Professional Yacht Delivery Services
“Your yacht delivered in optimal condition to your destination port, ready for new adventures”
Safe, Professional Yacht Delivery Worldwide
We provide professional yacht delivery services for private yacht owners, brokers, charter companies, and shipyards requiring safe, reliable, and fully managed vessel transfers. With experienced crews and proven offshore expertise, we deliver sailing yachts, catamarans, and motor yachts throughout the Mediterranean, from Northern Europe, and across all major ocean routes.
How Professional Yacht Delivery Works
Route Planning
Every delivery starts with a thorough look at your boat, the route we’re taking, and what the weather’s likely to throw at us. We check wind patterns, potential hazards, how many crew we’ll need, and practical stuff like where to refuel and which marinas we can access. The result is a custom passage plan that keeps things safe and efficient.
Yacht Preparation
Before we cast off, we make sure your yacht is ready for offshore sailing. That means checking all the safety gear, testing nav and comms equipment, looking over the spares kit, protecting the interior, and giving the engine and systems a complete going-over. For brand-new yachts, we do the full pre-departure check right at the builder’s yard.
Yacht delivery
Once we’re sailing, our skippers keep the yacht moving steadily toward destination, staying on schedule and within budget. We’re constantly watching the weather, monitoring how the boat’s performing, and managing the crew’s workload to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely. The skipper calls all the shots when it comes to navigation.
New Build & Shipyard Yacht Delivery
Taking delivery of your brand-new yacht from the shipyard
We specialize in collecting brand-new yachts and catamarans directly from boatyards worldwide. Our team handles the official handover, runs complete systems checks, prepares the yacht for ocean passages, and protects interiors and sensitive gear before departure.
Our shipyard delivery service includes:
- Attendance at official handover and documentation handling
- Complete systems verification and testing
- Sea trials and performance evaluation
- Interior protection and passage preparation
- Engine break-in procedures (30/50 hour service coordination)
- Safety equipment verification and installation
Every new-build delivery is executed with a professional crew of at least three qualified members, guaranteeing safety, competence, and operational reliability throughout the passage.
We work with major shipyards including:
- Lagoon Catamarans (France)
- Fountaine Pajot (France)
- Bali Catamarans (France)
- Catana (France)
- Nautitech (France)
- Dufour Yachts (France)
- Jeanneau (France)
- Bavaria Yachts (Germany)
- Hanse (Germany)
Our Professional Delivery Captains
Experience and qualifications you can trust
Professional Qualifications
All our delivery captains are carefully selected based on experience and qualifications. Our skippers have thousands of miles and extensive delivery experience across all major sailing routes, from Mediterranean coastal passages to transatlantic crossings.
Core certifications include:
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certified
- MCA commercially endorsed
- STCW safety training completed
- VHF/DSC radio operator licensed
- First aid and medical training
Additional Expertise
Our delivery captains are carefully selected based on experience and route requirements. Many have completed multiple crossings and extensive Mediterranean passages, while all demonstrate proven offshore competence.
Many of our captains also serve as:
- RYA Cruising Instructors
- RYA Yachtmaster Instructors
- Former Clipper Race skippers
- Charter catamaran captains
- Professional sailing coaches
Transparent Yacht Delivery Pricing
All-inclusive quotes with no hidden costs
Our all-inclusive delivery service fee is based on:
- Route and distance
- Season and weather windows
- Vessel type, size, and speed
- Equipment level and condition
- Number of crew required
- Delivery timeline and urgency
Standard fee typically includes:
- Professional crew wages
- Crew transportation (to/from vessel)
- Provisions and supplies
- Fuel costs
- Marina fees and moorage
- Insurance and professional indemnity
Three pricing options designed for you:
Fixed Quote
Lock in your budget for planned ocean passages
Per Nautical Mile
Pay only for the distance on coastal deliveries
Daily Rate
Flexible pricing when weather dictates timing
Not sure which fits your delivery? Let’s chat — we’ll help you choose.
24/7 Professional Operations
Continuous Sailing Operations
Our delivery crews operate on professional watch systems, enabling 24/7 sailing when conditions allow. We maintain continuous progress toward your destination, stopping only when strictly necessary for fuel, provisions, or severe weather avoidance.
The delivery captain has full authority over all navigational and safety decisions during the passage, ensuring your yacht’s protection is always the priority.
Real-Time GPS Tracking
Follow your yacht’s progress in real-time through our secure online tracking platform, accessible 24/7 via web or mobile app with password-protected access ensuring complete privacy.
Track updates include: GPS position every few hours | Course and speed | Weather conditions | Sea state reports | Estimated arrival times
Technical Services & Engine Monitoring
30/50 Hour Engine Service Coordination
For new-build deliveries, we manage scheduled engine service deadlines in collaboration with Yanmar and Volvo service networks, ensuring accurate engine hour tracking, timely maintenance, and full compliance with manufacturer warranty requirements.
Systems Monitoring
Throughout the delivery, we monitor all yacht systems including engines, generators, navigation electronics, autopilots, and electrical systems, reporting any issues immediately and coordinating repairs when necessary.
Comprehensive Delivery Documentation
Complete records and professional reporting
Full Delivery Report
At the end of every delivery, you receive a comprehensive professional report including:
- Complete passage log with hourly positions
- Weather conditions encountered
- Fuel consumption analysis
- Engine hours and performance notes
- Maintenance observations and recommendations
- Equipment performance assessment
- Photographic documentation
Visual Journey Record
We document your yacht’s delivery journey with:
- Professional sailing photography
- Video highlights of key moments
- Crew commentary and insights
- Passage conditions documentation
Live sailing photos and videos are available on our website throughout and after the delivery (with your permission).
Why Choose Captains and Crew ?
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certified captains
- Transparent all-inclusive pricing
- 24/7 professional operations
- Real-time tracking and communication
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Detailed delivery reports and documentation
- Flexible scheduling to meet your timeline
- Worldwide coverage across all major routes
- Vessel preparation assistance
- Professional crew selection for your yacht type
- Engine service coordination
- Shipyard delivery expertise
Ready to Deliver Your Yacht?
Get your free delivery quote today