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85 Meter Yacht Charter Vessel Slashes Rates

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Photograph of a solid white motoryacht named MOONLIGHT II. There is a jetski zooming by the front of her, kicking up a wake. She is slowly underway, and she is heading toward the left side of the photograph. The sky is very blue with puffy clouds.

MOONLIGHT II Superyacht

 

Most yachts available for Mediterranean yacht charters cannot legally carry more than 12 guests.  Motor yacht MOONLIGHT II is the exception, with room for 36 passengers.  
For a limited time, this 280-foot superyacht is available at a deeply discounted rate.   
Formerly named motor yacht ALYSIA, the 85.3 meter yacht MOONLIGHT II is available in June for Euro 400,000 per week (regular rate is Euro 550,000 per week) – netting a savings of 27%.
Built in Greece by Neorion Syros Shipyard, the yacht boasts an amazing crew-to-guest ratio of 1-to-1: there are 36 crew onboard to attend to up to 36 passengers.   The yacht has many notable features.  For instance,
  • 18 cabins (10 Double, 8 Twin)
  • Spacious layout
  • Guest elevator from lower deck to sundeck
  • Health club
  • Fully-equipped Gymnasium
  • Large Cinema
Available throughout the Western Mediterranean, her current bookings are:
7 to 21 August 2012 (Nice / Nice)
13 to 26 July 2012 (Valetta / St Jean Cap Ferrat)

HOW TO RENT A SUPERYACHT

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Island Escape –  Feadship Yacht Charter Vessel Commits to Caribbean for Winter 2015

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After extended summer use by her owner, Feadship yacht HURRICANE RUN has committed to the upcoming winter 2015 Caribbean charter season.

Feadship yacht Hurricane Run profile on yacht charter

As of the date of this post, the yacht’s calendar is wide open for bookings in St. Martin, St Barts, and the Virgin Islands.  For year-end reservations over the Christmas or New Year’s holidays, the yacht requires a minimum 10-night reservation.  Charters of 5 nights or longer will be accepted for all other open dates.

Her weekly rental rate is $350,000 for the holidays, and $295,000 for all other winter dates.  Rates are plus all running expenses – items such as food, fuel, dockage, etc.

Built in 2009, Feadship yacht HURRICANE RUN was the recipient of the 2010 world Superyacht Award for “Best Interior Layout and Best Interior.”  Her bright, contemporary interior was designed by the famous Terence Disdale.

Onboard amenities include:

  • Excellent sundeck layout
  • Large swim platform
  • Enormous saloon
  • Mini gymnasium which can be converted into a guest cabin for a nanny or security staff
  • Zero-speed stabilization for comfort while at anchor
  • Fast, reliable WIFI internet
  • Full-beam master suite with private study

Her crew received an excellent testimonial from a charterer last December:

“It is not possible to have another New Year celebration experience like we had on Hurricane Run! No words can describe the Hurricane Run crew. Our children, grandchildren, nanny and I have made lifetime friends with each one. We can never thank you enough for such a special week!”

 

HOW TO PLAN A FEADSHIP YACHT CHARTER

In conclusion, contact us at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ right away.  Hurry and reserve popular superyacht Hurricane Run for your next family vacation in paradise.

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Luxury Yacht Charter Greece Popularity Increase

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Close up view of blue and white Greek flag. It is a wavy design, as if the flag is waving. The flag has royal blue and white horizontal stripes and a white cross in the top left corner,incorporated within the blue and white stripes.

Greek flag

GREECE – MORE POPULAR THAN EVER

Our summer charter season is over.  The result?  Greece is still a top 5 luxury yacht charter destination. In fact, visiting superyacht arrivals are up 10.75% compared to 2018!

There was worry a new Greek cruising tax would scare away business.  Nope!  Charter yachts poured into Corfu, Athens, and Mykonos in record numbers.

One issue does threaten hassle-free Greek yacht vacations.  It is Greek charter license regulations.

Let’s take a quick look at the regulations – and how we’ll help you enjoy a stress-free charter.

 

NO CHARTER LICENSE? – COULD BE A PROBLEM

Charter regulations introduced in 2018 are an inconvenience.  Both charter yachts and clients suffer.  Without a Greek charter license, commercial yachts must begin and end charters outside of the country.   Charter clients can’t board or disembark in any Greek port.  There are no exceptions other than safety or medical emergencies.   This makes it hard to enjoy a cruising itinerary in Greece.

Popular destinations like Santorini and Mykonos are far from ports outside of Greece.  For example, the distance between Bodrum, Turkey and Santorini is 189.45 kilometers. That’s about 102 nautical miles.  Yachts are not very fast.  It can take a day to get from Bodrum to Santorini.

If forced to begin and end outside of the country, you cannot enjoy the full beauty of Greece.  It’s simply too far to go in a 3-5 night short term charter.

One of our repeat clients asked to start his cruise in Montenegro and end in Mykonos.   His desired yacht has Turkish registration.  It did not have a separate Greek charter license.  The charter could not legally end in Mykonos.  It had to end in Turkey.  Instead of a 7 night charter, it would be a 9 night charter.  The client could not get away for 9 nights.

The inquiry was canceled.  Our client’s dream itinerary of cruising from Montenegro to Mykonos was put on hold.

 

THE SOLUTION

Now for the good news.  Most of the yachts we offer have a Greek charter license for the upcoming 2020 season.  With this license in place, clients can begin and end their vacations in Greek waters. Per Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters,

“We now maintain a database of 112 superyachts (40 meters and longer) that possess the desirable Greek charter license.”

 

Yes, we now maintain a database of 112 superyachts (40 meters and longer) with Greek charter licenses.  The largest Greek yacht rental in 2020 we offer is the Lurssen yacht FLYING FOX.   She was launched in 2019.  She stretches the tape at a whopping 136 meters (446 feet) in overall length!  Yacht Flying Fox can accommodate up to 25 guests.  Her price is €4,000,000 per week in high season (July/August).

There are more superyachts with Greek licenses. For example,

  • 99m yacht CHRISTINA O (from €560,000 per week)
  • 85m yacht SOLANDGE (from €910,000 per week)
  • 63m yacht 11.11 (from €650,000 per week)

 

In conclusion, charter a licensed yacht in Greece for a stress-free vacation.  We stand ready to plan your trip for you!  Contact 1-800 Yacht Charters at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/

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World’s Most Expensive Superyacht

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Collage of photos. The left side features a photo of a building spire in Monaco. The center features a yacht built to look like the streets of Monaco. The right side looks like another building spire (as seen on the yacht). The yacht is heading toward the upper right side of the screen.

Yacht designed after Streets of Monaco

TYPICAL YACHT IN MONTE CARLO?

We receive numerous inquires each summer for a yacht in Monte Carlo.  Somehow, we don’t think this is what the typical luxury yacht charter customer has in mind.: 
Plans are underway to build the world’s first $1 billion dollar yacht.

YACHT ISLAND DESIGN

British-based architects Yacht Island Design have come up with the concept of a James Bond-esque yacht that looks like a small city.  Motor yacht STREETS of MONACO will be a $1.1 billion project, built to resemble Monte Carlo, the municipality within the principality of Monaco, and known for its casino, luxury resorts, and annual Formula 1 Grand Prix race.

LAYOUT AND FEATURES

The +500 foot yacht will feature four levels and boast such items as a casino, go-kart circuit, tennis courts, and multiple pools with swim-up Jacuzzi bars. Plans also include a massive dining room with underwater views.  The vessel will not have traditional decks. Plans include buildings, including a replica of Monaco’s famed Hotel de Paris.

INTERIOR

Upper and lower living areas will be connected via a grand atrium. Seven guest suites, a library, and cinema will be situated in the lower level.   The owner’s suite, a three-story, 4,800 square-foot area, and an entertainment salon will make up the upper level.
“It is basically a floating city,” according to company director Rob McPherson. “The design theme called for a unique yacht that reflected the style and sophistication of the principality.”

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Sardinia Luxury Tax on Mediterranean Yacht Charter Vessels Abolished

Photograph of a secluded cove in Sardinia. View from the top of a rocky cliff, looking down into a cove with turquoise water and beach.  LUXURY TAX ABOLISHED The recent Mediterranean Yacht Charter show in Genoa, Italy, learned that the 3 year old Sardinia Luxury Tax is no more.   ABOUT THE TAX The repeal of the Sardinia Luxury Tax is especially good news to charter enthusiasts. Anyone considering a yachting vacation in the Mediterranean is fortunate.  The law […] read more

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Ferretti Yacht SEA STREAM brings Luxury Charter to Seychelles

Sea Stream. Photograph of motoryacht SEA STREAM underway. Headed to the right.The world of luxury yacht charter has finally arrived in the Seychelles.  Motor yacht SEA STREAM, a 76 foot Ferretti with room for 8 guests, is now available for Caribbean yacht charter enthusiasts looking for a new destination. Ferretti yacht SEA STREAM is now available as the only high quality, luxury crewed motor yacht available […] read more

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What to Pack for a Sailboat Vacation

Person in horizontal blue and white striped shirt. He is holding a duffle bag. The bag is navy blue with a yellow vertical stripe.  PLAN AND PACK Yikes! What to pack?  In just over three weeks, you leave on a week-long Bahama yacht charter vacation. You choose a sleek, performance, basic sailing yacht with crew.  Your menu provided to your yacht through your charter broker, and your crew is ready to welcome you aboard.  Seriously, what do you pack? […] read more

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