TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL’S GUIDE TO CREATING A YACHT CHARTER VACATION

We value working with Travel Professionals for many reasons, not the least of which are:

  • You have a wide range of excellent travel services. We focus only on finding a perfect yacht and crew match for your client. You do all the rest, and you’re really good at it!
  • Simply share your client’s travel style and key details. This information fuels our process, leading to the perfect fit with our award-winning yacht vacation matchmaking.
  • Communication is the key to a satisfied client.
  • We always refer the client back to you…you are our valued client. 
  • “Charter Professional of the Year Award.” – Awarded for outstanding professional contributions and leadership in the yachting industry.

The more we know, the better we can serve you and your clients.

Tramuntana Mountain Range in Majorca North Coast from Verger Viewpoint
Tramuntana Mountain Range in Majorca North Coast from Verger Viewpoint

We work together to achieve the best possible outcome – a delighted and returning client. We start with:

  • Desired dates of travel
  • Destination preferences
  • Group makeup (family, ages of children, couples, health challenges, food focus, active or relaxing types, etc.)
  • Large Group Occasions (wedding, anniversary, family reunion, tandem to flotilla corporate retreats, etc.)
  • Budget range based on 4 nights to a full 7 nights/8 days or more.

The more we know, the better we can provide a selection of yachts and crew that are best-suited to your client.

How Commissions Work

We value our partnership with travel professionals and offer commission sharing for IATA-qualified agents:

Standard Commission: Typically 7.5% of the charter fee.

Referral Fee Commission:  5% of the charter fee (Non-IATA-qualified advisors).

Caribbean Example

U.S. & BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Caribbean Terms
“All Inclusive” means that food and beverages (including alcohol) are included in the charter price.
Example:  58′ ENDEAVOR Sail Catamaran: Ideal for generational families
  • Sleeps 10 Guests: King(s), 3 Queen(s), 2 Single(s), 1 Twin(s)
  • Minimum charter length: 4 nights
    For 6 nights, divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
  • 7.5% Commission for IATA-qualified advisors

Mediterranean Example

GREECE

Mediterranean Terms   

“Plus All Expenses” means food, beverages, dockage, and fuel, etc., that are not included in the charter price. VAT (value-added tax) differs from country to country.

Example:  137’ Motor Yacht SEA WOLF (Previous BARENTS SEA)

  • Sleeps 12 Guests in 2 King(s), 2 Queen(s), 2 Double(s), 2 Twin(s), 2 Pullman
  • Plus 5.2% – 12% Greek VAT & APA 35% Provisioning Allowance (based on charter fee)
  • 7.5% Commission for IATA-qualified advisors

We travel the world.

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Our yachts go where cruise ships cannot.

We are a yacht charter service.

We vet and represent fully-crewed yachts around the globe.

Carol was voted the International Yacht Brokers Association’s Charter Professional of the Year for 2017.