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Naples’ Exclusive Yachts Makes the Most of Seaworthy Adventures

The membership-based club makes it easy to tick off the one must-do in the area: hit the water..

Different membership levels get you annual YachtPoints, which you can redeem for specific boats and experiences. For something like a sunset sail, you can book this quickly online. For a more extensive trip, like the Maldives, a dedicated concierge is on hand to help curate the itinerary (and is available 24/7 while you’re on the boat). From Naples, you could go over to Tarpon Point, anchor in the Gulf and play with all the (provided) watersports toys, or cruise off to the Florida Keys for three days on a 76-foot Sunseeker yacht, with a crew of three, catering, insurance, taxes and tips all included.

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Those who own yachts in Southwest Florida understand expenses don’t end with the upfront price tag. There are operational, docking, crew and maintenance expenses that continue throughout the ownership of the yacht.  

Naples-based Exclusive Yachts membership club seeks to take away the challenges of owning and operating a luxury watercraft while allowing members to enjoy their own personalized yachting experiences.  

“[Yachting is] an absolutely fantastic experience, but all too often that experience comes with these incumbrances and hassles,” Exclusive Yachts CEO Scott Stuckmann said. “[It could be] logistical challenges because you have to organize everything, put everything together, or … the emotional challenges of will there be an engine problem? All these people are flying in [for] this very special day. Is there something that could go wrong?”  

With a focus on geographic flexibility, Exclusive Yachts can take passengers on a long weekend in the Florida Keys or a two-week voyage to the Mediterranean. The company launched at the end of April, and agreements already are in place with yacht owners on the west and east coasts of Florida , Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and the Bahamas, with plans to expand to other locations.    

“The boats rotate due to hurricane season, so, right now, many of our boats are leaving the Bahamas and moving up to the Nantucket area or Newport, Rhode Island,” Stuckmann said. “Like birds migrate, boats migrate, yachts migrate.”    

The lowest price membership, called the Robusto, includes a one-time $40,000 fee in addition to a $70,000 annual fee, which amounts to 625 YachtPoints. The most expensive membership is the Churchill, which has a $120,000 one-time fee and a $250,000 annual fee equaling 2,500 YachtPoints. Members use the points to pay for their trips.    

“[Yachting is] an incredibly expensive undertaking,” Stuckmann said. “Four million dollars for a yacht isn’t unheard of, and it can certainly go much, much higher very quickly. And just to keep that yacht in the water is usually 10% of the purchase cost per year.”  

Aboard one of the Exclusive Yachts’ vessels, passengers can expect the luxury of a crew tending to their personalized needs, learning more than just passengers’ favorite wines and meals.   

“We know their favorite playlists, their anniversary, birthdays, and we can put digital picture frames on our larger yachts, so it will welcome them with pictures of their family or colleagues if it’s a corporate event,” Stuckmann said.   

Although Exclusive Yachts is brand new, elements of its business model have been used in Naples for more than 15 years. Naples Nantucket Yacht Charters, which was founded by Bill Charbonneau, who is now a co-founder of Exclusive Yachts, is known for its luxury trips up the East Coast.  

“We found that some of the customers were so passionate about the idea, they liked an idea of a subscription model, and we did some work against that to actually create this really innovative new concept, which has resonated,” Stuckmann said. “Therefore, we were kind of born in Naples. It’s not only our home port, it’s where we started.”    

Exclusive Yachts already has secured nine memberships with plans to cap its membership at 50 annually, with plans to increase memberships as the business grows.  

“While our membership model is new and unique to yachting, the real draw is consistent luxury,” Charbonneau said. “Unlike chartering or owning, the ability to enjoy time on the water with friends and family without surprises is invariably priceless. Our team is passionate about sharing a seamless, memorable experience that is perfect for those who are yachting more than once or twice a year.”  

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Exclusive Yachts™ Launches the First Membership Club for Luxury Yacht Experiences

NAPLES, Fla.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Luxury yacht experiences are now easier than ever, thanks to  Exclusive Yachts™ , the world’s first subscription-based membership club offering unforgettable yachting experiences without the headaches of owning a vessel or frequent ad-hoc charters. The company made its official debut last Thursday and plans to welcome 50 members annually.

Exclusive Yachts™ offers a subscription-based membership model that unlocks global destinations and yacht sizes ranging from 35 to 115 feet. Members choose between five tiered membership levels for “YachtPoints™” that can be redeemed for access to a fleet of luxury vessels in locations such as Florida, the Northeastern United States, the Bahamas, the Mediterranean and beyond. ( Watch Video )

“While our membership model is new and unique to yachting, the real draw is consistent luxury,” said Bill Charbonneau, co-founder and chief yachting officer for Exclusive Yachts™. “Our team is passionate about sharing a seamless, memorable experience that is perfect for those who are yachting more than once or twice a year.”

Using the web-based booking app or calling by phone, members can reserve days on the water and are assigned an Exclusive Yachts™ concierge to take care of all of the details. All members need to do is select a date, destination, yacht size, and their customizable experiences. YachtPoints™ cover docking, fuel, crew and crew gratuity.

Created by Charbonneau and co-founder Josh Linkner, Exclusive Yachts™ was born from a lifelong love of the water. Charbonneau’s Naples Nantucket Yacht Group (NNYG) launched in 2006 and began growing its fleet of yachts for charter. Linkner, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, became a frequent charter guest and developed a friendship with Charbonneau.

“Bill and I began exploring ways to make yachting more accessible, reliable, and affordable for a larger audience,” said Linkner. “Ultimately, we want to help people maximize enduring memories on a yacht without the pain points and expenses associated with it. Simply put, it’s yachting smarter.”

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Exclusive Yachts brings subscription-based boating to Southwest Florida  

“[Yachting is] an absolutely fantastic experience, but all too often that experience comes with these incumbrances and hassles,” Exclusive Yachts CEO Scott Stuckmann said. “[It could be] logistical challenges because you have to organize everything, put everything together, or … the emotional challenges of will there be an engine problem? All these people are flying in [for] this very special day. Is there something that could go wrong?” 

WELCOME TO YACHT PARTNERS

BROKERAGE // YACHT MANAGEMENT

Based out of beautiful Naples, FL, Yacht Partners provides a comprehensive concierge experience for clients in search of excellence on the water. Whether looking for a luxurious motor yacht to cruise the Med or the perfect sport fisher to win tournaments, Yacht Partners works with you to secure the vessel for your vision. 

Yacht Partners offers brokerage, select listings, and concierge services for the discerning client. Contact us today and tour the realm of possibilities.

Yacht Brokerage & Charter:   At Yacht Partners we do not simply pull listings and present them to clients for consideration.  After client preferences and requirements are carefully discussed and identified, specific yachts are vetted for presentation and consideration.  In most instances, a Yacht Partners professional will personally visit and inspect a selected yacht prior to client introduction.   Any yacht presented to a Yacht Partners client will have been investigated by us to determine ownership, operational, and refit/repair history.  This preserves valuable personal time and effort for our clients and ensures that time allocated to yacht acquisition is utilized with maximum return.

Yacht Asset Acquisition and Divestiture:   Yacht operation involves the regular acquisition and divestiture of valuable component assets.  From tenders and water sports equipment to fine wine and exquisite art, Yacht Partners has the capability, references, and  resources to ensure that these transactions and transfers are safe, secure, and value-protected.

Industry Intelligence and Reconnaissance:   Yacht Partners has discreet and credible personnel resources embedded within virtually every aspect of the industry.  From new-build to refit and repair we know the technical people on the ground and in the know.  Worried about crew integrity and yacht security?  We can find the truth and the answer.  Concerned about the financial integrity of a particular shipyard or other transaction?  We can vett the process and the product to ensure that value is obtained and cronyism and backroom payouts are extinguished.  Every owner at some point has a question that they are uncomfortable presenting to the Captain.  Call Yacht Partners for a discreet and privileged consultation and service proposal.

Yacht Management and Service:   Yacht Partners can assist any Owner with a bespoke and complete yacht management program.  Through our network of worldwide resources, complete yacht management is available on a global basis.

Logistics and Coordination:   Yacht Partners can assist with all aspects of voyage planning and support ranging from bunkering and provisioning to crew exchange and support.

Yacht partners is comprised of yacht industry veterans with vast experience and contacts in all aspects of the maritime and superyacht industries and operations.

Yacht partners was established to provide discreet and confidential yacht services independent of industry noise and conflicts.  Unique to yacht partners clients, Every transaction is protected by the attorney-client privilege from inception of discussions.

In addition to purchase and sale, Yacht partners provides discreet investigative and due diligence services for yacht owners in the areas of operational reconnaissance, repair & refit, and vessel operations and logistics.  With deep resources comprised of industry experts respected worldwide yacht partners clients are assured true and accurate perspectives and results.

Whether it be yacht asset acquisition/divestiture, transactional due diligence, or specific issue reconnaissance a yacht partners client can expect the absolute epitome of service.

MEET THE CREW

Andrew h. bate.

30+ year maritime attorney based in South Florida and with practice throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.  Andy provides legal oversight and participates in every Yacht Partners engagement thereby enabling all Yacht Partners clients to enjoy the confidentiality and privilege protections of the attorney-client privilege.

Capt. Harrison J. Bate

A U.S. Coast Guard licensed 200GRT/500GT Master, Capt. Harrison is a yacht broker and technical advisor at Yacht Partners.  Experienced in virtually every aspect of yacht acquisition, ownership, and operations, Harrison provides a wide-spectrum of benefit to his clients.

Capt. John Richy

A U.S. Coast Guard licensed 100 Ton Master, In addition to brokerage services, John has experience in vessel operations throughout Southwest Florida, the Keys and Long Island Sound. 

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MEMBERSHIP.

A simple and refreshing alternative to traditional yacht ownership and chartering.

The cornerstone of Exclusive Yachts’ membership program is our ability to deliver a wide variety of yachts of all vessel classes to a discerning client base for a set fee. You’ll enjoy lower costs, more reliability, increased safety, and more enjoyment all round! What could be easier?

Simply put, it’s Yachting. Smarter.

It’s easy to start your journey with Exclusive Yachts. Your only priority is deciding where and when you want to head out on the water!

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A one-time initiation fee makes you a member for life, with a dedicated EY Concierge who will get to know you, your family, and your preferences for spending time on the water.

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Decide on the best membership level for you to access enriching yachting experiences around the world. An annual fee gives you an allotment of yearly YachtPoints™️ that you can spend.

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Simply select your date, destination, and vessel class and your EY Concierge will craft a personalized, one-of-a-kind experience based wholly on your desires.

Memberships Starting at $70,000 to $250,000 Annually

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EY ADVANTAGE.

While yachting offers the ultimate escape from the pressures of everyday life, it’s undeniable that the costs and headaches associated with ownership and chartering have become overwhelming and unpredictable, often falling short on reliability, service, and quality.

Life is too short and too busy to add unnecessary tension to our precious time off.

Now there is a smarter way forward. ExclusiveYachts™️ delivers an infinitely better, simpler, and more streamlined way to plan and spend your time on the water. Minimizing logistics, financial costs, and stress while maximizing your time, enjoyment, and overall experience at sea.

A private yachting membership club welcoming just 50 families each year to maintain the quality and exclusivity of our customized and bespoke service.

Consistency & Familiarity:

You are part of the club. We know you and your preferences so when you step aboard any vessel in the EY fleet, we can promise it will instantly feel like home.

Flexibility:

Exclusive Yachts provides a varied and diverse fleet of luxury vessels that range in size for customized experiences…perfect for every occasion, from intimate family gatherings to large-scale corporate days out.

For over 16 years, we’ve orchestrated over 3,000 exceptional yacht-charter experiences for our customers. We manage many of the yachts in our fleet and all are vetted by our team to ensure they meet our discerning standards.

YachtPoints™️ cover what are typically additional charter costs: dockage, fuel, crew – even crew tips, a massive cost advantage compared to ownership.

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From personal white-glove concierge service when booking through to your onboard experience, rest assured in the knowledge that our crew provide intuitive, efficient, 5-star service, as well as security, and safety at sea.

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