Does a one-week charter mean a full seven days?
A. Again, it depends on the country, local custom, and the owner/operator. In the Caribbean, Seychelles, Polynesia (but not only these), the term is usually a full seven days, from noon to noon. In the Mediterranean it’s usually seven days less several hours, as charters are booked back-to-back (you disembark in the morning, it leaves again in the afternoon). In such cases yachts are thoroughly inspected between each charter to ensure you leave in a safe and reliable vessel. Following the yacht’s previous charter, any items lost must be replaced, running maintenance carried out, small repairs put in hand. In the unlikely event of severe equipment failure, a replacement yacht must be supplied. It all takes time. Your contract times will therefore vary. We’ll advise you as necessary.
