Island Charters is one of the UK's leading yacht charter and yacht management companies.  We specialise in high quality performance cruiser/racer yachts for racing, corporate and cruising charters in the Solent and beyond.

Our standards

Whether you’re looking for bareboat or skippered charters, race training and courses, yacht management, private yacht charter in the solent, corporate entertainment or team building days, we pride ourselves on our exceptional service, attention to detail and high standards. 

An unrivalled selection of boats

We offer discerning yachtsmen the chance to sail the best yachts in the UK. Our current range of over 40 exceptional performance yachts available for hire include  American J-Boat, Dutch Dehlers, Italian Grand Soleil, Scandinavian X-Yachts, Swan and Maxi, and the British HOD 35s, Primas, Salona and Kers.

We also provide a wide range of luxury motor yachts so we can guarantee that you’ll find the perfect craft for your requirements. We have beautiful boats from 32 ft to 82 ft from Princess, Fairline, Azimut, Sealine, MJM and Sunseeker offering style and luxury that are ideal for exploring the Solent and beyond for any type of occasion.

Yacht Charter Solent & Worldwide locations

As one of the UK’s leading Solent yacht charter companies, our bases in Port Hamble, Cowes and Dartmouth are the ideal locations to take full advantage of the extensive cruising grounds of the Solent and West Country – springboard to the Scilly Isles, Channel Islands and the North French Coast. For those wanting sunshine and turquoise seas, 1999 saw the development of our Caribbean and Mediterranean charter business.

Boat sales

We’re delighted to offer a wide range of high quality new and used yachts for sale in addition to our private yacht charter service across the Solent. Some of the many new and used boats we have for sale are from Elan and J/Boats and we are delighted to be in partnership with Regatta Yachting, offering a range of new Far East yachts for sale as well as brokerage out of Port Hamble.

Get in touch with us today to discuss any of available boats in more detail, or if you want more information on the company as a specialised yacht charter in the Solent.

Solent yacht charter and beyond

Whether you’re looking to explore the Solent or beyond, we welcome the opportunity to discuss and develop specific requirements and ideas to suit your needs. We look forward to meeting you.