Can you believe it’s almost March?
Now is the perfect time to set the wheels in motion for a spring or summer luxury mega yacht charter holiday.
The specialists at 1-800 Yacht Charters and The SailAway Group sat down and came up with a short list of the top cruising destinations for 2011. They reviewed the “hot spots” from 2010, as well as the list of new locations that some mega yacht owners hope to visit this year.
The team compiled the list of the top 4 desirable yacht charter destinations for 2011 and the ultimate yachts to rent for the experience.
1. Explore the Indian Ocean, on CLOUD 9.
The beautiful islands of the Seychelles and Maldives await visitors in the Indian Ocean. Explore the area aboard yacht CLOUD 9, a 196-foot motor yacht built specifically for charter.
Visitors to 1-800 Yacht Charters’ website and blog page are quite familiar with this vessel. The winner of two design Awards, the superyacht is outfitted with a gym and comes with lots of water toys. Her rates begin at €315,000 per week.
2. Go Down Under, with luxury yacht GALAXY
Last month, Oprah Winfrey spent a day sailing Sydney’s famous harbor with Russell Crowe, as part of her “Ultimate Australian Adventure Tour.” There is little wonder why she chose this part of the world for her odyssey – from the vast Great Barrier Reef, to New Zealand’s scenic, craggy coastline, this is a yachtman’s paradise.
Indulge in luxury down under aboard the 183-foot GALAXY. Six cabins offer a party of 12 guests the ultimate in luxury accommodations. Her rates begin at $235,000 per week.
Come back tomorrow and we’ll share destinations 3 and 4 with you!
Do you have your own, “favorite destination” in which to rent a private yacht? Leave us a comment about your top spot, and we will share it with our readers. As our thanks, we will send you a special gift!
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VERTIGO sailing yacht
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Presenting the winners of the 2011 ShowBoats Design Yacht Awards. Held at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, mega yacht charter vessels beat private yachts for awards in design excellence. This is the second year in a row for such charteryacht success.
Superyacht owners and creative talents attended the event. They watched the luxury charter sailboat TWIZZLE, win. Her category was Recreational Area for Guest Use and Interior Design categories. Justin Redman of the design team at Redman Whiteley Dixon accepted the Neptune award for TWIZZLE.
Other charter yachts receiving honors included:
Motor yacht EXUMA received an Environmental Protection Award. She is 264 feet long, and was built by the Perini Navi Group and Picchiotti. Exuma has exterior design by Vitruvius Ltd and naval architect Philippe Briand,
“For the second year in a row, the world’s finest yachts for hire were in the spotlight,” beamed Jana Sheeder, President of SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants and 1-800 Yacht Charters. “There’s a deep commitment by these yacht owners to build vessels with amenities and aesthetics that are appealing to prospective charter clients. We are so proud to represent these amazing yachts, as they are among the newest and largest yachts available in the world’s best destinations.”
Private yachts are award winners, also. The 312 foot Blohm & Voss motor yacht PALLADIUM was the evening’s biggest winner. Designers Mick Leach and Mark Smith took home 4 Neptune Awards for her. She won Tender Design, Bespoke Furniture Item, Exterior Design & Styling and Interior Design.
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Many award-winning yachts are available for hire this winter
and spring in warm weather destinations, including Grand Bahama, St Barts, and St Lucia. Contact the 1-800 Yacht Charters destination pros at for further details about yacht charters in the Caribbean.
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While it is fairly common to see superyachts offer reduced rates for low-season private luxury yacht charters, it is rare when a 47 meter yacht announces reduced rates for the highly-sought summer dates of July and August.
Of course, when such an opportunity presents itself, we want our clients to be the very first to know!
The 154 foot motor yacht ORIENT STAR is offering a 15% discount for any July and August bookings reserved by March 10, 2017. The discount applies to charters of one week or longer. In terms of savings, a Greece yacht charter vacation onboard CMB Yachts ORIENT STAR will cost €153,000 per week, versus the published rate of €180,000 per week. Running expenses, VAT, and optional gratuity are additional.
Read through this entire blog, then when you get to the bottom, you’ll discover a special bonus offer, just for Charterers who reserve this, or any other yacht, through 1-800 Yacht Charters!!!
Truly spectacular yacht, super yacht ORIENT STAR was built by CMB Yachts and radiates volume, comfort and style. Greece is primarily available in the most popular summer charter destination. Moreover, the yacht owner will also consider charter inquiries for neighboring Turkey.
Luxury accommodations for 10 guests include a master suite on the main deck, with a study (private office) area, walk-in wardrobe and a spacious en suite bathroom. Below deck there are 2 twin cabins, as well as 2 double staterooms.
This amazing yacht and her professional crew will offer you an unparalleled superyacht experience, in the birthplace of civilization – Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Yacht Chef Rene Kappetein, aboard sail catamaran WORLD’S END, bested over a dozen talented luxury yacht charter chefs in the 50th annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show culinary competition.
Rene, the liveaboard yacht chef on the Fountaine Pajot Galathea 65 catamaran took first prize
in the division for yachts under 100 feet.
Second place was awarded to Adrian Martinon aboard catamaran LADY ALLIAURA.
Third place honors went to catamaran chef Caro Uy onboard Sunreef 70 catamaran MUSE. Readers might remember Caro from her profile in September outlining her passion for cooking and her love of travel..
Other winners included second place to Heather Kaniuk aboard motor yacht NUMPTIA in the superyacht division for boats 160 feet and larger; and chef Melinda Heinze onboard the world’s largest luxury sailing catamaran HEMISPHERE in the 100 to 159-foot category.
Kappetein’s victory earned him a profile story in an upcoming edition of Showboats International magazine, a silver-framed certificate, a magnum of Piper champagne, a Liat airline ticket to anywhere in the Caribbean, a Williams-Sonoma gift certificate, and a stay at the 5-star Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort.
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Come spend a week with family and friends aboard the Fountaine Pajot 65 catamaran WORLD’S END. Your crew will escort you to the most beautiful anchorages in the Caribbean. Discover magnificent islands, nature and warm and friendly new cultures. The itinerary, activities and the menu will be based on your preferences, to guarantee you and your guests a unique experience to cherish for a lifetime.
Contact the 1-800 Yacht Charters destination team today to book your luxury yacht charter vacation.
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