How Vessel Vista works
TL;DR: Vessel Vista writes independent guides to crewed yacht charters and passes enquiries to established charter brokerages. The brokerage you book with handles availability, contracts, and payments. We're paid a referral fee by that brokerage if you book, not by you.
Who does what
| Vessel Vista | Charter brokerage | Yacht owner & crew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guides, cost breakdowns, itineraries | Yes | ||
| Live availability and yacht shortlist | Yes | ||
| Charter contract and payments | Yes | ||
| The charter itself | Yes |
From enquiry to embarkation
- Enquiry. You start a charter enquiry with dates, guests, destination, and budget.
- Shortlist. Brokers at the charter brokerages reply with suitable yachts and indicative rates.
- Contract. Once you choose a yacht, you sign a charter contract. Most contracts take a deposit at signing and the balance before the charter.
- Preference sheet. You tell the crew about food, drinks, activities, and any allergies, so they can provision and plan.
- Charter. You board, and the captain agrees the day-by-day plan with you, subject to weather.
How we're paid
The brokerage you book with pays us a share of its commission when a charter we referred is completed. The rate you pay is the same whether you come through Vessel Vista or go direct. Full details in our affiliate disclosure.
What we don't do
We don't own or operate yachts, hold client funds, or sign charter contracts. If something about a yacht or contract matters to you, ask the broker to confirm it in writing.