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The Zoe Report Readers' Choice: Best Yacht Charter Companies
Luxury at sea.
For travelers who believe the journey should be every bit as luxurious as the destination, a private yacht charter offers the ultimate escape. This year’s nominees stand out for their exceptional service, expertly curated itineraries, and access to some of the world’s most spectacular coastlines. Whether you’re dreaming of an effortless day on the water or a far-flung voyage aboard a floating five-star retreat, cast your vote for the yacht charter company that does luxury at sea best.
Voting for this contest has concluded. The top 10 vote-getters will be announced on this page on 17 September 2026 at noon ET. Thank you to all of these fantastic brands and, of course, the TZR community for your participation!
Have questions? Read the official Readers’ Choice rules.
Barton & Gray Mariners Club
Nantucket, Newport, the Hamptons, NYC, Sag Harbor, Palm Beach, Miami, BVI, St. Barths, Abacos
Burgess
Newport, Sag Harbor, Miami, Palm Beach, the Exumas, St. Barths, BVI
Camper & Nicholsons
Newport, Sag Harbor, Miami, Palm Beach, USVI, BVI, St. Barths
Edmiston
Sag Harbor, Nantucket, Newport, Miami, Palm Beach, St. Barths, Harbour Island, the Exumas
EYOS Expeditions
Alaska, Northwest Passage, Arctic Canada, Pacific Northwest, Sea of Cortez
Fraser Yachts
Newport, Miami, Palm Beach, San Diego, Sea of Cortez, the Bahamas, St. Barths
IYC
Nantucket, Newport, Miami, Palm Beach, the Exumas, St. Barths
Navigare Yachting
BVI, USVI, Abacos
Nicholson Yachts
Newport, Martha's Vineyard, BVI, Antigua
Northrop & Johnson
Nantucket, Sag Harbor, Palm Beach, Miami, San Diego, Cabo, St. Barths
Ocean Independence
Florida Keys, Miami, the Exumas, BVI, USVI, St. Barths
Pelorus Yachting
Alaska, Sea of Cortez, Greenland, British Columbia
Sunreef Yachts Charter
Miami, the Exumas, St. Maarten, USVI, BVI
Worth Avenue Yachts
Palm Beach, Sag Harbor, Newport, San Juan Islands, St. Barths
Y.CO
NYC, Newport, the Exumas, St. Barths, Anguilla
Photos Courtesy of Barton & Gray Mariners Club/Burgess/Camper & Nicholsons/Edmiston/EYOS Expeditions/Fraser Yachts/IYC/Navigare Yachting/Nicholson Yachts/Northrop & Johnson/Ocean Independence/Pelorus Yachting/Sunreef Yachts Charter/Kristina Strobel - Worth Avenue Yachts/Y.CO
