Is it time to consider yacht ownership?
For those that appreciate the freedom and adventure of discovering exciting new destinations with a yacht charter vacation, few experiences compare. Whether you choose to take the helm or leave the navigation to a professional skipper, the feeling of freedom on the water is the same – the salty sea spray in the air, island hopping to quaint harbor towns and pristine secluded beaches, long sunny days fading into starry nights on deck. All of this in the company of friends and family in a private setting that’s simply unachievable with any other type of vacation. That’s yacht chartering. It may not be for everyone, but if it’s for you there’s no doubt in your mind.
Perhaps you’ve chartered once or twice in the past. Or maybe you’re a repeat charterer who plans one or more charters a year, and it never gets old. If this is you, it’s time to explore the benefits of charter yacht ownership and how it can make chartering multiple times a year very affordable!
The shared yacht ownership solution
There are a number of ways to become a proud owner of a luxury yacht – some more accessible than others. Traditional retail purchase, charter management programs and pre-owned brokerage purchase are a few options. But retail purchase of a yacht can be unattainable for many, with a high initial cost, along with ongoing maintenance, dockage, and insurance expenses.
The Dream Fractional ownership program has taken some of the most attractive aspects of our full yacht ownership programs and made it much more affordable – especially for those that are already chartering yachts regularly. The dollars that you are already spending on your annual charter vacation could be going towards partial ownership of a yacht, and all the benefits that come along with that.
Dream Fractional lets you own a share in a yacht for less than 20% of the cost of traditional ownership, while sailing up to 4 weeks each year for less than the cost of charting!
How it works
Dream Yacht is one of the largest operators in the charter industry, with more than 800 yachts around the world. Most of these are privately owned, and managed by us through one of our ownership programs. Our Dream Fractional program lets you “dip your toe” into the world of yacht ownership through a full service management program with a low investment, while enjoying sailing in top cruising grounds each year.
When you join the Dream Fractional program for the cost of 20% of one yacht, you become part owner in a “Collection” of 3 matched yachts, each with up to 5 owners. Rather than being limited to sailing just one boat in a single destination, you’ll have access to other yachts in your Collection. Yachts are placed throughout our most popular Mediterranean and Caribbean bases, rotating to allow owners the opportunity to sail in exciting new destinations!
Unlike some other fractional programs, there are no operating expenses or unexpected costs for the duration of the 5.5 year program – maintenance, insurance and berthing are all included.
Unlike a property timeshare, the Dream Fractional program has a set duration of 5.5 years and a planned, worry-free exit strategy. At the end of the program, the net proceeds from the resale of the boat are divided among the owners, partially recovering your original investment. Plus, our buyback guarantee ensures that Dream Yacht will buy the yacht should it not sell in the allotted time.
Dream Fractional program benefits:
- Less than 20% of the cost of traditional ownership
- 4 weeks of sailing vacations each year
- Lower cost than chartering for the same number of weeks
- Sail in new and exciting destinations each season
- No operating expenses: maintenance, insurance and berthing are paid by Dream Yacht
- Worry-free full yacht management
- Recover a portion of your investment with sale of yacht after 5.5 years, and proceeds divided among the shareholders
- Fully-managed program exit, with guaranteed yacht buyback if not sold in the allotted time
Charter vacation benefits
One of the most exciting aspects of the Dream Fractional program is up to 4 weeks of charter vacations every year! Sail any of the 3 yachts in your Collection, and discover world renowned sailing grounds at selected bases in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Introduce family and friends to the best of sailing in destinations like the BVI, St. Martin, Greece, Croatia and Italy. All with hassle-free ownership and no concerns about maintenance or finding insurance and berthing.
The yachting lifestyle
Sailing for up to 4 weeks per year aboard a yacht in exciting destinations can be a life-changing opportunity – the yachting lifestyle you’ve dreamed of, achieved with a lower investment than you might expect. Even lower cost than chartering.
What could you do with those 4 weeks per year? Perhaps a family reunion aboard a yacht in the Caribbean? Or, treat friends to an unforgettable sailing vacation in Sardinia Italy. The options are endless!
Dream Fractional 2024
A new Collection is now open. Learn about our Lagoon 40 Collection!
Get in touch with a Yacht sales consultant today and find out if Dream Fractional is right for you.
