When is the final payment due for an Italy yacht charter?

John Boullin
Yacht charter broker, DMA Yachting

For most Italy yacht charters, the first payment is due when the charter agreement is signed, and the final payment is due before embarkation with VAT and APA.

The exact deadline is written in your charter agreement. On many high-end Mediterranean charters, the final balance is due 30 to 60 days before the charter starts. The final payment normally includes the remaining charter fee, VAT, APA, delivery fees if applicable, and any agreed extras.

We recommend treating the final payment date as fixed. The yacht is not fully cleared for embarkation until funds are received and confirmed. Our brokers walk clients through the payment schedule before signature, so there is no confusion around what is due and when.