 Back-to-back
specialty charter shows were held in St. Maarten and Antigua
last December. The second annual St. Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition (SCYE)
operated its hub at Port de Plaisance. Complimentary water taxis shuttled guests
from marina to marina within Simpson Bay Lagoon. With so many megayachts
utilizing St. Maarten as a base, this island is a logical place to hold such an
event. SCYE is extremely well organized by a cheerful group of people
anxious to spread the word about the amenities of this island. Thirty-three
motor yachts were on display for the 180 brokers in attendance. Splashy events
included a first-class chef’s competition sponsored by ShowBoats International
and a stunning fashion show put on by The Sacks Group. (Click image to enlarge) 
Directly succeeding this show was the Antigua Charter Yacht
Meeting (ACYM), operating its 44th annual show with 108 yachts and 235 brokers
on hand. A few yachts, not wanting to miss out, were present at both the St.
Maarten and Antigua shows. A tenured host to the charter trade, Antigua saw its
usual mix of motor and sailing yachts at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina, Falmouth
Harbour Marina and the newly refurbished Nelson’s Dockyard. The quality of
yachts was superb. Holding center stage in the harbor, Tatoosh’s helicopter lifted a few chosen brokers out
on forays. It is rumored there will be some select charters on the ever-elusive
Tatoosh. (Click image to enlarge) Geared for charter brokers, ACYM presents la crème de la crème of luxury vessels so that the
professionals can inspect them, interview their crew, taste tidbits from
world-class chefs and take notes on which yacht might perfectly define their
client’s desires. It’s the perfect arrangement for brokers and for editors, who
were able to inspect—side by side—what’s out there in the charter marketplace.
Unquestionably, today’s charter market has something for everyone. The following
pages serve up a smorgasbord of charter yachts currently available. If you are
on your honeymoon, this is the yacht for you. If you have an active family, this
is the yacht for you. If you want a gallery afloat…handicap accessibility…the
choices are nearly endless. (Click images to enlarge)
Hamptons Chic Afloat
 This winner of a
2002 ShowBoats Award in the Best Refit category
impressed all at the St. Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition. Not only is her
exceptional interior befitting of a prestigious award, her well-trained chef has
also received honors. At this year’s ShowBoats/Möet &
Chandon Concours de Chefs, Charisma’s chef took
first place in the over-125-feet category. The 153-foot (46.6-meter)
Feadship features classic good looks outside with plenty of deck space; indoors
she is everything a yacht should be: polished, nautical and comfortable. For
those used to vacationing in Nantucket or the Hamptons, the onboard feel is
perfect for you and your family.
 Charisma. (Click image to enlarge)
Contact CNI at 954-524-4250 or sm@ftl.cnyachts.com,
www.cnconnect.com.
Charter price per week: up to $160,000 (winter in the
Bahamas/Caribbean, summer in the Western Med).
 Formal Meets Fun on This Feadship
If high art and plenty of space are what you and your charter party are looking for, 180-foot
(55-meter) Huntress may be just
the vessel. An open layout with copious natural light is the result of
collaboration between designer Terence Disdale and Feadship’s De Vries yard.
Fabulous sculpture and various other works of art punctuate her airy interior
that accommodates 10 guests. Outdoors, activities are endless with three tenders
over 20 feet (including one gorgeous custom build at 30 feet), PWCs, sailboats,
kayaks and full fishing capabilities. The experienced and professional crew
aboard Huntress perfectly complements the yacht’s ambiance,
which mixes formal with fun.
 Huntress. (Click image to enlarge)
Contact Sapphire Seas at 912-313-2694 or
life@sapphire-seas.com, www.sapphire-seas.com. Charter price per week:
$230,000 (winter in the Caribbean)/$250,000 (summer in the Western
Med).
 A Perini for the Jet Set
Designed to be
the fastest Perini Navi launched, this 177-foot (54-meter) modern aluminum hull
with ketch rigging is surely a sailing yacht for the jet set. Her interior
design is the work of a well-known Parisian and features rich dark woods
combined with polished stainless steel. A chic main salon is the perfect indoor
lounge; up top her bridge and sun decks provide additional entertaining
possibilities. Parsifal III
sleeps 12 guests who will
enjoy everything from an outdoor spa pool and teppanyaki barbecue to innovative
furniture and endless media options. For sailing enthusiasts who settle for
nothing but the best, this recent launch is the definition of a super-sailer.
 Parsifal III. (Click image to enlarge)
Contact CNI at 954-524-4250 or sm@ftl.cnyachts.com,
www.cnconnect.com. Charter price per week: up to $239,580 (winter in the
Caribbean, summer in the Western/Eastern Med).
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