The charter rate includes the yacht provided in full commission and with all necessary equipment, properly insured for marine risks and managed by a crew, whose wages, food and clothing are paid by the owner. All operating costs will be at your own expense and include (but are not limited to) fuel provisioning of food and drinks, communications, custom clearance, local taxes, port fees, motorized water activities.

If you are planning to embark and/or disembark in a port which is not the yacht's home port, delivery and/or redelivery fees may be applicable based on the fuel consumption of the transfer

Once your personal charter planner has confirmed the availability of the yacht you've chosen and that we have agreed on your port of embarkation/disembarkation, you will receive a charter agreement to sign along with a request for payment to secure the booking

Once your charter is confirmed, your charter planner will invite you to fill in a questionnaire which outlines all details of your charter: food and drink preferences, allergies, dietary and medical requirements but also travel plans, guest list, itinerary, activities. When complete, we will pass it on to your Captain and crew so that they can start arranging the best charter for you.

Smoking is only allowed outside on deck and in the case of some yachts in dedicated outside areas only. Please consult Seabird for verification. For safety reasons, smoking in cabins and staterooms is prohibited on all yachts.

The recreation equipment listed for the yachts is believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed as they are liable to change at short notice. Should changes become necessary, the owner of the yacht will make every effort possible to comparably replace the equipment. Personal watercraft (jet-skis, wave-rumers, sea-bob etc) may be restricted in certain cruising areas and guests will also require an appropriate operating licence. Please check with Seabird first for any guidelines or if you have any specific requirements in this regard.

Crew gratuities are discretionary, although it is customary for a charterer who has enjoyed the kind and attentive service of an obliging crew to extend a gratuity. Crew gratuities are normally approximately 10 per cent of the charter fee, but can be adjusted up or down according to your level of satisfaction. The best way to ensure that all crew members receive equal recognition is to entrust the distribution of gratuities to the captain. In this way, inconspicuous crew members such as engineers and culinary staff, who make an important contribution to your enjoyment, will not be overlooked.

A deposit of 50 per cent of the total charter fee is payable by bank transfer immediately on signature of the MYBA Charter Agreement. The remaining 50 per cent, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance, together with any taxes, delivery fees and any additionally agreed charges, is payable by bank transfer five weeks before the commencement of the charter.

APA stands for Advance Provisioning Allowance. The APA is requested at the final payment to cover operating expenses such as fuel, food, drinks, port fees... These funds will be given to the Captain before the start of your charter so that he can fuel and provision the yacht for your specific needs before you step onboard. During your charter, you can ask the Captain for an up-to- date summary of the accounts at any time-there is no mark-up so you pay everything at cost and you can check the receipts. H. during the charter, the expenditure exceeds the sum already paid, additional funds will be required. Of course, any APA left at the end of your charter will be reimbursed to you in full. The APA is usually calculated at 25% of the charter fee.

Please note that due to European Union tax legislation, Value Added Tax may be charged on the gross Charter Fee and delivery costs for charters taking place in European Union Waters. Local taxes may also apply in other countries and our brokers will provide any prevailing rates according to your chosen cruising destination and itinerary.

We are always happy to suggest cruising itineraries, activities, restaurants based on your tastes, desires and plans. We will liaise daily with your Captain to ensure everything runs smoothly and you have the best time onboard. A private concierge service is available for all clients of Seazen II and our team takes care of all the arrangements you need whether it is a restaurant booking. an airport transfer, VIP meet and greet

The cancellation policy varies from one contract to another. As per MYBA, if for some reason you have to cancel your charter, the owner of the yacht may retain the full amount or just the deposit. The amount retained depends on the timing of your cancellation. For instance, if you cancel after payment of the deposit but before payment of the second installment, the owner is entitled to retain the deposit paid. If the entire charter foe has been paid, the owner is entitled to retain the entire amount-only the APA will be returned in full. Talk to our team to examine all options.

MYBA is the Worldwide Yachting Association which was founded in 1984 and requires yachting professionals to hold a particular insurance and abide by specific terms and conditions. By chartering with us, you benefit from the best procedural safeguards available across the industry.

Seabird strongly recommends charterers take out Cancellation and Curtailment Insurance to protect their investment unforeseen circumstances prevent or curtail their charter. Additionally. All members of the charter party should be covered by Personal Accident and Medical Insurance, and their personal effects should be insured against theft, loss or damage. Other forms of insurance, such as Charter's Liability may also be prudent. Our brokers will be pleased to assist you with additional advice in this matter.