Berthon International

Berthon International specialises in the sale of bluewater cruising yachts, providing an efficient and effective service for sellers while helping buyers find the right yacht for their long-distance cruising plans. Their international brokerage fleet offers a wide selection of bluewater cruising yachts – Discovery, Oyster, Contest, Jongert, Hallberg-Rassy, Najad, Nautor Swans. Baltic, Najad and more – many of which have passed through Berthon’s hands multiple times as owners fulfil their sailing ambitions. 

With a deep knowledge of the bluewater cruising market and a commitment to delivering a personal service to yacht owners and buyers, whether they are planning serious bluewater or selling their yacht on the brokerage market. The Berthon Team are passionate about what they do.

Berthon & World Cruising Club

Bluewater specialists, Berthon are a sponsor for the transport to the ARC Forest tree planting project at the ARC and ARC+, and has co-hosted an annual WCC Bluewater event since 2014. 

The next WCC Bluewater Open Day at Berthon’s Lymington HQ will take place on Saturday 16th May 2026. Together, Berthon and the WCC have welcomed sailors from 54 countries, helping them plan and prepare for their bluewater cruising programmes. 

Berthon’s Bluewater Expertise

Berthon brokers draw on their own extensive offshore sailing experience as well as their experience of the market place gleaned over decades, as well as that of their clients, making them the go-to experts for planning to sail bluewater. For practical advice and expert guidance on buying or selling a bluewater yacht, visit our Bluewater Specialists page

Berthon invites you to follow our Berthon Podcasts where Berthon’s take on the yacht market is explored examining current trends, ownership voyages, and the evolution of design and technology. The Team chats about the Berthon fleet. Other subjects explored are Bluewater cruising, the intricacies of VAT and adventure sailing stories. The Berthon Podcast is new so watch it develop!

View a selection of bluewater boats

Many cruising yachts that pass through our hands have experienced World Cruising Club ARC adventures. Here are a selection that are ready for bluewater…

Get Bluewater Ready

The Berthon Boat Company shipyard in Lymington has long assisted clients in outfitting their bluewater cruisers. Sailing Yacht Broker Alan McIlroy takes you on a yard tour of the facilities with his trusty seadog, Murphy. The full tour can be watched here.

Berthon Spain

For those cruising in the Mediterranean, Berthon Spain in Palma de Mallorca, led by Andrew Fairbrass, provides a comprehensive refit and service facility. From engineering and electronics to shipwrighting and beyond, the team offers a complete one-stop solution for all servicing and repairs. An ex-yacht captain, Andrew brings extensive hands-on experience, ensuring both he and his team can expertly prepare yachts for long-distance cruising.