Charter Agent vs Charter Company (What’s the Difference?)

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:15:00 +0000

What’s the difference between a charter company and a charter agent—and why does it matter when you’re booking a yacht charter?

In this video we break it down clearly:
Charter companies are the operators that own/manage the boats in each destination.
Charter agents (sometimes called brokers) are third-party boating travel specialists who help you compare options apples to apples across multiple operators—and connect you with reputable companies.

We also talk about the pros/cons of booking through online charter databases (convenient, but often low human support), and why it’s smart to speak with a real agent to verify company reputation, pricing transparency, and logistics like base timing and process. Bottom line: vet the charter company and the agency you’re working with.

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