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The main yacht charter areas include the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, America, Florida & the Bahamas, Europe, or if you want to try something different, there is the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Asia/Indian Ocean. Below is a collection of the articles and news stories that concern luxury superyacht charters. Some of these charter boats are newly launched or newly available for charter and others are newsworthy because they are available to charter in interesting and exotic charter destinations.

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Majesty 125 Yacht sold and available for charter

September 09, 2010

Great news have been announced by Gulf Craft and Majesty Yachts recently. They have successfully kicked of their European début this autumn with a sale of the Majesty 125 super yacht. The yacht has been delivered to her proud owners in France and is ready for her adventures as a charter yacht in Caribbean during winter months and in the Mediterranean during the summer season.

Majesty 125 motor yacht

Motor yacht Majesty 125 is a semi-custom triple deck fly-bridge yacht, and incorporates several bespoke features. Powered by twin MTU 2400 HP engines, the Majesty 125 yacht can host 10 guests and 7 crew members in a spacious and luxuriously finished onboard environment. She has been built to RINA standards and flagged under Madeira.

Majesty 125 motor yacht Owner Suite

Gulf Craft Sales Director, Notis Menelaou, commented; “We are so proud to have the Majesty 125 superyacht cruising in European waters, and the sale of this vessel really solidifies Gulf Craft’s new presence in this market.” Gulf Craft are already underway with the construction of the second Majesty 125, which will be ready to launch in August 2011.

Majesty 125 motor yacht Dining area

Gulf Craft Inc ranks as one of the world leading manufacturers and exporters of fiberglass leisure craft, one of a handful of boatbuilders in the world with the capability to produce yachts of more than 100 feet in overall length.

Majesty 125 motor yacht Salon

New Pro Ship 28m Fly Yacht

September 08, 2010

Pro Ship , an innovative and dynamic Italian design and engineering  studio, are roud to introduce their new Pro Ship 28 m FLY motor yacht, specifically designed for charter in the Asian seas.

Pro Ship 28m Fly motor yacht by Antonio Luxardo

Designed by Antonio Luxardo and fully managed, in the engineering project, by Luca Cima e Massimo Angelotti,  the Pro Ship 28 metre motoryacht has astonishingly meticulously designed side windows that charge in both size and shape from stern to bow.

Pro Ship 28 metre motor yacht design

This guarantees a very strong effect thanks to the fact that there is much more natural light in the interior as well as giving the 28 metre yacht itself a very dynamic profile.

Pro Ship 28m FLY motor yacht design

A very sophisticated night light system also helps underscore the 28 m FLY  Pro Ship yacht’s very distinctive lines. The style represents the main characteristics of the Chinese brand and classical features go hand in hand with more contemporary elements.

Pro Ship 28m FLY motor yacht dining area from above

The interior of this 28 metre Pro Ship super yacht offers comfortable cabins and separate dining room and a kitchen with several large storage rooms, all designed to suit the specific needs of the charter using. There are four guest cabins with private bathroom. The owner’s cabin is located in the extreme bow.

Pro Ship 28m Motor Yacht interior - salon

There are many innovative solutions adopted for the furnishings too. These include a multipurpose unit in the saloon that can be used as a TV unit, an elegant sideboard and a bar. It can also be rotated and used either from the saloon or the exterior dinette.

Pro Ship 28m FLY motor yacht interior

The fly looks like a living suspended area, where guests can relax on the spacious sundeck.

It  is also one the first projects to benefit of the ”Pro Ship Design System”,  an innovative and efficient method to organize the design and the production fases which allows to simplify all the aspects of production in order to optimize costs, times and generate value. The yacht was specifically designed for Asian sea yacht charters.

Pro Ship 28m FLY yacht interior from above

Technical information about the Pro Ship 28m FLY motoryacht

Name 28m FLY
Construction Aluminium alloy
Overall lenght 28.00m
Hull Lenght 23.90m
Waterline lenght 22.9
Beam 6.50 m
Draugh (full displacement, static) 2,12m
Displacement full 86 t
Displacement light 68.3 t
Fuel Capacity 11000l
Fresh water capacity 2900l
Black and Grey water tank capacity 1200l
Main Engine N°2
Power 1500 Mhp – 1120 Kw
Drive system SHAFTS LINES
Maximum speed* 25.8 Knots
Cruise Speed* 23.2 Knots
Range 310 nm
Accomodations for Owner & Guests 18 Persons
Accomodations for Crew 3/4 Persons
Hull Material Aluminium
Superstructure Aluminium

*Variable performances in relation to the environment, load and maintenance parameters.

Pro Ship 28m Yacht design

Sunrise Super Yacht AFRICA

September 03, 2010

The 45 metre super yacht Africa is the first of the Sunrise 45 series, stunningly designed by the renowned italian architect Paolo Scanu launched in 2009.  She has been proudly built by the Turkish shipyard Sunrise Yachting and their international team of experts. Motor Yacht AFRICA is a true ocean going vessel, constructed with passion and dedication. Her concept is of a long-range displacement yacht and she offers accommodation for up to eleven charter guests in supreme comfort, whether across the vast ocean, along the French Riviera or Island hopping in the Caribbean.

Sunrise 45m Africa superyacht -Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

From ancient times to modern days, Africa has inspired countless fantasies. Motor Yacht AFRICA is the latest and surely not the least. She is a classic yacht with ageless lines. She is cheeky, elegant and exotic. Africa provides her guests with remarkable generous volumes for a vessel of her size. Throughout the yacht, outdoor decks and interior salons, as well as staterooms reveal great spaciousness. If not truly a continent, super yacht Africa is definitely a five-star private island.

Sunrise 45m Africa - Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

Her interior styling is by a French designer Franck Darnet. He combined the natural, exotic feel of tropical makoré wood, ostrich leather, South African nguni ox pelt and zebra skins with the sophistication of bright marbles and stainless steel to create a stunning decor, at once stylish and intimate.

Motor Yacht Sunrise 45m Africa salon - Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

Sunrise yacht Africa has a high-tensile steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is built to comply with the highest safety and regulatory standards in the yachting industry: Lloyd’s Register of Shipping classification and Maritime and Coastguard Agency LY2 code. Engineering has been performed with utmost reliability as its primary objective and no efforts were spared, such as high-density insulation throughout the yacht, to ensure the quietest environment for her charter guests.

Sunrise 45m Africa Yacht - Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

The African-themed Harley Davidson motorcycle was custom-designed for the yacht, along with an elaborate launch and recovery system.

Sunrise 45m Africa yacht Salon - Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

The new Sunrise 45 m motor yacht Sunrise Y will be exhibited at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show as well as at the 2010 Cannes International Boat Show. The new Sunrise Y yacht is from the same Sunrise 45 series as Africa.

Charter Yacht Andreas L (ex Amnesia)

September 02, 2010

Superyacht Andreas L is one of the most important launches from 2008. This 60 metre (196 ft) Benetti luxury charter yacht has an interior designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon and boasts a stunning contemporary design and styling. Ex motor yacht Amnesia now yacht Andreas L is a head turning yacht has well designed expansive and functional spaces.

Superyacht Andreas L with her tenders and water toys

Andreas L motoryacht is a very successful vessel from the Benetti Amnesia range of yachts. Her most interesting features include her modern and stylish interior design, latest audio and visual entertainment, communication, stabilization at anchor, gymnasium and massage room.

The yacht also offers a large Jacuzzi pool and great sunbathing and relaxing areas. She offers guest the very utmost in comfort, easy relaxation and absolute luxury. Super yacht Andreas L is perfect for a special and relaxing charter vacation.

Relax on board of the motor yacht Andreas L

Accommodation onboard of the 2008 Benetti launched motoryacht is offered for up to 12 guests in 6 luxurious staterooms. These include a Master Suite, a VIP cabin, two double guest cabins and two twin cabins.

Super Yacht Andreas L is powered by two Caterpillar 3512B engines to a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruise speed of 15 knots. The guests and the vessel are taken care of by a crew of 16 professionals.

Superyacht JeMaSa visits Dennis Conner’s North Cove, New York.

September 02, 2010

Superyacht JeMaSa made her first appearance at Dennis Conner’s North Cove this afternoon. She pulled into the marina alongside repeat guest motor yacht Lady M II.

The North Cove Marina should be busy over the next few weeks as superyachts begin their migration south to Florida, the Bahamas or the Caribbean.  Many of them stop off in New York City for one last taste of the Big Apple.

Superyacht JeMaSa Photo Credit- Dennis Conner's North Cove

Superyacht JeMaSa Photo Credit- Dennis Conner's North Cove

Motor yacht JeMaSa was built in 2006 by Hakvoort. The 50 meter luxury superyacht JeMaSa features naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design and a profile designed by regarded Espen Oeino Design. The M/Y JeMaSa’s interior was designed by Michela Reverberi and Barbara Barry.

Superyacht JeMaSa accommodates 12 guests, has a large sundeck, gym and Jacuzzi pool, a foredeck viewing area, large outdoor dining areas, a huge array of water toys (including a slide) and aft garage, a split level sun deck which accommodates both a helicopter platform and a Jacuzzi pool special stabilization-at-anchor systems. …the list goes on. She really does offer a huge amount for her size.

M/Y JeMaSa is a twin screw ocean going motor yacht with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. She has been designed to allow her decks to be enjoyed comfortably throughout the year in different climates. In warm weather the aft deck will be the ideal spot to relax in the shade of the upper deck. In strong winds or colder temperatures, however, it can be screened off on both sides and the entire deck can be enclosed.

Sunreef 114 Catamaran CHE christened

August 31, 2010

The Polish shipbuilding company Sunreef has announced today, that their second superyacht CHE has been christened last Friday. The Sunreef 114 CHE motor yacht is the biggest sloop rigged catamaran in the world and she is ready to head off to the Mediterranean.

Sunreef 114 CHE catamaran

The finishing works have been ongoing during the whole month of august, following the catamaran CHE’s launch in July 2010.

Super Yacht CHE has undergone several sea trials and each one of them with success.

Sunreef 114 CHE catamaran - Cockpit

A christening ceremony to celebrate CHE yacht’s departure took place last Friday, the 27th of August 2010 at Sunreef shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. The christening begun with a solemn speech of the Sunreef’s President, Francis Lapp, which was followed by a speech from the Owner.

The christening of the yacht CHE was performed by the Owner himself and his wife.   It was witnessed by more than 200 special guests invited to this celebration.

After the official inauguration of the Che super yacht, the guests had the possibility to get on the board of this stunning charter yacht and take a look inside her beautiful interiors.
The reception included drinks and live music and ended up with the enormous birthday cake presenting the Sunreef 114.

Motor Yacht Solemar at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010

August 31, 2010

An announcement came through recently, that the 61.5 metre Amels built super yacht SOLEMAR will be attending the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show, which will take place from the 22nd to 25th September 2010.

Motor Yacht Solemar

This stunning superyacht was launched in 2003 from the Dutch shipyard Amels. The 61.5 metre yacht Solemar features meticulous design detail, beautiful exterior styling and large interior spaces. Her outside decks offer abundance of space, featuring an expansive sun deck, where the guest can lounge in the sun and relax or simply enjoy alfresco dining.

MY Solemar’s  stunning interior projects a contemporary feel with raised and fielded paneling in cherry wood. A widespread use of marble and colorful fabrics give this Amles yacht a lovely sumptuous ambience. Motoryacht Solemar offers her charter guests a fully equipped gymnasium as well as fantastic jacuzzi.

Amels Solemar super yacht Jacuzzi and sundeck

The yacht provides accommodation for twelve guests in six luxurious suites. Owner’s suite is positioned over two deck levels of the yacht Solemar, forward on the main deck. The suite boast marvelous panoramic views with a private lounge area or day room/office.

The yachts superior double cabin, also with an en-suite, is situated on the upper deck and the other four double suites are located on the lower deck. Two of these feature additional pullman bunks.

Solemar superyacht is powered by two 2,600hp Caterpillar engines that enable her to reach a maximum speed of 16 knots and cruise at 13 knots.

MotorYacht Solemar is a stunning luxurious charter yacht not to be missed at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show.

Alia 82LK charter sailing Yacht AIYANA delivered

August 26, 2010

The Alia charter superyacht AIYANA was delivered to her owner following the finishing touches and trials after her launch in May 2010.

Alia sailing super yacht Aiyana

Sailing yacht AIYANA was designed by the New Zealand company Warwick Yacht Design and is the first hull of the Alia 82LK series to be launched and delivered so far. She measures 24.68 metres in length and is built in composite. Her 35 metre carbon mast is built by Hall Spars.  During her sea trials, Alia charter yacht AIYANA proved to be outstanding providing smooth sailing, while being quiet and comfortable.  The Hall Ocean furl boom accommodates a full-batten main for maximum performance. Hall also supplied the carbon spinnaker and jockey poles, as well as the standing rigging. Alia Yachts built S/Y AIYANA’s composite hull. A unique feature of sailing yacht AIYANA is her lifting keel that allows her into shallow anchorages. With her Keel down AIYANA has a draft of 4.1m (13’6″). With the Keel Up her draft is 2.28m (7’6″).

Sail Yacht AIYANA - Aft Deck

Luxury super yacht AIYANA features stunning interior, that reflects quality, warmth and comfort. Her interior is finished in Sapelle Mahogany and textured fabric panels. On board the charter guests can relax in the upper or lower saloon, as well as enjoy a dink at the bat.

The Warwick designed 82LK sailing yacht Aiyana accommodates six guests in three luxuriously furnished staterooms, all featuring a private en suite bathroom. Large Owner’s Stateroom is situated aft and is full width of the beam. There is a VIP Guest Queen Stateroom and an additional cabin that has twin beds that convert into a queen sized bed. This makes her ideal for both friends or family charter alike. Aiyana yacht will be available for charter in the Caribbean during the winter months.

The 82LK Alia yacht series are promising to be very successful, with two other 82LK sailing yachts under construction already.

Explorer Superyacht VOYAGER (ex ABSINTHE) back in charter.

August 25, 2010

The 61.30m (201′ 1″) Explorer Superyacht VOYAGER (ex ABSINTHE) is back in charter with a new name after a major refit.

The Expedition (explorer) motor yacht VOYAGER (ex ABSINTHE) is a Sparkman & Stephens designed steel displacement superyacht. Able to go anywhere in comfort and safety luxury yacht VOYAGER (ex ABSINTHE) is one of the world’s ultimate private discovery yachts. Befitting a serious explorer superyacht, she has a huge selection of leisure equipment as well as her own helipad.

Superyacht VOYAGER (ex Absinthe)

Superyacht VOYAGER (ex Absinthe)

The superyacht VOYAGER (ex ABSINTHE) received a major refit in 2009 which included a redecoration of the interior using mostly David Hicks fabrics which now give the yacht a contemporary feel. Motor yacht VOYAGER (ex ABSINTHE) was built in 1973 and underwent a major refit taking 24 months that started in 2002 in Florida which included the overhaul of her engines and generators, and continued for 22 months at Allied Shipyard in Vancouver, Canada, from September 2003 to June 2005.

 
M/Y VOYAGER’s interior is bright and modern throughout – each of nine comfortable staterooms and cabins provide a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere. The upper deck sky lounge has panoramic views and there is alfresco dining for fourteen charter guests, as served by an enthusiastic team of nineteen crew members.

Yacht VOYAGER  has accommodation for 12 charter guests in an Owner’s suite with king size bed and living area, 2 VIP king size staterooms, 2 VIP queen size staterooms, 2 Queen size Junior suites, a Twin cabin, and a Single cabin format. There are a total of 9 guest cabins + 3 extra cabins provided for guest staff (pilots, nannies, nurses…).

M/Y VOYAGER’s owner’s suite is full beam, finished in dark mahogany with a king-sized bed and spacious living area. The office area has a private safe, minibar, stereo/dvd system with 37″ flat screen TV. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a large hydro jet massage Jacuzzi. The owner’s suite is accessible from a private staircase connecting to the library and also from outside with starboard and port direct access doors.

There is a further two king-sized cabins on the lower deck aft with en-suite bathroom with shower. Two queen-sized cabins are forward and accessible from a private staircase connecting to the library. They are finished in bright wood paneling and have en-suite bathrooms with showers. There is also a king-sized cabin situated on the yacht’s lower deck to aft. This can convert to twin beds, en-suite bathroom with shower. Two junior suites in wood panelling in refreshing yellow and white with queen-sized beds, the living area can also be converted as a twin bed cabin, en-suite bathroom with shower.

Explorer Superyacht VOYAGER will be based in the Western Mediterranean and will charter for EUR 150,000 – 160,000 + expenses per week.

Motor yacht Voyager (ex ABSINTHE Aft Of the Explorer Yacht - Photo Credit Ross Tailor

Motor yacht Voyager (ex ABSINTHE Aft Of the Explorer Yacht - Photo Credit Ross Tailor

SAIL Amsterdam attracts Tall ships from around the world.

August 23, 2010

SAIL Amsterdam is a large maritime event that takes place every five years in the port area to the east and the north of the city. The five-day event was first held in 1975 as part of the celebrations marking the 700th anniversary of the establishment of Amsterdam. Sail Amsterdam 2010 is the eighth time the maritime extravaganza has taken place. Sail Amsterdam 2010 began on Thursday 19 August with the Sail-in parade and ended on Monday the 23rd with the Sail-out.

The Sail-in parade Photo Credit SAIL Amsterdam Foundation - Ewout Huibers

The Sail-in parade Photo Credit SAIL Amsterdam Foundation - Ewout Huibers

SAIL’s main attraction consisted of the impressive tall ships and the large fleet accompanying them. The SAIL-IN Parade set off on 19 August around 10:00 a.m. from IJmuiden and began arriving at 12:00 p.m. in the IJ harbour in Amsterdam. The tall ships were escorted by thousands of boats during their crossing of the North Sea Canal.

Tall ships from dozens of countries have participated in SAIL Amsterdam 2010. Striking newcomers include the Götheborg from Sweden and the Dhow Theyab from the United Arab Emirates. The Stad Amsterdam, which retraced the route of Darwin’s voyage on the HMS Beagle, moored along the quay during SAIL.
Among others, the following tall ships from the A class tok part in the SAIL-IN: Amerigo Vespucci (Italy), Dar Mlodziezy (Poland), Dewaruci (Indonesia), Dhow Theyab (United Arab Emirates), Gloria (Colombia), Götheborg (Sweden), Grossherzogin Elisabeth (Germany), HMS Gladan (Sweden), HMS Falken (Sweden), Iskra (Poland), Kaliakra (Bulgaria), Kruzenshtern (Russia), Loa (Denmark), Mir (Russia), Pelican of London (England), Pogoria (Poland), Sedov (Russia), Shabab Oman (Oman), Shtandart (Russai), Sørlandet (Norway), Stavros S Niarchos (England) and Thor Heyerdahl (Germany). The Stad Amsterdam clipper sailed at the front the parade.

Stad Amsterdam - Photo Credit SAIL Amsterdam Foundation - Sander Stoepker

Stad Amsterdam - Photo Credit SAIL Amsterdam Foundation - Sander Stoepker

From historical to modern

In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships moored in and around the IJ river. Other nautical highlights included the Ceremonial Salute, the Naval Review, the safety and rescue demonstrations by the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) and the Royal Netherlands Navy, the so-called ‘Pieremachocheltocht’ involving rowboats decked out in carnival fashion, the Crew Parade through the city centre, the Aquacorso, the salute to the tall ships from approximately 1,300 canoers and rowers and the races in the SAILSation area.

At Night Photo Credit SAIL Amsterdam Foundation - Ewout Huibers

At Night Photo Credit SAIL Amsterdam Foundation - Ewout Huibers

New: SAILSation

New to SAIL was SAILSation, the racing area on the north side of the KNSM island where various types of boats participated. Unique races between ‘skutsjes’, Frisian sailing boats, took place on Friday and during the weekend on the IJ river. This was the first time that these ships were seen in racing form on the IJ.

New: Entertainment on tall ships and SAIL Sing-Along

For the first time at SAIL, there was  entertainment on the decks of the tall ships. Ensembles, storytellers and performances enriched the nautical atmosphere. The daily SAIL Sing-Along on the main stage at the head of Java island was highly enjoyable. This event featured various shanty choirs, supported by an orchestra, singing well-known songs of the sea.

Focal point: The ING Pirate Island

This edition of SAIL  focused extra attention on children aged 6 to 12 and young people aged 15 to 25. For children, the Bogortuin garden at the beginning of Java island was a  not to be missed event. At the Province of Noord-Holland Children’s Stage, the programme featured the dazzling shows of Kapitein Winokio in which the children themselves could play a role. On the water, main sponsor ING created the ING Pirate Island, the focal point of SAIL 2010. During the day it was a veritable adventure paradise for children, while in the evenings it served as a fantastic and breathtaking backdrop for the ‘pirate party’. In the nearby Aquarena, children were able to learn how to sail, water-ski and build rafts.

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