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Yacht Zoo

Monaco Based brokerage firm

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Yacht Zoo

Yacht Zoo — Monaco Based brokerage firm

YACHTZOO is a boutique superyacht brokerage and advisory firm known for its discreet approach, curated fleet, and global footprint across Monaco, Tokyo, Montenegro and the United States. Operating in the upper tier of the market, the company blends technical expertise with private-client service, advising yacht owners, buyers and charter clients with nuance and precision.

Founded in 2007 by a group of senior brokers and yacht managers, YACHTZOO was created to offer an alternative to large, transactional brokerage houses. Its leadership shares backgrounds across maritime engineering, brokerage, new-build management and luxury client advisory, allowing the firm to operate with both emotional intelligence and technical depth.

Core Expertise & Capabilities

YACHTZOO’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of yacht ownership:

Sales brokerage for both brokerage yachts and off-market opportunities

Charter management and global charter bookings

New build consultancy across leading shipyards

Yacht management, including operational oversight and regulatory compliance

Client advisory for UHNW families, family offices, and multi-asset owners

Its charter fleet and sales portfolio are intentionally curated rather than high-volume, reinforcing the firm’s boutique positioning.

Signature Projects & Notable Yachts

Across its history, YACHTZOO has represented or advised on:

Several 70m–100m+ Northern European new builds

Charter programs for leading Feadship, Lürssen and Amels yachts

Bespoke explorer and hybrid-propulsion projectsThe company is known in the industry for its off-market network and quiet access to new opportunities.

Technology, Design Philosophy & Innovation

YACHTZOO integrates digital charter tools, AI-supported market intelligence and highly visual presentation systems to help clients understand yacht performance, design direction and comparative data.Their philosophy is built around:

tailored advisory

transparency

and long-term stewardship of client portfolios

Rather than volume-driven brokerage, YACHTZOO focuses on accuracy, realism and preserving client trust.

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