On the heels of the $161/pp Virgin Islands yacht charter special offered by Nautitech 47 catamaran NEMO comes this new offer for NEMO charters in Greece:
The discounts apply to charters taken June, July, August, or September, 2011. Reservations must be completed prior to April 30, in order to secure the discounts.
The regular charter rates, for 2 to 8 passengers are €13,500 per week, plus expenses in June and September (low season), and €14,500 per week, plus expenses in July and August (high season).
The crew’s favorite area in Greece to explore by yacht is the Ionian archipelago. Reachable through international flights to Preveza, good weather and sea conditions are a constant in the summer. There always seems to be a breeze for sailing, and there are plenty of secluded bays in which to anchor and swim in clear, green waters. Small villages with traditional tavernas dot the coastline.
Rates include:
Items not included in the price are:
You owe it to yourself and your family to relax and enjoy a relaxing and unique vacation. Enjoy an exotic destination! Come explore the home of the gods. Click https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ to contact our destination specialists at 1-800 Yacht Charters to arrange your own Greek odyssey on a sailing vessel or powerboat.
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Trending ultra-green yachting continues. News of a decor option that smells a little fishy to us appears. Salmon skin upholstery!
The latest of these is the use of salmon skin upholstery. Touted as an environmentally-friendly, cruelty-free decor option, it is suitable for superyacht interiors. Salmo Leather GmbH, is the leader in this business, creating leathers from the skins of salmon raised on certified organic fish-farms in Ireland. To illustrate, it looks similar to snakeskin, and salmon leather can be enjoyed guilt-free. It is beneficial in that it is not leather from endangered species.
The company has named the product “Nanai.” This word is an homage to the salmon skin tanning techniques and traditions of the Eastern Siberian Nanai people. They have fished salmon on the Amur river for thousands of years.
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New York-based seaplane company, Fly The Whale, has just introduced service in the Caribbean.
In addition, Fly The Whale is also making many provisioning runs – delivering fresh seafood, produce and flowers to superyacht vessels at anchor in the sound. According to charter maven Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters, the flight service is long overdue.
“Local ferry boats and water taxis run on set schedules and infrequently on weekends,” says Sheeder. “This new service might just become the most convenient way to get to yachts in the North Sound – particularly in light of the new YC Costa Smeralda marina opening there in the near future.”
According to the company’s website, the company flies state-of-the-art aircraft, piloted by the industry’s best-trained pilots. All flights are operated in strict accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 regulations. If flights are canceled due to inclement weather or maintenance issues, Fly The Whale refunds the fare.
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Perini Navi Group shocked the world. They tackled a project to build a 50 meter motor yacht. The Picchiotti built yacht EXUMA, is the first motor yacht of the Vitruvius series. What is shocking is that they are better known for sailing yachts, for instance, MELEK, and PANTHALASSA.
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Charter Planner Worksheet created by The SailAway Group
Recently, a new customer called our charter department. She wanted to plan her very first Caribbean yacht charter vacation.
The lady had visited our website and viewed the yachts we have listed for the Caribbean in the category,
To help this woman and other customers compare yachts, our team has implemented a “Charter Planner” worksheet.
Still not sure if a yacht and crew are the right fit for your charter? Contact our team of consultants HERE to discuss your best options.
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We reflect upon the continued expansion of business from sailing yachts to motor yachts. Things change so much, and so do we. SailAway now cross-promotes its private yacht rental brand as 1-800-YACHT CHARTERS. To illustrate, all names are a part of The SailAway Group.
We began in the 1970’s as a business focused on luxury sailing charter vacations in the Virgin Islands. For instance, smaller boats (mostly sailboats), typical itineraries between the islands, smaller selection of watersports toys. SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants has grown into a web-based network of the newest and largest yachts, in the world’s best destinations, with charter personnel worldwide.
Company President, Jana Sheeder, has witnessed the change.
As a result, Sheeder explains,
“Our industry has not just grown – it has evolved. In the early years, the term ‘yacht charter‘ was synonymous with sailboat charters in the Virgin Islands. As the global economy expanded in the 90’s, the penchant for yacht owners to build larger and larger vessels reached a fevered pitch, especially in the motoryacht sector. These larger vessels had far greater capacity to carry more fuel and supplies and to cruise further than their predecessors.”
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“Don’t leave home without them.” That was the warning that actor Karl Malden shared with TV viewers in the 70’s in a series of ads for traveler’s checks. At the time, these checks were the safest way to carry money while traveling.
“After last season, we noticed many retail outlets in Europe have ceased to accept traveler’s checks, ” states Jana Sheeder, President of SailAway Yacht Charters. “Travelers who have relied on these checks for years are finding themselves in a cash-flow limbo.”
For years, travelers turned to traveler’s checks as a way to carry something close to cash safely. For a small fee, companies such as American Express promised quick replacement if the checks were lost or stolen.
“The few places that still accept them are charging large commissions to change them. Compounding the problem are the exchange rates, often 10% less than the rate you can get through an ATM machine.”
Brian Kelly, an expert who blogs about awards points while traveling, concurs. In a related interview, Kelly said, “People should get a credit card that works for them. Many credit cards offer fraud protection, awards points and some even provide rental car insurance at no additional cost.”
• Check on the exchange rate fees. While many banks will not charge an ATM fee, there are sometimes large exchange rates for using an ATM overseas. For this reason, use the ATM as little as possible, and consider a prepaid travel card. (You can purchase prepaid travel cards through banks and credit card companies. They are safe and secure.) If you do use an ATM, use the one at the bank, rather than the independent ones on street corners.
• If you plan on leaving a gratuity for your luxury mega yacht charter crew, consider a bank wire transfer. Make arrangements with your charter broker to wire the tip to the captain at the conclusion of the charter. “Most crews are not in a position to accept credit or debit cards,” says Sheeder. “In today’s world, it doesn’t make sense to carry large sums of cash for the purpose of leaving a tip. Wire transfers are simple, fast and safe.“
What do you consider the safest way to pay for good and services when you travel? Share your tips and comments with us at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/
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The 141′ schooner, THIS IS US, is offering a 22% discount for a luxury sailing charter in the Mediterranean.
For a 7-night odyssey, July 4 through 11, 2011, the yacht is reducing its rate from €60,000 per week to €54,000 per week – a huge savings of €16,000!
Sail yacht THIS IS US offers accommodations for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins.
Holland Jachtbouw launched this 141′ schooner in late 2005, as both a high-performance yacht, rigged for regatta racing, as well as a comfortable yacht charter vessel. Built to MCA safety standards, the sailing yacht has an ideal layout for chartering, with an owners’ stateroom, VIP suite, two guest cabins, and generous amounts of deck space. Her lifting keel gives the vessel access to shallow waters – a rarity on megayachts of her size.
For additional photos, crew profiles, and more information regarding availability and any of our super yacht charters, please contact our charter specialists at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/
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The practice of leaving a tip is a common one in the traditional hospitality industry. However, the concept becomes clouded when it comes to luxury yacht charter vacations.
Questions like these highlight the controversy over whether a charter yacht crew should be tipped. The topic is further skewed by the fact that many charterers come from cultures where tipping is not commonplace.
Many solutions have been suggested by yacht crews and charter brokers. Some feel a customary tip should be “built in” to the charter rate, but others worry that the addition of a 10-20% bump could price a yacht out of the market.
Industry maven Jana Sheeder, President of The SailAway Group believes the solution lies in effective communication between the client, the charter broker, and the crew.
“Our brokers are in the best position to explain to clients the customary practice of offering a gratuity to the yacht crew if services meet or exceed expectations,” says Sheeder.
“Rarely do we encounter a situation where a crew does not receive a tip, and we attribute this to the communication process.”
Whether or not a client tips, Sheeder points out that the final decision is beyond debate.
“Ultimately, any gratuity given is at the sole discretion of the charterer. We are in the customer service business and must remember that we, both brokers and yacht crews, are here to meet the customer’s needs. We are paid for the work we perform – anything extra is just that – extra.”
What do you think? Should yacht charter crews receive a tip?
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Should you purchase travel insurance to protect the money you have spent on a luxury yacht charter? The answer seems to vary, depending upon who you ask. Many travel agents and consumer advocates advise travelers to buy it, while many others say to skip it.
Adding to the dilemma is the difficulty for consumers to understand the components of the insurance.
Typically, there are three components of most travel protection plans – trip cancellation/interruption, personal effects coverage, and emergency medical insurance. Let’s review each of these.
1. Cancellation Insurance – Coverage can cost anywhere from 5 to 8% of the total cost of travel. For example, travel insurance for a $10,000 Virgin Islands yacht charter vacation would cost between $500 and $800. Before purchasing this insurance, consider the fact you might already be covered under insurance you already have.
If you paid for your trip with a credit card, look into the trip cancellation benefits provided by your credit card company. Many card companies include some coverage.
2. Personal Effects – The protection for personal effects offered in travel insurance plans may also be redundant. Your homeowner’s plan may cover the loss of personal effects when traveling. (REMEMBER – you are probably responsible to pay any loss amount up to the deductible).
What about lost luggage? Again, you may already be covered, as most airlines reimburse up to $3,300 for lost bags on domestic travel and $1500 for international travel.
If your purchased your flights with a credit card, some credit cards provide lost baggage coverage as well as protection for car rental losses.
3. Emergency Medical – This gets tricky. It is advisable to consider additional travel medical insurance to cover medical emergencies, particularly IF you plan to participate in higher risk activities such as water skiing, scuba diving, and riding personal watercraft, such as waverunners, when traveling abroad.
Let’s say you are on a crewed catamaran charter in the Caribbean. If you need emergency medivac and treatment, these costs may not be covered by your existing medical insurance.
Jana Sheeder, a yacht charter industry maven and President of 1-800 Yacht Charters and SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants, encourages travelers to check with their existing health insurance provider to determine what is covered when they travel. It takes only a few minutes to contact them, and it could potentially save you thousands of dollars (and headache). Says Sheeder, “
If your plan does not offer coverage when you are abroad, give serious consideration to purchasing additional medical coverage.”
For more information, visit the website InsureMyTrip. They represent over 20 insurers with various plans and prices.
So what’s the bottom line? The financial loss incurred by a cancelled charter is a risk many people can accept, so trip cancellation insurance probably IS NOT necessary; however, the consideration of medical coverage requires more thought and research. Major items not covered in your family’s medical plan may necessitate the purchase of travel medical insurance.
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