EUROPE Yacht Charter

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European yacht charters (leaving aside the most popular Mediterranean counties) are growing in popularity for the more experienced charterer. Anyone on a yacht charter holiday in the British Isles or Europe will experience great cultural and scenic variety. There are yacht charter operators in England, Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Holland, Sweden and Norway, to name a few. There are also yacht charter locations for every level of skill, experience and budget from the shallow east coast of England to the rugged highlands of Scotland and the soaring fjords of Norway. Scotland can sometimes be tranquil and sometimes rugged; Britain can be sometimes busy and sometimes deserted; Brittany can be sometimes sunny and sometimes rainy. No matter what you desire you will no-doubt encounter a concentration of history and culture. Europe is one of the world's seven continents. Europe stretches from the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, to the Ural and Caucasus Mountains in the east where is it 'divided' from Asia. Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean and other bodies of water to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Caspian Sea, Black Sea and connected waterways to the southeast. ‘Europe’ therefore does include countries that borders with the Western Mediterranean Sea such as the popular yacht destinations of Spain, France and Italy, however these well developed yachting destinations found in Southern Europe are discussed in more detail under the Western Mediterranean yacht charter section. Northern Europe has all the main types of yacht charters available in the United Kingdom (England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales) Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) Germany and Russia, including motor, sailing, skippered, crewed yachts, catamaran, power boat, sailboat, luxury yachts and motor yachts. There are also more and more superyachts that visit the area, available for charter including explorer yachts or expedition yachts.  Weather patterns make Northern Europe’s summer charter season shorter than that in the Mediterranean, which is why fewer luxury yachts tend to be permanently based in Northern European waters. Summer, from May to about September, is the main season and the best time to charter a yacht in Europe.

United Kingdom The United Kingdom which includes England, Ireland Scotland and Wales is a famous and ancient yachting location. England, a place of sailing tradition has of the world's most important and longest running sailing regattas including the Fastnet and the Around the Island Races. The America’s Cup began here, but there are also new sailing races in and around the Solent, such as the 2012 J Class classic sailing events. An Ireland yacht charter offers numerous marinas, ports and local pubs where you can sample some Guinness share a laugh and hear a song. Admire the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in the world, Bantry Bay and Oysterhaven harbor. An area of outstanding natural beauty, Scotland’s west coast embodies intrigue and mystic with mist-shrouded lochs as well as atmospheric port towns. While a yacht charter up the North Wales coastline provides dramatic scenery, wildlife and hidden coves. Anglesey and the North Wales coast is becoming an increasingly popular location for yachting and chartering and offers a variety of unspoilt beaches, sheltered anchorages and marinas within comfortable cruising distance.

Yachting Destinations In and Around EUROPE

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Brittany

Everyone has either experienced, or heard endless stories about, the beauty of France. Chartering a yacht is a great way to see all the best that ...

England

A yacht charter in England is a very rewarding affair. On the southern coast of England, the most popular yacht charter area is Solent and the Isle ...

Scotland

Scotland yacht charter is at present underrated. While quite popular for many yacht charterers, particularly the experienced sailor, yacht charters ...

Ireland

Ireland is sometimes wrongly overlooked as a great location in Europe to charter a yacht.  It is true that Ireland yacht charter can be for ...

Scandinavia

Scandinavian yacht charter territory begins in Finland, on the east, and goes right through Sweden to Norway, in the west. The established yacht ...

The Channel Islands

The Channel Islands are an archipelago of British Crown Dependencies in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. The main inhabited ...

Norway

Northern Europe is a surprisingly interesting charter destination for luxury yachts. During the high summer months The United Kingdom (England, ...

Latvia

Considering a yacht charter vacation in Latvia? Browse yachts and travel information ...

Yachts for Charter in EUROPE

Luxury Motor Yachts Available for Charter in EUROPE

ARKLEY 60m Motor Yacht, VIKING LEGACY and Starfire are Luxury Motor Yachts available in EUROPE. ARKLEY 60m Motor Yacht is a 60m (196'10'') large luxury yacht launched in 2009. ARKLEY 60m Motor Yacht, crafted by Lurssen, accommodates twelve guests in six cabins. VIKING LEGACY is a 29.00m (95' 1") good sized yacht launched in 1996. VIKING LEGACY sleeps eight charter passengers in four cabins. At 178ft (54.3m), Starfire is larger than VIKING LEGACY and was launched in 1998. Luxury Yacht Starfire, crafted by Benetti, accommodates twelve guests in six cabins. There are plenty of great yachts available in EUROPE. Please click on the link below to see more luxury motor yachts in this vacation destination.

Luxury Sailing Yachts Available for Charter in EUROPE

Luxury Sailing Yachts available for charter in EUROPE include CARL LINNE, Felicita West and S/Y Zenji. CARL LINNE is a 106'/77'LWL good sized luxury yacht launched in 2003. CARL LINNE, created by Holland Jachtbouw, sleeps six guests in three cabins. At 64m / 209'11", Felicita West is larger than CARL LINNE and was launched in 2003. Sailing Yacht Felicita West, developed by Perini Navi and Nuvolari & Lenard, accommodates 10/12 passengers in five cabins. Launched more recently than Felicita West, S/Y Zenji is a 56.00m (183.67 ft) sizeable luxury yacht launched in 2004. S/Y Zenji, created by Perini Navi, sleeps twelve guests in six cabins. Follow the link below to view a complete list of the EUROPE luxury sailing yachts.

Luxury Catamarans Available for Charter in EUROPE

Browse Luxury Catamarans available in EUROPE, including Crocodile Daddy, SAFARI and OMBRE BLU. Crocodile Daddy is a 62 Feet well sized yacht launched in 2010. Crocodile Daddy, produced by Lagoon, sleeps 8 Guests charter guests in 4 Doubles cabins. SAFARI is a 18.90m (62' ) good sized yacht launched in 2002. Sail Yacht SAFARI, crafted by Morrelli Melvin, accommodates six charter guests in three cabins. Launched more recently than SAFARI, OMBRE BLU is a 51ft well proportioned yacht launched in 2007. OMBRE BLU accommodates six guests in three cabins. There are plenty of great yachts available in EUROPE. Please click on the link below to see more luxury catamarans in this vacation destination.

Browse More Yachts Available for Charter in EUROPE

Yachts for charter in EUROPE include Azimut 98 M/Y CRYSTAL, Perla Blu and M/Y CARRARA. Azimut 98 M/Y CRYSTAL is a 30.75m (100' 10") good sized yacht launched in 2006. Azimut 98 M/Y CRYSTAL, created by Azimut, sleeps ten passengers in four cabins. At 157' (47.8m), Perla Blu is larger than Azimut 98 M/Y CRYSTAL and was launched in 2005. Superyacht Perla Blu sleeps ten charter guests in five cabins. M/Y CARRARA is a 26.21m (85' 11") well sized luxury yacht launched in 2005. M/Y CARRARA, developed by Amer, sleeps eight charter passengers in four cabins. There are more yachts currently available for charter in EUROPE. For a full list of these yachts please follow the link below.

Latest EUROPE Yachting News

Interested in news about EUROPE? Follow the links below for Luxury Yacht Charter and Superyacht News related to EUROPE and other locations.

Luxury charter yacht KOKOMO III to attend Dubois Cup 2013

The upcoming Dubois Cup will be attended by the magnificent 58m Alloy charter yacht Kokomo III. So far, 16 luxury yachts designed by Dubois have confirmed their presence in this popular race.

Port Tarraco to become first Mediterranean superyacht marina with 6.6 kV onshore power

Situated in the fabulous summer yacht charter destination - Spain, Port Tarraco is to become the first Mediterranean superyacht marina with 6.6 kV onshore power. The marina can accommodate up to 64 yachts between 30 and 160m in LOA.

PlanetSolar arrives in St. Martin and breaks her own record speed for solar-powered transatlantic crossing

The world's largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, has set a new world record for a solar-powered transatlantic crossing. Having left Las Palmas in Spain on April 25, PlanetSolar reached St. Martin in French West Indies on May 18.

Simone Madella and Lorenzo Berselli designed 32m motor yacht CRONOS concept

Awarded with a special mention at the 2012 Millennium Yacht Design Awards (MYDA) held during the last year's SEATEC, the 32-metre superyacht Cronos concept is a beautiful project, developed by Simone Madella and Lorenzo Berselli. It takes inspiration from the interior space as well as exterior styling of a galleon.

British Marine Federation (BMF) Marina Conference 2013 attended by international marina professionals

This year's 9th edition of annual British Marine Federation (BMF) Marina Conference received increased international interest, hosting marina professionals, coming from all over the world.

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