Sardinia Luxury Tax on Mediterranean Yacht Charter Vessels Abolished

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Anyone who has booked a Benetti yacht charter or a Feadship yacht charter vacation knows that charter agents heavily promote trip cancellation insurance. For mega yacht charter agents, trip cancellation insurance is a substantial profit point. Commissions of 20% of the insurance cost for selling this product for a Feadship yacht charter or a Benetti yacht charter are common.
Charter brokers often offer this coverage to their Caribbean yacht charter customers who fear trip delays due to summer tropical weather disturbances. Mediterranean yacht charter customers also hear the pitch to purchase this coverage, as concerns for lost baggage are common with long, international flights.
Putting aside the fact that someone “profits” from the sale of these policies, a luxury yacht charter customer should give serious consideration to this coverage option. Whether you rent a private yacht, a megayacht, or a superyacht, for a Caribbean yacht charter or elsewhere, or whether you plan crewed catamaran charters or sail boat charters – the facts remain the same: you are spending a lot of money and you may wish to protect your investment!
There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early, or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. What if you booked a MIPIM yacht or a Monaco Grand Prix yacht for the yearly event in Cannes and Monte Carlo, and suddenly you could not attend?
To demonstrate the importance of purchasing travel insurance, and emergency travel services, here are 10 common examples of what could go wrong.
7. BANKRUPTCY OF TOUR OPERATOR — Your luxury sailing charter tour operator goes bankrupt. Who will pay for your non-refundable expenses? Who will help get you to your destination?
8. MEDICAL HELP NEEDED — You’re walking down a street in Rio and twist your ankle. Who can help you find an English-speaking physician?
This entry was posted in Frequently Asked Questions News Special Events and tagged travel insurance, MIPIM, Frequently Asked Questions, trip cancellation insurance, Feadship, lost luggage, Mediterranean yacht charter, Monaco Grand Prix, Feadship yacht charter, caribbean yacht charter, Benetti, yacht charter Mediterranean, Cannes yacht charter, private luxury yacht charter
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The yachting industry has long held to the belief that a successful luxury yacht charter vessel can expect 12 weeks of charter business a year. This expectation included both Caribbean yacht charter and Mediterranean yacht charter business.
Excluding the small sail boat charters that dominate the Caribbean market, in the world of megayacht and superyacht vessels, there are about 830 yachts 80 feet and larger available for a luxury yacht charter worldwide. What might be surprising to many is this fact: some 600 of these vessels do no more than 3 or 4 weeks of chartering each year.
Thus, the upcoming Mediterranean yacht charter summer season has a lot riding on it for boat owners and captains who have — perhaps ill-fatedly from the start — factored 12 weeks of megayacht charter business into their calculations.
So what does a 52 week year in the life of a superyacht look like? A recent industry survey breaks it down like this:
*Owner’s personal use – 6 weeks.
*Yard time (for repair and maintenance) and crossing time to reposition (Caribbean to the Mediterranean, etc.) – 26 weeks.
*Undesirable charter dates – 14 weeks
*Actual Possible Charter Time: 14 weeks.
Charter fleet managers believe there is a a realistic goal. In specific, a luxury mega yacht charter vessel is no more than 8 weeks per year…
This entry was posted in Yacht Charter Frequently Asked Questions Educational and tagged Superyacht, Megayacht, yacht owners, How many weeks of charter should a superyacht do per year?, life of a superyacht, year of a superyacht, yard time
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You’ve decided to charter a motor yacht in Greece for a week. What an exciting idea! You can’t decide whether you want to go on a Trinity Yacht Charter or a Feadship Yacht Charter, and you’re also thinking that sail boat charters are also a romantic way to vacation.
Thoughts go through your mind.
Regardless, all Greece yacht charters are fun, educational, and adventurous – no matter what kind of private yacht you enjoy.
If you haven’t exercised in a long time, you’ll want to prepare your body with some basic exercises before heading to the Aegean.
Since you’ll be hiking up rocky hills and exploring historic landmarks like the Parthenon and the Acropolis, do a series of ankle stretches, ankle rolls, and knee bends to prepare.
Since all megayachts have stairs that you’ll descend and ascend each day on your boat, practice climbing stairs with a stairmaster, walking manual stairwells in your area, or just simply walking an inclined area where you live.
Visiting landmarks is wonderful, but it does entail a lot of walking. To maximize your cardio (heart) and overall fitness, just walk. Park your car far from a store when you grocery shop. Walk around the block and enjoy nature. Take your dog for a long overdue walk. Hop on the treadmill and go for a stroll.
No worries. The best thing is that you really don’t NEED exercise for your Mediterranean yacht charter event – it is just good for your heart, your mind, and your overall attitude! Your crew will do the majority of the exercising during your yacht charter, but you will also be exercising for fun in your daily activities onboard! The food on your yacht charter will be amazing, too, and it will be based on your desires!
Mega yacht charter vacations, whether on a sail boat charter or a superyacht, are a great way to travel – they are good for the mind as well as the body!
For more information and to book your Mediterranean yacht charter, call 1-800-YACHTCHARTERS or email info@1800yachtcharters.com
This entry was posted in Destinations Educational Yacht Charter and tagged Acropolis, do i have to exercise to go on a yacht charter?, is a yacht charter physically demanding?, yacht charter Greece, greece yacht charter, exercise on yacht charter, exercise, walking, treadmill, incline, Parthenon
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The world of luxury yacht charter has finally arrived in the Seychelles. Motor yacht SEA STREAM, a 76 foot Ferretti with room for 8 guests, is now available for Caribbean yacht charter enthusiasts looking for a new destination.
Ferretti yacht SEA STREAM is now available as the only high quality, luxury crewed motor yacht available in the Seychelles, year round.
Built in 2006 yacht SEA STREAM is a Ferretti 761 with accommodations for 8 guests in 4 cabins. Designed with speed and comfort in mind, her interior is light, clean and comfortable. Cabins are spacious and the layout is functional – everything you could want on a yachting holiday in the Seychelles.
In addition to usual luxury yacht charter amenities, the vessel has also been extensively retrofit with the latest state-of-the-art game fishing equipment such as forward-facing sonar, fish finder, fighting chair, bait rigging station, and outriggers. A comprehensive range of rods, reels, and lures are onboard, rivaling any professional big game fishing collection internationally.
SEA STREAM is based in Mahe, and the crew looks forward to welcoming you on board.
Her standard charter rate is € 29,000 per week plus tax and all expenses (items such as food, fuel, and bar).
Introductory special: 25% discount on any charters (except Christmas/New Year dates) booked prior to July 31st, 2009. That is a savings of over € 7,200 for a private luxury mega yacht charter!
For availability and to reserve SEA STREAM for your Seychelles yacht charter vacation, please contact the team at 1-800-YACHT CHARTERS at https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/
This entry was posted in News Yacht of the Week and tagged motoryacht, game fishing, Ferretti, Sea Stream, yacht charter Caribbean, motoryacht charter, caribbean yacht charter, Seychelles, Seastream
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You are planning a Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter on one of the largest yachts in the world. You speak English, but you’d like to be polite to the people of the area.
Here are some tips:
Monaco’s official language is French, so a few basic French phrases will be most helpful.
The people of Monaco also speak English and Italian, but they also speak Monegasque and Occitan (the southern French dialect) within their areas, although they are becoming more rare as the population changes.
Basic phrases to know:
English = hello
French = bonjour
English = goodbye
French = au revoir
English = please
French = s’il vous plat
English = Thank you
French = merci
English = you are welcome
French = de rien
English = excuse me
French = pardon
English = good morning
French = bonjour
English = good night
French = bonne nuit
English = Do you speak…?
French = Parlez-vous…?
English = anglais
French = francais
English = How are you ?
French = Comment allez-vous?
English = yes
French = oui
English = postcard
French = la carte postale
This entry was posted in Educational Destinations and tagged please, good morning, Monaco Grand Prix, good evening, Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter, Cannes, thank you, MIPIM, MIPCOM, french phrases, french terminology, bonjour
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There are many production 100-foot motoryachts in the Bahamas yacht charters market, but owners Dr. and Mrs. Emmons of luxury charter yacht SEAFARER didn’t want a cookie-cutter boat, particularly one costing $6 million. They wanted something that they could personalize to reflect their taste, their love of literature and the arts.
As a result, you will see throughout the boat bookcases built specifically for the Emmons, and nooks created especially to fit their fine collection of marine artwork.
Luxury charter yacht SEAFARER motor yacht is a 30-meter megayacht available for a Bahamas yacht charter vacation. Yacht SEAFARER has accommodations for eight (8) guests in four (4) cabins. This new mega yacht was built by superyacht builder Hargrave and was launched in 2008.
Bahama yacht charters are all about outdoor adventure in the sun, so a large inventory of waytertoys are important. This mega yacht charter vessel carries a 15′ widebody Nautica tender with 90hp Yamaha engine, two 2-person kayaks, snorkel gear, towable toys and tubes such as Boogie Boards, plus beach toys such as volley ball, Frisbees, and 4 bicycles.
Click to view luxury motor yacht SEAFARER’s online brochure.
You, your family, and friends can enjoy a week-long odyssey in the Bahamas onboard this yacht for only $42,500 for 8 guests. Running expenses (items such as food, fuel, and dockage) are extra. For more information, contact Jana Sheeder, CEO of 1-800-YACHTCHARTERS at jsheeder@1800yachtcharters.com
1-800-YACHTCHARTERS – Delivering The Superyacht Experience™ Since 1976
This entry was posted in Destinations Yacht of the Week and tagged president of 1-800 Yacht Charters, Seafarer, yacht owners, megayacht charter, yacht charter Bahamas, Bahamas, motoryacht charter, Hargrave, Bahamas yacht charter, Jana Sheeder, 1800yachtcharters
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Your summer plans involve a week-long luxury yacht charter in the Bahamas. You have fair skin that burns easily, and you want to make sure to bring the right skincare product to protect you from the sun on your yacht charter vacation.
Important terms to consider are SPF, UVA, UVB, waterproof, and water resistant.
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. The higher the number, the more protection you are offered from the sun’s harmful UVB rays. The SPF number shown on the bottle is equal to the amount of time you can stay in the sun without burning. If a sunscreen is SPF 30, you can stay in the sun 30 times longer without burning than you could if you weren’t wearing any. This is particularly helpful for Bahamas yacht charters, where you are enjoying the beach and the water sports toys, and you don’t realize that you are burning.
SPF sunscreen ratings go above 50. The difference between an SPF 30 and an SPF 50 is only 1 to 2%, so save your money and don’t purchase the highest SPF you can find. Just be diligent about making sure that you’re always wearing your SPF 30 on your Bahama yacht charters.
Do the UVA and UVB ratings on the sunscreen matter? YES!
UVA rays are primarily responsible for the aging effects of the sun on your skin (UVA rays break down the collagen in your skin, which causes wrinkles), and UVA rays can cause skin cancer.
UVB rays, on the other hand, are responsible for sunburns and skin cancer.
Always choose a sunscreen product that has both UVA/UVB protection or is a “broad spectrum” protectant.
Since you’ll be jet skiing, water skiing, snorkeling, and likely spending a lot of time in the water on your Caribbean yacht charter, make sure to select a sunscreen that is either waterproof or water resistant. Waterproof sunscreens provide longer protection in the water than do their water resistant counterparts.
Bottom line – choose at least an SPF 30 sunscreen that is waterproof or water resistant and provides protection from both UVA and UVB rays, and you’ll be all set for your superyacht vacation!
This entry was posted in Yacht Charter Educational and tagged Bahamas yacht charter, caribbean yacht charter, sunscreen, waterproof, sun protection factor, spf
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Moonlight Madness, anyone? What luxury sailing charter is complete without a little silliness and merriment with friends?
Although full moon parties take place in different corners of the world, any Virgin Island yacht charter enthusiast will tell you the parties that take place in the British Virgin Islands (aka, the BVI) are some of the most renowned – celebrating both lunar madness and traditional island culture.
Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on a Bomba “mushroom tea.”
If you are planning a Caribbean getaway on the water, the lunacy on Tortola, BVI takes place on the following days:
August 5, 2009
September 4, 2009
October 4, 2009
November 2, 2009
December 2, 2009
December 31, 2009 (What a perfect way to ring in the New Year!)
This entry was posted in Caribbean Destinations Special Events and tagged Full Moon party, Apple Bay, Capoon's Bay, yacht charter Caribbean, caribbean yacht charter, BVI, full moon yacht charter, British Virgin Islands, Bomba's Shack, Tortola
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