Yacht Charter Reservation
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Currently Luxe Yacht Empire offers over 540 yachts to choose from, with the Reserve functionality enabled. These yachts are located year-round in all top cruising destinations around the world including the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Bahamas.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Luxe Yacht Empire’s new online functionality, RESERVE, now live in the charter section of https://luxeyachtempire.com, applicable to yachts in the Luxe Yacht Empire charter fleet. We are committed to empowering our clients’ decision making and developing user friendly functionalities on our website to support this. Luxe Yacht Empire is the only company in the industry to enable users to directly reserve a superyacht online.
You are just a few clicks away from your next charter! With Luxe Yacht Empire’s innovative feature, RESERVE, there is very little standing between you and your dream charter yacht.
Now able to place a hold for your desired dates directly through Luxe Yacht Empire, we are handing you the key to securing your next charter vacation. Whether you are ready to rebook your preferred yacht a year in advance or looking to pack your bags and step onboard in a matter of days, the process is now made much simpler.
Once you have selected your preferred vessel and dates, you will be asked to authorize 5% of the total charter fee to place a priority reservation request on the yacht.
This deposit acts as a placeholder for the reservation until the yacht owner accepts the request, a contract is signed, and the remaining charter deposit is paid. No amount will be withdrawn prior to a fully executed Charter Contract.
Our process gives you full flexibility in the reservation process, giving you the freedom of choice to cancel at any time before signing the Charter Agreement.
Once the online reservation is made and the hold is taken, there are 6 simple steps, that follow the standard booking process, standing between you and your charter:
1. Introduction to your assigned Charter Consultant: Your Charter Consultant will promptly contact you to discuss the particulars of your charter, including the desired locations you would like to visit on your charter, details regarding your charter group, and any special requests or if you will need any special equipment you would like on board.
2. Owner Acceptance: If your request is accepted, we will provide you with a reservation acceptance and the cost confirmation to proceed with the booking. If not accepted, you can choose to look into different yacht options. The specific reservation will be canceled and your authorization will be released.
3. Complete the KYC (Know Your Client) process: Time to go through the due diligence process to verify your identity. We will request specific documentation to perform all necessary checks.
4. The charter agreement: You will receive a Charter Agreement specifying the terms and conditions, rights and obligations of each party, with a request to place a deposit in order to secure your booking. Once the contract is signed, the reservation amount will be charged.
5. The charter deposit: A deposit of 50% of the total charter fee is required to confirm the booking. Given the original 5% reservation amount, the remaining 45% will be due for payment. The remaining 50% of the charter fee, plus the (APA) Advance Provisioning Allowance and any delivery/redelivery fees, VAT taxes as well as other agreed charges are due one month (four weeks) before the charter begins.
6. Plan your charter details: Your Charter Consultant will work closely with you and the yacht’s Captain to plan every aspect of your trip and guarantee a memorable experience.
RESERVE YOUR YACHT - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
“Reserve” places a booking request / hold on the yacht’s calendar and prioritizes your request for the specific dates. The Reservation will turn into a confirmed booking once (i) the Owner has accepted the charter request, (ii) a contract has been signed and (iii) the remaining charter deposit has been paid. The reservation amount will only be payed upon the yacht owner’s acceptance and signing of the Charter Agreement.
The Reservation amount is 5% of the total estimated Charter Fee as agreed upon, not including APA, taxes, or other additional fees. The minimum required authorisation amount is $2,500.
You will only be charged upon the acceptance of your reservation by the yacht owner and the signing of the Charter Agreement. If your request is not accepted or the contract not signed for any reason, no charges will be incurred.
You may cancel your reservation at any time before signing the Charter Agreement; simply notify your charter consultant in writing. The amount that has been authorized on your card will be released.
To cancel your reservation, notify your charter consultant in writing. Our team will take the necessary steps to ensure the authorized amount on your credit card is released as soon as possible.
You will receive an email confirmation that your reservation has been canceled and that we have instructed for the authorized amount on your card to be released.
The number of business days for your authorization to be released depends on the issuing bank or credit card provider.
Upon completion of the online Reservation process with our agents, you will receive a confirmation email.
In the case that you do not receive an email confirmation within 24 hours please contact info@luxeyachtempire.com.
The completion of the booking process typically takes up to seven business days but this may vary. The first step for your reservation to advance is for the yacht owner to accept the Reservation request, which typically takes up to 48 hours. Your Charter Consultant will provide an initial confirmation that your reservation is okay to progress and will work with you to complete the booking process. If the Owner does not accept your Reservation request your authorization will be released, but you can work with your Charter Consultant to find different yacht options that fit your requirements.
In case a legally binding contract has not been agreed and executed within 21 calendar days from the date that you receive the confirmation email that your reservation request has been received, the authorised amount will be released.
- Talk with your Charter Consultant to confirm Charter Details: A Charter Consultant will contact you, using the details you provided when submitting your reservation request, to discuss the particulars of your charter, including itinerary and any special requests or inquiries that you may have.
- Owner Acceptance: We will coordinate with the Yacht Owner regarding your reservation, confirming all charter details. Once the Owner has agreed to the charter, we will provide you with a reservation acceptance and the final cost information, based on your itinerary and preferences, to proceed with the booking.
- KYC: We will request specific documentation, including proof of identity and address, to conduct the necessary Know Your Client (KYC) checks as required by regulatory authorities and financial institutions before the conclusion and execution of the Charter Agreement.
- The Charter Agreement: Once the KYC process is complete, you will receive a Charter Agreement that specifies the terms and conditions, rights and obligations of each party.
- Charter Deposit: Upon signing the Charter Agreement, a deposit of 50% of the total confirmed charter fee is required to confirm the booking. The Reservation amount will be charged to the credit card provided, and the remaining amount up to the 50% deposit will be due for payment. The remaining 50% of the charter fee, Advance Provisioning Allowance, delivery/redelivery fees, VAT taxes, and any other agreed charges must be paid four weeks prior to the commencement of the charter.
Your Reservation is contingent upon the Yacht Owner’s approval of the charter. If the Reservation for the specified yacht cannot be fulfilled, we will cancel your reservation and the authorised amount will be released from your card. However, your assigned Charter Consultant can work closely with you to find another yacht that could suit your needs.
You have the option to reserve more than one yacht online; simply visit the yacht’s page on website and complete the reservation process for each yacht that you are interested in.
You can use a Mastercard or Visa credit / debit card or a wire transfer, or bitcoin to complete your Reserve transaction.
You can pay the remaining deposit fee via wire transfer or bitcoin.
No. An online Reservation will place a booking request / hold on the yacht’s calendar and prioritize your request for the specific dates. The Reservation will turn into a confirmed booking once the Owner has accepted the charter request, the Charter Agreement has been signed and the full charter deposit has been paid.