.yachts Domain Registrationfrom £23.72/yr
Why Choose a .yachts Domain?
The .yachts extension launched in 2016 as part of a small family of luxury industry TLDs operated by Identity Digital. It speaks directly to the global yachting sector, from brokerages and charter fleets to marine engineers and crew agencies. Unlike generic alternatives, a .yachts address tells visitors immediately what your business does, which matters in a niche where buyers and charterers search with very specific intent. The extension is open to anyone, with no industry verification required at registration.
Ideal for:
- Yacht brokers and dealerships listing vessels for sale
- Charter companies and crewed yacht booking platforms
- Boatyards, marinas, and refit specialists
- Marine surveyors, captains, and crew recruitment agencies
- Sailing schools and yacht clubs
Things to know:
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new gTLD registry operators.
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, with no requirement to prove industry involvement.
- Some short, generic, or high-demand terms are classified as premium names by the registry and carry higher annual fees.
- Registration terms run from 1 to 10 years, with standard ICANN renewal and grace period rules.
Creative .yachts Domain Ideas
- Mediterranean.yachts — regional charter and brokerage portal
- Crewed.yachts — booking site for crewed charter holidays
- Refit.yachts — directory of yards offering refit and repair services
- Listings.yachts — marketplace for second-hand vessel sales
- Caribbean.yachts — charter fleet operator in the Caribbean
- Skipper.yachts — recruitment platform for captains and crew
Frequently asked questions about .yachts
Anyone, anywhere in the world. There are no eligibility requirements, no need to prove you work in the marine industry, and no geographic restrictions. Whether you are an established brokerage, a charter startup, or an enthusiast building a vessel review blog, you can register a .yachts name on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can register a .yachts domain for any period between 1 and 10 years at a time. You can also renew at any point during the registration to extend the term, up to the 10-year maximum. Longer registrations are useful for protecting a brand name without having to remember annual renewals.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, generic, or commercially valuable names as premium domains, which carry higher registration and renewal fees. The domain search tool will show you the exact price for the name you want before you commit, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Yes. Provided your domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across by unlocking it at your current registrar and supplying the EPP authorisation code. The transfer extends your registration by one additional year on top of the time remaining.
After expiry, the domain enters a roughly 30-day renewal grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. After that, it moves into a 30-day redemption period with a higher recovery fee, and finally a 5-day pending delete phase before being released back to the public pool.