If you are chartering a luxury yacht for the first time in Croatia, you will probably have a lot of questions. There are a few details to consider before you sign a contract. Then you can fully enjoy all the advantages of chartering a boat.
One thing is for sure: a charter yacht is perfect for anyone who wants to spend a few carefree hours on the water. At the same time, the wide selection ensures that everyone should be able to find exactly the model that best suits their personal expectations.
In the following sections, you will learn what to look out for before signing the contract, which points are important with regard to taking over the ship, and what it costs to charter a luxury yacht.
What should you look out for before signing the contract?
Regardless of whether you want to buy a luxury yacht or “just” charter it: there are some details that you should consider before signing the contract. The following checklist will help you to take into account some of the most important factors:
- The skipper must be able to present all the necessary documents to rent the yacht. Only work with providers who transparently proceed in this regard.
- Does the yacht meet your personal expectations and the descriptions in the advertisement?
- How much is the deposit you are supposed to pay?
- (If required) Are you allowed to take your pet with you?
- How is the yacht generally equipped?
- Do you have to expect additional costs, such as for the provision of bed linen?
- In which waters and where exactly are you allowed to travel with the chartered yacht?
- To what extent is the yacht insured against damage? What are the sums insured?
- Is it possible to take out travel cancellation insurance?
- What is the best way to get from the airport or train station to the place where the yacht is moored, or by car?
- Is there any damage to the yacht already? (To avoid discussions in advance, it makes sense to document them directly.)
Be sure to take a little time to compare the different models available to you. After all, in addition to the details mentioned above, you should ultimately go with your gut feeling.
Important information about the charter contract
All details relevant to the rental of your yacht must be included in the charter contract. You should not rely on verbal agreements. Make sure that the following details are included in your contract:
- the name and address of the person chartering the yacht and the name and address of the person or company chartering it
- important data about the ship, such as the name and the type of boat
- the price
- the charter period
- information about the place and time of the takeover of the ship (and of course about the return)
- the number of keys handed over
- the documents handed over
- information about the equipment on board (and its condition)
- details of previous damage and defects.
Attention! These are the items that should definitely be included in a complete charter contract. It may be worthwhile to include further details in individual cases. This is advisable, for example, if you want to keep the option of an optional extension of the rental period.
What to look out for when taking over the ship!
To ensure that chartering a luxury yacht is a special experience from the outset (in a positive sense), it makes sense to pay attention to a few factors when taking over the ship.
For example, you should always take the time to compare the details specified in the contract for the respective yacht with its actual condition. Has all damage been documented? Have you received the specified number of keys? Is the yacht equipped as promised?
When you take over the ship, you also accept its condition. Therefore, you should always take a close look and, if necessary, speak directly to the person renting you the boat. Any discrepancies can then be recorded handwritten in the contract.
Prices: How much does it cost to charter a yacht?
The price of a yacht, whether you are chartering or buying, depends on a number of details. Therefore, it is not possible to answer the question “How much does it cost to charter a yacht?” with a standardized statement.
The good news is that many providers now place a high value on transparency.
This enables interested parties to compare prices and conditions in a clear and transparent way. Factors that have a significant influence on how expensive or how cheap it is to charter a yacht include:
- the size of the boat
- the facilities
- the charter duration
- the pricing of the provider.
In this context, it is often exciting to see that the costs are often lower than expected. Accordingly, those who have always wanted to treat themselves to the luxury of a yacht vacation but do not have the necessary budget to afford their own yacht have definitely found a practical alternative in chartering. What’s more, this way you can get to know a new model with each trip.
And who knows? Maybe the next charter trip will make you fall in love with a particular boat and make you want to become a yacht owner after all?
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