When are final payment and APA due for a Greece yacht charter?

For most Greece crewed yacht charters, the final balance and APA are due before embarkation, usually about 60 days before the charter. The exact deadline is written in your charter agreement and invoice.

The final payment is the remaining balance of the charter fee. The APA, or Advance Provisioning Allowance, is the prepaid expense fund used during the charter for food, drinks, fuel, port fees, and other trip costs.

APA is not a second charter fee. It is a working budget held for your onboard expenses. The captain tracks spending during the charter and provides a final account at the end.

If you spend less than the APA, the unused balance is returned. If the trip costs more than the APA, the difference is settled before disembarkation. Your actual spending depends on the yacht, route, fuel use, provisioning choices, marina fees, and how often you dine ashore.

Our APA guide explains the expense fund in detail, and our Greece yacht charter cost guide shows how APA, VAT, and other costs fit together. The charter agreement FAQ explains where these payment terms are confirmed.