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MILESTONE

  • Weekly price:
    ‎€180,000

  • Length: 146'
  • # of Guests: 12
  • # of Cabins: 6
  • # of Crew: 9
  • Builder: Christensen
  • Cruising Speed: 14kn
  • Built Year: 2008
  • Refit: 2018
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MILESTONE Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days Base Price APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) Taxes: 20%, exceptions available Total Note
14 day charter 360,000‎€ to 360,000‎€ 72,000‎€ to 108,000‎€ 72,000‎€ to 72,000‎€ 504,000‎€ to 540,000‎€ Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter 180,000‎€ to 180,000‎€ 36,000‎€ to 54,000‎€ 36,000‎€ to 36,000‎€ 252,000‎€ to 270,000‎€ Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter 90,000‎€ to 90,000‎€ 18,000‎€ to 27,000‎€ 18,000‎€ to 18,000‎€ 126,000‎€ to 135,000‎€ The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
180,000‎€ / 6 * 3 days = 90,000‎€

All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.

Price Details

Price from: ‎€180,000

High season rate: ‎€180,000

Amenities

Air Conditioning: yes
Disabled Friendly: yes
Elevator: yes
Exercise Equipment: yes
Gym: yes
Jacuzzi On Deck: yes
Scooters: yes
Stabilizers At Anchor: yes
Wi-Fi: yes

Specifications

Guests: 12
Cabins: 6
Jacuzzi:
Helipad: no
Master Stateroom
Master Stateroom

Features

Cruising Speed: 14kn

More Specifications

Diving

Snorkeling Gear: Snorkeling Gear

Fishing

Fishing Gear Type:
Rods:
Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:
Reusable Bottles:
Other Green Efforts:
Crew

Crew Information

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