The Moorings Yacht Brokerage

What The Moorings Yacht Brokerage does

The Moorings Yacht Brokerage is a private yacht brokerage that operates a global web-based marketplace for pre-owned cruising vessels—sailing catamarans, sailing monohulls, sailing cruisers, and power yachts. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary within Travelopia's Marine Division (legal entity Mariner International Travel, Inc.) and concentrates its inventory on ex-charter vessels phased out from The Moorings and Sunsail fleets, supplemented by a curated selection of privately owned boats onboarded through its seller services. Headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida, with a secondary office in Nice, France, the brokerage serves individual yacht buyers across more than 15 countries spanning the Caribbean, Mediterranean, North America, Latin America, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific.

The core product is a listing marketplace (mooringsbrokerage.com) carrying 100+ yachts at any time, with search filters by make (Leopard, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Dufour, Aquila), boat type, length, and destination. The underlying technology stack is a conventional web listing platform with no public API, no native mobile app, and no documented AI/ML capabilities; internationalization is supported through English, French, and German language toggles and USD, EUR, and GBP currency selectors. The go-to-market model is sales-led: an international team of brokers manages vessel selection, pricing, negotiations, surveys, sea trials, documentation, and closing coordination for buyers, while sellers are onboarded through a free appraisal service and listing support.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction commissions on yacht sales, with secondary contribution from listing fees on the seller side. Public listings range from approximately $67,200 for smaller monohulls to over $1.18 million for larger catamarans, with featured Leopard catamarans typically priced between $309,000 and $635,000. Sister brands—The Moorings Yacht Ownership, Sunsail Yacht Ownership, and Leopard Catamarans Brokerage—extend the company's footprint into new-boat sales and managed charter ownership, creating a continuous supply pipeline of phase-out inventory into the brokerage.

Name

The Moorings Yacht Brokerage

Legal name

Mariner International Travel, Inc.

Website

https://mooringsbrokerage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Moorings Yacht Brokerage is a Travelopia Marine Division subsidiary that runs a global web-based marketplace for pre-owned cruising yachts—primarily ex-charter vessels from The Moorings and Sunsail fleets—serving individual buyers across 15+ countries with broker-assisted sales and international transaction support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Yacht brokerage commissions: The company earns commissions on the sale of pre-owned charter yachts and brokerage listings. Transactions are facilitated through yacht brokers who assist with pricing, offers, surveys, sea trials, documentation, and closing coordination. The business also supports sellers through appraisal and listing services, generating revenue from listing fees and successful sale commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Moorings Yacht Brokerage operates a web-based marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned charter yachts, including sailing catamarans, sailing monohulls, power catamarans, and power yachts. Inventory is sourced primarily from the phase-out of The Moorings and Sunsail global charter fleets, supplemented by privately owned vessels. Transactions are facilitated by international yacht brokers who guide buyers and sellers through pricing, surveys, sea trials, documentation, registration, and closing coordination.

Product overview

The Moorings Yacht Brokerage operates a single unified web-based brokerage marketplace for pre-owned charter yachts, supplemented by sister ownership programs. The core platform offers over 100 used boats for sale across sailing catamarans, sailing monohulls, power catamarans, and power yachts from fleets including Robertson & Caine, Leopard, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Dufour, and Aquila. The portfolio includes The Moorings Yacht Ownership (charter management program on new Robertson & Caine catamarans), Sunsail Yacht Ownership (similar managed ownership program), and Leopard Catamarans (new models from South Africa). Additional offerings include As Is Specials (discounted as-is boats), Sell Your Boat Services (appraisal and listing for sellers), and the eList email newsletter for deal notifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Moorings Yacht Ownership: Charter yacht management program offering new Robertson and Caine sail and power catamarans with maintenance, insurance, dockage, and guaranteed monthly income.
• Sunsail Yacht Ownership

Products and services

• Moorings Brokerage Platform Web-based brokerage marketplace for browsing and purchasing pre-owned charter yachts from the global Moorings/Sunsail fleet phase-outs and privately listed vessels. Targeted at individual yacht buyers worldwide seeking sailing catamarans, monohulls, power catamarans, and power yachts.
• As Is Specials Discounted inventory of boats sold in as-is condition, offering budget-friendly entry points for buyers willing to forgo standard maintenance guarantees. Targeted at cost-sensitive individual buyers.
• Sell Your Boat Services Brokerage services for private yacht owners seeking to sell their vessels, including free appraisals, listing support, and access to the brokerage's global buyer network. Targeted at private boat sellers.
• eList Newsletter Email newsletter subscription service notifying subscribers of new listings, price reductions, and special deals on pre-owned charter yachts. Targeted at prospective yacht buyers monitoring the market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-owned charter yachts available at approximately 50 cents on the dollar compared to new vessel prices

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The MooringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Moorings is the parent brand of Moorings Brokerage. The brokerage sells used boats primarily from The Moorings and Sunsail charter fleets. The connection provides access to fleet-maintained vessels with documented service histories and global base infrastructure.
• SunsailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunsail is the sister brand to The Moorings, both under Travelopia. The brokerage handles used boats from Sunsail's charter fleet alongside Moorings vessels, providing buyers access to both brands' professionally maintained inventory.
• TravelopiacoreOthersTravelopia is the parent company of The Moorings and Sunsail, forming the Marine Division that includes Moorings Brokerage. Travelopia is a group of companies focused on specialist travel experiences.
• Robertson & CainemajorTechnology or IntegrationRobertson & Caine is a South African boat builder that manufactures Leopard catamarans used by The Moorings and Sunsail fleets. The brokerage sells many ex-charter Robertson & Caine/Leopard vessels with documented maintenance histories.
• Leopard CatamaransmajorTechnology or IntegrationLeopard Catamarans are manufactured by Robertson & Caine in South Africa. The Moorings Brokerage features extensive Leopard inventory including Leopard 40, 42, 45, 50, and 53 Powercat models from charter fleet phase-outs.
• The Moorings Yacht OwnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company offering new Robertson and Caine sail and power catamarans through charter yacht management programs. Owners receive maintenance, insurance, and dockage handled by The Moorings with guaranteed monthly income.
• Sunsail Yacht OwnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company offering similar ownership programs for Robertson and Caine catamarans as an alternative charter yacht management option.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boats Group (YachtWorld / Boats.com): Dominant online boat marketplace aggregating listings from thousands of brokerages. Comparable to Moorings Brokerage as the listing-discovery infrastructure against which the broker's own e-commerce channel competes, and as a channel on which Moorings' listings appear.

Direct peers

• Allied Marine: Yacht brokerage with a strong US presence in Florida. Comparable to Moorings Yacht Brokerage as a Florida-based broker offering sail and motor yacht listings with broker-mediated sales.
• Fraser Yachts: International yacht brokerage with offices worldwide. Comparable to Moorings Yacht Brokerage as a global sales-led yacht broker with broker-mediated transactions and broad international buyer reach.
• Burgess: Global yacht broker with strong presence in yacht sales and charter. Comparable because it competes for the same international yacht-buyer base across cruising destinations and offers a similar mix of brokerage and charter expertise.
• Northrop & Johnson: Global yacht brokerage with offices in the US and Europe focusing on yachts and superyachts. Comparable to Moorings Yacht Brokerage as an international sales-led brokerage operation with broker-assisted transactions and global reach.
• HMY Yacht Sales: Long-standing South Florida yacht dealer and brokerage with new and used sail and power listings. Comparable given similar Florida base, multi-brand inventory, and a mix of brokerage and dealership revenue streams.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Heritage yacht sales and charter house with a global brokerage footprint. Comparable as a multi-region yacht sales operation with both brokerage and charter-related services similar to Travelopia's marine portfolio.
• Denison Yachting: US-based yacht brokerage representing new and pre-owned motor yachts and sailboats. Comparable to Moorings Yacht Brokerage as a multi-brand broker with international reach, online listings, and broker-mediated transactions across sailing and power segments.

Emerging players

• POP Yachts: Online-focused used boat broker with national US reach. Comparable to Moorings Yacht Brokerage as a digitally-led broker of pre-owned sailing and power vessels targeting private buyers.
• SailboatListings.com: Online sailing boat marketplace focused specifically on sailboats. Comparable to Moorings Yacht Brokerage as a destination for discovering used sailing vessels, overlapping on monohulls and catamarans.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PreOwnedYachts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-moorings-yacht-brokerage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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