Luxury yacht charter runs through brokers at the top end. These are the names on the biggest listings, each with a different strength. For a first charter, the broker matters as much as the boat: a good one knows the strong crews, the fresh refits, and the real weekly rate.
- Burgess: London brokerage founded in 1975, 18 offices, focused on yachts over 30 meters.
- Fraser Yachts: Full-service firm: charter, sales, management, new construction, Monaco to Fort Lauderdale.
- Northrop & Johnson: US-based global brokerage, strong in the Americas, Caribbean, and Med.
- YachtMatch: Free comparison search across 1,328 crewed yachts; check the going rate before a broker quotes one.
- IYC: International Yacht Company, global brokerage with a large charter fleet under management.
- CharterWorld: London charter specialist with 3,000+ yachts listed.
- YachtCharterFleet: The directory the industry quotes: listings, destination guides, itineraries.
Sources: Luxury yacht charter market report, Burgess profile
Talk to two brokers and check one directory before signing anything.