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 What’s the Price Tag on This Adventure?  will work closely with the captain to finalize your itinerary,
 This will ultimately depend on your specific choices and   ensuring it aligns perfectly with your tastes and desires.
 preferences.  Factors  like  the  yacht,  the  crew,  the  dura-  Whether  you’re  looking  for  secluded  beaches,  vibrant
 tion of your charter, and the destination will all play a role   towns,  or  cultural  landmarks,  your  itinerary  will  be  cus-
 in determining the final cost. To help guide you, we’ve   tomized to match — and exceed — your expectations.
 broken  down  the  key  components,  such  as  the  charter
 fee and additional costs. Included in the charter fee are   And It’s Time to Enjoy Life Onboard!
 the  private  yacht,  a  professional  crew  (when  not  bare-  After all the anticipation, it’s finally time to step onboard
 boat), water toys, entertainment systems, onboard ame-  (and  leave  your  shoes  outside!).  We  will  be  there  to
 nities, and yacht insurance (though personal travel insur-  welcome you and ensure everything is in perfect order.
 ance  is  recommended).  The  size  of  the  yacht,  the  year   Then, it’s time for you to enjoy the vacation you’ve been
 it was built, the number of crew members, the location,   waiting for — and truly deserve! Your yacht charter is all
 and  other  variables  all  influence  the  charter  fee.  There   about relaxation and adventure. From water sports and
 are also additional costs to keep in mind. These include   fine dining to exploring picturesque destinations, local
 the Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), which covers   culture, or archaeological sites, your crew will take care
 fuel, food, beverages, and docking fees (typically ~35%   of every detail. Whether you want to stay in one place
 of the charter fee), as well as taxes and VAT, which vary   for the whole trip or explore a different destination ev-
 by destination. Crew gratuity is also an additional cost,   ery  day,  the  captain  will  optimize  your  itinerary  based
 depending on the quality of service.  on  weather  conditions  and  your  preferences,  offering
 flexibility for last-minute changes. Throughout your trip,
 Securing Your Yacht: Time to Make It Official  the captain will also keep you updated about expenses
 You  are  now  one  signature  away  from  diving  into  the   — unless you don’t want to... At the end of your journey,
 crystal-clear waters of your destination (don’t try this in   you will review the final APA expenses, and any remain-
 Alaska!).  To  secure  your  booking  and  make  everything   ing balance will either be refunded or settled. Gratuities
 official, we prepare a contract — using best practices and   can be given to the crew as a heartfelt thank-you if they
 official agreements recognized in the yacht charter indus-  meet your expectations and make your experience truly
 try. Once we have the contract fully signed, it’s payment   unforgettable. As your unforgettable journey comes to
 time. The payment structure is straightforward and usu-  an  end,  your  disembarkation  time  will  be  arranged  to
 ally consists of two main parts:  ensure  a  smooth  and  relaxed  departure.  We'll  coordi-
 • An initial deposit of 50% of the charter fee upon signing   nate with you and the crew to make sure everything is
 the contract, to reserve your yacht and dates.  handled  seamlessly,  leaving  you  with  sweet  memories
 • The remaining 50% of the charter fee, along with the   that will last. By the way, your feedback and reviews are
 APA and any applicable taxes, is due one month before   incredibly important to us, as they’re the key to helping
 your departure date.  us achieve excellence.
 This payment process ensures that all logistics are han-
 dled in advance, giving the crew ample time to prepare   Welcome to the World of Yachting Excellence  Every hour on board tells a different story —
 for  your  trip  and  tailor  the  experience  to  your  specific   With  expert  guidance  and  careful  planning,  your  first   sun-drenched days, barefoot moments,
 requests. With everything in place, you can focus on en-  yacht  charter  will  be  an  unmatched  experience  —  one
 joying a stress-free and extraordinary journey.  you'll  want  to  repeat!  From  the  moment  you  step  on-  sea-kissed laughter, and starlit serenity.
 board to the final sunset of your journey, luxury and ex-
 The Countdown Has Begun  citement await at every turn. All that’s left is to embark on
 One to two months before your charter, we will ask you   the marvelous world of yachting!
 to complete a Preference List that we will send you. This   Sea Alliance Group is here to ensure your charter experi-
 document allows you to share important details with us   ence is flawless. With years of expertise in yacht charters,
 and the crew to personalize your experience — such as   sales, and management, we provide a personalized ap-
 dietary restrictions, preferred activities, special occasions   proach to each request.
 to  celebrate,  and  more.  Additionally,  we  can  arrange   After  all,  we  are  large  enough  to  deliver,  and  small
 transfers, special excursions, and other services, ensuring   enough to care.
 your trip is completely stress-free and amazing. Last but   Contact us today and let’s plan your dream yacht vaca-
 not least, with the details from your Preference List, we   tion. •



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