Cosmopolitan Yachting Exclusive
Sonja Pacher and Thomas Hersch

About Us

Your Yacht Charter
Specialists

The Founder

Sonja Pacher

SONJA PACHER

There are people who choose the sea — and there are those who are chosen by it. For Sonja, the ocean was never a destination. It was a calling.

With more than three decades dedicated to the world of luxury yacht charter, Sonja offers an exceptionally refined understanding of the global market — from the distinctive character of individual yachts and their crews to the hidden gems of the world's most exclusive cruising grounds.

As the founder and proprietor of Cosmopolitan Yachting Exclusive, she has devoted her career to the art of the truly tailor made charter. For Sonja, an extraordinary yacht experience begins not with a vessel, but with a conversation — a thoughtful exploration of each client's dreams, preferences, and expectations. This personal approach allows her to curate journeys of genuine distinction, shaped entirely around the individual.

Her expertise is rooted in both extensive industry experience and a life lived at sea. After beginning her career aboard yachts in France and Spain, she crossed the Atlantic to the Caribbean — a move that would define her professional life. For more than fifteen years, she lived and worked among the world's most iconic cruising grounds, from the Grenadines to St. Martin and the Virgin Islands. These years at sea shaped not only her knowledge, but her instinct — an instinct for what makes a charter truly exceptional.

A licensed captain and accomplished freelance yacht chef, Sonja brings a rare, holistic perspective to yacht chartering. This dual expertise enables her to advise clients with insight that reaches far beyond yacht selection alone — from understanding the dynamics of a professional crew to anticipating the subtle details that elevate a charter from exceptional to unforgettable.

Her long established network of personally vetted captains, crews, owners, and yacht management companies ensures that every recommendation is grounded in trust, discretion, and first hand experience — hallmarks of truly outstanding service in the world of luxury yachting.

With Sonja, every charter is curated with quiet precision, genuine care, and an instinct for what creates truly meaningful moments on the water. For Sonja, a charter is never just a holiday. It becomes a story lived on the sea – crafted with intention and remembered long after the journey ends.

Communications

I follow the sea — it always has the better plan.

Thomas Hersch at Boat Show

THOMAS HERSCH

Thomas brings a discerning eye for quality and a deep understanding of the luxury yacht charter market to his role as Yacht Charter Broker and Marketing & Communications Specialist at Cosmopolitan Yachting Exclusive.

With a keen sense of what elevates an exceptional charter experience beyond the merely excellent, Thomas complements Sonja's operational expertise with strategic market insight and a talent for clear, compelling communication.

Together, Sonja and Thomas attend the world's most prestigious yacht charter boat shows — from the Caribbean (Antigua, BVI, Bahamas) to the Mediterranean (Croatia, Greece, Turkey, France) — continuously expanding their knowledge, engaging with leading crews, and strengthening the relationships that form the foundation of Cosmopolitan's highly personalised service.

Our Promise

What Sets Us Apart

30+ Years of Expertise

Three decades of unwavering commitment to the highest standards in luxury yacht charters.

Global Reach, Personal Touch

From Caribbean cays to Mediterranean coves, our knowledge spans the world's finest cruising grounds.

Trusted Network

Years of attending premier boat shows and building personal relationships with owners, captains, and crews.

Truly Independent

We represent no fleet and no brand — only your interests. Our recommendations are always unbiased.

Our Philosophy

The Cosmopolitan Difference

At Cosmopolitan Yachting Exclusive, we believe that the finest yacht charter experiences are born from the intersection of two things: your personal vision and our unrivalled market knowledge.

We do not simply present options — we listen, understand, and then craft a voyage that transforms your wishes and dreams into an unforgettable reality. As an independent company, free from fleet affiliations or brand loyalties, every recommendation we make serves a single purpose: your absolute satisfaction.

This is tailor-made chartering at its finest — personal, informed, and passionately delivered.

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