Yachts Worldwide

What Yachts Worldwide does

Yachts Worldwide is a private, Florida-based luxury yacht charter brokerage that earns commissions by matching ultra-high-net-worth clients with motor yachts worldwide. The firm positions itself around three core assets: a curated inventory ranging from ~34m to 85m vessels sourced from shipyards such as Sunreef, Benetti, Westport, Admiral Marine, Horizon, and Oyster Marine; a global destination portfolio spanning 130+ cruising grounds including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, North America, South Pacific, Indian Ocean, South East Asia, and Australia; and a high-touch service model featuring dedicated brokers available 24/7/365 across pre-charter, charter, and post-charter phases. Founded circa 1964 and operating from Tequesta, FL (West Palm Beach area) with 11-50 employees, the firm claims 60+ years of combined team experience and 1,000+ completed charters.

The company's core technology is a yacht-charter booking platform and brokerage interface (yachtsworldwide.com) that exposes featured yachts, destinations, and an inquiry funnel. The product surface is relatively shallow: a marketing-style website, no public mobile app, no documented API or SDK, and no disclosed AI capabilities. Differentiation rests on inventory breadth, broker relationships, and supporting services; in March 2026 the firm announced a strategic partnership with Exclusive Charter Service Inc. (ECS), a private-aviation brokerage, extending its offering into integrated sky-to-sea luxury travel.

Commercially, Yachts Worldwide is a transaction-fee business: clients inquire directly via website, email, or toll-free phone, and the firm earns a percentage commission on each weekly charter booked. Featured weekly rates span roughly $110,000 to over $180,000 USD/EUR, with pricing varying by yacht size, season, and itinerary. The company is a member of CYBA, IYBA, and VIPCA industry associations, and has no disclosed parent, external investor, or funding history; it appears to be founder/family-owned.

Name

Yachts Worldwide

Legal name

Yachts Worldwide

Website

https://yachtsworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yachts Worldwide is a Florida-based luxury yacht charter brokerage that books high-end motor yacht charters across 130+ global destinations for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, earning commissions on weekly charters typically priced between $110,000 and $180,000+ USD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Charter Brokerage

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG)

Keywords

• Yacht charter brokerage
• Luxury yacht rental
• Superyacht charter booking
• Private yacht vacations
• Yacht charter advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Charter Commission: The company earns commissions on yacht charter bookings made through their brokerage. Clients inquire about specific yachts and charter rates, with pricing varying by yacht size, destination, and season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yachts Worldwide is a luxury yacht charter brokerage that connects clients with a curated global fleet of motor yachts for private charter experiences. The company provides dedicated broker support, itinerary planning, and access to vessels in 130+ cruising destinations worldwide. It complements its charter service with private aviation and ground transportation arrangements to deliver end-to-end luxury travel experiences.

Product overview

Yachts Worldwide operates as a unified luxury yacht charter brokerage platform offering curated access to a fleet of elite motor yachts with professional crews. The core product is yacht charter services, complemented by in-house private aviation through ECS Jets for integrated sky-to-sea travel. Featured yachts range from 34m to 85m and are sourced from established shipyards including Sunreef Yachts, Benetti, Westport, Admiral Marine, Horizon, and Oyster Marine. The company facilitates charters across 130+ global destinations spanning the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Americas, Pacific, and Indian Ocean regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Yacht Charter Brokerage End-to-end luxury yacht charter brokerage service that matches clients with elite motor yachts and crews, manages itinerary planning, and provides 24/7/365 broker support before, during, and after each charter.
• Private Aviation and Ground Transportation Services

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Exclusive Charter Service Inc. (ECS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2026Strategic partnership announced March 3, 2026 between Exclusive Charter Service Inc. (ECS), a private aviation brokerage based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Yachts Worldwide. The collaboration enables ECS clients to access curated yacht charter experiences worldwide, extending ECS's services from private jet charters to yacht charters. ECS clients had increasingly requested yacht charter options matching the advisory caliber they receive in private aviation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fraser Yachts: Global yacht broker and charter operator covering crewed motor and sailing yachts across major Mediterranean, Caribbean, and exotic destinations. Closely comparable brokerage model and customer segment to Yachts Worldwide's luxury crewed charter focus.
• CharterWorld: Online luxury yacht charter brokerage with global fleet listings and broker-assisted bookings across major cruising regions. Comparable to Yachts Worldwide as a charter intermediary with similar pricing transparency and commission-driven revenue model.
• Y.CO: International yacht charter and sales company with curated fleet access across Mediterranean, Caribbean, and exotic destinations, plus integrated concierge services. Comparable to Yachts Worldwide's bundled aviation/ground luxury offering and high-touch broker model.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Long-established international yacht broker (founded 1782) providing luxury yacht charter, sales, and management across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific. Directly comparable given its crewed yacht charter focus, global destination coverage, and ultra-high-net-worth clientele.
• Ocean Independence: Global yacht brokerage offering crewed luxury yacht charter and management with offices in Europe, the US, and Australasia. Directly comparable given worldwide destination coverage and focus on larger crewed motor yachts for UHNW clients.
• Northrop & Johnson: Worldwide luxury yacht brokerage with active charter and sales divisions serving UHNW clients in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and beyond. Directly comparable given its emphasis on large crewed motor yachts and personalized broker-led service.
• Burgess Yachts: Leading global luxury yacht brokerage and charter specialist headquartered in Monaco/London, offering crewed yacht charter and sales across all major cruising grounds. Directly comparable to Yachts Worldwide in business model (commission-based brokerage) and target customer (UHNW clients seeking fully crewed yachts).
• Merle Wood & Associates: US-based yacht broker specializing in large luxury motor yacht charter and sales for UHNW clients. Comparable to Yachts Worldwide in customer segment and focus on premium crewed motor yachts in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
• IYC (International Yacht Collection): Global yacht charter and sales brokerage headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, matching clients with crewed motor yachts across all major cruising areas. Direct competitor to Yachts Worldwide given overlapping Florida presence, UHNW segment, and crewed-charter model.

Others

• ECS (Exclusive Charter Service): Private aviation brokerage partnered with Yachts Worldwide since March 2026, providing private jet charter services. Adjacent (enabling) peer in luxury travel that complements and cross-sells with Yachts Worldwide's charter brokerage rather than competing with it directly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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