The finalists for the 2011 World Superyacht Awards have been selected, and many of the newest and largest yachts available for crewed yacht charter have been nominated.
The awards honor the finest new vessels delivered to their owners in the past twelve months. The editors of Boat International Media host.
The awards are the “Oscars” of the megayacht industry. The ceremony has an elite guest list. For example, attendees include owners from around the globe and the most influential players in the business of boats.
MARY JEAN II
Sixty meter ISA MARY JEAN II is nominated for Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT (approximately 50m – 59m). She is sure to be a star of the 2011 Croatia yacht charter season.
Build, design, and engineering all International Shipyard Ancona (ISA). She accommodates up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This yacht works with a crew of 14. MARY-JEAN II features the latest technology and design. She has a light and spacious interior, and she maneuvers well. MJ II excels in comfort, interior, and on-deck entertainment. Not only that, but she excels in toys and tenders, and finally, overall efficiency.
The vessel sports a striking Aristo blue hull and Oyster white superstructure. She utilizes the latest technology, design, and Italian craftsmanship, boasting elegant lines with an impressive stern. With a beam of 12 meters, M/Y Mary-Jean II offers generous interior volume and comfortable living spaces.
Her contemporary interior design is Mark Berryman. It features many special things. For instance, split bamboo paneling, and rustic limestone mosaics. In addition, she features classical elements onboard. For example, a teak backdrop and contrasting wenge wood. Neutral fabrics contrast more vibrant colors in the owner’s artwork and in colored scatter cushions.
Subsequently powered by twin Caterpillar engines, motor yacht Mary-Jean II can reach a top speed of 16 knots and cruises comfortably at 15 knots.
In conclusion, Mary Jean II is a can’t miss in the industry. Not only does she win awards, but she is also a great charteryacht with professional crew.
Contact our 1-800 Yacht Charters reservation team at https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ to secure prime summer holiday dates on this yacht or any other in our inventory.
This entry was posted in Yacht Charter News Special Events Educational and tagged best displacement motoryacht, Neptune trophy, King Neptune, ISA, International Shipyard Ancona, Aristo blue hull, Croatia yacht charter, Oyster superstructure, World Superyacht Awards, yacht charter croatia, Mary-Jean II
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From August 15th, motor yacht CLOUD 9 is offering 14 days for the price of 12 – a savings of over €100,000. To further entice you, the yacht will waive all delivery fees for a cruise in Croatia and/or Greece.
Stylish and exceptionally comfortable with 5-star cuisine, CMN line 60 yacht CLOUD 9 boasts a huge Owner’s suite, a VIP stateroom with a balcony, as well as a gymnasium and plenty of watertoys.
Oh – we almost forgot, the yacht just installed a brand new waterslide!
Scottish-born Captain, Colin Boyle, has created a special, scenic sample itinerary for a charter commencing in Split and concluding 14 nights later in Zante! Take a look at the first three days of this Eastern Mediterranean adventure:
DAY 1 – SPLIT
Join CLOUD 9 in Split – a 20 minute drive from the international airport. Immediate departure for a nearby anchorage to swim and relax. Remain at anchor overnight.
DAY 2 – HVAR
Hvar – truly one of the highlights of Croatia. The city has an extraordinary history and a great social atmosphere. The tiny harbor fills quickly with anchored yachts and we must arrive at noon. We’ll dinghy our guests ashore where they will find vineyards, lavender fields, walks and clean beaches. For the evening, Hvar offers great cafes and restaurants – and the best in Croatian wine. The bars and cafes remain open late into the night.
DAY 3 – KORCULA
Depart Hvar for a passage to Korcula, the home of Marco Polo. Once at anchor, the protected bay is the perfect place for a day of watersports and swimming. After dinner, we’ll dinghy ashore to walk the ancient streets to window shop and listen to the street musicians.
DAY 4 – MLJET NATIONAL PARK
An early morning passage brings us to the Mljet National park, a peaceful, and beautiful anchorage. Here, we’ll find steep, rocky slopes covered with dense pine forests that hide a 12th century monastery built on a small island in the middle of a lake. That’s right, an island on an island! The lake is generally 4 degrees warmer than the sea, and a good place to swim. Hiking, guided tours and bike rentals are also available.
All that in the first 4 days – imagine what adventures might be in store for the next 10 days???!
Would you like to charter this gorgeous lady? Contact 1-800 Yacht Charters at https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ right away!
This entry was posted in Destinations News Special Offers and tagged Korcula, cloud 9, Dubrovnik, waterslide, Split, Hvar, Croatia yacht charter, Eastern Mediterranean yacht charter, Croatia, National Parks, discount, Itinerary
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May 8 marks the conclusion of the 21st Annual Genoa mega yacht charter yacht show. The industry-only event draws the top luxury charter brokers and charter journalists from around the world.
It is held at Marina Molo Vecchio. The Genoa boat show showcases 65 mega yacht Mediterranean yacht charter vessels, although it attracted 100 fewer brokers than last year, most likely due to the economy.
The number of megayacht and superyacht vessels that are actually in the show bases on the number that can fit at the available dockage. Several mega yacht owners get disappointed, as a few superyachts are always left on the waiting list.
WHO ORGANIZES THE GENOA YACHT SHOW?
The show is organized by the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association (MYBA). Yachting-related vendors set up booths along the docks. They represent diverse products, from yacht insurance to hotel and tourism destinations. The most common yachts desired for Mediterranean yachting vacations are motoryachts. Private sailing yachts dominate the Caribbean yacht charter marketplace.
The majority of yachts in the Genoa show are motoryachts, with the largest being the 70+ meter superyacht models, Boadicea and Haida G this year.
New yachts with new crew attend the show. This benefits an industry aching to expand beyond the economic downturn. New private luxury charter yachts include LEO FUN, BIG CITY, PAOLYRE, SALU, SLIPSTREAM, and many more.
The 2008 season was sluggish due to the global economic meltdown. Many brokers at the Genoa show cite an uptick in the number of inquiries for a summertime charter. Brokers, owners, and crew are all optimistic for a rebound in luxury mega yacht charter vacations this summer.
The buzz on the docks this year shows interest by both yacht owners and charter customers. Exploration of areas outside of the standard cote d’azur yacht charter locale is buzzing. Potential charter customers inquire about Croatia yacht charter vacations and Greece yacht charter outings. Yacht owners notice the buzz from charter brokers. As more clients express interest in a region, more owners are then willing to relocate their megayachts to non-traditional destinations. Some of these places include Turkey, Greece, and Croatia.
To learn more, contact 1-800-YACHTCHARTERS at t https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/. Prime high season dates remain available for yacht charters. Many new yachts and large yachts in the world’s best destinations await your call.
This entry was posted in Good Times News Special Events and tagged Italy, megayachts, Croatia yacht charter, Mediterranean yacht charter, Genoa, Leo Fun, Big City, Salu, Slipstream, cote d'azur, turkey yacht charter, Yacht Shows, greece yacht charter
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Dutch builder Heesen Yachts is an innovator. Heesen is the first Dutch shipyard to use aluminum alloy for the construction of yacht hulls. It is a global-leader in the design, engineering and build of high performance, all-aluminum motor yachts.
Heesen launched an iPad superyacht app. First, users browse an extensive gallery of Heesen’s latest launches. These yachts range from 37 to 65 meters. Second, the app includes basic specifications and features of every yacht in the Heesen fleet. Finally, it includes a selection of movies and images of very latest Heesen projects.
In conclusion, the Heesen iPad yacht app gives info about the builder and its yachts. Users can compare up to four images at a time, and can email individual images to their friends and contacts.
Largest yachts for charter can be accessed by the app, for example, the 2011 55-meter motor yacht QUITE ESSENTIAL. Additionally, the 47 meter motor yacht RAASTA, and the star of the Croatia yacht charter summer season, the 47.70-meter Heesen motor yacht LET IT BE.
Look for more builders to take Heeson’s lead and introduce their own superyacht apps in the near future…
Charter the yacht that can be piloted directly from an iPad device. P Diddy (Puff Daddy – Sean John – Sean Combs) rented the iPad-controlled motor yacht SOLEMATES, and so can you! Contact our, “Yacht Geek Squadron” at https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ for more details on chartering your own private luxury yacht.
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Yacht charter special! Sailboat MATELOT has a 20% discount for June, 2011 bookings.
The 80′ sailing yacht MATELOT joins the Croatia yacht charter fleet. She is offering a €5,000 discount for all weekly rentals for June. Charters must be confirmed between now and April 30, 2011. The yacht’s regular weekly rate is € 25,000. This rate is plus all running expenses. The yacht was built in 2005 and refit in 2010. She is is in like new condition. She spent the winter in the shipyard in New Zealand.
She has Italian styling by Nauta Design. Her architecture is by Farr Yacht Design. The yacht is a Southern Wind 80. She offers 3 comfortable guest staterooms. Matelot is the ultimate in performance sailing.
The yacht has a full beam master stateroom. This room is located forward of the panoramic deck salon. The stateroom features a walkaround king bed. Additionally, it has a settee and vanity writing desk. It features an ensuite bath with stall shower.
She has 2 identical guest cabins amidships. They are aft of the salon. Each similarly has twin lower single beds and ensuite heads. The heads have stall showers.
Crew quarters and galley are fully aft with separate companionway.
Veteran British crew are Captain Angus Fuller and Chef Jessie Fuller. They have several charter season experience in Croatia and the Adriatic. They are joined by an additional crewmember.
Mrs. Seven joins MATELOT in offering discounted charters. She is a 30 meter vessel for 8 guests. This yacht gives a 33% discount off high-season rates for sailing vacations in Croatia. The special is for now through May 15, 2011.
This entry was posted in News Yacht of the Week and tagged Mrs. Seven, Matelot, Nauta Design, sailing yacht, sailing yacht charters, Croatia yacht charter, discount, yacht charter specials, sailboat yacht charter, yacht charter croatia
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The Mediterranean yacht charter marketplace is bursting at the seams with over a dozen new builds in the past 12 months. Many of the newest yachts have been delivered to their owners and the luxury yacht charter crews are busy preparing these mega yachts for their Mediterranean yacht charter season.
The eagerly awaited Benetti mega yacht AMNESIA and superyacht CRN Ancona MARAYA have now been launched to great acclaim. The 196.8′ (60m) megayacht AMNESIA is chartering in Croatia. In addition, she goes to southern Italy for the summer, as well. After that, she heads to the Caribbean for winter.
Super yacht MARAYA translates as “many mirrors.” She spends part of 2008 in luxury yacht charter service. Her crew of 15 is eager to put in a full summer. In particular, offering customers either a French Rivera yacht charter, or a Croatia yacht charter. The Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival are close. The volumes of deck space on this superyacht make her ideal as a corporate event yacht.
A number of smaller, more intimate yachts, suitable for 4 to 6 passengers, are eager to enter. Specifically, both the Western and Eastern Mediterranean, and Turkey and Greece yacht charter markets this summer. Leading the way is the 2009 speedy 23 meter Aicon Spa yacht ENCORE, with accommodations for 6 to 8 guests.
The super-charged yacht MISTER JINGLES, also built in 2009 and will be cruising from the French Riviera on down to the Amalfi coast at a blistering 35 knots.
Another highly successful summer charter season is anticipated in the Mediterranean. Keep your eyes opened for more new builds to hit the seas this spring.
To see ALL of the newest and largest yachts in the world’s best destinations and to book your vacation of a lifetime or upscale corporate event, visit www.1800yachtcharters.com.
This entry was posted in Educational Yacht Charter Destinations News and tagged yacht construction, Italy, Benetti Yachts, motoryacht charter, Amnesia, Croatia yacht charter, Mediterranean yacht charter, Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix, caribbean yacht charter, Maraya, Mister Jingles, Aicon Spa Yachts
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In January, 2014, we alerted our clients to new rules. These rules regard a VAT increase imposed on Croatia yacht charter rentals. The government increased the VAT rate from 10 % to 13%. This was to combat the country’s economic woes.
We, therefore, focused on saving money for clients. We encourag our clients to commence their charters in nearby Montenegro. They could then cruise into Croatian waters, tax-free.
In spite of this, good things sometimes come to an end…
Effective this month, new regulations take effect. These eliminate the loophole that allowed tax-free cruising in Croatia.
This February, the Croatian Ministry of Maritime Affairs made an announcement. The regulations that govern the Croatia yacht charter market were amended to, “…bring the regulations in line with other European Union Member States.” The main change was, therefore, the imposition of VAT on charters starting outside of Croatia.
As succinctly explained by 1-800 Yacht Charters company President, Jana Sheeder,
“As of May 1st, 2018, charters commencing outside Croatia that then cruise into Croatia, will now have to pay 13% VAT on the time spent in Croatian waters.”
The new regulations are not retroactive. Thus, any charters booked prior to the regulation change are exempt.
On a positive note, other regulation changes designed to encourage an increase in yacht charter Croatia activity will also go into effect. The government has lifted the restriction that banned non-European Union charter yachts under 40 meters from chartering in Croatia. As explained by Rory Jackson of SuperyachtNews, “These restrictions, which prohibited non-EU commercial vessels under 40m chartering in Croatia, had been implemented to bolster the domestic market. However, they proved to be more costly than beneficial.”
Non EU flagged yachts under 40 meters will need to secure a charter license to operate in Croatia. The license will be required even if the charter starts outside Croatia.
Are you considering a private yacht charter vacation in Croatia or elsewhere in the Mediterranean this summer? Click https://1800yachtcharters.com/superyacht-charter/ for a sampling of superyachts available this summer.
Come enjoy The Superyacht Experience as only 1-800 Yacht Charters can deliver!
This entry was posted in Yacht Charter Destinations News Educational and tagged VAT value added tax, Jana Sheeder, Education, Superyacht, president of 1-800 Yacht Charters, yacht charter education, yacht charter croatia, charter restrictions, Croatia yacht charter, summer yacht charter plans, Mediterranean yacht charter
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Motor yacht SEAGULL II (54 meters / 12 guests) – from now until August 25th, this incredible Croatia yacht charter vessel is offering 9 days for the price of 7 – € 105,000 (save over 20%).
Motor yacht IONIAN PRINCESS (45.73 meters / 12 guests) – when it comes to memorable Greece yacht charters, this vessel is your home away from home. The yacht has a gap from August 15th to September 2nd for any charters between Athens, the Ionian Islands, Croatia and Venice. The longer you go, the greater your savings:
14 days – € 225,000 (30% discount)
10 days – € 185,000 (19% discount)
7 days – € 140,000 (12.5% discount)
Motor yacht MOONMAIDEN II (39 meters / 10 guests) – this classic yacht is available for the gap from now until August 18th (in the South of France / Corsica) at € 35,000 per week (regular rate € 56,000 per week – a savings of nearly 40%). After September 14th, the yacht is available at a discount of 50% off the low season rates. Pay just € 26,000 per week for any charter moving in the direction of Sicily, north towards the South of France.
Motor yacht ASHA (28 meters / 8 guests) – splash into summer savings onboard this sexy, modern yacht. Available in the Western Mediterranean, any August (high season) charters will be priced at low season rates. Asha’s charter rate WAS €47,000 per week…NOW €40,000 per week
Prices include yacht and crew. Meals, bar, dockage, fuel, and other running expenses are additional. Taxes may be extra, depending upon the yacht and the point of embarkation.
Take advantage of these and many more last minute specials. Contact our destination specialists HERE and ask for the best available rates for your preferred travel dates!
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Sunseeker 88 GATSBY
New to the luxury yacht charter market, we present GATSBY. She is a stunning Sunseeker 88. Gatsby is in Montenegro in time for the summer cruising season in nearby Croatia.
The 27 meter yacht is operated by a crew of 4. She accommodates 8 guests in 4 staterooms.
Weekly rates are Euro €43,000 for July and August and Euro €37,000 all other months. Running expenses are extra.
This entry was posted in Yacht Charter Destinations Yacht of the Week and tagged Croatia yacht charter, black hull, Seabob, Gatsby, Sunseeker 88, Montenegro yacht charter, Williams Jet tender
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You’ve been planning your Croatia yacht charter for months. The skipper has called to report that the weather is fantastic, and the yacht’s chef has provisioned the sailboat with all of your favorite foods. Your bags are packed, and your flight boarding pass is in your coat.
Now, your focus turns to money – how much cash should you carry, and which credit cards should you take on the trip?
Of course, traveling with too much cash can be dangerous if it is lost or stolen.
Learning to travel wisely with your credit cards can save you time and money. This is especially true when traveling abroad due to currency exchange rates and foreign transaction fees.
First, review fees. When choosing which credit cards to bring on the trip, take a look at the fees for each card. Select the card or cards with the lowest foreign transaction fees. Find out about any conversion fees – many credit card companies charge currency conversion fees when you use your card in a country that doesn’t normally transact in U.S. dollars.
Second, reward yourself. Consider any cards that offer travel rewards; you might as well rack up as many flight miles as possible.
Third, call Your Credit Card Company. Let them know you’ll be enjoying a luxury sailing charter in the Mediterranean. The point is not to gloat, but to let them know that your card usage in a foreign place is legit. Otherwise, your card might be denied when you try to purchase something.
Finally, Choose the “Local Currency” Option. Whether at a shop, taverna, or restaurant, always ask the clerk to process the credit card using the local currency option. If the card gets processed using U.S. Dollars, you may be charged a fee to convert those greenbacks into the local currency. This is in addition to any foreign-currency transaction fees from your credit card company.
With traveler’s checks a relic of the past and cash too risky to carry, credit cards can be a great convenience when abroad. Remember to look through your cards and find the one with the lowest fees, and the best rewards points. A little planning now can save a lot of headaches (and dollars) later…
Note – most mega yacht charter crews do not carry credit card processing equipment onboard, and cannot accept credit cards for the crew’s gratuity. Click to learn more about customary tipping policies HERE.
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