Royal Yachts

Name

Royal Yachts

Legal name

Royal Yachts

Website

https://ry.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Brokerage, Charter and Management

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222), Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), 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), Private Cruise Ship Charters (Full-Vessel) (THAEAEAC)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht brokerage
• Yacht charter services
• Yacht management
• Fractional yacht ownership
• New build coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Yacht Sales/Brokerage: Facilitates buying and selling of luxury yachts through brokerage services. The company lists vessels for sale globally with an average of 11 brokerage sales per month and adds approximately 250 new vessel listings annually.
2. Yacht Charter Services: Provides luxury yacht rentals for various occasions with pricing based on hourly or daily rates. Charter services operate primarily from Dubai Marina.
3. Yacht Management: Comprehensive yacht management services including crew management, maintenance, financial oversight, charter management, and safety compliance for yacht owners.
4. New Build Coordination: Project coordination services for building custom luxury yachts, working with shipyards like Benetti. Includes advisory services from concept through delivery.
5. Co-Ownership Programs: Fractional ownership programs allowing multiple individuals to jointly own luxury yachts with shared expenses and professional management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Royal Yachts is a Dubai-based luxury yachting company offering yacht brokerage and sales (pre-owned and new builds), luxury yacht charters departing from Dubai Marina, full-service yacht management (crew, maintenance, financial, charter and safety), and a fractional co-ownership program. The company coordinates new builds with shipyards such as Benetti, operates as an authorized Fairline dealer, and curates a charter fleet of superyachts from 85ft to 280ft available across the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean, the Bahamas and the Indian Ocean.

Product overview

Royal Yachts is a luxury yachting company based in Dubai offering a comprehensive portfolio of maritime services. The core offerings include yacht sales (pre-owned and new builds), yacht charter services (departing from Dubai Marina), yacht management (crew, maintenance, financial, and charter management), and a co-ownership program for fractional yacht ownership. The company also provides new yacht construction coordination through partnerships with shipyards like Benetti. Royal Yachts represents the Fairline brand (F Line, Squadron, Targa, and Phantom models) and maintains a fleet of superyachts available for charter ranging from 85ft to 280ft, including vessels from builders such as Oceanco, Benetti, Sunseeker, CRN, Princess, Majesty, and Sanlorenzo. Charter destinations span the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Arabian Gulf, East and West Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fairline: Fairline yacht brand - featuring F Line, Squadron, Targa, and Phantom models sold through Royal Yachts as authorized dealer
• Royal Yachts Brokerage

Products and services

• Yacht Sales (Brokerage) Luxury yacht sales brokerage offering curated superyachts for purchase, including pre-owned and new-build vessels from builders such as Benetti, Oceanco, Feadship, Amels and ISA Yachts, with global listings available by inquiry.
• Yacht Charter Luxury yacht charter services featuring a fleet of superyachts available for hourly and daily rental for private events, corporate functions, weddings, birthdays and leisure cruising, with departures primarily from Dubai Marina.
• Yacht Management Comprehensive yacht management services for yacht owners covering crew recruitment and training, maintenance and repair scheduling, financial management, charter management, and safety compliance in Dubai.
• Co-Ownership Program Fractional yacht ownership program enabling multiple individuals to jointly own a luxury yacht such as the Fairline Squadron 68, with shared monthly expenses and professional management by Royal Yachts.
• Build A Yacht With Us (New-Build Coordination) New yacht construction coordination and project management services working with shipyards such as Benetti, providing expert support from concept to delivery with risk management and independent advisory for clients building custom superyachts.
• Fairline Dealership Authorized dealership for Fairline British luxury motor yachts in the UAE, offering the complete Fairline portfolio including F Line, Squadron (58, 50, 68), Targa (50 GT, 50 Open, 45 GT, 45 Open, 40) and Phantom 65 models.
• Sunrays Charter Yacht 280 Ft superyacht built by Oceanco with 9 cabins and capacity for 12 guests, available for charter at AED 1,150,000 Euro + VAT + APA per day.
• Benetti 187ft Charter Yacht 187 Ft superyacht built by Benetti with 12 cabins and capacity for 35 guests, available for charter at AED 300,000 per day.
• Finesse Charter Yacht 167 Ft superyacht built by CRN with 7 cabins and capacity for 50–120 guests, available for charter at AED 15,000 per hour or AED 110,000 per day.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average of 11 brokerage sales each month
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FairlinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoyal Yachts is a dealer for Fairline yachts, offering the complete Fairline portfolio including F Line, Squadron, Targa, and Phantom models. The partnership provides access to Fairline's British luxury motor yachts through Royal Yachts' Dubai-based operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Northrop & Johnson: Northrop & Johnson is a global luxury yacht sales, charter, and management firm. Comparable as a competing superyacht broker with international reach and similar HNW target customer base.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Camper & Nicholsons is a heritage luxury yacht brokerage and charter firm with global operations. Comparable to Royal Yachts across yacht sales, charter brokerage, yacht management, and new-build advisory, with a longer-tenured international client book.
• Fraser Yachts: Fraser Yachts is a major global superyacht broker and charter house with offices across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Asia. Direct overlap with Royal Yachts on brokerage, charter, and yacht management services for HNW clients.
• Burgess: Burgess is one of the world's largest luxury yacht brokerage, charter, and management houses with a global superyacht fleet. Directly comparable as a full-service yacht sales, charter, and management competitor operating in the same Middle East and Mediterranean geographies as Royal Yachts.

Direct peers

• Ocean Independence: Ocean Independence is an international yacht broker and charter house. Direct competitor to Royal Yachts in superyacht sales, charter, and management, with comparable boutique-style positioning.
• IYC (International Yacht Collection): IYC is a global yacht brokerage and charter management company. Direct peer to Royal Yachts in yacht sales, charter management, and crewed charter services for the superyacht segment.
• Y.CO: Y.CO is a Monaco-based luxury yacht brokerage, charter, and management company offering the full lifecycle of services. Closely comparable business model and customer profile to Royal Yachts, with stronger Mediterranean positioning.

Others

• Benetti: Benetti is a major Italian superyacht shipyard with which Royal Yachts coordinates new builds. Relevant peer as a builder partner and as a competitor indirectly capturing new-build pipeline value.
• Fairline (Boat Brand): Fairline is a British luxury motor yacht builder of which Royal Yachts is an authorized dealer. Comparable as a supply-side partner relationship relevant to Royal Yachts' sales and co-ownership offerings.

Regional players

• 37 South Yachts: 37 South Yachts is a Dubai-based yacht charter and brokerage company operating in the UAE. Closest regional direct competitor to Royal Yachts in the Middle East charter market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/royalyachtsuae
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoyalYachts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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