The manager of 100 foot superyacht INSATIABLE reached out to us today. Seems the owner of this super-popular Virgin Islands yacht charter vessel wants to shore up a gap in his reservation calendar and has offered us an incentive to secure a booking during the last two weeks of January, 2017.
Per the yacht’s manager, the owner of Broward yacht INSATIABLE has graciously offered us $1000 for any 7-night yacht charter Virgin Islands reservation we can deliver, to close his calendar for January.
We’ve got a better idea!!!
This is given in the spirit of Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters and her Team’s belief in Generosity and Giftivism. A gift to start your year off right. If you charter yacht INSATIABLE through 1-800 Yacht Charters, for either the third or fourth week of January, 2017, in the British and/or US Virgin islands, we’ll pass our $1000 bonus on to you – in the form of an instant rebate.
This is an exclusive offer – only available from 1-800 Yacht Charters – with our compliments.
LUXURY YACHT CHARTER SPECIAL FEATURES
Built by Broward Marine, the 100 foot yacht INSATIABLE offers affordable luxury for up to 6 guests in 3 staterooms. She recently received a brand new paint job, and underwent a refit, with many interior upgrades. Her special features make her the ultimate Virgin Islands luxury yacht charter option for small families or three couples. For instance, 32′ Intrepid center console towed tender, with twin 225 horsepower Mercury engines. It is great for fishing or exploration. In addition, a second tender, a 14′ Novurania with 50 mph that is excellent for towing a wake board or water-skiing. Next, a wave runner and 2 single-person kayaks. Moreover, the yacht has lots of snorkel gear. Lastly, she has three double guest cabins.
THE YACHT CHARTER PRICE
Caribbean Rate: $29,500 USD per week + running expenses (items such as food, fuel, bar, dockage, etc.)
You’ll receive an instant rebate of $1000 off the rate of $29500, and pay only $28,500 – a savings of 3%
A spectacular superyacht has a last-minute cancellation. We at 1-800 Yacht Charters are pleased to announce a special opportunity. This is your time to discover Antarctica this January on the world’s largest ice-breaking yacht. She is 77 meter (254 ft) motor yacht LEGEND.
THE ULTIMATE LUXURY EXPEDITION
We first introduced our readers to expedition yacht charter vessel LEGEND. We also discussed her upcoming schedule for Antarctica in a blog in October. Owner Jan Verkerk gave the green light to accept reservations in Antarctica through mid February, 2017. The ship is a commercial vessel from 1973. She was then purchased by Verkerk. He outfitted her in 2015-2016 as the ultimate luxury ice-breaker. This enabled charter clients the unique opportunity to explore one of the last great frontiers on the planet earth. This is from the comfort of a luxury yacht charter vessel.
ABOUT CHARTER YACHT LEGEND
The yacht is packed full of features. For instance, a helicopter and a 3-man submarine. Super yacht LEGEND allows her guests to explore the rare frozen world. She has an entirely new angle. Think of the early explorers who trekked across the frozen tundra in snowshoes and slept in tents!
Intimate gatherings and relaxation can be found in the cinema, the Balinese-themed spa, or bubbling away on deck in the heated Jacuzzi. There’s even a real fireplace in the saloon where you can cozy up and enjoy a good book.
Active guests can get their hearts pumping with a workout in the gym, exploring the ice packs on snow scooters, or hiking and coming face-to-face with the wildlife.
SUPERYACHT KEY FEATURES
Commercially-certified helipad
3-man submarine
Ice-breaking hull
Snow scooters
Balinese spa
Cinema
Swimming pool
Gym
26 guests in 13 staterooms
WHAT’S INCLUDED ON YACHT CHARTER?
The weekly rate for up to 26 guests is $460,000 plus running expenses, for example, food, fuel, dockage, bar, etc. (In addition, commercial passenger ship local taxes only when applicable). The charter fee includes personal laundry, normal communication costs, hotel supplies and basic internet. In addition, the speed is 248/512 internet speed. Higher internet speed is possible, but not included in the charter fee.
Further details of seasonal rates:
WEEKLY: € 460,000 per week
DAILY: € 76,667 per day – minimum 5 days
Delivery and re-delivery fees:
-Winter, Port of departure in the South, Falkland Islands
– Summer, Port of departure in the North, Bergen (Norway)
First 3 days at €20,000 per day; Extra days at €15,000 per day
These prices are plus fuel (450 liters/hr main engine + 70 ltr/hr per generator)
Delivery and re-delivery prices are fixed prices and don’t include fuel. Delivery fees are nonrefundable.
Helicopter (optional)Helicopter details: 4-5 Guests + 1 pilot / €260,400 per week including pilot insurance.
This is an estimated price, depending on the type of required helicopter and destination.
Submarine (optional)
Submarine: 2 guests + 1 pilot / €85,000 per week, including pilot, and insurance.Submarine: 2 guests + 1 pilot / €55,000 for 3 days, including pilot, insurance.
Discounts:
10% discount – 2 week charter
15% discount – 3 week charter
20% discount – 4 week charter
LEGEND BOOKINGS AND YACHT CHARTER CRUISING SCHEDULE
After spending time in Antarctica, equally important, the yacht will head to South America and the Caribbean, then on to the Mediterranean for the summer. Here are her current, confirmed expedition yacht charter vacations, and her schedule.
Bookings
21st December 2016 – 1st January 2017 / King George Island to King George Island, Antarctica
2nd – 9th January 2017 / King George Island to King George Island, Antarctica
10th – 17th January 2017 / King George Island to King George Island, Antarctica
12th – 19th February 2017 / King George Island to King George Island, Antarctica
18th – 28th March 2017 / Antigua to St Maarten
10th -17th June 2017 / Kangerlussuaq to Disko Bugt , Greenland
8th-15th July 2017 / Nice to Portofino
23rd – 30th July 2017 / Athens to Corfu (Option)
Cruising Schedule
December 2016 to February 2017: Antarctica & Patagonia (based in Falkland Islands)
March and April 2017: Patagonia & South America (based in Falkland Islands)
May to mid-June 2017: Greenland and Norway (based in Bergen)
A big surprise awaited 1-800 Yacht Charters at the 2016 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. We inspect several private yacht charter vessels for our clients planning vacations in the Caribbean each winter. Our professional organization, the Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) emailed membership regarding “big news” announcement at the show.
WHAT WAS THE ANNOUNCEMENT? DUPLICATION!!!
It certainly IS big news: Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) rebrands as the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA)
IYBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
On Friday, November 4th, Cindy Sailor, our FYBA Executive Director, held a news conference at the FYBA display booth to announce the change.
“When we mapped out the FYBA membership, it reinforced what we already knew, that FYBA is truly an international organization with members operating in popular yachting areas not just in Florida but around the globe,” said Sailor. “Our new name, ‘International Yacht Brokers Association,’ better reflects who we are — the largest and most prestigious group of professional yacht and charter brokers in the world.”
“The 1300-plus members of our association are dedicated to raising the standard of professionalism in our industry. While many of us have home offices here in South Florida, the yachting capital of the world, many of our member’s sales and yacht charter private vacations take place in other parts of the world. This rebranding better portrays the diversity of our global reach and the impact our members have on the overall yachting industry.”
WHO IS IYBA?
It is an organization from nearly 30 years ago. Members represent more than 400 businesses. First, businesses are responsible for 20 percent of all international yacht sales. Second, they equate to 50 percent of all U.S. domestic yacht sales. Third, a staggering 80 percent of all yacht sales transactions held in the state of Florida.
OTHER YACHT CHARTER COMPANY MEMBERS
The world’s leading charter brokerages, such as Fraser Yachts, Camper and Nicholsons, Northrop and Johnson, and boutique independent agencies like our own 1-800 Yacht Charters are all IYBA members.
OTHER IYBA RESPONSIBILITIES
The influence of IYBA extends beyond yacht sales and luxury yacht charter services. The IYBA Public Affairs Committee lobbies the U.S. and Florida legislation for the benefit of the yachting industry as a whole. This regards multiple issues. For instance, boating safety and regulations, financial affairs, and environmental matters.
Sailor believes our members and our Association have earned the recognition of our peers around the globe.
“As we go into the 2016 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, an event that also started out as Florida-specific and grew into the world’s largest in-water boat show, our new brand positioning will help IYBA members to command the respect from our domestic and international colleagues that they deserve” said Sailor.
LOGO SIMILARITIES
Here, here, Cindy – we couldn’t agree more!!! (The similarity of IYBA’s new corporate logo to our long-established 1-800 Yacht Charters logo shows the kindred spirit of the yacht charter and brokerage industries!) Nice to know that we are consistently monitored and duplicated. Very flattering. Just shows that 1-800 Yacht Charters, the originator of The Superyacht Experience™, is THE industry leader!
So, you’re just itching to get back on the water and enjoy another private luxury yacht charter vacation. Suddenly, you remember your wife mentioned it was time to renew your family’s passports…six months ago!
Now you’re in a pickle. You go to the United States Department of State website, and your heart sinks… According to the site, the total time it takes to process a routine passport application, and for you to receive the mailed passport, is 4 to 6 weeks. Yikes!
Even with expedited (code for: “more expensive”) service, it will still take at least 2-3 weeks from the time of application, including mailing time.
Without valid passports, it looks like that last-minute charter yacht vacation is going to be put on hold.
Or is it?????????
NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO PASSPORT REQUIRED
Fortunately for you, there are several great Caribbean yacht charter destinations where a passport is not required to enjoy a luxury yacht charter holiday. These destinations are often overlooked by Americans – bypassed for the traditional charter hotspots like the British Virgin Islands, St Barts, and the Bahamas. Most are within a half-day’s travel time from much of the United States, and are all are well worth a visit by boat.
Here are three of our favorite destinations where bare feet and bathing suits are the dress code, and passports are not required…
THE NO PASSPORT REQUIRED LIST 1 of 3
US VIRGIN ISLANDS (St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island) – Just a rock’s throw away from the more popular British Virgin Islands, the USVI is ideal for a short-term getaway, say 3-4 nights. Yes, there are dozens of small islands to visit in the BVI, the USVI has some great protected anchorages, wonderful snorkeling, fantastic nature preserves, and a major international airport in St. Thomas that makes coming and going a snap.Yacht Charter tip: consider starting your trip from Red Hook (St. Thomas), on the east end of the island, versus the downtown area of the capital, Charlotte Amalie. This way, you can avoid the congestion and large crowds of tourists that swarm Charlotte Amalie when the numerous cruise ships arrive.
Things to do:
There are just SO many wonderful activities to do in St. Thomas. Here are just a few (thanks to the USVI Tourism Bureau):
Visit a tropical botanical garden
Zipline the Virgin Islands
Take a helicopter tour around the island
Skydive in St. Thomas
Go duty-free shopping
Volunteer at the local animal shelter
Go on a birdwatching tour
NUMBER 2 of 3
SPANISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (Vieques, Culebra, and a multitude of smaller islands and cays) – Did you know the Spanish Virgins are only 6 miles off the eastern coastline of Puerto Rico? The United States military used these islands for bombing practice until 2003, so there has been little exploitation in term of commercial development – a round-about way to say the islands are pristine and unspoiled. The water is crystal clear, and the reefs are teeming with marine life.Yacht charter tip: Try to plan your luxury yacht charter during the week, and not on the weekend – local boaters from the mainland invade on the weekends!Things to do:For fantastic vistas, hike up to the small lighthouse on the highest hill on Culebrita island, or snorkel or SCUBA dive the reefs along the 12-mile chain of little islands known as La Cordillera
NUMBER 3 of 3
KEY WEST (and the nearby Florida Keys) – This is truly the easiest destination to reach for Americans, as you can get there by plane, car, or even by boat. The southernmost city in the United States, Key West is an island paradise and unlike anywhere else in the country. The locals are quirky but fun-loving folks, and there’s plenty of points of interest, and lots of protected anchorages in the adjacent lower Florida Keys chain of islands.Yacht charter tip: many of the world’s largest yachts call South Florida home. A large fleet of luxury yacht charter vessels are based in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Consider a one-way charter, starting in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, then cruising south through the Florida Keys and concluding in eclectic Key West. A one-way trip will give you more exposure to the unique charm of the Keys, and you can fly home from Key West International Airport.
Things to do: Cruise to Fort Jefferson off the coast of Key West, and snorkel in the clear waters; stroll the shops, art galleries, and casual bars along Duvall Street; experience the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Feedspot, a 4-star rated RSS Reader, has selected the luxury yachting lifestyle blog of 1-800 Yacht Charters as one of the Top 30 “Best Yacht Blogs on the Planet.“ The company joins a distinguished list that includes Reddit, and the boating magazines, Yachting and Yachting World.
In recognizing 1-800 Yacht Charters, Anuj Agarwal, founder of Feedspot said,
“This is the most comprehensive list of best Yacht blogs on the internet and I’m honoured to have you as part of this!”
THE SELECTION PROCESS
According to Agarwal, the top 30 sites are selected and ranked based on the following criteria. For instance,
Google reputation and Google search ranking
Influence and popularity on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites
“There are hundreds of yachting-oriented websites and blogs, and to be selected for this award is truly an honor,” said Sheeder. “Our goal was to go beyond just describing the yachts in our fleet, in order to share the joys of the yachting lifestyle with our readers. We make it a point to cover diverse topics such as nautical fashion trends, travel tips, and last-minute vacation specials. Our USP is ‘Delivering the Superyacht Experience™,’ and that process begins with reliable information. Our blog is integral to that process. We work hard on our content for our readers. We welcome their comments and suggestions as to topics for us to cover.”
ABOUT FEEDSPOT
Feedspot is a modern RSS Reader.
“If you’re trying to keep up with news and content on multiple web sites, you’re faced with the never ending task of visiting those sites to check for new content,” says Agarwal. “Feedspot allows you to put all of your reading in one location.” Feedspot arranges their blog feeds in master categories such as Fashion, Education, Business, Health, Sports, and Culture.
FEEDSPOT GOLD
For advertisement-free reading, Feedspot offers their premier service, Feedspot Gold. According to their website, this subscription-based service includes:
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