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Superyacht Charter Research

The research library

Independent research on chartering a superyacht, written for principals and the PAs and family offices who organise for them.

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Tool · Readiness quizIs your proposal ready for a deposit?Fifteen questions, a score out of 45, and the gaps that put a deposit on hold.Tool · ScorecardCompare up to three proposalsMandatory checks, eleven weighted criteria and decision bands, with the worked example.

Get answers

Direct answers to the questions organisers ask first.

Direct questionsPractical answers to the questions organisers ask before a charter deposit.36 pagesExpert Q&AThe questions to put to specialists, and what a useful answer covers.9 pagesVideo and podcast roundupsSelected videos and podcasts, with what each is useful for.11 pages

Plan it yourself

Stage-by-stage routes from first brief to boarding.

Do-it-yourself game plansA staged plan for arranging a charter yourself, from brief to disembarkation.13 pagesNext stepsA short decision path showing what to do next, stage by stage.10 pages

Compare and choose

Tools and comparisons for deciding between proposals.

ComparisonsSide-by-side comparisons of brokers, yachts, prices, regions and contracts.15 pagesReadiness quizFifteen questions that show whether a proposal is ready for a deposit.10 pagesScorecardA weighted scorecard for comparing up to three charter proposals.14 pages

Market insight

Rule changes, market evidence and hiring activity.

Regulatory news and changesRule and fee changes that can alter a quote, an itinerary or a contract.13 pagesHiring signalsWhat current crew and shoreside recruitment does and does not tell a buyer.11 pagesMarket data and deal flowMarket size, demand, pricing evidence and announced charter activity.10 pages