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How do I import my boat from Boataround?
Import your boat's details from Boataround into Charter Boats in one click using our Chrome extension — then just add marina, check-in days and prices yourself.
How do I block dates on my boat's calendar?
Learn how to block dates on your boat's calendar for bookings made elsewhere, personal use, or maintenance — and how blocks sync with MMK and Nausys.
How do I edit my company profile and cancellation policy?
Your company profile and cancellation policy live in Settings > Company. Learn who can edit what, and how to set refund rules for your MMK and Nausys bookings.
How do I add cleaning, skipper and other fees to my boat?
Learn how to add cleaning, skipper and other fees to your boat listing, choose how they're charged, and decide who collects them.
How do I create a discount coupon for my boats?
Learn how to set up coupon codes or pay-in-full discounts for your boat listings, apply one-off discounts to a single booking, and manage your active coupons.
How do I get an API key?
Learn how to generate, locate, and regenerate your charter.boats API key, and understand the usage limits that come with it.
How do I set my boat's prices and seasons?
Learn how to set daily charter prices and seasonal date ranges in the boat editor, and how to adjust many weeks or boats at once using the Pricing view.
How do I send a charter contract or passenger list to my guests?
Build a charter contract template in your dashboard, or import the PDF you already use, and send it automatically with every booking — guests sign online and submit their passenger list on the same page.
How do I keep my boat invoices and receipts in one place?
The Billing screen in your dashboard reads and files your boat's receipts and invoices automatically, tracks charter.boats payouts, and shares everything with your accountant via a read-only link.
How do I take a security deposit and file a damage claim?
Learn how security deposits work for self-priced boats, how to check the hold status, and the step-by-step process for filing and tracking a damage claim within 48 hours of charter end.
How do I track where my boats are and see booking trends?
Learn how to use the Tracking screen on charter.boats to see your boats' live positions on a map and analyze booking trends like lead time and charter length.
Instant Booking or Approval Needed: how do I choose how guests book?
Instant Booking lets guests book and pay instantly; Approval Needed lets you review each request first. Here's how to set the booking mode for your boat.
When and how do I get paid?
How and when charter boat owners get paid by bank transfer, how payouts are scheduled and shown in the dashboard, and how to set up your bank details.
How do I run Facebook and Instagram ads for my boats?
Run Facebook and Instagram ads for your boat charter straight from your dashboard: connect your Page, set a daily budget, and let the system pick and refresh the ads every day.
How do I edit my boat's listing: details, photos, videos and equipment?
A full walkthrough of the boat editor: Basic Info, photos, videos, equipment, Charter Rules, and what makes a listing publish or stay a draft.
How do I build my own charter website with charter.boats?
Build a free charter website at your-company.com-charter.boats straight from your dashboard: open Site, click Create Your Site, edit the sections, then Publish.
How do I accept a booking request or send a special offer?
Learn how to review, accept, decline, or send a special offer on a charter booking request, plus the coupon and messaging tools available before the guest pays.
Notifications, dark mode and closing your company
Where to manage notifications, dark mode, passkeys, and how a company owner can close a company or delete their own account.
What do Option, On waitlist and the other booking statuses mean?
Every booking carries one status word: Pending Approval, Option, On waitlist, Confirmed, Balance Pending, Completed, Declined or Cancelled. Here's what each one means and what to do about it.
How do I add my boat to charter.boats?
A step-by-step walkthrough of the 9-step List Your Boat wizard on charter.boats, covering make, model, specs, marina, photos, pricing and policies.
How do I add a team member, and what can a member do?
Learn how to invite team members to your charter company account, assign owner or member roles, and understand what each role can and cannot do.
How do I switch a boat between MMK/Nausys and my own prices?
Learn how to switch a boat between MMK/Nausys pricing and your own direct prices in the charter.boats boat editor, including what happens to prices, extras and availability.
How do I sync my boat's calendar with Click&Boat, GetMyBoat, Google Calendar and others?
Keep your boat's availability identical on Click&Boat, GetMyBoat, Boatsetter, SamBoat, Google Calendar and more by syncing one iCal link each way — MMK Booking Manager and Nausys sync automatically.
Owner Dashboard
The owner dashboard brings your boats, prices, calendar, bookings and payouts together in one place. This guide walks through every screen and links to the help article for each.
Security Deposits & Damage Claims
How yacht security deposits work on charter.boats, whether held by the charter company at the base or placed as a card hold, plus how damage claims are filed, reviewed, and resolved.
Fees & Pricing
Charter.boats shows one all-in price covering the charter, operator fees and a flat €45 platform fee, so the total you see at search is the total you pay.
Charter.Boats vs Boataround Affiliate Program: A Direct Comparison
A term-by-term comparison of Boataround's relaunched affiliate program against charter.boats — commission tiers, payout schedule, cookie length, inventory and more.
Yacht Charter With a Skipper in Croatia: Costs and How It Works
A skipper in Croatia costs €200/day or €1,200–1,500/week on top of the charter. Croatian law requires licensed skippers for most crews, and half of all catamaran charters include one.
Lefkas 7-Day Sailing Itinerary: Real Distances, Berthing and the Week That Works
A week sailing the South Ionian averages 112 nautical miles, or 16 miles daily—slow enough to savor the islands. The classic route mixes half-day sails with anchorages and town quays, making it ideal for first bareboat charters.
The Lefkas Canal and Floating Bridge: Through or Around?
The Lefkas floating bridge opens on a schedule that only affects northbound traffic. Plan your departure timing around confirmed opening times to avoid five-hour waits.
Greece Bareboat Charter Cost Breakdown: Port Fees, Taxes and True Total
A $2,233 week-long Greek charter quote rarely tells the whole story—TEPAI tax, Transit Log fees, cleaning, fuel, and the calendar-month trap can add hundreds more. Here's the full breakdown.
France Bareboat Charter Cost Breakdown: Marina Fees, Taxes and What You'll Really Pay
The daily rate is just the start: VAT, marina fees, anchoring permits, and fuel markups can add 80–120% to a France bareboat charter's true cost. Here's the full breakdown, from Bonifacio to the Côte d'Azur.
Italy Bareboat Charter Cost Breakdown: Port Fees, Taxes and Hidden Costs
Italy's advertised bareboat charter rates rarely reflect the real cost—22% VAT, premium port fees, and Sardinia's marine park permits can push a €4,000 quote past €5,400. Here's the full breakdown.
Turkey Bareboat Charter Cost Breakdown: Marina Fees, Taxes and What You'll Really Pay
Turkish bareboat charters cost 30-40% less than Greece upfront, but VAT, Special Consumption Tax, transit logs, and marina fees add 28%+ to the final price. Budget €3,000-4,000 per week for two people.
How Much Does a Sailing Holiday Cost? Complete Budget Guide
A sailing holiday can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $15,000+ per person for a week. This guide breaks down boat rental, fuel, marina fees, food, and insurance so you can budget with confidence.
Skippered Charter Guide: How to Book a Crewed Sailing Yacht
A complete guide to booking a skippered charter: real 2026 costs, when it beats bareboat, how to vet a qualified skipper, and what to expect once you're aboard.
Bareboat Charter FAQ: Everything First-Time Charterers Want to Know
Learn the differences between bareboat, skippered, and flotilla charters, real costs, required qualifications, and how to choose the right option for your sailing experience level.
Terms of Service
The Terms of Service governing use of the Charter Boats marketplace, covering bookings, owner and guest obligations, cancellations, liability, and the affiliate program.
Privacy Policy
How Charter Boats collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Win a Week Sailing Greece — Charter Boats Launch Giveaway
Enter to win a free 7-day skippered yacht charter departing from Lefkada, Greece in July or August 2027. Join our Facebook Giveaway Group and answer the entry questions to qualify. Bonus entries by following and commenting on our giveaway posts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Entry deadline: December 31, 2026. Drawing: January 2027.
Wind Around Islands: What Your Weather App Won't Tell You
We built a free 150 m coastal wind map that sees what Windy and PredictWind miss — the funnels, shadows, and mountain blasts that happen between islands. No subscription, no GRIB files. Just terrain-adjusted wind at 60x the resolution of standard forecasts, running in your browser.
Add a Booking Widget to Your Website
Learn how to add charter.boats' booking widget to your own website in a few clicks, turning your site into a direct booking page for your boats.
Built by a Sailor, for Sailors
Charter Boats was founded by Dan, a sailor/marketer who saw guests arriving excited but unprepared. One platform with everything you need for your charter — bareboat, skippered, Mediterranean, and beyond...
Understanding the Maistro: Wind Patterns for Lefkas Sailors
Master the Ionian's signature wind system. Learn when the Maistro blows, how to use it for comfortable sailing, and what to watch out for when weather patterns change.
Best Anchorages and Hidden Gems Near Lefkas
Escape the crowds and discover secluded bays, deserted coves, and local secrets in the waters around Lefkas. From the wild island of Kalamos to the crystal-clear waters of Kastos, this guide reveals the Ionian's best-kept secrets.
Complete Guide to Sailing Lefkas and the Southern Ionian Islands
Everything you need to know about chartering a yacht from Lefkas Marina and exploring the stunning Southern Ionian Islands of Greece. From first-time sailor tips to must-visit anchorages, this comprehensive guide covers it all.