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How much does a private yacht captain make?

As the yacht is considerably larger than most, there's far more responsibilities involved. An average monthly salary of $20,000 is to be expected. However, there are some captains who can earn as much as $32,000 per month.



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Guests really do pay for their charter. They spend their real money to be on the show, executive producer Mark Cronin told Bravo TV. But since it may not be the most relaxing trip, guests that are featured on the reality show get a 50% discount on their charter.

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Usually it is rare to see private yacht owners giving tips, but it is not rare to see their guests, friends or family coming for a few days at no charge and then compensating the crew if they had a great trip.” “On the yachts, we worked on, definitely not – only charter guests tipped.”

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The cost of a 3-day charter on Below Deck yachts ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 (€46,000 to €92,000) during the off-season and from $75,000 to $150,000 (€69,000 to €138,000) during the peak season, with some yachts costing even more.

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Hiring a yacht captain, in general, is a major decision. This could even impact the longevity of someone owning a personal yacht. It is important for new owners to not only find a captain and crew, but find a captain and crew that are the right fit for their yacht and how it will be used.

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Do treat the yacht as you would your own home. A simple rule to follow. The crew want you to feel at home and equally the boat owner will appreciate care taken with his property. Superyacht owners want charter guests to treat the yacht like it's their own home.

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