Why Choose HELM?
Impartial advice from yachting experts.
Why we're different
The HELM Difference
As your yacht charter broker, Helm acts as a personal shopper for yachting holidays, using our knowledge and contacts to source the best value for you.
We're 100% impartial, and only work with yachts and companies we trust.
Each trip has our personal stamp of approval.
Where do I start?
When it comes to choosing the right yacht charter, it can seem like you're bombarded with a minefield of different options.
Finding the right yacht can be pretty daunting, but that's what we at HELM are here for, to help save you time and effort.
We do the search for you, cutting through the clutter and using our yacht and destination expertise to offer you unbiased advice on where to go, when to go, and which yacht to choose.
Here's why you should consider booking your next yacht charter with HELM.
Find Your Yacht
We only work with the top 5% of charter operators, with yachts and crews we know and trust to deliver a fantastic experience, every time you go.
100% Impartial Advice
We love talking about boats, large and small. We are a small and dedicated team of ex-professional sailors, kitesurfers, and base staff all committed to sharing our knowledge and passion to provide the best service we can.
And you can always be assured of our unbiased, honest advice about where to sail, when to go, and which yacht suits you best.
Whether you’re chartering a bareboat Sun Odyssey 410 or a fully-crewed Ferretti 780, we give you impartial advice on the best value options for your group, destination and dates. And best of all, our services are completely free of charge to our customers.
As yacht charter advisors, part of our job is to find you the best possible deal and discounts, to guarantee you get the best value sailing holiday. We work on a commission basis, and pass the provider’s price directly to you, the customer. So you'll always get the best value on the market.
Your holiday is precious time, and everyone wants something different from their charter, so we work hard to understand your every need, and tailor every detail to suit you.
The Personal Touch
When you enquire with HELM, either in person, over the phone, or through our Experience Builder, you'll be assigned a personal charter expert, who will be your point of contact throughout your holiday booking process and beyond.
They will be on hand to offer guidance, answer questions, suggest itineraries and use their knowledge to best prepare you for you yacht charter.
You're also very welcome to come and see us in our central London offices to ask any questions, pick our brains and run through potential itineraries and what to expect, so that you're all set before you go. We like to think we're a friendly bunch, and we love to chat about boats and yachting!
We're Yachting Experts
Every member of the HELM team is a mad-keen boater, with a breadth of knowledge covering destinations across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and around the world.
Our diverse CVs include industry experience ranging from yacht instructors to superyacht crew, so we know what makes a perfect yacht charter from all sides, and work tirelessly to give you a seamless experience.
We make regular trips out to the sailing areas and destinations to meet providers, and inspect their fleet first-hand, so we know everything there is to know about every yacht we offer you.
The market is constantly evolving, and so we keep our fingers on the pulse and make a conscious effort to keep on top of emerging trends.
Any Yacht, Anywhere
HELM offer unrivalled breadth in the yacht charter industry, specialising in everything from small monohulls to luxurious superyachts. This is a product of our varied yachting backgrounds, which span from 30ft to 300ft yachts, across power and sail, monohulls and catamarans.
We've spent years building relationships with charter providers large and small, from family-run fleets in Greece to boutique Croatian companies and major multinationals with thousands of yachts.
We have access to every fleet of yachts under the sun, and are well tuned to refining the options to better suit your sailing needs. So whether you're after a Mediterranean escape, a honeymoon in the Seychelles, or trade winds sailing in the Caribbean, we've got you covered.
We go the extra nautical mile to find you the best value yachts, so you don’t have to.
Simply the Best
We like to think of ourselves as very picky. There are literally thousands of charter companies operating in the world today, and it’s hard from outside to pick the wheat from the chaff.
That’s why we only work with the top 5% of charter operators, the companies and crews we know and trust, whose yachts we have seen and whose maintenance standards meet our stringent requirements.
Our business is built on a foundation of trust, and we only ever work with the very best charter companies, however big or small.
So you can always book in complete confidence that what we say is what you’ll get.
Read our customer reviews
We pride ourselves on helping you have a fantastic charter experience, every single time. But don't just take our word for it; read our Trustpilot reviews to see what people say about us.
Get Started
If that's inspired you to book your next sailing adventure, why not use our Experience Builder to create your perfect holiday?
One of our experts will get in touch with you within one business day.
Or if you'd rather go direct, feel free to call us on 0207 632 7567, or email [email protected]
