Benjamin Croucher Joins Ahoy Club as Partner & Director US, Leading American Expansion
Benjamin Croucher Joins Ahoy Club as Partner & Director US, Leading American Expansion
Ahoy Club proudly announces the appointment of Benjamin Croucher as Partner & Director US, leading the brand’s expansion into the Americas. An accomplished industry expert, Benjamin brings over two decades of yachting expertise to Ahoy Club, where he will drive the growth of Ahoy Club’s American Division, contributing his extensive industry knowledge and dedication to client satisfaction. He will officially join the team at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Show, marking a significant milestone in Ahoy Club’s expansion across the US.
Benjamin’s lifelong passion for yachting began in Sydney, Australia, where he grew up racing and later represented Australia in world sailing events. Since moving to the US in 2004, Benjamin has established an impressive career, working with some of the industry’s most respected brands, including Riva, Ferretti Group, and a leading Dutch yacht manufacturer. His tenure with Riva and Ferretti Group positioned him as a top performer, setting record-breaking sales year after year and cementing his reputation as a trusted authority in the American and European yachting markets.
Renowned as an expert in new yacht construction, Benjamin has toured the world’s foremost shipyards, including Lürssen, Feadship, Heesen, Sanlorenzo, and Benetti, gaining invaluable insights into the latest advancements in yacht design and technology. With a keen, client-focused approach, Benjamin is dedicated to understanding and fulfilling each client’s unique vision. His alignment with Ahoy Club’s global standards and commitment to client satisfaction make him an exceptional addition to the team, further strengthening Ahoy Club’s growing network of owners worldwide.
With Benjamin’s leadership, Ahoy Club is set for even further expansion into the global brokerage market—a testament to the brand’s success in Australia, where it has rapidly grown into one of the largest yachting companies in the region. This next phase highlights Ahoy Club’s ongoing commitment to setting new standards in the luxury yachting industry.
About Ahoy Club
Founded in 2018, Ahoy Club is on a mission to revolutionise the yachting industry with seamless yacht chartering, purchasing, and management services worldwide. As the largest yacht and charter management brand in Australia, Ahoy Club offers unrivalled expertise and an expansive network, with over 3,000 handpicked yachts available in iconic destinations such as the South Pacific, Mediterranean, and Caribbean, delivering unforgettable on-water experiences.
Ahoy Club has evolved into an exclusive club, providing expertise in yacht ownership, buying, chartering, management, and refits of luxury yachts and assets. The brand offers bespoke events and exceptional experiences for members globally, rooted in transparency, fun, and unparalleled access to the global yachting market, with a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Backed by the Malouf family’s business legacy and substantial assets, we are perfectly positioned to offer the world’s finest events and hospitality experiences.
Supporting clients through every step of yacht ownership, Ahoy Club provides access to used yachts globally and holds exclusive dealership rights for prestigious brands such as Ferretti, Pershing, and Riva in Australia and New Zealand. Our management services encompass all aspects of ownership—from charter marketing and management to maintenance, crew management, and financial administration.
Notable projects include the refit of the 73m CORAL OCEAN and the 53m Baglietto MISCHIEF. With offices in Australia, France, Monaco, and Florida, Ahoy Club is leading a new era of luxury yachting worldwide.
