All-Inclusive Charters
All-Inclusive Yacht Charter Greece
One price covers the yacht, the crew, the food, the fuel, the drinks. Decided on at booking.
Why all-inclusive
Best suited for
- First-time charterers wanting predictable total cost
- Corporate off-sites with single-line-item accounting requirements
- Group charters where APA splitting across guests is awkward
- Charterers nervous about APA budget overruns on heavy itineraries
- International clients who prefer not to manage multiple cash flows
When all-inclusive is the right choice
All-inclusive contracts are available across the season but vary in availability. Peak weeks (mid-July to mid-August) see fewer all-inclusive options because most owners prefer the variable APA structure during high-cost weeks. Shoulder weeks offer more all-inclusive flexibility. Multi-week charters often qualify for all-inclusive at a premium worth paying for the predictability.
Notes from George
- All-inclusive premiums vary. Some yachts charge 8 to 15% above standard MYBA pricing for the all-inclusive option. Others charge no premium and price the APA conservatively. Ask both prices before deciding.
- All-inclusive doesn't always include premium spirits. Standard wine and house spirits, yes; specific high-end Champagnes or single-malt scotches, no, those are typically extra.
- Gratuity is usually NOT in all-inclusive packages, even when called 'fully-inclusive'. Tip in cash at the end, 10 to 18% of the base rate.
- Greek VAT is also typically NOT in all-inclusive packages. Check the contract; 12 to 24% VAT is added on top.
- All-inclusive packages are cleaner for accounting but slightly less flexible on service. APA contracts give more room to make in-charter requests; all-inclusive locks the menu and provisioning before boarding.
Frequently asked
About all-inclusive yacht charter greece
What's typically included in an 'all-inclusive' yacht charter?
The yacht, the crew, fuel, food, standard wine and spirits, dockage, mooring fees, and ordinary running costs. Typically NOT included: premium spirits and Champagne, special-order wines, crew gratuity, Greek charter VAT, scuba diving courses with external instructors, and any helicopter or off-yacht transport.
Is all-inclusive cheaper or more expensive than APA?
On most weeks, all-inclusive is 5 to 12% more expensive than the equivalent APA charter would settle at, but predictable. If your itinerary runs lighter than budgeted, APA returns the unused balance; all-inclusive does not. Charterers comfortable with budget variance often save on APA. First-time charterers usually prefer all-inclusive predictability.
Can we customise the menu on an all-inclusive charter?
Yes, within the pre-set provisioning. The chef will accommodate dietary preferences and create the planned menu around your taste. Specific ingredients beyond the provisioning (special-order wines, premium proteins, unusual ingredients) may add cost. Brief us 4 weeks before.
How does drinks budget work in all-inclusive?
Standard table wines, beers, ordinary spirits, soft drinks: included. Premium wines (above €40/bottle retail), Champagne, vintage spirits, fine whiskeys: often excluded or added at cost. Specific wine or Champagne requests should be discussed with the broker at booking.
Is the gratuity included?
Usually not, even on packages called 'fully-inclusive'. Crew gratuity convention is 10 to 18% of the base rate, paid in cash at the end of the charter. Always ask explicitly whether gratuity is included; the answer is almost always no.