A new, higher VAT (Value Added Tax) rate went into effect. All charters that commenced after July 20, 2015 in Greek waters are subject to the tax.
Greek yacht charter vessel at anchor
The new legislation raised the overall VAT from 13% to 23%. Specifically, lower rates apply to certain charters, based upon the duration of the hire.
There are two VAT categories for charters lasting 3 days or longer:
For charters up to 48 hours, there are no discounted rates. Full VAT of 23% is due (previously 13%).
Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters, points out the new VAT rates affect ALL charters taking place after July 20, 2015 – even if the charter agreements were signed in prior months. “With the current economic crisis in Greece, we’ve been anticipating some form of VAT austerity,” says Sheeder. “With each charter agreement we prepare, we add a clause indicating that the charterer is responsible for any increase in VAT – this way, there are no surprises. The more details we cover with our clients, the smoother their Superyacht Experience will be.“
How will the increase in VAT on private luxury yacht charter vacations in Greece effect the number of yacht charters?
Will clients seek alternate destinations or, “grin and bear it” to enjoy a Greek yachting holiday?
Let us know your thoughts. We will share your comments with our readers AND send you a free complimentary Eco-tote bag! Email your comments (and your mailing address!) to info@1800yachtcharters.com
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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
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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.
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Greece. The perfect vacation. Ideal for yacht charter. Although it is great to escape the cold weather for a few days with a Caribbean yacht charter, the exotic calls. For instance, you want to experience new and different locations. But where? Greece is the word. (See what we did there?)
Just imagine. Summer vacation. School’s out. The kids are home for several weeks. The chance to bask in the sun for an extended stay is the epitome of total relaxation beckons. You want to show the kids an exotic destination. One with education combined with family time. .
Nowhere is the idea of extended rest and relaxation more evident than in the Greek islands. Here, in the ancient land of the Gods, it sometimes seems as if time stands still.
A Greek yacht charter adventure features a wide array of itineraries with a heavy emphasis on the sheer pleasure of sailing in a locale so steeped in history and yet so amenable to the sailor looking for all the luxuries and convenience of the modern world.
The shimmering waters, superlative beaches, and intriguing towns and villages make Greece a must-visit summer destination.
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Normally, when you think of traditional gullets and motosailors, you envision Greece yacht charters and boating holidays along the coast of Turkey.
This winter, one gulet is leaving Mediterranean yacht charters far behind. It relocates to the exotic islands of the Seychelles.
Traditional gullet NIKOLAS is 73ft motorsailor built in 2006. She is now available for hire in the Seychelles. Nikolas is 23 meters (73 feet) long. She has a 6.6 meter beam. The yacht is spacious and stable, for instance, plenty of room for large groups of family or friends.
Inside, Turkish gullet NIKOLAS is beautifully-fitted and boasts large wrap-around windows, allowing guests to enjoy views out across the turquoise waters of the Seychelles – while relaxing in air conditioned comfort. The yacht’s salon offers a large U-shaped couch to starboard with a dining table and a fully stocked bar to port.
Motor sailor yacht NIKOLAS can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 double cabins, each with an ensuite bathroom.
The yacht offers spacious outdoor areas – her aft deck has oversized sun pads and a large table for al fresco dining. There are further sun pads located on the fore deck, providing ample sunning areas.
A choice of attractive rates is available:
Current Bookings:
7 – 21 Dec, 2011 Mahe to Mahe
23 Dec, 2011 – 1 Jan, 2012 Mahe to Mahe
13 – 18 Feb, 2012 Mahe to Mahe
Located in the Indian Ocean, the islands of the Seychelles are an idyllic paradise. Here you will experience white-sand beaches lapped by aquamarine waters, bright blue skies, and year-round sunshine. Other yachts now available in this tropical paradise include Benetti SILVER ANGEL, sail yacht PERLA DEL MARE, and motor yacht MOECCA.
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Motor sailor gulet yacht IRAKLIS L was an instant success story when she entered charter. She is the perfect platform for a luxury sailing charter holiday.
Within 2 months of entering charter, she secured 90 days of charter reservations!
Six spacious cabins accommodate up to 14 passengers. Her master stateroom is on the main deck and has a double bed. Her VIP cabin, located on the lower deck, also offers a double bed. Two guest cabins have double beds and one single bed/sofa, making them perfect for children, a couple, or kids and a nanny. There is one cabin with a double bed and the last guest cabin has two twin berths.
Designed by Lally Poulias, each cabin features en suite bathrooms. These bathrooms have hydro-jet showers and marble appointments. Some feature double sinks for added convenience. All cabins offer flat screen TV with satellite programming, including DVD, CD, and MP3 players.
The salon and the dining area create a large open area. The panoramic windows throughout offer breathtaking views. Rich red-tone woods exist throughout the vessel. For musical fun, there is a Glavinova karaoke piano in the salon.
The deck includes a large, elevated area for sun-worshipers. Forward of this, there is room for sitting and enjoying the views.
Zero speed stabilizers ensure total comfort in rough seas. This feature is rarely found on similar traditional Greek motor sailors and Turkish gulets.
The yacht carries a 5.5-meter tender with a 150 hp engine. It has enough power to pull guests on waterskis. There are watersports toys onboard, for instance, a three-seat 210 hp Yamaha waverunner, a windsurfer, snorkeling equipment, and fishing gear. Iraklis L carries a full complement of SCUBA gear and an air compressor.
Here are her remaining available dates for charter:
May – available May 1 through 7 in Naples, Italy, Amalfi Coast
June – no available dates
July – available July 4 through 12 in Athens, Greece
August – available all month
September – available Sept 1 through 10, Athens, Greece
The yacht is priced at €49,000 per week, plus expenses. Similar gullets available in both Greece and Turkey include G-FORCE and ESMA SULTAN.
To book your own Eastern Mediterranean holiday, click https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/to visit our site.
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Presenting superyacht Allure. She is a 67 meter (220 foot) luxury motor yacht available for those thinking of taking a Greece Yacht Charter vacation this year. You may choose to rent this private yacht and charter it to provide you with a mother ship with additional specialized water toys, as well as a helicopter deck.
She accommodates up to twelve guests comfortably in six (6) luxury cabins. What makes them luxurious? For instance, these guest staterooms have ample space, and each comes with its own private balcony.
The yacht interior offers large large oval windows on the main and sky lounge decks through which to enjoy amazing ocean views.
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Considering an Eastern Mediterranean yacht charter vacation for the family this summer? If you are, the owner of motor yacht PARIS A will offer you a 25% discount to select his vessel for your trip.
The charter-friendly crew is led by Captain Nikolas Exarchos. Captain “Nik” has more than 24 years’ experience. He cruises Greece and throughout the Mediterranean. Five additional crew members are onboard to serve the charter guests.
Before applying the 25% discount, the rental rate in high-season (July and August) is €91,000 per week, and €70,000 per week in low-season (June and September). All expenses are extra.
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While it is fairly common to see superyachts offer reduced rates for low-season private luxury yacht charters, it is rare when a 47 meter yacht announces reduced rates for the highly-sought summer dates of July and August.
Of course, when such an opportunity presents itself, we want our clients to be the very first to know!
The 154 foot motor yacht ORIENT STAR is offering a 15% discount for any July and August bookings reserved by March 10, 2017. The discount applies to charters of one week or longer. In terms of savings, a Greece yacht charter vacation onboard CMB Yachts ORIENT STAR will cost €153,000 per week, versus the published rate of €180,000 per week. Running expenses, VAT, and optional gratuity are additional.
Read through this entire blog, then when you get to the bottom, you’ll discover a special bonus offer, just for Charterers who reserve this, or any other yacht, through 1-800 Yacht Charters!!!
Truly spectacular yacht, super yacht ORIENT STAR was built by CMB Yachts and radiates volume, comfort and style. Greece is primarily available in the most popular summer charter destination. Moreover, the yacht owner will also consider charter inquiries for neighboring Turkey.
Luxury accommodations for 10 guests include a master suite on the main deck, with a study (private office) area, walk-in wardrobe and a spacious en suite bathroom. Below deck there are 2 twin cabins, as well as 2 double staterooms.
This amazing yacht and her professional crew will offer you an unparalleled superyacht experience, in the birthplace of civilization – Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean.
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