C.J. CoetzeeYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting
Because the base charter fee is the fixed starting point, while VAT and especially APA are not always one final number.
APA can vary a lot from one charter to another depending on the yacht, the itinerary, fuel use, food and drink preferences, and the overall style of the trip. That means it would be misleading to present one supposedly final total before those details are clear.
Showing the base price first makes it easier to compare yachts properly. The real number to look at is the full quote for your exact yacht, week, and setup. Our guide on Croatia yacht charter prices explains the bigger picture.