The new Louis Vuitton spring 2012 collection urges customers to, “Embrace the spirit of travel,” and 1-800 Yacht Charters is here to help you embark on that journey – in style. Above all, you have arrived.
FREE TRAVEL BAG
Now through April 30, book a 7-night Mediterranean yacht charter onboard the 27 meter motor yacht COCA VI and receive a free LV Travel Bag* – courtesy of COCA VI and 1-800 Yacht Charters.
Coca VI Superyacht
LOUIS V.
The name Louis Vuitton is synonymous with style, craftsmanship, and luxury travel. Arno Leopard motor yacht COCA VI exemplifies those same high standards.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Launched in 2000 and refit in 2008, Motoryacht COCA VI is in spotless condition. She has to be seen to be believed. She offers accommodations for six guests in three staterooms, a Jacuzzi tub on the sun deck, and a spacious master suite.
RATE
Based in Antibes, France, along the famous Côte d’Azur, her weekly rate is € 35,000.00 plus all running expenses.
Summer is near, and once again luxury yacht charter motor yacht COCA VI is teaming up with1-800 Yacht Chartersto give away afree Louis Vuitton travel bag to each client booking a 1 week or longer charter.
The promotion was incredibly well-received last summer. The Arno Leopard motor yacht’s owner and 1-800 Yacht Charters have again teamed up to repeat the offer.
There are many yachts available for charter in the South of France. COCA VI dominates the market with multiple features. For instance, her modern and fresh interior. In addition, her high-tech features and stellar reputation in the Western Mediterranean yacht charter industry. Her sexy shape along with her high cruising speed is the perfect pairing for those who want to enjoy the Côte d’Azur in style.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Leopard yacht COCA VI accommodates up to 6 guests. She offers 3 staterooms on the lower deck. The master stateroom features a king-sized bed. Her VIP has a queen. The twin cabin features two single beds. Each stateroom has ensuite facilities.
A FAVORITE PART OF THE YACHT
The sundeck is a part of the yacht that clients love for her features. For example, the wet bar, an amazing sound system, lounge areas, sun pads, and a hot spa pool. Just about everything you need to enjoy the South of France lifestyle! See and Be Seen this summer aboard sexy and gorgeous luxury yacht COCA VI.
RATE
M/Y Motoryacht COCA VI is based in Antibes, France, year-round. As of this writing, her weekly rate is 35,000 euros, plus running expenses.
Our Team navigated congested roads and waterways of Miami Beach for the past 4 days at the 2018 Miami Yacht Show. We are now thrilled to announce the Miami show will relocate to the mainland! It heads near downtown Miami, for the 2019 installment of the annual event!
WHY NOT IMMEDIATE?
As expected, the move depends upon state and federal permits. Once approved, the show relocates to the Resorts World property (formerly the headquarters of the Miami Herald newspaper). The location is just north of downtown Miami. It is next to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Sea Isle Marina.
WHO MANAGES THE SUPERYACHT SHOW?
The show is managed and co-owned by Informa and IYBA, the International Yacht Brokers Association (our company President, Jana Sheeder is a member of IYBA). The event runs concurrently with the Miami International Boat Show, which is owned and operated by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
THE CHALLENGE
This year, as in years past, our biggest challenge in inspecting the luxury yacht charter vessels participating in the show is the lack of timely access. Some yachts are docked along the Indian Creek waterway, in front of the iconic Eden Roc and Fontainebleau hotels. Scenic? Yes. Accessible? Hardly… there’s only one road running north to south (Collins Avenue) and it can easily take 1 hour to traverse the mile-long row of yachts docked along Collins Avenue.
LARGE YACHTS ON DISPLAY
Further adding to the time constraints, the largest yachts (like 213 foot Codecasa superyacht Double Down, and 180 foot Heesen yacht Quite Essential) can’t fit at Indian Creek, so they are moored at the Island Gardens marina on Watson Island – about 5 miles away. Traffic congestion and a woeful lack of parking near the show locations exacerbates the access problems.
JANA SHEEDER, PRESIDENT of 1-800 YACHT CHARTERS
At 1-800 Yacht Charters, President Jana Sheeder and her team mitigates these problems by moving between the locations by boat. It helps – but still involves a loss of time traveling between locations, as low bridges force us to cruise a long circuit between Collins Avenue and Watson Island. Yes, it’s faster than traveling by car, but still far from ideal…
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Other transportation options:
-Shuttle buses, but their schedules are irregular
-Bicycles for rent, but not ideal when with clients
-Skateboards, but those were used by crewmembers to zip back and forth between nearby hotels (too far to skateboard between marinas)
-Uber and Lyft – a good option, but inconvenient when only going a block or so
^ Resorts World LLC Miami Yacht Show location ^
HOW TO GET AROUND
The new site on the mainland offers ease of access, ample parking, and Miami’s rapid transit Metrorail and Metromover trains. This is prime waterfront property – located between the Venetian and MacArthur Causeways. Whereas the Collins Avenue location had minimal space for on-land exhibits, the new location will include exhibition space for compatible luxury products such as:
Exotic cars and vehicles like Bentley – Bugatti – Rolls Royce – Maserati – Tesla
Private aircraft like Gulfstream – Bombardier Global -Dassault Falcon – Embraer Lineage
Helicopters like Sikorsky Executive – Bell – Leonardo
Fashions like Gucci – Louboutin – Chanel – Hermes – Balenciaga – Louis Vuitton – Prada
Sun products like Shiseido – L’Occitane au Bresil – Equitance
Art by artists like Britto – Chihuly – Xavier Veilhan
FAVORITE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FOR OUR TEAM
Most importantly for our team, water taxi transportation will connect the primary show site to Islands Gardens superyacht marina on Watson Island, where some of the largest charter yachts in the world will be berthed. Even cruising at 5 knots in a watertaxi should take no more than 5 minutes to shuttle between these two locations.
MIAMI INTERNATONAL BOAT SHOW
The new yacht show venue also has the added benefit of proximity to the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) at the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key (Key Biscayne).
ACTIVITIES DURING AT THE MIAMI YACHT SHOW
There are so many fun things to do during your visit to the Show. For instance,
Here are more ideas for activities for you. For example,
Wynwood Walls – Just 10 minutes from Downtown Miami. Art galleries. Walls of artistic graffiti. Artwalks. Photography studios
Multiple brewing companies – Sample craft beers and visit breweries throughout downtown Miami area
Foodie Culinary Tour – Take a culinary tour of the various restaurants throughout South Beach and the Miami Arts District.
Waterway Tour – Star Island celebrity homes tour by boat, Monument Island, Port of Miami cruiseships
JANA SHEEDER – IN CONCLUSION
We’re extremely excited about the future of the Miami Yacht Show. First, with better parking, second, greater access to the charter yachts, and third, luxury product vendors and restaurants, the 2019 show is an event not to be missed!
As summer draws to a close, the month of September serves as the unofficial kick-off to the boat show season. From the Newport International Boat Show, to the glitz of the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Shows, superyachts will be on display for perusal by interested buyers, as well as private luxury yacht charter clients.
It’s not just the yachts that will “look” their best at the shows. For the well-heeled, attending a boat show is a fun opportunity to dress the part, and wear the latest designer trends in nautical clothing, resortwear, and accessories.
The ladies in the charter department at 1-800 Yacht Charters put their heads together and came up with their favorite must-have nautical fashions for this season (and since there’s no shame in saving money to look great, they focused on items offering, “Faaabulous discounts, dah-ling…”).
Balmain Double Breasted Wool Twill Blazer (Net-a-Porter.com: save 50% – was $2375, now $1188)
Timeless blazer crafted from navy wool-twill in Balmain’s signature sharp silhouette. Features padded shoulders (hey, retro 90’s styles are back!), a nipped-in waist, and a double-breasted front, adorned with gold lion-embossed buttons. It’s fully satin-lined for a smooth finish. Wear jeans over a simple tee and boat shoes. All aboard!
Boardwalk Shuffle Heel (ModCloth.com: 25% off – was $50, now $36.99)
It’s hard to look feminine and sexy in a flat pair of boat shoes, right ladies? When flat boat shoes just won’t do, the wide heel by Chinese Laundry is great for walking on boat docks. Love the nautical stripes!
Men’s Micro Fish Print Slim Murray Shirt (Vineyard Vines: was $98.50, now $69.99)
Let’s face it, guys love fish – fish logos on their hats, their cars, and everywhere else. Here’s a shirt that at least gives your guy a sharp, “dressy-casual” look on the docks. Made from cool 100% cotton poplin, this micro fish (Computer gurus get it? “microfiche!”) print shirt displays an ocean of diminutive fishes in a slim fit sport shirt.
Keepall Bandoulière 45 Regatta Travel Bag (Louis Vuitton: was $2220, now $2220!!!)
OK, so this bag is not on sale. Who cares…it’s LV!!! Part of the designer’s collection for the upcoming America’s Cup races, this Damier Cobalt canvas travel bag is perfect for carrying yacht brochures and a bottle of Fiji water while walking the boat show docks. Emblazoned with the V Gaston logo, this iconic bag exudes timeless style and easy elegance – and sale or no sale, we want it!
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