NAUTILUS YACHTING LIMITED

What NAUTILUS YACHTING LIMITED does

Nautilus Yachting Limited is a UK-based independent yacht charter agency founded in 1992 and registered in England (company number 2722826) with its headquarters at The Watermill, 87 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent. The company acts as an intermediary between end customers and a vetted network of yacht fleet operators worldwide, earning commission on bookings across bareboat charters, flotilla holidays, cabin charters, crewed yachts and learn-to-sail courses. Its underlying technology stack is a website-based booking platform featuring search-and-book functionality, real-time availability, and pricing integration via the Booking Manager system, supplemented by a customer portal (MyNautilus) and email marketing through Mailchimp.

The company operates across 20+ countries and 38+ sailing destinations spanning the Mediterranean (Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain), the Caribbean (BVI, Antigua, St Martin, Grenadines, St Lucia, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Belize, Bahamas), the Atlantic/Baltic (UK, Sweden, Portugal), and tropical waters (Seychelles, Thailand, Mexico, Whitsundays, Tahiti, Cuba). The customer base is entirely consumer/SMB: individual sailing enthusiasts, families, couples and groups of friends, novice sailors seeking RYA qualifications, and solo travellers, with over 50% of clients reportedly choosing Greece as their destination each year. Pricing is transaction-based with unit pricing per booking week ranging from approximately £900 for low-season entry-level bareboat monohulls to £10,000+ for high-season luxury catamarans with skipper, plus add-ons for skippers (£220-295/night), instructors (£270-350/day), and chefs (£230-255/night).

The go-to-market is sales-led direct-to-consumer, combining online search-and-book self-service, phone sales staffed by knowledgeable sailing specialists (Mon-Fri 0900-1730, Sat 1000-1500), email enquiry handling, and content marketing through blog, SEO, and YouTube. The firm holds an ATOL licence (3016) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, is a member of the British Marine Federation, and is GDPR-compliant. Nautilus Yacht Sales operates as an adjacent subsidiary addressing yacht ownership and sales. The company is privately held, bootstrapped, has 1-10 employees, has no disclosed external funding, and has recorded no M&A, leadership changes, or restructuring events in the available data.

Name

NAUTILUS YACHTING LIMITED

Legal name

Nautilus Yachting Ltd

Website

https://nautilusyachting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nautilus Yachting Limited is a UK-based independent yacht charter agency, founded in 1992, that books bareboat, flotilla, cabin, crewed, and learn-to-sail holidays across 20+ countries on commission, serving individual sailing enthusiasts, families, couples, novice sailors, and solo travellers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Charter Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), 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), Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA), Cabin Charters & Shared Yacht Trips (THAEADAH), Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG), Destination Yacht Cruises (Island-Hopping & Archipelago Routes) (THAEADAI), Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD)

Keywords

• Yacht charter services
• Sailing holidays
• Bareboat charter
• Flotilla sailing
• Crewed yachts

Headquarters

HQ city

Edenbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Yacht Charter Commission: Acts as a yacht charter agency, earning commission on yacht bookings through partnerships with fleet operators worldwide. Customers book through Nautilus for bareboat, flotilla, crewed, and cabin charters across 20+ countries.
2. Skipper and Crew Services: Provides add-on services including professional skippers, chefs, instructors, and hostesses for bareboat charters. Pricing varies by service type and duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nautilus Yachting is a UK-based independent yacht charter agency that arranges worldwide sailing holidays including bareboat, flotilla, crewed, and cabin charters across 20+ countries and 38+ sailing destinations. The company also facilitates RYA-accredited learn-to-sail courses and offers add-on services such as skippers, chefs, and instructors. Acting as an intermediary, the agency connects customers with a vetted network of third-party fleet operators and earns commission on each booking.

Product overview

Nautilus Yachting is a UK-based yacht charter agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of sailing holiday products. The core offering consists of four main holiday types: Bareboat Yacht Charters (self-skippered rentals), Flotilla Sailing Holidays (guided group sailing with lead crews), Cabin Charters (shared cabin bookings), and Crewed Yacht Charters (fully staffed vessels). These are complemented by Learn to Sail Holidays with RYA courses, and add-on options including Catamaran Charters, Motoryacht Charters, and Skippered Charters. The company operates across 20+ countries spanning the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Atlantic, Baltic, and tropical sailing destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nautilus Yacht Sales: Yacht ownership and sales division of Nautilus Yachting, referenced via link from nautilusyachting.com to nautilusyachtsales.com

Products and services

• Bareboat Yacht Charter Self-skippered yacht rental allowing qualified customers to captain their own vessel across 38+ sailing destinations worldwide, including Mediterranean, Caribbean, Atlantic, Baltic, and tropical waters. Customers typically need an RYA Day Skipper or ICC qualification.
• Flotilla Sailing Holidays Group sailing holidays with experienced lead crews providing support, curated itineraries, and social activities, offered in Greece, Turkey, Croatia, France, UK, Spain, the Caribbean, and Thailand.
• Cabin Charter Shared cabin bookings on catamarans and yachts, ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups seeking a sociable holiday experience with per-person pricing.
• Crewed Yacht Charters Fully crewed yachts with professional skipper and crew for customers who prefer not to handle sailing responsibilities, including Turkish Gulets and luxury Caribbean yachts.
• Learn to Sail Holidays RYA sailing courses offered at partner sea schools in Greece, Gibraltar, Turkey, and Croatia, allowing customers to gain qualifications including ICC, Day Skipper, and Competent Crew certifications while on holiday.
• Motoryacht Charter Powerboat charters for customers seeking motor yacht experiences with hundreds of horsepower, offered as an alternative to sailing yachts.
• Catamaran Charter Spacious catamaran rentals offering greater deck space, shallow draft, and stability, particularly popular in Turkey and the Caribbean where anchorages are common.
• Skippered Charter Addition of a professional skipper to any bareboat yacht, providing expert local knowledge and sailing guidance without requiring the customer to hold sailing qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ of clients choose Greece as their sailing destination

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Partner Sea SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with RYA-approved sailing schools in Greece (Athens, Aegina), Gibraltar, Turkey, and Croatia (Sibenik) for learn to sail courses and qualifications including ICC, Day Skipper, and Competent Crew certifications.
• Fleet Operators NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of vetted yacht charter fleet operators across 20+ countries including Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain, Caribbean (BVI, Antigua, Grenadines), Thailand, Seychelles, and other sailing destinations. Operators provide yachts, maintenance, check-in services, and local support.
• British Marine FederationminorOthersIndustry membership organization for UK marine leisure sector providing industry representation, standards, and networking.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xyoutube.com/@NautilusYachtingHolidays
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NautilusYachtingHolidays
• Facebookfacebook.com/NautilusYachtingHolidays
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nautilus-yachting-limited

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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