Advanced Provisioning Allowance Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) is the process for securing the logistics for a charter.
Chartering a yacht involves more than just paying the rental fees, it is about creating an entire schedule with provisions for the duration of the charter.
As such, when planning a trip, you need to factor in more than the yacht, its crew, and the destinations.
You must include fuel, food, drink, entertainment, medical care, berthing fees, customs, comrnunications and more.
These extra details are all included in the APA.

How does APA work?
APA is usually calculated as a percentage of the charter fee, and you pay this up front as an addition to the fee before your charter starts.
The money is then used by the Captain (or broker) to pay for all the extra fees, taxes, and provisions required to maintain a perfect experience.
Any monies left over after the trip has ended returned to the client. All receipts for all purchases rnade with the APA funds are available to the client at all times.
This way, the client is capable of tracking expenses during the trip.
APA is a standard found in every yacht charter company.

• Fuel
• Diesel and mooring motor fuel
• Fuel for motorized water sports
• Food and beverages
• In and out of international waters customs expenses and port fees
• Staff Crew tips