Ahoy Club

Ahoy Club
TypePrivate
IndustryYacht charter; Yacht brokerage
Founded2018[1]
FounderIan Malouf; Ellie Malouf[1]
Headquarters
Sydney
,
Australia
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Ellie Malouf (CEO);[2] Ian Malouf (Founder)[1]
ServicesCrewed yacht charters; Yacht sales & brokerage; Yacht management; Refit[3]
OwnersMalouf family[4]
SubsidiariesFloatspace[2]
Websiteahoyclub.com

Ahoy Club is an Australian yacht charter and brokerage company founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Ian Malouf and his daughter, Ellie Malouf.[1] The company operates a digital platform for booking and purchasing crewed yacht charters and offers brokerage, yacht management, and refit services.[1] Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Ahoy Club has additional offices in London, Monaco, Côte d’Azur, and Fort Lauderdale.[2]

History

Ahoy Club was founded in 2018 as a digital marketplace for superyacht charters.[1] Early projects included the management and refit of large vessels. In 2022 the company oversaw the €35 million refurbishment of the 73-metre Lürssen Coral Ocean, which then entered its charter fleet.[5]

The company has also expanded through partnerships and acquisitions. In 2023 it took a stake in Ray White Marine, a brokerage representing Ferretti Group and Sunreef brands in Australia and New Zealand.[6][7] The following year it acquired Floatspace, an online booking service for day-boats and entry-level charters, to broaden its instant-booking capabilities.[2]

Ahoy Club has also promoted its brand through public events. In 2025 the company offered its 54-metre yacht Mischief as a venue for private functions during the 2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend.[8]

Operations and Services

Ahoy Club offers online booking for crewed yacht charters, as well as brokerage, yacht management, and refit services.[1][3]

Notable Vessels

  • Coral Ocean (73 m Lürssen). Offered for charter by Ahoy Club following a €35 million refit in 2022.[5]
  • Mischief (54 m Baglietto). Available for charters in Australia.[9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Dial A Dump's Ian Malouf makes waves with an Airbnb for superyacht owners". The Australian Financial Review. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Ogg, Matt (20 June 2024). "Dial a Dump founder's Ahoy Club acquires yacht charter booking service Floatspace". Business News Australia. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  3. 1 2 Bobrow, Jill (6 April 2023). "Building a Legacy". Yachts International. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Next&Co wins superyacht business Ahoy Club". Mediaweek. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  5. 1 2 Webster, Francesca (22 June 2022). "Coral Ocean reborn: Iconic 73m Lürssen superyacht completes €35 million refit". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Webster, Francesca (10 July 2023). "Ahoy Club acquires stake in Ray White Marine brokerage firm". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "Ray White Marine appointed Exclusive Australia & New Zealand distributor for the Ferretti Group". Ray White Marine. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Rooftop drinks are out: VIPs eye lux superyacht for F1 after-parties". Herald Sun. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "Inside Ahoy Club's MISCHIEF, Australia's largest charter superyacht". Boss Hunting. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
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