WA Yachting · Brokerage

Buy or sell your yacht

Whether you are looking for the right yacht or want to sell yours at the best price, our team guides you at every step: valuation, targeted search, negotiation, sea trials and closing. Tell us about your project and we come back within 24 hours.

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Buying & selling advisors

A dedicated team by your side, from first idea to handover

Buying or selling a yacht is a demanding process. Our brokers handle the market research, the technical and administrative details and the negotiation, so you keep control while we take care of the rest.

You are buying

We define your brief (size, budget, cruising programme), then search the French and international market for the yachts that truly match. Viewings, sea trials, technical checks, price negotiation and full administrative support through to handover.

You are selling

We provide a realistic valuation of your yacht, present it at its best (photo shoot, polished listing, exposure across our network and international marketplaces), qualify buyers, arrange viewings and secure the transaction through to signing.

A few words about us

Who we are

From our very first charters, WA Yachting has been crafting the finest holiday experiences at sea for its clients, with family or friends, whatever the destination. To achieve this, we have built an unmatched local knowledge and access to one of the finest fleets of yachts.

Building on this expertise, we now want to take you further, by helping you search for and acquire - or sell - your next yacht.

Why us

Why buy or sell with WA Yachting

Unmatched market knowledge

Thanks to the data gathered over our years of chartering, we advise you on every aspect of your purchase and on the strategic outlook of your investment - and on the true value of your yacht when selling.

An exclusive network of experts

We have selected exclusive and private local experts - shipyards, brokers and marine surveyors - to guarantee you the best support on your project.

Tailor-made support

We move at the pace of your wishes and needs and stay by your side throughout the process, alongside our partner agencies, from the first viewing to signing.

The expertise of our local teams

Our teams on the ground, present across each of our destinations, bring you unrivalled local knowledge and responsiveness on the yacht market.

How it works

The main stages of our support

Here are the main stages of the support we offer. This process is fully customisable to your wishes and needs.

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Step 1

Define your project together

We guide you through the essential criteria of your purchase - size, cruising programme, budget. Depending on your goal, we provide projections on the potential charter income of the yacht, backed by WA Yachting.

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Step 2

Entrust your search to our local experts

Once your project is defined, our local partners and brokers guide you through yacht selection, viewings, sea trials and technical surveys.

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Step 3

Draft the offer, secure the agreement

We introduce our specialist partners to draft the purchase offer and the memorandum of agreement, and to handle the legal and flag matters through to signing.

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Step 4

Validate your financing

We work with partners who share our values of transparency and quality to support you with financing and with the ownership and tax structure of your yacht.

Your project

Tell us about your project

Reply within 24 hours. Everything you share stays strictly private.
FAQ

Buying & selling, answered

What kind of yachts do you handle?

From day cruisers to mega-yachts, motor and sailing, new or pre-owned, in France and internationally.

Do you work internationally?

Yes. We support buying and selling in France, across the Mediterranean and internationally, through our network of local brokers and experts.

How much does your service cost?

The brokerage commission is agreed upfront and is usually paid by the seller. For a purchase, we advise you with no hidden fees. Contact us for a precise estimate.

Can you value my yacht before I sell?

Yes. We provide a realistic valuation based on market data and comparable sales, to set the right price and sell within the best timeframe.

What documents do I need to sell my yacht?

Title and registration, VAT status, maintenance log, onboard inventory and, if available, a recent survey report. We guide you through gathering the full file.

How do the survey and sea trial work?

Before any purchase, we arrange an independent survey (hull, engines, equipment) and a sea trial, to confirm the true condition of the yacht in full transparency.

Can you help with financing and ownership structure?

Yes. We connect you with partners for financing, flag choice and the ownership structure (company ownership, tax optimisation) best suited to your project.

Is my enquiry confidential?

Absolutely. Your information stays strictly private and, for a sale, we can ensure discreet marketing without publicly exposing your yacht.

Do you offer support after the purchase?

Yes. Through the WA Yachting network, we then assist you with crew, management, maintenance, berthing and chartering your yacht.

How quickly do you reply?

We come back to you within 24 business hours with a first read of your project.