The global Yacht Charter Market was valued at US$ 52268.8 Million in 2021 and is expected to surpass US$ 93506.3 Million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2022-2030), according to the Global Yacht Charter Market, By Yacht Type (Motor Yacht (Displacement Type, Semi-Displacement, Planing, Catamaran and Trimaran) and Sailing Yacht (Sloop, Schooner. Catamaran and Ketch)), By Consumer Type (Corporate, Retail (Individual, Family/Group, Couple and Others), and By Yacht Size (Large (over 50m), Medium (30m – 50m) and Small (up to 30m)) by Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), published by Coherent Market Insights.
Yacht chartering is the practice of chartering or renting motor yacht for leisure and vacation activities. Skippered charters are yachts rented with a professional crew, which consists a skipper or captain who is responsible for maneuvering of the yacht. In many cases, skipper is aided by other crew members as well. Super charter can cost around US$ 135,481 to US$ 260,124 per week plus expenses. Yacht charter companies are focusing towards vertical integration with major yacht manufacturers in order to increase their revenue
Increasing number of celebrity endorsements of luxury products such as yacht has increased consumer interest in these products. This, in turn, has significantly increased the number of potential consumers for yacht charters. Furthermore, various celebrities perceive yachts as a leisure product, which in turn, is expected to boost the demand for yacht charters among wealthy population. For instance, in February 2015, Burgess Yachts during its 40th anniversary showcased REGINA, a luxury yacht featured in Bond movie Skyfall. Hollywood star Daniel Craig, who plays the role of James Bond in the movie, was present at the product launch in the Bahamas. Thus, these factors are expected to boost the global yacht charter market growth over the forecast period.
Key Developments
- Key companies in the market are focused on business expansion, in order to gain competitive edge in the market. For instance, February 2022, Fraser Escape Bareboat Charters announced the new addition of 43m/140 explorer motor yacht to their management fleet of yacht.