How To Book

Booking Summary

• Select your preferred yacht (or several that you are considering).
• Call us for yacht availability on your preferred vacation dates. Charter rates vary based on the season and are noted on each vessel page. See our Seasonal Rate schedule below for applicable dates.
• Request a quote. We will include any applicable Special Offers.
• Submit 30% Reservation Deposit that includes a non-refundable $200 Booking Fee to book a yacht on the dates you prefer.
• As needed, participate in a Boating Class or Pre-Qualification, or schedule a Cruise and Learn Course
• Submit Final Payment

Select a Boat

Our fleet includes Power Yachts and Sailing Yachts in a variety of sizes to suit nearly any small group of family and friends. We have entry level boats that are great for first timers plus larger yachts for more experienced yachtsman. Please review the boat information on this website to narrow the choice of boats that you prefer.

Check Availability and Special Offers

Call us to share your vacation dates, confirm that your preferred yacht is available, and allow us to answer any questions you have. Charter rates vary based on the season and are noted on each vessel page. See our Seasonal Rate schedule below for applicable dates and check out our Specials to take advantage of any current offers.

Cancellations

If you must cancel your charter the following terms will apply:

Weather is not guaranteed. No refund or credit will be issued for lost charter days due to inclement weather, force majeure, illness, or injury. Optional Trip Protection Insurance may provide coverage for these events. Please carefully review policies and options.

Optional Travel Protection Insurance, once purchased, is non-refundable. Specialty Charters (e.g. Boats 70′ and up, Long-term Charters of 20+ days, One-Way Charters, Crewed Yacht Charters) are subject to a boat-specific cancellation policy. Please call for details.

Daily Damage Fee (Coverage and Exclusions)

Our low Daily Damage Fee applies to covered claims/repairs to hull and machinery from accidental damage aboard your chartered yacht.  These claims may arise while traveling under conditions allowable per your Charter Agreement with Anacortes Yacht Charters in a collision with another vessel, while docking, or from a deadhead strike.

Examples of Exclusions deemed Operator Error:

• Negligence or Gross Negligence: This includes, but is not limited to, groundings (soft or hard), operating while impaired, and navigating in limited visibility. Ensure you know your location at all times!
• Running out of fuel
• Running batteries down. KNOW WHEN TO RECHARGE!
• Plugged Heads/Overfilled Holding Tanks
• Wrapping dock lines or any lines around running gear. Dock lines have the potential of causing major damage especially on sailing vessels with small shafts and struts. Wrapping a dock line around the vessel’s running gear can cause it to “snap” tight, causing shaft and/or struts to be bent out of alignment.
• Plugged Heads/Overfilled Holding Tanks
• Filling tanks with incorrect fluids. Removing diesel fuel from water tanks or water from diesel tanks can be very expensive.  Complete removal of the physical fresh water tanks, lines and pumps may be required if diesel is introduced into the water system. Water in diesel tanks can cause extensive engine damage.
• Service calls for operator error. Examples of this would be:
  1. No Start due to Shift Lever in Forward/Reverse instead of in NEUTRAL
  2. No Start due to Fuel Shut-Off/Running Out of Fuel
  3. Failure to open thru-hull valves after checking sea strainers causing over-heating, impeller failure or more serious engine problems/repairs
• Lack of vigilance while anchored, or grounding due to tidal swings or dragging. Client is responsible for deductible/repairs for damage, dives, tows, chase boat calls, etc.

Damage caused by operator error: The Charterer is responsible for any damages incurred, whether caused by the Charterer or the Charterer’s crew (including hired or guest crew), for all repairs and associated costs up to the yacht-specific insurance deductibles.

The Daily Damage Fee will be assessed for the first 21 days, with a 4-night minimum on shorter charters. Additional days will be calculated at 50% of the daily fee, or $30, whichever is greater. Upon arrival, a credit card imprint will be required and held on file until the vessel is surveyed upon completion of charter.  The credit card may be charged for outstanding fees and items not covered by the daily damage fee.

P&I (Liability) Fee

A small flat rate premium for is also required that provides $1,000,000 of coverage. This coverage is for third party claims initiated during the time you are in charge of the vessel against You, the Yacht Owner, or AYC. This will come into play once your own umbrella policy is exhausted. Rates for this P&I policy vary by boat and are listed below the Charter Rates table on each boat’s detail page.

Express written permission is required from the Insurance Provider for yachts traveling outside AYC’s cruising grounds referenced on your Charter Agreement.