“I’m planning a 10 day private yacht charter in St. Tropez and the South of France in July. My broker say VAT is 20%. That’s seems a lot. Is there way to not pay this?” Xavier E, Barcelona, Spain
“The bad news, Xavier, is all charters that take place in a European Union (EU) country are subject to VAT (Value Added Tax). However, we have good news as well – there is a simple, legal strategy that can cut your VAT expense in half.
Instead of paying 20%, this strategy will reduce your VAT to 10% of your base charter fee – a significant savings!
Each EU country can set their own level of VAT on commercial yachts for hire. In France, if the yacht undertakes a coastal cruise in French territorial waters, the VAT is 20% of the base charter fee (the base fee is the cost to rent the yacht before factoring in other running expenses such as food, dockage, etc.). So, for example, if you began your charter in Saint Tropez, and cruised along the Côte d’Azur and concluded your trip in Antibes, you would incur a VAT expense of 20%.
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However, IF you plan a portion of your charter to cruise in international waters, your legal responsibility for VAT drops to 10% – a savings of 50%!
So how do you do this? Here’s how: When you are planning your itinerary with the yacht’s captain prior to the commencement of your charter, let the captain know that you would like to, “visit a port that requires you to cruise in international waters and beyond the coast of France.”
HOW CAN I SAVE TAX?
You could, for example, leave the French coast and cruise to the island of Sardinia. This is approximately a 5-7 hour cruise from the South of France.
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Ask your captain to undertake this crossing overnight, while you and your guests are sleeping. Then, when you rise in the morning, you’ll be able to spend a full day, or longer along the coastline of this fabled Italian island before heading back to France.
So there you have it. With a little strategic planning, a slight deviation in your St Tropez yacht charter can result in big savings; possibly thousands of Euros depending upon the cost of your charter.”
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Due to a last-minute cancellation, motor yacht AXIOMA is now available for a year-end reservation over the New Year’s Eve holidays and is offering a deeply reduced rate to secure a new booking.
Normally priced at Euro €550,000 per week for holiday dates, the owner has reduced the price to €490,000 per week – a savings of €60,000 (about 11%).
THE YACHT
Winner of the 2014 World Superyacht Award for Design Excellence, the 72 meter (236 foot) superyacht will be cruising the Windward islands of the Caribbean in December (St. Vincent and the Grenadines). Her bookings include 17 – 26 December, beginning in St Maarten and concluding in St Lucia.
One of the world’s largest rent a yacht vessels in the market, motor yacht AXIOMA offers charter guests enormous volume. With six decks, the builders at Dunya Yachts have created a superyacht with over 30,000 square meters of space.
THE KEY FEATURES
Stunning beach house-style interior by Alberto Pinto
Double-level main salon with an open mezzanine
Infinity swimming pool on the main deck
Jacuzzi with a swim-in bar
Fully equipped gym, massage room, and steam room
3D cinema on the lower deck
Great crew to guest ratio – 1.6:1 (professional crew of 20)!
THE ACCOMMODATIONS
Perfect for 5-6 couples, motoryacht AXIOMA accommodates 12 guests in a master suite, VIP suite, and four double guest cabins (two of which are convertible into twins).
THE INTERIOR
The stunning beach house-style interior by the legendary late Alberto Pinto offers many features. For instance, it contrasts natural woods and luxurious flourishes. Specifically, on the main deck, the infinity swimming pool is an outstanding exterior feature, while the open mezzanine in the main salon creates a real ‘wow effect‘ with its double-height and space.
A large round table on the owner’s aft deck offers an amazing all’aperto dining option. The media lounge on the owner’s deck is a friendly socializing area with plenty of interesting books and a large screen television. The bridge aft deck boasts a large Jacuzzi with a swim-in bar. Large sun pads surround the bar. Further, a fully equipped gym, massage room, and a steam room for wellness exist on the bridge deck.
The sun deck features lounging and intimate seating and sunbathing areas with a shower and day bathroom, and a BBQ.
Additionally, the yacht also swags a 3D cinema for 8 persons situated on the lower deck.
In conclusion, reserve your yacht charter with 1-800 Yacht Charters today. We make a difference to the world and to the environment. Every charter participates in lifechanging donations. A portion of commissions from EVERY charter goes to charity, in the charterer’s name. We also offer 6 star customer service and a BEST PRICE GUARANTEE. We are the originators of The Superyacht Experience.™ We are at your service!
Planning on walking the red carpet at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival? Or sitting front row at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix? If you are, the owner of one of the world’s largest yachts for hire has put forth an enticing offer for participating and spectating at these fabled Côte d’Azur special events.
SUPERYACHT SPECIAL
The 72 meter super yacht AXIOMA has announced a 15% discount for any static, special event yacht charter booked by the end of 2015. That equates to a savings of €73,500 off the winter weekly rate of €490,000.
A Cannes Film Festival yacht charter is the ideal venue for both social gatherings and conducting business. Docking within feet of the entrance to the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is perfect. It is the primary building where films are screened. In addition, studio execs meet with prospective buyers here. Many attendees choose yachts to hold private business meetings in a more intimate setting. In the evenings, yachts often sponsor product-placement cocktail parties.
Just a few miles down the road, the principality of Monaco holds the annual Formula 1 race through the streets of Monte Carlo, and along the quay (docks) of the Port Hercules marina. A spectacular venue for watching one of the world’s most famous auto races, guests onboard yachts are just feet away from the action on the course.
The yacht is a 2013 build by Dunya Yachts. Interior design by Albert Pino. The 236 foot superyacht AXIOMA offers volume for hosting corporate events. The yacht boast six decks and more than 30,000 square meters of space. Amenities include a private outdoor cinema and lounge area, infinity swimming pool, and helipad. In 2014, the yacht received a World Superyacht Award for design excellence.
A survey by USA Todayfound most people rank spending time with friends and family at the top of their wish list, followed by the urge to see new places, and the desire to kick back and relax.
There’s a great vacation option that gives you the chance to do all these things – a crewed luxury mega yacht charter.
Charters offer the exclusivity of yacht ownership, without its costs and responsibility.
There are more yachts available for hire than ever before, and great deals abound – from discounted prices to extra free days.
Take advantage of one of these great destinations and offers:
Bahamas 140′ motor yacht NEVER ENOUGH(12 passengers) – save over $42,000 and enjoy 10 days for the price of 7. Available all spring. $100,000 per week, plus expenses.
Amazon River
147′ motor vessel ARIA(32 passengers) – $10,000 savings on all 2011 charters. Embark on the voyage of a lifetime, sailing the Earth’s mightiest river – the Amazon. Reduced rate is $161,280 per week, plus some expenses.
Mediterranean
98′ motor yacht SALU(8 passengers) – Save 21% for charters in May, June, and September 2011. Was €70,000 per week, plus expenses – now €55,000 per week, plus expenses.
Caribbean
1-800 Yacht Charters offers discounts on CATAMARANS! Now through June 30, take 5% off ANY crewed catamaran charters. Any boat…any dates.
Suggested boats:
65′ catamaran WORLDS END(2011 model; 10 passengers) – €23,400 per week, plus expenses.
62′ catamaran IN THE WIND(2011 model; 8 passengers) – $27,000 per week, plus expenses.
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There are MANY more yacht charter specials available at destinations around the globe. Contact your 1-800 Yacht Charters specialists HERE with your desired dates and destination to check for last minute savings. We’ve got you covered!
Hoping to fill her last remaining Monaco yacht charter availability in June, the owner of Sunseeker yacht THUMPER is running an exceptional 20% discount for a 5-7 day superyacht experience, 01-08 June, 2017. This brings the weekly low season base rate down from €155,000 per week to €124,000 per week for these specific dates.
The special only applies to this window of dates, as motor yacht THUMPER, Sunseeker 131 model is so popular – almost all of the rest of June is already booked.
THE YACHT
THUMPER is a magnificent combination of performance and custom design with a cool and relaxing interior. Sumptuous textures, stylish art features and a clever layout including side balconies, create spacious living areas.
Her vast sundeck with Jacuzzi, sun loungers, and seating areas is the perfect place for relaxation and entertaining. When not enjoying the exquisite cuisine and service onboard, guests will be kept active by her plethora of watersports toys.
SUNSEEKER 130 SPECS & RATES
Builder: Sunseeker
LOA: 40.05 meters (131 feet 4 inches)
Built: 2014
Maximum Charter Guests: 10
Guest Cabins: 5
Crew: 9
Summer: Western Med (Monaco yacht charter base)
Rate (July & August): €165,000 per week
Rate (May, June & September): €155,000 per week
KEY FEATURES
Spanish Charter license
Chic Miami Beach design
Side balconies that maximize the sense of space
Unique artwork by famed design firm, Based Upon
Ingenious layout to optimize service and charter guest comfort
Lots of water toys to entertain kids of all ages
Exceptional crew led by incredible Captain James Harbord
The 141′ schooner, THIS IS US, is offering a 22% discount for a luxury sailing charter in the Mediterranean.
RATE
For a 7-night odyssey, July 4 through 11, 2011, the yacht is reducing its rate from €60,000 per week to €54,000 per week – a huge savings of €16,000!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Sail yacht THIS IS US offers accommodations for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins.
YACHT DETAILS
Holland Jachtbouw launched this 141′ schooner in late 2005, as both a high-performance yacht, rigged for regatta racing, as well as a comfortable yacht charter vessel. Built to MCA safety standards, the sailing yacht has an ideal layout for chartering, with an owners’ stateroom, VIP suite, two guest cabins, and generous amounts of deck space. Her lifting keel gives the vessel access to shallow waters – a rarity on megayachts of her size.
CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS
For additional photos, crew profiles, and more information regarding availability and any of our super yacht charters, please contact our charter specialists at https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/
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