Indonesia Yacht Charter Payment Terms
Payment terms depend per yacht. Usually you pay 50% of the charter fee to confirm the booking and the remaining 50% 60 days before the charter. Some yachts use a different schedule, and the final terms are always confirmed in writing before you pay.
How the booking flow works
Once you have chosen a yacht and dates, we prepare a written proposal with the exact payment schedule, inclusions and cancellation terms. Nothing is confirmed until you have reviewed the proposal, signed the charter agreement and paid the deposit — at which point the yacht is blocked on the owner's calendar.
Typical payment schedule
Actual schedules vary — this is what we see most often across Indonesian phinisi and luxury yachts.
| Stage | When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | At contract signing | Usually 50% of yacht fee |
| Other schedules (some yachts) | Set per yacht | Confirmed in your agreement |
| Balance | Usually 60 days before departure | Remaining 50% |
| Extras | Onboard, trip end | Park fees, diving, gratuity, incidentals |
Currency and how you pay
USD is the default. EUR is common; Indonesian Rupiah is possible with some operators. Payments are bank transfer to the operator's business account — we do not receive or hold your funds ourselves.
Cancellation and refunds
Cancellation terms are set per charter agreement. As a rough guide, deposits are commonly non-refundable, and the balance becomes non-refundable at 30 – 60 days before departure. Some owners offer date-change flexibility instead of a strict refund — this is worth asking about at booking.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended and cannot be substituted by owner flexibility.
Force majeure and weather
Charter agreements include a force-majeure clause. In severe weather, the captain may re-route or shorten the trip for safety; refunds for lost time are not automatic and are handled per contract. We help mediate directly with the owner if this happens.
Extras paid onboard
Park fees, diving, premium wines, land tours and gratuity are usually settled onboard at the end of the trip — in cash or by bank transfer. The captain provides an itemised invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Plan your Indonesia yacht charter with Navélia
Navélia Indonesia helps compare and arrange private yacht charters across Komodo, Raja Ampat and beyond. Owner-confirmed availability, direct rates and curated shortlists — usually within 24 hours.