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Worth Avenue Yachts is a world-class yacht brokerage firm specializing in luxury yachts for sale , yacht charter , charter management , and new yacht construction , providing a complete and personalized yachting experience.

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WORTH AVENUE YACHTS

Worth Avenue Yachts is a world-class yacht brokerage firm founded by industry-leading professionals specializing in luxury yachts for sale, charter management, yacht charters and new yacht construction.

Explore a private yacht vacation

Worth Avenue Yachts specializes in fully crewed, term yacht charters. Most bookings start at 7 days and can fit any budget. Worth Avenue Yachts has access to over 1,000 luxury yachts for charter around the world; choose your destination and let us prepare a presentation of yacht selections that fits your desires. 

BOATS AND YACHTS FOR SALE

Your team of yachting professionals at Worth Avenue Yachts are focused on providing a complete and personalized experience covering all aspects of yachting. We represent buyers and sellers from around the world in discreet yacht sales, high-end yacht charters and charter yacht management. We specialize in the sales of new and used boats and yachts, ranging from 20 to 300+ feet including new yacht construction. We offer the largest selection of charter yachts in the most interesting destinations around the world. Our yacht vacation professionals are the best at arranging charter groups on the vacation of lifetime. Building a new yacht with Worth Avenue Yachts sales team is seamless. We have the top yacht builders including Westport Yachts , Feadship Yachts , Ocean Alexander Yachts , Amels Yachts , Lurssen Yachts , Abeking & Rasmussen Yachts , Benetti Yachts and many more ! Our team is available when you are ready to assist you with making your dreams a reality. Search yachts available for sale and current charter yachts below.

Our Featured Yachts For Sale

185' Delta Marine Yacht for Sale

160' Trinity Yachts Yacht for Sale

No bad ideas.

150' Palmer Johnson Yacht for Sale

Model: Palmer Johnson, 150 Sport Yacht

146' Heesen Yacht for Sale

Model: Heesen, 44M

141' Overmarine Group SPA Yacht for Sale

Model: Overmarine Group SPA, Oceano 43

HALARA Name Reserved

140' Feadship Yacht for Sale

Never enough.

124' Trinity Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Trinity Yachts, Raised Pilothouse

124' Sanlorenzo Yacht for Sale

Model: Sanlorenzo, 122 SD Tri-Deck

116' Hatteras Yacht for Sale

Model: Hatteras, Tri-deck Motoryacht

SUMMERTIME II

112' Westport Yacht for Sale

108' Majesty Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Majesty Yachts, Majesty 100

105' Holland Jachtbouw Yacht for Sale

104' Astilleros De Mallorca Yacht for Sale

100' Maiora Yacht for Sale

Model: Maiora, 30 Convertible

100' Burger Yacht for Sale

95' Monte Carlo Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Monte Carlo Yachts, MCY 96

95' Princess Yachts Yacht for Sale

21 sea sands.

94' Paragon Yacht for Sale

92' Sunseeker Yacht for Sale

Model: Sunseeker, 95 Sunseeker

MR. K IRISTON

87' Sanlorenzo Yacht for Sale

Model: Sanlorenzo, SL86

SANLORENZO SL86

85' Burger Yacht for Sale

82' Vicem Yacht for Sale

Model: Vicem, Cruiser 78

82' LeClercq Yacht for Sale

80' Sanlorenzo Yacht for Sale

Model: Sanlorenzo, SL 78

76' Symbol Yacht for Sale

Model: Symbol, Pilothouse

QUE SA-RAH SA-RAH

75' Monte Carlo Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Monte Carlo Yachts, MCY 76

75' Consolidated Shipbuilding Yacht for Sale

Model: Consolidated Shipbuilding, Commuter

74' Sanlorenzo Yacht for Sale

Model: Sanlorenzo, SL72

74' Bluegame Yacht for Sale

Model: Bluegame, BG Range

Model: Bluegame, BGX Range

Model: Bluegame, BGM Range

74' Ocean Alexander Yacht for Sale

Model: Ocean Alexander, Flybridge Motor Yacht

74' Forbes Cooper Yacht for Sale

Model: Forbes Cooper, Pilothouse

AUDRE GRACE

72' Novamarine Yacht for Sale

Model: Novamarine, Black Shiver 220

72' Sanlorenzo Yacht for Sale

72' Ocean Alexander Yacht for Sale

Model: Ocean Alexander, Pilothouse

FOREVER INTREPID

71' Sunseeker Yacht for Sale

Model: Sunseeker, Sport Yacht 68

LONG WAY ROUND

71' New England Boatworks Yacht for Sale

Model: New England Boatworks, Custom

70' Numarine Yacht for Sale

70' Ocean Alexander Yacht for Sale

Model: Ocean Alexander, 70e

70' Sunreef Yacht for Sale

Model: Sunreef, 70 Sail

68' Hampton Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Hampton Yachts, Motor Yacht

68' Mcp Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Mcp Yachts, Global Exp 66

Model: Hampton Yachts, Endurance 680 LRC

65' Bluegame Yacht for Sale

65' Fairline Yacht for Sale

Model: Fairline, Squadron

64' Hatteras Yacht for Sale

Model: Hatteras, 64 Ft Motoryacht

PILOT LOUNGE Name Reserved

63' Nordlund Yacht for Sale

Model: Nordlund, Pilothouse

60' Riva Yacht for Sale

Model: Riva, Corsaro

60' Licia Yachts Yacht for Sale

55' Viking Yacht for Sale

Model: Viking, 55 Convertible

55' Ocean Alexander Yacht for Sale

Model: Ocean Alexander, 548 Sport Sedan

54' Bluegame Yacht for Sale

53' Knierim Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Knierim Yachts, FC 53

KIWI SPIRIT II

51' Hinckley Yacht for Sale

Model: Hinckley, Sou'wester Sloop

NIGHT TRAIN

50' Hanse Yacht for Sale

50' Chaser Yacht for Sale

Model: Chaser, Chaser 500R

CHASER 500R

50' Cruisers Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Cruisers Yachts, 50 Cantius

BLU WAVE Name Reserved

48' Boston Boatworks Yacht for Sale

Daychaser 48.

46' Little Harbor Yacht for Sale

46' Bavaria Yacht for Sale

Model: Bavaria, Vision 46

TWELFTH NIGHT

44' Fjord Yacht for Sale

Model: Fjord, 44 Open

43' Brooklin Boat Yard Yacht for Sale

Model: Brooklin Boat Yard, W-37

43' Bluegame Yacht for Sale

42' Hinckley Yacht for Sale

Model: Hinckley, Sou'wester Sloop C/B

41' J Craft Yacht for Sale

Model: J Craft, Torpedo 42

VISIONNAIRE

40' Hinckley Yacht for Sale

Model: Hinckley, Talaria 40

37' Winter Custom Yachts Yacht for Sale

Model: Winter Custom Yachts, 37 Custom Carolina

OFF COURSE Name Reserved

36' Hinckley Yacht for Sale

Model: Hinckley, Picnic Boat Classic

36' Everglades Yacht for Sale

Model: Everglades, 360 LXC

36' RIBCO Yacht for Sale

Model: RIBCO, Seafarer 36X

34' WILBUR Yacht for Sale

Model: WILBUR, Wilbur 34

34' Hinckley Yacht for Sale

Model: Hinckley, Talaria 34 Picnic Boat

LITTLE PRIZE

34' Hydra-Sport Yacht for Sale

Model: Hydra-Sport, 3400 CC

TT NICOLE EVELYN

32' Rand Yacht for Sale

Model: Rand, Escape 30

31' Sea Ray Yacht for Sale

Model: Sea Ray, 310 SLX

OUT OF OFFICE

31' Ranger Tugs Yacht for Sale

Model: Ranger Tugs, Command Bridge

FABULOUS HAPPENS Name Reserved

28' Boston Whaler Yacht for Sale

Model: Boston Whaler, 285 Conquest

285 CONQUEST

27' Rand Yacht for Sale

Model: Rand, Leisure

L’ESCARGOT

27' Scout Yacht for Sale

Model: Scout, 275 Dorado

SCOUT 275 DORADO

26' C.W. Hood Yacht for Sale

Model: C.W. Hood, C.W. Hood Wasque 26

23' Boston Whaler Yacht for Sale

Model: Boston Whaler, 23 Outrage

21' Riva Yacht for Sale

Model: Riva, Ariston

RIVA ARISTON

21' Hewes Yacht for Sale

Model: Hewes, Redfisher

21 REDFISHER

Testimonials.

Good afternoon, sweet Shannon! You think of everything. Your sweet kindness and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. This has been the trip of a lifetime. It was beyond magical and the most incredibly amazing experience of my life. From the boat, the crew, the food, being with my family, the beach-set ups, the fun games, to the essential oil towels we were greeted with every time we stepped on the boat, it was truly an experience of a lifetime. So many great memories! I’m still pinching myself. Thank you for everything!!

We had a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Croatia onboard charter yacht SOVEREIGN. You went above and beyond for us, planned every little activity that we absolutely loved and you’ve got us hooked on the Yachting lifestyle! From the chef’s food to the crew’s outgoing smiles, every day we were in heaven.

WOW!!!!! You certainly recommended a fantastic boat. The crew is great. The chef Adrian is the best! Josh, Mike and Paula can’t be better. We are having a wonderful time. Thank you, and thank you again.

Captain Vince was an outstanding Captain. He made our family charter together very special. The crew even put on a firework show for us. The weather was outstanding and everything you did for us is very appreciated. We look forward to returning onboard!

The crew was outstanding. We wanted to explore ‘off the beaten path’ and that is exactly what we did! From fly fishing in the Outer Islands to eating a private beach dinner, we never wanted our week to end. Bravo!

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Experience the ultimate Italian adventure with Worth Avenue Yachts. Our exclusive Tuscan countryside and Italian Coast vacation offers a seamless blend of luxury on land and sea. Begin your journey at the exquisite Villa Ardore, nestled in the heart of Tuscany and recently honored with the Experientialist Award by Culturalist Magazine. Villa Ardore is a unique retreat, boasting a stunning spa, an infinity pool with vineyard views, and much more. Spend a few days unwinding in this serene haven before embarking on your yacht charter. Perfect for weddings, friends’ getaways, or any special occasion, Villa Ardore is the ideal starting point for your unforgettable voyage into the sunset.

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Sailing Yachts for Sale – Embark on Sea-Bound Adventures

Discover the perfect sailing yacht for your next adventure on the open sea. Our selection of sailing yachts for sale blend elegance, advanced technology, and timeless design, offering a top-notch sailing experience.

American Flagged Yachts for Sale

Discover the advantages of owning American-flagged yachts. Learn about the recent legislative changes, tax benefits, and opportunities for US yacht owners. Explore our selection of US-flagged yachts for sale.

Experience the Monte Carlo Yachts 96: Exceptional Comfort and Performance

Experience the Monte Carlo Yachts 96: Exceptional Comfort and Performance The Monte Carlo Yachts 96, now available in Antibes, France, is a top-tier vessel designed

WORTHY DEALS: Top Yachts Just Listed or Price Improvements

Worth Avenue Yachts proudly presents Worthy Deals: A selection of top yachts recently listed or with newly improved prices. Explore the best opportunities available on the market below.

Palmer Johnson Yacht FOUR JACKS – An Exceptional Performance Yacht

This Palmer Johnson 150 is a remarkable example of modern, speedy yacht design, courtesy of Nuvolari Lenard. It features a luxurious interior that includes five staterooms, highlighted by the coveted on-deck Owner’s stateroom configuration, complemented by four additional staterooms below deck, and extensive crew quarters. Maintained in pristine condition by a dedicated professional crew, this single-owner yacht exemplifies top-tier upkeep. Fitted with Gyro stabilizers for stability while anchored and conventional stabilizers for smooth sailing, FOUR JACKS delivers unparalleled comfort in any sea state.

American Built – The Top Builders & Yachts for Sale

Europe’s yachting industry is centuries-old, with Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and innovative yacht designs. Although America’s yachting history is shorter, it has quickly gained a reputation for excellence. Today, top U.S. luxury yacht builders are known for their award-winning, state-of-the-art designs that rival the best globally. This editorial highlights some of the leading American yacht builders and showcases yachts for sale from these esteemed companies.

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CHARTER MANAGEMENT

  Learn how we can help Offset Your Running Costs in our charter management program.  

NEW YACHT CONSTRUCTION

  Utilize our network of Top Yacht Builders to ensure your new yacht is delivered to your expectations.

THERE'S STILL TIME

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The N&J Difference

Since 1949, Northrop & Johnson has remained the authority on yachting and is recognized as the leading global yacht brokerage offering 360-degree yachting services in the purchase, sale, management, construction and charter of superyachts and luxury boats over 98′ (30m). We are devoted to delivering extraordinary services and world-class experiences for our clients.

Discover luxury yachts for sale at Northrop & Johnson. From power boats to sailing yachts, explore our exclusive listings and find your perfect vessel with expert guidance from our brokers.

Your wanderlust knows no bounds as you cruise across the globe to your dream destination at the hands of an experienced crew dedicated to fulfilling your every need.

Your yacht is undoubtedly one of your most prized possessions. Your Northrop & Johnson broker will find you the right buyer at the best price possible in the shortest period of time.

Everything you need is in one place to maximize your superyacht ownership experience. We work with you to get the best out of your experience from Charter Marketing and Sales Management to Crew Services, Insurance and Marketing.

Our crew services experts specialize in accurately placing crew members on the appropriate yachts and guiding the successful careers of tens of thousands worldwide.

Discover the Ultimate Yacht Charter

Experience the pinnacle of yachting with Northrop & Johnson, where our experts are committed to orchestrating your ultimate yacht charter adventure.

The Northrop & Johnson Difference

Honesty, integrity and extraordinary results.

From yacht sales, yacht purchase and new construction to yacht charter, charter management and crew placement, Northrop & Johnson is a full-service luxury yacht brokerage. Our expert team of sales brokers, charter brokers, charter managers, crew placement and staff are dedicated to fulfilling all of your yachting desires and demands. Northrop & Johnson has brokerage offices strategically placed in yachting hubs around the world, ensuring access wherever you cruise.

Northrop & Johnson prides itself on creating extraordinary yachting experiences by surpassing all expectations at every opportunity.

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Extremely adept in finding the right buyer or yacht for a client, our impressive sales record showcases the level of expertise by our brokers and staff.

Offices From Coast to Coast

Northrop & johnson has 13 locations around the world.

From the bustling cities of the Americas to the historic waterways of Europe and the exotic ports of Asia, Northrop & Johnson stands as a truly global leader in superyacht marketing. Regardless of your location across the globe, you are guaranteed access to our unparalleled expertise and services. With strategic positions in key destinations worldwide, we are equipped and ready to assist you at any moment, in any place.

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Northrop & Johnson partners with leading yacht builders, designers, and suppliers globally. Our expert brokers facilitate seamless custom yacht construction, guiding owners through every step, from selecting the right shipyard to legal details. With established relationships in the industry, we promise a flawless process from start to finish.

From negotiating prices and contracts to coordinating surveys and sea trials, to providing support with ownership structures and legal matters, Northrop & Johnson’s brokers are skilled in all facets of yacht buying. You can expect a smooth purchase experience from start to finish, leaving you to enjoy the pleasures of stress-free yacht ownership.

Experience the world’s most captivating yachting destinations with Northrop & Johnson. From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia to Alaska’s fjords, unlock the perfect adventure aboard a luxury charter yacht.

Experience the most customizable on-water holiday available with a yacht charter. After choosing your destinations your charter broker will work with you to personally perfect your itinerary. Browse our sample itineraries to see what’s possible.

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60' Fountaine Pajot

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39' Beneteau

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36' Jeanneau

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I have captained several of their vessels and worked closely with one of their brokers, Capt. Rupert Covell, who is not only an ace captain with an attention to detail, but also an excellent communicator with a strong code of ethics. I am confident that anyone wishing to buy or sell a yacht with Rupert’s help will be very pleased with the result. Extremely knowledgeable and reliable!

I met Paul over 20 years ago when we were in pilot training together, we were both deployed in theater together back in 2006 and we had the pleasure of working together as colleagues at the same firm when our Active Duty service was complete. For all the years I’ve known him there is no one better at delivering on exactly what he has promised and providing the best service possible. Yachting and boating are shared passions for us both and I recently discussed running a yacht as a business with Paul. He hosted me at the Newport International Boat Show, he had the right appointments made and ensured we gained the most value for our time at the show. Whether you want a yacht for personal use or to run as a business venture Paul is an absolute must have person on your team.

Kenia Deulofeu is a quintessential go getter. Her professionalism puts you at ease allowing you to explore possibilities when considering a search that may span the globe. I love the opportunity to work with a woman consultant in this industry. Kenia also being a luxury home agent is an added benefit i allowing for a seamless process.

First and foremost, Captain Rick’s knowledge of the yacht market is impeccable. What sets Captain Rick apart is not just his knowledge but also his dedication to his clients. He was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, no matter how big or small. In addition to his professionalism, Captain Rick Milroy’s passion for yachts and the maritime world is infectious. His enthusiasm for the industry and his love for the sea are apparent in every conversation, making the experience of working with him not only informative but also enjoyable. In conclusion, I highly recommend Captain Rick Milroy as a trusted yacht broker. He is a true expert in his field, a dedicated advocate for his clients, and a pleasure to work with.

I send all my clients to Rupert Covel at JFA Yachts his knowledge and expertise in the yachting and Sailing industry is unmatched. He truly goes the extra mile to ensure every client is his top priority he is extremely efficient and most of all he doesn’t waste your time thank you for all your help. It was a true pleasure doing business with you look forward to much more to come in the future.

Paul Minihan at JFA Yacht & Ship is the go-to person for your boat or yacht needs. As a military veteran and Naval Academy grad, his experience and integrity shine through. I’ve known Paul for over 15 years, and his dedication to his clients is unmatched. Whether you’re buying or selling, Paul’s expertise ensures a smooth and trustworthy experience. Proud to recommend him and contribute to the positive community at JFA Yacht & Ship!

Paul from JFA Yacht has been helping me locate my first boat. He has done overtime work to learn what my needs and wants are and in many ways he has identified multiple areas where what I should be looking for haven’t matched my initial impressions. I have learned tons. I look forward to working with him and JFA yacht into the future on this purchase, and the next!

James & Katy, Thank you for all that you have done to see us off on our dream. You’ve both been awesome!

James, you’re the best broker anywhere, you’ve gone above and beyond what any other broker should or would do. Thank you.

Katy, thanks for your support and friendship. We are lucky to have found you both.

Captain Z just recently helped us purchase our first sail boat. he kept the entire experience stress free! he is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic! the best is that after closing he has been right there helping us organize all of the equipment on board and even helped us move the boat to it’s new slip. he also graciously provided us…

James Fachtmann is one of the few people you come across that has that rare combination of passion and expert knowledge focused solely on one thing. The yacht and marine industry. He continually keeps his knowledge base up to date whether its by visiting boat manufacturers, researching and writing articles in yacht trade magazines or just plain curiosity, he knows…

I have recently purchased a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 catamaran through James Fachtmann and was quite happy with the service and support he provided me throughout the process. James cares about the happiness of his customer not just in the near term but also for the long term and clearly feels he has an obligation to treat his customer ethically…

I have recently had the pleasure of selling my yacht with the help of James Fachtmann. The service, enthusiasm and professionalism he demonstrated during the transaction was beyond my expectations and I would, in fact already have, recommended his services to some of my best friends. The ease of the selling process was in large part due to his diligence…

Thank you for all that you have done to see us off on our dream. You’ve both been awesome! James, you’re the best broker anywhere, you’ve gone above and beyond what any other broker should or would do. Thank you. Cheers!

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The world’s best 50 yacht brokers

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Posted by Joanna Lewis , 21 Apr 2023

The world’s best yacht brokers are relied upon for their expertise, market intelligence, and vast network of industry contacts by the most discerning yachting enthusiasts. The leading brokers work for global yacht brokerages facilitating transactions across yacht sales, yacht charter, yacht management, yacht refit, and new builds, including for the most luxurious motor boats and sailing yachts on the planet.

Relevance Yacht is the go-to digital marketing agency for the yachting industry and has helped the world’s leading brokers market their yachts and services to a qualified global audience. 

Here are the world’s 50 top yacht brokers,  in no particular order , that the world’s richest trust when it is time to buy, sell, charter, or build a boat. 

The world’s top 50 yacht brokers

David seal – northrop & johnson – yacht broker & head of video production .

David Seal is a veteran yacht broker and YouTube star based in Monaco with more than 226,000 subscribers on his Yachts For Sale channel, making it one of the most watched yacht channels on the internet. He broke into the industry following a move to Italy, where he started teaching English to yacht builder Norberto Ferretti. He later became sales manager for the CRN shipyard, part of the Ferretti group. Seal quickly differentiated himself by doing walk-through videos of yachts for sale before digital marketing became mainstream. He now works for Northrop & Johnson through an exclusive licensing agreement. 

Rosanna Arcamone  – Silver Star Yachting  – Yacht Charter Broker

Rosanna Arcamone’s career has been rooted in yachting, first as crew on the world’s finest superyachts, including as a chief stewardess, and then as a charter broker and co-founder of Silver Star Yachting. Arcamone boasts a wealth of industry contacts and a keen understanding of the demands of the world’s wealthiest travellers, regularly arranging charters on the world’s most lavish superyachts, including the award-winning 93-metre LADY S and the 85-metre O’PTASIA.

Ann Avery – Northrop & Johnson – Yacht Broker

Ann ‘Annie’ Avery is a sales broker with Northrop & Johnson , specialising in luxury sailboats. Her passion and success in this field led her to be awarded the IYBA Sailboat Broker of the Year in 2020, 2021, and 2022. She is also deeply passionate about conservation, producing audio interviews related to the health of the ocean. US-born and raised, Annie has over 30 years of experience in the industry, including 20 years with Northrop & Johnson. She is based in Northrop & Johnson’s Fort Lauderdale office. 

MATT PALMER – Northrop & Johnson – Yacht Sales Broker

Matt Palmer is a broker with Northrop & Johnson. He has been sailing since his youth, navigating the waters of the Channel Islands, where he grew up. Following a degree in law, Palmer joined a firm specialising in the structure and management of superyachts, enabling him to hone his skills regarding yacht ownership. Having begun his sales career in one of the largest brands in yachting, it didn’t take long before he transacted over 100 million Euros in sales. He champions professionalism and proactivity with strong traditional values and thrives on the true independence that Northrop & Johnson provides.

Nigel Beatty – YACHTZOO – Yacht Broker 

British-born Nigel Beatty is a yacht broker with YACHTZOO. He started his maritime career in the Royal Navy. In 1995 Beatty became a captain on private and charter superyachts around the world, giving him a unique insight into global yachting. He came ashore in 2005, starting six separate companies over a decade, all of which are still operating today. In 2015 he joined the YACHTZOO team in Florida and set up YACHTZOO’s Japan base shortly after. Nigel is the Chairman of APSA (Asia Pacific Superyacht Association) and lives in Monaco and Japan.

Charlie Birkett – Y.CO – Yacht Broker 

Charlie Birkett is a leading yacht broker and co-founder and CEO of Y.CO , based in Monaco. He started his career aged 16 when he left school to follow his passion for sailing. It took him all over the world in several positions, both shoreside and on board, supporting some of the world’s largest, most complex yacht operations, including M/Y CALIXE and M/Y TATOOSH. He founded Y.CO in 2004, along with his friend and business partner Gary Wright, growing the business into one of the world’s leading full-service yacht companies. With the company 100% founder-owned and founder-led, Birkett is known for his dedication to client relationships and treats every Y.CO client as the only client.

Alex Lees-Buckley – Camper & Nicholsons – Sales and New Build Yacht Broker 

Alex Lees-Buckly is a leading superyacht broker with Camper & Nicholsons .  A British native, he is a lifelong yachter with in-depth industry knowledge gleaned from 30 years of experience. Superyacht Times describes him as one of the “world’s most accomplished brokers” and, as such, boasts a loyal clientele with many multi-repeat clients. He has managed some of the biggest new build projects, including the 140-metre Fincanetieri OCEAN VICTORY, and is a leading sales broker for pedigree shipyards, including Benetti, Feadship, and Perini Navi. In 2016, Lees-Buckly was awarded the first Richard Earp Award from Fraser. 

Melanie Burke – Fraser – Yacht Charter Broker 

Melanie Burke is an award-winning charter broker and a recipient of the IYBA Charter Professional of the Year 2020. Based in Fraser’s Fort Lauderdale offices, Burke has been immersed in the yachting industry for over 30 years. She has worked as crew on charter yachts, sailed competitively, and managed yachts and marinas. She is now one of the world’s most recognised charter brokers, helping plan bespoke yacht charter experiences for the world’s wealthiest audiences.  

Marcel Busse – YACHTZOO – Yacht Charter & Sales Broker 

Marcel Busse has over 28 years of experience in the yachting industry as a captain with extensive knowledge of key cruising areas across the globe and superior expertise in vessels ranging from sport fishers to large superyachts. Born in South Africa, Busse has a stellar reputation for return clients and an excellent charter record. He is part of the global yacht brokerage YACHTZOO, where he works as a charter and sales broker specialising in high-end movie charters and yachts in excess of 60-metres.

Chris Callahan – Moran Yacht & Ship – Yacht Sales & Charter Broker 

Chris Callahan is a top yacht sales and charter broker and marketing director at Moran Yacht & Ship . Based in Fort Lauderdale, Callahan has over a decade of experience in the yachting industry and has facilitated yacht sales, charters, and new build projects. 

Tim Carbury – Moravia Yachting – Yacht Sales Broker 

Tim Carbury is a leading sales broker with Moravia Yachting . He was born and raised on the south coast of England, where he developed his passion for yachting, completing his first of many Fastnet races at just 15 years of age. He started his career in yachting at age 18 and has since covered many yachting industry touchpoints, including working as a yacht captain and marine engineer. Carbury is a versatile and adept broker and has successfully represented both buyers and sellers. He is based in Palma. 

Kent Chamberlain – Chamberlain Yachts – Yacht Broker 

Having owned and operated multiple successful yacht sales organisations in California and Florida, including San Diego Yacht Sales, Bradford Yacht Sales, Westship World Yachts, and Merle Wood & Associates  – where he previously served as Interim CEO – Chamberlain is a well-established and accomplished broker with extensive experience in sales, management, and charter. He has been instrumental in the creation of PartnerShips, the fractional yacht sales concept. Additionally, he is the founder and chairman of the Superyacht Network, a private group of top-tier superyacht brokers who regularly share industry information. Chamberlain is respected by his peers as a broker with an unwavering work ethic and high integrity. 

Jeremy Comport – Ocean Independence – Yacht Sales Broker 

Jeremy Comport is a leading yacht sales broker and group director with the brokerage Ocean Independence . He boasts decades of experience managing complex brokerage deals and new builds. Yachting is in Comport’s blood, having grown up around boats, notably sailboats. He kick-started his career in the yachting industry, working on yachts on the French Riviera. He later forged a career as a yacht broker and hasn’t looked back. Notable sales include the 56-metre Feadship built BROADWATER, which sold just three months following its listing, and the 44-metre Burger motor yacht PURE BLISS.  

Liz Cox – Cecil Wright – Yacht Management Broker 

Liz Cox is a senior partner highly specialised in management at Cecil Wright based in the Monaco office. She fell in love with yachting and the French Riviera some 30 years ago and helps owners enjoy worry-free yacht ownership that exceeds expectations. Throughout her career, Cox has helped manage and build some of the world’s finest superyachts, including overseeing the build of the 58-metre Amels, GU, the 68-metre Abeking and Rassmussen AVIVA II and SHERPA, a 73.6-metre Feadship, delivered in 2018. She currently heads up the charter management side of the business, including the management of one of the most successful charter yachts in the global fleet, the 60.9-metre Abeking and Rassmussen, ARIENCE .  

Robert Cury – RJC Yacht Sales and Charter – Yacht Sales Broker 

Robert ‘Bob’ Cury heads up RJC Yacht Sales and Charter , which he founded in 1997. He brings over 30 years of yacht expertise spanning design, brokerage, and new construction. He specialises in the sale of larger, late-mode pedigree motorboats and sport fishing vessels. RJC has represented some of the world’s most prestigious boats, including the 50-metre Trinity M/Y IMPROMPTU. 

Ed Dickinson – Northrop & Johnson – Yacht Sales Broker 

Ed Dickinson is a Monaco-based sales broker with Northrop & Johnson. He represents a wide variety of clients and yachts and has negotiated transactions on vessels from 24 to 70-metres plus. Many of his transactions are from repeat clients or through referrals. Hailing from Guernsey in the Channel Islands, he kick-started his passion for yachting as crew on a superyacht based in the Mediterranean. Dickinson is known for his industry insights and for always going the extra mile for his clients.

Mat Emerson – Camper & Nicholson – Yacht Sales & Charter Broker  

Mat Emerson is a senior partner and director of Americas with Burgess and was previously president of Camper & Nicholsons US. He has over 29 years of experience in the superyacht industry and is focused on sales and charter. He recently sold the 92-metre superyacht TATOOSH, acting as a co-central agent with Fraser’s Stuart Larsen. 

Richard Gray – IYC – Yacht Sales Broker 

Richard Gray is an accomplished yacht broker with a wealth of experience and expertise in the industry. As a broker at the prestigious yacht brokerage firm, IYC , Richard has established himself as a leader in the field, thanks to his extensive knowledge of the global yacht market and exceptional sales skills. Throughout his career, Gray has maintained a strong dedication to his clients, providing them with exceptional service and guidance through every step of the buying or selling process. He has a keen eye for detail, extensive knowledge of the technical aspects of yachts, and a deep appreciation for the beauty and artistry of yacht design. Richard has a sterling reputation in the industry and is respected by his peers and clients for his professionalism, honesty, and integrity. 

Darrell Hall – YACHTZOO – Yacht Sales Broker 

Darrell Hall is a leading yacht broker and the founder of YACHTZOO . He left his native South Africa to become a captain, navigating the world for over a decade until he settled down as a broker in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hall’s experience as a captain of both private and charter yachts has provided a solid client base and invaluable knowledge of yachts. Since his arrival in Monaco, he has established himself as a well-known and respected sales broker in the capital of yachting for all matters across motor yachts, sailing yachts, and new constructions of all sizes.

Richard Higgins – Northrop & Johnson – Yacht Sales Broker 

Richard Higgins is one of the world’s top 50 yacht brokers with Northrop & Johnson, based in their Monaco brokerage. He specialises in a wide range of vessels, both motor yachts and sailboats, drawing on over a decade of experience. Higgins is known for his technical acumen, exemplary service, and dedication to supporting his clients at every stage of their yachting journey. 

Jonathan Hind – Burgess – Yacht Sales Broker 

Jonathan Hind is a top yacht broker with Burgess and managing director for the brokerage’s Dubai office. He has over 16 years of industry experience spanning four continents and boasts a strong track record of project management, equally at home on small or large yachts. He most recently sold the 72-metre Delta Marine superyacht ALBATROSS just 11 weeks after she entered the brokerage market. Other notable yacht sales include the 50-metre Benetti motor boat BLUE NIGHT, with Hind representing the seller. 

Kyle van Huizen – YACHTZOO – Yacht Sales Broker 

Kyle van Huizen is a sales broker with YACHTZOO after moving ashore to be based in Monaco. He has many years of experience as a captain on modern and classic sailing yachts. He is highly professional and well-respected in the yachting industry. Since starting as a broker, van Huizen has proved an invaluable and prolific member of the YACHTZOO team, able to handle all types of sales, new and pre-owned, motor and sailing yachts as well as berth sales and some charters for select clients. Originally from South Africa, he is highly proactive and in the know for all yachting matters and new technologies.

Nicola Iacono – Silver Star Yachting – Yacht Charter Broker

Italian-born Nicola Iacono is a leading yacht charter broker and co-founder of Silver Star Yachting . Iacono has unique knowledge of the yachting industry and the needs of the world’s richest individuals, having worked as a consultant for luxury brands and leading shipyards before establishing Silver Star Yachting. He regularly arranges charters on the world’s most luxurious superyachts, including the 85-metre Oceanco yacht SUNRAYS and the 59-metre motor yacht IDYLLIC, built by Benetti.  

Peter Insull – Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing – Superyacht Broker

Recipient of the prestigious Richard Earp Award, Peter Insull is a leading superyacht broker and principal of Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing , headquartered in France. Insull is acknowledged as a leading broker for large yachts with an impressive track record of success, representing the interests of buyers and sellers. 

Tim Johnson – TJB Superyachts – Superyacht Broker 

Tim Johnson is the founder and CEO of TJB Superyachts and a leading yacht broker known for his boutique, modern approach. His career has been a varied one, including in management consultancy, tours in Afghanistan as part of the British Army Reserve, and private aviation. He discovered his passion for the yachting industry and has become a recognised force within the charter and sales market. He is based in TJB Superyachts’ London headquarters.

Carol Kent – Carol Kent Yacht Charters International – Yacht Charter Broker 

Carol Kent is the CEO of Carol Kent Yacht Charters International . She is a globally recognised yacht charter broker and recipient of the IYBA Charter Professional of the Year 2017, in recognition of her outstanding deduction and contribution to the yachting industry. Kent specialises in crafting vacations of a lifetime aboard some of the world’s finest vessels, partnering with all the major yacht brokerages, including Northrop & Johnson, Burgess, Fraser, and Camper & Nicholson. 

Brandon Kummer – Kitson Yachts – Superyacht Sales Broker 

Brandon Kummer, a co-founder of Kitson Yachts, began his yachting career at the early age of 18. In 2019, he became the recipient of the coveted IYBA Outstanding Young Professional in Yachting award. His astronomical sales record precedes him, and he is the first superyacht broker under the age of 30 to sell two Feadships. Based out of Miami, Brandon’s professional network and A-list clientele are built upon – and nurtured through – a reputation of impeccable trust and discretion, spanning the world over. In his decade-plus of industry experience, he has positioned himself as one of the most succe ssful yacht brokers in the world. 

Stuart Larsen – Fraser – Yacht Sales Broker 

Stuart Larsen is an internationally recognised yacht broker with Fraser. Based in Fraser’s Fort Lauderdale offices, Larsen has a remarkable sales record spanning three decades, representing buyers and sellers. He recently sold the iconic 92-metre Nobiskrug-built M/Y TATOOSH, which was showcased at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show. Other notable yachts include the 126-metre explorer vessel OCTOPUS. Larsen also has extensive experience across new build projects, boasting a network of contacts with the world’s leading shipyards.  

Sean McCarter – Northrop & Johnson – Sailing Yacht Broker 

Sean McCarter has a long-held passion for the sea, growing up around boats in the UK. As an experienced sailor, he specialises in sailing yachts, offering expert advice drawn from firsthand experience. He joined the yachting industry during the America’s Cup in Valencia, 2005 to 2077, and progressed to skipper of power and sailing yachts up to 2000GT, including a round-the-world race and cruise. He has sailed 12 Atlantic crossings in varying directions. McCarter is based in Northrop & Johnson’s Palma office. 

Kevin Merrigan – Northrop & Johnson – Yacht Sales Broker 

Kevin Merrigan is the chairman, former owner, and a leading yacht broker with Northrop & Johnson, having negotiated purchase and sales agreements for more than 300 of the world’s finest boats, closing deals in over 15 countries. He oversaw the firm’s growth from an American-based brokerage with seven offices to an international powerhouse with offices in every global yachting hub. Kevin is the founder of the International Yacht Council and has served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association and the International Yacht Council.

Robert Moran – Moran Yacht & Ship – Yacht Sales & New Build Yacht Broker 

Robert Moran is president of Moran Yacht & Ship and a top yacht broker based in Fort Lauderdale. He started his career as a deckhand working his way up the ranks to captain. On dry land, he founded Moran Yacht & Ship in 1988, establishing the company as a leading yacht brokerage. Amongst its most notable yachts is AHPO, which Moran oversaw the build of. It is listed for sale with Moran and is the world’s most expensive yacht currently on the market.

Sean Moran – Moran Yacht & Ship – New Construction Yacht Broker 

Sean Moran is a yacht broker and managing director of Moran Yacht & Ship in Fort Lauderdale. He grew up in the world of yachting as a son of a yacht captain and yacht chef. Moran started his career as a deckhand, working his way up through the ranks to First Officer. Over the years, he has developed in-depth technical and operational management expertise, helping him to guide his clients through the more technical aspects of yacht ownership. He specialises in new yacht construction projects and has worked on some of the world’s most luxurious new build projects.  

Juan Morillo – United Yacht Sales – Sales Yacht Broker 

Juan Morillo is a top-performing Florida yacht broker with United Yacht Sales , known for his level of service and passion for yachting. He is focused on new builds and pre-owned yachts and boasts vast experience in sales and consulting on complex acquisitions. Morillo introduced the buyer for the 62-metre M/Y CLOUD 9 in 2022. 

William Molloy – Moravia Yachting – Yacht Charter Broker 

William Molloy is head of charter and a senior charter broker at Moravia Yachting, with over 200 charters completed, including on some of the world’s most iconic superyachts. His passion for yachting stems from his early career as professional yacht crew and a degree in maritime studies. He represents both families looking for quiet getaways to corporate hospitality at major global events. He is known for his bespoke approach and his ability to cater to clients’ individual needs.  

Tim Morley – Morley Yachts – Yacht Sales Broker 

Tim Morley is an experienced and knowledgeable yacht broker with Morley Yachts . He has extensive knowledge of the international yacht market, allowing him to quickly identify market trends and changing values. With over a decade of experience working in sales, Morley is well-versed in both the technical and practical aspects of selling and buying yachts. He takes great pride in helping his clients find the perfect boat at the right price, offering years of experience and expertise to ensure a successful transaction. He is committed to providing first-class customer service, working hard to ensure that the entire process goes smoothly from start to finish. 

Adam Papadakis – Moravia Yachting – Yacht Sales Broker 

Adam Papdakis is head of sales and a senior broker with Moravia Yachting. As one of the world’s leading top 50 yacht brokers, he brings over two decades of expertise and has been involved with several iconic new-build commissions and high-profile superyacht sales. He boasts an impressive network of contacts and is respected for his eye for detail and genuine care of his clients. 

Todd Rittenhouse – Northrop & Johnson – Yacht Sales Broker 

Todd Rittenhouse brings close to two decades of experience as a yacht sales broker. He specialises in high-end power and sail transactions, both new and used. His career has been spent ‘at sea’ starting in the merchant marines working aboard tankers, drill ships, and ocean-going tugs, logging over 150,000 sea miles. His experience working on yachts and large commercial vessels enables Rittenhouse to provide his clients with unique insights to help them make informed decisions. He works for Northrop & Johnson, based in their Newport Beach office. 

Glen Runyan – Seattle Yachts – Superyacht Sales Broker 

Glen Runyan of Seattle Yachts is an accomplished top 50 yacht broker with a comprehensive background in the boating industry. Based in Fort Lauderdale, he has negotiated sales on some of the world’s largest superyachts, including the 74-metre M/Y ELANDESS, where he represented the buyer. 

Wes Sanford – Northrop & Johnson – Yacht Sales Broker 

Wes Sanford is a yacht broker with Northrop & Johnson, working out of their Fort Lauderdale office. He specialises in new deliveries, including large yachts from 70-metres plus. He takes a holistic approach, having been immersed in the yachting world from a young age. He worked as a mate, engineer, and then charter captain on some of the world’s most luxurious yachts for some 12 years. Following the birth of his daughter, he decided to retire from the bridge and instead forge a career on dry land as a yacht broker. He is known for his confidentiality, integrity, and dedication to his clients.

Henry Smith – Cecil Wright – Yacht Sales Broker 

Henry Smith is a highly regarded yacht broker, partner and director of the Monaco office of yacht brokerage Cecil Wright . Smith has a life-long passion for yachting, having sail ed competitively since childhood. A career in the industry was, therefore, a natural fit. With in-depth knowledge of mechanics and engineering gleaned during his time at university, he can advise on more than simply the cosmetics of a boat. He is known for his in-depth knowledge and trusted expertise, especially on northern European pedigree yachts. His most notable sales include the 62-metre Feadship NEW HAMPSHIRE, the 56- metre Feadship HAMPSHIRE I, and the 55-metre Amels LA MASQUERADE. His most notable new build is the 80-metre Nobiskrug Project BULLSEYE which is currently under construction.

Jeffrey Stanley – Gilman Yachts – Yacht Sales Broker 

Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Stanley is a broker with Gilman Yachts and recipient of the 2021 IYBA Lifetime Achievement Award. A career yacht broker with 40 years of expertise and over 900 closings under his belt, he represents both buyers and sellers of yachts from 30-metres plus. Stanley also has experience with new build projects, his most notable being the 36-metre Crescent built M/Y IMPETUOUS. He previously served on the IYBA board from 1998-1999. 

Matthew Stone – IYC Yachts – Yacht Sales Broker & New Construction Specialist 

Matthew Stone is a multi-award-winning yacht broker and managing partner for IYC Yachts’ California-based brokerage, who has devoted more than half his lifetime to the yachting industry. In 2018 and 2019, he was named Broker of the Year, and then in 2020, he was nominated for the coveted IYBA Outstanding Young Professional in Yachting award. Stone has a passion for new construction builds and has spent time touring the world’s most prestigious shipyards. He is a regular on AWE’s network television series, Selling Yachts, and is regularly featured in industry publications. 

Lukas Stratmann  – Ocean Independence – Pre-Owned & New Construction Superyacht Broker 

Lukas Stratmann is a top yacht broker based in Dusseldorf with Ocean Independence. His completion of German National Naval Service, degree in yacht manufacturing and servicing, and 18-month tenure at Abeking –  where he gained in-depth insights on the above 100-metre range – ensures he brings incredible acumen and outstanding management services to his clients. He provides expert advice for pre-owned and new construction projects, as well as legal, financial, and administrative matters. Stratmann holds his Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate and has worked on superyachts in the North Sea, Mediterranean, and North Atlantic. Notable recent sales include the 34-metre Baltic sailing yacht NILAYA, and the 32-metre HARMONY 1 motor yacht.

Michael Tabor – Kitson Yachts – Yacht Sales Broker 

Michael Tabor, a co-founder of Kitson Yachts , brings a strategic vision and a sophisticated approach to a business built upon leisure. Supremely dedicated to his craft, Michael has a background and award-winning track record in capital markets, but his family heritage – three generations of shipbuilders – has brought him back to his passion for the sea. Michael quickly rose to the #1 producing broker at his previous firm before co-founding Kitson Yachts. Tabor now stands as one of the top global leading superyacht brokers, with a speciality in new construction and over 1,400 Linear feet of yachts presently under construction. 

Ross Tannock – Moran Yacht & Ship – Yacht Sales & Charter Broker 

Scottish-born Ross Tannock is a sales and charter broker with Moran Yacht & Ship with over a decade of experience. Based in Fort Lauderdale, he started his career in professional sports and sports marketing, building a network of contacts with global business leaders. Notable sales include the 75.4-metre Lurssen M/Y NORTHERN STAR, the 50-metre Mangusta M/Y INCOGNITO, and the 58.5-metre Lurssen CAPRI.  

Peter Thompson – Thompson of Monaco – Yacht Sales Broker 

Peter Thompson is an experienced yacht broker and industry expert with decades of experience. Having worked for some of the most prestigious yacht brokers and shipyards worldwide, including Worth Avenue Yachts, TWW Yachts, and Yachting Partners International, Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Throughout his career, he has established himself as a respected and trusted broker, thanks to his industry experience, sales skills, and exemplary customer service. He is knowledgeable about all aspects of yacht sales, from market trends and valuation to negotiations and contract management. 

Simon Ting – SuperYachtsMonaco – Yacht Charter & Sales Broker 

Simon Ting boasts 20 years of yacht industry experience, focusing on large yacht charters and sales. He is based in Monaco with the yacht brokerage SuperYachtsMonaco . He recently represented the seller for the 72-metre superyacht STELLA MARIS, built by Viareggio Superyachts. She was one of the largest and most luxurious vessels to sell in 2022. 

Edouard Vignal – Ocean Independence – Yacht Sales Broker 

Edouard Vignal is an experienced yacht sales broker specialising in pedigree yachts, including Custom Line, Benetti, Sunseeker, Princess, and Azimut. His global background and previous career in asset management consultancy enable him to provide highly astute advice based on the latest market analysis. Recent sales include hull no.07 from the celebrated Custom Line 120’ and the 32-metre M/Y HARMONY 1. Vignal is based in Ocean Independence’s Monaco brokerage. 

Chris Cecil-Wright – Cecil Wright – Yacht Broker 

Chris Cecil-Wright is the founder of Cecil Wright and has been a leading yacht broker in the industry for nearly 30 years. His passion for yachting comes from his love of all things nautical, sparked by sailing dinghies on the Solent in the UK and later as a skipper on luxury yacht charters. He started his career at Camper & Nicholsons and later set up Edmiston with Nick Edmiston before creating his own brokerage, Cecil Wright, in 2013. Chris has worked across every touchpoint of the yachting industry and is known for his trustworthiness, integrity, and market intelligence. Career highlights include the builds of the 99-metre Feadship MADAME GU, the 77.7-metre Feadship TANGO, and the 78.5-metre Feadship HAMPSHIRE II and the sale of the 81-metre Abeking and Rassmussen KIBO, the 72-metre Feadship UTOPIA (twice), and the 70-metre AMADEUS.  

We are expanding our top broker list to 100. If you are a yacht broker, then let us know why you should be included. Please email marketing@relevance.digital with your biography.

Relevance Yacht is the go-to yacht marketing agency. For over a decade, our team of yacht marketing experts has worked with the world’s best yacht brokers, helping them reach the world’s most affluent yachting enthusiasts. If you need help marketing your yachting brand, contact our team. 

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By Editorial Team   26 January 2023

A yacht broker is an industry expert who knows everything there is to know about luxury yacht charters . With access to the entire fleet of yachts available worldwide, they have stepped on board some of the most luxurious superyachts, met with crew and sampled gourmet cuisine so that when it comes to planning your yacht charter; they get it right first time, every time.

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Why use a yacht broker?

Reasons to book through a yacht broker:, how to find one you can trust, helping you find the right yacht charter broker, professional associations for yacht brokers, how much will a yacht broker cost.

Once you have decided you would like to book a superyacht charter, have a handful of yachts in mind, an idea of what type of charter you’re looking for and who you would like to join you, it’s time to start planning your yacht charter vacation.

Although it is optional to use a charter broker, no matter how much you know, or think you know about chartering a yacht, a charter broker always knows more.

An experienced broker will also have established relationships with a wide number of yachts, Captains and Owners, understand marine law jurisdictions, can explain the intricate terminology of yacht charter contracts and has in-depth knowledge of popular yachting destinations and their respective optimum charter seasons. 

There are many reasons to use a charter broker, and in an ever-evolving industry there is nothing like the knowledge of an expert to guide you through the process of booking your luxury holiday or corporate yacht charter according to your needs.

Whether you’re planning a luxury yacht charter vacation for the first, second or umpteenth time it is always important to use the knowledge and support of a yacht broker.

• First-hand experience of superyachts and luxury destinations
• Knowledge and expertise of the necessary legalities (contracts, escrow accounts)
• Unbiased advice
• Someone to research and ask questions (even awkward ones) on your behalf
• Protection in the unlikely event anything should go awry, a yacht broker can provide a buffer between you and the yacht owner

Making sure your next dream charter is being handled by the right broker is no easy feat. In the same way it is important to find a charter yacht that best suits your personality and taste, it is essential your yacht broker can appeal to the same senses.

Not all brokers speak all languages, not all brokers are experienced in each and every yacht on the market, not all brokers have first hand knowledge of every single cruising destination and their points of interest and not all brokers are available to organise your charter at once. 

Shop around for a broker who you feel most comfortable with, someone with whom you can voice your honest opinion when it comes to planning exactly what you want.

An expert team is on hand to offer you the necessary customer support to accompany you throughout the process. They can coordinate the planning of your charter and present a carefully handpicked selection of the most relevant brokers most suited to your needs.

Furthermore, an expert team can bring an additional level of customer service, objectivity, trust, safety and transparency to the process that is especially relevant for newcomers not yet accustomed to the organisation of a yacht charter

The superyacht enterprise has evolved tremendously over the decades, which prompted industry brokers to set up a professional organisation to promote the highest ethical and technical standards in the yachting industry, meaning owners and charterers alike can benefit from safeguards incorporated within their charter agreements and be assured they are being represented by experienced professionals.  

The professional organisations listed below, commonly referred to by their acronyms, each acknowledge experienced charter brokers and only allow members who are reputable industry experts to join.

IYBA - International Yacht Brokers Association

CYBA - Charter Yacht Brokers Association

MYBA - Worldwide Yachting Association

HYBA - Hellenic Yacht Brokers Association

AYCA - American Yacht Charter Association

For the majority of these organisations it is mandatory for brokers to hold Personal Indemnity Insurance and meet a rigorous set of requirements, including attendance at a variety of seminars and yacht shows in order to maintain their knowledge of the market.

It is also possible for a broker to be a member of more than one association, and if you are unsure which group a broker is part of do not hesitate to ask outright.

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Find your perfect yacht charter broker using our broker enquiries form and we will match you with the top candidates that best suits your needs.

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BANGKOK: The three boats that disappeared from a marine police station last week with some 330,000 litres of diesel were found in Malaysian waters on Sunday (June 16) and are being towed back.

Pol Maj-General Jaroonkiart Pankaew (pic), deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), said the three boats are expected to reach Songkhla pier on Monday.

Jaroonkiart was speaking to reporters just before boarding a police plane to Songkhla, where he will interrogate the crew of the three boats himself.

The three fishing boats were among five seized by the coast guard in the Gulf of Thailand on March 17 with 28 crew members. Most of the crew are of Thai nationality.

Three of the five boats were found to be loaded with some 330,000 litres of diesel smuggled from a neighbouring country to sell cheaply in Thailand. The other two boats were empty.

The five boats were towed to the Sattahip marine police’s pier in Chonburi. On the evening of June 11, officers guarding the boats allowed them to be moved away from the pier due to strong winds.

The officers believed the heavy winds and big waves would cause the boats to smash into the pier and get damaged.

However, no officers were dispatched to watch the boats and the three loaded with diesel disappeared late that night.

Channel 8 reported earlier that certain members of the coast guard had allegedly siphoned some diesel from the boats to sell and had let go of the boats to conceal their crimes.

On Monday, Pol Maj-General Preutthipong Nutchanart, commander of the marine police division under CIB, said it was found that some of the oil on the three boats was missing. He did not elaborate.

He also said eight of the 16 crew members on the three boats had also disappeared.

Preutthipong added that he believes some members of the Sattahip coast guard definitely had a hand in letting the boats go. He said Jaroonkiart has given him seven days to investigate the case and determine who was involved.

Meanwhile, Pol Colonel Chatchawal Chuchaicharoen, commander of Crime Suppression Sub-division 2, said he had learned from lawyers that only 11 of the 28 crew members arrested on March 17 were still available to face charges after being released on bail. The 11 suspects are scheduled to report for interrogation later on Monday. - The Nation/ANN

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch boat-borne bomb attack against Greek-owned ship in Red Sea

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ABOARD THE USS LABOON IN THE RED SEA (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a boat-borne bomb attack against a commercial ship in the Red Sea on Wednesday, authorities said, the latest escalation despite a U.S.-led campaign trying to protect the vital waterway.

The use of a boat loaded with explosives raised the specter of 2000’s USS Cole attack, a suicide assault by al-Qaida on the warship when it was at port in Aden, killing 17 on board. Associated Press journalists saw the Cole in the Red Sea on Wednesday, now taking part in the U.S. campaign while visiting one of her sister ships, the USS Laboon.

Yemen’s military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the vessel targeted as the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier Tutor. He described the attack as using a “drone boat,” as well as drones and ballistic missiles.

In a warning to shippers, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center described the vessel as being hit in its stern by a small white craft southwest of the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeida.

The captain “reports the vessel is taking on water, and not under command of the crew,” the UKMTO said. He also “reports the vessel was hit for a second time by an unknown airborne projectile.”

The U.S. military’s Central Command also acknowledged the attack, saying the Tutor “most recently docked in Russia.”

“The impact of the (drone boat) caused severe flooding and damage to the engine room,” it added.

The U.S. military separately destroyed three anti-ship cruise missile launchers in Houthi-held Yemen, as well as one rebel drone over the Red Sea. The Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles over the Red Sea, but they caused no damage, Central Command said.

The Houthis, who seized Yemen’s capital nearly a decade ago and have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition since shortly after, have been targeting shipping throughout the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

They say the attacks are aimed at stopping the war and supporting the Palestinians, though the attacks often target vessels that have nothing to do with the conflict .

The war in Gaza has killed more than 36,000 Palestinians there, while hundreds of others have been killed in Israeli operations in the West Bank. It began after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing about 1,200 people and taking around 250 hostage.

The Houthis have launched more than 50 attacks on shipping, killed three sailors, seized one vessel and sunk another since November, according to the U.S. Maritime Administration. A U.S.-led airstrike campaign has targeted the Houthis since January, with a series of strikes May 30 killing at least 16 people and wounding 42 others, the rebels say.

Associated Press journalists on an embark with the U.S. Navy were interviewing Cmdr. Eric Blomberg, the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Laboon, when the alert came in on the attack. Blomberg took multiple calls from sailors on board the vessel, giving updates on the apparent attack.

The Laboon is one of the destroyers accompanying the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier and both has shot down Houthi fire and escorted vessels through the region. Though Blomberg and others stressed they were still investigating the attack, he said it appeared the vessel targeted had nothing to do with the Israel-Hamas war.

The Houthis “hit ships that are completely not associated or tied to the U.S. or Israel at all,” Blomberg said.

“These are just innocent merchant sailors carrying goods through the Red Sea, trying to get it through the least-expensive route, and they’re paying for it,” he said.

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‘All eyes on Rafah’ is the Internet's most viral AI image. Two artists are claiming credit

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The image on the right was generated by Zila Abka in February. She says she created it with Microsoft’s Image Creator. On the left is the viral image that Amirul Shah said he created also using an AI image generator tool. Amirul Shah/AI generated image and Zila Abka/Microsoft Image Creator hide caption

Two Malaysians separated by 900 miles are both taking credit for a synthetic image of Gaza that became the most viral ever AI-generated photo, underscoring the complexities of authorship and ownership in an online landscape increasingly overrun with content created by artificial intelligence.

The story behind the “all eyes on Rafah” graphic, which has been shared about 50 million times on Instagram and other platforms, likely begins on the northern tip of the Southeast Asian island of Borneo.

There, back in February, Zila AbKa was at her home playing around with Microsoft’s AI tool Image Creator.

AbKa is a 39-year-old science teacher and an AI art hobbyist. She’s also a pro-Palestinian activist. She wanted to make a piece of political art that depicted those sheltering in camps in the Gazan city of Rafah.

Zila Abka is a school teacher in Malaysia. She is active in the Facebook group Prompters Malaya, a gathering place for mostly Malaysian AI artists to show their work. Zila Abka hide caption

After the phrase “all eyes on Rafah” started going viral, AbKa said she wrote a prompt for the AI tool to create an image that would have the phrase spelled out by white tents amid dense rows of other tent encampments. The words had become a rallying cry after a World Health Organization representative used them to draw attention to the situation in the region where hundreds of thousands of displaced people have fled.

When Microsoft’s Image Creator spit out a graphic, AbKa put two watermarks on it: One indicating it was generated by AI; another saying she was the creator.

She liked it. So she shared a post on Feb. 14 in her language — Malay — to the Facebook group Prompters Malaya , a gathering place of about 250,000 mostly Malaysians who share AI-generated art, sometimes about the war in Gaza.

“I wanted to spread and highlight the issue and hoped that everybody would do whatever they could to show solidarity with Gazans right now,” AbKa told NPR.

AbKa has not previously spoken out about making the image.

AbKa: 'I think this is mine,' but the watermarks are gone

From there, she basically forgot about it — until last week, when she saw a very similar image on Instagram, spreading rapidly following an Israeli strike in the city that killed dozens and prompted worldwide condemnation.

But the image was altered. Her watermarks were gone. And the image was expanded to include snow-capped mountains looming over the tents, an almost surrealist touch, an AI riff on Gaza’s Middle Eastern landscape.

Zila Abka generated this image in February. Zila Abka/Microsoft Image Creator hide caption

At first, she was offended that someone had laundered her image and removed her name from it. In addition, she was initially alarmed that the “AI generated” disclaimer was missing just as tens of millions of people were re-sharing it across the internet.

She zoomed in to examine every letter and corner of the viral image. She concluded that it had to be hers.

“Everything about the structure of the words and the arrangement of the ‘tents,’ it’s all the same, except for the expanded part,” she said. “When I saw it, I thought, yeah, I think this is mine.”

But her annoyance over not getting credit soon dissipated.

“I don’t think any generated AI image is fully someone’s belonging,” AbKa said.

Indeed, the U.S. Copyright Office has repeatedly rejected copyright protection for AI-generated images since they lack human authorship, placing the AI images in a legal gray area.

It was, however, AbKa’s unique prompt that summoned the image. She said that should be worth something, though galvanizing support for Gaza was always her main impetus.

“If the aim is to spread awareness,” AbKa said about the version of the image that went viral, “then I think I should thank that person.”

The person behind the account 'Shahv4012'

Amirul Shah is a college student and photographer in Malaysia. The “all eyes on Rafah” image he created has been shared nearly 50 million times on Instagram. Amirul Shah hide caption

That person is Amirul Shah, known as Shahv4012 on Instagram. He is also Malaysian.

The two do not know each other, nor have they ever communicated.

AbKa believes he took her image, edited it and created an Instagram “template,” which has since surged on social media, amassing nearly 50 million shares on Instagram and millions more on other social media platforms.

AbKa thinks Shah cropped her image right above her watermarks, then edited it with a tool that uses AI to expand and re-imagine the background of a photo. She believes this because she tried it herself on her own AI rendering and got results strikingly similar to the viral image.

Shah’s image has his own watermark on it with the tag of his Instagram account dedicated to his photography, @chaa.my_, giving the impression that the whole thing was his original undertaking.

Amirul Shah added his generated image to an Instagram template that was amplified by celebrities like Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid. Amirul Shah/AI generated image hide caption

When Shah was reached for an interview, he denied copying AbKa’s creation. Instead, he shared a different version of events.

Shah, a 21-year-old college student in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, has not previously spoken out about his process.

A photography enthusiast, Shah says he was toying around with an AI image generator recently. He thinks he used Microsoft’s Image Creator, the same service AbKa used, but he claims he can’t remember.

When he added it to an Instagram "template," it ricocheted around the world, as influencers and celebrities like Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid amplified it to their millions of followers.

The image looks uncannily like AbKa’s, but he claims he hadn't even seen AbKa's before making his own.

Still, the size of the words, placement of each letter and AI-generated clusters of tents next to the phrase are identical. But Shah’s version is portrayed from an higher aerial view, with deeper and longer shadows cast by snowy mountains.

He said he was giving all sorts of Gaza-related AI images a try as a form of activism, not angling for virality.

“My intention was not for popularity,” Shah told NPR. “I wanted to uphold justice for all Palestinians who are there.”

Shah says AI images spread faster

Technologists say that generating the same exact AI image twice is exceedingly unlikely.

In dozens of attempts to recreate the image using Microsoft’s Image Creator, NPR was not able to prompt the tool to create a visual that came close to the viral one. Most of the time, the tool struggled to correctly spell “All eyes on Rafah,” a limitation of many AI image generators, which tend to depict words misspelled or warped in some way.

These are the results produced for NPR by Microsoft’s Image Creator after given a prompt to produce a realistic-looking aerial photo of Rafah, with the phrase “all eyes on Rafah” superimposed among the tents. NPR/Microsoft Image Creator hide caption

Shah, who regularly shares posts on social media highlighting the plight of Palestinians, said he has noticed that real photos and videos of the war tend to have limited reach on Instagram.

“The picture from AI can spread faster in a short time,” he said. Shah says another problem is that he has had graphic images of war removed by Instagram for violating the platform’s policies. He said he’s aware that repeat violations can mean that “users can get blocked,” he said.

Felix Simon, a research fellow at the University of Oxford who studies AI’s impact on public discourse, said the image being created by artificial intelligence fueled its virality far less than other factors.

“The simplicity of the slogan, the symbolism at work, the timing and political context, and the fact that it was shared by celebrities,” said Simon, adding that “the lack of graphic content makes it less likely to get taken down, which helps, too.”

It is a concern that has been echoed by other activists who have claimed graphic imagery that shows the atrocities of the war in Gaza can be removed from platforms, or suppressed by social media algorithms.

Some commentators criticized the meme for portraying a sanitized version of war that renders human horrors on the ground in Gaza into an easily-shareable AI image.

Both AbKa and Shah reject that idea, saying AI images can be a useful way to grab peoples' attention and make them engage in some way with the war.

Yet there is no agreement among them about who created the viral image that has spurred discussion around the world about the authenticity of online activism and renewed attention on an internet increasingly rife with realistic-looking AI depictions.

When pressed in direct messages on Instagram for a response to AbKa’s contention that her image was copied, Shah blocked an NPR reporter.

NPR researcher Susie Cummings contributed to this report.

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