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Northrop & Johnson

International yacht brokerage specialising in sales, charter, and management. With a global network and deep market knowledge, Northrop & Johnson delivers exceptional results for discerning clients.

By The Journal by YATCO·15 February 2026·1 min read

Northrop & Johnson is a full-service superyacht brokerage, charter, and management company with a heritage dating back to 1949. One of the longest-established names in the yachting industry, the firm offers an integrated suite of services including yacht sales, purchase consultancy, new construction, charter, charter management, crew placement, insurance, and yacht management.

Northrop & Johnson maintains offices in major yachting centres across the Americas, Europe, and Asia — including Fort Lauderdale, Monaco, Antibes, Palma de Mallorca, and Newport — and is part of the MarineMax family of brands. The company manages a growing charter fleet spanning the world's major cruising regions.

Northrop & Johnson's team includes brokers with decades of market knowledge and long-standing relationships with yacht owners, builders, and designers. The firm's charter division provides both retail charter services for clients and central agency representation for yacht owners seeking to offset operating costs through charter income.

In the UHNW market, Northrop & Johnson is valued for its comprehensive approach and the depth of its institutional knowledge. Whether guiding a first-time buyer through the complexities of yacht acquisition, managing the sale of a large superyacht, or coordinating a multi-destination charter itinerary, the firm brings a level of professionalism and market insight that has sustained its reputation for more than seven decades.

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