The Cost Of Worldwide Yacht Transportation By Sea

The first question asked by anyone looking to boat or yacht transport is how much will it cost?

Potential yacht purchasers need to plan and account for the transport price in their all-in calculations when making an offer on a yacht.  Similarly, yacht owners need to know their transport costs as they are planning seasonal trips to various locales around the world. Some yachts can cost as little as a couple of thousand dollars to ship while others can cost well into six figures, depending on the yacht size, destination and timing.

Here are the primary factors to determine the cost to ship a yacht by sea.

Dimensions of the Yacht

Yacht size is the primary factor to determine what it will cost to transport.  Larger and heavier yachts tend to be more expensive because they require heavier ship cranes, are more complicated to load and need specialized lifting equipment.  On the other hand, smaller boats are less expensive to ship because they have more flexibility in their shipping options as they can fit into a variety of different transport options, such as containers and flat racks

To get the pricing process started, we will need the full dimensions of the yacht, such as length, beam, height and estimated weight.  Then we can start to calculate the transport cost.  The cost is also based on the additional factors below.

Desired Destination

Cross Chartering Yacht Transport can service almost any destination worldwide.  However, the price point for each destination will vary based on the distance and the frequency that service is offered to that destination. The more frequent the desired destination can be serviced, the more cost-effective it will be.  The more remote the destination, the higher the price point will be.

Seasonality

The time of year you transport your yacht can make a big difference in price.  Transporting your boat during peak season, when more yachts are going to the same destination, will often result in a lower price. For example, many boats want to travel from Florida and the Caribbean to the Mediterranean in the Spring to enjoy the Summer season.  This usually results in lower transport costs to yacht owners because the ship expenses and operating costs can be spread out among a greater number of yachts.

Flexibility

Cross Chartering Yacht Transport can explain the many factors impacting the cost of transporting a yacht.  Flexibility as to timing and destination ports can also affect the cost, which is why it is important to speak to one of our yacht transport specialists to create a customized quote.

Cross Chartering Yacht Transport is one of the only yacht carriers servicing all segments of the yacht transport industry. We are the largest yacht carrier in North America and understand that your yacht is a prized possession, and we will treat her as such. We are confident that we will meet and exceed your transportation requirements.

Need More Information On Yacht Transport Cost

Please feel free to contact us at 954-686-6902, request a quote, or email us at yachts@crosschartering.com with any questions.