Just like the best charter agents in the business, the editors of
ShowBoats International inspect yachts at all the major charter shows,
boat shows and on our own in the normal course of business. In the following
pages, we profile some of the top yachts available for charter in summer
destinations, both on the beaten path and off, including the Mediterranean, the
Adriatic, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, New England, Honduras and Belize.
Each selection offers fabulous food in a stunning destination and activities to
keep each and every guest happy. (Click images to enlarge)
M/Y Muse
This 123-foot Palmer Johnson designed by Nuvolari-Lenard
stylishly sleeps eight in four cabins. Six crew keep everyone happy, and
Muse’s toys rival the best of any charter yacht. She has two Sea-Doo PWC,
a wakeboard, a kneeboard, water skis and tows, a Happy Cat sailing dinghy,
inflatable kayaks and fishing gear. She also boasts a 15-foot Nautica
Widebody RIB and a 32-foot Boston Whaler Conquest. Relax in her Jacuzzi
after a full day of heavy play. Muse zips along at 18 knots. (Photographs by Marc Paris.) CONTACT Burgess at 212-223-0410
or newyork@burgessyachts.com. Price per week: $98,000 high season/$91,000
low season. M/Y Starship With a Maine native at the helm, you can’t go wrong with a New
England charter on 143-foot Starship. Captain Jesse promises family
fun in an off-the-beaten-path experience in his home waters, including
helicopter day trips for river swimming or inland hiking. He offers shoreside
camping and, of course, shellfish gathering for the quintessential clambake.
Starship sleeps 10 in five staterooms. She carries a Jacuzzi, a
helicopter and numerous water toys. (Photographs by Shaw McCutcheon.)
CONTACT The Sacks Group
Yachting Professionals at 954-764-7742 or info@sacksyachts.com. Price per week: $125,000, plus expenses.
M/Y
Watercolours
After a 2007 refit down to the aluminum, the 115-foot Trinity
Watercolours is ready for charter. Her new eclectic, jungly, yet
nautical theme reaches throughout all levels of the yacht, mixing zebra stripes
with coral motifs. Her toy box includes a 32-foot Intrepid, an 18-foot
Novurania, a Sea-Doo, a Brownie’s Third Lung, a wakeboard, water skis,
snorkeling and fishing gear with a fighting chair in the cockpit, an inflatable
tube, beach toys, board games and more. At day’s end, you can relax in her
on-deck Jacuzzi. Watercolours accommodates eight guests in four cabins
and four crew. She cruises at 16 knots. (Photographs by Mike Whitt Photography.)
CONTACT June Montagne at
Northrop and Johnson at 954-522-3344 or charters@njyachts.com. Price per week:
$49,500, plus expenses.
M/Y
Atlantica
Guests of the 135-foot Christensen Atlantica will enjoy
meals from chef Stephanie Hodges, winner of the ShowBoats-sponsored
chefs competition at the MYBA St. Maarten Charter Show. For fun beyond the
table, cozy up in the Jacuzzi and watch a flick on the plasma TV, or try out one
of the many toys. She has two Novurania tenders, snorkeling and fishing
gear, a dive center, bikes, water skis, Sea-Doos and more. She sleeps 12 in five
cabins. (Photographs courtesy of International Yacht Collection.)
CONTACT International Yacht
Collection at 954-522-2323 or charter@iyc.com. Price per week:
$110,000. M/Y Serenity Now
Sporting an extensive, sophisticated refit finished in 2007,
the chic Serenity Now will delight design lovers with tasteful lighting,
exquisite furnishings and a modern décor created by Florida-based Windward
Associates. She sleeps six guests in three cabins and cruises at 12 knots.
Serenity Now charters with a 15-foot Nautica, two wakeboards, water skis,
learning skis for kids, a towable tube, two kayaks, fishing and snorkeling gear,
plus beach toys. (Photographs by Jérôme Kélagopian/Courtesy of Camper & Nicholsons International.)
CONTACT Camper
& Nicholsons International at 954-524-4250, 561-655-2121 or
www.cnconnect.com. Price per week: $36,000.
S/Y
Tenacious
Captain David and the crew of 115-foot Tenacious provide
a personal sailing experience aboard this Ted Hood-designed, Andrew Winch-styled
sloop. The yacht’s interiors were recently updated. Flying alongside
Tenacious is a seaplane called Papa Tango, which can take guests
to secluded coves and beaches for snorkeling and picnics. Tenacious also
sails with a Novurania, a Ribcraft, scuba sets, snorkeling and fishing gear,
water skis and more. She sleeps eight in four cabins. (Top photograph by Dana Jinkins; Bottom photograph by Billy Black.)
CONTACT Fraser Yachts at
954-463-0600 or charterflorida@fraseryachts.com. Price per week: Between $55,000 and $62,000,
depending on use of seaplane.
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