Sardinia Luxury Tax on Mediterranean Yacht Charter Vessels Abolished

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The week of February 14-20 is your chance to ramp up the idea of “being kind” as the world celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week, 2016. Let’s extend Random Acts of Kindness Week!!!
Created by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, the week-long event is a way for all of us to “…step up your acts of kindness, be loud with your generosity, and commit to being a better person throughout the year. We believe kindness is a daily practice, but this is a week to celebrate and inspire others to join you.”
There are soooo many things we can do, and sooo many ways to get involved. All it takes is a bit of time — and a big heart!
From yesterday:
We were inspecting private yacht charter vessels at the inaugural Superyacht Miami Show, when I noticed our company President, Jana Sheeder, bent over picking something up on the docks. A few minutes later, I saw her do it again. I asked her what she was doing, and she proceeded to lay a handful of objects out on the dock for us to see. It was small items of debris – a used book of matches, some plastic, a metal bolt, and more. “Any of these objects could end up in the water, possibly harming the marine environment or adding to our problems with plastic pollution at sea. It only took a couple of moments to stop and pick these items up and try to make a difference.”
Suddenly, I found myself looking down as I walked along the dock, hoping I too could “chip in” and do my small part… Generosity and kindness are contagious, and it feels so good to do random things for others and for our community!
Need a little more motivation to jump feet-first into Random Act of Kindness Week? Sign the online “Kindness Pledge,” and you’ll be on your way to inspire others to do their part in making a kinder world for everyone.
SIGN the pledge here: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/rakweek2016#pledge-form
We’d love to hear your suggestions of Random Acts of Kindness. Please leave them in the comments section for others to follow your lead in kind acts!
Have a kinder, generous week everyone… Thank you for making a difference and for being the change with us!
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The success of a mega yacht charter, indeed the entire yacht charter season of a superyacht, depends on one thing. Specifically, the ability of the vessel’s crew to meet the needs of the paying customers. The best cruising grounds and good weather matter little. Especially if the megayacht charter crew does not provide excellent service.
A luxury yacht charter client should be treated the same as you would treat the owner. The only difference is that the crew knows the preferences of an owner (e.g. his or her favorite restaurants, the time he or she likes to wake up in the morning, etc.). The crew does not know these preferences for a new mega yacht charter client.
This provides the crew with a challenge – to ensure that they learn as quickly as possible what the client expects to gain from the Mediterranean yacht charter experience.
It all comes down to this – the happiness of the lead charterer and his family and guests hinges on the effort expended by the staff of the superyacht, especially the Chief Stewardess and the Chef.
A good skipper will introduce the stewardess and chef to the lead charter client early on in the charter. This way, the stew can get a feeling of the level of service or distance expected by the customer, and the chef can get a sense of the level or formality needed with each meal presentation.
Whether a Mediterranean yacht charter or a Caribbean yacht charter, the captain’s role is challenging. He is legally bound to ensure the safety of the guests and crew and he has a priority to ensure that the owner’s property is safeguarded. At the same time, he has to keep the charter guests happy while they are on board, since the paying guests have a significant degree of freedom to decide the nature of the charter.
It is a delicate balancing act to ensure the clients’ demands do not compromise the crew.
The skipper must also comply with the laws of the territorial waters through which the superyacht passes, with particular importance placed on drug restrictions. The captain must impose his authority in the event of discovering the use of recreational drugs. In all superyacht cruising areas, this is illegal. The captain is potentially liable for any breach of the laws. Additionally, in many jurisdictions, the discovery of recreational drugs on board can result in the confiscation of the vessel by the local authorities.
It is essential that the captain ensures that all charter guests (and crew) obey these laws. Should there be an issue with this, the captain may need to refer to the owner/broker to agree on termination of a specific charter. Charter agreements provide the captain with full authority to prohibit the use of recreational drugs by the charter guests.
A seasoned yacht charter broker understands this delicate balancing act faced by a charter captain and crew. If the broker has previously handled a particular client on another vessel, he or she will discuss the characteristics of the client with the new captain, as well as the chef and stewardess.
Brokers also try to gather as much personal information about the charterer by means of a preference sheet. On such forms, the clients can spell out their food and beverage likes and dislikes as well as the recreational pursuits they hope to enjoy during the trip (shopping, swimming, quietly reading a good book, etc.). Such preference sheets help give the crew a deeper understanding of the charter guests desires and expectations.
At the conclusion of the luxury mega yacht charter vacation, it is equally important for the crew and broker to discuss the trip.
Per Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters,
“We ensure that all goes well during a charter, then we follow up after the charter to make sure that all details were perfect for the clients. Personalized and prompt customer service is critical to us. Our clients depend on our having everything organized before, during, and after their superyacht experience as they live their own lives. There is no second guessing in our service. It’s critical to us to make sure that everything was perfect so that we know for their repeat charters. There is no excuse for not providing perfect service to discriminating clientele;” thus, the feedback of the captain and senior crew enables the broker to build up a comprehensive picture of the client’s preferences for future engagements.
The captain, crew, broker and customer work together. It is a perfect combination. The odds are quite high for a successful and memorable holiday at sea. That is The Superyacht Experience™ – created by 1-800 Yacht Charters.
This entry was posted in Educational News and tagged private luxury yacht charter, Mediterranean yacht charter, Jana Sheeder, 1800yachtcharters, crew, yacht charter broker, customer service, 5 star service, 1-800 Yacht Charters, five star service, megayacht charter
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For many people, Presidents’ Day in the United States goes pretty much unnoticed. Many view it as a day off from work. Others see it as a day for “President’s Day Sales!”
Have you ever stopped to think about this important day of recognition? And in addition, just what it means?
Each year, President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. Established in 1885, its creation is in recognition of the first President of the United State of America. Specifically, George Washington. Presidents’ Day is now properly and popularly viewed. It is the day to celebrate all U.S. Presidents.
A quick scan of the internet shows that some people feel disdain about our Presidents. In specific, both past and present. I did a Google search under the keywords, “Is Presidents’ Day Important?” Some chains in forums and chat rooms were a litany of vitriol and cynicism.
I think many of us miss the point of why this day should be significant. For me, it is less a celebration of the actual people who became US Presidents. It is more the recognition of a basic freedom we hold as Americans. Noteably, the right to freely choose and elect our leaders.
Whether you like or dislike a particular President’s actions and policies, we as free citizens publicly and openly choose our Presidents (and all of our elected officials). This is a sacred right we hold as Americans – one that brave men and women in our armed forces are willing to lay down their lives to protect.
This Presidents’ Day, I’ll probably do what I usually do – attend the final day of the Miami Boat Show, inspecting private luxury yacht charter vessels to present to our clients for their 2016 vacations. I will, however, pause for a moment, and give a nod to our Presidents for their service to our country, and of course, I’ll be wearing my American Flag pin over my heart as a reminder…
More importantly, I’ll reflect on the more than 200 years of opportunities that we as United States citizens have gathered openly, and without fear, to freely cast our ballots and elect a President to lead our nation. We are so fortunate to live in these great United States.
In conclusion, enjoy a Florida yacht charter vacation and make Spring Break 2016 truly memorable. For more information, contact 1-800 Yacht Charters at https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/
This entry was posted in Yacht Charter Special Events Frequently Asked Questions Educational and tagged Miami Boat Show, 1800yachtcharters, Presidents Day, United States of America, celebrations, Is Presidents Day Important?, America, George Washington, Abe Lincoln, private luxury yacht charter, Abraham Lincoln, Elections
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The most common “complaint” we hear from our repeat North American clients, is not really a complaint, but rather a pleading for, “More, more, more!” “We love the superyacht experience™,“ they say, “and we want MORE…find us more unique places to see, closer to home, and more things to do…” Where to cruise?
Private yacht charter aficionados seeking new places to cruise and explore in 2016. Our charter department has selected their 3 favorite “Under-the radar” cruising grounds in the western hemisphere.
Bet you didn’t know there are 34 islands off of Boston that are open for exploring? Yep, Beantown is a great stopover for anyone planning a New England yacht charter vacation. The Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina is world-class and a great place for megayachts to dock. Have kids in your group? Take them to the Boston Children’s Museum (kids love this place – lots of interactive exhibits). Adults enjoy cocktails at ultra-upscale Strega Waterfront’s dockside bar. It overlooks Boston Harbor on Fan Pier in the beautiful Seaport district. Try the Silviano, made with Stoli and muddled blueberries. Make sure a crewmember drives your tender back to your yacht.
Any island or inlet north of Seattle is mesmerizing. We like the isolation of this rugged fjord on the Canadian side of the border. This place is all about mountains, wilderness and nature. Take note- this is not a destination for small boats. Strong winds can swirl down from the mountains into the inlet. Large yachts with stabilizers (think expedition yacht charter destination) are a must in our opinion. Putting up with the wind is well worth the natural beauty of this locale.
Don’t even to try to say, “Been there, done that” ‘cause we know you’re probably fibbing! A decades-old embargo between the USA and Cuban governments virtually shut off this island destination from the yacht charter marketplace. The proud, resilient Cuban people are eager to meet North Americans and share their beautiful country, artwork, and crafts. As travel regulations continue to loosen up, we anticipate charter questions. Charterers will want to explore the many bays and protected anchorages this island nation offers. Importantly, a well-stocked and provisioned megayacht is essential. The island’s marine infrastructure is nonexistent. The country’s economy, quite sadly, is a trainwreck.
What’s your favorite hidden gem dream yacht charter destination for a vacation in the western hemisphere? Share your favorite spot with us in the comment section below, and we’ll send you a complimentary eco–friendly tote bag – courtesy of 1-800 Yacht Charters. In conclusion, email your contact information to us at info@1800yachtcharters.com for your tote bag!
This entry was posted in Destinations Educational and tagged yacht charter new england, Bute Inlet British Columbia, Cuba, yacht charter Cuba, rent a private yacht in Cuba, Boston yacht charter, unique destinations, New England yacht charters, 1800yachtcharters.com, caribbean yacht charter
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How do you change the color of your superyacht? Can you do it without spending a small fortune?
Bring in the “wild boys” from Wild Group. Let them wrap your yacht in vinyl and foil.
Wild Group is a vinyl yacht finishing company dedicated to the superyacht industry. They wrap the entire exterior in foil and vinyl for a fraction of the cost of repainting. Wrap alterings the look and color of the vessel. It is also a protective skin that reduces scratches and fouling from wear and tear at sea.
Proteksan Turquoise motor yacht TURQUOISE is a vessel with a complete hull transformation done by Wild Group. They completed a full hull wrap, and black wrap on house sides for the 55.40 meter yacht in Port Denia, near Alicante, Spain.
The TURQUOISE project was finished in time for the yacht to reposition on schedule to the Caribbean. She was in place for the St Martin yacht charter winter season, December 2015 through April 2016.
This was actually the second time Wild Group worked on the yacht. They originally wrapped the yacht superstructure overhangs in Matterhorn White. The paint had become dull due to constant exposure to the sun, so the wrap saved the day. The success of this super structure project led the yacht owner and captain to decide to wrap the hull. They also decided on a color change, from white to gun-metal gray, this time.
The Wild Group also wraps pool linings, interiors, and window foils for privacy and heat control. Monaco yacht charter vessel LAUREN L had foil applied to 120 windows. The project took place in Sardinia. It was completed between Italy yacht charter bookings – amazingly, in just six days. Almost immediately, the crew of M/Y LAUREN L reported the air conditioning system was working more efficiently and interior temperatures were lower.
Jana Sheeder, Co-Owner and President of 1-800 Yacht Charters, applauded the owner of motoryacht Lauren L for taking such an eco-friendly move in saving fuel for yacht charter guests by tinting all 120 windows.
“What a forward-thinking project to intiate! I hope that other superyacht owners take advantage of the same technology to benefit the yacht, guests, crew, and the environment in this way.”
Of course, catering to superyacht owners sometimes means working on the owner’s “other” boats, no matter the size. Formula 1’s Eddie Jordan loved the color of his Sunseeker 155 yacht BLUSH. Mr. Jordan then wrapped the hull of his very first boat – a small Sunseeker Mohawk 29. The team color-matched the wrap to the same paint scheme on motor yacht BLUSH. They used premium quality Färben brand foils. They also wrapped the superstructure with a white application, including non-slip wraps to the foredeck. Using a unique designer twist, they created a leather effect to the interior to give it a clean, refreshed look.
Why not book a yacht charter on a superyacht that’s been wrapped so that you can experience the wrap firsthand to decide. ‘Try it before you buy it.”
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