Maritime Liability & Disclaimer

Details concerning LOA, beam, draft, sail area, engine hours, cruising speed, and equipment inventories presented on Rapide Yacht Group platforms are provided by yacht owners, central brokers, or manufacturers. While deemed reliable, accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Performance multihull capabilities (such as boat speed relative to true wind speed, foiling thresholds, or trans-oceanic passage durations) depend on variable sea conditions, sail selection, helmsman proficiency, and onboard payload. Published figures are indicative representations.

For yacht acquisitions and major refit consultations, Rapide Yacht Group strictly recommends that every buyer engage an independent, accredited marine surveyor (member of SAMS, NAMS, or YDSA) and a certified marine diesel specialist.

Neither Rapide nor its brokers acts as a structural marine surveyor or naval architect. A formal survey, haul-out, and sea trial are essential steps before any escrow closing.

Commercial charter vessels must comply with their respective flag state maritime administrations (e.g., Cayman Islands Maritime Authority, Marshall Islands, British Virgin Islands, Malta, or United States Coast Guard).

Rapide verifies that listed charter yachts possess active commercial registration and safety certificates. However, day-to-day compliance with SOLAS, STCW crew endorsements, and ISM codes remains the legal obligation of the registered vessel owner and designated ship management company.

Charter rates quoted on our website exclude applicable Value Added Tax (VAT), local goods and services taxes, and foreign cruising licenses unless expressly stated as 'all-inclusive'.

Cruising grounds such as the Mediterranean (EU VAT regimes), Bahamas (4% foreign charter tax + 10% VAT), and French Polynesia impose distinct tax structures that are calculated based on port of embarkation and itinerary. Our charter advisory desk will supply a full itemized tax estimate during contracting.