Booking terms

Raja Ampat Yacht Charter Payment Terms

Q: How much deposit is required to confirm a Raja Ampat yacht?

Typically 50% at booking to secure the yacht, with the balance due 90–120 days before embarkation. Some yachts use 30% + 30% + 40%, or a single 50/50 structure. Exact terms are on the yacht's own MYBA-style or Indonesian charter agreement.

Q: When is the balance due?

Most yachts require the balance 90–120 days before embarkation. Last-minute bookings (< 60 days) usually require full payment at signing.

Q: What are typical cancellation terms?

Terms are yacht-specific. Common structure: 100% refund up to booking + cooling-off, 50% refund up to 180 days out, 25% up to 90 days, no refund inside 90 days. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

Q: Do I need to sign a charter agreement?

Yes — every private yacht charter uses a formal charter agreement (Indonesian yacht agreement or a MYBA-style contract). It covers rates, inclusions, terms, cancellation, force majeure and liability.

Q: What payment methods are accepted?

International wire transfer in USD or EUR is the standard. Card payments are rarely accepted for the full amount. Wire details are on the yacht owner's invoice.

Q: What happens if the yacht cannot depart (weather / mechanical)?

The charter agreement covers force majeure and mechanical unavailability. Yachts either substitute a comparable vessel, refund the affected portion or reschedule. Trip insurance covers guest-side disruption.

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Quick answer

Raja Ampat yacht charter payment terms depend on the yacht, booking date, season and charter agreement. Most private charters require a deposit to confirm the yacht, with the balance due before embarkation. Final payment, cancellation terms and inclusions should always be confirmed before booking.

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Typical deposit: 50%
Balance: 90 – 120 days out
Payment: USD / EUR wire
Agreement: MYBA-style / Indonesian

Structure

How yacht charter payments work

Once you accept an option and sign the charter agreement, a deposit confirms the yacht for your dates. The balance is due at a fixed number of days before embarkation. Money goes directly to the yacht owner's account — never held by a broker.

Deposit

Typical deposit structures

Structure	At signing	Second	Balance
50 / 50 (most common)	50%	—	50% 90–120 days out
30 / 30 / 40	30%	30% at 180 days	40% at 90 days
Last-minute (< 60 days)	100%	—	—

50 / 50 (most common)

At signing: 50%
Second: —
Balance: 50% 90–120 days out

30 / 30 / 40

At signing: 30%
Second: 30% at 180 days
Balance: 40% at 90 days

Last-minute (< 60 days)

At signing: 100%
Second: —
Balance: —

Cancellation

Typical cancellation terms

Days before charter	Refund
180+ days	Up to 50% refund
90 – 180 days	Up to 25% refund
< 90 days	Usually no refund
Force majeure / mechanical	Substitute yacht or refund per agreement

180+ days

Refund: Up to 50% refund

90 – 180 days

Refund: Up to 25% refund

< 90 days

Refund: Usually no refund

Force majeure / mechanical

Refund: Substitute yacht or refund per agreement

Exact figures are yacht-specific. Trip cancellation insurance covering the full charter fee is strongly recommended.

Agreement

What the charter agreement covers

Charter fee, currency, taxes
Inclusions and exclusions
Payment schedule
Cancellation terms
Force majeure and substitution
Insurance responsibilities
Liability limits
Guest and crew conduct

Documents

What documents are needed

Signed charter agreement
Passport copies for all guests
Diving certification cards (if diving)
Insurance certificate
Guest preference form (dietary, cabins, celebrations)

After signing

What happens after confirmation

Signed agreement + deposit → yacht confirmed for your dates.
Guest preference form issued for menus, dietary, celebrations.
Provisional itinerary drafted with the yacht captain.
Balance due at agreed milestone (90–120 days out).
Pre-departure briefing 2–3 weeks before embarkation.
Charter runs; gratuity paid on final day.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much deposit is required to confirm a Raja Ampat yacht?+

Typically 50% at booking to secure the yacht, with the balance due 90–120 days before embarkation. Some yachts use 30% + 30% + 40%, or a single 50/50 structure. Exact terms are on the yacht's own MYBA-style or Indonesian charter agreement.

When is the balance due?+

Most yachts require the balance 90–120 days before embarkation. Last-minute bookings (< 60 days) usually require full payment at signing.

What are typical cancellation terms?+

Terms are yacht-specific. Common structure: 100% refund up to booking + cooling-off, 50% refund up to 180 days out, 25% up to 90 days, no refund inside 90 days. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

Do I need to sign a charter agreement?+

Yes — every private yacht charter uses a formal charter agreement (Indonesian yacht agreement or a MYBA-style contract). It covers rates, inclusions, terms, cancellation, force majeure and liability.

What payment methods are accepted?+

International wire transfer in USD or EUR is the standard. Card payments are rarely accepted for the full amount. Wire details are on the yacht owner's invoice.

What happens if the yacht cannot depart (weather / mechanical)?+

The charter agreement covers force majeure and mechanical unavailability. Yachts either substitute a comparable vessel, refund the affected portion or reschedule. Trip insurance covers guest-side disruption.