Local moves
Marina to marina, to the yard for haul-out or service, or to a new home port nearby.
Transportation
Your vessel, delivered
by water
Licensed captains and delivery crew move your boat under her own power: across the harbor, along the coast, nationwide or to international ports.
Coastal & nationwide
Longer deliveries along the coast and the inland waterways, planned leg by leg with fuel and overnight stops.
International
Offshore passages to and from international ports, with clearance and arrival paperwork arranged.
Charter positioning
The boat brought to where your trip begins, so a charter can start wherever suits you.
How it works
From your dock to theirs
By water only. We don't trailer or truck boats.
1 · Tell us the trip
- The vessel: make, model and length
- Where she is now and where she's going
- When you need her there
2 · Plan & quote
- A pre-departure check of the boat
- Route, fuel stops and the weather window
- A written quote before anything is agreed
3 · Under way
- A licensed captain and crew aboard
- Progress updates along the route
- Paperwork handled for international arrivals
4 · Handover
- She's secured at her new berth
- Notes on how she ran and anything to look at
- Electronics checks by Bluewater Marine Electronics on request
Request a quote
Where does she need to go?
Tell us about the boat and the route, and we'll come back with a plan, a captain and a clear quote.
Questions
Deliveries, answered
What owners ask before we move their boat.
Do you move boats by road?
No. We move vessels by water only: under their own power, with one of our licensed captains at the helm. There is no trailering or trucking.
What size of boat can you deliver?
Most seaworthy powerboats and yachts. Tell us the make, model and length, and we'll confirm the right captain and crew for the trip.
Who is aboard during the delivery?
A licensed captain and, depending on the size of the vessel and the length of the passage, one or more experienced crew.
Is my boat insured during the move?
Your vessel's own insurance needs to cover the delivery and the route. We'll check the policy with you before departure and confirm our captain's cover in writing.
How is a delivery priced?
Usually a captain and crew rate for the days under way, plus running costs such as fuel, dockage on the way and crew travel home. You get a written quote for your route before anything is agreed.
Can I come along?
Often, yes, space and conditions permitting. It's a good way to learn the boat. Tell us when you ask for a quote.
What happens if the weather turns?
The captain chooses the weather window and decides when it is safe to go. We'll keep you updated, and if a delay is needed we'll agree the plan with you.
