# Moran Yacht & Ship > Full-service luxury yacht brokerage specializing in yacht sales, charter, new construction, and management. Founded in 1988 by Captain Robert Moran, Moran Yacht & Ship is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with offices in Monaco and Newport, Rhode Island. Moran Yacht & Ship represents yacht buyers, sellers, charter clients, owners, and new-construction clients worldwide. The linked pages below are the canonical public sources for Moran's services, inventory, expertise, company information, and educational content. ## Yacht Sales - [Luxury Yacht Sales](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-sales/): Overview of Moran's yacht sales brokerage services. - [Yachts for Sale](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yachts-for-sale/): Current yacht listings available for purchase. - [Buying a Luxury Yacht](https://www.moranyachts.com/buying-a-luxury-yacht/): Guide to the yacht-buying process. - [New Yachts to Market](https://www.moranyachts.com/buying-a-luxury-yacht/new-yachts-to-market/): Recently listed yachts. - [Sell Your Yacht](https://www.moranyachts.com/sell-your-yacht/): Yacht listing, valuation, and marketing services for sellers. - [Recent Yacht Sales](https://www.moranyachts.com/sell-your-yacht/recent-luxury-yacht-sales/): Recently completed yacht sales. - [Worldwide Yacht Search](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-sales/worldwide-search/): Search yachts available through the worldwide brokerage market. ## Yacht Charter - [Luxury Yacht Charter](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/): Overview of Moran's charter brokerage services. - [Yachts for Charter](https://www.moranyachts.com/yachts-for-charter/): Current charter yacht availability. - [How to Charter a Yacht](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/how-to-charter-a-yacht/): Step-by-step guide to planning and booking a yacht charter. - [Charter Destinations](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/destinations/): Directory of yacht charter destinations and cruising guides. - [Charter Marketing](https://www.moranyachts.com/yacht-charter-marketing/): Charter management and marketing services for yacht owners. ## Charter Destinations - [Mediterranean](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/mediterranean/): Western and Eastern Mediterranean charter planning. - [Caribbean](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/caribbean/): Caribbean yacht charters. - [Bahamas](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/bahamas/): Bahamas yacht charters. - [Greece](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/greece/): Greek island charter destinations. - [Italy](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/italy/): Italian charter destinations including the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and Sardinia. - [French Riviera](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/french-riviera/): Charter information for St. Tropez, Cannes, Monaco, and the Côte d'Azur. - [Croatia](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/croatia/): Croatia and Adriatic yacht charters. - [Spain](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/spain/): Spain and Balearic Islands yacht charters. - [Turkey](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/turkey/): Turkish Riviera yacht charters. - [Northern Europe](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-charter/northern-europe/): Northern European and Scandinavian charter destinations. ## New Yacht Construction - [Yacht Construction](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-construction/): Custom superyacht construction and project-management services. - [Projects Under Construction](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-construction/new-superyachts/): Moran-managed yachts currently under construction. - [Completed Custom Yachts](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-construction/completed-custom-yachts/): Portfolio of delivered custom yacht projects. - [Yacht Builders](https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yacht-construction/builders/): Profiles of major superyacht shipyards and builders. ## Yacht Management and Crew - [Yacht Management](https://www.moranyachts.com/yacht-management/): Operational, technical, financial, and compliance management for yacht owners. - [Yacht Operations](https://www.moranyachts.com/yacht-management/yacht-operations/): Day-to-day yacht operational oversight. - [Yacht Accounting](https://www.moranyachts.com/yacht-management/yacht-accounting/): Yacht financial management and reporting. - [Yacht Maintenance](https://www.moranyachts.com/yacht-management/yacht-maintenance/): Maintenance planning and coordination. - [Regulations and Safety Compliance](https://www.moranyachts.com/yacht-management/yacht-regulations-safety-compliance/): Flag-state, classification, ISM, and ISPS compliance. - [Yacht Crew Management](https://www.moranyachts.com/yacht-crew-management/): Crew placement, administration, and human-resource services. ## Company and Expertise - [About Moran Yacht & Ship](https://www.moranyachts.com/about-moran-yacht-and-ship/): Company overview and history. - [Our History](https://www.moranyachts.com/about-moran-yacht-and-ship/history-of-moran-yacht-ship/): Moran Yacht & Ship's history since 1988. - [Team](https://www.moranyachts.com/team/): Broker, management, and specialist profiles. - [Locations](https://www.moranyachts.com/locations/): Moran Yacht & Ship office locations and contact details. - [Testimonials](https://www.moranyachts.com/about-moran-yacht-and-ship/testimonials/): Client testimonials from yacht owners and customers. - [Contact](https://www.moranyachts.com/contact/): Contact Moran Yacht & Ship. ## Educational Resources - [What Is a Yacht?](https://www.moranyachts.com/news/what-is-a-yacht/): Guide to yacht definitions, types, sizes, and features. - [Yacht vs. Boat](https://www.moranyachts.com/news/whats-the-difference-yacht-vs-boat/): Explanation of the distinctions between yachts and boats. - [What Is a Yacht Broker?](https://www.moranyachts.com/news/what-is-a-yacht-broker-and-how-can-they-help-you/): Explanation of a yacht broker's role in purchases and sales. - [How to Begin Your Yacht Journey](https://www.moranyachts.com/news/how-to-begin-your-yacht-journey/): Introduction to yacht ownership and charter planning. - [Why Family Offices Choose Moran](https://www.moranyachts.com/news/why-family-offices-choose-us-as-their-trusted-yachting-partner/): Moran's work with family offices and ultra-high-net-worth clients. ## Structured Data - [Yachts for Sale Data](https://www.moranyachts.com/wp-json/moran/v1/yachts-for-sale): Public JSON records for current yachts offered for sale. - [Yachts for Charter Data](https://www.moranyachts.com/wp-json/moran/v1/yachts-for-charter): Public JSON records for current yachts offered for charter. - [News Data](https://www.moranyachts.com/wp-json/wp/v2/posts): Public structured records for Moran news and educational articles. ## Optional - [News and Events](https://www.moranyachts.com/news-events/): Current company announcements, yacht news, charter features, and industry coverage. - [XML Sitemap](https://www.moranyachts.com/sitemap_index.xml): Complete index of canonical public URLs.