Charter Brokers are professionals in the business of finding you the right yacht and crew. In fact, their livelihood depends upon it! Charter Brokers do the searching for you - they research the yachts, crews, and then they negotiate on your behalf. This service does not increase the price, in fact in many cases the broker can get you a better deal because of their relationships in the business.
To keep current with active charter yachts and their crew, Charter Brokers regulary attend Charter Shows around the globe. Allowing them full access to the Yachts in Charter Ready condition, giving them the opportunity to view and experience the Yachts first hand. Charter Brokers are also expected to attend seminars about marine law, contracts and destinations, so they can be helpful through the entire process of the charter, from your initial yacht search, to signing the contract, to arranging the charter logistics and provisioning, to seeing your happy faces in photos at the end of the charter.
Here are a few key reasons to use a Yacht Charter Broker when planning your next charter:
A Yacht Charter Broker is working for you! If they don't successfully find and place you on the right yacht, they don't get paid. They make sure that the Yacht, Crew & Cruising Itinerary suits your every need. A professional broker will always go that extra mile to make sure that you have a hassel free vacation.
Someone on your side if something goes wrong. While the vast majority of charters go flawlessly, if something does happen, you need someone on your side to help solve the issue. This is especially true if you're chartering in a foreign country where you may not know local customs or even be able to speak the local language.
The same or better price than if you book direct. The price you are charged is normally the same as the Owners/Operators charge their direct clients, and propose on their websites. In fact, if you're dealing with a MYBA yacht (most of the key luxury yachts) the price is guaranteed to be the same no matter how you charter your yacht. So you can work with the broker who provides the best service and knowledge.
The role of a Retail Yacht Charter Broker. Retail brokers work directly with yacht fleet managers, similar to how a travel agent works on your behalf. They are independent of any specific yachts and therefore can survey the entire market and find the yachts that meet your needs. A Retail Yacht Broker's price is the same as the fleet manager offers.
So next time you're chartering, we highly recommend that you use a broker. It's worth the time savings and peace of mind, and the service is free!
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