By Sea

No. B&R guides first-time and experienced charterers alike through yacht selection, itinerary design, pricing and pre-departure preparation.

For groups of more than six, start planning at least 9 to 18 months ahead for Europe and the Americas, and 12 to 18 months for Asia, Oceania and Africa. Peak seasons need more lead time. Smaller groups have more flexibility, and last-minute charters are often possible. 

We plan charters for families of any size and any number of generations. Group size is shaped by the yachts available in each region. Popular sailing destinations with large charter fleets offer the widest range.

The biggest factor is the yacht itself. Choosing one is as tailored as the itinerary, and every yacht is priced differently, so we don’t quote a set price. Your Experience Designer will help you find the right yacht for your group and walk you through the full picture.

Yachts suit mixed groups especially well. Some of your group might hike or cycle ashore while others stay on board and enjoy the crew, amenities and activities the yacht offers. You also unpack once, with no moving between hotels every few days. Tell us about any mobility or health needs early, since they can affect yacht selection as well as daily plans.

Most charters run for a week. Shorter or longer charters are often possible, especially outside peak season.

1. Fill in the online planning form with your destination, dates, group size, budget, occasion and who’s travelling. 
2. Our Traveller Experience Team talks through your preferences with you. 
3. You’re matched with an Experience Designer, who helps you select a yacht and then builds your journey around it.

The yacht is usually selected first. We then design the route and experiences around your yacht, destination, season and the interests of your group.

Yes. Routes and activities can shift with the weather, sea conditions or local availability, always with your safety and experience in mind.

The base charter rate generally covers the yacht and crew. Your tailored proposal will spell out the applicable VAT, the APA and the separate B&R Ground Services that shape your time ashore.

VAT is the government tax applied to the yacht charter. The rate varies by destination and itinerary.

APA, or Advance Provisioning Allowance, is a pre-funded account for expenses that vary during the voyage, such as fuel, food and drink, marina or port fees and permits. The captain manages the allowance, tracks spending and reconciles it at the end of the charter. Any remaining balance is returned and any shortfall is settled. Every expense is billed at cost, with nothing marked up.

It can. A one-way itinerary may require the yacht to travel to or from its home port before or after your charter. If this applies to your route, we’ll flag it early and explain how it affects the overall investment.

Your B&R itinerary is costed separately from the charter. It covers what happens on land: meals ashore, curated private events, transportation, pre- and post-trip hotels, Guide services, entry fees, and bike rentals with GPS routes.