A typical purchase journey includes the following:

1. Defining your needs such as size, usage, cruising plans, number of guests and style 2. Deciding between a new build or a pre owned yacht 3. Setting your budget and preferences 4. Receiving a shortlist of yachts that match your criteria 5. Visiting and comparing yachts in person 6. Making an offer and entering negotiations 7. Arranging a technical survey and sea trial 8. Completing the closing and taking delivery of the yacht

Your broker coordinates each stage and ensures everything runs smoothly.

The timeline depends on the yacht, the seller and the complexity of the due diligence. A simple transaction may be completed quickly. Others may take longer if surveys, upgrades or legal checks are required. If you have a target date, we prepare the plan accordingly.

Yacht ownership includes responsibilities such as crew, maintenance, insurance and annual running costs. It is important to start with clear expectations. A professional broker provides full guidance so you understand all financial and operational aspects before you commit.

A broker helps you evaluate maintenance history, condition and value. The sea trial and engineering survey provide a detailed technical picture. By the end of the process you should have a complete and verified understanding of the yachts condition.

A signed purchase agreement and a ten percent refundable deposit are required. Your broker arranges all logistics including surveyors, shipyards and schedules.

Inform us which yacht you would like to see and we handle the rest. We coordinate the visit with the seller and the crew and prepare an efficient itinerary, especially if there are several yachts in different locations.

Your broker submits a written offer to the seller. When the offer is accepted a formal sale and purchase agreement is drafted. This agreement outlines procedures, timelines, survey rights and payment terms. Once all conditions are met and the final funds are transferred the ownership is transferred to you.

A new build is a yacht constructed for you with full customisation and a longer delivery time. A brokerage yacht is pre owned and can be enjoyed immediately. It often represents very good value.

Price is affected by size, age, builder, engineering quality, interior condition, refit history, location and market demand. Your broker analyses comparable yachts to determine fair value.

Motor Yachts

Displacement yachts for long range cruising Semi displacement yachts for a balance of comfort and speed Planing or open yachts for fast cruising Flybridge yachts for social deck space and family comfort Explorer yachts for long distance adventure Sportfisher yachts for advanced fishing Classic yachts with heritage character Hybrid yachts with modern propulsion systems

Sailing Yachts

Sloops Ketches Schooners Performance cruisers Catamarans and other multihulls

Motorsailers / Gulets

Traditional wooden motorsailers Luxury gulets with spacious cabins and large deck areas Modern gulets designed for comfortable family cruising High end gulets prepared for charter operation

Sailing yachts rely mainly on wind and carry auxiliary engines for manoeuvring. Motorsailers and gulets combine large sails with strong engines and offer generous volume and long range comfort.

They are very popular in Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean and are ideal for relaxed cruising with family and friends.

The main hull types are displacement, semi displacement and planing. Yachts may be monohull or multihull such as catamarans and trimarans.

Most motor yachts use twin diesel engines with conventional propellers. For specific performance needs there are also pod drives, water jets, diesel electric systems and hybrid propulsion.
Sailing yachts normally carry one auxiliary engine for manoeuvring and safety.

A yacht is any recreational vessel.
A superyacht generally starts at twenty four meters.
A megayacht normally refers to yachts above sixty meters.

Yes. There are global yacht transport companies that ship yachts safely between major ports. We assist with quotations, preparation, insurance and logistics.

Not always. Brokerage yachts have an inventory list that shows what is included.
New builds allow full customisation.
Your broker can help you source additional tenders and toys if required.

A port of registry defines the nationality of the yacht. Popular options include Cayman Islands, Malta, Marshall Islands, Isle of Man and Turkey for local commercial operation.

The decision affects tax, compliance, crew rules and cruising rights. We work with specialist advisors when needed.

Yes. Every yacht must have a name or a registration number for legal identification.

The flag determines the laws that apply to your yacht including safety rules, crew regulations and commercial operation. Your broker works with flag specialists to guide you based on your cruising plans and ownership structure.

Many private owners operate yachts under twenty four meters themselves if they have the required license. However, even for this size it is advisable to have at least one crew member for safety and maintenance.

In most popular destinations yes. Mediterranean marinas fill quickly in summer. Early reservation is recommended. Long term berth leases are also available in some ports.

Yes. Insurance is essential and protects the yacht from damage, liability and unexpected events.

A comprehensive policy normally includes hull and machinery cover, liability cover, personal accident cover and protection for tenders and toys.
We guide you toward trusted marine insurance providers.

Yacht management covers technical oversight, crew administration, financial control, safety compliance and operational support.
Galeo Yachting works with reputable management partners for owners who require full service support.

It is not mandatory but strongly recommended. A yacht that is not regularly maintained can deteriorate quickly. A stable crew protects the yacht and keeps it ready for use at all times.

Annual running costs vary but usually range around ten to twelve percent of the yachts value.
This includes crew, maintenance, marina fees, insurance, technical services, fuel and provisioning.

If operated commercially a yacht can earn charter income that helps offset running costs.
However, profit should not be the main expectation. Charter operation is best seen as a way to increase usage and reduce expenses.

No. A yacht must meet official safety and operational standards to obtain commercial charter certification. Some yachts may need upgrades or modifications.

Good maintenance, a strong builder name, up to date surveys, tasteful interior upgrades and charter certification if desired all help protect and increase resale value.

A refit may include paint work, engine service, interior upgrades, stabiliser installation, electronics upgrades or deck modifications. The scale of each refit depends on the owners vision.

There is no fixed cycle. Many refits coincide with classification surveys which are typically every five years. Others are done for comfort or aesthetic preferences.