Charter – Yachting https://www.yachtingmagazine.com Yachting Magazine’s experts discuss yacht reviews, yachts for sale, chartering destinations, photos, videos, and everything else you would want to know about yachts. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:19:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/favicon-ytg-1.png Charter – Yachting https://www.yachtingmagazine.com 32 32 A $1.4 Million-Per-Week Yacht Charter Experience https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/lurssen-lady-lara-available/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61718 Lady Lara is now available for bookings in the Caribbean and Bahamas. It's also for sale. Asking price: $254 million.

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Lürssen Lady Lara
Lady Lara, a 298-foot Lürssen, is chartering in the Caribbean and Bahamas at a weekly base rate of $1.4 million. Courtesy Y.CO

Y.CO has just welcomed the 298-foot Lürssen Lady Lara to the charter fleet. The lowest weekly base rate is $1.4 million for bookings this winter in the Caribbean and Bahamas.

The yacht is also listed for sale—at more than $254 million—for the first time since the German shipyard delivered it in 2015. Y.CO’s Max Bulley and Gary Wright, along with Merle Wood of Merle Wood & Associates, represented the yacht at the recent Monaco Yacht Show.

Lürssen Lady Lara
This superyacht has not one, but two pools available for guests. Courtesy Y.CO

“With Lürssen quality and stunning Reymond Langton design, Lady Lara is an exceptional yacht that was conceived with family living in mind,” Wright stated in a press release. “Her adaptable spaces, variety and flexibility, in addition to all the amazing features like the breathtaking spa area, the beach club and two pools, are ideal for multigenerational groups and put Lady Lara into a league of her own.”

Accommodations are for 12 guests in their choice of eight staterooms (for private use, the yacht is built to accommodate 16 guests). Six of the guest staterooms are on the main deck, with one on the lower deck. The master suite has its own private deck with an exterior terrace, outdoor hot tub, and indoor library. The aft-deck space in the owner’s area is called a “winter garden,” with sliding glass panels that can be closed to shelter diners from the elements.

Lürssen Lady Lara
Lady Lara is also for sale with an asking price of $254 million. Courtesy Y.CO

There also are two cabins for owner’s staff or supernumeraries, in addition to the yacht’s quarters for 27 crew.

Onboard amenities include an aft-deck pool whose floor can be raised to create a dance floor. A sound system on this deck helps to create a discotheque-style environment for parties. There’s another pool up on the sundeck, this one with a swim-up bar.

On the bridge deck, guests have access to the spa, which includes a hammam, massage room, treatment room, beauty salon and gymnasium. Guests who prefer to get their exercise outdoors can do so from the beach club at water level, which has a steam room and a sauna along with a sunbathing area.

Lürssen Lady Lara
For guests looking to take their relation to the next level, there is a full spa on board. Courtesy Y.CO

For rainy days and relaxing nights, the lower deck aboard Lady Lara includes a cinema. There’s also a touch-and-go helipad on board, if guests want to escape to a different spot up the coast.

How fast can Lady Lara cruise? According to Y.CO, the yacht has a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots, which is plenty fast for exploring the islands.

How to book a week on board: contact a charter broker at y.co

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Two New Ways to Charter a Sanlorenzo https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/two-sanlorenzo-charters-available/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61597 Charter clients can decide whether La La Land or Daddy is more their style, and then book accordingly.

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145-foot Sanlorenzo
La La Land, a 145-foot Sanlorenzo, is chartering in the East and West Mediterranean through September 2024 and the Caribbean for winter 2024-25. Lowest weekly base rate is about $317,500. Courtesy IYC

Two decidedly different builds from the Sanlorenzo shipyard in Italy have entered the charter market, one booking through IYC and the other listed with Westport Yachts charter management.

The newer of the two yachts is the 145-foot La La Land, a 2023 build that’s now part of the IYC charter fleet. It’s a Lissoni Limited Edition Sanlorenzo X-Space whose owner invested about $3.3 million in options to further enhance the cruising experience.

Accommodations aboard La La Land are for 12 guests in five staterooms—including an owner’s deck with a sky lounge, an alfresco lounge with a freestanding fire pit, a private pantry, an office, a walk-in closet and a head built with a heated sole and steam shower. The master stateroom also has direct access to one of two outdoor hydro massage pools that are on board.

Additional features aboard La La Land include two foldout platforms, a gymnasium, a hammam and a massage room.

The lowest weekly base rate to charter La La Land is about $317,500, with inquiries being accepted for the East and West Mediterranean through September 2024. For winter 2024-25, La La Land is expected to charter in the Caribbean.

108-foot Sanlorenzo
The 108-foot Sanlorenzo Daddy is recently refitted and ready to charter the Bahamas with a $65,000 lowest weekly base rate. Courtesy Westport Yachts

Also now chartering is the 108-foot Sanlorenzo Daddy, which is new to the Westport Yachts fleet in the Bahamas this winter.

Daddy is a 2008 build. The charter agent says an extensive 2023 refit has left the yacht presenting in like-new condition. Daddy accommodates eight guests in four staterooms, including a belowdecks amidships master with a king-size berth, espresso machine and fridge. The VIP stateroom is forward with a queen-size berth.

Gathering areas for all eight guests include aft-deck dining, foredeck lounging, and flybridge entertaining with dining, a bar and barbecues. The retractable sunroof has a removable enclosure for extra protection from the elements as needed.

Daddy is also kitted-out for fun in the sun in the Bahamas. The yacht charters with two tenders: a 30-foot Jupiter powered by twin 300-horsepower Yamaha engines, and a 14-foot Walker Bay Venture with a 70-horsepower Yamaha. Watertoys include a two-seat PWC, inflatable paddleboards, tow toys and snorkeling gear.

The lowest weekly base rate to charter Daddy is $65,000. The owner is reportedly eager to secure holiday bookings this winter at a weekly base rate of $70,000, with a one-week holiday minimum.

Are tenders important for yacht charter in the Bahamas? Yes, if you want to make the most of water sports. The area is known for being shallow, which means the mothership can’t get into some areas that a good set of tenders can access for fishing, snorkeling and other activities.

Take the next step: contact a charter broker at iyc.com or westportyachts.com

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New Options for Winter Yacht Charter https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/new-options-for-winter-yacht-charter/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61490 Quite a few notable motoryachts recently joined some of the world’s leading charter fleets.

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Oceanco
Samsara, a 290-foot Oceanco, charters at a lowest weekly base rate of $1.1 million. This summer it will be cruising Greenland and Iceland. Courtesy Y.Co

With the winter yacht charter season about to kick into high gear in the Bahamas and Caribbean, several top management companies have welcomed notable motoryachts into their fleets.

Perhaps the largest yacht in this category is Samsara, a 290-foot Oceanco that recently joined the Y.CO charter fleet. Brokers are now accepting inquiries for winter charters in the Bahamas and Caribbean (and for summer 2024 bookings in Greenland and Iceland) at a lowest weekly base rate of $1.1 million.

Samsara is a 2015 build that most recently was refitted in 2023, with accommodations for 12 guests in seven staterooms. This yacht has a private owners’ deck, swimming pool, gymnasium, massage room and hair salon, along with an elevator for guest use. “Her seven-cabin layout is ideal for multigenerational groups or two families traveling together,” says David Price of Y.CO Charter Management. “It offers the flexibility to suit many kinds of charter groups.”

Wayfinder Catamaran
Wayfinder is a 223-foot supersized powercat with 11 en suite staterooms. The winter Caribbean lowest weekly base rate is $300,000. Courtesy Edmiston

Meanwhile, over at Edmiston, two notable yachts have joined the charter fleet.

First is Wayfinder, 223-foot powercat that Astilleros Armon built in 2021. This yacht has an unusual layout, with 11 en suite staterooms (nine singles and two with twin berths) for 12 guests, along with quarters for 20 crew. It can be booked as either its own charter yacht or as a support vessel for more traditional charter yachts.

Wayfinder has an open aft deck with a helipad that doubles as a pickleball court. This yacht also has belowdecks storage for six tenders and four Sea-Doos. The lowest base rate to book a week in the Caribbean is $300,000, with inquiries also being accepted for the Mediterranean and other destinations in summer 2024.

Also new to the Edmiston charter fleet is the 164-foot Home, a 2017 Heesen that will be in the Bahamas this winter at a lowest weekly base rate of $245,000.

Heesen Home
Home is a 164-foot Heesen that will be chartering in the Bahamas this winter. Lowest weekly base rate is $264,000. Courtesy Edmiston

Home accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, and charters with nine crew. Interiors are by Cristiano Gatto—Edmiston describes them as “crisp, light-filled and Ibiza-inspired.” For outdoor fun, the complement of tenders and toys includes a 34-foot Jupiter towed tender, a 21-foot Williams jet tender that can reportedly hit 35 knots, Sea-Doos, standup paddleboards, skis, inflatables, snorkeling gear and scuba equipment.

And, last but not least, IYC has added the 162-foot Christensen Remember When to the charter fleet, with bookings available this winter in the Bahamas at a lowest weekly base rate of $230,000. It’s a 2011 build that was most recently refitted in 2020, with accommodations for 12 guests in six staterooms. An elevator services all four decks, and the full-beam main-deck master has a private office.

Remember When
The 162-foot Remember When was refitted in 2020 and is available at a lowest weekly base rate of $230,000. Courtesy IYC

Is it too early to call for summer 2024 yacht charter bookings? Nope. In fact, IYC also just welcomed the 90-foot Sanlorenzo SAL to the charter fleet. It’s a brand-new build for 2023 that’s currently accepting bookings for the West Mediterranean, Croatia and Montenegro in summer 2024.

Take the next step: head over to y.co, edmiston.com or iyc.com

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Coming to Charter in 2024: ‘KB6’ https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/dunya-kb6-joins-iyc-fleet/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61380 The 153-foot Dunya KB6 is expected to debut ahead of the summer 2024 Mediterranean charter season.

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Dunya KB6
The 153-foot Dunya KB6 is designed by Greg Marshall. Courtesy IYC

IYC has welcomed the 153-foot Dunya KB6 to the charter fleet, with a model on display at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The actual yacht is expected to be delivered to its owner in 2024, with the charter debut planned for spring 2024, ahead of the Mediterranean charter season.

KB6 is a Greg Marshall design with interiors by Design Unlimited. According to IYC, the interior will be built with natural woods, “environmental feature walls” and a mixture of textures.

Charter-wise, IYC is promoting KB6 for families or couples. The yacht is capable of going to destinations that are off the beaten course, and inquiries are being accepted now for the East and West Mediterranean.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to book KB6? It’s about $293,500 for 10 guests in five staterooms.

How to book a week on board: contact a charter broker at iyc.com

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Charter the Mangusta ‘Beachouse’ in the Caribbean https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/mangusta-beachouse-caribbean-bound/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61372 The 130-foot Mangusta superyacht Beachouse is Caribbean-bound for the winter charter season.

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Mangusta Beachouse
This charter yacht is outfitted inside and out with equipment for fitness enthusiasts. Courtesy IYC

The management company IYC proudly describes its charter fleet as having more Mangustas than any other, with the yachts ranging in size from 92 to nearly 150 feet length overall. Charter manager Monisha Issac in Monaco personally oversees several of them, including the 131-foot Beachouse, which recently returned to the IYC fleet.

“It has always stood out among the other Mangusta 130s because of its layout, its selection of water toys and the standards of its crew on board,” Issac says. “It’s very strong—one of the best Mangusta 130s on the market.”

The yacht, which is accepting inquiries for the Caribbean and Bahamas this winter, has numerous repeat clients, several of whom have returned four or five times. In some cases, the clients will not even consider any other brand of yacht for charter, Issac says.

Mangusta Beachouse
The 80 became the basis for the Maxi Open line that is still in production today. Courtesy IYC

“Some will only charter a Mangusta,” she says. “They love the sleek lines, the speed—so many things. I have one client doing a one-month charter on a Mangusta. Some clients will change their destination just to get a Mangusta.”

The Italian builder currently offers the 104 REV, 165 REV and 132E in its Maxi Open line, in addition to two additional lines of yachts: the Gransport line, from 109 to 177 feet long; and the Oceano line, from 128 to 196 feet length overall. But it’s the Mangusta 130 that tends to populate the charter market—and with Beachouse, there’s an unusually long list of tenders and water toys.

Charter clients have access to a 33-foot Scorpion, Sea-Doo Sparks, Seabobs, an electric foiling board, paddleboards, tow toys and floats. Fitness enthusiasts will find a surprising list of onboard equipment too, including a boxing bag, a speed ball, dumbbells, kettlebells and a suspension training kit.

Mangusta Beachouse interior
This enclosed, weather-protected space is an unusual feature aboard Mangusta 130s that are available for charter. Courtesy IYC

And, when it’s time to relax, the yacht has Starlink unlimited satellite internet. That’s a feature Issac says she’s seeing aboard an increasing number of charter yachts in the IYC fleet: “If you’re in the middle of nowhere, it’s really useful.”

Easy Water Access

Port and starboard staircases with railings lead down to the swim platform from the aft deck, making it easy for charter guests to use the yacht’s extensive list of water toys.

The Mangusta Story

When Mangusta premiered its 80-footer in 1985, it was a revelation. Until that time, open yachts had been smaller. The 80 became the basis for the Maxi Open line that is still in production today.

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‘Never Enough’ Joins RJC Yachts Charter Fleet https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/never-enough-joins-rjc-fleet/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61345 The 140-foot Feadship Never Enough is open for Caribbean and Bahamas yacht charters.

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Feadship Never Enough
The 140-foot Feadship Never Enough comes with a 33-foot Boston Whaler tender that’s ready for fishing outings. Courtesy RJC Yachts

RJC Yachts has welcomed the 140-foot Feadship Never Enough to the charter fleet. Inquiries are being accepted for charters in the Caribbean and Bahamas at a lowest weekly base rate of $125,000.

Never Enough is a 1992 build that was most recently refitted in 2019. The yacht accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms, and it charters with seven crew.

A 33-foot Boston Whaler tender that’s fully rigged for fishing is part of the water-sports package, which also includes a pair of personal watercraft, Seabobs, wakeboards, water skis, tow toys and snorkeling gear. The yacht encourages family charters and stocks watertoys that are sized for kids as well as for adults.

What else is new at RJC Yachts? The company recently acquired Churchill Yacht Partners, which was founded in 2004 with a focus on crewed yacht charter. Longtime charter broker Maggie Vale will move from Churchill to the RJC team.

How to book a charter on board Never Enough: Contact a charter broker at rjcyachts.com

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This ‘Armada of Watertoys’ Is Caribbean-Bound https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/heesen-unexpected-caribbean-charter/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61252 The 124-foot Heesen Unexpected is available for charter bookings this winter.

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Heesen Yachts' Unexpected
Heesen Yachts’ Unexpected was recently refitted in 2021. Courtesy Fraser Yachts

Fraser says 124-foot Heesen Unexpected is coming off a successful Mediterranean charter season, with dates still available for bookings this winter in the Caribbean.

Unexpected is a 2001 build that most recently was refitted in 2021. The Fraser team says the yacht “presents like new” and carries an “armada of watertoys” for hours of fun at anchor.

Accommodations are for 10 guests in five staterooms, and the yacht charters with seven crew.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Unexpected in the Caribbean? It’s about $105,000.

How to book a week on board: Contact a charter broker at fraseryachts.com

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Superyacht Charter in Belize https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/reflections-returning-to-belize/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61110 This charter yacht’s owner can’t get enough of Belize.

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Christensen Reflections
In 2022, Reflections had what the captain calls a “mini-refit” with new soft goods and upholstery. Also added: at-anchor stabilizers for guest comfort on the hook. Courtesy RJC Yachts

Last winter, the owner and crew aboard the 124-foot Christensen Reflections spent the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Belize. They had such a great time that this winter, they’re going back for several months that could stretch from November through February, if there’s enough interest from charter clients too.

“There are so many little islands to explore,” Capt. Darren Shepherd told Yachting. “It’s never-ending, the amount of stuff. You’ve got the three main atolls, which are stunning, but you also have the outcropping with a national park on the mainland inside the barrier reef. There are hundreds of little islands there where you can hop around. The water is pretty deep. There are coral reefs all over the place.”

Christensen Reflections
Note the way the overhang stretches all the way aft, providing shade to anyone at the dining table below, but without impeding the fresh air or views of the water all around. Courtesy RJC Yachts

He and the crew are especially eager to welcome charter guests who enjoy snorkeling and fishing—both of which the yacht is equipped to offer—as well as scuba diving, which the crew coordinates through local partners. Reflections charters with a 36-foot Everglades tender that can be rigged for whichever activity guests desire.

The snorkeling, he says, is usually a group favorite: “It’s phenomenal. Some of the areas, you have turtles, rays that are 5 feet across; they’re absolutely massive in some of the areas. Sometimes you see the massive spotted eagle rays. The marine life is incredible. Especially out on Lighthouse Reef, you don’t even have to pick one of the dive sites. You just jump in the water, and you see all kinds of things everywhere.”

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The owner and crew are big-time into fishing. They go for marlin, tuna, wahoo and other game fish offshore, and they enjoy fly-fishing closer to the coastline. Courtesy RJC Yachts

He adds that Belize is a great destination for anyone interested in chartering off the beaten track, but without having to fly halfway around the world. The yacht’s owner, he says, had “mostly done the Bahamas and the Caribbean before. After last year, he enjoyed some of the trips so much, he really has that adventure bug.”

Belize Basics

The country is on the Caribbean Sea side of Central America, with Mexico to its north and Guatemala immediately to its south. Just offshore is the world’s second-largest barrier reef (after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef), running along much of the Belize coastline. The Belize Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Natural forest still covers about 60 percent of the land in Belize, and much of the country’s land is designated for protection against development.

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This 82 Horizon Is Now for Charter https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/82-horizon-qara-joins-rjc-fleet/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61059 Qara will be based in the US and British Virgin Islands all year long.

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Horizon Yachts Qara
The Horizon Yachts Qara can host six guests in three staterooms. Courtesy RJC Yachts

RJC Yachts has welcomed the 82-foot Horizon Qara to the charter fleet. This is the first time the 2001 build will be offered for charter, following a refit earlier this year.

Qara will be based year-round in the US and British Virgin Islands, with accommodations for six guests in three staterooms. The captain is Mark Sperber, a native of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. He’ll oversee the charters along with two additional crew.

Tenders and toys aboard Qara include a 27-foot Sea Hunt, a two-person, see-through kayak, a pair of sea scooters, standup paddleboards, and snorkeling and fishing gear.

The inclusive weekly rate to charter Qara is $42,000.

How is an inclusive charter rate different from a lowest weekly base rate? An inclusive rate typically includes meals, ship’s bar and other incidentals such as taxes and fees.

How to book a week on board: Contact a charter broker at rjcyachts.com

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This Brand-New Sanlorenzo Is Open for Charter https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/sanlorenzo-virtuosity-joins-fraser-fleet/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61036 Virtuosity, a 185-foot Sanlorenzo, will make its charter debut this winter in the Caribbean.

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Sanlorenzo Virtuosity
The 185-foot Sanlorenzo Virtuosity has a bridge-deck DJ booth near the bar and lounging area. Courtesy Fraser Yachts

Fraser has just welcomed the 185-foot Sanlorenzo Virtuosity to the charter fleet. This is a brand-new, 2023 build that will make its charter debut this winter in the Caribbean.

Virtuosity is one of Sanlorenzo’s 57Steel models with design by Zuccon International Project. The owner’s stateroom is on the upper deck with a private terrace and a hot tub. There are accommodations for another 10 guests in addition to the master, with several of the guest staterooms able to convert from twin- to double-berth setups.

Onboard amenities include a glass-bottom, heated swimming pool with jets; a beach club and gymnasium with foldout doors to port and starboard; a hammam and a sauna; a bridge-deck DJ booth near the bar and lounging area; and a custom-made inflatable platform as one of the watertoys.

After the yacht’s debut season this winter in the Caribbean, it’s expected to charter in the Mediterranean during summer 2024.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Virtuosity this winter in the Caribbean? It’s about $426,500.

How to book a week on board: Contact a charter broker at fraseryachts.com

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