Luxury yacht on turquoise water

The Premier Charter Marketplace

Discover Your Next
Ocean Adventure

From intimate sailing escapes to mega-yacht expeditions — 500+ verified charters across 50 destinations worldwide.

500+
Verified vessels
50+
Destinations worldwide
$2M+
Max insurance coverage
24/7
Concierge support

Popular Destinations

Handpicked sailing grounds for every ambition

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How It Works

From first search to setting sail — effortless from start to finish.

Step 01

Search & Filter

Browse verified yachts by destination, vessel type, guest count, and price. Every listing includes a licensed captain.

Step 02

Book via HELM

Request a quote or book instantly. Our concierge team handles crew coordination, provisioning, and itinerary.

Step 03

Set Sail

Board your vessel, meet your captain, and enjoy. HELM's 24/7 concierge is available throughout your voyage.

Yacht owner at marina

Average annual charter income

$48,200

42% of running costs offset
For Boat Owners

Your boat works for you.
Even when you're not on it.

List your vessel on HELM and access a qualified network of charterers. We handle everything — bookings, guest vetting, crew, insurance — while you collect revenue and maintain full control over your calendar.

Earn When You're Not Using It

Your boat is depreciating whether it's chartered or not. HELM matches it with vetted clients. Average active listing earns $48K/year.

We Handle Everything

HELM manages bookings, vets all guests, provides crew coordination, and handles insurance. You approve each charter — nothing happens without your sign-off.

Referral Revenue, Effortlessly

Share your personal referral link. When someone books any charter or service through your link — you earn a 5% referral commission, even if it's not your boat.

Transparent Split Payments

Charter revenue, captain's day rate, and fuel deposits are tracked separately. You see exactly where every dollar goes — paid out within 48 hours of charter completion.

Referral Program

Earn commission just by sharing.

Every HELM member gets a personal referral link. When someone books a charter, activity, or service through your link — you earn 5% commission. No booking required on your part.

Share your unique HELM link anywhere — social media, email, forums
Earn on charters, boat services, and activities
Track clicks and conversions in your member dashboard
Paid monthly, no minimum threshold
Get Your Referral Link
Your referral linkActive
helm.com/ref/your-username
124
Link clicks
8
Bookings
$1,240
Earned
James T. booked

Lady Serenity · 5 days

+$1,125
Maria S. booked

Snorkel Tour · 2 pax

+$18
Payment Architecture

Transparent. Fair. Automated.

Charter payments are split automatically — boat owner, captain, and HELM are paid separately. Every party sees exactly what they receive and why.

Example: 1-day motor yacht charter

Guest pays
Full booking amount, held in escrow
$4,500
Captain's day rate
Released directly to licensed captain
–$650
HELM platform fee
15% of charter value
–$675
Owner receives
Direct bank deposit in 48 hrs
$3,175
* Powered by Stripe Connect. Owner and captain onboarded as connected accounts. Funds released 48 hours after charter completion.

Stripe Connect — Secure Escrow

Guest funds are held in escrow until 24 hours before departure. Disputes resolved within SLA, not weeks.

Captain Paid Separately

The captain's day rate is a separate line item. Owners set the base rate; captains negotiate their own fee through HELM's crew marketplace.

$2M Insurance — Per Charter

Each confirmed booking generates a binder from our underwriter. No additional insurance needed from owner or guest.

Full Dashboard Visibility

Owners, captains, and guests each see their own real-time financial view. No black boxes.

Ready to Set Sail?

Whether you're booking an adventure or listing your vessel — HELM is the platform built for serious mariners.