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Sep 30, 2026
Billionaires do not rent out their yachts to get rich. They do it to cut massive fuel taxes and offset the brutal yearly cost of keeping a boat afloat.
Ramis Ali

Crew payroll drains 35% to 45% of a yacht's yearly budget. Here is what captains, private chefs, and engineers actually make to keep a boat afloat.

Buying a superyacht is only your admission ticket. Under the maritime 10% rule, a $50 million yacht burns $5 million every single year on crew payroll, fuel, docking fees, and shipyard refits just staying afloat.