Lagoon Catamaran for Caribbean Yacht Charter Vacation
Happy 30th birthday, Lagoon! Thank you for all that you’ve done for the catamaran charter industry — here’s to another 30 years.
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Many of her clients are still onboard their yachts enjoying their 2013 year-end St Barts yacht charter vacations. Jana Sheeder, President and Co-owner of SailAway Yacht Charters and 1-800 Yacht Charters comments. She takes a few minutes to reflect on the year that was (and offers us a glimpse of what’s to come in 2014.
Q: The charter industry still seems to be recovering from the global economic downturn of the past couple years. Did 2013 represent an uptick in the volume of charter business?
Sheeder: “Our research indicates 2013 showed significant improvement in charter revenues when compared to both 2011 and 2012. Many newly-built yachts enter the charter marketplace in 2013. These are builds that had stalled while under construction during the height of the downturn. As the global economy began to pick up, delayed construction projects commenced.
The result is a beautiful new fleet of superyacht charter vessels that hit the seas in time for the 2013 summer Mediterranean charter season.”
Q: Did the year end on an uptick?
Sheeder: “We haven’t seen any industry data yet, so we can’t speak for our competitors. We can tell you in terms of the Caribbean yacht charter marketplace, SailAway (1-800 Yacht Charters) had its strongest December in over 3 years. While the inquiries for smaller vessels did not grow, our bookings of superyachts – some of the largest yachts in the world – increased significantly.
Presently, we have the two largest charter vessels currently docked in St Barts for 9 night charters – motor yacht LAUREL (240 feet, $525,000 per week) and the Lurssen yacht charter motoryacht MARTHA ANN (230 feet, 600,000 EUROS per week).”
Q: What was the biggest change you witnessed in 2013 in the charter industry?
Sheeder: “I would have to say the ending of VAT exempt charters in France. For many years, our clients enjoyed St. Tropez yacht charters and summer vacations along the Cote d’Azur, free of the burden of VAT. That all changed in the summer of 2013 when the French yacht charter VAT went into effect. As of July 15, 2013, charterers can expect to pay an additional 9.8% for their Côte d’Azur yacht charter.”
Q: Are you optimistic as you look ahead to 2014?
Sheeder: “Our team is extremely optimistic as we focus on incremental growth in 2014. During the economic downturn, while many of our competitors hunkered down to ride out the storm, we took a contrarian approach. We focused our efforts on increased marketing. Our strategy was simple – stay in touch with existing clients and prospects. We wanted to be “easy to find” once the economy turned around.
Internally, we call it our “Tip of the Tongue” project. Clients had tightened their belts during the downturn, and we were committed to be the brand they remembered (always on the tip of the tongue) when they were ready to loosen their discretionary income belts again!
Now that 2014 is here, we are excited to announce that, for instance
The sky’s the limit! It will be an exciting, challenging, and awe-inspiring year!”
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Trends in smartphone technology for yacht charter
In conclusion, here’s to another wonderful year ahead! Thank you for making a difference with 1-800 Yacht Charters!
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The finalists for the 2014 ShowBoats Design Awards are announced. One of the world’s largest yachts, the 72 meter motor yacht AXIOMA, is included. She is nominated for two awards.
New to the charter market, yacht AXIOMA – Ex Red Square, is competing in two categories. First, Best Interior Design – Displacement Motor Yachts, 60 meters and larger. Second, Best Exterior Design and Styling – Displacement Motor Yachts, 60 meters and larger.
Yacht Build by Dunya Yachts in 2013. Design by Alberto Pinto. AXIOMA has enormous volume. She features six decks. The yacht has over 30,000 square meters of space.
Axioma yacht is available this winter. Her rate is EURO 490,000 per week. In addition, running expenses. For instance, fuel, water, dockage, taxes.
22 Dec – 01 Jan 2014 St Maarten
02 – 12 Jan 2014 St Maarten
13 – 18 Jan 2014 St Maarten
23 – 30 Mar 2014 T/B/A
01 – 21 Apr 2014 Transit to Europe
The ShowBoats Design Awards are season number 5. They shine the spotlight on the yachting industry. In specific, the most talented designers and builders. The international list of nominees is expansive. For instance, superyacht owners and designers. In addition, industry leaders gather for a gala event Monday, February 24. Held at Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Austria. The awards ceremony takes place on the first evening. Specifically, of the Superyacht Design Symposium. It is a two-day affair for superyacht owners and industry professionals.
Importantly, there are yachts of similar size and capacity. These include 2011 Fincantieri motor yacht SERENE. In addition, 2011 Feadship motor yacht AIR and SYCARA V.
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“In each of the past three summer seasons, we have seen an increase in interest in Dalmatian yacht charter adventures in Croatia,” says Sheeder. “We are advising our clients to budget not only for the increase in VAT, but also for the higher excise taxes on fuel that were approved in November. In short, the cost to enjoy both a Croatia bareboat rental or a fully crewed yacht vacation will cost about 5% more in the summer of 2014.”
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Lazzarini Jet Capsule
Jet capsule with night lighting
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