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About Jana Sheeder

Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters. Providing The Superyacht Experience(R) since 1976. Private luxury yacht charter vacations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, South Pacific, South Florida, Miami and The Keys, Italian Rivera, Belize. Megayacht charter company focused on generosity, Pay it Forward, Random Acts of Kindness, Giftivism, giving back to the ocean, to the needy, and the environment with every superyachting charter. Providing eco-friendly alternatives while on yacht charters and known for 6-star customer service, experience, and generosity. One of the original yacht charter companies.
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Ask the Pros: Are Private Yacht Charter Boats As Safe As Cruise Ships?

Children jumping off of the back of a sailboat into the ocean

“My neighbor recently rented a boat with a crew for a family vacation in the Virgin Islands. It sounds like fun but I wonder if it’s safer to take a cruise on a big ship. Any thoughts that might sway me? Thanks.” Marilyn W, Miami, FL Great question, Marilyn. In our opinion, private yachts are […]

Ask the Yacht Charter Pros: How to Pay Less VAT (Tax) on a France Yacht Charter Vacation?

Jana Sheeder sitting on the aft couch of a yacht in a marina

QUESTION “I’m planning a 10 day private yacht charter in St. Tropez and the South of France in July. My broker say VAT is 20%. That’s seems a lot. Is there way to not pay this?” Xavier E, Barcelona, Spain ANSWER Answer provided by Jana Sheeder, President 1-800 Yacht Charters: “The bad news, Xavier, is […]

Award-Nominated Luxury Yacht Charter Vessel Offers Deep Winter Discounts

Luxury yacht Turquoise at anchor with 2 jetskis playing beside the yacht

TIRED OF WINTER CHILL? Looking to escape the winter chills and head to the Caribbean with the family? Motoryacht TURQUOISE has a warm offering waiting for you. DISCOUNT OFFERED How does a whopping 30% discount sound for your next luxury yacht charter vacation? PRESENTING TURQUOISE The 182 foot (55.4m) motor yacht TURQUOISE has […]

Award-Winning Interior Design Captured In Yacht SEALYON Video

Aerial photo of motoryacht SEALYON underway

Award-Winning Style Motor yacht SEALYON first launched in 2009 . Her name at the time was yacht CANDYSCAPE II. We remember saying, “This yacht has, ‘it.“ IT refers to that exceptional fusion of glamour, design, and quality. For instance, many sing the praises of the Espen Øino-designed superyacht. She is built by Italy’s Viareggio Super Yachts. The […]

Award-winning Superyacht AXIOMA Offers Caribbean Yacht Charter Special

THE SPECIAL Due to a last-minute cancellation, motor yacht AXIOMA is now available for a year-end reservation over the New Year’s Eve holidays and is offering a deeply reduced rate to secure a new booking. Normally priced at Euro €550,000 per week for holiday dates, the owner has reduced the price to €490,000 per […]

Award-Winning Superyacht Offers Discount for France Yacht Charter Events

WHAT TO DO IN CANNES? Planning on walking the red carpet at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival? Or sitting front row at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix? If you are, the owner of one of the world’s largest yachts for hire has put forth an enticing offer for participating and spectating at these fabled Côte […]

Bahamas COVID Travel Guidelines For The Holidays

Photograph of a family enjoying a charter on a catamaran sailboat at anchor. They are playing in the water and sunbathing on the deck. The water is clear and turquoise. There is an island in the background. The sailboat is all white. There are 6 people on the boat. The boat is facing the upper right side of the photograph

FATIGUE FROM BEING HOUSEBOUND? Looking for a change of scenery? We get it. “Pandemic fatigue” is starting to set in for most of us. Indeed, the idea of escaping the “Covid blues” sounds better and better every day. Covid travel restrictions are important to know. COVID-19 GUIDELINES BELOW For many affluent travelers, a holiday […]

Bali Yacht Charter Chef Makes Foodie Tiramasu

Photograph of a chef on a wooden sailboat. He is in the galley. He is standing over a frying pan, and is is smiling. He is wearing a beige short-sleeved t-shirt.

MAN IN MOTION Travel is a way of life for Chef Jorge Valderrama. He holds culinary diplomas from schools in Santiago and Lima, Peru. His career is punctuated by working and training in diverse destinations. For instance, South America Australia New Zealand Singapore However, he never forgets he is from Peru. Jorge has […]

BELOW DECK cancelled? TV Show Cancellations

Photograph of the back of the sailboat underway. The photo shows part of the name of the sailboat. It says PARSIFAL. The waves are lapping at the bottom of the sailboat as it seemingly sails along. Yacht is featured on bravo television series, Below Deck

HEADS UP! TV IS CHANGING The list of television shows canceled has been released by the networks. Are Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Sailing Yacht on that list? MANY SHOWS CANCELED No one knows the exact reasons for the cancellation of particular shows. In specific, decreased viewership, lack of political correctness, unpopular storylines? […]

Best Champagne? The Ultimate Luxury Yacht Charter Bubbly

three people sitting in a spa on the deck of a yacht - full champagne glasses in foreground of photo

WHY CHAMPAGNE? Is there anything that speaks to the joy of “la bonne vie” as perfectly as enjoying a glass of champagne while onboard a yacht at sea? Luxury yacht charter Maven and President of 1-800 Yacht Charters, Jana Sheeder, agrees. Time aboard a luxury yacht charter vessel is the perfect platform to reconnect with friends […]