Guest Testimonials

Amanda, we had a very enjoyable trip with the yacht and crew. We only had one poor weather day which should be expected. That one day was our first day on board and we enjoyed relaxing and getting spoiled by 8 staff members. The crew were mostly early 20's types and had only been together for 2-3 months and 2 cruises so they were still working out a few little kinks. But they far outweighed any mild inconvenience with their youthful enthusiasm. We were very happy with the yacht and the crew and feel very happy with the value for our travel dollar. Thank you as well for the great planning service you provided personally. We will certainly contact you again as we decide to take another cruise.

Amanda, Silvertip and crew were wonderful. Blair is an excellent Capitan, in complete calm control of the vessel with a passion to sail. All potential activities were always considered in how we might maximize the day. Cuisine was unreal. All were gracious, and warm to be around. Wonderful time!!!!! My wife and I are headed to New Zealand Sunday to sail our boat, likely meet up with Silvertip.

Dear Amanda, The yacht was fitted to a very high standard and in great condition. The crew were exemplary attending to our every needs whether requested or not. It was a great trip. What more can I say . Thank you so much for arranging this for us. My wife was very very happy.

Dear Reia - The trip was wonderful. The boat was really good and the crew was amazing. Everything ran very smoothly, the weather, the itinerary, etc. Thanks for everything. Looking forward for next year! M. K from Brazil chartered in Croatia, Aug

Dear Josh, Just to let you know that the charter went beautifully. The Margaux is superb and the crew lovely. We had a gorgeous weather and we loved it. Thank you Charter on MARGAUX in Corsica, September 2013

'Marc Lombard, who is a renowned architect with an historic connection to Privilege, is in constant relation with the PRIVILEGE MARINE R&D team regarding optimisation of space, the balance of weight and strength, efficient deck layout and quality control.' - Privilege Yachts

“A motor yacht was a kind of challenge I’d never experienced before. We decided to enter the market ... and believed the best way to be successful was to design something out of the box and very special.” Phillipe Brian, referring to his Vitruvius Yacht (by Picchiotti)

"WHEN I THINK OF PERSHING, I RECALL THE SONG BY QUEEN, “DON'T STOP ME NOW”, WHICH SPEAKS OF ENTERTAINMENT, NEVER WANT TO STOP AND FEELING VIBRANTLY ALIVE. THESE ARE SENSATIONS THAT ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THE FAMOUS “PERSHING THRILL” IS WELL AWARE OF. BECAUSE A PERSHING IS NOT DRIVEN; IT IS PILOTED, JUST LIKE A FIGHTER JET OR A RACING CAR." - Alberto Galassi, CEO Feretti Group (Owner of Pershing Yachts)

"Indeed we believe that the first function of a sailing yacht is the aesthetics and we spent a lot of time in refining the lines during the project." - "I understood very young that to win a race you have to have the best boat, and so I started to be interested about the technology and the design of the boat." - Philippe Briand

"Once our team of naval architects, designers and engineers have determined a design, our craftspeople fastidiously bring it to life. Every beautiful detail is crafted and finished within our Plymouth shipyards." - Princess Yachts

Italian yacht builder Perini Navi is the world leader in the design and build of superyachts, with 61 yachts launched to date, including 58 sailing yachts and three motor yachts. Credited with a combination of technical brilliance and first class design, Perini Navi has always been in a class of its own. And so are many of their yachts.

"One of the most important elements for us at RWD is the personal relationships that we forge with our clients. It is also critical to us to ensure that designing and creating with that RWD partnership is a very, very enjoyable journey. So when visiting our unique studio, this might mean helicoptering in to stay in one of England's very best Country house spa hotels, the nearby Lime Wood, and perhaps enjoying riding in the New Forest, fly-fishing on one of the best chalk streams in the South, all things frankly which have nothing to do with yacht design, but add to the memories of the creation of that yacht. The more pleasurable we can make the whole design experience, the more valuable the journey is." - British superyacht designers Redman Whiteley Dixon.

"Craftsmanship, unmatchable quality, innovative but always functional design, has always been Riva's hallmark. With a painstaking care to structural details, every boat. Riva is, more than ever, a refined, elegant and timeless beauty on water, featuring state of the art design and performance. All of Riva's unique characteristics are due to a strong bond between design and tradition." - Riva Yachts

"I’d say I was a sailor before a designer. My designing was influenced by my experiences. It doesn’t have to be that way, but it was with me. Becoming a designer wasn’t a strategic decision." - Ron Holland, founder of Ron Holland Design

"Royal Huisman is an extraordinary blend of 21st century technology and innovation, traditional craftsmanship and timeless values. The combining factor between employees, the yard as well as customers? They are perfectionists." - Royal Huisman, Holland

"Nothing is standard while our quality and safety consciousness set a standard for the industry. A Sanlorenzo boat is tailored to the owner's needs to produce something unique, much like a bespoke suit. We pride ourselves on having a team of people who are highly skilled at supervising each and every step of production. This supervision is an integral part of our quality process, which has been in place since 1958 and is constantly evolving." - Sanlorenzo Yachts

"ELEGANT STYLE, EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE: Southern Wind Shipyard yachts are synonymous with contemporary Italian design and elegance. These unique and stylish attributes are combined with traditional South African craftsmanship, performance and comfort." - Southern Wind Yachts

"We leave nothing to chance, and we bring our experience to bear in every aspect of every design. Each Sparkman & Stephens yacht adds to our legacy as one of the most renowned names in the history and sport of yachting. Sparkman & Stephens not only helps owners realize the dream of an individual motor yacht or sailing yacht, but also helps enthusiasts enjoy the sport of yachting as their tastes and desires evolve over the years." - Sparkman & Stephens

"Sunreef Yachts are customized, individually-crafted luxury catamarans. Each and every one of them is different. All of them unique. Whether you choose to turn your Sunreef Yacht into a family-friendly charter boat, a luxurious private floating villa, a dazzling party boat or a fishing enthusiast’s fantasy, our designers will convey your vision into an individually tailored layout and interior design." - Sunreef Yachts

"Just like our customers, every yacht is unique. Tastes may differ, layouts may change, finishes may alter. But one thing is constant. Our passion and commitment to give all our customers the opportunity to tailor and personalise elements within their yacht, whatever the size." - Sunseeker Yachts

"Nautor’s Swan has close to half a century of experience designing and building exceptional sailing yachts. Nautor's skilled craftsmen at the company's yard in Pietarsaari, Finland come from generations of boat boat builders. From the most traditional woodworking details to leading edge lamination technology, a Swan combines the best elements available today to build the world's best sailing yacht, for true sailors." - Nautor Swan

"Passion and attention to detail, style and innovative design, tradition and innovation, know-how and craftsmanship, enthusiasm and pursuit of perfection, creativity and professionalism: these are the Groups values ​​that characterize the brand Tecnomar. Each model is a design challenge in balance between the elegance of the best Italian nautical tradition and in the use of technologies and highly innovativa materials." - Tecnomar Yachts, Italy.

"Palmer Johnson’s history of building the world’s most innovative yachts has been combined with Bugatti’s signature engineering traits such as the accentuated centre line, perfect symmetry and a sweeping signature curve. PJ traits such as using advanced materials like carbon and a revolutionary hull have been incorporated seamlessly into this yacht design that is quite simply like no other. A masterful and intuitive blend of design, technology and performance. Unique as a class of Superyacht, a fusion of extremes. An iconic design. The original and best." - Palmer Johnson

"However important the latest styling feature may be, the demands of the sea never change. Oyster’s design team ensure that behind the handcrafted furniture and inside the solidly built hull, there lies a harmony of technology, systems and equipment to provide a quiet, reliable, comfortable home from home." - Oyster Yachts