Corporate Charter from Palau, Sardinia: Day-Rate & Capacity Guide

Booking a corporate charter from Palau starts with three questions: what the day rate covers, how catering is organised for a business group, and how many guests the yacht can carry. Day rates separate fuel, crew and baseline provisioning from APA, catering runs through either onboard galley service or shoreside delivery depending on group size, and guest capacity differs between a daytime outing and an overnight stay. The sections below break down each figure before you commit a date.

What a Day Rate Covers on a Corporate Charter from Palau

A day rate for a corporate charter from Palau typically bundles vessel, skipper, crew and fuel for the planned route, plus a base level of provisioning — water, soft drinks and basic snacks. It excludes the Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), billed separately for guest-specific catering, drink upgrades and any fuel beyond the agreed distance. A Maddalena Archipelago circuit from Palau, running 10–20 nautical miles to anchorages such as Cala Corsara on Spargi, sits at the lower end of fuel cost because the route stays short and sheltered. A longer Costa Smeralda run toward Porto Cervo adds distance and raises the APA estimate. Ask for the day-rate and APA breakdown in writing before booking, so a finance team can approve the figure without surprises afterward.

How Catering Logistics Work for Corporate Groups

Catering for a corporate charter falls into two models: onboard preparation by the crew, or shoreside delivery arranged before departure. Smaller day boats often run a simplified galley setup, suited to a working lunch or canapés for a client meeting on the water. Larger crewed yachts can manage a plated lunch or a beach-club style spread at anchor, timed around the group's own schedule rather than a fixed hour. Provisioning options are stronger in Olbia and Palau than in smaller marinas further along the coast, so orders placed a few days ahead give the crew time to source fresh produce and any dietary requests. Confirm handover timing at Palau marina so tender runs don't overlap with a live meeting on shore.

Guest Capacity: Day Numbers vs Overnight Berths

Guest capacity depends on whether the charter is a single day or includes an overnight stay. A yacht rated for 12 guests on a day charter — common across models from 40-metre motor yachts down to 20-metre flybridge c