An exciting new yacht charter platform, Borrow A Boat Plus, and partnership between Borrow A Boat and Ocean Independence was announced to media, investors and associates recently at an exclusive event at St Katherine’s Dock in London. The event, which was hosted on board contemporary houseboat MATRIX ISLAND, was attended by over 70 guests and supported by HMS Spirits Gin, Thompson & Scott Champagne and Dokke, who provided the impressive catering,

This new partnership within the marine marketplace combines the key elements and benefits of a digital platform and superyacht central agent; the objective being to offer clients an unprecedented resource giving choice, versatility and insight to boat, yacht and superyacht charter. Now featuring over 100 superyachts from the industry-leading Ocean Independence global fleet, Borrow A Boat Plus will provide access to fully crewed luxury charters in a wide range of sizes, styles and locations.

Borrow A Boat CEO Matt Ovenden commented “We are excited to offer this new range of luxury crewed and catered boats around the world, and through our partnership with Ocean Independence this allows us to help realise our goal of becoming the most inclusive, accessible boating platform worldwide. Relying on the experience and wealth of knowledge of Ocean Independence in this market, our customers can now have their ultimate dream vacation on the water, at both ends of the spectrum and all points of the compass!”

Sales & Marketing Director for Ocean Independence, Toby Maclaurin said, “In partnering with Borrow A Boat, and the creation of Borrow A Boat Plus, we see an innovative approach to the question of evolution within the charter market, towards an end goal. Working alongside a technology leader whilst retaining the essential elements of high quality, expert advice, depth of knowledge plus financial security will ultimately result in being of the greatest benefit to the consumer.”