© 2024 Emerald Sail LLC
Effective Date: March 09, 2023
At Emerald Sail, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website emeraldsail.com and engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including but not limited to:
• Contact Information: Name, email address and phone number.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
Emerald Sail uses the information we collect for various purposes, including:
• To provide and maintain our services.
• To communicate with you, including sending you marketing communications via email and SMS messages.
• To respond to your inquiries and support needs.
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.
3. Email and SMS Marketing
By providing your email address and/or phone number, you consent to receive marketing communications from us, including promotional emails and SMS messages. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by replying "STOP" to any SMS message.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business.
• When required by law or in response to legal requests.
• In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
• The right to access your personal data.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Emerald Sail LLC
7901 4th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
info@emeraldsail.com
+1 904-800-SAIL (7245)
Finding a Yacht Charter Broker
Each and every broker has access to the entire fleet of yachts available worldwide, has stepped on board some of the most luxurious yachts, met with the crew and sampled gourmet cuisine to ensure when it comes to planning you’re yacht charter; they get it right first time, every time.
Whether you’re planning a luxury yacht charter vacation for the first, second or umpteenth time it is always important to use the knowledge and support of a yacht broker. Although it is optional to use a charter broker, no matter how much you know, or think you know about chartering a yacht, a charter broker always knows more. Although there are many reasons to use a charter broker, in an ever-evolving industry there is nothing like the knowledge of an expert to guide you through the process of booking your luxury holiday or corporate yacht charter.
Reasons to book through a yacht broker:
- First-hand experience with luxury yachts and destinations;
- Knowledge and expertise of the necessary legalities (contracts, escrow accounts);
- Unbiased advice;
- Someone to research and ask questions (even awkward ones) on your behalf;
- Protection in the unlikely event anything should go awry, a yacht broker can provide a buffer between you and the yacht owner.
Making sure your next dream charter is being handled by the right broker is no easy feat. In the same way, it is important to charter a yacht that suits your personality and tastes it is essential your yacht broker can appeal to the same senses. Not all brokers speak all languages, not all brokers are experienced in each and every yacht on the market, not all brokers have first-hand knowledge of each and every cruising destination and their points of interest, and not all brokers are available to organize your charter at once.
These are some of the reasons why an expert team able to offer you the necessary customer support is here to help you. As they accompany you throughout the process and coordinate the planning of your charter with a carefully handpicked selection of the most relevant brokers able to match with you, they bring that additional level of customer service, objectivity, trust, safety, and transparency to the process that is especially relevant for newcomers not yet accustomed to the organization of a yacht charter.
Below are the names of professional organizations, popularly known by their acronyms, each acknowledges experienced charter brokers and only allows members to join who are reputable industry experts. With some organizations, it is mandatory for brokers to attend a variety of seminars and yacht shows in order to maintain their knowledge of the market. It is possible for a broker to be a member of more than one association though if you are unsure as to which group a broker is a part of, do not hesitate to outright ask.
- IYBA - International Yacht Brokers Association
- CYBA - Charter Yacht Brokers Association
- MYBA - Worldwide Yachting Association
- HYBA - Hellenic Yacht Brokers Association
- AYCA - American Yacht Charter Association
In the same way, it is important to charter a yacht that suits your personality and tastes it is essential your yacht broker can appeal to the same senses. Shop around for a broker whom you feel comfortable with, someone who you can voice your honest opinion to when it comes to planning exactly what you want.
Absolutely nothing. All of these services are at no extra cost to you, as all commissions paid to brokers are included in the package — in other words, whether you decide to make use of our partners’ service, contact a broker, or prepare your charter yourself makes no difference to the price tag attached to it.
Find luxury yachts to discuss with your yacht broker from our extensive luxury yacht charter fleet.