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Luxury yacht charters: High Demand For Berths Expected For London Olympics Yacht Charters

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Aerial photograph of London England. The photograph shows multiple waterways where superyachts can be docked for the olympics.

Dockage in London for Olympics

LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES

Renting a luxury yacht charter vessel for the London Olympic Games is easy.  Securing a place to dock is a challenge, however.

 

BERTHS TO DOCK YACHTS

Event organizers expect a scramble for berths. Dockage along the Thames river and canals is premium.  Some of London’s waterways pass within 100 meters of the Olympic stadium at Stratford.  Last minute space is unlikely to be available. 

 

 

CHRISTINA O

Some vessels like the 99 meter legendary Mediterranean yacht charter motor yacht CHRISTINA O have already arrived in London to stake out a berth, nearly five months in advance of the Games.

 

Photograph of large white yacht with yellow smoke stack, CHRISTINA O, at anchor

Christina O superyacht

 

 

BERTHS AT ROYAL DOCKS

Back in May, 2011, we reported on berths being offered at the Royal Docks, adjacent to the ExCel Centre (the venue for Boxing, Wrestling, Fencing, Taekwondo, and Table Tennis).  As of March 1, local authorities report less than half of the 50 premium superyacht berths remain available.

 

COMPANY PRESIDENT COMMENTS

“One thing is certain.” says Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters and SailAway Yacht Charters. “For the month of August, 2012, London will be the luxury mega yacht charter capital of the world.”

 

LONDON OLYMPICS BY YACHT

The 2012 London Olympic Games take place from July 27 through August 12.  For a list of available yachts and up-to-date dockage information, contact 1-800 Yacht Charters special events coordinators at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/

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Queen’s Jubilee Flotilla to Set Sail in June 2012

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Queens Jubilee Flotilla photo. London harbor. Yachts and sailboats and colorful atmosphere under the London Bridge.

LONDON SPECIAL EVENT

Prior to the London Olympics in 2012, another special event exists.  A once-in-a-lifetime yachting spectacle in London wants you to participate. Truly a bucket list adventure
 

THAMES DIAMOND JUBILEE ROYAL RIVER PAGEANT

The Queen of England leads a flotilla of boats and yachts.  They present the Thames Diamond Jubilee Royal River Pageant on Sunday June 3rd 2012 to celebrate her 60 years on the throne.
 

PARTICIPATION NUMBERS

For example, over 1,000 boats and yachts of all sizes are expected to participate. 

 

CELEBRATE THE QUEEN

It is touted as one of the largest flotillas assembled on the Thames.  Approximately 30,000 people waving flags and cheering Her Majesty the Queen attend.  In addition, rowed boats, working boats, and pleasure vessels join luxury mega yacht charter vessels on the river.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO SEE AT THE JUBILEE?

Participation including

  • Beautifully dressed vessels – streamers, Union Jacks, fireworks
  • Crews and passengers in uniforms and fancy outfits
  • The armed forces
  • Fire Department
  • Police Department
  • Rescues
  • Historic boats
  • Wooden launches
  • Old steam vessels

 

LONDON OLYMPICS

Taking place just 6 week prior to the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics, the yachting spectacle will be enhanced with music barges, boats spouting water cannons, and pyrotechnic barges launching daytime fireworks. There will also be specially-constructed elements like a floating belfry – its chiming bells answered by those from riverbank churches.

PARADE ROUTE

 

Thames piers, riverside roads and bridges will be closed to traffic.  At the same time, 40 to 50 giant screens will be erected along the flotilla route.  The public can also enjoy the pageant from multiple vantage points to the left and to the right of the river. The flotilla concludes at Battersea Park.  The conclusion includes music and artist-led Jubilee-themed entertainment.

BACKGROUND

The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant celebrates Her Majesty’s sixty years of service to the British Commonwealth by bringing the Thames to life.  Pageants on the Thames date back to 1453. The River to include superyacht vessels and boats, clanging bells, and tooting horns will recall its royal heritage and its heyday as a working, bustling river.


EXPERIENCE LONDON BY YACHT

Participate in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Royal River Pageant this year.  In addition, secure a yacht and berth for the London Olympic games!  Your choice…  Contact our destination specialists HERE right now to reserve a yacht.

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