European Yacht Brokers: buy or sell your boat in the Mediterranean

Free valuation · only 5% commission

Selling? We value your boat free of charge, advertise it on more than 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld, and take 5% commission. Our qualified lawyer prepares the contract and the transfer of ownership.

Buying? Tell us the boat, the budget and the area. A local broker in France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey or Portugal finds it, shows it to you and sees the purchase through, in six languages. We also list superyachts for sale from the boat builders we work with most.

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Featured yachts

Handpicked yachts across Europe

Available

MANGUSTA 92 CLAUDIA´S

2009 | South of France

€ 1,750,000

28.27 mLength
4Cabins
6.60 mBeam
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Available

PERSHING 7X VENTUS I

2025 | South of France

€ 3,000,000

21.11 mLength
3Cabins
5.36 mBeam
View boat
Available

SANLORENZO SX88 LADY LARISA

2018 | Italy

€ 4,300,000

27.00 mLength
4Cabins
7.20 mBeam
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A qualified lawyer

Our lawyer prepares the contract and the transfer of ownership for every sale.

Our own marketing department

Your boat goes on more than 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld.

A broker near the boat

Head office in Olbia passes each enquiry to the nearest local broker, in six languages.

Sell your boat

Sell your boat for 5%, with a free valuation

The valuation is free and is based on what comparable boats have actually sold for. Once you agree the price, European Yacht Brokers prepares the listing and advertises it on more than 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld. We answer buyers in six languages, arrange the viewings and bring you every offer. Our qualified lawyer prepares the contract and the transfer of ownership. The commission is 5%. Ask for your free valuation.

Our network

Yacht brokers across Europe

European Yacht Brokers connects the boat’s location with the people who can help you sell or buy it. Start with the country where the yacht is berthed, then explore its regions and marinas. Our country pages explain the local brokerage process and connect you with the relevant part of our network.

In Italy, a boat on the mainland and one kept on an island can require different arrangements for access and viewings. Our yacht brokers Italy work with head office to organise local support, while the legal team handles the contract and registration requirements relevant to the sale.

Spain offers both Mediterranean and Atlantic boating locations, so the boat’s berth matters when planning a purchase. Speak to our yacht brokers Spain about the area you are considering, the type of boat you need and how a viewing can fit your travel plans.

For owners based outside France, arranging a sale means coordinating access to the yacht as well as answering enquiries. Our yacht brokers France provide a local connection, backed by the central team responsible for presenting the boat, communicating with prospective buyers and progressing an agreed offer.

A search in Greece may involve boats kept on the mainland or across its islands. Before travelling, discuss the yacht’s location, availability and specification with our yacht brokers Greece. That initial conversation helps you decide which boats merit a visit and what you need to inspect.

Along Croatia’s Adriatic coast, a clear account of the boat’s equipment and maintenance helps buyers compare their options. Contact our yacht brokers Croatia with the yacht’s details and current marina. We can discuss preparing it for sale or arranging a viewing of a boat that interests you.

Whether you are selling a privately owned yacht or considering the sale of boats from a fleet, start with their location, history and documentation. Our yacht brokers Turkey connect that information with the sales process, helping prospective buyers understand the boat before arranging further checks.

Portugal brings an Atlantic setting to the network. If you are buying there, explain where you intend to keep the yacht and how you plan to use it. Our yacht brokers Portugal can discuss your search, coordinate enquiries and help arrange the next steps for a suitable boat.

Working with European Yacht Brokers

A useful first conversation starts with your plans. Sellers can send the make, model, year, current berth, photographs and maintenance history. Buyers can outline their budget, preferred size, intended use and timescale. Those details give our yacht brokers something concrete to work with, rather than a broad enquiry that needs several rounds of clarification.

For a sale, distinguish what is included from what will be removed before handover. An inventory should identify the tender, navigation equipment, safety equipment and other items offered with the boat. Tell us about known defects and outstanding work too. Accurate information helps us present the yacht clearly and gives a buyer a sound basis for deciding whether to view it.

If you are purchasing, compare the boat with your intended use before concentrating on its asking price. Accommodation, handling, equipment and maintenance needs all affect whether it suits you. A viewing lets you examine those details, while an independent survey provides a separate assessment of condition. Agree the scope and arrangements before commissioning either a survey or a sea trial.

Clarify who is representing you and what their role covers. A seller’s broker markets the boat and negotiates for the owner; a buyer’s broker supports the purchaser’s search and discussions. Put the appointment and agreed fees in writing so you understand the service, responsibilities and terms from the outset.

When an offer moves forward, the contract needs to record the agreed price, included equipment, any conditions and the arrangements for payment and handover. Our qualified lawyer prepares the sale documentation and handles the relevant registration administration. Keep ownership papers and maintenance records available so questions can be resolved as the transaction progresses.

For buyers

Buying a boat through us, in three steps

1

Tell us what you want

Type, size, budget and where you plan to keep the boat.

2

We find and check it

A local broker shortlists boats, checks the papers and arranges the viewings.

3

Survey, contract, handover

We see the purchase through, and our guides explain each step.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Stories from those who have already chosen to sail with us

“I cannot emphasize enough how pleased I am with the services provided. In particular, with Sara, a true professional. She will diligently work with you to find the best alternative for your request and the follow-up is incredible. At all times she is engaged and find useful solutions to any of your requests. I am particularly impressed with her response time. No matter what time or what day she will get back to you immediately. I wish the scale of stars will allow for more than 5 for those exceptional cases that exceed expectations, this will definitely be one. I strongly recommend her.”

Ricardo Ernst

Google review

“I cannot speak more highly of the service provided by Sara and Peter at European Yacht Brokers. They were pro active and professional and arranged the sale of my yacht exceptionally well. I would give them 6 stars if I could.”

Neil Burton

Client review

“This is only the second time I’ve ever written a review. But European Yacht Brokers truly deserve it for their comprehensive service. They guided us step-by-step through the entire purchase process abroad. Sara, in particular, provided us with expert feedback at all times and guided us through the boat buying experience. Whether our future boat needed an inspection, maintenance, or technical modifications, Sara and her team on-site handled everything efficiently and without unnecessary bureaucracy. We found European Yacht Brokers to be open and honest brokers. They offer everything from a single source, and we would gladly use their services again if needed.”

Thomas Knorr

Google review (translated from German)

“Sara was amazing from start to finish and went way above and beyond to get my yacht sold. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”

Paul Sweeney

Google review

“We have nothing but good things to say about Peter and Sara and European Yacht Brokers. We have felt really safe and well taken care of all the time. Due to a health scare we weren’t the quickest in our decisions but they were really patient and never pushy with us. As someone else said the response times have always been incredibly quick and the way they have communicated has been friendly, professional and clear. In addition their willingness to help has continued long after we finished our business together.”

Martin Nyman

Google review

“I just completed the sale of my catamaran through EYB and the service was stand out the whole way through. Peter, Sarah and the team went above and beyond my expectations and managed the whole process completely hassle-free. I am very glad I chose EYB and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them going forward.”

Jason Batt

Client review

“Highly competent professionals, with a very personal and friendly approach, and a large international client base. They are multilingual and can communicate in many languages. Sara demonstrated extensive experience, so I consider it a wise decision to have entrusted them with the sale of my 23-meter sailboat. I highly recommend them.”

Orlando De La Hoz

Google review

“We entrusted the sale of our boat to Sara. Nothing but praise. She was available and very responsive when we encountered a problem hauling it out of the water. Such attentiveness and service are all too rare these days. I highly recommend her.”

Serge Bouvard

Google review (translated from French)

“The service provided by the company was quite perfect. Sarah was helpful throughout the whole process and I am very happy with the result. I will hire them to sell my boat in two or three years.”

Marcelo Lassance

Client review

“Sara did an exceptional job, thank you for everything. Everything was organized from the boat visit to the sale and registration, top all-in-one service.”

Alain Ballaman

Google review (translated from Italian)

“I have been very well served by this company. Sarah and Peter were very helpful to find me the boat I was looking for. They were very very helpful all the way through the purchase and also after. I fully recommend this company.”

Daniel Zerafa

Client review

“We bought a boat from them and it was really good experience. Sarah helped us every step and she answered all our calls in minutes. Thank you.”

Ulas Uslu

Client review

“Thanks Sarah who helped us each and every step. We are very satisfied with her support. Thanks Peter and Sarah, you were amazing.”

Hakan Sari

Client review

“Excellent service! Very professional and helpful.”

Caterina Mameli

Google review

“Fast, reliable and always available!”

Angelo Usai

Google review

“Very, very, very good. Thank you so much.”

Ivan Carvalho

Google review

Reviews from our clients, as published on Google (5.0) and on our client pages.

Frequently asked questions about yacht brokers

What does a yacht broker do for a seller?

A broker values the boat, prepares the listing, advertises it, answers enquiries, arranges viewings and brings the owner every offer. The owner decides on the price and on each offer. We also prepare the contract and handle the transfer of ownership.

What does it cost to sell a boat with you?

The valuation is free. The commission is 5% of the sale price. Any extra service you ask for is agreed in writing before you sign the listing agreement.

Which countries do you cover?

France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey and Portugal. Each country has local brokers, coordinated from our head office in Olbia, Sardinia, so your enquiry goes to the broker nearest the boat.

Who answers my enquiry at European Yacht Brokers?

Head office in Olbia receives every enquiry and passes it to the broker nearest the boat. Our sales team works in six languages, so buyers and owners are answered in their own language.

How do I buy a boat through you?

Tell us the type, size, budget and area. A local broker shortlists boats, arranges the viewings and helps you negotiate. Before you commit, an independent surveyor of your choice inspects the boat and a sea trial follows.

Who handles the contract and the paperwork?

Our qualified lawyer prepares the sale contract and the transfer of ownership. When an offer is accepted, the buyer’s 10% deposit is held in an escrow account.

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