Indian River Cruises Boat Deliveries

Boat and Yacht delivery throughout  the USA, Bahamas and the Caribbean

 If you just purchased a yacht, sold a yacht or just need your yacht moved from one place to another give us a call!  We'll look after your baby as if it were our own. We will deliver your yacht from anywhere in the USA, Bahamas or  the Caribbean Sea. Power or sail. We have many years experience in handling all  kinds of yachts. I hold a 50 ton masters license with auxiliary endorsemants granted by the US Coast Guard.

Yacht / Boat Delivery Rates

  • 24/7 non-stop yacht deliveries: $275 - $400*/day
  •  Daytime deliveries, anchoring/marina at night: $250*/day
  •  Crew fees (if required): $100 - $175/day
  • Layover days due to weather or mechanical issues: 50% of travel day

* All rates are approximate based on length of delivery.  The shorter  the delivery distance, the higher the daily rate. The longer the delivery distance, the lower the daily rate.

Expenses covered by the owner:

  •  Transport for the captain (and crew if applicable)  to and from pickup and drop off destination
  • Meals for captain and crew
  • If captain makes repairs - $65/hour
  • Towing and dockage if needed
  • Parts or repairs if needed in transit
  • Fuel
  • Any other expenses that may be needed during the delivery 

How Boat Deliveries Work

  • Payments and reservations. Ounce we receive your yacht delivery request, we will determine  how long the boat delivery will take based on the vessel type and the distance to be traveled. We will then get back to you with a final estimate, calculated using the delivery rates above. For sailboats we normally base delivery time on 100-120 NM per day when sailing 24/7.
  • We require a 50% deposit of the total estimated cost of the delivery which can be paid via check or credit card. Your yacht delivery is NOT CONFIRMED untill we get paid!! We are based in East centrel Florida, so flights/rental car expenses will be based on leaving and returning to Orlando, Florida.
  • The Balance of the boat delivery is payable when the boat is safely tied up at the destination port. 
  • 24/7 Sailing vs. Day only sailing, this is up to you. If you want the boat in a hurry we wil travel 24/7 non-stop sailing port to port. If this s the case the captain will need at least one crew member to run the boat while he is sleeping. If not in a rush sailing will be done during daylight hours, estimated travel on a sailboat will be between 50-70NM per day depending on the time of year. Here you pay a lower daily charge and the captain may not require a crew member depending on the vessel.
  • Bad weather and Problems, while the captain will try to pick out the best weather window, If the weather turns bad and the boat is laid up in a safe harbor, you will still be required to pay the captain, at the lower rate of $150/day. The same applies if the vassel breaks down and he has to wait for parts or repairs. If the captain makes the repairs his lobor fee is $65/hour.
  • Boat Condition, Yoy might think your new baby is in the most perfect seaworthy condition ready to circumnavigate the world. Our captains might or might not agree with you, in which case you will receive a full report the day the captain  arrives that might contain a list of items needing attention before he is prepared to depart. You will be required to pay layover rates of $150/day if only a couple days of repairs. If more extensive repairs are needed, the choice may be made to postpone the delivery untill the vessel is seaworthy.
  • Insurance, Your boat must be insured and have a free and clear title which you will be required to submit prior to delivery. WE DO NOT INSURE YOU BOAT NOR DO WE HAVE SECONDARY INSURANCE TO COVER YOUR BOAT. Most boat insurance is owner operator only, but will cover you if the owner is not on board if a licensed captain is operating the vessel.