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YACHT DELIVERIES WORLDWIDE

Yacht Delivery Made Simple

Discover what’s involved in a yacht delivery and learn how to save time and money with Delivery Captain. Since 1999, we’ve been committed to providing a seamless, reliable, and transparent service.

We keep the process simple and straightforward—no hidden costs, no surprises. With over two decades of experience, you can trust us to handle your yacht with care and professionalism. Let us take the hassle out of yacht delivery for you!

Yacht Delivery Service to Private Owners/Yacht Brokers
Sailing Catamarans & Sailboats

We Specialize in Sailing Catamarans

Why Choose Delivery Captain for Your Yacht Delivery?

Delivery Captain is Europe’s most reliable and professional yacht delivery company. With over 25 years of international experience in the yachting industry since 1999, we ensure your yacht is always in safe and capable hands.

We specialize in delivering yachts professionally and securely from any location to destinations worldwide. Our global delivery service covers all aspects of the process, including commissioning, allowing you to enjoy a seamless experience. We treat your yacht with the utmost care, preserving its value as if it were our own.

For yacht owners looking to gain hands-on experience, we offer the opportunity to join our deliveries. Under the guidance of our professionally qualified captains, you can enhance your skills and confidence while experiencing long-distance sailing or learning more about your new yacht. It’s an invaluable experience that allows us to share our expertise while building stronger connections with our clients.

At Delivery Captain, we provide both private clients and brokers with highly qualified skippers and crew, all holding Yachtmaster/Ocean qualifications or higher. Trust us to deliver your yacht with unparalleled professionalism, care, and expertise.

Yacht Delivery Explained

Quotation and Contract Process

To receive a free quotation, please complete the form with as many details as possible. A quote will be provided within 24 hours. If you do not receive an immediate automated confirmation email, it likely means the email address entered was incorrect. Please verify your email and resubmit the form if necessary.

Once the initial quote is accepted, a formal contract will be issued. This contract must be signed by both parties, and the joining date will be mutually agreed upon.

Important Requirements:

✅ The yacht must be “ready to sail” upon our arrival.
✅ All necessary and “up-to-date” safety equipment must be onboard.
✅ The engine, sails, running rigging, and standing rigging must be in proper working order.

Please Note:

✅ Boat refitting is not included in our standard contracts.
✅ All vessels must meet the “ready to sail” standard to ensure a smooth and safe delivery process.

Joining date

Preparation Covering Protection

Weather and Routing

Yacht Handover and Preparation Process

The joining date is mutually agreed upon between the owner/agent and the Delivery Captain in advance. On the designated date, our contracted skipper and crew will board the yacht and take over its management from that point onward, assuming full responsibility for the vessel. A comprehensive handover report will be issued to document the transfer.

The yacht will undergo a detailed inspection, and a full inventory will be cross-checked with the owner/agent to ensure all items are accounted for. Over the next few days, our delivery team will perform standard maintenance required for the voyage and conduct thorough testing of key systems, including electrical, navigational, engine, and operational components. A sea trial will also be carried out to confirm the yacht’s seaworthiness and readiness for the journey.

Please note: Boat refitting and major repairs are not included in our standard contracts.

Preparation & Departure:

Yacht Delivery Preparation
Our yacht delivery preparation process ensures that every aspect of your vessel is thoroughly safeguarded. All areas are meticulously protected using appropriate materials, including woodwork, interior surfaces, and stainless steel components. Each section of the yacht is organized and secured according to the skipper’s instructions, ensuring optimal safety during transit.

This preparation typically takes up to three days and includes provisioning the yacht with necessary supplies such as food, water, and fuel. The skipper will determine the final departure date (ETD) based on prevailing weather conditions, ensuring a safe and efficient journey.

Throughout the delivery, customers will receive real-time updates via satellite tracking systems, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Handover

Once at a destination, the delivery skipper and his/her team will meet the owner/agent, and go through the final paperwork. The yacht will be checked inside out. “The boat will be in even better condition than when it was handed over to us at the start”. The yacht will be perfectly clean inside out. Upon customer satisfaction, a handover will be made. The crew will be signed out and given instructions on when to leave the boat.Yacht Handover at Destination

Upon arrival at the destination, the delivery skipper and crew will meet with the owner or agent to finalize all paperwork. A thorough inspection of the yacht, inside and out, will be conducted to ensure it meets our high standards.

As part of our commitment, “the boat will be in even better condition than when it was handed over to us at the start.” The yacht will be meticulously cleaned, both inside and out, ensuring it is spotless and ready for use.

Once the owner or agent is satisfied, the official handover will take place. The crew will be signed out and given clear instructions on their departure from the vessel. Delivery Captain ensures a smooth and professional handover process every time.

Safety Equipment

Things you need to check are in place and up to date:

✅ Boat papers including Registration and Manuals
✅ Engines Book
✅ Home Port and Flag
✅ Safety Equipment – Full Set, including MOB (Man Overboard) Devices
✅ Boat Insurance – read more
✅ Liferaft/Epirb/VHF Radio/Satellite Phone – Iridium Go
✅ Flares/First Aid Kit/Firefighting Equipment
✅ Navigational Instruments and Charts
✅ AIS/RADAR – read more
✅ MMSI – read more
✅ Call Sign

Satellite Communication

We require an Iridium Go on all our deliveries. This can be provided by the boat owner or by us on a rental basis fee. Communication between crew and clients, providing boat position and delivery progress is essential. Although we provide 24/7 office support, we can improve connection with owners by having additional satellite devices installed on the yacht. Satellite system devices are easily installed onboard and can give a continuous signal to verify the boat’s position (see inReach mini). This solution can be particularly useful if you are on the move, and wish to know where the boat is at all times and is considered additional to the Iridium Go. Vessel movement and progress can be monitored from any tablet, computer, or smartphone through the IRIDIUM Network.

We are also beginning to use Starlink with great success and appreciation from our customers. This service is still in evolution by the Elon Musk company and plans changes often. Please check the website for more info: STARLINK

IRIDIUM GO IN DETAIL:

The Iridium Go is an essential part of our delivery contract. We require this service on all our deliveries Across the Ocean. The Iridium Go is a tool/handset that we use to download weather forecasts and communicate with owners along the way. This enables us to make calls, send sms, send daily positions, send emails, and ultimately SOS/DISTRESS.

in order to work, the device needs additional services: line rental subscriptions through Predictwind, plus an additional interface to enable the whole system.

Customers are welcome to provide their own Satellite communication system.