Boutique Charter Locations

We identified some of the best and most established boutique charter companies in the industry like Symphony Yacht Charters, The Catamaran Company, VMG Yacht Charters, Chronic Sailing, Belize Sailing Vacations and Cruise Abaco to manage our owners’ boats.

These companies all have long track records of exemplary service and have stellar reputations amongst their charter guests and boat owners. Their reputations convinced us that they not only will take care of the boat owners we introduce to them but will also deliver on the projected charter revenues and expectations, which is important.

These boutique charter companies provide much more personalized experiences and a more controlled environment for our boat owners to operate within. Owners in these smaller owner-operated fleets are generally happier and will fetch a much higher re-sale value for their boats because the boats are well cared for.

Our focus is on delivering a quality ownership experience to our boat owners from time of purchase to delivery to after-sales support through charter management and sailing and yacht ownership community involvement., , Chronic

Quality Operations, Quality Service, Quality Owner Experiences

Fully Crewed Charters in BVI, USVI & Bahamas

Symphony Yachts specializes in crewed charter management and conveniently has an in-house clearing house and charter booking service for crewed charter yachts, called Charter Vault. This full service boutique charter company can provide Bali Catamaran owners and their charter guests a super luxury experience and superior management services.

Symphony is based at the very upscale Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a luxury resort boasting its own private marina, restaurants, private beach, spa, accommodations ranging from single rooms to entire villas, grocery store and cafe. This further enhances the owner experience. Their meticulous attention to detail ensures the vacation experience of a lifetime.

Fully Crewed Charters in St Martin & The Grenadines

VMG Yacht Charters is a full service yacht charter management company and has one of the most experienced management teams in the industry. With charter bases in St Martin and the Grenadines, they open up two very popular and exciting destinations for our owners.

Their high quality yacht maintenance and full cost transparency is a top priority of the team which instills great confidence in our owners and ensures a great experience for the charter guests.

Charters on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD

Spend multiple days and nights on-board your private yacht, or just a few hours to watch the sunset. Bring your own snacks & drinks or have a meal delivered or catered on-board. Arrive in style at your favorite dock bar. Go for a swim or just relax and enjoy the view.

We want you to have your perfect day on the Bay, whatever that means to you. That’s why we’ve come up with a variety of itinerary options to choose from. Have something specific in mind? Just ask!

Captained & Bareboat Charters in the Bahamas

Cruise Abaco is located at Great Abaco Beach Resort (Boat Harbour Marina) in Marsh Harbour. It is the premier yacht management company in the Bahamas. This location offers our owners expert maintenance and management, high income potential, and warm personal service, In addition to bareboat charters they also offer a unique concept of “CAPTAINED BY DAY, BAREBOAT BY NIGHT” ℠. This is one of the best options for sailing in the Bahamas, because their Captains are on board to guide you through the crystal waters by day, stopping to snorkel and enjoy the beautiful beaches, and then leave you safely moored in a settlement or secluded cove each evening, every night in a different location. Simply put, there’s no better way to have an incredible Bahamas sailing vacation.

Captained & Bareboat Charters in Belize

Belize boasts the world’s second-largest barrier reef, making it a prime destination for luxury yacht charters. Our partnership with Belize Sailing Vacations allows you to share the magic of Belize with discerning travelers while generating income for your Bali catamaran. Their experienced team handles everything from marketing and bookings to guest management and logistics. They have a proven reputation and boasts a proven track record of success, ensuring maximum exposure and bookings for your charter yacht.

Big vs Small Charter Management Company

So, why would you choose to place your luxury yacht with a boutique charter company rather than a multi national? The answer is simple. QUALITY! There is simply no substitute for smaller fleets where a boat owner is not just a number but rather a valued partner to the charter company. Here are some pros and cons of both models. You will see that the pros far outweigh the cons for a smaller fleet.

Big charter fleets offer guaranteed programs for 5 years, smaller companies do not. While this is a plus for some owners, we found that our catamaran owners earn more than the guaranteed monthly payment that is typically paid.
Big charter fleets offer worldwide reciprocal owner use, smaller companies do not BUT we offset that with “The Yacht Exchange” that is available for any boat in any fleet, anywhere in the world. Owner exchange offers a much wider set of options and destinations versus being limited to the base locations of a particular charter operator.
Big fleets have a phase-out program at the end of the 5-year term when in the Guaranteed program, smaller companies do not have to do phase out due to good ongoing maintenance and good record-keeping.
Smaller fleets are best at providing a program with revenue sharing, with good accounting and maintenance records. This enables an owner to substantially offset the cost of ownership through income and tax advantages.
Boats in smaller fleets are much better cared for and will have much higher resale value.
Smaller fleets allow customization and owner versions, which is great specifically for owners who want to live onboard after the charter term runs out. The larger companies are more rigid in the spec and layout and prefer a cookie cutter approach.
Smaller fleets are very flexible about the term of the charter contract whereas the bigger companies are far more structured.
Smaller companies have great customer relations and lines of communication with the owners which is often not so in bigger fleets where you are simply a number

Charter Yacht Management Program Options

Charter companies entice boat buyers into charter management programs with promises and sell it as the most cost effective way to own the yacht. They promise worry-free ownership with no hassles or expenses of traditional yacht ownership. Well, we have tested this theory. Is this possible? Yes, it can be, IF you do it right and you partner with the right charter company. We have personally owned yachts in these charter programs, we have done the research, collected the data and have made all this information available to you in these CG pages. Read about some of these programs i.e.

Boat as a Business Program This program use the yacht charter revenue together with the business tax deductions to reduce the costs of owning a very nice yacht that we enjoy now
Crewed Charter Programs We have helped more than 100+ owners set up their businesses in luxury boutique charter companies with exceptional service
Fractional Programs Our innovative fractional shared yacht ownership programs provide you with a financially savvy solution to yacht ownership that is ideal for your active lifestyle.

Free Charter Management Consultation

There is a lot of information in these pages as we tried to make it as comprehensive as possible. But there is a lot to absorb so you may need someone to help you sort through it all. Plus there are always questions that deal specifically with your personal situation.

Contact us for a comprehensive consultation – Stephen Cockcroft: Tel 1-804-815-5054

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