Professional Yacht Delivery | MCA & RYA Certified Skippers
Safe, insured yacht deliveries across the Mediterranean, from Northern Europe and on ARC-style Atlantic crossings.
Daily skipper reports. Full crew. Trusted since 2014.
Professional Yacht Delivery Services — Why Choose Captains & Crew
When your yacht needs to move — whether repositioning for the season, transitioning ownership, or joining a charter fleet — you need a delivery crew you can trust completely. Captains & Crew has been providing professional yacht delivery services across the Mediterranean and Atlantic since 2014, with hundreds of successful passages and over 100,000 nautical miles of documented experience.
Every delivery is led by an MCA or RYA certified skipper with proven offshore experience. We don’t just move your boat — we treat it as our own. Our skippers send daily progress reports, manage weather routing, handle all documentation, and return your vessel in the same condition it was handed over.
Whether you need a straightforward Mediterranean coastal passage or a complex Atlantic delivery involving tidal planning, ocean weather routing and multiple overnight legs, our professional yacht delivery captains have the experience and qualifications to handle it safely and efficiently.
Yacht Delivery Services We Offer
🌊 Mediterranean Yacht Delivery
Coastal and offshore passages across the entire Mediterranean basin. France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey — our skippers know these waters intimately. Ideal for seasonal repositioning, charter fleet movements, and private yacht transfers.
🌍 Atlantic & Ocean Passages
Long-distance boat delivery service for offshore passages: Northern Europe to the Mediterranean via Biscay and Gibraltar, plus ARC-style transatlantic crossings between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. All our ocean delivery skippers hold Yachtmaster Ocean or equivalent MCA qualifications.
⚓ Charter Fleet Repositioning
Seasonal and end-of-charter deliveries for charter companies and flotilla operators. We work regularly with charter operators across the Mediterranean, providing reliable, documented delivery services with full crew.
Certifications & Professional Standards
Every yacht delivery captain in our network holds recognised professional qualifications. We work exclusively with certified skippers — no exceptions.
🏅 Our Skipper Qualifications
- MCA Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean — commercial endorsement
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean — sail and power
- STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
- First Aid (STCW or equivalent)
- GMDSS or VHF DSC licence
- RYA Diesel Engine & Sea Survival (where applicable)
📋 What We Provide
- Full delivery documentation and passage plan
- Daily progress reports sent to owner
- Pre-delivery condition report and photos
- Professional crew (size based on passage length)
- Weather routing and passage planning
- Logbook entries for all crew
- Fuel and provisioning management
- Post-delivery condition report
Popular Delivery Routes
From short coastal hops to multi-week ocean passages, our mediterranean yacht delivery routes cover the full range of offshore sailing. Below are some of our most regularly requested passages:
🌅 Mediterranean Routes
- Antibes → Palma de Mallorca
- Palma de Mallorca → Athens
- La Rochelle → Gibraltar
- Gibraltar → Barcelona
- Marseille → Dubrovnik
- Naples → Corfu
- Athens → Bodrum
- French Riviera → Corsica & Sardinia
- Tyrrhenian Sea → Sicily & Aeolian Islands
- Naples → Balearic Islands (Palma, Ibiza, Menorca)
- Athens → Ionian Islands (Corfu, Lefkada)
- Venice → Croatia & the Adriatic (Split, Dubrovnik)
🌊 Atlantic & Long Distance
- UK (Hamble / Plymouth) → Gibraltar
- Gibraltar → Canary Islands
- Gran Canaria → Palma de Mallorca
- Transatlantic: Canaries → Caribbean
- Caribbean → Mediterranean (return crossing)
- ARC Support deliveries: Las Palmas pre/post
Don’t see your exact route listed? We specialise in Mediterranean deliveries, transfers from Northern Europe to the Mediterranean, and Atlantic crossings between the Mediterranean/Canaries and the Caribbean (including ARC support). Contact us with your departure port, destination, yacht details and preferred dates — if it falls within these areas, we’re the right team for it.
How Our Yacht Delivery Service Works
From first enquiry to delivery completion, our process is clear and straightforward:
1️⃣ Initial Enquiry
Contact us with your yacht details (make, model, LOA, engine hours), departure port, destination and preferred dates. We’ll confirm availability and provide a no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
2️⃣ Delivery Planning
Once confirmed, your assigned skipper conducts a detailed passage plan including weather windows, waypoints, fuel stops and contingency ports. A pre-delivery inspection is arranged to document the vessel’s condition.
3️⃣ Delivery & Reporting
Your skipper sends daily position and progress reports throughout the passage. On arrival, a full post-delivery report with photos is provided. All logbook entries are completed for crew qualifying miles.
Ready to Book Your Yacht Delivery?
Get a no-obligation quote for your passage. Most enquiries receive a response within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions — Yacht Delivery
How much does a professional yacht delivery cost?
Delivery costs depend on passage length, crew size required, yacht type and timing. Every delivery is quoted individually to your vessel and route. Contact us for a personalised quote — we respond within 24 hours.
How many crew are needed for my delivery?
Passage length determines crew size. Short coastal hops may require just the skipper plus one crew. Atlantic passages and multi-week deliveries typically need 2–3 qualified crew in addition to the skipper. We always crew appropriately for safe watches.
Are your skippers insured?
Our skippers hold relevant professional qualifications and operate under appropriate cover. We recommend owners ensure their vessel insurance covers professional delivery crews, as most yacht policies include this provision. We can advise on insurance documentation requirements.
Will my yacht be used to build qualifying miles?
Yes — with your permission, we allow our delivery crew to log qualifying miles in their RYA G15 logbooks. This is standard practice in professional deliveries and does not affect the service provided. All crew are qualified and experienced regardless.
What happens in case of a technical problem during delivery?
Our skippers are trained to handle onboard emergencies and routine mechanical issues. We always carry basic spares and tools. In the event of a significant technical issue, we contact the owner immediately, source local marine services, and keep the vessel safe. Skippers communicate transparently — no surprises.
Can I join part of the delivery as a crew member?
Absolutely — many owners enjoy joining their yacht for part of the passage. Just let us know in advance so we can plan the crew rotation and provision accordingly. This also gives you the opportunity to log miles towards your own RYA qualifications.