With her repeat clients pushing for the newest yachts with unique amenities, Jana Sheeder, President of 1-800 Yacht Charters, understands the need to keep her finger on the pulse of the latest yachting design trends.
JANA SHEEDER, PRESIDENT, 1-800 YACHT CHARTERS ANALYSIS
Sheeder shares with us three over-the-top design trends she has noticed on upcoming new builds and recently-launched superyachts.
BALCONIES
Balconies are features of upscale villas and resort suites. The use of balconies (or “terraces”) is the ideal way to integrate interior and exterior areas. This amenity has now caught a foothold in superyacht design. Builders are adding balconies adjacent to interior dining rooms, beach clubs, and most impressively, off of master cabins. 66m ISA motor yacht OKTO, for example, incorporates a private balcony in her full beam master suite. The hydraulic balcony is controlled by the guests. Specifically, simply push a button. This is a distinct advantage over earlier generation balconies on older yachts. They require the assistance of the crew to open and close. The balcony comes with an air curtain to keep the interior spaces cool, while having the balcony open to the ocean.
POOLS
No, not Jacuzzi-style spa tubs – they are still an important superyacht amenity as well. We’re talking about cool, fresh water pools, large enough to frolic with the kids on a warm summer day (or swim in place with the aid of current-generating waterjets).
When you’re anchored in a cove near Ibiza on a hot July afternoon, a dip in cool freshwater is a pleasant alternative to the salty, warm ocean. Great examples of Balearic island yacht charter vessels with pools are 67.5m motor yacht ICON, and 108m Pride Mega Yachts 2018 motor yacht TOMORROW.
WELLNESS AREAS
The interest in wellness yacht charter vacations continues to grow, with more and more clients requesting yachts that offer amenities for mind, body, and soul. Saunas, steam rooms, gymnasiums, quiet yoga areas, as well as onboard nutritionists, beauticians, and massage therapists are a big draw. Sheeder believes yachts that cater to mindfulness and overall wellness will be in great demand in 2017 and beyond. Examples are the 85m Lurssen yacht SOLANDGE and Tankoa yacht SUERTE (69m).
It’s hard to imagine any superyacht owner who is more passionate about the business of private luxury yacht charters than the owner of superyacht AXIOMA.
Never content to sit back and quietly wait for inquiries, the owner of this award-winning yacht often contacts us with special promotional offers to entice affluent travelers to enjoy the superyacht experience first-hand.
VACATION DISCOUNT
On the heels of the recent special year-end holiday prices, the owner has asked us to slash rates by 43% for select dates in May and September.
Technically, the offer is 7 nights for the price of 4 – which equates to a 43% discount on the published rates.
CARIBBEAN YACHT CHARTER
Motoryacht AXIOMA will remain available in the Caribbean through the month of May; thus, anyone interested in a week-long St Barts yacht charter vacation, for example, has the opportunity to pay for just 4 nights, yet enjoy the yacht and the destination for 7 nights.
Can’t get away in May? Prefer to spend your vacation in the Mediterranean this summer? No Problem!! You can enjoy the same great deal on select dates in September. That’s right – come enjoy the Monaco yacht charter experience for 7 nights for the price of 4.
Motoryacht AXIOMA is normally priced at €490,000 per week in May, and €595,000 per week in September. By taking advantage of this special, you’ll pay €280,000 per week in May or €340,000 per week in September – a savings of 43%.
Regular visitors to our website and blog are familiar with the pedigree of yacht AXIOMA. She’s the 2014 World Superyacht Award winner for Design Excellence.
One of the world’s largest rent-a-yacht vessels in the market, guests will relax within the spacious confines of six decks, and 30,000 square meters of space.
KEY FEATURES
Stunning Alberto Pinto beach house-style interior
Unique Double-level main salon with an open mezzanine
Impressive Infinity swimming pool on the main deck
Looking to escape the winter chills and head to the Caribbean with the family? Motoryacht TURQUOISE has a warm offering waiting for you.
DISCOUNT OFFERED
How does a whopping 30% discount sound for your next luxury yacht charter vacation?
PRESENTING TURQUOISE
The 182 foot (55.4m) motor yacht TURQUOISE has 2 offers. For instance,
14 DAYS FOR THE PRICE OF 10, for Christmas and/or New Year’s charters…
OR
A 30% discount off low-season rates for any charters in November and up until December, 20th
She is a finalist. In specific, for the World Superyacht Awards. And her nomination? For best refit in 2014. Proteksan-Turquoise motor yacht TURQUOISE is by H2 Design. She is elegant. The yacht features luxury service. In addition, she has many watersports toys. She also has the latest entertainment systems.
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
The yacht has multiple features and amenities. For instance, full paint job (2016-17), multi-award-nominated refit (2014), full-beam master suite with adjoining private study, and VIP guest cabin on the main deck. In addition, superb sundeck Jacuzzi (12-person) and lounging area, bar, bbq, and gym equipment. Specifically, concept 2 rower, cross trainer, exercise bike, free weights, yoga, and Pilates accessories. Additionally, WiFi, SKY/Direct TV, Kaleidescape Movie Server System, and aft deck Cinema with 92” Screen. Finally, she features stabilizers at anchor & underway, and extensive watersports toy selection. In specific, wave runners, SeaBobs, and towed toys. Lastly, a Boomswim (protected pool) with connecting trampoline and waterslide
HOW TO PLAN A YACHT CHARTER VACATION
Make your next superyacht experience a true holiday of a lifetime. Come experience yacht TURQUOISE at the deepest discounts offered this year… Available in the Bahamas and further south as a Caribbean Yacht Charter Vessel (in St. Barts, Antigua, St. Marten, etc.).
In conclusion, for more information or to book superyacht TURQUOISE for your warm and discounted vacation, visit https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ to access our convenient 24-hour online booking form.
Due to a last-minute cancellation, motor yacht AXIOMA is now available for a year-end reservation over the New Year’s Eve holidays and is offering a deeply reduced rate to secure a new booking.
Normally priced at Euro €550,000 per week for holiday dates, the owner has reduced the price to €490,000 per week – a savings of €60,000 (about 11%).
THE YACHT
Winner of the 2014 World Superyacht Award for Design Excellence, the 72 meter (236 foot) superyacht will be cruising the Windward islands of the Caribbean in December (St. Vincent and the Grenadines). Her bookings include 17 – 26 December, beginning in St Maarten and concluding in St Lucia.
One of the world’s largest rent a yacht vessels in the market, motor yacht AXIOMA offers charter guests enormous volume. With six decks, the builders at Dunya Yachts have created a superyacht with over 30,000 square meters of space.
THE KEY FEATURES
Stunning beach house-style interior by Alberto Pinto
Double-level main salon with an open mezzanine
Infinity swimming pool on the main deck
Jacuzzi with a swim-in bar
Fully equipped gym, massage room, and steam room
3D cinema on the lower deck
Great crew to guest ratio – 1.6:1 (professional crew of 20)!
THE ACCOMMODATIONS
Perfect for 5-6 couples, motoryacht AXIOMA accommodates 12 guests in a master suite, VIP suite, and four double guest cabins (two of which are convertible into twins).
THE INTERIOR
The stunning beach house-style interior by the legendary late Alberto Pinto offers many features. For instance, it contrasts natural woods and luxurious flourishes. Specifically, on the main deck, the infinity swimming pool is an outstanding exterior feature, while the open mezzanine in the main salon creates a real ‘wow effect‘ with its double-height and space.
A large round table on the owner’s aft deck offers an amazing all’aperto dining option. The media lounge on the owner’s deck is a friendly socializing area with plenty of interesting books and a large screen television. The bridge aft deck boasts a large Jacuzzi with a swim-in bar. Large sun pads surround the bar. Further, a fully equipped gym, massage room, and a steam room for wellness exist on the bridge deck.
The sun deck features lounging and intimate seating and sunbathing areas with a shower and day bathroom, and a BBQ.
Additionally, the yacht also swags a 3D cinema for 8 persons situated on the lower deck.
In conclusion, reserve your yacht charter with 1-800 Yacht Charters today. We make a difference to the world and to the environment. Every charter participates in lifechanging donations. A portion of commissions from EVERY charter goes to charity, in the charterer’s name. We also offer 6 star customer service and a BEST PRICE GUARANTEE. We are the originators of The Superyacht Experience.™ We are at your service!
A spectacular superyacht has a last-minute cancellation. We at 1-800 Yacht Charters are pleased to announce a special opportunity. This is your time to discover Antarctica this January on the world’s largest ice-breaking yacht. She is 77 meter (254 ft) motor yacht LEGEND.
THE ULTIMATE LUXURY EXPEDITION
We first introduced our readers to expedition yacht charter vessel LEGEND. We also discussed her upcoming schedule for Antarctica in a blog in October. Owner Jan Verkerk gave the green light to accept reservations in Antarctica through mid February, 2017. The ship is a commercial vessel from 1973. She was then purchased by Verkerk. He outfitted her in 2015-2016 as the ultimate luxury ice-breaker. This enabled charter clients the unique opportunity to explore one of the last great frontiers on the planet earth. This is from the comfort of a luxury yacht charter vessel.
ABOUT CHARTER YACHT LEGEND
The yacht is packed full of features. For instance, a helicopter and a 3-man submarine. Super yacht LEGEND allows her guests to explore the rare frozen world. She has an entirely new angle. Think of the early explorers who trekked across the frozen tundra in snowshoes and slept in tents!
Intimate gatherings and relaxation can be found in the cinema, the Balinese-themed spa, or bubbling away on deck in the heated Jacuzzi. There’s even a real fireplace in the saloon where you can cozy up and enjoy a good book.
Active guests can get their hearts pumping with a workout in the gym, exploring the ice packs on snow scooters, or hiking and coming face-to-face with the wildlife.
SUPERYACHT KEY FEATURES
Commercially-certified helipad
3-man submarine
Ice-breaking hull
Snow scooters
Balinese spa
Cinema
Swimming pool
Gym
26 guests in 13 staterooms
WHAT’S INCLUDED ON YACHT CHARTER?
The weekly rate for up to 26 guests is $460,000 plus running expenses, for example, food, fuel, dockage, bar, etc. (In addition, commercial passenger ship local taxes only when applicable). The charter fee includes personal laundry, normal communication costs, hotel supplies and basic internet. In addition, the speed is 248/512 internet speed. Higher internet speed is possible, but not included in the charter fee.
Further details of seasonal rates:
WEEKLY: € 460,000 per week
DAILY: € 76,667 per day – minimum 5 days
Delivery and re-delivery fees:
-Winter, Port of departure in the South, Falkland Islands
– Summer, Port of departure in the North, Bergen (Norway)
First 3 days at €20,000 per day; Extra days at €15,000 per day
These prices are plus fuel (450 liters/hr main engine + 70 ltr/hr per generator)
Delivery and re-delivery prices are fixed prices and don’t include fuel. Delivery fees are nonrefundable.
Helicopter (optional)Helicopter details: 4-5 Guests + 1 pilot / €260,400 per week including pilot insurance.
This is an estimated price, depending on the type of required helicopter and destination.
Submarine (optional)
Submarine: 2 guests + 1 pilot / €85,000 per week, including pilot, and insurance.Submarine: 2 guests + 1 pilot / €55,000 for 3 days, including pilot, insurance.
Discounts:
10% discount – 2 week charter
15% discount – 3 week charter
20% discount – 4 week charter
LEGEND BOOKINGS AND YACHT CHARTER CRUISING SCHEDULE
After spending time in Antarctica, equally important, the yacht will head to South America and the Caribbean, then on to the Mediterranean for the summer. Here are her current, confirmed expedition yacht charter vacations, and her schedule.
Bookings
21st December 2016 – 1st January 2017 / King George Island to King George Island, Antarctica
2nd – 9th January 2017 / King George Island to King George Island, Antarctica
10th – 17th January 2017 / King George Island to King George Island, Antarctica
12th – 19th February 2017 / King George Island to King George Island, Antarctica
18th – 28th March 2017 / Antigua to St Maarten
10th -17th June 2017 / Kangerlussuaq to Disko Bugt , Greenland
8th-15th July 2017 / Nice to Portofino
23rd – 30th July 2017 / Athens to Corfu (Option)
Cruising Schedule
December 2016 to February 2017: Antarctica & Patagonia (based in Falkland Islands)
March and April 2017: Patagonia & South America (based in Falkland Islands)
May to mid-June 2017: Greenland and Norway (based in Bergen)
As a destination, Greece is a sensory celebration. It’s a dance with history and ancient gods, and a courtship between natural beauty and modern luxuries. It’s also an invitation to indulge in a slower pace and simpler pleasures, like savoring a taverna meal complemented by a fantastic local wine you’ve most likely never heard of.
TRAVEL BY YACHT
Of course, the ideal way to explore the myriad of small Greek islands is to rent a private yacht.
For travelers with experience at the helm, a bareboat charter is the most affordable option for exploration. Similar to renting a car, you do the “driving” by serving as your own skipper. Yes, you and your travel companions must also do the cooking and cleaning, but when it comes to saving money, it is hard to top the appeal of a bareboat charter, especially sail boat charters as compared to power boats.
If you are not qualified to operate your own boat, or simply desire a hire level of comfort and amenities, some of the largest yachts in the world can be rented in the land of the gods.
The famous yachtCHRISTINA Ocalls Greece home. The private vessel of the late Greek shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, this yacht offers huge deck spaces and the indulgence of an original mosaic-tiled swimming pool. In addition to the Jacuzzi, there are three public lounges, a gym, and a game room – and the famous bar where Sir Winston Churchill first met Jackie Kennedy.
We prefer the so-called “shoulder season” (May and September/October), since the weather is generally good, and you’ll enjoy more elbow room and often better prices in restaurants and gift shops.”
When to book a yacht charter in Greece? NOW is the time to make your 2011 Greece yacht charter reservations.
Jan Verkerk owns the 253-foot Icon motor yacht LEGEND. She is accepting reservations in Antarctica for the season. Specifically, from January 17 through February 18.
ALL ABOUT LEGEND
This incredible yacht is from 1973. Icon expedition yacht LEGEND underwent a complete rebuild in 2015. She is the only luxury yacht charter ice-breaker vessel in the world.
RESTORATION PROJECTS
This is Verkerk’s second superyacht restoration project. His other is highly popular 228 foot motor yacht SHERAKHAN. She is a star in the Mediterranean charter market.
Active charterers will delight in the opportunities for adventure offered on M/Y LEGEND. With accommodations for 26 guests, and space to carry a helicopter and a submarine, the possibilities for cold-weather adventure are endless. Of course, Verkerk made certain to include the mandatory superyacht amenities as well: gymnasium, Balinese spa, sauna, beauty salon, movie theater and swimming pool. There’s even a medical suite, for any emergencies.
After spending a few weeks in Antarctica, the yacht will head to Greenland for the summer charter season.
If you’re intrigued to step away from your traditional Caribbean charter vacation this summer, let us deliver the superyacht experience to you, your family, and friends in the last great frontier on earth – Antarctica…
Thanks to The Robb Report and writer, Viju Mathew for sharing this unique luxury yacht.
October 2015
<< The beauty behind Sander Sinot’s 590-foot Symmetry yacht concept is its sophisticated sense of balance. The Netherlands–based founder of Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design named the bespoke behemoth after its symmetrical hull and stern, allowing for equal maneuverability in both directions. The design duality carries over into the lavish living spaces, where interior and exterior boundaries become exquisitely blurred.
THE OWNER’S DECK
The dedicated owner’s deck, for example, will feature a stateroom that can be opened up to flow onto its private outdoor lounge and infinity pool. And on the Beach Deck, a floating lounge with a seawater pool will be able to extend out across the ocean. In all, Symmetry will provide over 10,700 square feet of usable exterior deck space, including a glass-bottom pool on the Guest Deck and another 56-foot-long pool on the Hotel Deck.
THE YACHT INTERIOR
Inside, the yacht’s six decks of indulgence house a spa, a garden, a gym, and a selection of dining and bar venues. For young ones, a theater and playroom provide distraction on the Lower Deck. Aquatic amenities will include two 33-foot tenders, a 46-foot day boat, and six personal watercraft.
ACCOMMODATIONS
She accomodates up to 34 guests. Specifically, in four ensuite VIP rooms. Each with a personal lounge and balcony. In addition, there are 12 cabins. Within the owner’s inner sanctum is a private spa, an office, a library, and a skylounge. >>
Edited.
The steel-hulled yacht is environmentally-balanced. It benefits from an electric Azipod propulsion system. Subsequently making possible a top speed of 20 knots. It is controlled from twin navigation stations on the Wheelhouse Deck. Sinot introduced Symmetry at the Monaco Yacht Show last month. A new owner, or Bond villain, is welcome to commission it.
There will always be a Bond film that’s ready for her!
We hope that a buyer commissions this high-caliber, impressive yacht. Subsequently entering her in the superyacht charter industry. Fingers crossed!
The world’s largest yachts continue to grow larger and larger each year. The ideas of superyacht owners as to what features and amenities will make their, “floating villas” stand out from the crowd also expand. This demand for over-the-top luxury pushes high-profile yacht designers to continually “reinvent” the ultimate onboard amenities.
No longer is an on-deck Jacuzzi style spa satisfactory. Now, the hot tub must double as a wave-generating swimming pool. That pool needs a backlit waterfall cascading over the edge of the spa into a smaller reflection pool. Along a similar innovation path, our company President, Jana Sheeder, recently toured a new build megayacht with designer Evan Marshall. The Marshall-designed yacht features a sundeck with a sunken-floor lounge area. This area floods with several inches of water. In specific, to create a faux beach atmosphere. The legs of the chaise lounges sit in the cool water! Talk about relaxation!
Company President, Jana Sheeder, and our charter team return from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Many manufacturers and designers display their latest innovations and concepts there. In addition, our Team takes notes of the latest trends that are becoming more popular with superyacht owners and designers. Here are the top three amenity design trends seen in 2018.
1. OVERSIZED WET BARS
Sundeck bars are larger now. Previously, their smaller size made room for the storage of watertoys on deck. As more yachts keep the tenders and toys in garages, the ability to expand ondeck amenities has seen an increase. This increase results in large outdoor wetbars, built with luxurious stones, polished finishes, and mood lighting. The bars are focal points ondeck. They are places where families and friends gather for extended periods. These areas are perfect for socializing and enjoying the fresh air and sea views.
One of the most magnificent outdoor bars is located on the sundeck of Lurssen yacht SOLANDGE. The large curved bar is positioned to the port side and boasts an opaque lighting design that creates a glamorous evening hang-out. This 85 meter Lürssen superyacht was designed by Espen Øeino and has many other notable design features, including a spectacular superyacht fireplace.
2. LIFESTYLE WELLNESS ROOMS
Fun, unusable rooms are popular on the largest superyachts. Amenities from superyacht gyms and spas, to cinemas and nightclubs. These designs around the owner’s passions and what they think will appeal to yacht charter guests. Designer Tim Heywood reflects on the trend:
“Lifestyle-specific rooms — from casinos to underwater viewing rooms to other ideas such as snow rooms, meditation spaces, art galleries or anything designed to meet an owner’s particular needs — have all featured in my designs. In fact, our first cryotherapy room is in production, and it won’t be the last.”
Interior designers Redman Whiteley Dixon created an amazing wellness area onboard the 63 meter Feadship motor yacht LADY BRITT. The standout room in this area is the Finnish sauna. It opens on to the ocean. #Namaste … Charter guests can heat up, then take a plunge in the cool ocean. The wellness area features space for massage and hairdressing. In addition, the gym’s panoramic sliding glass doors open to the large spa pool on the sundeck.
3. BEACH CLUBS
More designers now relegate tenders and water toys to side-opening garages on superyachts. These prime aft areas redesign with hydraulic balconies and decks. Further, to serve as open-air beach clubs. First-generation beach clubs are little more than extended swim platforms with tender garages. These are emptied of their contents to make room for a lounge chair or two. Newer designs offer bars, lounges, and spa access points. The best of the new generation clubs serve as all-around waterfront entertaining venues.
Rarely do you find beach clubs on sailboats, yet sail yacht AQUIJO is anything but an ordinary sailboat. The editors of Boat International magazine described her club area.
“As the world’s largest ketch, she has more than enough room to accommodate a spacious beach club, complete with a hammam [turkish steam bath], sauna, and a spectacular spa pool that is illuminated by a large skylight. As if all that wasn’t impressive enough, the watertight aft doors mean that (sail yacht) Aquijo’s beach club can still be used when she’s sailing along at her brisk top speed of 20 knots.” Amazing…
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