Super Yacht Charters

The massive new 70 meter motor yacht NUMPTIA has been continually in the news since her late 2011 launch. The yacht has gained notice for her award-winning chef, Heather Kaniuk, as well as her unique and elegant wellness spa deck.

Now comes word the Caribbean yacht charter vessel hopes to lure more US-dollar business, by combining a rate reduction with complimentary extra charter days.

Effective immediately - for each week of charter booked, the customer will receive an additional 2 FREE DAYS OF CHARTER.  Thus, charterers can pay for 7 days and receive two more complimentary days onboard Rossi Navi luxury motor yacht NUMPTIA.

In addition to the free days, the yacht has converted her rates - from 490,000 EUROS per week to 490,000 US DOLLARS per week.  The effect of the foreign currency conversion results in a real dollar savings of $144,000 per week - the equivalent of a 23% price break. 

All rates are plus running expenses.

"This foreign currency conversion will have a special appeal to our US-based clients who have seen the value of the dollar pale in comparison to the Euro for the past 8 years,"  says yacht maven Jana Sheeder, President of SailAway Yacht Charters. "Not only does this mitigate the loss of purchasing power of the foreign currency translation, but it provides a significant incentive to book this yacht at a deeply-discounted price."

The Italian-built superyacht features accommodations for 12 guests. Onboard amenities include an elevator between all decks, fireplace, super inflatable slide, and a massive 3D big screen TV.   Numptia's unique spa deck offers a fully-equipped gym, steam room, sauna, beauty salon, and massage room, plus forward exterior bar & dining areas on the spa deck to create the ultimate at-sea oasis.  

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Come enjoy a wellness vacation abord motor yacht NUMPTIA.  For reservations, contact the SailAway destination specialists at http://www.1800sailaway.com/inquiry.php?y=numptia.

Earlier this week, the 686-foot (209 meter) Yacht Express, the flagship of Dockwise Yacht Transport’s (DYT) fleet of semi-submersible ships, pulled into Ft. Lauderdale.  Onboard was a record breaking cargo of boats and luxury yacht charter vessels valued collectively at $270,341,000.   The gray and orange-colored super ship took a berth at Port Everglades and began an hours-long de-ballasting process that allowed sea water to flood its dock bay.  By early evening,  19 state-of-the-art luxury yachts safely motored out the back and into the waters of South Florida.

The largest of the vessels to off-load was Trinity motor yacht MI SUENO.  The 190’ (57.91 meter) megayacht had loaded on to Yacht Express in Genoa, Italy on October 6. She had just returned from the Monaco Yacht Show and was delivered to South Florida to enter the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Captain Glynn Smith explained the reason the 190'  Trinity yacht charter vessel is delivered via  transport ship:  “The reason that Mi Sueno is shipped must be credited to the yacht’s owner who really knows how to look after his crew and boat.  The crew needs time off after such a busy Mediterranean yacht charter season, and shipping...gives us that option."  

Jana Sheeder, President of SailAway Yacht Charters, further explains how wear and tear on a yacht during the Atlantic crossing is avoided by using a transport ship.  "A typical Atlantic crossing can add 400 to 500 hours on a yacht's engines and generators, not to mention unforeseen incidents that might occur in the middle of the ocean.”

Several of the other yachts on Yacht Express have shipped with DYT multiple times, including the 163’ (49.70 meter) motor yacht CASINO ROYALE, the 160’ (48.78 meter) ODESSA (four times each), the 161’ (49.09 meter) ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM (seven times), and the 132 foot (40.24 meter) motor yacht MISS ROSE.

DYT had a second transport arrive from the Mediterranean this week. The ship Super Servant 4, arrived in Ft. Lauderdale on Friday from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, fully loaded with 24 yachts totaling $190,000,000 in value. Some of the sailboats were offloaded, bound for St. Thomas, USVI, in time for the Caribbean charter season.

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For more information about megayachts transported to destinations around the world, contact SailAway Yacht Charters at http://www.1800sailaway.com/contact_us.html .

We first brought 2011 motor yacht HURRICANE RUN to our readers' attention as a yacht named after a famous race horse.

Now, the owner of this 54 meter Feadship yacht charter vessel wants to encourage you to race forward and claim a $55,000 discount on a Caribbean yachting holiday this winter (between December 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012)!

On behalf of the owner of megayacht HURRICANE RUN, we are pleased to extend a special offer of $295,000 per week for the next two charters booked in the Caribbean.  This represents a savings of $55,000 from the regular winter season rate of $350,000. 

(Note - all running expenses, items such as food, fuel bar, and dockage, are extra)

Currently booked December 21 to 29, 2011, Feadship yacht HURRICANE RUN can be available for a New Year's celebratory charter starting December 31st, 2011, in St. Maarten. 

The offer only extends to the first two reservations (click here to book Hurricane Run!) so hurry and take advantage of this exceptional rate and spend a week with your family and friends on this extraordinary yacht!

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Looking for a great price on a last-minute summer getaway in the Mediterranean?  Click HERE for discounted offers in August and September, 2011.

Everyone knows that picking house paint colors isn't just difficult, it's terrifying! Pick colors that are blah, and your house will seem featureless and flat. But if the colors you pick are too bold, they might overwhelm the architecture...and upset your neighbors.

The best colors will highlight the most beautiful features of your home. Skillful use of color can even disguise design flaws, boosting the, "curb appeal" and market value of your home.

Finding that magic color combination also holds true for luxury mega yacht charter vessels. 

The first thing a potential client sees when preparing to rent a private yacht is the exterior. The "dock appeal" must catch the attention of the prospect and pique his curiosity to see the interior as well.

Traditionally, yachts were painted simply - clean, bright white.  With modern technology, new paints and colors that resist fading and the harsh marine environment have been developed.  Now, the only limit to the exterior color scheme of a yacht is the owner's imagination.

Here's a sampling of unique paint schemes and colors on some of the newest and largest yachts around the world:

QUINTA ESSENTIA  - With a striking color scheme of Oyster White and Merlot Red, developed by the owner in close collaboration with Dobroserdov Design, Heeson motor yacht Quinta Essentia will certainly not pass unnoticed in the Mediterranean yacht charter fleet.  It is said the red color was inspired by the owner's love for Merlot wine!    

SLIPSTREAM - celebrity owner, former American Idol judge, and X-Factor creator Simon Cowell, is known for wearing simple, dark colored T-shirts against pale blue jeans. The classic deep blue hull and gun-blue superstructure of Cowell's yacht Slipstream sets the scene for a truly nautical and contemporary super yacht. 

BLACK and WHITE -  the distinctive black and white theme onboard motor yacht BLACK and WHITE is based on the ancient yin yang symbol, a Chinese sign for the mixing of complementary opposites.  Launched in 2010, this magnificent Sunseeker 34 yacht mixes not only color, but also high-end amenities and comfort with performance and power.

MISTER JINGLES - the global debt crisis has focused great attention on the value of gold.  The color gold draws nearly as much attention, especially on  a yacht painted stem to stern in this shiny, metallic palette.  Designed and built by Italy's Fashion Yachts, motor yacht Mister Jingles debuted as a luxury yacht charter vessel in 2009.  The metallic performance yacht  boasts a 35 knot cruising speed - perfect for quickly getting from one famous port to another.

AURELIA - recently, we profiled yachts named after race horses by their loving owners.  It seems another type of race fan - Formula 1 cars - is just as proud to display his passion on a yacht.  The 37-Meter Heeson motor yacht Aurelia boast an unusual color scheme from Dobroserdov Design, inspired by the owner’s passion for racing cars.  Zoom Zoom Zoom!

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Know of any other yachts with cool paint jobs?  Email us a picture (to info@1800sailaway.com ), along with your name, the name of the yacht, and where you saw it. We'll post and share your pics with our readers! 

What is the difference between a yacht, a ship, and a boat?



One naval recruit said that it is common lore that a ship rolls outward in a turn, while a boat rolls inward.

Other definitions:

• You can fit a boat inside a ship, but you cannot fit a ship inside a boat.
• A ship is a commercial vessel such as a passenger ship, a freighter, or a tanker. A boat is smaller - could be a fishing boat, a dinghy, a sailboat, a row boat, a charteryacht tender, etc., and could actually be fairly large. A yacht is a personally-owned pleasure "boat," often used for super yacht charters or crewed catamaran charters, either a sail boat or a power boat, but is not a ship.
• A ship is used for commercial purposes, whereas a yacht is used purely for recreational purposes, like yacht charter vacations. Size does not matter.
• The distinction between a ship and a boat varies depending on regional definitions, but as a general rule, a boat can fit onto a ship, but a ship cannot fit onto a boat. A ship, in other words, is a very large oceangoing vessel, while a boat tends to be much smaller. Additionally, a ship usually is defined as having a displacement larger than 500 tons. During the age of sailing, a craft with three or more rigged masts was considered to be a ship, but this definition has been superseded, as different methods of power generation are used on modern ships.
• Watercraft that we typically associate with the category of “ship” include cruiseships, container ships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, tall ships, and frigates. All of these ships are extremely large and are designed to endure potentially long ocean voyages. Traditionally, they required a very large crew of skilled sailors to manage them, although some ships, especially container ships, are growing increasingly easier to run with only a small crew. This is thanks to the development of sophisticated computer systems and improved mechanization, among other things. These ships are also capable of carrying a large volume of cargo, people, or a combination of both.
  
• Typical examples of boats include powerboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, umiaks, and tugboats. Boats tend to be easier to maneuver than ships, but they are not capable of carrying as much cargo. Boats are also not equipped for long voyage, and some boats will not fare well on the open ocean.
• A ship requires a crew of people to run smoothly, while a boat can often be handled by one person, alone. The system of authority on board a ship is also very clear-cut, with crew members organized into ranks. When a boat is large enough to have a crew, the members of the crew often work together under the captain. Depending upon the size of the yacht and the amenities and lifestyle promoted aboard, private luxury yacht charter vessels can carry as few as 2 crewmembers to as many as 40, with crew members including captain, first mate, mate, chef, hostesses, masseuse, and others.
• Ships also usually carry boats on board, in the form of life rafts and rescue boats. These boats are also sometimes used to transport people and supplies between the ship and the shore, since very large ships cannot fit into some harbors, due to their draft or inability to fit under a particular bridge. [Thanks, wisegeek!]
  
  

APOGEE, the stunning 62 meter Italian built and designed motor yacht, is ready to jump-start the 2011 Mediterranean yacht charter season with an exciting new rate!

Charter yacht APOGEE is a beautifully Italian-crafted Codecasa yacht.  She boasts a classically rich mahogany interior and four large luxurious decks for interior and outdoor pleasure. Click HERE to book motor yacht Apogee by MApril 15 to secure the weekly rate of $395,000.

A superyacht by any definition, this Italian masterpiece is impressively grand at over 62 meters in length and 11 meters in beam. Accordingly, she offers a vast array of amenities and entertaining areas through out and an elevator connects the levels. With her size she also offers superior cruising and comfort as well as stability when anchored with her zero speed stabilizers. The megayacht has a magnificent sun deck where there is an air-conditioned gymnasium. A highly-trained, professional captain and crew of 16 will create the ultimate yacht charter vacation aboard the finest super yacht built by Codecasa.

If you are dreaming of a summer vacation this year, why not rent a private Mediterranean yacht such as the Amevi for a cruise.

Amevi is a very impressive 80m (262.48 ft) luxury motor yacht that is currently available for Mediterranean yacht charters. Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, Amevi also has a very sleek interior design that makes her a sight for sore eyes wherever she docks. Some of her highlights include the state-of-the-art cinema, heated pool, gymnasium, massage room, pool table, and hair salon. Super yacht Amevi can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests in suites that are nothing short of royal.

To book your private luxury yacht charter vacation, contact SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants HERE.