Top 10 Caribbean Crewed Catamaran Charter Yacht, TIGER LILY

There is no better way to experience the Caribbean than on a crewed catamaran charter and one of our favourites is TIGER LILY, a 66ft Gunboat. She was voted as the third best crewed catamaran at the BVI Yacht Show by our Senior Broker for Greece and the Caribbean, Lambros Tsolakis. Check out the video below and you will see why she is one of our favourites and why you should charter her in the BVI this winter.

Watch this space for up to date information on yachts available for your next vacation, including offers, destination itineraries and yachting news. To enquire about a yacht, please send an email to [email protected] or through the yacht page. We look forward to helping you organise an experience of a lifetime.

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Princess Luxury Yacht Charter for the French Riviera 2013!

Have you never chartered before or are a frequent charterer? Chartering a luxury yacht has never been so simple and there is a boat out there for every budget. Check out one of our most exciting prospects for Summer 2013 on the French Riviera. CALYPSO is a luxurious Princess 60 motor yacht with a Flybridge. She is a very sociable yacht and would be the ideal choice for entertaining friends and family.

To find out more information on how to charter CALYPSO, take a look at her on our website or send an email to [email protected]. Watch this space for the latest press releases, destination information and yachting gadgets.

 

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Luxury Yacht Charter in Puerto Rico

With beautiful white sandy beaches, fantastic sporting opportunities and many family-friendly resorts, Puerto Rico is an extremely popular destination for luxury sailing charters. The fact that visitors from the United States do not need a passport to enter Puerto Rico attracts a large number of tourists from the US mainland each year.

With a population of nearly 400,000, the capital city of San Juan is one of the busiest cities in the Caribbean. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport connects the island with major US cities such as New York, Miami, Philidelphia and Boston. The airport is also connected to several key cities in Europe (London, Madrid and Frankfurt) and most of the top destinations in the Virgin Islands. It is estimated that over 4 million passengers use the airport each year. The Port of San Juan is the fourth busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere, with piers for up to 4 cruise ships located along the San Antonio Canal. However, the cities of Humacao and Farjado are equally popular with private yacht charterers looking for rest and relaxation.

Humacao, found on the eastern coast of the island, is home to Palmas de Mar – a megaresort that covers an area of more than 3,000 acres (12 km2). The resort contains over 20 tennis courts, two world-class golf courses, a health club and spa, a casino, many fantastic restaurants, a world class riding centre and, of course, miles of stunning beaches. The nearby Punta Santiago beach is the perfect place to relax and offers a stunning view of Coyo Santiago (Monkey Island).

Many of restaurants found in Humacao serve typical Puerto Rican cuisine. These foods are the result of a blend of Spanish, African and American influences. Puerto Ricans pride themselves on their use of local fruits, herbs and spices such as coriander, papaya, cacao, plantains, and yampee. Chicken, fresh fish and shellfish are all extremely popular dishes.

The nearby city of Fajardo is the main hub of recreational boating in Puerto Rico and a popular point from which to travel to the Spanish Virgin Islands of Vieques and Culebra. Found just west of the US Virgin Islands, Vieques and Culebra are geographically part of Puerto Rico.

Luquillo Beach has coral reefs that protect the waters from the often rough Atlantic currents, making it a good place for young children to swim and ideal for snorkeling. Luquillo also has tent sites and picnic areas with changing rooms, lockers and showers. Fajardo is also home to one of the only Bioluminescent Lagoons in the world. The luminescence is caused by microorganisms which glow whenever the water is disturbed, leaving a mesmerising trail of neon blue.

One of our favorite yachts available for charter in Puerto Rico is the Lagoon 45 Crewed Catamaran MISS KITTY. With accommodation for up to 4 guests in 2 queen cabins, MISS KITTY is perfect for a romantic vacation and spending time with close family. She is an ideal charter for families with children, as there are endless water toys and board games to keep them entertained.

For more information on chartering a yacht in Puerto Rico please have a look at our Puerto Rico Yacht Charter Guide or or send an enquiry email to [email protected]. Keep your eyes open for an article on the Spanish Virgin Islands.

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The Best Way to maintain your Luxury Super Yacht!

Whether it is a 30ft monohull or a 300ft super yacht. the maintenance of any vessel is paramount to ensure maximum comfort, safety and enjoyment for charter guests on board. The logistics of boat repairs are often troublesome and costly for any yacht but even greater for a super yacht, due to their size and weight. However, super yacht owners will be happy to hear there is now an easy way to maintain their yacht, thanks to the new 3000 ton Rybovich floating dry dock in Palm Beach, South Florida. The centre is aimed to help yacht owners to conduct routine maintenance of their vessels and is ideally situated for the yachts to be in the very best condition for their Christmas charters in the Caribbean.
Jacuzzi-on-board-MI-SUENO-luxury-yacht-charterThe first vessel to use the Rybovich floating dock was MI SUENO, a stunning 57.5m [190ft.] Trinity Yacht. She is luxurious in every regard and provides grandeur, as well as all of the latest technology and modern fittings that you would expect on a super yacht. She serves her summer season out of  Monaco and makesthe ideal choice for a special charter along the French and Italian Riviera’s. She accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 beautiful staterooms, including a master suite which is split over two levels, offering great space and style.
Luxury-super-yacht-MI-SUENO-available-for-summer-charter-from-MonacoCaptain Glynn Smith was excited to find that the opening of the dock coincided with his schedule and was extremely happy with the service: “Rybovich achieved a flawless lift that seemed so routine as if they had been doing it for many years.  This is a great step forward for the superyacht service industry in South Florida” The new centre is sending positive waves around the whole industry and has been called a ‘transformational event’ by the Rybovich president. They believe that the centre will attract a large number of super yachts to the area and thus improving the area.

For more information on how to maintain your boat, including how to make the whole process more impressive and efficient, please check out our posts. Watch this space for the latest yachting trends, destination information and gossip. To enquire please visit our website or send us an email at [email protected].

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Benetti Reveals Three Upcoming Super Yachts

Renowned Italian yacht-builder Benetti has given us a sneak preview of three upcoming super yachts which are soon to be delivered from its shipyards. Every Benetti yacht is unique and crafted around her owner’s needs, and these yachts really show why Benetti is the only yacht builder to have won Showboats International magazine’s “Shipyard Number 1” award six times in a row.

Benetti FB265

Currently being built at the Benetti shipyard in Livorno, the new 63 meter Benetti FB265 made her first appearance in October as she moved to the outfitting area of the yard. The FB625 is the second-largest Benetti currently in production. She has a steel hull with aluminium superstructure and is powered by twin Catepillar engines, giving her a 16 knot cruising speed. She won’t be seen again until she is officially launched in 2014.

Tradition Supreme 108

The new Tradition Supreme 108 (BK001), designed by  Stefano Righini, was also recently transferred to the outfitting area of the yard. For the first time in the history of the Benetti Class range, the sun deck, roll-bar and hard top incorporate the use of fiberglass-carbon composites, creating a lighter and stronger deck structure.

With 3 decks, the Tradition Supreme 108 has considerable living space that provides guaranteed privacy, with a more complete separation of guest and crew living areas. She can comfortably accommodate ten guests in five cabins: an Owners Suite on the main deck and four Guest Cabins (two doubles and two twin) on the lower deck.

Full-height windows on the main deck allow plenty of natural light and provide stunning views, while a vertical window in the wheelhouse gives 180° visibility to the helmsman. One of the Tradition Supreme’s main features is a large sky lounge and sun-deck, which were designed to give the owner and his guests the maximum enjoyment of open air living.

The Tradition Supreme 108 has twin MAN engines which give a top speed of 13.5 knots, and a cruising speed of 12.5 knots. She will be delivered in October 2013.

 

Delfino 93 ZAPHIRA

The fifth Benetti Delfino 93’, ZAPHIRA (BD005), was also launched last month. ZAPHIRA is the third Delfino 93’ launched in 2012, after AZUL in April and OCEAN DRIVE in June, and is easily distinguishable by her fantastic blue hull. She is due to be delivered at the end of 2012. ZAPHIRA has a beautiful interior, with dark Ebony paneling, designed by Carlo Galeazzi. She can accommodate up to twelve guests in a fantastic Owner’s Suite and four Guest Cabins (two doubles, and two twins with folding berths). Two Caterpillar engines give this super yacht a top speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.

One of our favorite Benetti yachts currently available for charter is the Benetti Classic WILD THYME, with accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 luxurious en-suite cabins. WILD THYME is a 120ft super yacht available for charter along the French Riviera and Corsica with a professional crew of 7. She features a beautiful top deck with Jacuzzi, a collection of fantastic water toys and a very luxurious interior. Please also have a read of our blog post on the Benetti 46m ILLUSION. 

If you are interested in chartering a Benetti yacht then please have a look at our Benetti Luxury Yacht Charter page or or send an enquiry email to [email protected].

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