How it works
How a yacht delivery works
Every delivery follows the same steps, whatever the yacht and the route.
Crew
A delivery skipper or a crew of two
Delivery skipper
One skipper takes the yacht on passage. You can also hire a skipper alone, for a passage you plan yourself.
From €280 per day on yachts up to 40 ft
Crew of two
A skipper and a second crew member. Passages with night watches are done with a crew of two.
From €450 per day on yachts up to 40 ft
Yachts of 40–60 ft and over 60 ft: see the day rates.
From request to handover
- 1
Request
Send the yacht, the two ports and your dates through the quote form.
- 2
Free quote within 24 hours
A route, days at sea and an itemised estimate, free of charge.
- 3
Agreement
Dates, crew and terms are agreed with you and confirmed in a written agreement.
- 4
Takeover and preparation
We take the yacht over and prepare her for the passage.
- 5
Passage
A short daily report and a live tracking link for the owner — any sea, every passage.
- 6
Handover
The yacht is handed over with a check-list and the logbook.
What you pay for
What the day rate includes
In the day rate
- Delivery skipper, or a crew of two
- Weather reserve built into the estimate
- Live tracking link for the owner
- Short daily report during the passage
- Handover check-list and logbook
Charged at cost, as separate lines
- Fuel, at cost
- Berths and marina fees, at cost
- Crew travel to and from the yacht, at cost
- Crew food — paid separately from the day the crew moves aboard
The yacht must be insured for the delivery. If you wish, we handle communication with your insurer.
Day rates and day-counting rules →Questions
Questions before a delivery
Do I need a skipper or a crew of two?
A skipper alone or a crew of two, as agreed in the quote. Passages with night watches are done with a crew of two.
Which yachts do you deliver?
Sailing yachts, motor yachts and catamarans. Prices for yachts over 60 ft (18 m) are on request.
Does the yacht need insurance?
Yes, the yacht must be insured for the delivery. If you wish, we can handle communication with your insurer.
How do I get a quote, and how fast?
Send the yacht, the two ports and your dates through the quote form. You get a route, days at sea and an itemised estimate within 24 hours, free of charge.
Where does your yacht need to go?
Tell us the yacht and the two ports. You get a route, days at sea and an itemised estimate within 24 hours, free of charge.
Free quote within 24 hours