We posted a blog about the high demand for berths in the heart of London during the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games. We then wondered about convenient alternative locations for superyacht dockage.
YAY! There is an excellent port facility away from the crowded downtown London docks. It has good deepwater berths. It is also easy to arrange helicopter access into the heart of London from here.
Portland Port is ready to roll out the red carpet for luxury yacht charter vessels this summer, and might just become this year’s megayacht hotspot, with multiple deep water berths and anchorages available.
Portland Deepwater Port
There is a special bonus. Portland Port is host to the Olympic and Paralympics sailing races.
It is situated at the end of a peninsula off the Dorset coast. This port is an ideal location to enjoy Olympic sailing events. It is also great for escaping the crowded Royal docks near downtown London. Charterers heading for stadium events can avoid the Thames River from here. They can shuttle via helicopter from Dorset into the heart of London.
Jana Sheeder, President of SailAway Yacht Charters and 1-800 Yacht Charters expounds on the advantages of docking in Portland, especially for large sailboats.
“Because of height restrictions, some large luxury sailing charter vessels are unable to cruise down the Thames. Portland is an excellent alternative for these sailboats. Our team will partner with local port authorities to offer the ultimate in luxury packages including helicopter transport to and from Olympic events.”
Portland Port offers multiple deep water berths suitable for vessels over 24m LOA, and also serves as an excellent stop-over destination between popular locations such as Falmouth, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight. The pretty, traditional seaside town of Weymouth is only 15 minutes away by taxi.
Stonehenge
The prospect of using Portland as a gateway to adventure has Sheeder beaming.
“Attending the Olympic Games while enjoying a yachting-based vacation will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our clients. By using Portland as a base, charterers will not only have easy access to the Games, but also be at the gateway for exploring nearby sites like Stonehenge, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bath, and the Jurassic Coast.”
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Croatia yacht charter holiday tourists are pleased to learn a new megayacht marina has opened. In specific, the Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club. It is located in the coastal town of Sibenik. The Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club is the area’s first megayacht facility. Special introductory rates for dockage are available for early reservations (see below).
Croatia is the Mediterranean’s next great megayacht destination. Interest in the region has spiked. The new Marina Yacht Club sits at the crossroads of central and eastern Europe. Specifically, along the Dalmatian Coast. This is long a haven for bareboat sailboat charter vacations. Croatia is “the world’s number one sailing destination,” per National Geographic magazine. The site is noted for its proximity to Kornati Islands National Park. In addition, to Krka National Park. These are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Sibenik is one of the oldest native Croatian towns. It is a center of culture and art. The superyacht facility has the Spilt International Airport nearby. Sibinek is the region’s premier gateway for luxury yacht charter and bareboat charter vessels. It offers convenient access to over 300 scenic islands on the Adriatic, as well as an outstanding hub from which to cruise the Eastern coast of Italy.
The new marina and yacht club features a wide range of on-site conveniences for yacht crews and luxury yacht charter tourists.
Twenty-four hour security and a full-time marina staff will protect and maintain the 350 in-water slips with space for superyacht vessels up to 280 feet.
The yacht charter consultants at 1-800 Yacht Charters accept many inquiries for Croatia. Multiple newest and largest yachts have announced plans to offer their services in the Adriatic. Some of the available yachts to charter in Croatia include SIREN, MARTHA ANN, CLOUD NINE, SALUTE, RED DRAGON, ALEXANDAR V, and ANASSA.
In conclusion, plan your bareboat yacht vacation or luxury crewed yacht charter now. Take advantage of a special summer season dockage discount. Bonuses include early reservation discounts. Reserve your berth before April 15, 2009 and save 10% on your berth charges. Pre-pay for your berth and you’ll receive an additional 5% discount. Offer valid for stays May 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009. Conditions and restrictions apply – based on space availability.
Contact our charter specialists at 1-800-BAREBOAT for bareboat berth information, and 1-800-YACHTCHARTERS for crewed yacht charter information. #bareboat
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