01AF Yacht Service · Liguria
The sea, in the right hands.
Thirty years of seamanship at the service of owners, guests and yachts of every size.
02Yacht delivery worldwide
Every sea, every route.
We take your boat wherever it needs to be, including vessels over 24 metres. Temporary trial plate available on request.
03Tailored crew
At the helm, someone who knows the sea.
Skipper, hostess and deckhand for a day out, a cruise or the whole season.
04One point of contact
Everything your boat needs.
Charter, storage, brokerage and maintenance: from the first call to the handover, you always deal with the same person.
About us
Thirty years in command, every day at sea.
AF Yacht Service is the company of Fabio Aprile, a captain with an unlimited sail and motor licence. For thirty years he has skippered, delivered and looked after boats and yachts on every sea; today he puts that experience at the service of anyone who owns, charters or is looking for a boat.
Our story- 30
- years in the yachting industry
- 24m+
- vessels over 24 metres, sail and motor
- 6
- services for your boat
- 1
- single point of contact, from quote to handover
Services
Six services, one point of contact.
From crew to maintenance, we take care of everything your boat needs. Every job starts with a clear quote, prepared for you.
- 01Skipper, hostess and deckhandA professional crew for a day, a cruise or the whole season.
- 02Yacht deliveryAny sea, anywhere in the world, including over 24 metres. Trial plate on request.
- 03CharterBoats and yachts of every size, with or without a skipper.
- 04Berths and boat storageBerths and space for vessels of any length.
- 05BrokerageWe support you when selling or buying, from search to handover.
- 06MaintenanceRoutine and extraordinary work on the whole boat, engines excluded.
Every kind of boat
Sail or motor, of every size.
We work with owners and guests of every kind: from a weekend boat to a yacht over 24 metres.
01Motor yachtsComfort and speed, for cruising and deliveries. 
02Sailing yachtsFrom the family cruiser to the racing yacht. 
03CatamaransSpace and stability for groups and families. 
04SuperyachtsVessels over 24 metres, with a professional crew. 
05Tenders and RIBsFor quick transfers and days in the bay. 
06Classic boatsWood, varnish and a tradition worth preserving.
Yacht delivery
From Liguria to any port in the world.
We plan the route, prepare the boat and deliver it to the destination port, whether it is a few miles along the coast or an ocean crossing.
- Sailing and motor yachts, including over 24 metres
- Any sea, in any season
- Temporary trial plate available as an extra
How we work
Three steps, no surprises.
No middlemen and no complicated forms: direct contact, a clear quote and off we go.
- 01
You speak to us directly
Call, message on WhatsApp or send an email: Fabio Aprile answers, not a call centre.
- 02
A tailored quote
We look at the boat, the timing and the location, then send a clear, itemised quote.
- 03
Confirm and set sail
Accept the quote, confirm with a bank transfer and leave the rest to us.
Ligurian Sea · 44°N
Every boat has its course. Our job is to make it simple.
Behind the company
Fabio Aprile, captain.
Thirty years in the yachting industry, an unlimited sail and motor licence and qualified to command vessels over 24 metres. AF Yacht Service has no showroom office: Fabio comes to your boat, wherever it is.
- A direct relationship, no middlemen
- Based in Liguria, working worldwide
- Sailing and motor yachts of every size
Frequently asked questions
The short answers.
Can’t find what you are looking for? Call or write to us: we answer personally.
Where do you operate?
We are based in Liguria but work wherever we are needed: along the Italian coast, across the Mediterranean and, for deliveries, all over the world.
Do you work with boats over 24 metres?
Yes. Fabio Aprile holds an unlimited sail and motor licence and is qualified to command vessels over 24 metres.
How much does a service cost?
Every job is different, so we always prepare a detailed, tailored quote before you commit to anything.
How do I pay?
Once you accept the quote, payment is made by bank transfer.
Do you also work on engines?
No. We handle any routine or extraordinary maintenance on the boat, with the exception of engines.
Can I charter a boat without a skipper?
Yes. For vessels over 10 metres, however, a person in charge must be on board, and we can provide one.