Charter Management

Offering your yacht for charter is an effective way to keep your crew engaged while helping offset the costs of ownership.

Chartering a yacht can help offset a significant portion of ownership costs, though profitability varies. It depends on factors such as the chosen charter program and the yacht’s availability. For example, a yacht with greater availability for charter has more potential to generate revenue, whereas a yacht reserved primarily for owner use will have more limited earning opportunities.

Each yacht is overseen by an experienced Charter Manager, supported by a dedicated team. Their primary role is to manage the yacht’s charter calendar and maximise its commercial performance.

This includes promoting the yacht to the market, negotiating charter contracts on behalf of the owner, and working closely with the owner and crew to ensure the yacht is well positioned and meets market expectations. The Charter Manager also oversees the yacht’s reputation, ensures compliance with current charter regulations, and collaborates with marketing teams to enhance visibility.

Ongoing communication with the owner ensures full transparency on market conditions, bookings, and overall performance.

Charter Management fees are structured in line with industry standards and are based on a commission from the charter revenue generated. Typically, 80% of the charter fee is paid to the owner, while the remaining 20% represents the total brokerage commission.

This commission is shared between the parties involved in securing the booking, with 15% allocated to the Charter Broker representing the client and 5% to the Charter Management company.

Not all yachts are immediately eligible for charter. A yacht must meet specific commercial compliance requirements to be offered on the charter market. If the yacht is already commercially compliant, it can typically be marketed within a short timeframe. If upgrades, certifications, or licensing are required, additional time may be needed before the yacht is ready to enter the charter market.

The charter rate is determined by the owner in close consultation with their dedicated Charter Manager. IYC will provide data-driven recommendations based on market analysis, comparable yachts, demand trends, and the yacht’s unique selling points.

Yes, owners retain final approval on all bookings and may decline specific guests at their discretion.

Frequent charters help keep crew engaged, motivated, and consistently operating at a high standard. Regular guest interaction further enhances service skills and expands the crew’s experience across different cruising regions and itineraries.

In addition, charter guests typically leave gratuities at their discretion, commonly ranging between 10% and 20% of the charter fee, providing a significant additional incentive for crew performance and retention.

IYC promotes yachts through a targeted global marketing strategy designed to maximize charter exposure and booking opportunities. This includes professional marketing materials, digital campaigns, broker outreach, yacht shows, social media promotion, and placement across leading charter platforms and industry networks. Leveraging IYC’s international presence and client relationships, each yacht is strategically positioned to reach qualified charter clients worldwide.

Your yacht will be promoted to key high-net-worth markets globally, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Australia.

IYC supports this reach through an international office network, extensive global client and broker databases, and a strong digital marketing presence. The company uses data-driven marketing strategies and analytics to target the most relevant HNWI audiences, optimize campaign performance, and maximize qualified charter enquiries for each yacht.

Yacht attendance at yacht shows is not mandatory, however, it is strongly recommended. As most charters are booked through professional charter brokers, participating in key charter shows and open houses helps enhance a yacht’s visibility and credibility within the market.

IYC attends all major yacht and charter shows and will advise on the most appropriate participation strategy based on your yacht’s charter program and positioning.

Yes, an owner can continue to use their yacht while it is listed for charter. Personal use always takes priority, with owners defining availability, blocking off dates for themselves, family, and friends, and selecting preferred cruising areas. The company will plan charter activity around thew owner's schedule to maximise opportunities during periods when the yacht would otherwise be idle. It is important to note that increased availability for charter generally leads to greater booking potential and improved overall revenue performance.

IYC manages the largest charter fleet globally and has built a strong track record of owner retention, reflecting the trust placed in its services. The company oversees a portfolio of exceptional yachts across the world’s leading charter destinations, including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, New England, Norway, the Maldives, and Australia, with deep expertise across all major cruising grounds.

With offices strategically located in key yachting hubs, IYC combines global reach with local market knowledge. Each yacht benefits from a tailored, hands-on approach designed to maximise visibility, performance, and long-term charter success.

IYC Charter Management operates worldwide and can manage a yacht in any cruising destination globally. The company has offices strategically located across major yachting hubs in the Mediterranean, United States, Caribbean, Middle East, and Northern Europe, providing on-the-ground expertise across key charter markets.

Supported by its global infrastructure and international team, IYC is able to manage yachts seamlessly wherever they are based or cruising.

IYC primarily specialises in superyachts above 24 metres, with approximately 75% of its charter fleet exceeding 30 metres in length. The company manages yachts across a broad range of sizes, including some of the world’s largest charter superyachts.

With expertise in managing successful charter programs across multiple yacht categories and cruising regions, IYC develops tailored strategies designed to maximise each yacht’s visibility, bookings, and overall commercial performance.