Ikonic Yachts: A Boutique Approach to Yacht Ownership

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As you navigate the world of luxury yachting, you may find yourself seeking a more personalized and comprehensive approach to yacht ownership. Enter IKONIC Yachts, a fully integrated yachting ecosystem that offers extraordinary service and industry-leading asset management. Haute Living met with IKONIC’s CEO AJ Blackmon at the Palm Beach International Boat Show where we got to see first-hand the value behind the first yachting family advisory firm. 

IKONIC has created unparalleled service for its clients and partners in the yachting world. This innovative company is revolutionizing the industry by providing reliable information, real operational data, and financial pro formas to help you make informed decisions. By prioritizing your unique needs and experiences, IKONIC is setting a new standard for yacht ownership and management in an ever-evolving luxury market.

Your Exclusive Partner In Yachting

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From washing boats at about $3 a foot in Tampa, Florida. 18-year-old AJ would end his days by taking a moment to try and figure out how these individuals were able to get to a point in their lives where they owned these yachts.

“I would put myself in their shoes and try to emulate what that would feel like,” Blackmon said.

“So, I moved to Miami with big dreams and was met with a lot of resistance. But I stayed true to my vision and started brokering boats,” he stated.

If there was one thing he took from his beginning break in the brokerage industry was the realization that it’s a very sales-driven business the CEO said. He then went on to start Apollo Yachts which sold 24 months later before founding IKONIC.

“What I found was that the information clients were getting wasn’t always the most reliable,” Blackmon says. 

The A-Team 

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When it comes to AJ’s A-team he ensures his clients make an educated decision on what the costs will be by running through various price scenarios by only bringing on the best of the best. Whether that is top lawyers 

“IKONIC is an extension of our clients, we’re true advisors,” CEO AJ Blackmon said.

Contrary to brand-named boats, the yacht firm founded in 2023 — offers a personalized, concierge-style experience catering to the evolving needs of yacht owners, who value relationships and expertise over brand names.

Trusted by the Best, Chosen by the Elite

Ikonic Yachts has established itself as the premier choice for discerning yacht enthusiasts. The secret behind their success comes down to their real connection with clients. When asked the story behind each yacht’s name. Blackmon responded with a smile as he told Haute readers the origins of the Moonraker. 

“The owner and his wife’s first date was the movie,” Blackmon said. “They’re very close to us both and are the very fabric of our business.” 

Ikonic Yachts stands out as a premier advisory firm in the yachting industry. Unlike traditional sales-driven approaches, Ikonic Yachts prioritizes client interests, offering unbiased advice backed by real operational data and financial pro formas. This consultative, boutique-style service empowers clients to make informed decisions about yacht ownership. By focusing on personalized experiences and relationship-building, Ikonic Yachts is at the forefront of a growing trend in luxury travel that values authentic connections.

The Future Of Yachting – Oasis Deck, Spearfishing, and More! 

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We cannot deny we live in a world filled with trends. But when it comes to patterns emerging based on innovation, popularity, and consumer behavior, IKONIC is at the forefront of the game. 

The Oasis deck seen on the Contigo, revolutionizing yacht design brings entertainment spaces from upper decks down to the main deck. This trend, exemplified by the company’s Yacht offerings, features expansive areas with 9-meter pools that open up, maximizing the yacht’s largest real estate for an unparalleled experience.

When it comes to 2025 trends in luxury travel, Blackmon gave Haute Living the insight on his predictions. 

“We’re going to start seeing on the purchase and acquisition side that people will start making more lifestyle purchases,” he stated.

In just the month of March 2025, IKONIC has booked two charters to incredible destinations primarily just for spearfishing. To continue to follow emerging trends in luxury travel and yachting with IKONIC, make sure to follow @IKONICYACHTS and subscribe to Haute Living to keep up with the world Blackmon is building in the industry!

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