service provided?<br \/>\u2022 Were the captain and crew always polite?<br \/>\u2022 Did you feel safe on board?<br \/>If you were satisfied, you can show your\u00a0satisfaction by tipping the crew. Gratuity varies\u00a0between 5%\u00a0to 15% but is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for choosing us and happy holidays on board!<\/p>\n<p>AM charter team<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>*<\/strong>*This is an advance payment to pay for all your expenses occurring during your trip. It is estimated at 20% of the charter fee for sailing yachts or 30% for motor yachts due to higher fuel consumption. A.P.A. funds are used to pay your drinks, provisioning, any transfer services, mooring fees, fuel, etc. At the end of the charter, the captain will present you all the accounts and receipts and advise about any remaining balance. Any remaining amount will be refunded to you in cash or via bank transfer after viewing and accepting the final A.P.A.\u00a0statement with signatures from both you and the captain<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guide for your first charter in the Mediterranean here you will find the main procedures for booking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20192,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,166],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-update","category-yachting-life-en"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1,"label":"News and updates"},{"value":166,"label":"Yachting Life"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mia-kai_am-charterChakra_Exterior2.jpg",1024,768,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"AM Charter","author_link":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/author\/amcharter\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1,"name":"News and updates","slug":"news-and-update","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":82,"filter":"raw","term_order":"3","cat_ID":1,"category_count":82,"category_description":"","cat_name":"News and updates","category_nicename":"news-and-update","category_parent":0},{"term_id":166,"name":"Yachting Life","slug":"yachting-life-en","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":166,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":1,"count":60,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","cat_ID":166,"category_count":60,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Yachting Life","category_nicename":"yachting-life-en","category_parent":1}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13105","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13105"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13105\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20192"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.am-charter.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}