How to Buy a Yacht: A Complete Guide to Finding and Purchasing the Right Boat
Justin Rowe Justin Rowe

How to Buy a Yacht: A Complete Guide to Finding and Purchasing the Right Boat

Buying a yacht is one of life’s most exciting experiences — but it’s also one of the most complex. From understanding the market and evaluating listings to handling surveys, contracts, and closing, having the right guidance is critical. This guide explains how the yacht buying process really works and what to expect along the way.

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How to Sell Your Yacht: Why Working with a Yacht Broker Makes All the Difference
Justin Rowe Justin Rowe

How to Sell Your Yacht: Why Working with a Yacht Broker Makes All the Difference

Selling a yacht is nothing like selling a car — it’s closer to selling a luxury home, but on a global scale. From accurate pricing and presentation to buyer qualification and contract negotiation, a professional yacht broker can mean the difference between a smooth sale and months of frustration. Here’s how to approach the process the right way.

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The Definitive 2025 Bahamas Cruising Fee Guide
Justin Rowe Justin Rowe

The Definitive 2025 Bahamas Cruising Fee Guide

The Bahamas updated its yacht cruising and charter fees in July 2025, including new environmental and AIS requirements. Learn how much your cruising permit costs, what changed, and how to apply. This definitive guide covers every vessel category, from 30-foot runabouts to 100-foot yachts, plus the new two-year FDCC permit for frequent visitors.

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How to Charter a Yacht: The Ultimate Guide to Private Yacht Vacations
Justin Rowe Justin Rowe

How to Charter a Yacht: The Ultimate Guide to Private Yacht Vacations

Chartering a yacht is the ultimate way to experience the ocean — total privacy, personalized service, and access to destinations most travelers never see. Whether you’re planning your first yacht vacation or exploring charter ownership options, this guide breaks down everything you need to know before you step aboard.

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