Here you can check the most frequent questions people ask us about our yacht delivery service.
(If you have any other questions or doubts, please let us know.)

Who creates a passage plan?

Passage plans for yacht deliveries and cruises are carefully calculated and prepared individually ( in cooperation with the client) by our best skippers.

How long it takes?

The time of a yacht delivery depends on many factors, such as: distance to be covered, technical capabilities of the yacht, weather conditions, season of the year.

What about the contract?

We care about transparency of our contracts. All details and charges are described clearly, accepted and signed before the service takes place.

Who do we deliver for?

Tramontana Yacht Deliveries, delivers sailboats, catamarans and powerboats for private owners, brokers, charter companies and boat builders.

Where do we deliver?

Anywhere… Oceanwide….Worldwide & Local.

What kind of experience do we have?

Extensive… Tramontana Yacht Deliveries skippers have been delivering vessels around the world for over 20 years.

Can the owner come on the delivery?

Of course… Owners are most welcome to come along on the delivery. It could be a very useful experience for an owner, particularly for a new owner to clock up sea miles in the company of experienced ocean sailors. A different rate would be applied in case the owner wants to do the delivery as a sailing course. 

What qualifications do we have?

Our skippers have Yachtmaster, Captain's license or USCG recognized certification . They also have many thousands of miles of ocean going experience.

Does the boat require insurance for the trip?

Yes… Insurance is required for the voyage. It is recommended that you notify your insurance company if the boat is leaving its normal operating area. We require that a copy of the insurance policy is on the boat.

Do we deliver power or sail?

Anything that floats...

How much does a delivery cost?

Generally speaking, the price is worked out at a rate per mile (nm). Typically between €3 and €5 per mile. In some cases an agreed daily rate is used. It depends on the vessel, and the designated route. Additional expenses include transportation / travel of crew and necessary vessel expenses such as marina fees, provisioning, fuel and transit fees.

What can I expect for my money?

• Excellent Service…
• A Professional crew.
• We handle all arrangements required for crew travel.
• A pre-departure inspection of the vessel and its systems.
• We provision the vessel for the delivery, fill all fuel and water tanks, and secure all loose equipment for sea.
• We cover all the sensitive areas inside the boat with a protective film to make sure that you are going to get back your boat at the same condition.
  
• We provide all navigational charts and pilots for you if they are not already on board.
• We complete all relevant customs and immigration paperwork for vessels going to foreign ports.
• A copy of the log book of the voyage for your records.
• We keep an accurate accounting and provide receipts that detail all expenses incurred during the delivery.
• Your yacht or boat delivered to its port of destination, clean (inside out) and ready for you to use.

What are the payment arrangements?

50% of the delivery fee, plus all estimated expenses in advance.
50% balance of delivery fee due on arrival at destination.
An accurate accounting of all costs including receipts will be provided at the end of the trip.

What about Mechanical & Weather delays?

Mechanical delays are treated on a case-by-case basis. The crew will make repairs en-route, where we have the tools and capabilities to do so, at no additional charge. In the event of a major systems failure or repairs requiring parts and equipment not available to us, we will proceed to the nearest port and contact you for approval before any repair work is started. Generally speaking there are no charges for short delays.

As for weather delays; we do not charge for short delays. However, in the case of a major weather system or zero visibility, which allows us no choice but to remain at the dock or at anchor for a protracted period of time, we charge a discounted daily rate, to be agreed with client.