Who is Melissa?
Melissa brings a global perspective to every yacht charter she designs. Having explored 44 countries and personally sailed Greece, Italy, France, Thailand, the BVI and Egypt, she offers far more than recommendations.
Melissa holds advanced degrees in both psychology and business, giving her a rare ability to understand not only yachts but the people behind every voyage. Her clients get immediate peace of mind knowing their charter is managed with precision, discretion and care.
What sets her apart is that she personally tours the yachts, cultivates relationships with the crews, and stays reachable nights and weekends so every charter runs the way the client expected.
Time on the water
- Has personally sailed Greece, Italy, France, Thailand, the BVI and Egypt
- Has travelled 44 countries
Melissa’s contact details
- Phone+1 (401) 499 6675
- Emailmelissa@dmayachting.com
- WhatsAppMessage Melissa
- iMessage+1 (401) 499 6675
- Based inNewport, Rhode Island
Yachts recently booked by Melissa
Booked by MelissaMAIA
174ft custom, built 2025
Booked by MelissaENDLESS SUMMER
130ft Westport, built 2004
Booked by MelissaANGELEYES
85ft Horizon, built 2017
What clients say about Melissa
She made this so easy for us
Melissa made this so easy for us. Even when I felt there was a snag Melissa walked us through it and all was good. Easy to get in touch with and prompt to respond. She got us from a to z with no stress. The boat was very nice but the crew topped it off.
Read more reviews on TrustpilotKnowledgeable, responsive and stress-free
Melissa Rondeau with DMA Yachting was absolutely fantastic to work with. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire yacht charter process smooth and stress-free. She took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and found the perfect options.
Read more reviews on TrustpilotGreat from start to finish
Experience was great from start to finish. Melissa was incredibly helpful and communicated all we needed to know when planning our charter in Croatia. The booking process was straightforward and the boat selected very comfortable for our family of 6.
Read more reviews on TrustpilotYacht shows Melissa has attended
- Newport Charter Yacht Show, Newport, Rhode Island
- BVI Charter Yacht Show, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Articles featuring Melissa
How to Choose the Right Catamaran for Your BVI Charter
Cabin plan, crew size and deck space, and which of them actually decides the week you get.
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Do You Need a Jet Ski License on a Charter in Greece?
The rule that catches most guests out, and what the yacht needs to carry before you can ride.
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