Your charter business. Our management expertise.

Why choose Burgess as your charter manager?

Burgess offers a fully bespoke charter management service designed to meet your commercial goals. From strategic marketing and calendar optimisation to guest screening and contract negotiations, we manage every aspect of your yacht’s charter operation.

With the most experienced Charter Management team in the business and the lowest yacht-to-manager ratio, we ensure your yacht is expertly positioned to generate income while being meticulously cared for. Your interests – and your yacht’s – are always our top priority.

Team of 30+ in Charter Management across five of our 18 offices worldwide
350+ years of experience within our Charter Management team
100+ yachts in the fleet, with some celebrating 20 years in the Burgess charter fleet
Record in house bookings, giving owners more net revenue on the charters we bring
We specialise in the larger end of the market and represent for charter some of the largest yachts ever built
We have the largest fleet in the world in the 40m+ range, and represent double the amount of yachts in the 60m+ sector compared to our nearest competitor
As an owner, you will have a team comprised of a charter manager, a second manager, and an assistant, giving you the most stable and strong service

Charter Management

We provide expert in-house services to maximise the enjoyment and minimise the risks and liabilities of yacht ownership, control the costs of operation and protect your investment

COLLABORATIVE & EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT

Charter Preparation

Our aim is to allow an owner to secure charter revenue in line with their wishes and expectations. Your charter manager will be an integral part of your management team, effectively promoting the yacht for charter, securing the best commercial terms, vetting potential charterers, and managing contracts and funds – all the time staying in close contact with you and your captain.

EXPERT SUPPORT

Marketing

Your charter manager will understand your yacht and its programme fully, taking time to meet with the crew and visit the yacht in person. In addition to this, your charter manager can rely on our 17 strong in-house marketing team to achieve the greatest marketing impact.

IN-DEPTH INSIGHT

Reporting to Owners

Our unique owner' dashboard allows you to check your income, your charter contracts, your yacht's location, reports, availability and more – all in real time.

REVENUE MANAGEMENT

Income Accounting

We know that the financials are of the utmost importance. We monitor closely all funds due in and out relating to all charters and keep you appraised in good time.

REPORT & ANALYSIS

Market Intelligence

We execute over 800 contracts every year and from this we have exceptional data that we can use to analysis market trends, allowing us to better inform you as an owner.

'Burgess understands our commercial mindset and works perfectly to manage the charter schedule in line with our own use of the yachts. Our dedicated charter manager is always on hand to answer any questions we have and goes above and beyond to ensure our yachts are represented to the highest standard, ensuring all opportunities are capitalised on. We would recommend Burgess’ charter management services to any prospective or existing owner.'

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Charter Management

Discover the Burgess difference

We offer an unbeatable global presence and the highest level of customer service. From advising on how to prepare a yacht for charter to promoting it on an international platform, we deliver across the board.

Forging effective relationships and bonds within the industry

At Burgess, we are renowned for the strong and lasting relationships we build with our clients, and this extends to the exemplary service and quantifiable results that we deliver throughout all areas of the charter market. We represent you at the highest level.

All your charter management needs provided in-house

Delivering quantifiable results across the board, we advise you on how best to equip your yacht for charter, negotiate charters on your behalf, and manage the entire process, all supported by our intelligent market analysis to keep you one step ahead of the competition.

Personalised service from your dedicated charter manager

Burgess is synonymous with trust and integrity, these twin threads run through the fabric of our company. With the most experienced charter management team there is, you can be certain that our No.1 priority is delivering what’s best for you and your yacht.

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Yacht owner services

Yacht ownership made easy with Burgess' yacht owner services

Refits, upgrades and design services

Yacht refits and upgrades can be complex, but Burgess’ Technical Services team has the expertise to transform your yacht into one you’ll be proud to own.

Yacht Refits