Ibiza Yacht Charter Scams

Choosing the right yacht for charter in Ibiza or Formentera can be a daunting task for many reasons, particularly due to unfamiliarity with the area and the need to trust your point of contact arranging your special day out.

Ibiza, unfortunately, has gained notoriety for scams, especially in online bookings. Thus, having a trusted contact person on the island becomes crucial. They can ensure that you receive the top value for your group and chosen dates, maintaining transparency throughout your experience.

Many websites advertising yacht rentals, hires, or charters in Ibiza may only reveal the tip of the iceberg. Here are some considerations:

Quality:

With over 1,500 yachts available for charter in Ibiza and Formentera, customers may inadvertently book with website in pursuit of a “great deal.” To only find out their yacht may be old, poorly managed, and maintained, resulting in a feeling of being misold and disappointed.

Price Gouging:

Clients can unknowingly fall victim to overcharging on the base charter or fuel fee by improper suppliers or brokers, particularly if they are chartering a yacht for the first time.

Hidden Costs:

Several websites conceal additional expenses until the moment of payment, leaving customers surprised and disappointed by unexpected charges for fuel, security deposits, skipper fee’s, or even little things like towels and drinks.

Misinformation:

Customers often spend hours searching and communicating with brokerage websites for a suitable yacht, only to discover upon inquiry that the yacht is unavailable. Some websites even list yachts that are not available for charter, leading to wasted time and frustration.

Engage an expert yacht charter brokerage like YOKO YACHTS, who are essentially a travel agent whom only specialise in yacht charters in Ibiza. YOKO have access to every yacht available to charter and are paid by the yacht owner, not you. Brokers offer their services free to you, so there is only upside when using a brokerage. They will save you time, money and hassle.

Here at Yoko Yachts we take pride in offering free, unbiased and honest advice, whether you are looking for a rib or a superyacht we promise to give you impartial advice on the best valued options for your group, dates and itinerary.

Our team have years of experience within the yachting industry. Whether it’s being crew onboard some of the most prestigious superyachts in the world or having years of experience behind the desk researching charter yachts for UHNW clients.

YOKO YACHTS are on hand to offer unbiased and accurate advise and answer any questions you may have throughout the process from highlighting the top valued yachts to suggesting itineraries and making restaurant recommendations for you.