Yacht delivery services
Reliable, fully insured, and backed by extensive experience, our yacht delivery services are designed to provide complete peace of mind at every stage of your journey. Whether you are relocating your vessel, preparing it for sale, or embarking on a new adventure, we ensure your yacht is delivered safely, efficiently, and with the highest level of professional care. Every passage is managed with precision and attention to detail, reflecting our commitment to exceptional seamanship and trusted maritime expertise.
International yacht delivery
We provide international yacht delivery for sailing yachts, motor yachts, and catamarans across the UK, Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond, including transatlantic crossings. With thousands of offshore miles completed and a reputation built on safety, reliability, and discretion, we treat every vessel with the same care and respect as if it were our own.
Where we deliver
Our experienced yacht delivery skippers and crew operate across a wide range of regions:
- UK & Ireland (including the Solent, West Country, and Scotland)
- Northern Europe (France, Netherlands, and Scandinavia)
- Mediterranean (Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey)
- Canary Islands & Azores
- Transatlantic crossings
- Caribbean & East Coast USA
Every voyage is meticulously planned and tailored to your requirements, with careful consideration of weather, tides, and vessel capability. Whether routine passage or complex routing, we ensure a seamless and professionally managed delivery experience.
You can view our common destinations and routes by clicking the button below.
Destinations
What’s included in your yacht delivery
- Comprehensive pre-delivery inspection and vessel readiness assessment
- Detailed passage planning and professional weather routing
- Experienced, qualified skipper and crew
- Regular progress updates via email, WhatsApp, or tracking systems
- Safe arrival and complete handover at destination
- Post-delivery condition report for full transparency
In addition, we can assist with provisioning, minor onboard preparations or maintenance, and coordination with marinas, agents, or customs authorities where required.
Types of vessels delivered
We have extensive experience delivering a wide range of vessels, ensuring each is handled with the appropriate expertise and care.
- Sailing yachts (monohull and multihull)
- Performance cruisers
- Motor yachts and powerboats
- Catamarans
- New builds and ex-charter vessels
From 30ft coastal cruisers to 80ft+ bluewater yachts, we carefully match each vessel with the most suitable skipper and crew to ensure a safe, efficient, and professionally managed passage.
Popular yacht delivery routes
Price guides, passage times and the best time to go for the routes we're asked about most.
Yacht delivery questions
How much does a yacht delivery cost?
We price at fixed rates based on how long the passage from A to B will take, which depends on the distance, the boat and the crew needed. On top of that are crew travel, fuel and moorings en route, all agreed with you before anything is booked. Our instant estimate tool gives you a price range in a couple of minutes.
Is my yacht insured during the delivery?
Hornblower Yachting has full professional indemnity, employer's liability and public liability insurance, and every skipper holds their own professional third-party liability policy. Your hull insurer should also be told about the delivery; we're happy to talk it through.
Who will skipper my boat?
An experienced, commercially qualified delivery skipper chosen for your type of boat and route, with qualified crew where the passage needs them. We've completed well over 500 deliveries, sail and power.
Where do you deliver yachts to and from?
Anywhere from the UK and Ireland to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canaries and Azores, and across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and the US East Coast. Popular routes include the Solent to the Mediterranean, the UK to the Netherlands and coastal moves around the UK.
How long does a delivery take?
It depends on the distance, the boat's cruising speed and the weather. We plan each passage around a safe weather window and keep you updated throughout, including tracking on longer passages.
Can I come along on the delivery?
Yes. Our assisted passage service puts a professional skipper aboard with you, so you can build confidence on your own boat while it's moved.
Guides for boat owners
Get an instant estimate
If you would like to enquire about any of our services, please click the button below to get an instant estimate for your delivery, then request a quote from us.