Luxury Yacht Charters, Tailored To You.

Escape to the world's most beautiful coastlines aboard fully crewed luxury yachts. Your personal broker handles every detail, curating experiences your family will treasure for years.

Create your perfect charter
Introducing HELM

Your Impartial Yachting Experts

Sail from island to island soaking up the sun and exploring the world's most stunning places aboard your very own private yacht.

Welcome to effortless comfort, flawlessly executed.

Yachting - the ultimate holiday experience for friends, families and couples alike.

Effortless. Bespoke. Global.

With an exquisite selection of the finest motor, catamaran, gulet and sailing yachts to choose from, we have everything you need for the yachting vacation of a lifetime.

We deliver over 350 crewed charters each year, have access to every charter fleet worldwide, and pride ourselves on our ability to find the perfect fit for you, tailoring each charter to suit your individual needs.

Your personal charter broker will listen to your feedback and draw on years of expertise to guide you through every step of the charter process, from enquiry to booking and beyond.

We reject thousands of yachts and do all the hard work, so you don't have to.

Use our Experience Builder to put us to the test!

Get started

Explore Yachts For Charter

The HELM difference

For over a decade, we've specialized in matching discerning travelers with the world's finest crewed yacht charters.

We offer only the finest yachts on the market: the ones we know and trust, that undergo the most rigorous maintenance and have the best trained crew.

Your vacation time is precious, so we’ll strive to make your trip everything you want it to be.

Our unique Experience Builder allows us to understand not just where you want to go, but how you want to feel. We then handpick the destinations, yachts, and experiences that transform that vision into reality.

Why Choose HELM?

Why we’re different

Our unique Experience Builder gives us insight into what kind of experience you’re looking for, so we can create a holiday that’s perfectly tailored to your needs and budget

Your dedicated charter broker brings years of experience and firsthand knowledge of the yachts and destinations they recommend.

This is a partnership built on understanding your family's preferences, your privacy requirements, and what makes a vacation truly restorative for you.

Founded in 2015, HELM has grown through reputation rather than marketing. The volume of charters we provide every year allows us to get constant feedback, meaning we are perfectly positioned to match you with the right yacht.

Our brokers possess deep regional knowledge, maintain relationships with the industry's most respected captains and crew, and understand the nuances that separate exceptional charters from merely good ones.

Your vacations are treasured time, so we only work with partners and crews that care about your enjoyment, fix things promptly and make you leave feeling relaxed and refreshed.

While thousands of yachts advertise for charters, we only work with the top 5%. These vessels represent the highest standards in maintenance, crew professionalism, and guest experience. We reject yachts that don't meet our exacting criteria, ensuring you board with complete confidence.

Many of our long-term clients came to us through personal referrals, and we understand why. Privacy, reliability, and uncompromising service standards define everything we do. Your trust is earned through consistent excellence, never assumed.
Learn more about HELM
How it works

Understanding Luxury Yacht Charter

A luxury yacht charter places you aboard a private vessel with a professional team dedicated entirely to your comfort.

Think of it as combining the privacy of a villa with the attentiveness of a five-star hotel, but one that moves to the world's most beautiful anchorages each day.

Your Professional Crew

The Captain Your captain serves as both master of the vessel and your primary advisor on itinerary. With extensive local knowledge and years of maritime experience, they navigate safely, suggest optimal routes based on weather and your preferences, and ensure every aspect of the charter yacht operates flawlessly.

The Chef Your private chef transforms meals into experiences. After learning your preferences, dietary requirements, and favorite cuisines, they craft menus using the freshest local ingredients. Wake to the aroma of fresh pastries, enjoy freshly-caught fish for lunch, and gathering for sophisticated dinners under the stars, prepared precisely to your taste.

The Crew Depending on yacht size, your crew is usually 3-6 professionals including stewards, deckhands, and sometimes specialized staff like massage therapists or dive instructors. They maintain the yacht's immaculate condition, serve meals with quiet efficiency, handle water toys and tenders, and anticipate needs before you express them.

There are more than 2,000 luxury crewed yachts available to charter in the west Mediterranean, but we only work with the very best 5%.

We handpick the finest yachts and personalise every detail to perfection. Our friendly experts ensure a seamless journey from start to finish, creating unforgettable memories every step of the way. Trust us to deliver the ultimate yachting experience customised just for you.

Average review rating 4.8

"Flawless process—our broker Maddy was amazing!"

Connie

Explore our top yacht charter destinations

Greece

Discover islands where ancient mythology meets pristine anchorages, where your family explores sun-bleached ruins in the morning and swims in turquoise coves by afternoon. From the calm Ionian Islands to the wide Aegean Sea, Greece delivers timeless beauty with modern sophistication.

Croatia

With over a thousand scattered islands to explore, a yachting holiday is the only way to fully experience Croatia's beautiful Adriatic coastline.

destinations croatia 800x492 at 2x

British Virgin Islands

The birthplace of Caribbean crewed catamaran charters. A warm welcome for families to turquoise waters, short sailing distances, and the relaxed atmosphere that makes every day effortless.

destinations BVI couple walking along the beach

France

Welcome to the glorious French Riviera, stretching from St Tropez to Antibes, Monaco and beyond. Home to some of the world's finest motor yacht, super yacht and mega yacht charters, it is the perfect place to relax anchored off chic towns and moreish beach clubs.

st tropez marina aerial view

Thailand

Emerald waters, sensational wildlife, and mythical temples!

James Bond Beach

Bahamas

Home to unique marine species, from nurse sharks and flamingos to turtles and the Exuma swimming pigs!

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Italy

Steeped in history, Italy is surrounded by some of the most dramatic and beautiful coastline in the Mediterranean

bay of naples capri italy boats moored rocks
Greece

Discover islands where ancient mythology meets pristine anchorages, where your family explores sun-bleached ruins in the morning and swims in turquoise coves by afternoon. From the calm Ionian Islands to the wide Aegean Sea, Greece delivers timeless beauty with modern sophistication.

destinations croatia 800x492 at 2x

With over a thousand scattered islands to explore, a yachting holiday is the only way to fully experience Croatia's beautiful Adriatic coastline.

British Virgin Islands

Explore BVI
destinations BVI couple walking along the beach

The birthplace of Caribbean crewed catamaran charters. A warm welcome for families to turquoise waters, short sailing distances, and the relaxed atmosphere that makes every day effortless.

st tropez marina aerial view

Welcome to the glorious French Riviera, stretching from St Tropez to Antibes, Monaco and beyond. Home to some of the world's finest motor yacht, super yacht and mega yacht charters, it is the perfect place to relax anchored off chic towns and moreish beach clubs.

James Bond Beach

Emerald waters, sensational wildlife, and mythical temples!

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Home to unique marine species, from nurse sharks and flamingos to turtles and the Exuma swimming pigs!

bay of naples capri italy boats moored rocks

Steeped in history, Italy is surrounded by some of the most dramatic and beautiful coastline in the Mediterranean

See all destinations

Charter types

Crewed

Crewed

Explore in ultimate style

Helm Sailing Skipper

Skippered

Relax and let a pro take the helm

x-46 man laughing at helm

Bareboat

Go your own way

Crewed

Explore in ultimate style

Helm Sailing Skipper

Relax and let a pro take the helm

x-46 man laughing at helm

Go your own way

Not sure which one you need?

Explore charter types
What sets us apart

The HELM process

Share Your Vision

Tell us about your ideal escape. Where do you imagine waking up? What makes vacation truly restorative for your family? You don’t need to know anything about yachts - that’s what we’re here for! Use our intuitive Enquiry Builder to start the process of crafting your ideal charter. Don’t worry if you’re not sure, we have amazing recommendations too.

Your Personal Broker

You’ll get assigned a personal charter broker to guide you through every stage. Your broker will explore your preferences and create a curated initial selection of yachts suited to you. They explain options clearly, answer questions candidly, and refine selections based on your feedback. HELM brokers have great first-hand knowledge of the entire market, and years of experience selecting the right boat, so you’re in safe hands.

peter harrison-hill colour more space profile team staff image

Refine

Review the featured yachts and tell your broker if any are looking about right, or any on the options, and they’ll be able to make adjustments to make the perfect match, or answer any questions you may have.

Book with Confidence

Once you've selected your yacht, we handle the details. Our operations team coordinates with the crew, arranges any special requests, and ensures everything is prepared before you board.

e supercat exterior shot of boat

Enjoy

Enjoy your charter knowing we’re always on call for any questions you have in the run-up to your charter and once you step aboard. Bon voyage!

Share Your Vision

Share Your Vision

Tell us about your ideal escape. Where do you imagine waking up? What makes vacation truly restorative for your family? You don’t need to know anything about yachts - that’s what we’re here for! Use our intuitive Enquiry Builder to start the process of crafting your ideal charter. Don’t worry if you’re not sure, we have amazing recommendations too.

Your Personal Broker

peter harrison-hill colour more space profile team staff image

You’ll get assigned a personal charter broker to guide you through every stage. Your broker will explore your preferences and create a curated initial selection of yachts suited to you. They explain options clearly, answer questions candidly, and refine selections based on your feedback. HELM brokers have great first-hand knowledge of the entire market, and years of experience selecting the right boat, so you’re in safe hands.

Refine

Refine

Review the featured yachts and tell your broker if any are looking about right, or any on the options, and they’ll be able to make adjustments to make the perfect match, or answer any questions you may have.

Book with Confidence

e supercat exterior shot of boat

Once you've selected your yacht, we handle the details. Our operations team coordinates with the crew, arranges any special requests, and ensures everything is prepared before you board.

Enjoy

Enjoy

Enjoy your charter knowing we’re always on call for any questions you have in the run-up to your charter and once you step aboard. Bon voyage!

How it Works

Real experiences, real satisfaction

100% Great Experience

HELM found the perfect yacht in Croatia for us at a reasonable charter fee... Like many I'm quite nervous about trusting anything on the internet without doing my homework, they respected this and answered all my questions, including quite personal ones (Sorry HELM)... Communications awesome and holiday the best experience we've ever had.

Pete

Super helpful

The team at HELM were super helpful in planning our gorgeous luxury sailing yacht in French Polynesia. They were really responsive with all the questions we had. I'd definitely use them again.

Anna

The team at HELM are first class

The team at HELM helped us organise our first private yacht charter. We were utterly clueless but they helped us find the perfect boat and sail company who gave us an amazing week. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you!

Blair

A pleasure to deal with

From start to finish dealing with Zachary from HELM was exceptional: *The immediate phone call from their office in London to Perth, Australia after sending them an inquiry by email. *The suggestions for yachts within our price range. *The quality/condition of the yacht, as promised *His prompt replies to any questions. *Going out of their way to organize a special request of storing our bicycles while we hired the yacht. *Their extremely friendly and helpful staff onsite at the yacht club. *A clear and simple payment system. Everything was dealt with in an amazingly clear, friendly but non-pushing way by Zachary. He was an absolute pleasure to be dealing with. If we would hire another yacht again, HELM would be our first point of contact.

Cilia

Fantastic service from a great company!

HELM has looked after us for years - this is the 5th trip we have done with them. Extremely knowledgeable team, who always deliver what we are looking for. They have in depth knowledge of cruising areas, and recommend excellent charter bases. We couldn't recommend highly enough. Our most recent trip was probably the best. Great boat from a superb location, and excellent on hand staff and support.

Hugh

The best charter experience

Had a great experience with HELM recently. You can choose a charter two ways. Either, search on the internet for hours looking through tons of web pages, not really knowing if you're going with a quality provider or just call up HELM, tell them what you're looking for and let them do the hard work. I did the latter. It was easy. Marcus quickly understood what I wanted, did the research and then gave me a great option for our vacation in Sardinia. It was a good price and a good quality yacht. My wife and I had a great time on the yacht we hired and the staff at the Sardinian base were really helpful. Everything that needed to work on the yacht did work and the yacht had some nice touches that we hadn't had before like: electric toilet (yay no pumping!!) and an electric expresso machine connected to an inverter (perfect for Italian coffee lovers). Would recommend talking to the HELM team, I'll definitely use them again!

Dan

See more on TrustPilot
ITINERARIES

Inspirational itineraries

Uncover handpicked routes to stunning places worldwide, designed for an unforgettable yacht adventure.

Discover authentic journeys

Need some help?

If you are unsure about charter or boat selection, contact us at HELM to help you decide.

We only choose yachts that are in excellent condition, and we are here to help you every step of the way and to make sure the whole process is as easy as possible.

EnquireCheck FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are unsure about yacht selection or have questions about how crewed charters work, contact us at HELM.

We're here to help you discover why our clients return year after year, and why so many arrive through personal referrals.

We only recommend yachts we would board ourselves, and we only work with crews who share our commitment to excellence. Your vacation deserves nothing less

Create Your Charter
Check FAQ

There is no typical day, and that's the beauty of private yacht charters. But to illustrate how days might unfold:

Morning: Wake to coffee and fresh pastries on deck as you anchor off a secluded cove. The captain suggests a protected beach perfect for your children to explore tide pools. After breakfast, the crew launches paddleboards and takes the kids on a dinghy adventure while you relax with a book.

Midday: Your chef prepares a casual lunch served alfresco as you sail to your next anchorage. The afternoon brings snorkelling over vibrant reefs, with crew members providing guidance and equipment.

Evening: The yacht anchors near a charming coastal village. You take the tender ashore for sunset drinks at a local café the crew recommended, then return for dinner aboard under the stars, perhaps paired with wines your broker arranged. Or perhaps you'd prefer spending the entire day at a beautiful anchorage, swimming, reading, and never changing locations. That's the freedom of private charter. Every day reflects what you want in that moment.

Crewed yacht charters are an excellent choice for families.

Unlike hotels requiring separate rooms where family scatters, your yacht keeps everyone together while providing private cabin space. Meals happen whenever suits your family rhythm. Activities happen when children are energetic, not according to hotel schedules.

Knowing professional crew are nearby allows parents to actually relax. Children are supervised during water activities. Meals are prepared and served.

Everyone gets private cabins, activity levels can vary (grandparents relaxing while parents take kids ashore), meals accommodate all ages and preferences, and pacing is entirely flexible.

The Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) is an up-front payment that covers extras such as marina fees, food and drink, and fuel.

It is usually 25-40% of the charter fee and paid at the same time as the final balance. Anything not spent will be returned at the end of the charter, or can be left as part of the crew gratuity.

Yes, although they are discretionary and not obligatory. Industry standard, set by MYBA is 5-15% of the charter fee, paid in cash at the end of your charter. This rewards exceptional service and is anticipated by crew as significant income supplement. Your broker confirms local customs for your specific destination.

Absolutely. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering:

  • Trip cancellation and interruption
  • Medical evacuation (especially for Caribbean destinations)
  • Lost luggage and personal belongings
  • Trip delays

Your broker can provide insurance provider recommendations experienced with yacht charters.

Unforgettable yachting holidays, tailored to you.

Create Yours