Captain · mate · stewardess · chef
Crewed Yacht Charter in Ibiza
Every Aurelius charter is fully crewed. Guests do nothing operationally — the day runs around your preferences.
At a glance
Crewed yacht charter in Ibiza through Aurelius Society means every booking includes the full professional crew — captain and mate on smaller yachts, plus stewardess and chef on yachts 20 metres and over. Guests do not operate the vessel, anchor, cook or clean. The crew of two to six is briefed individually on guest names, dietary requirements and the day's preferences before embarkation. There is no bareboat or skipper-only option in the Aurelius fleet.
There is no bareboat option in the fleet. Every yacht — from the 21-foot RIB to the 35-metre Benetti — sails with a professional crew. On day charters that means at minimum a skipper (often with a stewardess on 15m+). On multi-day charters, the crew scales to the vessel: two crew on a 20m, three to four on a 25m, six on the 35m flagship.
The crew is the day. A briefed, calm, near-invisible team is what separates a memorable charter from an indifferent one. We work with captains and stewardesses who have been with the same vessels for multiple seasons.
The fleet
Fully-crewed yachts — every vessel sails with a professional team
35.0 mFriendship
12 guests + 6 crew
115ft Benetti — the flagship of the fleet. Refit in 2019, full-beam master suite, four further guest cabins, and a sundeck built for shaded dining at twelve. A crew of six runs the boat as a household: chef, two stewards, captain, two engineers. Built for weeks aboard, not days.
31.0 mDark Knight
12 guests + 4 crew
102ft Leopard with twin MTUs, 26 knots flat. Built for owners who'd rather arrive than cruise — Formentera in forty minutes, Mallorca before lunch. Twelve guests across five staterooms; a crew of four who've been aboard since the 2023 refit.
31.0 mLa Romana
12 guests + 4 crew
Sister hull to Dark Knight, refit 2024. Same Leopard 102 chassis, same twin MTUs — finished in warm teak and cream. Flybridge jacuzzi, foredeck sun pads, a tender lift that handles 4.2m. Quieter at speed than the original.
30.2 mLady KC
12 guests + 3 crew
99ft Maiora with zero-speed stabilisers — comfortable at anchor in any swell. Flybridge jacuzzi, sun beds, sound system, and a full provisioning package included: seabob, jet ski, paddleboards, drinks. The reliable choice for guests who value stillness over speed.
27.0 mAya One
12 guests + 3 crew
27m Leopard 90 — sport-yacht performance with a flybridge that runs the full length of the upper deck. 27 knots cruise on triple MTUs, three doubles plus a twin, full crew of three. The fastest hull in the larger fleet and the most generous toy package: two seabobs, two paddleboards, a jet ski.
19.8 mJuliet
10 guests
65ft Princess sport yacht. British build, teak cockpit, 28 knots without effort. The right boat for Formentera-and-back days with ten guests, three cabins below deck for those who stay overnight.
What's included
In the rate and out of it.
Included in the rate
- Captain — responsible for navigation, safety, anchorages, and the brief
- Mate / bosun — handles deck, tender, water toys, swim platform setup
- Stewardess — interior service, table dressing, drinks, discreet support
- Chef (on yachts 20m+) — three meals a day, menu briefed in advance
- Engineer (on yachts 30m+) — handles all technical and mechanical aspects
- Crew NDAs as standard — your privacy is contractual, not a courtesy
Billed separately
- Crew gratuity — industry standard is 10–15% of the base rate, paid at the end of the charter
- Crew accommodation when off-yacht (handled by the owner)
Plan the day
Itineraries, anchorages, guides.
Questions we hear
Most-asked.
What crew comes with a chartered yacht?+
On day charters: captain (often with a stewardess on 15m+). Multi-day charters scale with vessel size: 2 crew on a 20m, 3–4 on a 25m, 6 on a 35m. Larger superyachts include captain, mate, stewardess(es), chef, bosun and engineer.
Do I need any sailing or boating experience?+
None. The captain handles navigation and anchoring; the crew handles everything else. Guests are passengers — the day runs around your preferences entirely.
Is the chef included in the charter rate?+
The chef's salary is included in the base rate on yachts 20 metres and over. The provisioning (food itself) is billed via the APA — typically €60–€90 per guest per day for a full menu.
How much do you tip the crew on a yacht charter?+
Industry standard is 10–15% of the base charter rate (not APA), distributed by the captain. For exceptional service, 20% is generous. Below 10% reads as ungenerous to a crew that depends on tips.
Are crew briefings included?+
Yes — the office sends a guest brief to the captain and stewardess 7 days before the charter covering names, dietary requirements, drink preferences, allergies and any special occasions. No question is asked at the table that hasn't already been planned for.
Can the same crew be requested for repeat charters?+
Yes — and frequently is. Captains and stewardesses are with the same vessel through the season; when members charter the same boat again the office holds the crew assignment to the same team.
The office
Plan a fully-crewed charter.
Tell us the dates and we propose a crewed boat with the right team for your party.
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