A yacht charter costs $1,000 a day to $50,000 a week in 2026
A yacht charter costs $1,000 a day to $50,000 a week in 2026, and superyachts cost far more. YachtWay lists small catamarans from about $1,000 a day and sailboats at $5,000 to $50,000 a week. Boatsetter shows a Miami yacht at $2,100 for eight hours. GOBankingRates says weekly prices run from about $10,000 to $4 million. Fuel, food, tax and tips are extra.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| YachtWay | YachtWay lists catamarans from about $1,000 a day or $7,000 to $20,000 a week, sailboats at $5,000 to $50,000 or more a week, and says to add 50 to 55 percent for extras. |
| Boatsetter | Boatsetter shows a Miami yacht listed at $2,100 for an eight hour day, or about $3,300 with fuel, dock fees and tips. |
| GOBankingRates | GOBankingRates says weekly yacht charters run from about $10,000 to $4 million, with a 92 foot yacht starting at $44,000 per week. |
Yacht charter price by boat and trip
| Boat or trip | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small catamaran, per day | From about $1,000 | YachtWay |
| Catamaran, per week | $7,000 to $20,000 | YachtWay |
| Sailboat, per week | $5,000 to $50,000 or more | YachtWay |
| Entry-level motor yacht, per week | About $20,000 | YachtWay |
| Miami yacht, eight hours | $2,100 | Boatsetter |
| Same Miami day with fuel, dock and tips | About $3,300 | Boatsetter |
| Weekly charter range | $10,000 to $4 million | GOBankingRates |
| 92 foot yacht, per week | From $44,000 | GOBankingRates |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Boat type | YachtWay lists catamarans at $7,000 to $20,000 a week and sailboats at $5,000 to $50,000 or more. Entry-level motor yachts start near $20,000 a week. |
| Length of trip | Boatsetter shows a Miami yacht at $2,100 for an eight hour day. GOBankingRates lists a 92 foot yacht at $44,000 per week. |
| Extras on top | YachtWay says to add 50 to 55 percent for fuel, food, drinks, taxes and tips. A $50,000 base can become about $77,500. |
| Tips for the crew | Boatsetter says tips of 15 to 20 percent of the charter fee are not usually in the quote. GOBankingRates gives the same range. |
| Place and season | YachtWay shows Greece at $20,000 to $100,000 or more a week. Boatsetter says summer is the peak season and costs more. |
What the price includes
The base rate covers the boat and usually the crew. It often leaves out fuel, food, drinks, dock fees, taxes and tips. GOBankingRates says an Advance Provisioning Allowance, or APA, pays for food, drinks, fuel and dockage. Boatsetter shows a $2,100 day growing to about $3,300 with extras. Ask what is in the quote.
Who charges this and how it is billed
Charter brokers, boat owners and booking sites all sell yacht trips. Most bill a base rate for the boat and crew, plus an APA. The APA is paid up front and covers fuel, food, drinks and dock fees. GOBankingRates says tax can reach 22 percent in some places. Tips are paid at the end. Ask for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit, and ask what happens to any APA money left over. A written contract protects both sides if plans or the weather change.
When you need this
A yacht charter is a treat, not a must. People book one for a family trip, a birthday, a team outing, or a wedding event. Choose the date first, since summer is the busiest time. Decide how many guests you will have, because that sets the boat size and the price each person pays.
How to judge your quote
- Is the price all-inclusive, or plus expenses?
- What does the APA cover, and who keeps what is left over?
- Is the crew tip of 15 to 20 percent in the quote?
- Are taxes and dock fees listed on their own?
- Compare the total with the range above: $1,000 to $50,000 per day or week for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Charter a smaller boat. YachtWay lists a catamaran at $1,000 a day, far below a motor yacht at about $20,000 a week.
- Split the cost with friends. Boatsetter shows a $3,300 day costs $275 each with 12 people and $412.50 each with 8 people.
- Book off peak. Boatsetter says summer is the busiest time, so a trip in a slower month may cost less.
- Ask for an all-inclusive quote. Boatsetter says charter type matters, and a plus-expenses deal can add 50 to 55 percent, as YachtWay says.
- Pick a day trip. GOBankingRates says some firms offer day charters, such as under $2,500 a day on the French Riviera.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from YachtWay, Boatsetter and GOBankingRates. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does it cost to charter a yacht?
YachtWay lists small catamarans from about $1,000 a day and sailboats at $5,000 to $50,000 or more a week. GOBankingRates says weekly prices run to $4 million.
What is an APA?
GOBankingRates says an Advance Provisioning Allowance pays for food, drinks, activities, fuel and dockage. YachtWay says to add 50 to 55 percent on top of the base rate.
How much should I tip the crew?
Boatsetter says tips are 15 to 20 percent of the charter fee. GOBankingRates gives the same range.
How much is a day charter?
Boatsetter shows a Miami yacht at $2,100 for eight hours. GOBankingRates says some French Riviera day charters cost under $2,500 a day.
What does the weekly price leave out?
Often fuel, food, drinks, taxes and tips. YachtWay says a $50,000 base can become about $77,500 all-in.