American Yacht Agents

American Yacht Agents (AYA) provides comprehensive yacht agency and vessel support services for foreign-flagged private yachts throughout the United States, Bahamas, Caribbean and beyond. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, AYA supports captains, crew, owners and yacht management companies with the operational details required for smooth vessel arrivals, departures, port calls and extended stays. Our services include U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clearance and reporting, immigration assistance, cruising license support, USCG arrival and departure requirements, vessel documentation, customs brokerage coordination, freight and ship spares, shipping and receiving, dockage coordination, provisioning support, transportation, crew services and concierge assistance. With extensive experience supporting foreign-flagged private yachts, our team understands the unique regulatory requirements and logistics involved in operating within U.S. waters. We work closely with captains and crew to coordinate regulatory formalities and shoreside logistics efficiently. Whether assisting with an international arrival, a domestic port movement, urgent vessel parts, crew requirements or day-to-day operational needs, AYA provides a knowledgeable and responsive point of contact. Our goal is simple: reduce the administrative and logistical burden on captains and crew so they can focus on the vessel, guests and operation. "Simplifying Your Life".