New build processes for megayachts

The Mediterranean yacht charter marketplace is bursting at the seams with over a dozen new builds in the past 12 months. Many of the newest yachts have been delivered to their owners and the luxury yacht charter crews are busy preparing these mega yachts for their Mediterranean yacht charter season.

The eagerly awaited Benetti mega yacht AMNESIA and superyacht CRN Ancona MARAYA have now been launched to great acclaim. The 196.8′ (60m) megayacht AMNESIA is chartering in Croatia and southern Italy for the summer, before heading to the Caribbean for winter.

Super yacht MARAYA, which translates as “many mirrors” spent part of 2008 in luxury yacht charter service, and her crew of 15 is eager to put in a full summer offering customers either a French Rivera yacht charter, or a Croatia yacht charter. With the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival close at hand, the volumes of deck space on this superyacht make her ideal for service as a corporate yacht charter vessel.

Fresh from the shipyard, a number of smaller, more intimate yachts, suitable for 4 to 6 passengers, are eager to enter both the Western and Eastern Mediterranean Turkey and Greece yacht charter market this summer. Leading the way is the 2009 speedy 23 meter Aicon Spa yacht ENCORE, with accommodations for 6 to 8 guests.

The super-charged yacht MISTER JINGLES, also built in 2009 and will be cruising from the French Riviera on down to the Amalfi coast at a blistering 35 knots.

Another highly successful summer charter season is anticipated in the Mediterranean.  Keep your eyes opened for more new builds to hit the seas this spring.

To see ALL of the newest and largest yachts in the world’s best destinations and to book your vacation of a lifetime or upscale corporate event, visit www.1800sailaway.com.

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Motoryacht 4H - yacht charterers are offered jet incentive

As the global recession continues to spread, the mega yacht charter marketplace is looking for creative ways to entice luxury yacht charter customers.

Consider the offer by the owner of motoryacht 4H. Reserve this yacht for a one week or longer Mediterranean yacht charter holiday, and the owner will throw in his private jet to transport you to and from your charter destination.

The Challenger 604 private jet can accommodate 8 to 10 passengers. Transportation is offered to and from any major European metropolis, directly to an airfield near the yacht.

Upon arrival, you and your travel companions will enjoy the comforts of motoryacht 4H, a brand new 38.5 meter San Lorenzo luxury yacht. Featuring “sea terraces” on both sides of the main salon, master cabin, and gym, as well as 007-James Bond-like lifting gull-wing doors on the bridge deck, this luxury motor yacht charter vessel is a showstopper in every port.

Motoryacht 4H is available for a Mediterranean yacht charter at a weekly rate of € 110,000, plus all running expenses (items such as food, fuel, dockage, and bar).

For destination and itinerary suggestions and further information, contact SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants at info@1800sailaway.com or visit www.1800sailaway.com

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Super yacht NATORI in the shipyard, before launch

The stunning 42 meter super yacht NATORI from the renowned Baglietto shipyard was launched February 14th, 2009. The build project was managed by Master Yachts. Baglietto mega yacht NATORI is set to become one of the most talked about vessels on the Mediterranean yacht charter scene this coming summer season.

The newest and one of the largest yachts to enter the Mediterranean yacht charter marketplace in 2009, super yacht NATORI boasts a distinctive and avant garde exterior, styled by Francesco Paszkowski, and a beautiful interior designed by Bannenberg. The megayacht interior is a combination of Italian cabinetry, complemented with African materials to create a sophisticated and unique décor.

Huge windows throughout her spacious interior create a variety of light, which is complemented by her unsurpassed outdoor deck space which is equal to that normally found on much larger luxury yacht charter vessels. The large bridge deck area has ample space for sun loungers and a shaded dining area for up to 12 guests. There is also a gymnasium on the bridge deck. Her sun deck houses a large pool area, designed by Bannenberg, which incorporates sun lounging space, seating area, and alfresco dining space.

Accommodation is for 10 guests in five cabins. The full-width master suite has its own private ensuite full-beam his and hers bathroom. On the lower deck, there are two twin cabins, one with a Pullman berth, as well as two full-beam VIP cabins, each with double beds. The megayacht boasts a full array of watersports equipment and all the latest entertainment systems.

SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants represents the Newest and Largest Yachts in the World’s Best Destinations. For more information on this yacht or any luxury charter megayacht, in any destination, contact the experts at SailAway by email at info@1800sailaway.com or by phone: 305-720-7245.

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Superyacht Awards 2009

The mega yacht charter industry has dominated the nominations for the
World Superyacht Awards 2009. Over a dozen luxury Mediterranean yacht
charter and Caribbean yacht charter vessels, all available through
SailAway Yacht Charters, have been nominated as finalists for the World
Superyacht Awards 2009.

With a record number of nominations, luxury yacht charter megayachts
lead the way with 14 new yachts up for the prestigious international award.
The nominees represent some of the newest and largest yachts available for
Caribbean yacht charter holidays as well as Mediterranean yacht charter
adventures.

The winners of the prized Neptune awards will be announced at the World
Superyacht Awards 2009 gala evening at London’s historic Guildhall on
Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Finalists include the 240′ Nobiskrug yacht SIREN for the Best Displacement
Motor Yacht, 1300GT to 2999GT; along with the 196′ Benetti yacht AMNESIA,
and the 196′ Benetti yacht XANADU, and the 177′ CRN yacht MARAYA, for the
Best Displacement Motor Yacht, 500GT to 1299GT.

Other mega yacht charter vessel nominees include 141′ CRN yacht HANA for the
Best Displacement Motor Yacht below 500GT, and the 143′ Heesen yacht
SEDATION for the Best Refitted Yacht award.

The World Superyacht Awards are designed to recognize the talents of the
naval architects, designers, builders and ultimately, the visions of the
owners who bring together the teams that work to create these masterpieces
of modern design and manufacture.

Over four hundred distinguished guests will gather in May to witness the
presentation of the highly coveted Neptune Awards - the ‘Oscars’ of the
super yacht world - during a glamorous gala evening attended by an elite
guest list of megayacht and super yacht owners and leading industry
professionals.

Rounding out the charter yachts nominated are Lürssen yacht MADSUMMER;
Corsair yacht NERO; AMY yacht SEA FORCE ONE; Hakvoort yacht MY TRUST;
Horizon yacht MISS ROSE; Mondomarine yacht PANTHER II; Benetti yacht SALU;
and sail charter vessels Alloy yacht RED DRAGON and Perini Navi yacht
SALUTE.

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Worlds’ BEST Destinations. Make your reservation today at 1-800-SAILAWAY.

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New Yacht Charter Marina in Sibenik, Croatia

Tourists planning a Croatia yacht charter holiday on a superyacht or megayacht this summer, will be pleased to learn a new megayacht marina has opened - the Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club.  Located in the coastal town of Sibenik, the Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club is the area’s first megayacht facility. Special introductory rates for dockage are available for early reservations (see below).

Considered the Mediterranean’s next great megayacht destination, interest in Croatia yacht charter holidays has spiked in the past 2 seasons.  The new Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club sits at the crossroads of central and eastern Europe, along the Dalmatian Coast, long a haven for bareboat sailboat charter vacations.   Chosen as “the world’s number one sailing destination” by National Geographic magazine, the site is noted for its proximity to Kornati Islands National Park and Krka National Park, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Sibinek is one of the oldest native Croatian towns and is noted as a center of culture and art.  With the opening of the superyacht facility and with the Spilt International Airport nearby, Sibenik is destined to become the region’s premier gateway for luxury yacht charter and bareboat charter vessels.  It offers convenient access to over 300 scenic islands on the Adriatic, as well as an outstanding hub from which to cruise the Eastern coast of Italy.

The new marina and yacht club features a wide range of on-site conveniences for yacht crews and luxury yacht charter tourists.

Twenty-four hour security and a full-time marina staff  will protect and maintain the 350 in-water slips with space for superyacht vessels up to 280 feet.

The yacht charter consultants at SailAway are pleased to accept inquiries for Croatia as many of the newest and largest yachts have announced plans to offer their services in the Adriatic.  Some of the available yachts to charter in Croatia include SIREN, MARTHA ANN, CLOUD NINE, SALUTE, RED DRAGON, ALEXANDAR V, and ANASSA.

Plan your bareboat yacht vacation or luxury crewed yacht charter now and take advantage of a special summer season dockage discount.  Reserve your berth before April 15, 2009 and save 10% on your berth charges.  Pre-pay for your berth and you’ll receive an additional 5% discount.  Offer valid for stays May 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009.  Conditions and restrictions apply - based on space availability.  Contact our charter specialists at 1-800-BAREBOAT for bareboat berth information, and 1-800-SAILAWAY for crewed yacht charter information.

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Luxury yacht charter crew

After a successful Caribbean yacht charter, the charter guests often write a testimonial as to their overall experience;  however, it is easy to overlook the “other” people onboard - the crew. Few stop to think if the crew had a good time, as this is just “their job.”  In reality, serving as crew on a luxury mega yacht or superyacht, or even a smaller sailboat charter vessel is so much more - it is a special, free-spirited way of life that allows the crew a chance to share their lifestyle with the charter guests.

When it all comes together, even the charter crew has a good time!  Here is a “testimonial” from the crew of the sail charter vessel, FIDELITY:

“Dear Dori and Tom,
Mary and I can’t begin to tell you what a great time we had with you two on Fidelity this past week. It was certainly one of our most fun weeks in memory! We thank you both for visiting us and sharing your time with the two of us.

We also want to thank you both for the generosity you expressed at the end of the week. It made us feel that our efforts as your crew, making your trip comfortable and enjoyable, were worthwhile. Also your kind words in our guest book and your handwritten note made us both feel the week had been much appreciated.

Please feel free to write Jim Araiza, your yacht charter specialist at SailAway, a candid note telling him of your experience onboard Fidelity. I am sure he would appreciate hearing from you. We will try to keep in touch albeit probably on an infrequent basis.

Mary and I hope you enjoy Vieques Island and then have a safe and quick trip home to Montevideo to be snug as a bug in your heated home, away from the winter chill!

We will motor back to Charlotte Amalie tomorrow to take care of a few things and start on to Sint Maarten and Antigua in preparation to meet some clients (now friends) there who will be sailing with us for a second time. From the forecast, it looks like we might have some pleasant light winds and slight seas.

Thanks again for your visit. We trust we will see you again in the not-too-distant future.

Regards and best wishes,

Captain Owen & Chef Mary”

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Thousands of Caribbean yacht charter travelers are at risk, including those planning a mega yacht charter in Florida or the Bahamas, as many clients pass through US airports on their way to their destination.  Even luxury yacht charter customers flying direct to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands are affected, as St. Thomas is considered a US port of call for superyachts and mega yachts.

The introduction of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) means visitors from 27 VWP countries — including most of Western Europe, New Zealand, Japan and Australia — must now register their details online at least three days before departure.

ESTA — which came into effect earlier this month — replaces the written green I-94 form and allows travelers under the VWP to enter the U.S. without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.  The measure is designed to tighten security and make it harder for terrorists who are citizens of the participating countries to easily obtain entry to the U.S.

ESTA logo

Critics fear the new rule will be an inconvenience for business and leisure travelers, and the British Foreign Office is concerned that travelers who have not heard about the new rules may be caught off guard. A British Foreign Office report on travel trends for 2009 predicted a 13 percent increase of British travelers visiting or passing through the United States this year. “The consequences of not registering through ESTA could therefore be far reaching,” says the Foreign Office.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has assured travelers that the system can handle last minute and emergency requests.

ESTA has been operating on a voluntary basis since 1 August 2008 and is compulsory from 12 January 2009.

Applications can be made at any time, even if travelers have no specific travel plans. If itineraries change, information can be easily updated on the ESTA Web site. Once travelers are authorized, they can travel for up to two years or until their passport expires, whichever comes first. Passengers must submit the same information that is currently required in the I-94 immigration form. This includes biographical data, travel information as well as questions regarding communicable diseases, arrests and convictions.

Here is a list of VWP countries:
Andorra, France, Luxembourg, Singapore, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Monaco, Slovenia, Estonia, Australia, Iceland, Netherlands, Spain, Hungary, Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, Latvia, Brunei, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, Lithuania, Denmark, Japan, Portugal, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Finland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Republic of Malta and South Korea.

Registration is possible through the U.S. government ESTA Web site. In most cases, eligibility for travel will be approved immediately.  Applicants who receive an “Authorization Pending” response will need to check the web site for updates. Applicants whose ESTA applications are denied will be referred to Travel.State.Gov for information on how to apply for a visa.

ESTA does not change the rules for citizens from countries that require visas.  That no longer includes travelers from the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Republic of Korea, and the Slovak Republic; they joined the VWP in November 2008. Malta became a member the following month.

Travelers are advised that ESTA does not guarantee entry into the United States. The final decision rests with the immigration official at the port of entry.

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