Winfrey, on the left, enjoys the famous harbor’s glittering waters on board the bareboat sailboat charter yacht “Eagle Rock.” She joins Russell Crowe, a Sydney local, tailed by a flotilla of some 20 other yachts.
On the right, Oprah wears a white cap given to her by Crowe and emblazoned with the logo of his South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team. She beams as she sits at the stern of the bareboat yacht, talking sport with the “Gladiator” star.
“I’m having the time of my life,” Winfrey said.
The harbor features heavily on the megastar’s weekend itinerary. For instance, the glittering waterfront reception Saturday night, complete with fireworks, then later, Sunday morning, feature of a climb of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and a visit to Bondi Beach.
Finally, Oprah’s whirlwind tour of Australia will be broadcast as a four episode “Ultimate Australian Adventure” in January 2011.
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Riela is a Perini Navi sailboat yacht. She is available for your next Mediterranean Yacht Charter vacation. Who is ready to charter?
At 56 meters, this super yacht has an elegant interior, for instance, it is designed in natural and contemporary décor. She has a wide variety of precious and refined materials onboard like ebony and teak woods. Riela also has a sophisticated leather finish.
Riela comfortably accommodates up to twelve yacht charter guests. She featuers three double and three twin, ensuite cabins. Ready to be treated like royalty? As a result, a king sized bed in the master suite and queens in her two VIP cabins welcome you onboard.
In conclusion, ready to plan your sailing holiday? To book your private luxury yacht charter vacation, contact 1-800-YACHTCHARTERS or use our online form at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/
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Parsifal III – dining on swim platform
The 54 meter Perini Navi sail yacht PARSIFAL III has committed to relocate. She heads to the Caribbean for the upcoming winter season. She introduces lower, competitive rates to entice charter clients.
Yacht managers announce today about dates. The Mediterranean-based luxury sailing charter vessel should arrive in the islands by December 1st and remain through April, 2012.
Superyacht Parsifal III on charter
Parcifal’s rate is normally priced in Euros. Lower rates are available in US Dollars for the winter season. This is to encourage American travelers. They have been stung by the low currency exchange value between Dollars and Euros.
Rates for charters in the Caribbean are $250,000 per week for Christmas or New Years. All other dates are $200,000 per week. Running expenses, for instance, food, bar, fuel and dockage, are additional.
Perini Navi SpA sail yacht PARSIFAL III accommodates 12 guests in 6 staterooms. She sets new standards in performance and has levels of comfort rarely found on a sailing yacht.
Her sleek lines of her jet-black hull contrast against her brilliant-white superstructure.
Parsifal’s interior is a design by Remi Tessier. It blends dark ebony, wenge, and light sycamore with stainless steel and fine leather. Her craftsmanship is exquisite. Detail is complemented by natural textures and textiles. This ultra modern yacht has a warm, inviting, and relaxing feeling.
Sailboat Parsifal’s vast outside space includes an on-deck Jacuzzi and barbecue area. This is ideal for entertaining.
Other yachts similar to PARSIFAL III and available this winter in the Caribbean include sail yacht PANTHALASSA and charter sailboat charter FIDELIS.
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An award-winning chef and his catamaran make announcement. They present a special, reduced rate for early spring in the Caribbean.
The spectacular luxury sailboat catamaran WORLD’S END has slashed her price. Her rate plunged from from $36500 per week to $24000 per week, plus all expenses. The special applies to charters commencing in either February or March, 2012.
At 20 meters, the Fountaine Pajot Galathea 65 model catamaran WORLD’S END is the largest cruising vessel ever built by this manufacturer. She marks a new flagship for sail boat charters in the Caribbean.
Readers may recall our December 17 profile of chef Renee Kappetein as he bested over a dozen talented luxury yacht charter chefs in the 50th annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show culinary competition. Renee, the live-aboard chef on the Fountaine Pajot Galathea 65 catamaran took first prize in the division for yachts under 100 feet.
An outstanding creation from architects Berret Racoupeau and Coste Design, the Fountaine Pajot catamaran sail boat WORLD’S END has been carefully designed with all of the safety, performance, and comfort elements to satisfy the most discerning guests. Safe and exhilarating sailing performance is generated from its mastered displacement, powerful sail plan and expanded waterline length.
The generous cockpit of the Galathea 65 is fully protected from the elements and features a deck lounge and sun-bridge for relaxing. The extraordinarily spacious interior features a panoramic saloon, dining room and gourmet galley.
The Master Cabin sets new standards in decadence and style with a study area, lounge and large bathroom with dual vanity sinks. Each guest cabin features an ensuite bathroom, king size beds, large portholes and a style that rivals the world’s top luxury hotels.
The yacht has numerous special features. For instance, an office, library, dressing rooms, and laundry.
Plan a family escape to the Caribbean this spring.
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For your Bahamas Yacht Charter this year, consider a Turkish gulet wooden sailboat as a unique change.
The Quasart is an elegant 108’ custom built Turkish Gullet – a one of a kind on the Eastern seaboard.
Boasting 8 ensuite staterooms, the Quasart is fitted with all the trappings that you are likely to find in a luxury five star hotel, therefore, you will not regret your decision to rent this private yacht. She can accommodate up to 12 lucky guests.
Want watersports toys on your yacht charter vacation? This gulet has them! For instance, she provides 3 kayaks, snorkeling equipment and other water sports toys, as well. So why not laze about on one of its two hammocks this summer as you take in the delights of a well-deserved Bahamas vacation on the Quasart.
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Q & A
QUESTION: “My family is planning a Caribbean yacht charter vacation on a crewed sailboat. We’re going to start in St. Lucia and are curious how we should pack, based on the weather. Thanks, Terry K.”
ANSWER: Hi Terry,
Thank you for your question.
While most customers focus on St Thomas yacht rentals in the Virgin Islands, we are excited to hear that you and your family are headed further south, to enjoy a Windward Islands yacht charter. The scenery is quite different from that in the Virgin Islands — there are tall mountains, waterfalls, and rainforests – it’s truly a subtropical wonderland!
We checked with the crew of sail yacht CERULEAN, a crewed catamaran yacht charter vessel that spends the winter in the Windward Islands (also known as The Grenadines). Here are their suggestions for you:
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Ma Ha crewed catamaran charter
“To the owner:
I just completed a charter on Ma Ha, your beautiful yacht. First, thank you for making it available. I own a home on the ocean in Maine that I rent from time to time, and I know the angst it can cause.
I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know what an exceptional skipper you have in Andrew Ball. It can be very difficult for an absentee owner to evaluate management, so I thought I would share my observations
with you.
I am sure that you don’t need me to tell you that Andrew is an excellent sailor and maintains your yacht with meticulous vigor.
What you may not know, is how far Andrew goes to ensure your guests’ happiness.
By way of example, I wanted to surprise my wife with a massage. Andrew arranged to pick up a masseuse on the tender, bring him on board, and then return him after the massage. When the time came, there were substantial
swells and I fully expected to have cancel the massage. Andrew wouldn’t hear of it. Instead he donned foul weather gear, brought an extra set for the masseuse and braved the elements.
This was but one of many examples.
I thought you should know. Happy Holidays and best wishes for the new year.”
AP Gold
Florida”
Crew of catamaran Ma Ha
Editor’s Note: crewed catamaran charters are extremely popular is Caribbean destinations such as St. Thomas sailboats offer great stability, especially when at anchor, and carry large inventories of aquasports equipment; yet, the physical comforts and onboard amenities pale in comparison to the talents of the onboard crews. These skippers, cooks, and mates of crewed catamaran sailboats pride themselves on stellar customer service. It is their “can-do” attitude, as exhibited by captain Andrew Ball on sail catamaran MA HA, that brings the clients back to charter, time and time again…
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Alicante, Spain is the starting point for the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race, and luxury sailing charter vessel PHILANDER wants you to be part of the action.
The 40 meter yacht is offering a special charter rate to watch the opening ceremonies and the start of Leg 1 of the world’s most famous round-the-globe sailing race.
The 39,000 mile (72,000k), nine-month odyssey pits man against nature in an ultimate test of courage and stamina across treacherous open seas. During the race, crews will experience life at the extreme: no fresh food is permitted on board, so they will live off freeze-dried meals. Temperature will vary from -5 to +40 degrees Celsius, and the sailors will only take one change of clothes. The crew will trust their lives to the boat and the skipper to survive hunger, sleep deprivation, and whatever nature hurls their way.
In stark contrast, the opening festivities rival the atmosphere of the Cannes Film Festival and offer a chance to meet the crews, see the yachts, and celebrate the sport of sailing. From October 14 to November 5, a jam-packed three-week period will offer an in-port race, a legends regatta, a pro-am race, and the start of Leg 1.
Sail yacht Philanderer is a 40 meter (131′) yacht with guest accommodations for 10 and deck space for 18 for cocktail parties and social events. Her professional crew of 7 will attend to every need during the charter in Alicante.
For the event, the yacht is offering a rate of €35,000 for 5 days minimum between October 29th and November 5th. The rate includes the yacht, crew, and use of onboard recreational amenities, such as the ship’s gym and sauna. Of course, guests will also enjoy the best seats in the house for watching the racing action up close! All expenses (meals, bar, etc) are extra.
2012 is the year of special yachting events in Europe – from film festivals, to Grand Prix Formula One auto races, to the summer Olympic games.
Don’t forget – advance reservations for London Olympics Yacht Charters should be made by January, 2012.
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Sayang Caribbean sailboat charter
Sail yacht SAYANG, a beautiful 55′ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS model, is available at a special holiday rate, for a Christmas charter ending on or before December 26th at Village Cay, Tortola, BVI for your BVI sailboat charter.
The yacht’s owner will waive all premiums and surcharges. This makes the yacht available at the non-holiday winter rate of $12500/week. In specific, all inclusive of meals and beverages. This is a savings of 10% to 15% off holiday premium rates.
Launched in 2005, this Virgin Islands yacht charter vessel is air-conditioned throughout and maintained in an immaculate condition for maximum comfort and safety.
Accommodations comprise of three queen-berthed cabins. Two guest cabins are located forward to port and starboard. A third guest cabin is located aft, to starboard. All guest cabins offer an ensuite bathroom with shower.
Happy charter guests from sailing yacht SAYANG
The aft cabin berth can be used as a queen double bed. Additionally, it splits into two single berths. The forward two guest cabins also convert into a roomy master king stateroom.
Built by Jeanneau, the Sun Odyssey 54DS sailing yacht SAYANG is operated by a skipper and a multi-talented first mate/hostess/cook. The 2-person crew is multilingual (English, French, German and Italian) and come from professional backgrounds as diverse as marketing management to teaching music.
Come and explore the islands of St Thomas and Tortola. There is so much to do! For instance, lay on the deck and soak up the rays of the sun. In addition, jump in water for a snorkeling adventure. Subsequently, enjoy fine dining – on board or in local restaurants.
Whatever your prefer, the Sayang crew will tailor an itinerary to match your wishes!
In conclusion, contact the 1-800 Yacht Charters destination team at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/. We will send you a list of yachts still available for a Christmas yacht charter.
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VERTIGO sailing yacht
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