No problem. This is where a yacht charter broker comes in. Many yacht brokers are former luxury yacht crewmembers, and are well aware of the quality and level of service their customers expect. Much like a concierge, your broker will be able to find out-of-the-way experiences and places for you, and put together an itinerary entirely customized to your likes and wishes.

Some brokers specialize in the area where they live; others travel the globe inspecting yachts and meeting crews while looking for that perfect yacht match for you. If scuba diving in Thailand is your passion, they will find you a boat with a local dive master on board; if you are looking for an eco-experience in South America, they will match you with a ship that has crewmembers knowledgeable in the ecology of the area and include eco-sites in your itinerary.

And if you want to be at a certain place at a certain time, such as Cannes during the film festival, Monaco during the Grand Prix, or want to watch the America’s Cup from your own chartered luxury yacht, they can arrange that too. Your broker will also help you with any insurance needs and the yacht charter contract. And should any issues arise while you’re on your vacation, your broker will be there for you. The broker’s fee is almost always paid by the yacht’s owner, so all this comes at no additional cost to you.

Always ask your potential broker if they have seen the yacht they recommend in person and have met the crew. Conscientious brokers always do this, so if they say no, you’re better off with someone else. And ask for pictures! You want to see your “temporary home on the ocean” before committing to anything.

Whether you’re chartering a luxury yacht for the first, fourth or tenth time, a broker can be an invaluable source of information and help you plan the trip of your dreams.

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