Horizon Yacht Charters

What Horizon Yacht Charters does

Horizon Yacht Charters is a privately held, British Virgin Islands-domiciled yacht charter operator founded in 1998 and self-described as the largest independent charter company in the Caribbean. The company runs two physical charter bases — Nanny Cay Marina in Tortola (BVI) and Blue Lagoon Marina in St. Vincent — from which it operates a fleet of 41+ monohulls and catamarans in the BVI and 12+ in the Grenadines, supplemented by a worldwide broker service that places them in Croatia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, the Bahamas, and the USVI.

Its core product surface spans bareboat, skippered, and captain-plus-chef charters, with add-on modules for provisioning, sleepaboard pre-charter nights, water-toy rentals, mooring reservations, and ASA sailing certification. The company operates as part of the Horizon Group, which includes Horizon Luxury Crewed (premium all-inclusive charters), Horizon Sailing School (ASA-accredited education), and Horizon Yacht Sales (vessel brokerage). The commercial model is direct-to-consumer, with a multilingual booking website, toll-free phone reservations, and a broker (Rhys Warwick) handling global placements; marketing is supported by Mailchimp, HubSpot, and SEO-driven destination content.

The technology stack is conventional rather than AI-led: fleet inventory runs on Nausys, the website integrates HubSpot, Google Analytics, Cloudflare, and reCAPTCHA, and customer reviews are surfaced via TripAdvisor. No proprietary AI/ML, data flywheel, or research capability is disclosed. Customer demand is individual leisure, distributed across thousands of annual charter transactions, with retention driven by a returning-guest program and sailing-resume-on-file workflow rather than enterprise contracts.

Name

Horizon Yacht Charters

Legal name

Horizon Yacht Charters

Website

https://horizonyachtcharters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Horizon Yacht Charters is a privately held, BVI-based independent yacht charter operator, founded in 1998, operating bareboat, skippered, and crewed charters from bases in Tortola and St. Vincent for individual leisure sailors in the Caribbean and via a worldwide broker.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Charter Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bareboat Yacht Charters (Self-Skippered) (THAEAEAB), Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD), Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF)

Keywords

• Yacht charter services
• Bareboat charter vacations
• Crewed sailing holidays
• Sailing school education
• Catamaran charter rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanny Cay, Tortola

HQ country

British Virgin Islands

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Yacht Charter Fees: Core revenue from bareboat, skippered, and crewed yacht charter fees. Pricing varies by yacht type, size, season, and duration. Rates from $522-$2,599 per day. Additional charges for fuel, water, dockage not included in base charter fee.
2. Skippered & Crewed Services: Revenue from providing captains, skippered charters, and captain + chef packages. Checkout skippers at $275/day. Crew fees charged separately from charter fee.
3. Provisioning Services: 20% service charge on full provisioning service. Provisioning partners deliver food and supplies to yachts before arrival.
4. Water Toys & Equipment Rentals: SUPs, kayaks, fishing rods, snorkel sets, super tenders, and other water sports equipment available for add-on rental.
5. Stay & Sail Packages: Packages combining marina/hotel accommodation with sailing charters, including Scrub Island Resort partnerships.
6. Worldwide Broker Service: Global yacht charter brokerage service arranging charters beyond Caribbean home bases, extending reach to Mediterranean, South Pacific, and other destinations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Horizon Yacht Charters rents sailing yachts to individual travelers and families in the Caribbean, offering bareboat charters (independent sailing), skippered charters, and fully crewed Captain & Chef charters from bases in the British Virgin Islands (Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola) and St. Vincent & The Grenadines (Blue Lagoon Marina). The company also operates an ASA-certified sailing school, a worldwide yacht charter brokerage, and a yacht sales service, with a fleet of 41+ yachts in the BVI and 12+ in the Grenadines comprising monohulls and catamarans from manufacturers including Lagoon-Bénéteau, Fountaine Pajot, Jeanneau, Nautitech, Leopard, Bavaria, and Dufour.

Product overview

Horizon Yacht Charters operates as a multi-brand yacht charter platform with the core Horizon Yacht Charters brand supplemented by three sub-brands: Horizon Luxury Crewed (premium all-inclusive crewed charters), Horizon Sailing School (ASA-certified sailing education), and Horizon Yacht Sales (vessel purchasing). The company offers charter services through five service tiers: Bareboat Charters (independent sailing), Skippered Charters (captain-only), Captain & Chef Charters (fully crewed), Learn to Sail Programs, and Flotilla Charters (group format). Geographic offerings span two primary Caribbean bases (British Virgin Islands at Nanny Cay Marina and St Vincent & the Grenadines at Blue Lagoon Marina) plus worldwide brokerage through HYC Worldwide Broker covering Mediterranean destinations. Add-on services include Sleepaboard, Provisioning, Water Toy Rentals, Stay & Sail Packages, and Sailing Packages (Performance Sailing, Ultimate Captained, Spinnaker instruction). The fleet comprises monohulls and catamarans from manufacturers including Lagoon-Bénéteau, Fountaine Pajot, Jeanneau, Nautitech, Leopard Catamarans, Bavaria, and Dufour, ranging from 38ft to 54ft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HYC Worldwide Broker: Global yacht charter broker service extending Horizon's trusted service across the globe to destinations including Mediterranean, South Pacific, and wider Caribbean

Products and services

• Bareboat Charters Independent yacht rental where the customer captains the vessel. Requires sailing resume submission demonstrating anchoring, docking, navigation, and sailing in 25+ knot winds. Fleet includes monohulls and catamarans from 38ft to 51ft, available at per-day rates from $522 to $2,599.
• Skippered Charters Yacht rental with an experienced skipper onboard handling navigation, local knowledge, and safety. Check-out skippers available at $275/day for the first day or two of a charter. Targets less experienced sailors or those preferring a guided experience.
• Captain & Chef Charters Fully crewed charter with a professional captain handling navigation and a chef preparing three meals daily. Crew fees are separate from the charter fee, with standard gratuity of 15-20% of the charter fee.
• Luxury Crewed Charters Premium all-inclusive crewed charter experience with professional captains and chefs, all-inclusive pricing covering food, drinks, dockage, fuel, and water. Operated through a separate Horizon Luxury Crewed brand and team.
• Learn to Sail Programs ASA-certified sailing courses ranging from beginner to advanced, including Zero to Hero intensive courses. Courses can be combined with charter vacations for hands-on experiential learning in the BVI.
• Flotilla Charters Group sailing experience with multiple yachts traveling together with shared activities, coordinated itineraries, and group leadership. Can accommodate tandem charters with multiple boats at favorable rates.
• HYC Worldwide Broker Global yacht charter brokerage arranging charters beyond the Caribbean, covering Mediterranean (Croatia, Greece, Italy, Turkey), Bahamas, USVI, and other worldwide locations. Managed by in-house broker Rhys Warwick.
• Sleepaboard Service Pre-charter overnight accommodation on yacht at marina, with boarding from 5:00 PM the evening before charter start. Priced at $75/guest with a $200 minimum.
• Provisioning Service Pre-stocking service delivering food and supplies to yachts before guest arrival. Full service includes a 20% service charge; alternative self-provisioning options are also available through partners such as Massy Stores SVG.
• Water Toy Rentals Equipment rentals including stand-up paddleboards ($175/week), single kayaks ($125/week), double kayaks ($140/week), snorkel sets ($15/week), fishing rods ($55/week), and Super Tender outboard upgrades.
• Stay & Sail Packages Combined land and sea packages with discounted rates at partner properties such as Scrub Island Resort & Spa, pairing accommodation with sailing charters.
• Yacht Sales Yacht sales service offered as part of the Horizon Group, helping customers purchase sailing vessels and complementing the charter and sailing school ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating since 1998 with decades of returning guests and word-of-mouth referrals
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Water DiverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary scuba diving partner located in Nanny Cay, directly below the Horizon office. Arranges rendezvous dives where they collect charter guests from their yachts for diving experiences. Also provides snorkel equipment rentals at $15/week.
• World NomadsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel insurance partner offering sailing holiday insurance for travelers from 140 countries. Coverage includes overseas medical, evacuation, baggage, and adventure sports activities. Horizon receives referral fees for quotes generated through their site.
• YonderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel insurance comparison website with charter division and dedicated representatives for sailing vacations. Helps customers find best policy for their charter and assists with claims process. Yonder donates meals to those in need with every policy sold. Horizon receives referral fees.
• Massy Stores SVGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary provisioning partner for St. Vincent & The Grenadines operations. Well-stocked supermarket for self-provisioning. Part of comprehensive provisioning service that delivers to yachts.
• C.K. GreavescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvisioning partner that delivers to Horizon base on certain days. Alternative provisioning option for SVG charters alongside the full provisioning service.
• Scrub Island Resort & SpaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive Stay & Sail package partner offering discounted rates for Horizon charter guests. Luxury beachfront resort part of base operations travel and accommodation offerings.
• LumbaDiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended scuba diving operator in St. Vincent & The Grenadines for charter guests seeking diving experiences beyond the BVI.
• Deefer DivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended diving company in Carriacou for Grenadines charters, offering diving services for extended sailing trips.
• Dive BequiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended diving operator in Bequia, part of St. Vincent & The Grenadines recommended diving companies for charter guests.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sunsail: Global yacht charter company offering bareboat, skippered, and flotilla charters with overlapping Caribbean fleet and ASA-affiliated sailing school; a TUI Group sibling to The Moorings and a head-to-head competitor.
• Dream Yacht Charter: Large global charter operator with extensive Caribbean presence, bareboat/crewed/skippers, sailing school, and yacht sales — directly comparable across every Horizon service line and a meaningful competitor in the worldwide broker layer.
• Conch Charters: BVI-based yacht charter operator offering monohulls and catamarans for bareboat and skippered charters out of Tortola; overlaps directly with Horizon on fleet, destination, and customer segment.
• The Moorings: One of the world's largest bareboat and crewed yacht charter operators with a strong Caribbean (BVI) base; directly competes with Horizon on fleet, destinations, and crewed charter packages, and is part of the same TUI group as Sunsail.
• BVI Yacht Charters: Specialist BVI charter broker offering bareboat, skippered, and crewed yacht charters, directly competing with Horizon for the same North American/UK Caribbean sailing customers.
• Barefoot Yacht Charters: Caribbean-focused charter company operating from the BVI and other islands, offering monohulls and catamarans for bareboat and crewed charters in the same geography as Horizon.
• Voyage Yachts: Caribbean yacht charter broker offering bareboat and crewed yacht charters across multiple Caribbean islands including BVI, overlapping Horizon's destination coverage and broker service model.
• Tortola Marine Management (TMM): Long-established BVI charter and yacht management company based at Road Town; offers bareboat and crewed charters on catamarans and monohulls in direct competition with Horizon's BVI fleet.

Others

• Sailogy: Online yacht charter booking platform aggregating global charter inventory, comparable to Horizon's HYC Worldwide Broker service as a digital channel into the same worldwide charter supply.

Emerging players

• Offshore Sailing School: ASA-affiliated sailing school with liveaboard learn-to-sail courses in the Caribbean and Florida; competes in the sailing education vertical where Horizon Sailing School operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/horizonyachtcharters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horizon-yacht-charters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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