Navigating the yachting industry and choosing the right company for you can be difficult. For you to have the best and most secure experience when booking and chartering a yacht rental, using a reliable and trustworthy MYBA yacht charter brokerage is vital. Want to know more about what MYBA is and why it is so important to use a MYBA Yacht Broker? Continue reading below.
MYBA at a Glance
- The only worldwide regulatory framework for the yachting industry.
- Protects the Broker, Owner, Stakeholder and Client.
- Ensures professionalism, transparency and security at every stage.
- Provides a charter contract, drafted to benefit all parties, that has been tried and holds up in court.
- Protects the luxury nature of private yacht charters without compromising on safety and ethical professionalism in a digital world flooded by scammers.
What Does MYBA Accreditation Mean?
So what is MYBA? Why is 212 Yachts a MYBA Member? And what does it mean for me as a client? In short, MYBA accreditation has set the standard for professionalism, safety, contracts, and ethics within the industry. Meaning, the yacht charter broker provides the clients with the following:
- Full Compliance
- Every transaction and contract follows MYBA terms and regulations, ensuring transparency and legal protection.
- Exclusive Access
- MYBA membership connects us to a worldwide network of verified brokers and yacht owners, giving clients access to off-market yachts.
- Proven Reputation
- Being a MYBA member, 212 Yachts has continuously proven professional excellence within the yachting industry prior to membership. Being a member further underlines the continued excellence of the brokerage. Our membership status reflects a legacy of trust from not only clients but also colleagues within the industry.
Why You Should Choose a MYBA Yacht Charter Broker
- All parties involved follow strict rules and regulations outlined in the MYBA Charter Agreement, which only members may draft.
- Exclusive access to off-market yachts not listed online.
- Full transparency, financial security and legal protection.
- Verified excellence and professionalism within the industry over an extended period of time.
- A secure, trusted yacht charter experience without compromising luxury
Why MYBA Matters in Today’s Yachting Market
In today’s digital world, scams, fake yacht listings and fake brokers are becoming increasingly common. Because yacht charters involve high-value online transactions, MYBA plays a crucial role in protecting clients. It furthermore guarantees that your broker follows strict regulations, ethical guidelines and transparent practices.
MYBA created a trusted framework for brokers, owners and clients to ensure every charter is done with professionalism, transparency, and confidentiality.
How MYBA Accreditation Protects You
The MYBA Charter Agreement (contract) ensures that the broker and yacht you choose meet the highest professional, ethical, and operational standards in the yachting industry. It furthermore also provides you, the client, with financial security and strict rules so that the yacht you book is true to what was advertised. Moreover, it ensures fair cancellation terms and clear standards for operation, which underline your rights.
The above not only ensures you receive an optimal luxury yacht charter experience. It also protects you from scams, last-minute cancellations, unsafe yachts and unprofessional crews. This gives you peace of mind and allows you to fully enjoy and relax on your MYBA Yacht Charter.
How to Check If Your Broker Is MYBA-Accredited
Becoming a MYBA member is a lengthy process. Some brokerages may falsely claim they are members. To best check this, follow this link to the official Worldwide Yachting Association website, where you will be able to search for the company and see if they are members or not. This will help you in deciding whether or not a company is worth your money and time, as well as whether a company will have the safeguards in place in case something were to happen.
Always check the official MYBA Membership Directory to ensure a broker is genuinely accredited.
What Is a MYBA Charter Contract?
MYBA Contracts are the industry standard, which can only be made by a member. This contract outlines the parties involved, i.e. the broker, the yacht owner, the stakeholder and the client and their obligations and rights when it comes to the charter rental agreement. In short, the charter contract consists of:
- 10 pages, as of Summer 2025.
- The first 2 pages are editable and outline all the charter-specific details. This includes costs, yacht details, time and dates of the charter as well as signatures.
- The rest of the pages are the terms and conditions of the charter contract. Here you will find, for example, the cancellation policy, rights, and obligations of the charter.
If you have any questions regarding the contract, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to help explain and discuss the details further.
Information and Tips from Our 212 Yachts Team
At 212 Yachts, we work with MYBA contracts daily. They are the most reliable, balanced and internationally recognised agreements in the superyacht industry. The framework provides security while making sure every charter has full transparency, clear financial protection and consistent standards of service. Being part of the World Wide Yachting Association is a mark of credibility within the industry, and not everyone qualifies for it as it takes years to gain access.
The best way to ensure your yacht charter experience is at the highest standard of luxury, security and transparency is to choose a MYBA Accredited Yacht charter brokerage like 212 Yachts. Look at the World Wide Yachting Association website to verify the membership status of the company you choose. Moreover, by signing a MYBA Charter Contract, you ensure your expectations are met, as well as your experience and assets are protected.
The Value of Choosing a MYBA-Accredited Yacht Broker
In conclusion, MYBA is a very important entity in the yachting industry. It shows that the yacht charter brokerage has, year upon year, shown professional excellence within the industry. This is something that is monitored by brokers, for brokers, and ensures the service you receive when renting a yacht charter is exceptional every step of the way. MYBA membership is a mark of excellence, reserved only for brokerages that have consistently demonstrated trust, integrity, and expertise.
Want to book a yacht charter with a MYBA Accredited yacht charter brokerage? Book your yacht charter with 212 Yachts today. With Worldwide Yachting Association membership, over a decade in the industry and over 60% repeat clients, we ensure you receive the extra degree of attention when booking and chartering your private luxury yacht charter.
Contact us today for a custom quote, bespoke service and exclusive access to yachts not publicly listed online.
MYBA FAQ’s
MYBA is the only yacht association in the world that regulates and ensures exceptional service within the industry. The association ensures that every party involved is holding up their end of the bargain while also ensuring all parties are protected in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
No. Not all yacht brokers are MYBA members. Becoming a member is a lengthy process that requires proof of excellence within the business over an extended period of time, therefore, not every broker is a member.
Yes! We at 212 Yachts are fully accredited MYBA members, which recognises our long-standing professionalism and excellence in the yacht charter industry.
A MYBA Contract is the industry standard charter agreement, ensuring professionalism, transparency and security. Not all brokers can draft a MYBA contract; only members.
Choosing a MYBA broker ensures you receive a credible brokerage service. This provides protection and benefit, as well as exceptional service.
To verify if someone is a member, go to the MYBA website and check under “members”. There, they have all their members listed with their contact information. Not all yacht charter brokers are members, and if you are unsure about their credentials, always check to ensure you receive the best service possible.
Yes and No. Depending on the yacht, some vessels only allow MYBA charter contracts for their yacht charters. Others allow other transport contracts, like an ECPY contract. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the charter contract, ask your broker for clarification and guidance.
