Flagship LLC is the original and premiere clearinghouse in the Caribbean which was purchased by the Virgin Islands Charter League (www.vicl.org) in the 1980’s to service the growing number of crewed charter yachts operating in the United States and the British Virgin Islands. Flagship, formerly Homeport, was originally conceived as a clearinghouse owned and operated by its members. At one point, Flagship was the only clearinghouse in the Caribbean and it set the standard for how a clearinghouse operates today. Flagship attends fully to the needs of its member yachts and the charter yacht brokers throughout the world.
The crewed charter industry has evolved since the 1980’s. Since the advent of the World Wide Web, selling on the internet has become common place. Thousands of dollars once used for producing and distributing print brochures are now being invested in internet presence for the yacht crews/owners, clearinghouse and brokers. As more and more people have access to the web knowledge of what we once called “the best kept vacation secret” is becoming widespread. Vacationing habits of middle class families around the world have evolved. Expectations of clients have evolved. The simple monohull sailing vessels common in the 1980’s and 1990’s are slowly being replaced with larger, more luxurious vessels. As Flagship, we have shifted our services to accommodate the changing global marketplace and focus on marketing for our members.
Flagship exists to help you achieve your goals. Our far-reaching knowledge and resources can help you set expectations that can be realistically met. Our members range from new yachts to established charter vessels. We also have the able assistance of VICL. Our membership program is simple and affordable. It enables yachts, vendors, brokers and management companies to come together in one place.
Our office is located in the Yacht Haven Grande Marina, on St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. Despite the exotic locale, we offer all the benefits of a US based business including the use of an FDIC insured banking facility. We also offer a wonderful location and address for our yachts to receive their mail. In addition to providing regular mail service and all other shore services Flagship is here to help with any request that may come up!
