If you have looked at superyacht rates, you will have seen “plus APA” next to the price. It confuses a lot of first-time charterers, so here is what it means.
At a glance
- APA stands for Advance Provisioning Allowance, paid on top of the charter fee.
- It covers food, drinks, fuel, berthing and any extras you ask for.
- On IMPULSIVE it is typically 30% of the charter fee for overnight and weekly charters.
- Everything is bought at cost, with receipts, and anything left over is refunded.
What APA stands for
APA is the Advance Provisioning Allowance. It is money you pay before the charter, on top of the charter fee, to cover the running costs of your trip.
Why it exists
The charter fee pays for the yacht and the crew. It does not cover the things that change from charter to charter: what you eat and drink, how far you cruise, where you berth. Rather than guess at those costs and build them into a higher fixed price, the APA lets you pay for exactly what you use.
What it usually covers
- Food and drinks, bought to your preferences
- Fuel for the yacht, tender and water toys
- Marina and berthing fees
- Any extras you ask for, like a scenic flight or a special bottle of wine
How much it is
On IMPULSIVE, the APA is typically 30% of the charter fee for overnight and weekly charters. Day charters work differently, with food and drinks covered by a per-person package instead.
The charter fee pays for the yacht and crew. The APA pays for the trip.
How it is managed
The Captain manages the APA on your behalf. Everything is bought at cost, receipts are kept, and you will get a full account at the end of the charter. If the APA runs low during the trip, the Captain will let you know before spending more. Any money left over is refunded to you.
The short version
The charter fee pays for the yacht and crew. The APA pays for the trip. You only pay for what you use, and anything left is returned.
For current rates, see our rates page or our guide to what a superyacht charter costs in Australia.
