Boat and Yacht Shipping

Looking to ship a boat or yacht from the USA overseas? No worries. Direct Express, Inc. provides containerized and RoRo transportation of all kinds of boats and yachts, backed by custom loading methods to maximize available space. This ensures the safest transport of your vessel. Rest assured, we can collect your vessel from anywhere in the USA and offer service to most ports. 

So, whether you have a yacht, house boat or motor boat to ship overseas, we can make it happen. That’s because the team at Direct Express Inc. has far-reaching experience as the premier overseas boat shipper around the world. Rest assured, we handle boat shipping from the USA to many other countries on a weekly basis.

Serving you with affordable rates since 1988, we have become a leader in the boat shipping industry, handling all the logistics to take the stress of shipping a boat overseas off your shoulders. Whether you’re planning to transport your own personal boat or you have recently bought your dream boat in the United States and require it to be shipped overseas, we are here for you. 

Get a free quote on boat and yacht shipping when you call us at +001.310.324.2100 or fill out our online form. 

Boats and Yachts We Ship From the USA

It’s our goal to simplify the shipping process and provide innovative logistical solutions to our clients worldwide who have a passion for all types of boats. We ship the following types of boats and water craft from the USA:

• Jet skis
• Inboard boats
• Blow up boats
• Outboards
• Fishing boats
• Sail Boats
• Houseboats
• Catamarans
• Powerboats
• Motor yachts

Taking the utmost care and attention to detail with your vessel, you will appreciate that our trained employees specialize in the safe loading and international transport of boats and yachts. We understand how much you care about your sail boat, yacht or motor boat. We treat your boats like they were our own. 

In addition to properly and securely transporting your boat, we also help with all the logistics, documentation and Customs clearances required to get your vehicle from the USA to any overseas port.

Top USA Ports

Your ship may set sail from one of these major U.S. ports: 

✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York 

How Long Does it Take to Ship a Boat or Yacht?

When sailing to another country, transit times differ based on whether the departure port is on the West Coast or on the East Coast. We can tighten up your estimated time frame once we get more specific information from you. 

What Do You Need to Ship a Boat or Yacht?

We are not responsible for duty, VAT and tax payments on the boats that we handle. These payments are solely the responsibility of the boat owner. Having said that, boats that are manufactured in the U.S. usually do not have to pay duty in the destination if they have a certificate of origin. The following are the requirements when making your shipment:

• Permit for the trailer (needed before the boat arrives at destination port) 
• Certificate of origin
• Boat title/ownership documents
• Bill of sale
• Photo ID

Shipping a Boat or Yacht: A Look at the Process

Boating enthusiasts often like to buy their boats in the United States where the selection is more diverse than in other countries. If this describes you, you will now want to ship your boat back home to from the U.S. Here’s a look at how the process works: 

• Get a quote from us. 
• We will need the type of boat and the dimensions.
• We will then arrange for the boat to be picked up for delivery at the port. 
• We will load the boat onto the ship, depending on the shipping and loading options chosen. 
• Once it is secured, your boat will set sail. 
• At the arrival port, it will be safely unloaded.
• You boat will then be delivered to its final destination.

Boat Shipping Options

Here are the three types of shipping options we offer to get your boat from the USA to another country.

Containerized Shipping

Boats measuring less than 28′ by 8.6’ can benefit from containerized shipping when going from the U.S. Your boat will be fully secured in the container for safe transport. 

RORO Shipping

RORO (roll on, roll off) is ideal for boats that are on a trailer or a cradle. Your boat will be towed onto the ship and then towed off the ship once at its destination. This option is for boats 15 feet and below in height. 

Lift on, Lift off

Because many of the boats that we ship are too big for RORO and containerized shipping, we offer LOLO shipping. This is when your boat is loaded onto the ship using a crane. The boat is then strapped into position on the deck of the ship. At the destination port, another crane will get your boat off the ship. 

How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Boat or Yacht?

From the boat’s dimensions to the shipping option you choose, there are a multitude of factors that contribute to price. Please call us for a free quote to get a more accurate price quote for shipping a boat overseas. 

Here are some generalizations to consider: 

• Usually, bigger boats cost more to ship. 
• The location of the boat also contributes to cost. We will need to arrange for it to be delivered to the departure port. 
• The loading option also contributes to cost. There are additional charges where the lift on, lift off method is used. 
• Another factor contributing to cost is the distance between the departure and destination ports. 

You can get a quote on shipping your boat using the button on this page. 

Why USE Direct Express Inc.?

We have a depth and breadth of knowledge when it comes to the process of shipping boats from the U.S. to anywhere overseas. When going it alone, this can be stressful. Fortunately, you have us on your side. Because boats come in all shapes and sizes, they can be difficult to load and secure on ships. But with our more than three decades of experience, we have streamlined the process to ensure that this is done with minimal hassle. Our shipping process focuses on safety for your boat at all points.

We are also one of the most affordable and most reliable boat shipping companies that you will find anywhere. Get a quote today to start the process of shipping your boat overseas from the U.S. 

To get an instant quote on boat and yacht shipping, fill out our online form now or call us anytime at +001.310.324.2100.

How Boat and Yacht Shipping Work?

Ship DEI has vast amounts of experience shipping boats and yachts of all shapes and sizes to countries around the world. We understand that safety is of paramount importance while your boat is in our hands. The process of shipping your boat has the following steps;

Examples of boats that we handle

Ship DEI handles all types of boats on behalf of it’s clients. No boat is either too big or too small for us. We understand that the non standard form of yachts and boats makes them difficult to handle. However, we have developed systems, in the 35 years that we have been in operation, that enable us to safely load, ship and unload any type of boat that is entrusted into our hands. The following are some of the types of boat that we handle.

Shipping Options