Multifaceted, professional and informed on every aspect of superyacht sales, charter, marketing and management, our global team encompasses 26 nationalities, 23 languages, and a vast portfolio of expertise. What unites us is our passion for yachting and for excellence. There is little in the world of yacht charter that our teams have not encountered and their capabilities in dealing with every request are unrivalled. Skilled at negotiating the best rates for clients, creating unforgettable itineraries, and ensuring the smooth running of events, they draw on personal knowledge from the worlds of business, Grand Prix management, PR & advertising and superyacht crew, with a natural propensity to over-deliver.
Integrity and experience are the hallmarks of our sales and management teams, whose individual qualities and knowledge ensure that we can offer a uniquely tailored service to our clients. Their backgrounds have a distinctly maritime or daring leaning, from superyacht captains and engineers, to naval commanders, global explorers, hot air balloon pilots, competitive sailors, sportsmen and business entrepreneurs. There is no one size fits all in the superyacht world, and our diverse team offers a truly individual service to our clients.
Ocean Independence provides an integrated service across sales, charter, management and build. Our global reach and local insight mean you will have access to assistance wherever you are. Whether you board seeking a new thrill or with an ardour for the aquatic, you’ll return with a lifelong passion for yachting.
Company Profile
The definitive freedom is relaxing on board a yacht, enjoying the highest levels of comfort, service and personal attention – and crucially, complete privacy. At Ocean Independence, we offer access to pleasure-seeking adventure and a means to escape, to travel the globe. Whether you board seeking a new thrill or with an ardour for the aquatic, you will inevitably return with a lifelong passion for yachting. One of the fastest-growing companies in the luxury-yachting sector, Ocean Independence has the largest crewed charter fleet in the world and provides a truly integrated service across sales, charter, management and build. Our team combines more years of marine expertise than any other brokerage company, with an unrivalled knowledge of every aspect of the industry, enabling us to advise, consult and guide you at every step. Founded over a decade ago, Ocean Independence lives up to its reputation, with 15 offices worldwide forming a dynamic network encompassing some 24 nationalities. Our global reach, coupled with authentic local insight, mean you will have instant access to advice and assistance wherever you happen to be. With a mission to deliver the most unforgettable experiences, you are in the hands of an outstanding team of the highest calibre that will provide unparalleled adventure and service at every stage of your voyage of discovery.
Founding partners - Nicholas Dean and Peter Hürzeler. Both managing partners at Ocean Independence have more than 30 years of professional experience in yachting. Nicholas Dean is a purebred yacht broker who cut his teeth at Brighton Marina where he sold his first yacht at the tender age of 19. Now, his knowledge and experience make him the go-to expert for sales, charter, tax and legal issues. Peter Hürzeler began his career at 21 as a merchant deck officer. He went on to captain large motor sailers before founding and running Ocean Cruise for 14 years. His experience as a charter fleet owner/operator and yacht broker gives him a 360-degree perspective, which is valued by clients and colleagues alike. In 2005 Nicholas and Peter joined forces, using the foundation of Ocean Cruise, Velonà Yachting and Sea Independence to create Ocean Independence, before going on to acquire Cavendish White two years later. By 2009, Ocean Independence employed 70 people. An office in Mumbai opened and the 100th charter central agency was signed in 2010, before Primo Yacht joined the ranks and the company became a frontrunner for charter management with the largest fleet in the world and a new office in Auckland. In early 2015 Ocean Independence added a US sales team and a Malta office, finishing the first decade of operation with a 90+ strong team and 15 offices worldwide.