Halcyon Yachts Reviews 

Halcyon Yachts delivered our sailing yacht from Bucklers Hard to Newcastle, the Skipper, Shaun Lapworth, and Crew, Andrew Watts, were amazing, great guys to get on with on our 3 day sail. Pete was extremely helpful with all my questions, and very flexible on dates, would highly recommend.

Halcyon recently completed a delivery of our Nordship 380DS from Poole to Conwy. From start to finish, the service was absolutely first class.This is the first time we’ve used a yacht delivery company and it all went so smoothly. Communications with the team to setup the delivery and find a skipper were super professional and clear, the process couldn’t have been made any easier. The delivery skipper, Jackie, was absolutely fantastic. A true professional, super friendly and honestly couldn’t have done any more to make the delivery perfect. The boat was in safe hands and arrived in perfect condition, indeed much cleaner than it left and super advice/feedback on the minor things needing attention. I couldn’t recommend more highly - either Halcyon themselves or Jackie and her crew. First rate!

We spent a long time reviewing the market for a reputable company to take care of the delivery of our pride and joy from Ellös in Sweden to the South Coast of the UK. We could have saved a lot of time by approaching Halcyon first. From the very first engagement, to the mooring up at her home port and leaving her in immaculate condition, the service was second to none.

Our selection criteria was relatively simple. Firstly, safety of crew and boat, a timely delivery on budget and finally a highly knowledgeable, calm, confident and experienced skipper and crew.

Graham (Skipper) and Sarah both exceeded expectations. They also introduced a huge amount of fun to the maiden voyage, and it was a pleasure to share the journey with them.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Halcyon Yachts.

Thank you Pete, Graham, Sarah and the rest of the Halcyon team. Memories have been made!

I've had great times crewing for Halcyon on a number of deliveries so far, the skippers are always experienced and friendly. The management team have been really proactive and helpful making sure everything is sorted out. I've recommended crewing to many of my friends.

Alex Ritchie was a fantastic sailor, companion, chef, diver, much more than we expected. He's a gem.

I contacted Halcyon Yachts International Yacht Delivery to employ a First Mate from Antigua to UK. Halcyon introduced me to, and I had the privilege of sailing with Steve Crosby. Steve is a highly skilled, experienced, commercially endorsed yacht master ocean qualified skipper. He is an exceptional sailor, always positive and was well liked by the entire crew. I was impressed with the helpful, professional service from Halcyon and I highly recommend them. I would not hesitate to use Halcyon again.

This is my second experience of working with Halycon and the second time they’ve exceeded my expectations. Very professional, efficient and easy to deal with, they responded to my changing brief with the minimum of fuss. Skipper Dan was exceptionally experienced, a first class communicator and someone who very quickly instals a sense of calm, confident, competence .
Will continue to be my first port of call for delivery and support services.

Graham is very kind and good skipper.
We communicated each other 24/7.
When my boat Bernice had accident of broken boom he managed emergency action and temporary repair and carried out the voyage to Cartagena without any further damage.
After he arrived at the Yacht Port Cartagena he has done lots of contacts with boom maker and got correct contact point.
I hope he pay attention until the repair are completed.

Top company to deliver the service, trust your yacht and your own physical and mental wellbeing to these professionals. Highly recommend.

Good response to my request
Quickly organised
Good skipper and crew found
Good liason with me and crew

Excellent service from Skipper Richard and his crew. I would recommend Halcyon 100%

I recently had the pleasure asking Halcyon yachts to do a yacht delivery from Dover to Dartmouth aboard my Tradewind 35 sailing yacht, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. Pete the skipper and Mike were outstanding—knowledgeable, calm, and clearly passionate about what they do. I felt completely confident in their hands throughout the passage.
We started out with a steady, lively wind which gave us some brilliant sailing early on. As we progressed, the breeze lightened up, but the mood stayed high and the boat handled beautifully in the conditions we experienced. The nights were especially memorable—crystal clear skies, stars overhead, and a crisp chill in the air that reminded us it was spring.
All in all, the trip was not just a delivery, but a real sailing experience. Fabulous conditions, good company, and a smooth, well-managed passage. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this team to anyone looking for a professional and enjoyable yacht delivery.

Great communications,great staff.
Our skipper, Jackie, took great care of us and our boat, and was very generous with her time, skills and extensive experience. We had a hugely enjoyable delivery passage.
More than happy to recommend Halcyon to anyone need a yacht delivered.

Writing this as a parent whose son embarked on the Career Development Programme (CDP) having qualified as a Yachtmaster Offshore Skipper at the age of 21 and wishing to go professional. The Halcyon CDP has proven to be an invaluable first step. Well over the promised 12000Nm covered in 12 months with trans-ocean experiences including the Pacific. He has bonded with his mentor, a highly experienced skipper with industry reputation whom he trusts and from whom he is able to seek excellent counsel as well as advocacy when applying for roles. The backing of Halcyon reputation, the CV demonstrating his investment in building experience and skills, the mentorship - not to mention the life experiences - have set him up well and he has throughly enjoyed serving Halcyon and their clients. I am delighted too of course!

Halcyon Yachts with Simon and Robert who bought my boat to Weymouth kept me updated en route.
Very professional on hand over ect.10 out of 10.
Kevin Baldwin 👍

We contracted Halcyon to deliver our Fleming 78 from Nassau, Bahamas to Annapolis, United States ahead of the hurricane season.

Deciding to hand your pride and joy over to somebody you don't know is nerve-wracking, but from the first email with Halcyon it was clear that they are a well-run and professional outfit.

Communication ahead of the trip was excellent and allayed all concerns.The crew arrived into Nassau promptly and with plenty of enthusiasm for a thorough handover, and I received several updates on their progress once underway.

I couldn't meet the yacht at the other end but a week later I returned to find her perfectly presented and very well looked after.

Huge thanks to everybody at Halcyon, but particularly to our delivery crew: John, Richard, Juergen and Tom!

Very professional. Precise and fast communication. Everything went great. Can definitely recommend.

Review for Halcyon and Captain Andy Barker.

I am writing to express my highest commendation for Andy Barker, the captain who recently assisted with the delivery of my Hallberg-Rassy 340 from Ellös, Sweden, to Eemshaven for transport to West Palm Beach. Throughout the entire process, Andy demonstrated exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and experience. I couldn’t be happier with his performance.
Our journey was not without its challenges. At one point, we lost all power on the yacht, and while many might have panicked, Andy remained composed and began troubleshooting immediately. His calm demeanor in a moment of crisis was unparalleled. Not only did he identify the issue quickly, but his approach reassured me that we were in the best possible hands.
Andy also has an incredible knack for teaching. He explains complex technical matters in such a simple, accessible way. His ability to break down complicated topics made the entire experience not just informative but enjoyable. Whether it was resolving an issue with the yacht’s head or troubleshooting mechanical problems, Andy addressed every challenge with precision and efficiency.
One of Andy's strongest traits is his leadership. He is firm in command yet always calm and approachable. His communication skills are top-notch, and he kept me well-informed throughout every step of the delivery. In fact, after reaching Eemshaven, Andy remained with my yacht to ensure she was safely loaded onto the transport vessel. He documented the entire process, providing me with peace of mind.
I can confidently say that Andy Barker is the ideal person for this job. His professionalism, expertise, and personable nature exceeded all my expectations. I would wholeheartedly endorse Andy Barker and Halcyon Yachts for anyone in need of yacht delivery services. Andy has truly set the standard for excellence in this field.

Sincerely,

Jacob Starr
Owner of Hallberg-Rassy 340, Umami
October 27, 2024

Excellent, efficient and friendly service, I would definitely recommend Halcyon.

The entire process from 1st contact until the delivery of our yacht was completed. The skipper and crew were very professional and communicative both prior to and during the delivery. We would happily recommend Halcyon to anyone needing yacht delivery services.