IYC and SeaTrust Announce Strategic Alliance to Expand Access to Global Luxury Yacht Charters for the Mexican Market
IYC, recognized as the global leader in luxury yacht consulting, management, sales, and charter, and SeaTrust, a Mexico-based firm backed by a team with more than 30 years of experience in the yachting industry, today announced a strategic alliance to provide Mexican clients with direct, personalized access to the world’s most prestigious charter yachts.
The collaboration combines IYC’s global network and unmatched portfolio with SeaTrust’s local expertise and operational support, aiming to facilitate luxury charters with full-service planning, 24/7 concierge, and attention to detail that transforms each journey into an unforgettable
experience.
Key Areas of Collaboration:
1. Access to a Premier Global Fleet: With a fleet of more than 170 yachts worldwide, IYC offers an unparalleled range of options, from high-performance sailing yachts and catamarans to some of the world’s largest megayachts. Through this alliance, SeaTrust will bring IYC’s portfolio to the Mexican market, offering clients seamless access to yachts cruising across all major global destinations.
2. Full-Service Planning and Personalized Concierge: Client experience begins with yacht selection and extends through curated itineraries, onboard experience design, Spanish-language support, and coordination of all logistical, culinary, and technical details, including the most exclusive requests.
3. Synergy Between Local and Global Leadership: This alliance reinforces SeaTrust’s position as the ideal yachting partner in Mexico, while strengthening IYC’s presence in a growing and sophisticated market. Together, they deliver turnkey solutions that combine global scale with local insight. 
Manuel Aparicio, Managing Director of SeaTrust, commented, “We see this alliance as a natural extension of our vision: to give Mexican client direct access to the best the yachting world has to offer, without compromising service, style, or control. With IYC, we’ve found not just the ideal partner, but the perfect complement to elevate the luxury yachting experience from Mexico to the world stage.” Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC added, “We are excited to join forces with SeaTrust, a firm that truly understands the expectations of the Latin American client. Their personalized service, operational know-how, and deep regional expertise make this a unique opportunity to expand access to our global offerings.”
With this partnership, IYC and SeaTrust open the door for Mexican clients to enjoy seamless access to the world of luxury yachting. By combining a global fleet of over 170 yachts with unmatched local expertise, the alliance ensures every charter is delivered with precision, personalization, and the highest standards of excellence, from Mexico to worldwide waters.
Contact the IYC team for more information about IYC’s full range of services, including Sales & Purchase, Chartering, Yacht Management, New Construction, Charter Management, Crew Placement, Yacht Agency Services and Insurance & Claims Management.