Join Captain Boogie from Britain for a cruise from Italy, Spain, or France aboard this high performance, 121' modern Holland Jackbouw sloop. Boogie is friendly, knowledgeable and fun, and assisted by an excellent chef Juan Carlos from Spain, an artist, who won the culinary competition in Barcelona in May 2019 actually - no small feat, because he was competing against Michelin star rated chefs aboard the Super Yachts - Juan Carlos won…READ MORE
I inspected the 164' Benetti motor yacht AIR in Barcelona in May, 2019. Her delightful Australian stewardess Bree showed me around. Formerly name QM of London, the yacht has new Spanish owners. Leading me into the main saloon, Bree, dressed in new crew uniform, a blue dress, hair in a ponytail, said cheerfully, "AIR just completed an interior refit; she now has a red, white, and blue nautical theme." I noticed all…READ MORE
While being greeted by a welcoming committee of largely Romanian crew aboard this beautiful, 196' Benetti, we were handed cold towels for our brow and fresh lemonade to drink before chief stewardess Lonela led us into the gracious saloon with silver objects d'art, sea fans and black marble floors... Three large couches surround a centrally located glass table with standing lamps and spot lighting. The dining table forward had chargers with three…READ MORE
Built in 1998, the 150’ Trinity (USA) motor yacht, ATTITUDE, is owned by the interior decorating firm The Plaid Giraffe in Wichita, who replaced all the fabrics and soft furnishings in 2016. The owners blended the original classic feel of the yacht with a celebration of color, found mostly in the stunning sky lounge, and they added some additional personal touches as well, such as the enormous, hand blown, stem wine glasses…READ MORE
This A++++,134 ft, ISA Italy motor yacht, built in 2013, has a Spanish flag and Spanish captain Jose Louis Plaza, who is assisted by six additional crew. Antonio, the bosun, tall, bald, gentle showed me around. "A bosun does maneuvers," Antonio told me. "I do the bow lines; I help inside too." Based in Mallorca, AZIZA will do charters in Italy, Amalfi, and she'll go to Croatia for two week charters. With…READ MORE
The 137' Mondomarine (France) motor yacht BARENTS SEA is one of the largest Greek yachts based in Athens, and she is one of the few with a skylounge and a Jacuzzi. As well, she has six staterooms for guests, and a five star chef, Panagiotis Palatos, aboard many years, who is an extremely talented Western-style chef... As each course is served, Panagiotis appears at the dining table and gives a short…READ MORE
CAPRI I – My favorite yacht in Greece, because of the warm Wengi wood paneling, the onyx bathrooms, the three sitting rooms and design, plus creativity of the crew, the 192' Lurssen motor yacht CAPRI I has a delightful Greek crew of 15, headed by Takos Tsakos,who welcomed us aboard in May of 2019 with offerings of warm towels for our brow. The bar on the main deck aft was laden with…READ MORE
Brand new, the 160’ Christensen motor yacht CHASSEUR, built in the USA in 2016 is modern and makes effective use of Terry Richardson black and white photography art (of David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor), Mother of Pearl wall coverings, and embossed hair on Hyde paneling. Spacious and exciting, this yacht has floor to ceiling oval windows in her exquisite on-deck, master stateroom, where fur throw blankets add texture to the modern couch…READ MORE
The new owners of this exquisite,137' Baglietto motor yacht, CLICIA, for charter in the South of France, refitted the yacht in 2016 and decided to give CLICIA a new, brighter, younger, "funner" look by decorating the aft deck with Chico cushions. A present from the owner's Brazilian wife's friends, along with the gorgeous abstract art, these cheerful throw cushions welcome guests aboard, as does the yacht's chief stewardess Charlotte Miller from Britain…READ MORE
Built in 2022, this 196' super yacht is modern, bright, and full of textures. The yacht is brand new! Chief stewardess Vari showed me around during the December, 2022 charter yacht show. Vari is a cute blond from Europe, in her early thirties, friendly, down to earth. A mixologist, she introduced me to Captain Dan, from London, England, who is young and nice looking. We visited the outdoor spaces first. Breakfast and…READ MORE
Make your next charter a once in a lifetime experience. Be the very first to step onboard Dar, an architectural tour de force built by esteemed shipyard Oceanco 90 metres of next-level luxury, Dar comes to the charter market for the very first time since build, making this one of the most exclusive opportunities today. Unwind whilst cruising the picture-perfect shorelines in the Seychelles, or lavish in the fine…READ MORE
There’s much to like about the handsome 150’ Richmond motor yacht, EXCELLENCE, built in Canada in 2010 and aptly nicknamed “an American Gentleman’s Yacht:” her delicious wine red leather headboard in the sumptuous full-beam, main deck master cabin; her rich brown leather overstuffed arm chairs in the private sitting room in the master; her interestingly-colored gold/lime-green, modern velvet couch with smoke gray sheen in the beautifully appointed main saloon; her super-enormous VIP…READ MORE
The 142' Richmond motor yacht FAR FROM IT offers the ultimate in family and couples charters in the Bahamas, New England, and Windward and Leeward Islands. Accommodating ten guests in five staterooms, Captain Miller invites guests to unwind and enjoy the pleasures of their yachting lifestyle. Up the beautifully lighted winding stairs from the main deck level is the sky lounge, a huge, voluminous room with magnificent granite bar with four custom…READ MORE
Based in the South of France for cruises to Corsica and Sardinia, the 131 ft, UK-built, Princess motor yacht, IMPERIALPRINCESS BEATRICE, gets her name from the shipyard that built her in 2012 and has many unique features. Operated by eight crew, including her French captain, who dabbles in cooking - Asian and American cuisine - he likes to try new things - there is a professional French chef aboard as well, and…READ MORE
The owner of the sleek and stylish 50m motor yacht INCEPTION is offering an exceptional deal of $175,000 per week for any Caribbean charter taking place between 1st and 15th December, and from 4th January 2017 onwards. Launched in 2008 by Dutch yard Heesen Yachts, INCEPTION boasts an eye-catching, sporty profile as well as superbly appointed spaces suitable for family living, entertaining and pure relaxation. Drawing inspiration from the elegant art deco…READ MORE
Winter 2017/2018 plans for the motor yacht LAUREN L is to be available for the Abu Dhabi Gtrand Prix from November 24-28, 2017, then she will be available in the Indian Ocean and Asia. She is booked from December 10th to January 10th in Vietnam.... Specializing in Wellness Cruises, this 296' converted cruise ship, accommodating 40 passengers for private charter in 20 staterooms, is the Perfect Yacht for Events, Dinner Receptions, Cocktail Parties,…READ MORE
MARLA – This 164’ Amels motor yacht, MARLA, built in 1999, received a 2017 refit and has amazing pop art. With cinemas on both the sun and main decks, plus master and twin cabins on the main deck, MARLA is run by a crew who studied service at the Butler’s Institute in London. The pretty stewardess tells me, “What’s important are the small details – how we serve it – everything must…READ MORE
An expedition yacht with low fuel consumption, this A++++, large-volume, 138 ft, Italian-built, San Lorenzo motor yacht, built in 2015, has unusual long "lip" aft, before the superstructure amidship builds on top of it. Why? Why do they do that? Designers are taking expedition vessels to whole new levels. MOKA is a large 138' yacht with lots of volume, high freeboards, wide displacement, capable of carrying heavy loads, weight aft. Her heavy…READ MORE
Available in the Western Mediterranean for Summer 2020, the luxurious, master stateroom aboard the 170' Amels motor yacht NITA K II sports not only a private sitting room and a full beam marble bathroom, but a full-beam dressing room too. It also has a private staircase, connecting it to the skylounge with bar on the bridge deck that converts to a cinema by night. The folding glass wall on the sundeck shuts…READ MORE
Excelling in private, luxury, culinary, scuba diving and fishing charters, the 162' luxury Christensen motor yacht REMEMBER WHEN is a great choice for families and friends looking to spend quality time together, while cruising the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas this summer and the Caribbean for winter 2018. Accommodating up to 12 guests in six staterooms and maintained in tip top condition with King-size beds, Grand Piano, great sound system, out…READ MORE
Guests chartering the 145' Richmond motor yacht RENA from Newport, Rhode Island have a wonderful treat in store. Not only does the crew arrange theme parties, where the table is set according to the type of meal served, but on one charter last summer in New England, they had organized a clam bake for guests on Martha's Vineyard. Everything is organized in advance. The crew has a program. Captain Brad Baker is…READ MORE