Rana Johnson

Rana Johnson is a luxury yacht charter broker with over 20 years of experience in the superyacht industry. Since joining Edmiston in 2020, she has brought a depth of knowledge shaped by a background in marine engineering, yacht management and long-standing involvement in both sailing and motor yachts. Her work spans global luxury yacht charter, with a focus on larger vessels and experienced clients.

Areas of Expertise

Rana’s expertise covers both sailing and motor yacht charters, with particular strength in larger yachts and worldwide itineraries. Her technical background allows her to assess yachts with a detailed understanding of build quality, maintenance and operational capability. Operating across global cruising destinations, she advises clients on both established and more remote itineraries, tailoring programmes to individual travel styles and preferences. The Caribbean remains a key region within her experience, with the Grenadines standing out for their relatively unspoilt character, favourable cruising conditions and relaxed atmosphere.

• Luxury yacht charter programmes across 25m–119m
• Sailing and motor yachts over 40m
• Worldwide charter itineraries
• Technical and operational yacht insight
• Yacht and crew selection based on long-term performance

Experience in the Superyacht Industry

Rana has worked in yacht brokerage since 2005, beginning her career with Perini Navi USA. Over the course of more than two decades, she has developed extensive experience across the charter market, working with a wide range of yachts and client profiles. Her background includes marine engineering and consultancy, as well as yacht management, providing a strong technical foundation that informs her approach to charter brokerage. This experience allows her to evaluate yachts beyond presentation, with a focus on how they are maintained, operated and experienced on board. Since joining Edmiston, she has continued to advise clients across global charter programmes, applying her technical knowledge alongside a long-standing understanding of the market.

Approach to Brokerage

Rana takes a practical and experience-led approach to charter brokerage, shaped by her technical background and long-standing involvement in the industry. She focuses on ensuring that each yacht is not only well suited to the client’s requirements, but also maintained and operated to a high standard. Her approach is centred on delivering reliable, well-considered charter experiences, with attention to both the detail behind the yacht and the overall enjoyment of the journey.