Epic Yacht Charters

Croatia has 9 international airports including Split (SPU), Zadar (ZAD) and Dubrovnik (DBV), which are all close to the coast. Most crewed yacht charters in Croatia will start in Split with direct flights from Chicago, New York, Dallas, Miami and Houston as well as from many locations across Europe.

You can fly commercial or private into Nassau (airport code NAS). After a taxi ride, your yacht will pick you up at the marina. You may wish to fly into the Exuma Cays on a small plane to start your sailing vacation there and then you can depart from Nassau when you leave.

You would fly commercially to St. Maarten (Dutch side) code SXM. There is also a smaller airstrip in Grande Case on the French side only for local flights. A taxi will take you to the marinas inside the lagoon.

There are multiple ways to get to the BVI, including Beef Island on Tortola (airport code EIS). The Tortola airport has many flights daily from Miami with American, Puerto Rico and St Maarten via Cape Air, Seaborne, and Liat Airlines. You can also fly into St Thomas and take a scenic 45-minute ferry ride into the BVI. The ferry arrives at multiple ports in the BVI, and with advance notice, we can arrange for your yacht to pick you up at ferry terminals. Private water taxis are available if you wish to depart on your own time and travel in style with your group.

There are various airlines flying directly into St. Thomas. Airport (code STT). Flights are also daily from Puerto Rico (code SJU). Most international flights depart in the afternoon, which is convenient since your yacht charter ends at noon. Once in the USVI, short flights will take you to St. Croix.

Greece has 14 International airports, with Athens (ATH) being the largest. There are many direct flights available to Athens from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York, which alone has 60 direct flights per day! As a US citizen, there are no visa requirements. You can get to any island in Greece to start your yacht charter, using the airport and ferry system. We would suggest spending a few nights in Athens before you board your crewed yacht. This way you can take some time to acclimatize and take in some sites, such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Yacht charters tend to start in Athens, Piraeus, or Lavrion. Taxis and private limos are easily available to take you to the marina to meet your yacht and the crew.

Your private yacht chef caters to most special diets and allergies. We will send you a preference sheet 2 months before your charter for you to complete. Here you can list any special diets or allergies anyone in your group may have. We will forward this to your chef and then he/she can plan a menu. It is not uncommon to have several special diets on one charter. If this is a need, Epic Yacht Charters will inquire with yachts during the search process and discuss it with the chef.

Caribbean yachts (not large motor yachts) are all-inclusive with a professional captain and private chef. Larger vessels may have additional crew such as deckhands and steward(ess). All meals, snacks, standard ship’s bar (liquor, wine, beer, and soft drinks), fuel for the vessel and tender, insurance for the vessel and crews, all water sports activities, and SCUBA diving on some vessels are part of your package. Not included are crew gratuities (15%-20%), optional marina docking/berthing for an overnight stay, excursions and meals ashore, port fees in the BVI, special requests for top-shelf liquor, wine, or excessive alcohol consumption, and transfers to and from the airport. Greece and Croatia yachts include the use of the charter yacht, professional crew, and onboard equipment and water Sports gear and activities. All other daily expenses will be covered with an Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA). This is typically 25%-40% of the charter fee, which can vary according to the yacht type, itinerary, and possible charter requests and requirements. The APA payment is collected with the final balance APA expenses include fuel for both the yacht and tender, provisions, marina fees, moorings, airport transfers, cruising permits, canal fees, scuba diving, onshore excursions, electronic communications, and local taxes Your yacht will be fully fuelled and provisioned, according to your preferences, when you step onboard. The Captain will keep all receipts, along with a running log of expenses, which can be viewed at any time during your charter Any APA that has not been spent will be returned to you at the end of the charter. If expenses exceed the APA during your charter, additional funds will need to be submitted. Your captain will update and advise you if any further payment is required. This will need to be paid before you disembark Crew Gratuity is separate and is typically 10%-15% of the charter rate. This should be given to your captain at the end of your charter

Crewed yacht charters range from $25,000 per week to $100,000.00 per week for a large catamaran or small motor yacht. Luxury Motor yachts start closer to $70,000.00 per week and may offer plus expenses options.

Yacht charters in Greece and Croatia run from April through to the end of October. High Season – July – August – Average 85 °F (29 °C) Mid-Season – June – September – Average 77 °F (25 °C) Low Season – April, May and October – 71 °F (22 °C) Expect to pay more for a crewed yacht charter during July and August.

For most Caribbean charters that are all inclusive: Not included are crew gratuities of 15-20%, optional marina docking/berthing for an overnight stay, excursions, and meals ashore, special requests for top-shelf liquor, wine, or excessive alcohol consumption, and transfers to and from the airport. For Greece and Croatia charters or APA charters “plus expenses”: APA expenses include fuel for both the yacht and tender, provisions, dockage, moorings, airport transfers, cruising permits and taxes, scuba diving and onshore excursions. The APA payment is typically 25%-30% of the base charter rate for sailing yachts and 30%-40% for motor yachts. Your captain will purchase provisions, taxes, fuel etc for the charter using the APA and will keep all receipts along with a running log of expenses. This can be viewed at any time during your charter.If you do not use all of the APA this will be returned to you at the end of your charter. If you exceed the APA you will need to settle your account before you disembark. Greece and Croatia charters do not include crew gratuity which is typically 10%-15% of the charter cost.