A Caribbean Catamaran Charter as a Christmas Stocking Stuffer

A Catamaran Charter and A Real Treasure Hunt

Mom and Dad wanted something different for their little girl Samantha so they had our company create a pirate map to place in Samantha's Christmas stocking. It wasn't just a play map, no it would lead her to real 'lost' treasures.

You can imagine that after opening her presents on Christmas Day that Samantha wanted to leave then and there to find the treasure! She could hardly wait to take off to find the pirate's bounty. Every catamaran charter vacation we assist our clients in creating is unique to them and this vacation was going to be the best vacation little Samantha could ever image.

To surprise her even more, and to add further excitement to their sailing vacation adventure we had helped them plan the real treasure hunt for her when she arrived in the Caribbean.

Her parents had purchased real gold and silver coins plus 'pirated' jewelry in advance of their trip and we had it shipped directly to the captain of their chartered catamaran. The captain was told where to hide the treasure chest in an out of the way caves so that no one else would find it before she did.

Immediately after boarding their catamaran, the luxurious "Alive", the captain set sail.

201' custom motor yacht ESMERALDA, built by Codecasa and fully refitted in 2000. She was previously named Taoey.

The M/Y Esmeralda provides an unbelievable travel experience that immerses you in unbridled luxury and style. Perfect for charter vacations on the Mediterranean or Caribbean Seas.

Your captain and crew team on board the super yacht Esmeralda are head and shoulders above the rest and the reason to see why is easy, Captain Michael Spiller at the helm since 1995, leads by example.

He's an easy going captain who is charming fun and professional. He's told me "Andrew during the day my crew are in their uniform and after 6:00 pm they all required to change into white dress uniforms with bars for the guests".

Captain Spiller has selected the right crew to correctly service his guests. "Andrew, we are a team so any in-house fighting ends immediately or someone gets a pink slip".

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'DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER' a 197' Benetti Custom Motor Yacht

Originally built for American entrepreneur John Staluppi, founder of Atlantic Automotive Group. This was his 18th yacht and was recently sold to make room for a newly ordered 216' super yacht from the renowned yacht builder Benetti.

The yacht's interior was designed by Evan K. Marshall with her exterior created by Benetti.

The stunning motor yacht Diamonds Are Forever sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms with over 26,000 s/f in living space. No matter where you sleep on the opulent Diamonds Are Forever everyone on the yacht charter will feel like they are royalty.

These stunning accommodations include the Owner's Stateroom which has panoramic deck views, a huge suite office, dressing area, his and hers bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes. Plus, a VIP stateroom, 3 double cabins and a twin cabin. With an on board crew of 15 you can be ensured of the finest luxury yacht experience.

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Sleeps 9 Guests in 4 Private Staterooms
Motor Yacht FREEDOM - Broward 120

You have just found one of the industries top high-end luxury power yachts for charter in the BVI and Mediterranean with superb captain and crew to match this high-end lady.

There are not enough adjectives to correctly describe the luxury motor yacht Freedom 120 plus one of the big aspects of is her chef Joseph Styles. To appreciate how brilliant Joseph Styles is, you need to know that every year I travel to Greece, Monaco, Genoa Italy, Antigua and the Virgin Islands to inspect the world's top charter yachts.

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Motor Yacht 'Starship'

The magnificent 143' Starship is a crewed motor yacht with an open floor plan where you can entertain and relax in splendor.

Motor Yacht Starship can be chartered anywhere in the world from the British Virgin Islands to the French Riviera and Greece.

Starship is an ideal charter boat for family fun, entertaining friends or business associates or perhaps having a romantic vacation with someone special.

The main salon's design includes a full bar, two sitting areas with one having a settee facing a 52" flat screen TV. The other area has an inviting sofa, over-sized chairs and a game table. The sky-lounge is another great spot to gather for cocktails or simply to escape to a quieter place.

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“Akasha” Crewed Catamaran Charter | British Virgin Islands

Winner “Best in Show” at the Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show
In Sanskrit, Akasha means "space" and at 76 Feet in length and 38 Feet wide this stunning catamaran lives up to her name.

With over 2,200 s/f of usable living space catamaran Akasha is one of the largest sailing and most luxurious catamarans available for charter in all of the Caribbean Islands.

We rate Akasha as one of the world’s top luxury catamarans and manufactured well ahead of her time. She has large walk around beds in all cabins and this is a feature found on 132 foot luxury power boats had and their rates are 4 times more expensive. This is a major reason why past guests who'd spent $100,000 plus expense on a 1 week power yacht vacation now book Akasha with her weekly rate now under $50,000, all-inclusive for 10 guests.

With four double guest cabins, one of which easily converts to a twin, plus a spectacular owner's stateroom, lodge 10 guests in impressive style and pleasure.

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Voyage Catamarans and BVI Sailing Vacations

Quality Made Catamarans From Cape Town, South Africa are Built for Fun-Filled Caribbean Vacations. Known world wide for their craftsmanship, durability and safety they are a favorite of charter companies and boat owners alike. Here is a wonderful example that completely supports the statements above. We all know words are cheap, but here is my personal example of magnificent durability, craftsmanship, safety and all around quality.

In 1996 Voyage Catamarans started with one catamaran named Scubadu. Dave and Stella Beavis ran this one sailboat doing twenty Caribbean charters each year until roughly 2003. I was on board for the first time while visiting West End Tortola when I said to David, "Hey Dave don't tell me this catamaran has not been back to the factory to have new internal paint, new leather upholstery and new floor to bring her up to the condition I see her in today". David’s reply to me, “No Andy everything remains original as I simply whip her down with soap and water everyday". Oh boy, the catamaran looked brand new 5 years after doing some 100 charters and making the owner pretty happy at the same time. I doubt, any other manufacturer can claim such quality and durability. You can never go wrong by choosing to take a sailing vacation on luxury Voyage catamarans whether you are in the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas or the Greek Islands. With 8 models and lengths ranging from 45' to 60' these luxury vacation sailboats can accommodate 4 to 10 guests in comfort and style.

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Luxury Tandem Yacht Charter Vacations.

Guests always have far more fun with two boats, two captains and crew than just one charter yacht. Here are a few ideas to consider.

Have you ever considered taking an all-inclusive catamaran sailing vacation?

Take a look at a different idea to rent private yachts, at a significantly lower rate that only a private tandem yacht charter can provide.

Clients of ours who originally requested a big power boat ended up chartering two power catamarans.

The twin sisters the 60' Sea Boss and La Manguita were selected for their tandem yacht charter for 12 guests. Six people on each catamaran in 3 private en-suite staterooms.

Unlike the power yachts, catamaran sailboats charters do not charge the additional APA and are all-inclusive of all food, wine, beer, equipment, taxes, mooring fees, etc.

The twin power catamarans rental ended up costing $29,500 for each group of 6 people meaning that so renting both power catamarans cost $59,000 or just $4,900 per person. That works about to being a third of the price of the 140 foot power yacht with her 6 cabins that the client was first interested in chartering for their holiday.

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Bringing In The New Year at the Worlds' Famous Foxy's Bar

On a BVI yacht charter vacation Foxy's Tamarind Bar is a hopping place to be for your New Year's Eve's celebrations
Lucky guests taking a BVI crewed yacht charter over the New Year holidays often choose Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost van Dyke as their destination of choice to welcome in the New Year.

Even in 2014 Foxy’s , a simple beach bar, has continued to grow in popularity ever since its humble beginning back in the late 1960’s to become what it is today - a must see destination while on your luxury yacht charter in the British Virgin Islands.

Foxy himself is a fine gentleman, a genuine Caribbean character and when he was younger used to sing nightly to the crowd. Today, he's getting up in years so he only does one or two gigs during the week with an occasional Saturday night appearance.

BVI yacht charter vacationers on all types of power boats, sailing yachts and the modern luxury Caribbean catamarans can all be found enjoying Foxy's drinks, food and the spur-of-the-moment performances by none other than Foxy himself.

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A Good Yacht Charter Broker is like a Good Real Estate Agent.

You don't pay any commissions to charter a private yacht.

Your yacht charter broker is a person who needs to be fully knowledgeable of the entire yacht industry. A yacht broker is a person who you know has a few good years as being a captain in the charter industry. So ask lots of questions.

• Why is this yacht charter broker better than the others?
• Is it possible to get references from the broker you are working with?
• How well does this yacht charter broker know the location you are going to be chartering in during your cruise or sailing vacation?
• Is this yacht broker giving you ideas on why to select certain dates during each month?
• Is the month you are wanting to charter part of the rain period for your annual yacht charter vacation?
• What is the difference between a power boat charter and a sailing charter?
• Catamarans have elevated this industry far more than any other vessel worldwide; what is driving them, and what are the latest ideas catamarans bring to the passionate charter guests?
• Why are monohulls/sailing yachts cheaper than the traditional catamaran?

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Shoveling snow or basking in tropical sunshine. Where would you rather be? If you live in the 'Snow Belt' you may feel that Winter seems to come faster and lasts longer ever year. Cold weather and its inevitable snow, sleet and freezing rain is around the corner. By February you might well be ready for a place where its warm and the sun still shines during the day.

You work very hard to earn your money. When it's time take a vacation you want to have an ultimate experience where you get great value for your money, too. Learning how to make the best use of your limited time off is vital to resting your body and soul. It will be very hard to relax and enjoy yourself if you feel that you have be mislead and spent your money unwisely.

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This luxury catamaran sailboat Breanker is a 55' Caribbean catamaran that was built by designer Simonis and is available for private charter yacht in the British Virgin Islands located in the wonderfully warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.

She was fully refitted in 2008 and can accommodate 8 guests in 4 cabins. Catamaran Breanker is perfect for clients looking for a great value for their money on a catamaran sailing vacation that is packed with water toys, modern conveniences and has been meticulously maintained.

The Master cabin has a queen size bed, shower and toilet. Two of the guest cabins have queen sized beds, in room bath/tub, shower and toilet. The other guest cabin has a queen sized bed, shower and toilet but no tub. For your off water comfort the luxury catamaran Breanker is fully air conditioned through out the interior.

The crew has a discretely separate companionway, quarters with heads and shower.

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The 59' Catamaran Alegria

Available for BVI Charters and sleeping 10 guests in 5 cabins.

The Alegria is a brand new 2013 Fontaine Pajot luxurious fly bridge catamaran that sleeps 10 guests in 5 spectacular cabins. We are pleased that we can now offer her to you for British Virgin Islands charters.

This catamaran yacht was designed with all the latest innovations and comes equipped with fly-bridge, walk around beds in all cabins and electric toilets. Alegria is the sister ship to the catamaran Flow, a stunning sailboat in her own right. This yacht has all the amenities and luxury you could ever want on a catamaran sailboat vacation, ensuring that everyone on board has a wonderful and memorable experience.

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It dawned with every promise of another day in a Caribbean paradise. As we suited up, it had become bright sunny day on this particularly memorable Caribbean catamaran charter, four of our guests snorkeling would be coming with me on a dive in 40 feet of water. I lead the small group to area that I knew would give my guests underwater opportunities to take pictures. I swam ahead and down to the seabed below and looked into a large cave to see a nurse shark lazily relaxing for the afternoon. Coming back up to the surface to tell my guests that there was a nurse shark directly below us and would they like to see it? Everyone immediately said yes.

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Chartering Luxurious Yachts

Luxury Yachts are like floating Five-Star Hotels where no expense has been spared.

Today's Super Yachts provide high speed connections, plasma screen TVs with satellite, libraries of films, world class trained chefs that prepare all your meals to your taste and desires, spa/fitness centers, and every one the water "toys" possible like water sport, jet skis, wave-riders, scuba gear, wind surfers and more.

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British Virgin Islands Luxury Yacht Vacations

Recently many of our readers have been thinking of a beautiful place to spend their vacations this winter. Here's a solution to the long, cold days of winter. What about a fully crewed luxury charter on a private motor yacht or catamaran sailboat and visiting a series of beautiful islands spread out over a 95,000 square miles, with the largest island of this territory being Tortola and these islands are more commonly known as the British Virgin Islands. (BVI).

This island paradises are considered to be heaven on earth for the sophisticated traveler with lush multi-hued greens & yellows dotting both small and large islands alike are surrounded by deep blue and aquamarine waters.

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