Superyacht charter prices can look opaque from the outside. Here are IMPULSIVE’s actual rates for the 2026/27 season and what else to budget for.
At a glance
- One night (24 hours) is AUD $28,000 and one week is AUD $175,000, both including GST, plus APA.
- Day charters start at AUD $16,000 for four hours, plus a food and beverage package.
- The APA is typically 30% of the charter fee, and anything unspent is refunded.
- A 20% surcharge applies from 21 December to 4 January, with a five-night minimum.
Overnight and weekly charters
- One night (24 hours): AUD $28,000 including GST, plus APA
- One week (7 nights, 8 days): AUD $175,000 including GST, plus APA
That covers the yacht, sleeping ten guests in five cabins, and a crew of eight including an executive chef. Split across ten guests, a week works out at $17,500 per person before the APA.
Day charters
- Half day (4 hours): AUD $16,000 including GST, plus a food and beverage package
- Full day (8 hours): AUD $30,000 including GST, plus a food and beverage package
- Day and event charters (3 to 8 hours, up to 80 guests): on request, with per-person food and beverage packages
The APA
Overnight and weekly charters add an APA, typically 30% of the charter fee. It pays for food, drinks, fuel and berthing at cost, and anything unspent is refunded. Read more in what APA means on a yacht charter.
Split across ten guests, a week works out at $17,500 per person before the APA.
Peak season
From 21 December to 4 January, a 20% surcharge applies with a minimum booking of five nights.
Other costs to think about
- Flights to Hamilton Island for the Whitsundays, or Nadi for Fiji
- Positioning if you want the yacht somewhere outside her usual season, like the Gold Coast or Sydney
- Crew gratuity, which is customary in the industry and entirely at your discretion
- Extras like scenic flights over Heart Reef
Getting an exact quote
Every charter is quoted for your dates, group and destination. Send us the details and we will come back with a proposal. See the rates page, day charters or get in touch.
