Yacht Delivery / Owner-assisted delivery and technical training / Skipper training
Polaris Sailing provides straightforward, upfront pricing. To ensure complete clarity, our fee structures are presented realistically from the start, allowing for better budget management. We provide an honest service experience that aligns with modern consumer expectations.
All amounts mentioned include VAT.
Lead skipper per day coastal: 300 euro
Crew member per day coastal: 100 euro
Lead skipper per day offshore/multi-day: 350 euro per day
Crew member offshore/multi-day: 150 euro per day
Stand-by day due to weather, mechanical failure or boat not seaworthy: 50% of day tarif
Travel day: 50% of day tarif
All travel and accommodation expenses, as well as on-board related expenditures, are to be borne by the client. The skipper shall manage these expenses in a responsible manner.
Vessel Operational Costs
Fuel and Consumables: Fuel is the primary variable expense, influenced by distance, engine efficiency, and whether propulsion is used for non-navigation systems. This also includes engine oil and filters.
Mooring and Port Fees: Costs for overnight dockage in marinas, anchoring fees, and canal transits (e.g., Panama or Suez).
Transit and Clearance: Expenses related to customs, immigration, and port health clearance when crossing international borders.
Crew & Training-Specific Expenses
Provisions: Fixed daily per-diem (per person) for food and not-alcoholic beverages.
Daily Rate: 40 euro per person per day (in Europe)
Travel Days: Provisions are charged at a 50% rate for all travel days
Travel Costs: Airfare and local transfers (taxis, rental cars) to get the skipper and crew to the vessel's departure point and back home after completion.
Contingency & Maintenance
Running Repairs: Costs for parts or external labor needed for unexpected mechanical issues or to ensure the vessel remains seaworthy during the passage.
Lay Day Compensation: If a delivery is delayed by weather, mechanical failure or a unseaworthy boat, the owner covers a daily rate of 50% for the crew to remain on standby. If the delay is caused by mechanical failure or an unseaworthy vessel, this period is limited to a maximum of four lay days, after which the skipper and crew reserve the right to cancel the delivery or training. Any travel cost resulting from this decision shall be borne by the client.
Payment Terms
Travel expenses for the skipper and crew shall be paid in full (100%) prior to departure, as the crew must be able to reach the designated embarkation point.
Fifty percent (50%) of the skipper’s and crew’s daily rates shall be paid in advance. with the remaining fifty percent (50%) payable upon completion of delivery or training.
An advance payment covering operational costs, including but not limited to fuel, port fees, and provisions, shall be settled either prior to departure or on the first day of the delivery. The operational costs shall be determined in consultation with the client following the preparation of the training or delivery. Any actual and reasonable operational expenses incurred during the delivery or training shall be reconciled against this operational advance upon completion.