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October 14, 2010
The 252.6' / 77m super yacht SAMAR has announced a winter Caribbean charter rate of $500,000/week plus expenses, from a previous rate of €650,000, a discount of nearly 45 percent! Inside, the high ceilings and dramatic windows produce a fabulous feeling of volume and light, particularly in the main saloon and dining areas.
September 29, 2010
RIELA is a stunning luxury sailing super yacht crafted in Italy by Perini Navi in 2009. RIELA takes 12 guests in 6 staterooms, and she emphasizes superior performance.
- In the Caribbean this winter, from $220,000/week plus expenses
- In the South Pacific and Australia starting in spring 2011 from EUR 220,000/week plus expenses
- in the Maldives and Indian Ocean this winter
- November 2010 Special: 14 days for the price of 12 in the Maldives!
- in the South Pacific in Spring of 2011
September 24, 2010
Caribbean Motor Yacht NEVER ENOUGH has a January 2011 special in British Virgin Islands for $100,000 per week plus expenses, reduced $30,000 from $130,000. The 140' - 42.7m Feadship takes 10 guests in 5 staterooms. We were very impressed when inspecting this yacht in December 2009 - after a massive refit, she looked in "as new" condition. For those who love fine dining, NEVER ENOUGH has a super dining area on the upper deck with view windows.
September 23, 2010
California Motor Yacht OCEAN PEARL, 115’ - 35m Christensen, is offering a 4 day/3 night all inclusive special for the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival off the coast of California, USA! She has four cabins and can accommodate up to 11 guests! $25,000 USD all inclusive!
Dates of the festival are over 3 weekends:
- Sept. 30 – Oct 3, 2010
- Oct. 7 – Oct. 10, 2010
- Oct. 14 – Oct. 17, 2010
- This is a fantastic deal for families and couples wanting a special weekend away!
September 21, 2010
115'/35m Motor Yacht EL JEFE has two new Caribbean charter combinations:
“EL JEFE & The Lighthouse”
2 guests, 10 days
$34,999 all inclusive price
4 yacht staterooms and 1 Bedroom Lighthouse suite
5 days on board EL JEFE, 5 days at Cupecoy Yacht Club in St. Maarten
5 level Lighthouse Condo
Lighthouse includes: SAT TV, Daily Maid Service, Rental Car and up to 2 day trips on 35’ Marlin Rumba
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“EL JEFE & Condo’s at the Yacht Club”
8 guests, 14 days
$54,999 all inclusive price
4 yacht staterooms and (2) 2 Bedroom Condo’s
7 days on board EL JEFE, 7 days at Cupecoy Yacht Club in St. Maarten
2 Condo’s at the Cupecoy Yacht Club, each condo has 2 bedrooms
Condo’s include: SAT TV, Daily Maid Service, Rental Car and up to 2 day trips on board Rumba, 35’ Marlin
September 20, 2010
Caribbean Sailing Catamaran FANTASY ISLAND has an all new website. They take 10 guests in 5 guest cabins. With 58' of length and 31' of width/beam, this big platform has plenty of room. Inclusive rates range from $ 21,000/week for 6 guests to $ 23,500/week for 10 guests, plus a holiday premium for Christmas and New Year's. FANTASY ISLAND is available in the British Virgin Islands year round, or Saint Vincent & the Grenadines for March and April 2011.
September 17, 2010
Caribbean Sailing Yacht PACIFIC WAVE is a sophisticated, elegant high performance sailing yacht.
SPECIALS:
- $1,500 discount on the weekly charter price for all charters commencing between 1 November 2010 & 31 May 2011 - includes Thanksgiving, New Years, Spring Break & Easter! 2 guests becomes $14,500 - 2 guests becomes $15,500 - 2 guests becomes $16,500
- FREE SHIPS BAR for BVI & USVI charters
- FREE DIVING in the BVI – In association with UBS Dive Centre,the only exclusively private diving service in the BVI,Pacific Wave now offers fully inclusive FREE DIVING for BVI charters. Enjoy TWO personal tailor-made 2 tank half day dives for up to 3 people. (additional divers pay $110 / half day) or ONE personal tailor-made 2 tank half day dive for 6 people. Dive only with your family and friends from private dive boats that rendezvous with PACIFIC WAVE wherever she is anchored in the BVI. An experienced PADI Instructor accompanies the dive and can give certified instruction. All equipment included. Value of offer $700.
September 16, 2010
For 5 or more nights for Christmas-New Years, consider Bahamas Catamaran SOLSTICE.
- Owner-operators Cliff and Liza are Bahamas specialists, with years of Rave Reviews
- 6 guests in 3 ensuite double staterooms
- Full scuba diving and diving Instruction (so guests do not need to be Dive Certified)
- $10,000 for 2 guests - $16,000 for 6 guests per week, inclusive!
- $7,857 for 2 guests - $12,571 for 6 guests per 5 nights, inclusive!
- Norman's Cay - Norman's Cay or Staniel Cay - Staniel Cay are ideal itineraries, and delivery fees are 50% off!
September 15, 2010
115'/35m Motor Yacht KAPALUA special:
December 18-26 in the Virgin Islands
8-nights for the price of 7
$44,000, plus expenses.
- 5 Crew led by Captain Ken Maff
- Jacuzzi tub in Master Stateroom
- Hobie/Kayak
- On deck hot tub
- Nintendo Wii
- VSAT constant wireless internet/Communications included in charter rate
- 15’ Nautica Tender with 90hp
- Please note: 9th berth is a Pullman for children up to 120 lbs
August 10, 2010
Here's an outstanding offer on a luxury motor yacht in the Bahamas:
111.5' / 34m Motor Yacht SUDAMI
Built 2007 by Inace. 10 guests in 5 staterooms
Charter one week at $68,500 plus 4% tax and expenses, get a second week FREE. Your first week must be used between now and October, and the second week can be taken until May 2011, excluding holidays.
July 13, 2010
New: California Yacht Charters
New: Turkey Yacht Charters
June, 16, 2010
Here's a stunning value on a luxury motor yacht in Croatia:
97' Motor Yacht ANNABEL II
Horizon, built 2009, 8-10 guests in 4 staterooms
June + September: EUR 42,500 discounted 30% to EUR 29,750 per week + all expenses
July + August: EUR 50,000 discounted 30% to EUR 35,000 per week + all expenses
June 3, 2010
Summer is officially here, and here are some new options just added:
PACIFIC NW: 65' Classic yacht DEANZA III, 4 guests, $32,667/week
PACIFIC NW: 92' Classic yacht OLYMPUS, 8 guests, $37,333/week
PACIFIC NW: 55' Sailing yacht EPILOGUE, 6 guests, $6,125 - $12,950/week
And for 2011, a new option in Alaska:
74.7' Classic yacht PACIFIC CATALYST, 12 guests
ALASKA: $38,000 "7 days, 6 nights"
INSIDE PASSAGE: $39,000 "11 days, 10 nights"
SAN JUAN ISLANDS in September: $14,400 for "6 days, 5 nights"
Included: Yacht, crew, meals, beer and wine.
Not Included: Customary crew gratuity, fishing licenses, liquor and spirits
February 4, 2010
Ever wondered what chartering a yacht in Alaska? Check out this Alaska Yacht Charter video.
ALASKAN STORY takes 9 guests in 4 cabins plus a TV lounge. This is an ideal yacht for Alaska. Geoff and Debbie are legends in the Alaska charter business.
December 14, 2009
Hi from New York City, on my way back from the Antigua Charter Yacht Show, where I viewed a vast array of crewed yachts available in the Caribbean this season, from $6,500/week up to new super yachts. It's best to inquire as there are several hundred yachts not shown online, but you can Search for Caribbean Yachts, or Browse Caribbean Yachts. From both pages, click each yacht photo or name for details.
Michael Sawyer
November 13, 2009
I have just returned from 10 days in the British and US Virgin Islands. I personally inspected over 100 charter yachts in the BVI and USVI. Simply stated, the Virgin Islands offer superb value in yachts and crews. We can frequently offer you owner-operators, and contractually guarantee they will personally act as your crew. There are a number of impressive brand new yachts, and some new yachts to charter that are offering amazing values. You can Search for Caribbean Yachts, or Browse Caribbean Yachts. From both pages, click each yacht photo or name for details.Michael Sawyer
September 1, 2009
I have just returned from 10 days in Fiji, cruising aboard South Pacific motor yachts Vvs1 and Bel'Mare. Here's an interview about the trip:How did you find the island culture in Fiji compared with other charter destinations?
The local culture is unsurpassed. Experiencing a welcoming ceremony with rich singing and dancing is spectacular. People are genuine and extend a warm, heartfelt welcome.
You traveled to Fiji from Vancouver, Canada. How long did your travel take, and how might charter clients make the trip easiest?
I flew nonstop approximately 10½ hours on Air Pacific from Los Angeles, departing Los Angeles at 11:30 p.m. On arrival, I transferred to a hotel in the Denarau Island resort area in about 30 minutes.
This is logistically convenient and connects with a lovely hot air balloon experience, but the manmade island has beaches that are just okay, and the water off the beaches does not really beckon. Alternately, one could arrive to an island resort with lovely beaches, swimming, and snorkeling. We could look at flight arrival times and the interests of the party to make the most of their time before boarding their charter yacht.
Were the Mamanucas and Yasawas what you expected?
I had few expectations, as historically there have been few yacht charter options in Fiji.
Fiji is a vast cruising ground, with five major areas offering different attributes. Selecting the best area to fit the charter party’s interests would be important.
The Mamanucas are very close to Denarau. We cruised about two hours, then stopped and enjoyed a spectacular snorkel along a reef, and we snorkeled directly off the anchored yacht. Seeing the island used in the Tom Hanks movie “Castaway” was quite interesting.
The Yasawas are a world-class cruising ground. The scenery is mountainous and combines lovely golden grasses with lush vegetation. Our late-August travel dates were during Fiji’s winter, with modestly high temperatures by day and cool temperatures at night. I was able to sleep with my hotel door open, and a hatch open in my stateroom on the boat, which was very nice.
We covered all this in a short period with a fair amount of cruising, but one could position the yacht in a prime location and arrive or depart by seaplane to reduce the cruising time and distance.
How did you find the actual cruising in these islands compared with other charter destinations?
It’s lovely, and so uncrowded! Some nights, you can have an entire stunning bay to yourself. This combination of world-class quality and off-the-beaten-track atmosphere is fantastic.
Tell me your favorite two things about Bel’Mare.
The crew are utterly charming, and will win your hearts.
Bel’Mare is a large, fast, stable catamaran. Fast cruising at up to 20 knots saves considerable running time in the vast areas of Fiji. The boat's stability allows consideration of a wider variety of anchorages, including some highly remote locations. Screening a movie outdoors on a 100-inch projector screen is a perfect way to complete a day!
Tell me your favorite two things about Bel’Mare’s crew.
Bel’Mare’s crew members are gracious and elegant. They serenade you with lovely singing, and extend a warm welcome. They welcomed us aboard with a ceremony where we drank kava together.
I was greatly impressed with Capt. Neal Adams, who looked after countless details for us all, both before boarding and during the charter. Neal has a keen sense of humor and is a continual delight to chat with in any setting.
What was the best part of your charter in Fiji?
Getting to know a new, world-class cruising ground, and having world-class yachting experiences on Bel’Mare and the 112-foot Alloy motoryacht VvS1, which cruised with us in this exotic setting (see photo below). I also spent a full day on VvS1, diving with its dive instructor, having lunch, cruising all afternoon, and visiting with Capt. Andy Grocott, so I can contrast the two charter experiences precisely for clients seeking different types of boats and crews in the same location.