Yacht Management Programme
Yacht Management in Zanzibar Your catamaran earns. We handle the rest.
Yachtsun Charter offers yacht owners and investors full management of their yacht in Zanzibar: charters, crew, maintenance and local administration. We focus on new yachts and help you from A to Z: from choosing and buying the yacht to delivery and local licensing. You receive your share of the net charter revenue every month, with transparent reporting and no involvement in daily operations.
* 65% of net charter revenue, depending on the agreement and vessel type. The yacht's operating costs (marina, insurance, maintenance, permits, crew) are paid from the owner's share, so the final take-home is lower and depends on the agreement. ** Average occupancy of our managed catamarans (sailing days, weekly and day charters), January–September 2026, with 8% more sailing days than in the same months of 2025. We are still growing: fleet occupancy rose from 22% in 2023 to 49.6% in 2025. *** Up to 4 weeks, subject to availability.
Why Zanzibar
A new yachting destination with huge potential
Zanzibar is a newly developing area for yachting: an undiscovered place, unlike Croatia, Greece or Spain. Wild islands, beautiful sandbanks and local culture make it a perfect charter location.
The potential for development is huge. In the near future Zanzibar could become the most attractive sailing destination in the entire Indian Ocean, and your yacht can be part of it.
Why Yachtsun Charter
The largest fleet operator on the East African coast
After years in the yachting industry in the Caribbean, Croatia and the Seychelles, we became a fleet operator in Zanzibar in 2022. Our team of 23 includes shipowners, skippers, deckhands, chefs, technicians, a maintenance team and a marketing team. Our base is Azam Sport Marina, the fastest-developing marina in Tanzania.
- 5-star service for every guest who sails with us
- Frequent participants in international yachting events
- Cooperation with many international agencies across the globe
- Active mailing and social media marketing
- Regular meetings with shipowners: we make decisions together and share ideas
- The only dedicated marine parts store on the island, run by our team
- A family atmosphere where everyone knows each other
How the programme works
From choosing your yacht to its first charter
We focus on new yachts and support you from A to Z. You own the yacht; we take care of everything needed to get it working in Zanzibar.
Choose & buy
We help you choose the right new catamaran for charter in Zanzibar and support you through the purchase.
Handover inspection
Our specialists inspect the yacht at handover, so it is accepted in the condition you paid for.
Delivery to Zanzibar
We organise the yacht's delivery to our base at Azam Sport Marina.
Papers & first charter
We handle the local documentation and licensing so the yacht can operate legally. Then it starts sailing, and you receive your share every month.
Once your yacht is in the fleet, all charters are managed exclusively by us: bookings, guests, crew, logistics, maintenance and local administration. Weekly charters are our main focus; day charters to sandbanks and islands fill the schedule. Every owner gets a tailored agreement, negotiated individually.
Owner income
65% of the net charter revenue goes to you*
Owner: 65% of the net charter revenue, paid monthly.
Yachtsun Charter: 35% to cover management, marketing and operational costs.
* Depending on the agreement and vessel type. The yacht's own running costs (berth and marina fees, insurance, maintenance and service, permits and crew) are paid from the owner's share, so your final take-home is somewhat lower. Crew costs are partly reimbursed for every charter day.
Owner's benefits
- Passive income with no operational responsibilities
- Free private use of your yacht for up to 4 weeks per year (subject to availability)
- Professional maintenance by our in-house technical team, with parts from our own store
- Marketing and bookings handled by our sales team with a global partner network
- Local crew and base team caring for every guest and for your yacht
Owner income calculator
What your yacht can earn
Zanzibar is a year-round charter destination, so your yacht earns in every season. Use our model for a new catamaran as a starting point and adjust any assumption to see your yearly income, yield and payback.
A season that runs all year
Average occupancy of our managed catamarans by month (sailing days, weekly and day charters).
- 49.6%fleet average, full year 2025
- 54.5%fleet average, Jan–Sep 2026
- +8%more sailing days than Jan–Sep 2025
- 12 / 12months with charters, peak month 88% (Aug 2026)
Projected owner income
- Charter revenue to owner, year 1–
- Operating costs, year 1–
- Annual net income, year 1–
- Loan instalment per year–
- Cash-on-cash return on equity, year 1–
- Total net income over the holding period–
- Estimated yacht value at sale–
- Estimated depreciation (price − value at sale)–
What you hold each year: income received plus the estimated value of your yacht (EUR)
Advanced: internal rate of return (IRR) incl. estimated sale –
| Year | Revenue | Costs | Loan | Net income | Cumulative | Est. value |
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Illustrative estimate only. This calculator is a simplified model based on the assumptions you enter. Reference values come from our managed fleet (2023–2026, catamarans 6–8 years old). Operating costs are always deducted; the yacht's value at sale and its depreciation are your own estimate, not a valuation. It is not an offer, a guarantee of income or financial advice. Actual results depend on the individual management agreement, the yacht, the charter market, costs, exchange rates and taxes. Nothing you enter here is stored or sent anywhere.
What's included
Full yacht management in four areas
Our goal is to keep every yacht in our fleet in perfect condition: ready to sail, generate income and deliver 5-star experiences.
01
Charter operations
- Weekly charters, our main focus: the season runs all year round. Our fleet reached 54.5% occupancy in January–September 2026, 8% more sailing days than in the same months of 2025, and occupancy keeps growing as our operation develops.
- Day charters to sandbanks and islands, filling the schedule and increasing the owner's return.
02
Technical service & maintenance
- Regular maintenance, refits and upgrades handled by our in-house team.
- Two to three skilled technicians on site, depending on the season. They have been with us since the very beginning and know every vessel in our fleet in depth.
- Full storage of spare parts and equipment on site.
03
Marine parts store
- The only dedicated marine parts store on the island, with essential parts for Lagoon, Leopard and Fountaine Pajot catamarans.
- Local and imported stock for fast repairs and minimal downtime.
- We also sell parts to external yacht owners: visit our shop.
04
Crew & guest services
- Permanent local crew trained to European standards.
- Chef and service staff for a top-class onboard experience.
- Logistics support: airport transfers, provisions and excursions.
Summary of duties
A clear division of responsibilities
A successful partnership is built on clarity and trust. This is who does what.
Yacht owner: duties & privileges
- Purchase and financing of the yacht (we help you choose, buy and deliver it)
- The yacht's running costs: berth and marina fees, insurance, maintenance and service, permits and crew (crew costs partly reimbursed for every charter day)
- Approval of major technical works or refits (above an agreed threshold)
- Receiving transparent monthly financial, operational and technical reports
- Using the yacht privately for up to 4 weeks per year (subject to availability)
Yachtsun Charter: our duties
- Help with choosing and buying the yacht, handover inspection, delivery to Zanzibar, local documentation and licensing
- Full operational management of the yacht: bookings, guest handling, crew, logistics
- Regular technical maintenance, cleaning, inspections and safety checks
- Coordination with local authorities (TASAC, ZMA, marina)
- Marketing, promotion and global partner network management
- Handling all payments, supplier coordination and local administration
- Detailed monthly financial statements for the owner
You enjoy the privileges of ownership. We handle the rest.
Transparency
You always know how your yacht is doing
Monthly reports
Transparent monthly financial, operational and technical reports, with detailed financial statements.
Monthly payouts
Your share of the net charter revenue is transferred every month.
Decisions together
Major technical works and refits above an agreed threshold need your approval, and we meet with shipowners regularly to decide together and share ideas.
FAQ
Questions from yacht owners
How much of the charter revenue do I receive?
Which costs does the owner pay?
How often am I paid, and what do I receive?
Do I need to be involved in daily operations?
Can I use my yacht myself?
What occupancy can I expect?
What kind of yachts do you manage?
What are the contract terms?
Who maintains the yacht?
Join the programme
Let's talk about your yacht
Planning to buy a new catamaran, or already own one? Talk to me directly. I'll explain the programme, the costs and a tailored agreement for your yacht.