The Superyacht Channel
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. An Amazing Megayacht Awaits You
5. Yacht Rental- Because You Want Your Day To Be
Special
7. Personally Check Out That Luxury Yacht Charter
Before You Book It
9. Seeing A Boatshow Will Inspire You
11. Request For Yacht Rentals Online
13. Top 5 Questions To Ask When Buying A Yacht
15. Have An Exquisite Time With A Private Yacht
Charter
17. Check Out The Luxury Yachts For Sale
19. Private Yacht Rentals- Understand The Terms
And Conditions
21. Yacht Prices That Are Truly Astounding
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An Amazing Mega Yacht Awaits You
Nothing else says “You have arrived” than a big, customized, mega yacht
that you board, together with friends and family during the weekends or
throughout the summer.
Such a yacht may measure 100 meters or 328 feet in length. They are very
rare but they are available and only the rich can truly afford it. A vessel as
big as this may have five decks above the water and one deck below the
water line.
The bigger the yacht, the more features it will have. It may even have
helicopter hangars, indoor pool and even miniature submarines. Can you
imagine the size of these yachts provided they are able to accommodate a
helipad?
Since these vessels are huge, they will require the services of professionals
who will man the ship. For example, a 120 foot yacht may have up to eight
crew members onboard to run the ship but for the size of mega yacht
Eclipse, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, about 70 crew
members are needed in order to run and maintain his private yacht.
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The Eclipse is said to have cost 485 million US dollars to build. It features
two helicopter pads and two swimming pools. There are twenty four (24)
guest cabins, a number of hot tubs and even a disco hall where guests can
dance the night away.
The crew who will man the luxury yacht include the Captain, Chief
Engineer, Engineers, First Mate, Officer, Bosun, Chefs, Crew Chef,
Deckhands, and Stewards. The yacht will be maintained by the crew all
throughout the year but during the days when the owner is not on board or
the yacht is not chartered, the number of crewmen will be scaled down.
The crew members may live on board and they receive compensation on a
monthly basis. They have their cabins to stay on and below deck; they have
their own mess hall. The Captain and the Chief Engineer may have their
very own cabins while the crew shares bunk beds.
Yachts can be chartered if money is no object for you. For example, the
weekly charter rate of M/Y Annaliesse-Delma, is € 770,000 during peak
season. For off peak season, the price drops to € 595,000. That price does
not even include the food, fuel, and berthage.
An amazing mega yacht awaits you on your special day. You can hold your
wedding or anniversary at the yacht. You can bring along guests, as long as
you do not go over the allowed number of people on board.
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Yacht Rental: Because You Want Your Day To Be
Special
If you think buying your own yacht is impractical, then the next best thing is
to charter a yacht. Renting a yacht for one, two weeks, or even a month is
possible and you can charter the vessel according to how long you will need
the yacht for and how much you are willing to pay.
Owning a yacht is not as simple as buying one and then letting it float in the
marina. There are operating costs and you will need the services of
professional crew members who will run and maintain the ship for you.
Renting out a yacht may just be what you need to do so that you will have a
place to hold your wedding or that 25th anniversary.
The internet made things easier by allowing clients to choose what kind of
fleet to choose for a yacht rental. The yacht charterers have posted
pictures for customers to look over. The price is also indicated so that
customers know how much money is needed for the rental.
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Potential clients can make their request online, by filling in the important
details that need to be taken cared of such as the time, date, and place
where you need the yacht and the number of guests that you will be
bringing along with you.
Yachts are spacious enough to accommodate a number of guests. Facilities
such as cabins, restrooms, hot tubs, even swimming pools and a helipad are
available. The features depend on the size of the yacht.
Superyachts cater to the extremely rich and powerful. The yachts that they
own may even have a helicopter pad so that they can easily reach the
yacht. Swimming pools and even a submarine are common features of
luxury superyachts.
You can charter these yachts, provided that you have enough money to
shoulder the rental itself and the operating costs (fuel, food etc.). It is not
uncommon to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars to charter a 50
foot yacht for a week.
You and your special someone will have such an amazing time as you cruise
along the ocean, celebrating that wedding day or anniversary. You can even
bring guests to accompany you on your trip to St. Tropez or St. Barts.
A yacht rental enables you to experience luxury for a fraction of a cost of
actually owning and maintaining your very own yacht. Plan that trip ahead
of time so that when summer or winter comes, you and your guests will
have a wonderful experience inside that yacht.
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Personally Check Out That Luxury Yacht Charter
Before You Book It
You are paying tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands just to
charter that dream yacht which will serve as the venue for your wedding or
50th birthday. You want to experience luxury at its finest and you also want
your guests to experience the same thing which is why you book that
special yacht.
Having a great and memorable time is important because you want to leave
a lasting impression on your guests. You expect your special trip to be
etched in your memory forever and on your guests' as well.
If you want to experience luxury, pick the mega yachts that are huge,
beautiful, and filled with facilities that will make your trip worth
remembering. You can choose from a myriad of yachts available for
charter. Pictures are available for you to see but that is nothing compared
to actually visiting the yacht.
Before you book that luxury yacht charter, personally check out the vessel
so that you will know what kind of facilities will be available for you and
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your guests. On your ocular assessment, you will be able to see how many
cabins it has and how much available space there is.
A special yacht will suit all your needs and it is something that you would
want to book. You may have to check for the availability of the vessel
because other clients may have chartered the yacht on the exact same
week that you have requested.
Weekly rates of yachts differ and the price depends on the yacht's design,
size, facilities, and number of crew members. The bigger the yacht, the
more expensive it becomes because of the money needed for the
operation of the vessel.
A crew will attend to your needs 24/7. If you want a delicious meal in the
middle of the night, you can always ask the chef to whip you up a
scrumptious meal that you will enjoy.
Luxury yachts offer five-star hotel-like service. You get service when you
need it. The beds in the rooms are extremely comfortable. Your very own
bartender can mix drinks for you and your guests as you celebrate the night
away. Some luxury yachts even have a masseuse on board to cater to
guests.
Impeccable service is what you will receive when you book a luxury yacht
charter. Check out the vessel and decide if it is the right kind of yacht that
you and your family or guests will enjoy.
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Seeing A Boatshow Will Inspire You
A boatshow is basically a public exhibition of the latest boat and yacht
models that will come out to the market. Concept models may also be
featured which will stimulate the audience's taste for vessels. A show may
also feature classic vessels that are no longer in production.
It is a social event which brings people together from different social circles
and business entities. People who attend it are marine manufacturers and
ship builders and especially yachtsmen who are fond of recreational sailing
or boating. Fans and other guests can also visit the event.
Even if you are not a yachtsman, that does not mean that you cannot
appreciate the works of art of people like Espen Oeino, a world renowned
yacht designer who designed Paul Allen's (Microsoft co-founder) 413 foot
yacht named Octopus. The yacht cost $200 million US dollars to build,
featuring nine decks.
Such a show will run for about a week and organizers may host exhibitions
inland or in the water. You will be able to appreciate the vessel more when
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it is in the water where it is supposed to be. You will see how magnificent
the yacht is and how amazing it looks as it floats in the water under the sun.
This kind of event allows manufacturers and ship builders to showcase their
latest products so that potential clients will know of the new designs and
features.
Popular boatshows include the Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show
which draws exhibitors from different countries all over the world. Visitors
are treated to a wide range of yachts and boats that are just stunning, top-
of-the-line, cutting edge, and highly technological.
The recently concluded 34th Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show held
last September 11, 2011 was very successful. There were about 400
exhibitors from yachting communities all over the world, showcasing
hundreds of vessels inland and on water. 160 of those 600 vessels have
made their first debut on the show. 460 of the vessels are all brand new
and are available to be purchased.
A boatshow is an event that will inspire you. It showcases the works of
designers, engineers, and the talent that people have in making such a
work of art. It is not every day that you get to see or even experience these
different vessels made by different manufacturers, all lined up for the
guests to admire. You will definitely be in awe as you check out the latest in
designs and technology used in yachting.
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Request For Yacht Rentals Online
Renting a yacht for vacation is definitely something to look forward to.
Imagine yourself being on board with friends or family, with a crew at your
service as you sun bathe on the deck of the yacht. You get to enjoy
delicious food and wonderful views of the ocean. You also get to visit
certain locations that are picturesque and definitely inspiring (Monaco
comes to mind).
Requesting for yacht rentals can be accomplished online. Yacht charter
companies know that with the internet, they have a global reach. This is the
reason why they manage a website that will primarily showcase their fleet
so that online users can see what they have to offer.
Potential clients are everywhere and they may use the internet to find what
they want and need. Customers can just look at the pictures of the yachts
and its facilities. From simple vessels to 328 foot megayachts, a client can
find whatever kind of vessel he or she may need for that trip to St. Tropez.
You, too, can rent a yacht for whatever purpose it may serve, may it be a
wedding anniversary or a birthday party. For a 197 foot yacht, named
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Solemates, you have to shell out at least $600,000 a week. It is designed by
none other than Espen Oeino, known for designing cutting edge, modern
yachts. It is very high-tech, allowing users to control their surroundings
(climate, lighting, and it can even summon crew to deliver food and drinks)
with the use of an iPad.
The celebrity who rented out Solemates was rapper/businessman Sean “P.
Diddy” Combs. He and his family arrived in style as they visited St. Barths, a
popular playground for the rich and famous. The yacht accommodates up
to 12 guests in very luxurious cabins (6 in total) which features rich woods,
classical elements with modern, sleek lines.
Yacht rentals enable people to experience luxury without having to shell
out tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars for a yacht. You only pay a
fraction of the cost to rent it out for a week or two or even a month. For
some people, chartering is a much better and a practical deal because they
would not live (long term) inside their yachts. They still live in their houses
inland.
You may request for a yacht rental online but you want to be able to see
the yacht that you are chartering. You can visit the yacht to see the facilities
such as the rooms, living area, deck, et cetera. Thus, you get to choose a
yacht that suits your standards.
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Top 5 Questions To Ask When Buying A Yacht
Before you buy that dream yacht, there are things that you have to
consider first. Sure, you can just throw your money at a new yacht but
being the wise person that you are, you take your time to shop around.
There are plenty of options out there and you have to ask the right kind of
questions first before you look into buying a yacht.
1. What kind of yacht should I buy?
There are two kinds of yachts. One is a sailing yacht and the other is a
motor yacht. A sailing yacht requires manual handling while a motor yacht
runs, well, on motor. Plenty of yachtsmen prefer motorized yacht because
of its available space and ease of transport. Sailing yachts may have limited
areas for sunbathing and other forms of recreational facilities.
2. What size should I choose?
The size of the yacht that you want to purchase depends on your plans on
what you want to do with it. If you are planning to cruise the world, there is
a specific size and style that you need to consider. A 150-foot expedition
boat should suffice. If you would use the vessel for a trip in the
Mediterranean during the summer, you may opt for a 100 to 150 foot yacht
which can carry up to eight, ten, or twelve people.
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3. Where do I find the crew who will man the ship?
Check with crew placement agencies. There are yacht management
companies that can help you with your crew needs. You may get referrals
and sometimes, they could be the best source. You would want a crew that
you feel comfortable and compatible with, aside from them having the
credentials and qualifications for the job.
4. Where can I park and keep my yacht?
It is no secret that dockage is becoming more and more scarce. If you live in
a place where there is no waterfront access, you have to talk to the officers
in the marinas for available space before buying a yacht. There is no sense
in buying one if you have no place to park it!
5. How much does it cost to maintain my vessel?
A 150-foot yacht will require you to shell out about 1 million US dollars a
year. From fuel to the routine maintenance, you will have to be loaded in
order to keep one. Just for insurance, you may have to cough up $170,000
annually.
Ask these questions first and find the answers if you really want a yacht
that you can call your own. Owning a yacht is no joke and you really have to
be serious if you want one.
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Have An Exquisite Time With A Private Yacht
Charter
One of the ultimate status symbols is owning your own private yacht. But if
you would rather just rent one, then you can get a private yacht charter for
a week or two, depending on how long you want to use it.
Chartering a yacht is a much more practical option because you would not
have to spend millions of dollars to buy one. You only pay for the amount
of time you will be using the luxury vessel along with some other expenses
which is just a fraction of the cost of owning one.
Of course, the bigger and more luxurious the yacht, the more expensive it is
to rent out. Even celebrities rent out yachts during the summer. In Cannes,
plenty of celebrities arrive in style by chartering a yacht where they can
stay for the duration of the famed Cannes International Film Festival.
Parties are held in various yachts all over Cannes as some celebrities hold
parties of their own.
Supermodel Heidi Klum and British musician husband Seal forked out a cool
£400,000; for a week to take their friends and family in the South of France
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via the Indian Empress, a mega-yacht measuring 311 feet long. The owner
of the massive yacht is Vijay Mallya, an Indian billionaire.
The boat that Klum and Seal rented out is capable of sleeping thirty-two
guests. It needs 42 crew members just to operate it. It has a beauty salon, a
gym, sauna and steam room, and of course, a swimming pool.
When you get a private yacht charter, you get to taste luxury at its finest,
because crew members are there at your service. A chef who will make
delicious meals and crew members will assist to your needs as you vacation
in picturesque Sardinia or in St. Tropez.
The price of the weekly charter depends on how big the vessel is and its
facilities. The bigger the yacht, the more expensive it is. There are many
brands of yachts to choose from. San Lorenzo, Ferritti, Mangusta, and other
esteemed brands are available to you.
You can visit websites of chartering companies who will assist you in
booking that dream boat which you and your friends or family can enjoy
over the summer. Pictures, videos, and the weekly rates are posted in
websites which make choosing for the perfect yacht easy to accomplish.
Get a private yacht charter now and experience the finer things in life as
you ride in style via a 200-foot yacht off the coast of St. Barth's.
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Check Out The Luxury Yachts For Sale
You may be in that point in your life when you can finally afford to buy a
yacht of your own. You are excited and you want to know your options. So
which one do you choose? Would you have a manufacturer build you a new
one or would you just buy a pre-owned one?
Before you make your decision, you have to look around so that you will
know the available options for you. Shopping around can be a daunting task
because there are just so many of them around and you would want value
for your money.
Luxury yachts for sale are advertised online through websites that
primarily cater to the buy and sell of yachts. The boats are sold by yacht
brokers who will try his or her best to market a specific vessel. Yacht
brokers do get a commission after making a successful sale of the vessel
because they have done their part in marketing and finally concluding a
sale.
Owners of yachts who are looking to liquidate assets often sell their
possessions to salvage a failing business or to fund a new business venture.
Some of these sellers want cash quick because of a certain need. You can
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expect the prices of some of these yachts to be reduced greatly so that it
can be sold as quickly as possible.
There are sellers out there who may not sell at a reduced price. They simply
want to get rid of it ; perhaps to buy a newer model. Selling may not be a
priority for them which means, they are not rushing the sale of the yacht.
You can really get good deals for luxury yachts because most of their prices
are greatly cut down. You may go online and check out the many pictures
of these yachts that are being sold. The features and specifications of each
of the yacht are posted online which informs potential clients.
To do this, just type luxury yachts for sale on your favourite search engine
and within seconds, you will see the search results that include listings from
different websites of brokers who are marketing and advertising a specific
kind of yacht, may it be a small yacht, a super yacht or a megayacht. The
internet have, indeed, made shopping so much easier to do!
Do your part in researching the best deals out there. You are spending
millions of dollars for a prized possession so you have to make sure that
you are getting value for your money.
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Private Yacht Rentals: Understand The Terms And
Conditions
You have to have money in order for you to be able to afford private yacht
rentals. It is not as cheap as renting out a car. Chartering a yacht may cost
you tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars a week and that
does not include other expenses. The price usually depends on how big the
yacht is, how luxurious it is, and the facilities offered to guests.
Naturally, the more modern, more luxurious, and the more facilities it has,
the higher the price will be. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, a famed rapper who
then ventured into the fashion industry (Sean John) and became successful
is known to live an extravagant lifestyle. He reportedly spent a week
renting out the Solemates, a megayacht, for $690,000 to visit St. Barth's.
Other expenses amounted to $150,000 which brings his total bill to
$840,000.
The yacht's facilities are controlled using an app which can be controlled via
the iPad. The lighting blinds and even food can be ordered with a simple
tap on the tablet computer. The facilities are designed for those with
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discriminating taste. Surely, an average Joe cannot afford one unless he or
she wins the lottery.
Renting a yacht is a much practical way to enjoy a luxurious vacation
because you would only have to spend a couple of thousands or some
hundreds of thousands of dollars instead of buying a 10 million-dollar
motor yacht. Most people do not live their whole lives inside the yacht,
anyway.
You must understand the terms and conditions before booking that yacht
because there are details that you need to iron out. Usually, the price of the
chartered yacht that you may see online does not yet include the expenses
for food, gratuities, et cetera. You will have to talk with the management
company who charters the boat about the price, insurance, and other
important details.
A private yacht rental will include the service of crew members who will
man the ship. A captain and his crew will take care of the yacht's movement
at sea while the chef, steward or stewardess will attend to your requests
for food, drinks, towels, and more.
Treat your family and friends to a memorable summer vacation in the
Mediterranean by booking a private yacht. You and your guests will
experience unparalleled luxury and impeccable service provided by a
sophisticated yacht and highly qualified crew members.
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Yacht Prices That Are Truly Astounding
Who else would own a 164 meter long megayacht but a business tycoon?
Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire owns the world’s biggest and the
most expensive megayacht ever built. He called it the Eclipse.
The tycoon initially paid €340 million for it, but with all the fittings and
fixtures that he has installed, that amount ballooned to €800 million,
making it the most expensive yacht ever built in the entire world. When the
super rich pay for something, they really go all out. With two helipads and
two swimming pools, the massive yacht requires at least 70 crew members
in order for it to be managed and operated.
The yacht prices we will explore in this article are definitely astounding.
The second most expensive yacht is called Dubai, owned by Sheik
Mohammed. It cost $300 million dollars for it to be constructed. It was
launched in 2006, debuting as the biggest in the world but Eclipse took that
title in the year 2010.
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These are megayachts that extremely wealthy people own. But there are
cheaper yachts that do not cost as much as a GDP of a developing country.
You will see online the many yachts that are for sale. Some are new while
others are pre-owned.
If you are looking for that new toy to own, then browsing the internet is the
best way to do it. Many websites cater to clients who are buying or selling
their prized yachts for different reasons. Some may need cash to fund a
new venture in business while others just want to sell their old yacht to be
able to buy a newer model.
Websites make it easy for potential clients by enabling them to select a
price range and with a click of a button; clients will be shown the yacht
prices that are well within their budget.
Do you want a 10 million US dollar yacht or 50 million dollar one? The
choice is yours to make and it all depends on your buying power. If you
have the money to pay for it, you have the chance to buy it and make it
your own.
Having a yacht is one of the ultimate status symbols because not everyone
can afford one. If you are one of those whose fortune allows one to own a
dream boat, then who is going to stop you from shelling out millions (or
hundreds of millions) of dollars for a yacht that you can enjoy with family
and friends?
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