Northrop and Johnson (corporate)
Nicole Caulfield is licensed, bonded, and a longtime member of FYBA and AYCA. She brings a unique perspective as a broker, having worked aboard yachts for nearly 10 years. Email Nicole
Beverly Parsons has been chartering since 1969. She is a licensed, bonded broker and a founding member of the professional groups AYCA and CYBA International. Contact Beverly.
DJ Parker has been a leader in the charter industry since 1980. She is currently president of the American Yacht Charter Association. E-mail DJ
Trina Howes has 10 years of experience in the charter industry finding great pleasure in creating the best yachting vacations possible. E-mail Trina

 

 

 

 

Northrop Johnson 180x90
Neptune Group Yachting
Churchill Yacht Partners
Paradise Yacht Charters
Regency 01
Infinity Yacht Charters
C U Yacht Charters 180x90 banner
Charterwave Twitter
dream cruises
Nicholson Yachts 180x90
International Yacht Charter Group
RJC

The Brokers Say... 

Every month here on CharterWave, we ask three brokers a question related to the international yacht charter industry. We get into the nitty-gritty of chartering, asking about everything from appropriate crew gratuities to booking at the last minute.

Click on a question below to read their answers--which are often surprising.

   Display # 
1 Horizon Yacht Charters Has Two New Options in Antigua
2 What are some of your favorite yachts for families chartering with children?
3 What are some of your favorite charter yachts for serious water sports?
4 How are Bookings Shaping Up for Christmas and New Year’s?
5 What Pricing Trends Do You Anticipate for the Winter 2010-11 Charter Season?
6 Do you recommend travel insurance to your charter clients?
7 What are some of your favorite options for off-the-beaten-path charters?
8 What is the biggest mistake that first-time charter clients make?
9 Based on what you are seeing in early 2010, what is your prognosis for the charter industry during the next year?
10 What yachts have caught your attention as the summer charter season approaches?
11 With many yachts advertising discounts on their published charter rates, what advice are you giving clients when it comes time to negotiate the best possible deal?
12 What are the most common mistakes that charter clients make when filling out a preference sheet?
13 With the global recession lingering, what booking trends are you seeing so far for the summer 2010 Mediterranean charter season?
14 What is your most memorable Christmas charter booking?
15 What Yachts Have You Most Excited about the 2009-10 Winter Charter Season?
16 How do you expect this winter’s Caribbean season to compare with the summer season that just ended in the Mediterranean?
17 What is the best way to get a good deal on a charter yacht?
18 How can a yacht’s management company affect the charter client’s vacation?
19 What’s the Best Way to Choose a Charter Broker?
20 What is the best way to get a great charter rate?
21 How Important is a Charter Yacht's Age?
22 What is the Biggest Mistake that First-Time Charterers Make?
23 How do you tell good charter crew from bad?
24 Is it ever a good idea to book a charter at the last minute?
25 What is an Appropriate Crew Gratuity?