Payments are typically 50% deposit when the Charter Agreement is signed. The remaining 50% is due 30-45 days prior to your charter start date. If your charter is a year out, we can accept 25% down with signed agreement, 25% due 3 months later, and the remaining balance due 30-45 days prior to your charter start date. The Charter Agreement explains the payments and the payments to the owner, which is why you need to use a reputable charter company like Top Yacht Charters to ensure the contract is followed correctly and all disbursements of funds are made in a timely manner.