500,000+ NM
Sailed
100+
Deliveries
0
Incidents
45+
Years Experience
Choose Your Delivery Method
Skipper delivery
Your yacht sailed to destination by our RYA Yachtmaster qualified crew. Professional skipper delivery with 24/7 tracking, skipper insurance, and detailed voyage reports. Learn More →
Cargo shipping
Yacht transport on commercial cargo vessels worldwide. Ideal for long distances or when time constraints make sailing impractical. Door-to-door coordination included. Learn More →
tall ships transport
Specialists in traditional vessel transport. Square riggers, tall ships, and heritage vessels require unique expertise. 40 years experience with tall ships. Learn More →
Road Transport
Overland yacht transport across Europe. Suitable for boats up to 20 metres. Permits, route planning, and specialist haulage arranged. Learn More →
Delivery Cost Calculator
Estimate your yacht delivery cost. Enter your route, boat size, and preferred method for an instant ballpark figure. Final quotes within 24 hours. Learn More →
Delivery Contract
Review our standard yacht delivery contract terms. Transparent conditions, clear responsibilities, insurance requirements, and cancellation policy. Learn More →
Professional Yacht Transport Solutions
Moving a yacht across oceans—or even across a single sea—requires more than just sailing ability. It demands logistics expertise, weather knowledge, insurance coverage, and meticulous preparation. Since 1985, Skipper Delivery has been providing comprehensive yacht transport services to owners, brokers, and charter companies worldwide.
More Than Just Delivery Skippers
Many companies offer delivery skippers. We offer complete yacht transport solutions. Whether you need your new purchase sailed from the boatyard to your home marina, your charter yacht repositioned between seasons, or a tall ship moved across the Atlantic for a festival, we handle every aspect of the operation.
Our services include:
Skipper Delivery: The traditional method—your yacht sailed by our professional crew. All our skippers hold RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certification with commercial endorsement. They carry their own professional indemnity insurance. Your yacht is tracked via satellite throughout the passage.
Commercial Shipping: For intercontinental moves or when sailing isn’t practical, we coordinate transport on cargo vessels. We handle loading supervision, customs documentation, and delivery to the destination port.
Tall Ships: Our speciality. Moving square-rigged vessels, traditional ships, and heritage craft requires specific expertise that few companies can offer. We’ve transported tall ships for maritime museums, sail training organisations, and private owners.
Road Transport: Overland moves within Europe. We coordinate with specialist hauliers, arrange permits, and supervise loading and unloading.
The Skipper Delivery Difference
Every delivery includes pre-departure inspection, voyage planning with professional weather routing, 24/7 satellite tracking, and a comprehensive handover report. We don’t just move boats—we care for them as if they were our own.
Request a quote below or call us to discuss your specific requirements.
Why Choose Skipper Delivery?
24 / 7 Tracking
We keep a watchful eye on your vessel. Using Garmin InReach and Iridium satellite technology, we provide live position tracking and regular updates, ensuring you are always connected to your yacht anywhere in the world.
technical Reports
We believe in full transparency. Every delivery includes a rigorous pre-departure check and a detailed post-arrival report, documenting the technical condition of your yacht, systems status, and logs for your records.
Skipper PRO Insurance
Your peace of mind is our priority. Our skippers carry individual Professional Indemnity Insurance up to £5M. This provides an additional layer of security on top of your standard hull cover during the voyage.
Certified yachtmasters
Your yacht is in safe hands. We only employ Yachtmaster qualified skippers with years of experience, carefully selected for their extensive ocean sailing experience and proven technical knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does yacht delivery cost?
Costs depend on distance, yacht size, delivery method, and timing. As a rough guide, skipper delivery runs £1.50-2.50 per nautical mile plus crew expenses for sailing yachts under 50ft. We provide detailed quotes within 24 hours—use our pricing calculator for an instant estimate.
What qualifications do your skippers hold?
All delivery skippers hold RYA Yachtmaster Ocean with commercial endorsement and STCW certification. They carry personal professional indemnity insurance. Most have logged 100,000+ miles. For each delivery, we match skipper experience to yacht type and route requirements.
Is my yacht insured during delivery?
Your existing hull insurance typically covers delivery by professional crew—check with your insurer. Our skippers carry £5M professional indemnity insurance. We can arrange additional passage insurance if required. Full insurance documentation is provided before departure.
How long does a typical delivery take?
UK to Mediterranean: 2-3 weeks. Transatlantic: 18-25 days. UK to Caribbean via Atlantic: 4-5 weeks. Times depend on weather windows, yacht speed, and whether you want direct passage or coastal hopping. We provide realistic schedules—never rushed estimates.
Can I sail along on my own yacht delivery?
Yes, we encourage owner participation. You’ll learn the boat, gain miles, and experience the passage. We simply require that the skipper remains in command for insurance purposes. Many owners join for part of the delivery—flying out to meet the yacht mid-route.
What happens if something breaks during delivery?
Our skippers are experienced at onboard repairs. For significant issues, we contact you immediately to discuss options. Minor consumables and standard wear items are your responsibility. Damage caused by crew negligence is covered by our insurance.
Do you deliver powerboats as well as sailing yachts?
Yes. Motor yachts require different fuel planning and weather windows, but the process is similar. For long passages where fuel capacity is limiting, we combine short legs with fuel stops or arrange cargo ship transport.
