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Motor Yacht AIR is Launched - Largest Feadship Offered for Charter

Friday, April 1, 2011 by Yacht of the Week SailAway

Motor yacht AIR Feadship 81 meter megayacht

On Saturday, March 26, 2011, Feadship motor yacht AIR, the largest Feadship ever available for luxury mega yacht charter was launched and christened at the builder's Aalsmeer shipyard in Holland.

The 81-meter yacht AIR features the styling of De Voogt Naval Architects, and will be in full safety compliance with the large yacht commercial code (MCA) and to Lloyds Register class.

Here's the best news for Feadship yacht charter enthusiasts - this magnificent Dutch-built behemoth will be available for hire in the Mediterranean in August 2011, at the rate of €750,000 per week, plus expenses.

The largest yacht ever to be built at the Koninklijke De Vries yard, motor yacht AIR has an exceptionally sleek and elegant exterior with modern lines, a unique matte black steel hull, and an aluminium superstructure. She measures 265.7 feet in length and has a beam of nearly 39 feet.

Remi Tessier Design studio created the yacht's luxurious, yet minimalistic interior. Furnishings are enhanced by impressive artwork, panoramic windows, and wide doorways. The main materials used include sycamore accented with leather, as well as palladium leaf, back-lit white onyx, off-white and black limestone, and hand-etched glass.

Extremely spacious, the vessel can accommodate 12 guests in 7 roomy staterooms including an impressive split level owner’s suite, two guest cabins on the upper deck, one cabin on the main deck, and three on the lower deck. The owners’ observation lounge offers a breathtaking view over the eight-meter long pool on the main deck's forward area.

The spacious sun deck features a workout gymnasium and lounging areas both aft and forward. The forward area offers a Jacuzzi, as well as an outdoor cinema with a 102-inch pop-up movie screen.

Transportation to and from the super yacht by air is facilitated by a certified helicopter pad, which can be used to accommodate commercially-operated helicopters. Other onboard features include an elevator to all decks, massage and steam rooms, and a large swimming platform with bar.

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For Some, the Yacht, Not the Charter Location, IS the Destination

Sunday, January 30, 2011 by News SailAway

There's nothing more important than selecting a memorable destination for your first luxury yacht charter. It sets the tone for dreaming about future adventures in exotic locales. "Will it be a St. Martin yacht charter this spring, or should we wait till summer and plan a Greece yacht charter vacation?"

But what about your fifth charter - or your sixth? You've "been there...done that...got the t-shirt."

At that point, the focus shifts from destinations to accommodations - and the opportunity to experience the creature comforts of the newest and largest yachts in the world.

The preferred "brand" of superyacht now comes into play, and multi-repeat charterers find themselves daydreaming about a week "anywhere" on, perhaps, a brand new Perini Navi yacht charter.

At this point, selecting the right vessel for an odyssey at sea becomes a matter of personal tastes and expectations. But with dozens of yachts seeking rental business, how does a person choose?

Enter the professional charter broker.

More than a destination specialist, the charter broker knows the yachts and the crews that operate them. A good broker will work to identify a yacht and crew most compatible to a client's lifestyle.

To do this, brokers attempt to delve into the customer's personality and background by asking key questions:  Where do you live? What are your hobbies? Do you like to entertain at home?

The answers to these type of queries helps the broker understand the overall lifestyle of the charterer.   From this point, the broker can glean his or her records to identify yachts and crews that might be compatible with the charterer and his or her guests.

Jana Sheeder, the President of SailAway, explains the strategy. "If a client lives in a world of white-glove service and refined style, the broker must identify a crew that can deliver that same level of service." She continues, "Crew, however, is only part of the equation, as the vessel's decor and amenities must also be reflective of the client's tastes."

Many American clients prefer the style of a US-built ship, such as a Trinity or a Westport. European customers often prefer the old world elegance of a Feadship or Benetti.

For many multi-repeat customers, destination remains secondary to the pedigree of the yacht and the subsequent talents of the crew. Says Sheeder, "The key to success is understanding the client's lifestyle before you begin to promote one yacht over another." Sheeder concludes, "You don't promote a yacht with an onboard spa and a masseuse to a client who doesn't get manicures."

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Planning a Luxury Yacht Charter Begins with Visit to Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Monday, October 26, 2009 by News SailAway

With over 25 annual shows for megayacht and superyacht vessels around the world, one show continues to be the biggest and best - the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show FLIBS

The list of exhibitors reads like a "Who's Who" of the superyacht industry. Trinity yacht charter, Feadship yacht charter, Lurssen Yacht Charter, and Benetti yacht charter enthusiasts will be mesmerized by the sheer number of yachts gathered in one location.

"This show affords us an opportunity to educate our luxury yacht charter customers," states SailAway President, Jana Sheeder.

"We can take our clients on a tour of several equal-sized yachts and let them compare deck space, cabin size, and onboard amenities."

"Some of our most popular mega yacht charter vessels will be here, such as ANJILIS and BIG CITY (both along the Face Dock between slips 9A-D) and MARAYA (docked at Bahia Mar in slip A1)."

The 2009 showcase of luxury sail and motoryachts takes place October 29^th through November 2^nd.

To visit SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants' fleet of superyachts, visit 1800sailaway.com ; then to book your vacation of a lifetime, contact us at 305-253-7245 or 1-800-SAILAWAY (724-5292) or email info@1800sailaway.com We are at your service!

Trinity Yacht Charter Fans to Delight at FLIBS

Thursday, October 22, 2009 by News SailAway

If there is one name that is echoed time and time again by our charter clients, it is Trinity Yachts.

While Perini Navi, Benetti, and Feadship enthusiasts will be well represented, the record number of Trinity luxury yacht charter superyachts attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS 2009) is amazing.

Andrew Doole of Show Management reports this years Golden Anniversary of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) has attracted an amazing 149 superyachts over 30m to be displayed.

Using the standard definition of superyachts as being luxury yachts over 24m, the figure rises even higher, to 209 yachts.

The Trinity list is headed by the 196' BACARELLA and closely followed by the 177' KATHERINE.

Not to be missed are ANGILIS, WHEELS, BLIND DATE, BIG CITY, LADY LINDA, VITA, and MY IRIS.

We mention these yachts simply to give you an idea of the quality of yachts on show, but there will surely be something on display to fit all tastes and pockets.

There is a Prime Time preview on Thursday, October 29th from 10am to 7pm and the show is open to the general public at the same times from Friday, October 30th to Sunday, November 1st. The show closes at 5pm on Monday, November 2nd.

Your SailAway Yacht Charter representatives will be on hand to offer personal inspections and discuss custom itineraries for upcoming Thanksgiving and year-end holidays. We are standing by ready to assist you.

Record Number of Luxury Yacht Charter Superyachts at FLIBS 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 by News SailAway

Whether you are a Trinity, Benetti, or Feadship enthusiast, your toes will certainly tingle at the record number of luxury yacht charter superyachts attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS 2009).

Andrew Doole of Show Management reports that this year's Golden Anniversary of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) has attracted an amazing 149 superyachts over 30m to be displayed.

Using the standard definition of superyachts as being luxury yachts over 24m, the figure rises even higher, to 209 yachts.

The list is headed by Feadship's mighty 65m TRIDENT, followed closely by the 62m FORTUNATO, another Feadship, plus Trinity's 54m KATHERINE and Heesen's 50m MAN OF STEEL.

We mention these four simply to give you an idea of the quality of yachts on show, but there will certainly be something on display to fit all tastes and pockets.

There is a Prime Time preview on Thursday, October 29th from 10am to 7pm, and the show is open to the general public at the same times from Friday, October 30th to Sunday, November 1st. The show closes at 5pm on Monday, November 2nd.

Your SailAway Yacht Charter representatives will be on hand to offer personal inspections and discuss custom itineraries for upcoming Thanksgiving and year-end holidays. We are at your service.

10 Reasons for Luxury Yacht Charter Customers to Purchase Travel Insurance

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by News SailAway

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.

1. It's 10 p.m. and you and your immediate family arrive at the airport for a connecting flight, only to find that your flight has been cancelled. Who can assist you with finding new flights to get everyone home?

2. Your bag is lost with your insulin inside. You need help to locate your bag as soon as possible and have your emergency prescription filled. Who do you call?

3. It's your first visit to Europe, and your passport and wallet are stolen before you board your Monaco Grand Prix yacht. Where do you turn for emergency cash, and how will you get your passport replaced?

4. You're involved in an accident during your Benetti yacht charter, and adequate medical treatment is not available. Who will help arrange and pay for a medical evacuation?

5. Your sister-in-law becomes seriously ill and you must cancel your MIPIM yacht trip. What happens to your non-refundable deposits or pre-payments?

Reason for purchasing travel insurance for your MIPIM yacht charter - illness

6. You arrive for your Feadship yacht charter in Jamaica, and your luggage doesn't. If it's lost, who will help you find it? If it's delayed, who will pay for your necessities? If it's stolen, who will pay to replace it?

Reason for travel insurance - lost luggage

7. 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. You're walking down a street in Rio and twist your ankle. Who can help you find an English-speaking physician?

9. Three weeks before your scheduled arrival for your Croatia yacht charter, a terrorist incident occurs in the city that you are planning to visit. Who will pay if you want to cancel your trip?

10. You are at a beach resort in the Florida Keys during your luxury sailing charter vacation, and you are forced to evacuate due to an approaching hurricane. Who will help you evacuate and who will reimburse your lost vacation investment?

There are so many circumstances where your vacation may be interrupted. It's important to understand your options to safeguard your holiday investment. Remember travel insurance is optionaland should be analyzed before each vacation begins.

Exercises to do to prepare for your Greece yacht charter vacation

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 by News SailAway

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. 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.

The Parthenon in Greece will be one of your land excursion tours on your yacht charter

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!

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-YACHTCHARTER or email info@1800yachtcharter.com

Planning a Trinity Yacht Charter Has Never Been Easier

Friday, June 5, 2009 by News SailAway

While European luxury yacht charter customers tend to request superyachts built in Italy, Holland, and France, their counterparts in America have a strong preference for a Trinity yacht charter vessel.

The Trinity yacht charter fleet stands toe-to-toe with the Benetti yacht charter, Lurssen yacht charter, and Feadship yacht charter fleets in terms of luxury amenities and interiors.

Trinity Yachts has earned its place as one of the world's elite builders of custom superyachts, with an emphasis on European quality, steel and aluminum constructions. Their goal is to build a truly custom yacht that fulfills all of your unique cruising desires.

In a world where most superyachts are constructed on a semi-production basis, this builder is renown for creating the largest yachts available for mega yacht charters, up to 400 feet (123 meters). They work with a number of the world's most renowned naval architects and interior designers.

Now planning a Caribbean yacht charter or Mediterranean yacht charter holiday on one of these magnificent yachts has never been easier. Currently, there are 17 rent private yacht Trinity-built models available.

The newest and largest yachts include 54 meter KATHARINE, 50 meter MINE GAMES, and 49 meter yachts LOHENGRIN, ANJILIS, and DESTINATION FOX HARB'R TOO.