Website redesign for a yacht and private aviation charter company in Montreal: budget, timeline and risks (2026)

The verdict in three sentences

A Montreal yacht and private aviation charter broker should redesign when the site leaves any doubt about its role, when enquiries arrive incomplete, or when the French version lags behind the English one. On Kolonell's fixed grid the redesign costs USD 2,900, 4,900 or 8,900, against roughly USD 3,650 to 43,800 in typical Montreal quotes (2026 ballpark, converted from CAD). The project mostly depends on three things: making the broker versus operator distinction clear, keeping the destination pages that already rank, and complying with Quebec's Law 25.

Which signals say a redesign is due?

A broker arranges charters with certified operators; it does not operate aircraft or vessels. A site that says "our fleet" or "our jets" without qualification confuses clients and creates regulatory risk for the business. The most common signals:

• Wording that suggests you operate the aircraft or the boats.
• An enquiry form asking for passports, dates of birth or a full passenger list at first contact.
• A partial French version, while the Charter of the French language requires French to be available in Quebec.
• Destination pages (Caribbean, Mediterranean, Magdalen Islands, business flights) written years ago and never updated.
• Heavy load times caused by unoptimized videos and photos.
• No person in charge of the protection of personal information named on the site, which Law 25 requires.

What budget should you plan in Montreal in 2026?

Local figures are a 2026 ballpark based on typical quotes and public agency rate pages, converted approximately at 1 CAD to 0.73 USD.

For a site that must exist in French and English, the relevant tier is Premium (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote). Every tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready, and 3 months of support. CRM integration, a client area, a connection to a quoting or availability tool, SEO work and maintenance after the 3 included months stay on quote. Details are on the international offer page.

How does the redesign run, and where are the risks?

Kolonell's schedule fits in 3 to 4 weeks once copy, licensed visuals and the service list are approved.

Three points need extra care. First, Law 25: name a person in charge of the protection of personal information, publish a clear policy, and collect only what is needed at first contact (name, email, dates, type of request, approximate number of passengers). Passport data comes later, through a secure channel. Second, commercial email: CASL requires consent and an unsubscribe mechanism. Third, no price, fleet or destination should be displayed unless the operators have confirmed it. This is not legal advice.

When is a local agency the better choice?

A Montreal agency makes sense if you want video shot on location, in-person workshops with your team, a client area connected to your quoting tool, or a launch campaign that blends the site, boat shows and press relations. If the goal is a clear, fast, compliant bilingual site with careful migration, a remote fixed grid covers the need.

Questions to ask every provider: Is the 301 map delivered in writing? Is FR/EN parity guaranteed page by page? Who checks photo usage rights? Are the domain and hosting in your name? Which lines are excluded from the price?

Mini case study

Illustrative example: Maxime founded "Nordvent Charters", a fictional broker based in Old Montreal. His old site has 40 indexed URLs, including 12 destination pages that bring most enquiries, and the French version covers only half of the pages.

• Kolonell Premium (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote): USD 8,900
• Additional image licenses, a third-party cost: about USD 600
• Connecting the form to the existing CRM: on quote, separate line
• First-year total before the CRM line: USD 9,500
• Comparison quote from a boutique studio: CAD 22,000, about USD 16,060
• Gap: about USD 6,560, before the CRM line
• Maintenance after the 3 included months: USD 120 a month for 9 months, USD 1,080 (market assumption; Kolonell maintenance after the 3 included months on quote)

Each of the 12 destination pages gets a 301 redirect and a complete French version.

FAQ

How much does a yacht and private jet charter broker website redesign cost in Montreal?

Kolonell's grid is USD 2,900, 4,900 or 8,900. Local quotes range from about CAD 5,000 to 60,000 depending on art direction and integrations.

Does the site have to be in French?

In Quebec, the Charter of the French language requires French to be available; English can be added. The Premium tier at USD 8,900 covers this case, with languages set in the quote.

Can we display charter prices?

Only indications confirmed and dated by the operators. An unverified range invites complaints; a 5-field form for a personalized quote is safer.

How long does the redesign take?

Three to four weeks with Kolonell once content is ready, against 8 to 20 weeks with a local agency depending on scope.

Will we lose enquiries from Google?

The risk is controlled with a full URL inventory, one 301 redirect per page and 30 days of Search Console monitoring after the switch.

Let's scope your project. Send us your page list, languages and current tools, and we will propose a fixed price with a 3 to 4 week schedule. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.