The cost of provisioning the yacht for a charter in St. Barths is typically around 10% of the base charter rate and is covered in the Advanced Provisioning Allowance, or APA. The APA covers costs that are not fixed, such as the cost of fuel, mooring fees, and food and drink. Your dedicated charter broker will calculate the APA based on your desired experiences and requests ahead of your luxury yacht charter. The APA is paid in advance and acts as a bank account. Once the charter is complete, any funds that remain are immediately returned to you.