Frequently Asked Questions

YachtBid is an online marketplace bringing together luxury yachts for sale, for charter and at auction, focused on Türkiye and the Mediterranean. Every listing is published by a verified broker, backed by Bella International Yacht Brokerage.

YachtBid does not own or sell the vessels; it connects buyers with verified brokers. Payments are not made through the platform — sales and charters are completed between the parties with broker assistance.

Yes. Registration, browsing and bidding are free. Commission applies only to successfully completed transactions; see the Commission Rates page for current rates.

Create an account, verify your email and bid on any live auction. Each auction has a starting price and a minimum increment; when time runs out, the highest bid wins — provided the reserve is met.

Yes. Every bid is binding and cannot be withdrawn. We recommend reviewing the listing carefully and requesting an inspection or sea trial before bidding.

A confidential minimum sale price set by the seller. If the highest bid does not meet the reserve, the seller is not obliged to sell. A "Reserve Met" badge appears once it is reached.

Yes — anti-sniping: any bid placed within the final 3 minutes extends the auction by 3 minutes, so everyone gets a fair last word.

You receive an email notification and the broker contacts you promptly. An inspection and sea trial are arranged, and the transfer is completed safely with broker assistance.

An auction fee is added to the winning bid; the rate is shown on screen before you bid. See the Commission Rates page for all current rates.

Some listings offer a fixed purchase price as an alternative to the auction. To proceed at the Buy Now price, contact the broker using the details on the listing.

Fill in the "Request a Quote" form on any charter listing with your dates and guest count. The broker returns promptly with a tailored offer based on route and season.

It varies by listing — Euro, US Dollar or Turkish Lira. The applicable currency is clearly shown on every card and detail page.

Choose the "Broker" account type during registration. Your application is reviewed by an administrator; once approved you can publish listings and run auctions.

No — publishing listings, photos and auction setup are free. Commission applies only to successfully completed transactions.

From your broker panel you can view your listings, set them active/inactive and create new auction, sale or charter listings with the listing wizard.

Listings aim to be as accurate as possible; still, we recommend using your inspection and sea-trial rights before bidding, and commissioning an independent survey if you wish. All listers are verified brokers.

Your data is processed under Turkish data-protection law (KVKK) and shared only with the parties a transaction requires. See our Privacy & Data Protection Notice for details.

You receive an email when you place a bid, when you are outbid, and when an auction you joined concludes.