Atlantic Yacht and Ship

What Atlantic Yacht and Ship does

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is a privately held yacht brokerage and maritime services firm founded in 1959 and headquartered dockside at Harbour Towne Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the self-described "Yachting Capital of the World." The firm operates through a team of professional yacht brokers to facilitate the buying and selling of luxury motor yachts, center consoles, sport fishing vessels, superyachts, and sailing yachts for high-net-worth individuals and families, and also coordinates luxury yacht charters, crew placement, and itinerary planning. It is incorporated as Atlantic Yacht and Ship, Inc., likely in Florida.

The company's revenue model is commission-based across multiple streams: yacht brokerage commissions on transactions, charter coordination fees, new-construction sales commissions for the seven represented brands (Pearl Yachts, Yellowfin, ILIAD Catamarans, Okean Yachts, Freeman Yachts, Ocean 1 Yachts, Bekkers Yachts), and hardware sales through the AYS Store, AYS Toys, and Mercury Center. Additional monetization comes from complimentary free market analysis services that serve as lead-generation tools and a Boatyard service portal that schedules maintenance and repair work. No proprietary technology or software platform is disclosed; the firm relies on its website's yacht search functionality, social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X, and active participation in major US boat shows for marketing and lead flow.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship maintains 10 office locations spanning the US Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast, plus international offices in São Paulo (Brazil), Palma Mallorca (Spain), and Hamble (UK), enabling cross-border deal sourcing and listing. The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent company, venture funding, or institutional ownership; it operates with 11–50 employees and does not publish financial results. Leadership includes founder/owner Joseph Marino and more recently appointed partner Christopher Carroll, with no public management team listing beyond these names.

Name

Atlantic Yacht and Ship

Legal name

Atlantic Yacht and Ship, Inc.

Website

https://atlanticyachtandship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is a privately held, Fort Lauderdale-based yacht brokerage founded in 1959 that buys, sells, and charters luxury yachts for high-net-worth clients through 10 offices in the US, Brazil, Spain, and the UK, and represents seven new-build yacht brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Yacht Brokerage Commissions: The company earns commissions on yacht sales and purchases, facilitating transactions between yacht buyers and sellers. Professional brokers handle the entire process from listing to closing.
2. Yacht Charter Services: The company offers yacht charter services for clients seeking luxury yacht experiences, including crew placement and charter coordination.
3. Yacht Services and Products: Additional revenue streams include AYS Store (yacht supplies and merchandise), AYS Toys (water sports equipment), and Mercury Center, providing parts and accessories for yacht owners.
4. New Construction Sales: The company represents new yacht brands including Pearl Yachts, Yellowfin, ILIAD Catamarans, Okean Yachts, Freeman Yachts, Ocean 1 Yachts, and Bekkers Yachts, earning commissions on new yacht sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is a yacht and ship brokerage firm that facilitates buying and selling of luxury motor yachts, center consoles, superyachts, and sailing vessels for high-net-worth clients. The company also provides luxury yacht charter services and represents several new yacht brands including Pearl Yachts, Yellowfin, ILIAD Catamarans, Okean Yachts, Freeman Yachts, Ocean 1 Yachts, and Bekkers Yachts as an authorized dealer. Supporting offerings include the AYS Store (yacht supplies), AYS Toys (water sports equipment), Mercury Center (marine engines), free market analysis, and a boatyard service portal.

Product overview

Atlantic Yacht and Ship operates as a comprehensive yacht brokerage platform offering a unified portfolio of services centered around yacht sales, charters, and related maritime services. The core offering consists of professional yacht brokerage for buying and selling pre-owned and new luxury vessels, complemented by yacht charter services. The company represents multiple new yacht brands including Pearl Yachts, Yellowfin, ILIAD Catamarans, Okean Yachts, Freeman Yachts, Ocean 1 Yachts, and Bekkers Yachts. Additional services include the AYS Store for equipment, AYS Toys for water sports gear, Mercury Center for marine engines, and a Free Market Analysis service. The company serves clients from multiple locations including Fort Lauderdale, Florida (headquarters), Key West, Myrtle Beach, New England, Sao Paulo, St Clair Shores, Gardena, New York, Palma Mallorca, and Hamble, UK.

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Products and services

• Yacht Brokerage Services Professional yacht and ship brokerage facilitating the buying and selling of luxury motor yachts, center consoles, superyachts, and sailing vessels for individual high-net-worth buyers and sellers.
• Yacht Charters Luxury yacht charter services for individual clients seeking premium maritime experiences, including crew placement and charter coordination.
• Pearl Yachts Authorized dealership for Pearl Yachts luxury motor yachts in the US market, offering new builds of the Pearl 72, Pearl 82, Pearl 100, and Pearl 63 models.
• Yellowfin Boats Authorized dealer for Yellowfin center console boats and offshore fishing vessels, including models ranging from 24 to 54 feet.
• ILIAD Catamarans Authorized dealer for ILIAD Catamarans long-range catamarans including the ILIAD 53F, ILIAD 53S, ILIAD 60, and ILIAD 75 models with hybrid off-grid options.
• Okean Yachts Authorized dealer for Okean Yachts versatile motor yacht designs including the Okean 52 and Okean 57 models.
• Freeman Yachts Authorized dealer for Freeman Yachts models including Freeman 47, 43, 42, 38, 37, 35, 29, and 28.
• Ocean 1 Yachts Authorized dealer for Ocean 1 Yachts new-build yachts sold through the company's new brands portfolio.
• Bekkers Yachts Authorized dealer for Bekkers Yachts luxury new builds represented through the company's new brands portfolio.
• AYS Store Online store offering yacht equipment, accessories, and supplies for yacht owners as an adjunct to brokerage services.
• AYS Toys Retail offering for yacht toys and water sports equipment used on luxury yachts.
• Mercury Center Mercury Marine engine products and services center for yacht propulsion systems, providing parts and accessories for yacht owners.
• Free Market Analysis Complimentary valuation service for yacht sellers and buyers to determine fair market values and inform listing or purchase decisions.
• Boatyard Service Portal Online service request portal for yacht owners to schedule maintenance, repairs, and related service work.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pearl YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPearl Yachts is a new yacht brand represented by Atlantic Yacht and Ship for new yacht sales in the US market. Atlantic serves as an authorized dealer for Pearl Yachts, offering models including Pearl 72, Pearl 82, Pearl 100, and Pearl 63.
• YellowfincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYellowfin is a premium center console boat brand represented by Atlantic Yacht and Ship. Atlantic offers Yellowfin models ranging from 24 to 54 feet, including offshore fishing vessels.
• ILIAD CatamaranscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorILIAD Catamarans is a catamaran brand represented by Atlantic Yacht and Ship for new yacht sales, including models like ILIAD 53F, ILIAD 53S, and ILIAD 60.
• Okean YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOkean Yachts is a yacht brand represented by Atlantic Yacht and Ship for new yacht sales, including Okean 52 and Okean 57 models.
• Freeman YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreeman Yachts is a boat brand represented by Atlantic Yacht and Ship, offering models including Freeman 47, Freeman 43, Freeman 42, Freeman 38, Freeman 37, Freeman 35, Freeman 29, and Freeman 28.
• Ocean 1 YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean 1 Yachts is a yacht brand represented by Atlantic Yacht and Ship for new yacht sales.
• Bekkers YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBekkers Yachts is a yacht brand represented by Atlantic Yacht and Ship for new yacht sales.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Yacht_Brokerage
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/atlanticyachtandship
• Facebookfacebook.com/YachtBrokerage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlantic-yacht-&-ship
• Instagraminstagram.com/atlanticyachtandship

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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