Our customer rating
Ahoy Club holds 4.9 out of 5 from 228 reviews on Google, last verified on 2026-11-02. Reviews are left by charter guests and clients directly and are not curated by us — you can read the aggregate at its published source.
What guests say
Feedback below is quoted as written, and attributed to the yacht and the year of the charter. More appears on each yacht's own page.
“We've just returned from an unforgettable week aboard the magnificent Coral Ocean, sailing through the beautiful Spanish Islands. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our family — every moment was exceptional. The yacht is stunning, but it was the incredible crew who made the trip so memorable.”
“We had the most exceptional night aboard MISCHIEF and the team before the event and on the boat were 10/10. Everything was thought of and managed perfectly. A huge thank you to the team for making our 10 year celebration of ODD unforgettable.”
“We really enjoyed every second on the beautiful Moonshot. Thank you for everything. Great crew, beautiful trip. Appreciate the wonderful time. We will come back.”
Company history
2022
Oversaw a €35 million refit of the 73-metre Lürssen CORAL OCEAN, which Ahoy Club continues to offer for charter.
2023
Acquired a stake in Ray White Marine, which represents Ferretti Group and Sunreef brands across Australia and New Zealand.
2024
Acquired Floatspace, an online booking service for day boats and entry-level charters.
2025
Offered the 54-metre MISCHIEF as a hospitality venue across the Australian Grand Prix weekend.
Common questions
How long has Ahoy Club been operating?
Since 2018. Ahoy Club is an Australian yacht charter and brokerage company founded by Ian and Ellie Malouf, with a staffed head office at Shop 4/38 Bay Street, Double Bay, Sydney, European offices on the Côte d'Azur and on Capri, and a US office in Fort Lauderdale. It holds 4.9 out of 5 from 228 Google reviews, has a Wikipedia article, and its acquisitions and refits have been covered by Boat International, SuperYacht Times and Forbes Australia.
Read our story on our About page →How is Ahoy Club rated by customers?
Ahoy Club holds 4.9 out of 5 from 228 Google reviews, verified on 2026-11-02. Guest feedback is also published on individual yacht pages, attributed to the yacht and the year of the charter.
Who owns Ahoy Club?
Ahoy Club was founded in 2018 by Australian entrepreneur Ian Malouf and his daughter Ellie Malouf, who is the company's CEO. It remains family-owned.
Meet the family on our About page →Where is Ahoy Club based?
The head office is at Shop 4/38 Bay Street, Double Bay, Sydney NSW 2028, Australia, reachable on +61 2 9327 3333. There is also a European office on the Côte d'Azur, reachable on +33 4 9367 3735, an office on Capri, and a US office at 1535 SE 17th Street, Suite B117, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, reachable on +1 561 813 7511.
Find our offices on our About page →Does Ahoy Club publish its charter prices?
Yes. Weekly charter rates are shown on each yacht's listing page, and asking prices are shown on yachts for sale, other than listings marked price on application. Many brokerages require an enquiry before quoting a rate.
Is Ahoy Club only in Australia?
No. Ahoy Club is headquartered in Sydney, with offices on the Côte d'Azur, on Capri and in Fort Lauderdale, and charters yachts worldwide, including the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia and Antarctica.
How we grew from Sydney on our About page →