Everything went well onboard motor yacht TUONO (74′ Sunseeker motoryacht available for Florida yacht charters). Our clients went in the water and rode waverunners. The crew was great. Thanks for everything!
E. Torres
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Sail yacht HEMISPHERE is one of the world’s newest and largest yachts.
She is 145 feet long. Sailing yacht Hemisphere qualifies as the world’s largest luxury sailing catamaran. Hemisphere was built in the UK by the Pendennis Shipyard. This multihull features the naval architecture of Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP). They are additionally the designers of the 33rd America’s Cup winning multihull.
Michael Leach Design studios handled the interior. Insiders report an innovative design. Her creation blends speed and stability with space and contemporary style.
Decks are uncluttered. Visible deck hardware has been minimized. The 190 foot tall mast soars free of spreaders. All lines are concealed internally. Tenders are stowed out of sight. The port transom houses a full watersports complement. The scuba dive locker is served by a large hydraulic swim platform.
Catamaran Hemisphere has a draft of under 10 feet. She can cruise shallow draft destinations, therefore, she is ideal for Bahama yacht charters. In other words, she’s perfect for all shallow areas in the Caribbean.
The big Cat features a spacious flybridge. Besides that, she includes a jacuzzi, sunpads, and shaded dining. It also has a roomy indoor/outdoor living area on the main deck.
Five cabins with ensuite bathrooms are on the yacht. For instance, it offers accommodations for 10 to 12. Additionally, a professional crew of 8 operates the yacht.
Charter activity commences this winter, 2011, in the Caribbean. Equally important, her rates start at €175,000 per week.
In conclusion, be among the first to charter the world’s largest catamaran. Contact our destination specialists HERE today.
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It’s funny how superstitions and “tales of the unknown” tend to quietly creep into our lives and psyches.
You are going along just fine, oblivious to things that others consider eerie or supernatural. Suddenly, somebody (or something) plants a seed in your mind, and whammo – you are throwing salt over your shoulder for good luck, or giving a wide berth to the neighbors’ black cat sitting in your driveway!
Case in Point – planning a Bahama yacht charter vacation, or as I now refer to it: chartering a yacht in the Devil’s Triangle. Queue the creepy music and fog…
I was recently assisting a client in organizing a Lurssen yacht charter on motoryacht SOLEMATES. The gentleman wanted to take his family for a week-long adventure in the Bahamas. We were chatting on the phone when I heard his teenage son in the background say,
“Dude, I’m not down with a week in the Devil’s Triangle. Boats go there and people get abducted by aliens and disappear forever!“
The boys’ father said, “Jeremy, you’re watching too much cable TV. A little less Ghost Hunters and a little more studying…”
I remember chuckling to myself, but when I hung up the phone, I began to wonder… is there any credence to this kid’s apprehension?
The Devil’s Triangle is also known as the Bermuda Triangle, an area of the Atlantic Ocean bounded by Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and a point between Miami and Melbourne, Florida, in which numerous vessels and aircraft are said to have mysteriously disappeared.
The most famous disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle include the USS Cyclops ship lost in March, 1918. In addition, a U.S. Navy aircraft squadron, Flight 19, is said to have vanished in a green fog in December, 1945.
Scores of books have been written about the mystery of the triangle, and dozens of websites offer conjecture on who or what is responsible. Theories abound – from the occult to extraterrestrials.
Some sites offer a detailed list of planes, ships, and yachts that have vanished. It does make you wonder – how could so many boats and planes simply disappear?
Of course, many other books and websites detail how scientists and researchers have debunked the mysteries over the years. It seems simple explanations, like tropical storms and pilot error, are the probable culprits for the disappearances.
With science on their side, the U.S. Navy and the yachting industry pay little heed to the myths and legends. Lloyd’s of London, for example, the world’s leading market for specialized insurance, does not charge higher premiums for luxury mega yacht charter vessels transiting this heavily traveled area.
Still, I can’t get the silly notion of aliens in the Bahamas out of my head. Not Cuban rafters, but little green aliens with antennas on their heads and ray guns in their hands.
I’m with Jeremy, dude – I’m not “down” with the Devil’s Triangle.
Avoid the Bermuda triangle and spend a week in paradise on a Virgin Islands yacht charter. Contact our mythbusters, aka charter agents, HERE for more details.
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Wellness trends on superyachts include the latest gym equipment, fully-staffed mini-spas, and healthier menu options. The yachts and the overall charter experience are moving beyond the traditional yachting, for example, spa experiences throughout.
There is more onboard space for wellness. For instance, fitness areas and private deck space for meditation is typical now. Galleys are stocked with fresh, all-natural foods. Chefs accommodate foodies and draft more heart-healthy menus.
“The market has redefined the charter experience,” says Jana Sheeder, President of superyacht rental syndicate 1-800 Yacht Charters and SailAway Yacht Charters. “We’re witnessing a renaissance – a shift from the traditional cruise mentality to a sea-based adventure that nurtures the body and feeds the soul.”
Sheeder is keenly aware of the shift in priorities.
“The opportunity to truly relax and focus on mind, body, and soul is paramount to the modern charter customer,” she says.
Onboard the superyachts, chefs have revised their cooking styles and their menus. They now incorporate more organic foods, along with reduced sodium and lower sugar alternatives, to cater to the growing demand by charter guests for health-conscious meals.
The nature of onboard entertainment is evolving as well. Crews report guests spend less time watching TV and movies, and more time pursuing wellness activities. Charter brokers report more customers now inquire about the availability of exercise equipment and spa services.
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