Our Story
Born from a love
of the open sea
Singapore
Est. 2022
Yacht Collective was founded in Monaco with a single conviction: that a charter should be as considered as any great journey.
Our founder, Élise Fontaine, spent over a decade as a professional sailor and superyacht manager before realising the charter market was defined by volume rather than discernment. In 2009, she quietly assembled a small fleet of vessels she would trust with her closest friends.
Word spread. The collective grew. Today, Yacht Collective represents over 150 vessels across four ocean basins — yet the philosophy remains unchanged. We are not a booking platform. We are curators of exceptional voyages.
Our team of twelve is based across Monaco, London, and Singapore. Every charter enquiry is handled personally, every recommendation considered in full.
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Nothing about how we work has changed since the first charter. Only the scale.
— Élise Fontaine, Founder
How We Work
Our Principles
01
Integrity in Curation
We turn down more yachts than we accept. Every vessel in the collective passes a rigorous 40-point inspection covering safety, interior condition, crew standards, and mechanical integrity.
02
Radical Personalisation
No two charters are alike. Your concierge spends time understanding you — your idea of rest, adventure, cuisine, and pace — before recommending a single vessel.
03
Discreet Excellence
We serve guests who value privacy as much as luxury. Our team operates with absolute discretion, from initial enquiry through to the final night aboard.
The People
Leadership
Élise Fontaine
Founder & CEO
A former competitive sailor with 20 years in superyacht management across the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
James Hartley
Head of Fleet
Ex-Lloyd's surveyor with deep expertise in vessel certification, refit oversight, and crew vetting.
Priya Menon
Chief Charter Concierge
Previously with Belmond and Six Senses, Priya brings a hospitality philosophy that elevates every charter.