Tuesday, April 01, 2008

YACHT CHARTER NEWS BLOG: APRIL 2008

  • WHEN A MEGAYACHT JUST ISN'T ENOUGH, TRY A GIGAYACHT
We find this truly amazing... The new "giga" yachts. Megayachts and Superyachts just aren't enough anymore... to be truly outstanding, you now need a Gigayacht. Wally Yachts, based in Monaco, continues to develop innovative concepts and minimalist luxury with their latest being the WallyIsland – a 99 meter (325 feet) "gigayacht". More info...

  • GETTING TO THE GRENADINES - Advice from Charter Yacht Makayabella
What is the best way to get to the GRENADINES? Captain John Nicholson of MAKAYABELLA passes along this very helpful information for the easiest way to get to your charter yacht in the Grenadines. More info...

  • CHARTER YACHT ASHLANA - Last minute discount
Charter the yacht Ashlana (53-foot Little Harbor sloop) before May 15, 2008 in the British Virgin Islands and receive a 10% last minute discount. More info...

  • FRENCH HOTEL BARGE L'IMPRESSIONNISTE - Burgundy Bourgogne 2009 France
Due to the increasing demands for high quality wine visits and tasting, L'Impressionniste is returning to the beautiful Southern Burgundy region, cruising on the Burgundy (Bourgogne) Canal between Dijon and Escommes. More info...

  • CHARTER m/y EASTERN STAR - New York Summer 2008

The elegant 85-foot Motor Yacht Eastern Star is now back on her dock in Chelsea Piers (New York) for the 2008 season and is ready for your charter. More info...

  • SAIL DIVE CHARTER YACHT PROMENADE Open week in June 2008
Good news for somebody! Take advantage of this popular week quickly! Due to a cancellation, our favorite sail / dive trimaran PROMENADE is now available for charter June 12-19 2008 (Fathers Day is June 15!). More info...

  • CHARTER YACHT BLU MOON Guest Comments
We just received charter comments from a couple we had aboard the charter yacht BLU MOON in February 2008. Excellent, of course! BLU MOON still has a couple of weeks open this season... They are currently available for charter in the Virgin Islands April 27 through May 24, 2008. More info...

  • CHARTER YACHT PROMENADE, AVAILABILITY FOR 2008 & 2009 SAIL DIVE VACATIONS
Fancy a quick getaway? Promenade is available for a last minute charter April 26 to May 3rd 2008 for a 6 or 7-night charter. How great would that be! Otherwise, Promenade is fully booked up through August 10, 2008 but are then open for summer charters in the Virgin Islands. More info...

  • CHARTER CLASSIC YACHT ROMOLA FOR 2008 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
The classic yacht ROMOLA is now available for the 2008 Cannes Film Festival from their ideal location at the Quai St. Pierre. More info...

  • CHARTER YACHT BLITHE SPIRIT 2, GUEST COMMENTS
We just received comments back from a couple we had aboard the charter yacht BLITHE SPIRIT 2, a 52-foot Irwin ketch, based in the Virgin Islands. Once again, excellent comments... but they are an excellent charter yacht and that's what we expect :) More info...

  • CHARTERING IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SUMMER 2008
Looking for a Caribbean summer charter yacht sailing vacation in the Virgin Islands? The following charter yachts will be available for charter in the Virgin Islands throughout the summer 2008 season... More info...

  • FRENCH HOTEL BARGE EMMA - discount cabins on special weeks
We received an email from Liz, owner-operator of the French hotel barge EMMA, listing special offers on discount weeks. She also says that Emma has just been painted and that she will be sending us some new photos soon! More info...

  • FRENCH HOTEL BARGE LE PREMIER cabin charters 2008
The French hotel barge Le Premier is now fully booked for this 2008 season, EXCEPT they still have room on two of their cabin weeks. More info...

  • NEW CHARTER CATAMARAN DOUBLE EXPOSURE IN FLORIDA & BAHAMAS
Double Exposure is a 40-foot catamaran that will begin chartering out of the Florida Keys, May 1, 2008. More info...

  • CHARTER m/y SEAS THE MOMENT - Special offer - Repositioning cruise
SEAS THE MOMENT, a 70-foot Azimut motoryacht, is relocating to Lake Erie for Summer 2008. Seas The Moment will be leaving Fort Lauderdale on May 17, 2008 for Lake Erie. To secure a repositioning charter, her generous owners are offering her at the discounted rate of $7,000/wk, plus all expenses. Normal charter fee is $21,000/wk plus all expenses. More info...


All the best!
Sheila & Bob
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