How much does a Below Deck charter cost?

  ❘   Published: 2024-01-18T09:54:21  ❘   Updated: 2024-01-18T10:54:40

The yachts from Below Deck have become iconic as the show gains popularity. But how much are the guests paying for their charter? Here’s everything you need to know.

Since it launched in 2013, Below Deck has been captivating viewers around the world by offering a peek into life on board multi-million dollar luxury charter yachts.

The reality TV franchise has spawned multiple spin-offs, including Below Deck: Mediterranean, Below Deck: Down Under, and Below Deck: Sailing Yacht, which have all become popular in their own right. 

Each season follows crew members on various different yachts during charter season, and every episode is filled with dramatic scenes, storylines, and iconic moments.

The show recently aired its 10th season, which began in November 2022, and many fans can’t help but wonder how much a Below Deck charter costs. Here’s everything you need to know.

How much Below Deck charter cost

The yachts featured on the shows are usually worth around $15 to $20 million, with Below Deck Mediterranean’s Sirocco ringing in at over a whopping $18.5 million.

According to a yacht site, St David, which appeared in season 10 of Below Deck, had the most expensive weekly rental cost starting at $340,000.

My Seanna, which has appeared in seasons 6, 8, and 9, is the second most expensive and costs a whopping $300,000 per week.

Motor Yacht Valor, which has been in multiple series, costs a minimum of $168,000 per week, while Eros is slightly more expensive at $175,000.

Honor costs $186,000 for a week, while the older and smaller boat Ohana, from season 2, is the cheapest at $140,000.

Producer and creator Mark Cronin confirmed that guests get a 50 percent discount on the three-day charters, and their airfare is covered by production. However, the guests are responsible for paying the tips at the end, which are supposed to be 15 to 20 percent of the total real cost of the charter.