Experience the ultimate in comfort, privacy, and personalized service with a luxury motor yacht charter. Spend a week or more exploring the Caribbean or Mediterranean aboard your own private yacht, with a professional captain and crew dedicated to creating an unforgettable vacation. Spacious staterooms, beautifully designed interiors, exceptional dining, expansive outdoor areas, and an impressive selection of water toys make a private motor yacht an extraordinary way to travel.
One of the greatest advantages of a crewed motor yacht charter is the freedom to explore more during your vacation. Cruise between islands, discover secluded bays and beaches, dine ashore, enjoy water sports, or simply relax onboard while your crew takes care of every detail. Many luxury yachts also offer amenities such as Wi-Fi, entertainment systems, Jacuzzis, snorkeling and diving equipment, paddleboards, kayaks, Seabobs, and other water toys.
During the winter charter season, many motor yachts cruise the Caribbean, with popular destinations including the British Virgin Islands (BVI), U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), St. Martin, St. Barts, Antigua, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. During the summer, many yachts relocate to the Mediterranean, offering charters throughout destinations such as Greece, Croatia, Italy, France, and Spain.
Whether island hopping through the BVI, cruising between St. Martin and St. Barts, or exploring the coastlines of Greece and Croatia, a private motor yacht vacation gives you the flexibility to experience multiple destinations while enjoying the comfort and service of a luxury yacht. With greater speed and range than a sailing yacht, motor yachts are ideal for travelers who want to see more, do more, and enjoy every moment along the way.
Explore More with a Luxury Motor Yacht Charter
The speed and range of a luxury motor yacht charter make it possible to explore more destinations during a single vacation. Unlike slower sailing yachts, motor yachts can comfortably cover longer distances, allowing you to wake up in a new anchorage, island, or even country throughout your journey. From the BVI and USVI to St. Martin, St. Barts, Antigua, and beyond, a motor yacht gives you greater freedom to experience the Caribbean your way.
Luxury motor yachts are available in a wide range of sizes, from smaller private yachts ideal for island hopping to spectacular superyachts over 100 feet with expansive accommodations, professional crews, and premium amenities. Larger yachts command higher charter rates due to their size, operating costs, crew requirements, and level of service, but they also deliver an exceptional luxury vacation experience.
Use our Yacht Charter Search to browse available Caribbean and Mediterranean motor yachts and compare yachts based on destination, size, accommodations, amenities, and charter rates.
Understanding Motor Yacht Charter Pricing
Pricing for a private motor yacht charter depends on the yacht, destination, season, itinerary, and charter terms. Some Caribbean yachts offer all-inclusive charter rates that may cover accommodations, crew, meals, beverages, and standard onboard amenities, although inclusions vary by yacht.
Many larger motor yachts and Mediterranean charters operate on a plus-expenses basis. In addition to the base charter rate, guests pay an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) to cover expenses such as fuel, food and beverages, dockage, and other costs associated with the charter. Taxes, VAT, cruising fees, and delivery or repositioning fees may also apply depending on the yacht and destination.
Throughout the charter, the captain manages the APA and keeps a detailed record of expenses. At the end of your vacation, you’ll receive an accounting of the funds used. Any remaining balance is returned, while expenses exceeding the APA are settled by the charterer.
Whether you’re dreaming of island hopping through the Caribbean or cruising the Mediterranean, Luxury Yacht Vacation can help match you with a motor yacht that fits your group, destination, preferences, and budget. Yacht charter availability changes quickly, especially during peak seasons, so booking early provides the best selection of yachts, crews, and travel dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
With a motor yacht charter in the Caribbean via Luxury Yacht Vacation, you benefit from expert knowledge of the locations, luxury amenities, and a professional crew, all tailored by experts who know the region.
Some of the best islands in the Caribbean to explore via motor yacht include the British Virgin Islands (BVI), St. Martin, Antigua, and St. Barth, thanks to their scenic anchorages and proximity.
Yes. Many of Luxury Yacht Vacation’s crewed motor yachts use contracts, where a package rate includes accommodation, crew, and some provisions.
APA, or Advanced Provisioning Allowance, is a pre-paid fund provided by the client to cover anticipated onboard expenses during a crewed yacht charter, including food, beverages, fuel, and dockage fees.
A motor yacht relies fully on engines for power, while a motor sailer (or motor sailing yacht) combines both motor and sails for flexible cruising.
Most crewed motor yachts accommodate 6–12 guests, depending on size and cabin layout.
The prime season is December through April, when the weather is warm, dry, and ideal for island-hopping.
Absolutely. Many motor sailer yachts available through Luxury Yacht Vacation are ideal for birthdays, honeymoons, and small group celebrations.
To ensure that your charter yacht vacation is the best it can be, your captain and crew need to know as much about your charter preferences as possible.