We manage offshore yacht deliveries across Fiji, Tonga, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the wider South Pacific, with structured passage planning, seasonal routing awareness and disciplined offshore seamanship.
Deliveries across Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Tonga are planned around seasonal weather patterns, trade wind consistency and cyclone risk windows — not arbitrary departure dates.
On long Pacific legs where infrastructure is limited, we operate with redundant sat-comms and structured reporting schedules to maintain continuity offshore.
Clearances, fuel availability, spare parts and crew changes in Pacific island ports require advance coordination. We plan these variables before departure, not mid-passage.
Every voyage across the South Pacific is planned against real constraints — trade wind patterns, fuel range, customs clearance, and remote logistics. We prepare detailed passage plans, conservative weather routing, and port entry documentation for destinations including Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Tonga, and French Polynesia.
During the delivery, owners receive direct skipper communication and position reporting. Decisions are made pragmatically, based on vessel capability and conditions — not schedule pressure.
Our objective is straightforward: move your yacht safely and efficiently across bluewater routes.
We are dedicated delivery specialists, focused exclusively on sail and power boat relocation in The South Pacific and Asia
Professional monohull yacht delivery across Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Tonga, and New Zealand. Offshore passages planned around weather systems, range, and realistic daily runs.
Catamaran and trimaran delivery between Australia and the South Pacific islands. Structured preparation and conservative routing for safe offshore multihull passages.
Long-range power yacht delivery across Australia and the South Pacific. Fuel planning, system checks, and weather windows managed from departure to arrival.
Auckland to Fiji
Langkawi to NZ
Opua to Hawaii
France to Tahiti
These guys are the best, I have over 30 years of commercial seatime and have utilized a few others for boat deliveries but none of them compare to quality of service given by YDS.
Couldn’t be happier with the results and they spent time afterwards on a detailed handover and gave me a stack of photos and videos!
They did all the commissioning, sea trials and delivered our yacht literally with the interior wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard – she looked like new!
At Yacht Delivery Solutions, we specialize in delivering yachts safely and efficiently across The South Pacific from major international ports to remote cruising destinations, our skippers have decades of experience navigating the world’s waters—from Fiji, Tahiti & as far as Australia and Hawaii.
From the Tasman currents to the South Pacific waves, Gary knows ’em all. This ex-NZ Coast Guard skipper navigates with a captain’s precision, yet talks yachts like an old mate. So hand over the helm and let Gary weave your vessel’s next yarn—smooth sailing guaranteed.
He’s not just a delivery skipper; he’s a resourceful, adaptable mariner who can handle any situation that arises across the Cora Sea and Pacific. Trust Sam to navigate your yacht delivery and bring your vessel home seamlessly, safely, and on schedule.
Nico is the difference between “a skipper for hire” and “a trusted professional moving a valuable asset. He manages complex voyages, advanced routing and weather analysis from the Pacific as far as Asia
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Our standard delivery includes full passage planning, weather routing, professional crew (Skipper and required team members), safety equipment setup, engine/systems checks before and during the voyage, and regular communication updates. We handle all navigational, logistical, and safety aspects from your departure point to the final destination port.
We use a daily rate because it protects your vessel. A fixed price penalizes us financially for making safe decisions (like waiting out a storm or taking a strategic detour). Our daily rate ensures we are always incentivized to prioritize prudent, safe seamanship over speed, ensuring your yacht arrives in the best possible condition.
The size, complexity, and route of the yacht determine the crew required. As the Delivery Skipper, I select crew members based on their specific experience with the type of vessel (e.g., power catamarans, sailing monohulls) and the particular ocean conditions (e.g., South Pacific, North Atlantic).
We mitigate this risk through rigorous pre-departure checks. If a breakdown does occur, our crew will immediately stabilize the situation and assess necessary repairs. The owner is responsible for the cost of parts and external repairs (e.g., mechanics, haul-outs), but our crew will handle the necessary repairs at sea or coordinate external assistance to resume the delivery as swiftly and safely as possible.
We manage all international requirements, including notifying customs, immigration in advance. We handle the paperwork, submit necessary online forms, and manage the on-site clearance process at both the departure and arrival ports from Tahiti to Fiji.
Our policy is safety first, always. We utilize advanced weather routing software and satellite communications to actively avoid heavy weather. If unavoidable, we will hold in port or utilize strategic course changes (as detailed in our blog!) to keep the vessel comfortable and safe. We will never push a boat beyond its safe operating limits.
You will receive regular updates—usually once daily, or more frequently during crucial maneuvers (e.g., port approaches, heavy weather). We utilize satellite communication systems to ensure reliable contact, and the updates usually include a log entry, position, weather summary, and expected ETA. We also have a Garmin In reach for 24hr tracking.
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