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Direct questions · Brokers, proposals and availability

What should a personal assistant send in a yacht charter enquiry?

Short answer

Send a decision-ready brief rather than a vague request for a beautiful yacht. Make the budget definition, guest configuration and non-negotiable requirements explicit.

Aerial view of a yacht in clear water

Copyable broker-ready brief

We are arranging a private, professionally crewed charter for [number] guests, including [age bands], from [dates], with [flexibility].

Preferred embarkation and cruising area: [details].

Total-trip ceiling: [amount and currency], including [specified categories]. Target base-fee range: [amount], subject to the complete cost.

Required sleeping arrangement: [couples, single occupants, children and accompanying staff].

Functional requirements: [boarding, stairs, cabin location, shade and other needs].

Priorities: [three ranked preferences]. Non-negotiables: [list].

Please propose no more than three suitable yachts, with exact-date pricing, availability status, general arrangement plans, current crew information, expense assumptions and material exclusions.

Please flag any requirement that is unconfirmed or cannot be met. Decision deadline: [date and time zone].

Use anonymous guest labels during initial sourcing. Detailed identity and sensitive information should follow through the appropriate verified process once recipients and purposes are established.

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