Complete Guide to Services, Fees & Selection
Yacht charter brokers act as specialized consultants, helping you find and secure the perfect yacht for your vacation. From understanding fees to choosing between independent and fleet-affiliated brokers, here’s everything you need to know about working with a professional yacht charter broker.
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Many yachts in our Caribbean fleet are fully equipped with dive gear and feature professional dive masters or PADI-certified instructors onboard. This means you can enjoy seamless diving without needing to arrange rendezvous services.
- Complete set of SCUBA gear provided onboard
- Tanks and weights always supplied
- Certified dive guides or instructors included
- Convenient access to world-class dive sites directly from your yacht
Yes! Certified divers can take advanced courses or explore specialty dives such as wreck diving, night diving, or deep dives. Technical dive arrangements may also be available upon request.
Beginners can join resort diving programs, while certified divers can take advanced or specialty courses. For beginners, several yachts offer Resort Diving programs — a quick introduction to SCUBA basics with supervised dives up to 40 feet (12 meters). If you’d like full certification, we can arrange your PADI Open Water Course or even advanced and specialty courses.
Certification process typically includes:
- Online learning (ideally before your trip)
- Shallow water or pool training
- Supervised open water dives
- Final certification upon completion
All courses include:
- Professional PADI-certified instructor
- SCUBA gear, training materials, and certification fees
- Safe training environments in clear, calm waters
Some of the top SCUBA diving sites include:
- RMS Rhone – The Caribbean’s most famous wreck
- Chikuzen & Rocus Wrecks – Legendary artificial reef dives
- The Indians – Perfect for snorkeling and diving
- Beyond the Reef – Artificial reefs including the famous Willy T
- Sheltered bays and coral gardens ideal for training and beginners
Yes, children as young as 10 can participate in junior PADI programs while on a yacht charter. These courses teach safe, supervised diving skills, often starting in shallow water. Families can enjoy diving together under the guidance of certified instructors.
Most crewed yachts that offer SCUBA diving include high-quality SCUBA equipment onboard, so you don’t need to bring bulky items like tanks or weights. However, many divers prefer to bring their own mask or dive computer for comfort and familiarity. Equipment onboard is well maintained and regularly serviced.
How Epic’s Broker Expertise Works
Epic Yacht Charters deliberately maintains a selective portfolio of vessels we’ve personally vetted and trust. Our approach includes:
First-Hand Yacht Inspections at International Shows
We personally inspect vessels at major yacht shows in Fort Lauderdale, Greece, Virgin Islands, Antigua, and other key events. This means we’ve been aboard the yachts we recommend, walked through the cabins, met the crews, and assessed actual condition—not just reviewed specifications.
Direct Relationships with Captains & Crews
We maintain ongoing relationships with charter captains and crew worldwide. These connections give us real-time insights into yacht operations, crew changes, recent upgrades, and current maintenance status that never appear in public listings.
Quality Over Volume Philosophy
Epic doesn’t chase every listing or maximize yacht count. We curate a portfolio of vessels we genuinely trust based on consistent performance, crew excellence, and guest satisfaction.
Honest, Unbiased Recommendations
We recommend vessels solely based on client fit, not inventory pressure. If a yacht isn’t right for your group—even if it’s available and within budget—we won’t suggest it.
Insider Knowledge of Performance & Suitability
We know which yachts have the smoothest rides in open water, which crews are exceptional with young children, which vessels offer the most flexible itineraries, and which charters consistently exceed guest expectations.
Thorough yacht broker research provides the confidence to book a yacht that truly fits your vision. With expertise built on inspections, crew interviews, and ongoing industry knowledge, brokers help you make informed decisions and enjoy a stress-free, exceptional charter experience.
Part of our expertise includes helping you understand different charter models—from fully crewed to captain-only, cabin charters to tandem configurations.
When you contact Epic, we begin with understanding your group’s unique needs, then curate a short-list of yachts we’ve personally vetted and believe will exceed your expectations. Every recommendation is backed by first-hand knowledge, current intelligence, and our commitment to transparency and quality over volume.
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From $84,000/week
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The charter rate shown includes the use of the charter yacht with professional crew and onboard equipment.
Also included are all meals and snacks onboard, all beverages from the yachts fully stocked bar along with tea, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks. All water sport activities provided by the yacht and fuel for both the yacht and tender.
Excluded in the rate are airport transfers, shore activities such as shopping, dining or special off yacht activities, port fees, park permits and fishing permits in certain locations. Any premium liquor, wines and champagne that not normally stocked and excessive alcohol consumption will be an additional charge.
Crew Gratuity is separate and is typically 15%-20% of the charter rate. This should be given to your captain at the end of your charter.
