World-roaming luxury yacht BOLD at Indian Ocean charter Grounds for Christmas and New Year
Mark the end of 2020 with a magnificent Indian Ocean luxury yacht charter aboard the 85m/278.10ft explorer yacht BOLD.
Launched in 2019, she is the first hull in the sensational Silver Loft model from Australian shipyard Silver Yachts and outstanding Lifestyle Feature at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020. Military styling and full-height windows give charter guests the best of modern trends for exceptional living, breaking down the barriers between indoors and outdoors.
Discover the exceptional beaches and dive spots of the Maldives and Thailand and indulge in complete comfort while cruising and anchored in the evenings, making use of the helipad which lights up as an outdoor dancefloor, an alfresco cinema, Jacuzzi, winter garden, teppanyaki bar and barbeque, and a stunning air-conditioned modern main salon with media wall.
Party into 2021 in Phang Nga Bay with the light-up helipad as fireworks burst overhead, or disappear in a distant Maldives atoll to wake up on January 1st in perfect serenity – white sand beaches and turquoise seas awaiting you at your leisure. On board spa services will ease away the cares of yesteryear and have you feeling like new.
Superyacht BOLD comes with a wonderful selection of water toys, which she’s taking to charter grounds the world over. While in the Indian Ocean, guests will have their choice of:
- 2 x GTX LTD Seadoo Waverunners
- 2 x Laser sailing dinghies
- Seabobs
- Kite surfers
- snorkelling equipment
- diving gear, and
- a floating island
Also on board is a wide selection of gym equipment to keep guests active while cruising.
The plush accommodation sleeps up to 16 guests over 8 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite of 300m2/3229ft2 with private salon, 3 VIP staterooms and 4 double cabins.
All guests will be served by the expert crew of 19, including a highly experienced chef who will cater to all dietary requirements while creating multi-course meals. An example of the delectable menu includes ‘Smoked scamorza cheese risotto and walnuts’, ‘Lamb with American potatoes and chianti red wine sauce’ and ‘Tiramisù with biscuit loacker and raspberries’.
View more images of life on board luxury yacht BOLD and the Indian Ocean charter grounds, and make your booking soon to secure the coveted Christmas & New Year dates.
118m Superyacht Feadship 1010 technical launch
Superyacht FEADSHIP 1010 has had a technical launch in the Netherlands. The largest Feadship yacht built so far, HULL 1010 measures 118m/387.1ft.
Very few details have been released by the shipyard but we now know that the delivery has been scheduled for 2022.
Once launched, Feadship superyacht KAOS (ex Jubilee), which measures 110.1m will become the second largest Feadship followed by ANNA which measures 110m.
This year Feadship has delivered 99m mega yacht MOONRISE and 73m motor yacht PODIUM.
The latest Feadship addition to the charter fleet is 75m motor yacht ARROW. You can view all charter yachts built by Feadship here.
Luxury sailing yacht Amazon Creek new to charter in Caribbean
Small family and friends groups have a new option for Caribbean luxury yacht charters in 23m/76ft modern sailing yacht AMAZON CREEK.
Built in 2010 and refitted in 2019, S/Y AMAZON CREEK offers comfort and modern entertainment systems for a fantastic family charter among the Leeward Islands. Relax above deck on the new plush sofas in a cheery bright red and enjoy the harbour atmosphere in St. Barths during the regattas, or beside the white sand beaches of Antigua. There are canvas shades to cover the area for dining unaffected by the midday sun, and the foredeck and aft have plenty of room for sunbathing and exercise such as yoga.
Below deck, the salon has plenty of room for up to six guests while cruising, and skylights and long windows ensure privacy while at the same time letting in plenty of light. The large sofas within create a great family environment for meals and board games in the evening, or for watching a film to wind down before bedtime.
The collection of water toys is designed for charter guests of all ages, and the collection includes:
- 1 x paddleboard
- 1 x wakeboard
- 1 x tube
- water skis (adult and child sets), and
- fishing gear
The accommodation provides for up to 4 guests while cruising in 2 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite and 1 VIP stateroom. The aft Master suite has private access from above deck, while the forward VIP stateroom is accessed through the lounge. Both have a double bed, widescreen TV and Bose surround-sound system, a sofa and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower.
See more images of beautiful sailing yacht AMAZON CREEK and discover more about the Lesser Antilles for your own winter charter inspiration.
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Yacht charters in America: Which airlines offer pre-flight Covid-19 testing?
Airlines across the United States are making it safer and easier to return to life as normal and to charter in the Caribbean & Bahamas this winter season by offering testing for Covid-19 with a turn-around of less than 72 hours.
Health companies have paired with airlines to ensure that travellers can take an FDA-approved test at home (mail-in kits) or in-person (rapid testing at approved airports) and receive the result before making the flight, clearing fellow passengers as well.
A luxury yacht charter provides a way to visit incredible remote beaches, snorkel and dive sites, and just enjoy life in the sunshine without ever having to set foot in the cities or mingle with other holidaymakers: Supplies can be delivered to the docks so that crew can maintain the yacht’s social distancing bubble, keeping vulnerable guests safe throughout the trip.
Find out which tests are available for the various airlines and their current costs, and be sure to get the correct test for the country or countries you intend to visit.
United*
https://www.united.com/en/us
United was the first airline to introduce testing and passengers hoping to fly to Hawaii can now take a test at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with email confirmation received a week beforehand.
Test: Rapid tests administered in-person by SFO, or Drive-up testing by booked appointment
Cost/Results Turnaround: $250/15 minutes approx., or $110/20-30 minutes approx.
Rapid tests at SFO, administered by GoHealth, cost $250, and results take about 15 minutes. Drive-up testing at a United facility near the airport, meanwhile, takes 20 to 30 minutes and costs $110. Travellers with a direct flight from San Francisco to Hawaii who want to secure testing should receive an email from United one week before their scheduled flight, or they can call United directly.
American Airlines*
https://www.aa.com/
LetsGetChecked and CareNow are providing Covid-19 testing to Hawaii, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. A video call with a medical professional at LetsGetChecked allows charter guests to complete the test at home, and the group should order their kits at least five working days beforehand, and add another hour onto their check-in time.
In-person testing is only available in the Dallas-Fort Worth area within 72 hours of departure.
Test: At-home (LetsGetChecked), or In-person (CareNow) at facility/airport
Cost/Results Turnaround: $129/48 hours, or $150 (clinic) $249 (airport)/72 hours maximum
Hawaiian Airlines*
https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/
Hawaiian Airlines is providing two testing possibilities – a health-care professional monitored at-home test from Vault Health or a drive-through option with a more expensive same-day service at the Los Angeles and San Francisco airports.
Test: At-home, or Drive-through
Cost/Results Turnaround: $150/24 hours (within reaching lab), or $90 ($150 premium)/36 hours
Hawaiian Airlines is offering two testing options for its passengers beginning Thursday.
Drive-through appointments at the San Francisco and Los Angeles international airports guarantee a result within 36 hours and cost $90, with a $150 “premium day-of-travel” option also available. At-home mail-in saliva collection kits by Vault Health (also $150) include prepaid shipping and guarantee results within 24 hours of a kit’s arrival at a lab. That process is monitored by a health-care professional via Zoom.
JetBlue*
https://www.jetblue.com/
JetBlue has also partnered with Vault Health to provide at-home tests with results within 72 hours at the most. These tests can be ordered on the Vault Health website.
Test: At-home
Cost/Results Turnaround: $143/72 hours maximum
Get inspiration for your own Caribbean charter winter getaway in destinations such as the US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.
*IMPORTANT!
Please, check for the latest Coronaviru/Covid-19 pandemic-related requirements and updates with the airlines and destinations directly before your departure, as conditions and rules change frequently.
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Unforgettable Maldives charters with luxury cruise yacht RITRELLA for large groups
Head to the Maldives luxury yacht charter grounds for your second summer and relish the ability to roam far and wide with luxury yacht RITRELLA.
Luxury yacht RITRELLA is designed for indulgence in paradise, and after hours of walking along white sand shores in remote archipelagos, or swimming with manta rays over thriving, diverse reefs, the onboard spa massage services will remove tension and ease overworked muscles for an uninterrupted night’s sleep.
Life outdoors is particularly celebrated and guests have an abundance of outdoor space to stretch out and relax with a good book in the shade, or soak up the sunshine and admire the views from the foredeck saltwater spa pool and sunbeds.
There is a great variety of water toys to get guests out among open waters and impressive reefs such as Anemone Thila and Maaya Thila, where octopi roam. The collection consists of:
- 1 x Yamaha 3-seater jet ski
- 2 x canoes
- 2 x paddleboards
- 1 x dinghy
- surfing kit
- fishing gear
- snorkelling equipment, and
- Scuba diving equipment
To fill the evenings, there are plenty of board games, a cinema setup and a DJ station to party the night away under the stars.
The accommodation sleeps up to 50 adult guests across 25 en-suite cabins: 1 honeymoon suite, 3 deluxe suites, 4 deluxe rooms, 2 superior rooms, 6 superior rooms and 9 standard rooms.
Make luxury yacht RITRELLA yours in the Maldives this winter season and celebrate the New Year with cocktails as colourful as the reef fish.
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Elegant 52m luxury superyacht ANTHEA debuts on Croatia charter market
52m/170.7ft luxury yacht ANTHEA from Radez has joined the beautiful Mediterranean charter grounds in Croatia. Capable of hosting up to 60 guests at dockside events and 20 guests overnight while cruising, she is a great choice for birthdays, event charters and New Year celebrations.
Built in 2020, superyacht ANTHEA is designed for modern charters and boasts an abundance of outdoor space for parties, dining and outdoor living in the sunshine or moonlight. The sundeck has a desirable large Jacuzzi surrounded by sunbeds – the perfect place to nap after a delicious lunch prepared by your own expert chef on board.
Guests looking for a tranquil space to pass the time in reading or conversation have plenty of plush seating on the sheltered upper deck, where couples and smaller groups can sit back and take in the views of favourite charter regions such as Istria, Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast.
Inside, the pristine white surroundings have a laid-back beach club vibe with an upper deck salon that has a bar and piano for hours of entertainment. When guests aren’t playing games on golden sand beaches or sunbathing on the sun loungers, they can watch a film on the projector or savour some time to themselves in the spacious guest accommodation.
M/Y ANTHEA comes with a great collection of water toys to explore along the beautiful coastlines and crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, including:
- 2 x jet skis
- 1 x Seabob F5
- 20 x inflatable canoes
- 6 x Stand-up paddleboards
- 2 x wakeboards
- water skis (adult and child sizes)
- snorkelling equipment, and
- inflatable and towable toys
Even while in transit guests can keep fit with the onboard gym equipment.
The accommodation sleeps up to 20 guests in 10 equally-sized double en-suite cabins placed across the decks. Four of the en-suite cabins are convertible to twins to suit the group composition.
View more images of the wonderful luxury yacht ANTHEA, or learn more about the magnificent destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean charter grounds.
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Below Deck Series: Aboard luxury yacht My Seanna – Seasons Six and Eight
Luxury yacht MY SEANNA from Delta Marine is the largest motor yacht to feature in the original Below Deck series, and gave viewers their first look at Tahiti and the wider French Polynesian charter grounds. Season Six was full of high-tension moments with a crewmate overboard, feuds and a firing, while above deck guests indulged in the on board amenities surrounded by paradise.
The Interiors
The lavish interiors from Las Olas Design and Glade Johnson Studio are classic in styling, and a wine cellar and Gran Tour player piano enhance the already rich atmosphere for corporate yacht charters, birthdays, honeymoons and other special celebrations. High quality wooden panelling and furniture is complemented by fittings brushed in 22-carat gold for truly opulent dining and lounging, while the beach club has a more laid-back atmosphere for resting beside the water.
Guests can follow up lively social events and days spent in the sunshine with a couple of hours of comfort in the air conditioned lounge that converts into a cinema, resting weary feet and winding down before a full night’s rest.
The Exteriors
The champagne-coloured hull of motor yacht MY SEANNA was originally only 48.8m/160ft but was extended to 56.4m/185ft during a refit from 2013 to 2014. The exterior styling from Glade Johnson Design is contemporary and suited to the outdoor lifestyle, offering numerous sunbathing and lounging areas, shaded alfresco dining areas on the sun deck and main deck aft, a large Jacuzzi and a helipad for the convenience of guests coming and going during the charter. At night, the sundeck aft becomes an outdoor cinema where guests can watch a film from the Jacuzzi, sofa or sun loungers with crew providing snacks and refreshments on demand.
Guests who want to remain active while cruising or at anchor have a dance floor and outdoor gym to work up a sweat and work off some of the delectable meals created by the talented on board chef.
The Accommodation
The accommodation sleeps up to 12 guests over 6 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 3 VIP staterooms and 2 twin cabins.
The Master suite on the main deck forward is a spacious environment with its own office, lounge and TV entertainment for working and resting in peace away from the main group. The his-and-hers en-suite bathrooms are joined by a shower and spa pool in the centre for the option to get-up-and-go or wallow at the end of an action-packed day.
The primary VIP stateroom on the bridge deck has excellent privacy away from the other guest cabins, and the 180 degree forward views make this a highly coveted cabin. The occupants also have a lounger setting and TV entertainment, plus an aft bathroom and access to the sundeck gym, Jacuzzi and sunbeds.
Two remaining VIP staterooms and twin cabins are placed on the lower deck, and these spacious rooms also come with TV entertainment and their own en-suite bathrooms for complete privacy.
There is a crew of 12 on board for excellent service while maintaining privacy.
The Water Toys
- Superyacht MY SEANNA has a large collection of water toys designed for high-speed thrills and sedate days lounging on the water. The collection includes:
- 2 x Yamaha VX110 Waverunners (3 person)
- 2 x inflatable 2-person kayaks
- 2 x inflatable paddleboards
- 2 x wakeboards
- 1 x custom waterslide
- water skis (including monoskis and adult and child sets)
- fishing gear
- snorkelling equipment, and
- inflatable and towable toys
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20% discount on Mediterranean charter with motor yacht IPANEMAS
End the Mediterranean summer season with a 20% discount aboard the 45m Tecnomar motor yacht IPANEMAS throughout October. Launched in 2012 and refitted in 2019, the vessel has 6 cabins, for up to 12 charter guests and a total crew of 9.
Featuring a light and airy interior décor, there are 2 lounges, comprising an open plan main deck salon and formal dining, and upper sky lounge, offering an additional comfortable seating arrangement, casual table and cocktail bar. Throughout the soft furnishings are neutral, while a combination of timeless woods complement the spaces.
The master stateroom is situated on the upper deck forward, while the lower deck has a VIP suite, 2 queen and 2 twin cabins. M/Y IPANEMAS has plenty of outdoor living laid over 3 levels.
Her shaded main deck is ideal for gathering, with a well-suited exterior lounge. The upper aft deck provides alfresco dining and a further sitting area. Head up to the sundeck and enjoy dining, sunning and relaxing in the jacuzzi.
Highlights
- Timeless interior finish
- On deck master cabin
- 2 alfresco dining options
- Array of water toys
- Jacuzzi
- Gym gear
- Zero speed stabilizers
- Wifi
Refitted luxury yacht Katia accepting Mediterranean charters
The beautiful modern 40m/131.3ft luxury yacht KATIA (ex.K) has finished an extensive refit that has personalised her for her new owner, and she will be available for charter in the Mediterranean in 2021.
Built by Palumbo Yachts with an interior from renowned Italian design studio Hot Lab, she already has all the ingredients for successful parties in the Mediterranean sunshine, the eve before you take into account her marvellous foredeck Jacuzzi and sunbathing areas, along with lounges on the main deck aft and down in the beach club.
The light-suffused interiors have a pale earth-toned colour scheme that makes a warm and welcoming environment for charter guests of all ages. The main salon will likely be the first and last place where the whole group gathers together, planning the day over breakfast at the table before resting weary bodies on the sumptuous sofa, watching a film at the end of the day.
There is room for plenty of water toys on board, and the current selection includes a Yamaha jet ski, Seabob and two-person towable toy.
The versatile accommodation can sleep up to 11 guests in 5 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 full-beam VIP stateroom that converts into 2 doubles, and 2 twin cabins with one fitted with a Pullman berth.
Secure your dates aboard superyacht KATIA in time for a sensational summer season in the Mediterranean.