Why are Grenadines yacht prices shown without APA and taxes?

Daniel Asmus
Owner, Charter Broker, Active CYBA Member, IYBA, ECPY, DMA Yachting

Because the yacht is the same for everyone and the spending is not. One group drinks champagne and dives every day; another snorkels and eats ashore.

The published figure is the charter fee, which is the part that does not move. On top of it sit the APA where the yacht uses one, the national clearance and cruising charges, and the island access fees. Gratuity is separate again and discretionary.

It is the industry convention rather than a quirk of ours, and we would rather quote you the whole committed number early than surprise you later. Ask us for the all-in figure for your dates and we will put it in writing.