Charter Catamaran GENESIS in the Grenadines year round.. Charter Yacht AMNERIS returns to charter after refit.. Charter Yacht Wanderer - Little Harbor 62.. When a megayacht just isn't enough, try a GIGAyacht..
Genesis, owned and crewed by husband/wife team Petr & Stacy Stejskal, is a very special charter yacht for one couple. The entire starboard hull is dedicated to guests, creating a spacious, private, king-bedded suite with an oversized head and shower. Many hatches and full A/C guarantee comfort year round.
Captain Stejskal made his way from landlocked Czechoslovakia to the Maritime Academy of the Ukraine and earned a Master’s Degree in Marine Engineering. After years traveling the world as an Engineer Officer on merchant ships, he moved to the United States and started his career in yachting in the early 90’s. Petr speaks fluent English, Czech and Russian and holds a USCG license.
Stacy is from the rolling hills of North Carolina. While studying Marine Biology she spent her summers cooking on sailboats in the Bahamas and learned how to catch, clean and cook the “Catch of the Day” – Caribbean style. She has fourteen years experience cooking on a private yacht and looks forward to tempting your taste buds with exotic and intriguing Caribbean flavors.
Come, ‘leave your worries in our wake’ and enjoy stress-free sailing as Petr and Stacy show you the beautiful Grenadines, the Jewels of the Caribbean. Life can be simple - just bring your appetite and don’t forget your flip flops.
Charter Yacht AMNERIS returns to charter after refit
Gleaming with fresh Awlgrip and new teak decks, the charter yacht AMNERIS, a 75-foot Alden / Palmer Johnson ketch, has finished her refit and is now available for charter in the Caribbean and will be sailing up north to charter in New England for Summer 2008.
Captain Alex Frew is very pleased with the work accomplished during a multi-month, half-million dollar refit in Fort Lauderdale. He’s even more pleased to be out of the yard and on his way to St. Martin for a ‘St. Barth’s Bucket’ charter. Here are just a few of the many projects completed:
New teak decks
New paint inside and out
New jet ski
Many system upgrades
Major improvement: Responding to broker input, the master cabin now has an extra wide double bed and an extra wide single bed.
Building on AMNERIS’ classic style and strong points – notably her wide decks, huge protected cockpit and spacious main salon - these improvements and added comforts are sure to be appreciated by charterers. The plan is to base in the Grenadines from March through May.
Captain Frew looks forward to welcoming you aboard the polished and gleaming AMNERIS!
RATES: Plus-all expenses
WINTER 2008 - Based in Grenadines through May 2008
2 guests: $14,900/wk
4 guests: $15,900/wk
6 guests: $16,900/wk
SUMMER 2008 - Chartering New England
2 guests: $14,900/wk
4 guests: $15,900/wk
6 guests: $16,900/wk
View AMNERIS' brochure: CLICK HERE Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters for more info: CLICK HERE
This elegant 62-foot sailing yacht was refitted in 2005 with luxurious appointments and artwork complimenting the warm glow of the teak interior.
Stepping into the spacious salon you find an L-shaped settee to port with a flat screen TV mounted on the bulkhead. To starboard, the polished teak dining table seats six comfortably. The icemaker ensures a steady supply of ice for cocktails while the cockpit fridge keeps cold drinks close at hand.
The ensuite master stateroom, with one queen bed and one single bed, is aft and has its own private companionway from the deck as well as access from the salon.
The two other guest staterooms are forward of the salon. The queen-bedded starboard cabin has ensuite head and vanity and shares a shower with the crew. The port cabin has upper/lower berths and a full en suite bath with shower. Crew accommodations are forward in the double v-berth with its own head.
Wanderer is available for charters in New England this summer (2008). RATES: Summer 2008 (plus all expenses):
US$10,500/wk for 2 guesta
US$12,500/wk for 4 guests
US$14,500/wk for 6 guests
For more information, contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE
When a megayacht just isn't enough, try a GIGAyacht
We find this truly amazing... The new "giga" yachts. Megayachts and Superyachts just aren't enough anymore... to be truly outstanding, you now need a Gigayacht.
Wally Yachts, based in Monaco, continues to develop innovative concepts and minimalist luxury their latest being the WallyIsland – a 99 meter (325 feet) "gigayacht".
While Wally Island is not available at this time for charter, we thought you might find it interesting.
Accommodation 6 large suites for 12 guests (can be transformed in 12 separate suites for 24 guests) 1 king size owner’s suite (200 m2 – 2,152 ft2) 20 double cabins for 40 crew members 2 staterooms for captain and officers 6 guest en-suites with bathtub 6 guest en-suites with shower 2 master en-suites (with bathtub) 20 en-suites for crew members 2 en-suites for captain and officers 5 day heads for guests
Tenders and water toys 2 x WallyTenders (13.6 m – 45’) ; 2 x fixed keel sailing boats (8m – 27’); 2 car vans; 6 Jet skis; 2 Lasers
Captain John Nicholson of MAKAYABELLA passes along this very helpful information for the easiest way to get to your charter yacht in the Grenadines.
Fly to Barbados. There are many flights from the UK and USA.
Charter a private plane for the 40 minute flight to any of the Grenadine Islands. A plane with 6 or 8 seats is approximately US$1,200 to $1,300 one way. Cost for a party of 6 is comparable to commercial flights.
Why is this the best way?
No connection worries. The chartered plane will wait if the international flight is delayed.
Go straight through a transit lounge and on to the plane within 30 minutes of arriving.
More flexible ports mean more time on the islands guests want to see . Example: Start in Bequia and return from Union.
Customs and immigration are far quicker and easier than St. Vincent.
For departure, check in 30 minutes before take-off - NOT 2 HOURS!
Note: Guests must travel with carry-on luggage only. Makayabella will provide all the toiletry items that are no longer allowed on planes - just add it to the preferences.
Makayabella is a 62-foot owner-operated sloop that accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, each with ensuite heads. Two cabins have double berths, while the other two guest cabins have twin bunks (upper/lower).
CHARTER YACHT ASHLANA - Last minute discount
Charter the yacht Ashlana (53-foot Little Harbor sloop) before May 15, 2008 in the British Virgin Islands and receive a 10% last minute discount.
Owner/host Tom Hampson and Christie MacConnell have restored Ted Hood’s Little Harbor 53, Robin, to perfection, furnishing the interior with exquisite fabrics, original paintings and beveled glass front cabinets.
Ashlana has accommodations for 4 four guests. The master cabin aft has 2 doubles berths with an ensuite head. And guests #3 and #4 may choose one of the two forward cabins: V berth with 2 lower singles & filler, or port cabin with upper/lower singles. The forward head is shared with the crew.
Ashlana is available for charter in New England during the 2008 summer season.
CHARTER m/y EASTERN STAR - New York Summer 2008
The elegant 85-foot Motor Yacht Eastern Star is now back on her dock in Chelsea Piers (New York) for the 2008 season and is ready for your charter.
Charter dates = FEBRUARY 3-10, 2008 Yacht = BLU MOON
Hello there!!!
Ben and I had a wonderful time on Blu Moon, we thought the BVI were fabulous and Chris and Julie were really great hosts. They keep an immaculate boat, and Chris is a very good captain, and Julie is a fantastic chef! They both really seem to enjoy what it is they do on the boat, and looked after us very well while we were there. Anything we wanted, it was never too much trouble. They know all the really great spots in the BVI as well, particularly quieter places where you don't get loads of boats.
We had some really fun times, and they had plenty of interesting stories to tell us. One week was the perfect amount of time on the boat, and then we enjoyed a week in St Lucia, where we got engaged!
So all in all, a great trip - so thanks for all your help Bob & Sheila, in finding us the right charter! Ben and Laura
BLU MOON is a 50-foot Beneteau, owned and operated by Chris & Julie... an excellent team!
BLU MOON still has a couple of weeks open this season... They are currently available for charter in the Virgin Islands April 27 through May 24, 2008. PLUS they have a 10% discount for last minute charters (booked within 21 days before commencement of charter).
So, if you feel like a quick getaway, contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE
Yacht Promenade Dive Sail the BVI Availability 2008 2009 As our readers know, the charter yacht PROMENADE, a 65-foot trimaran, is one of our favorite boats with an excellent crew. We are always confident that Promenade will provide our clients with a wonderful sailing diving vacation tailored to the desires of the charterers, whether they are a family group with kids, a wild and wacky party group of folks, a bunch of serious divers, a corporate event, etc. Promenade's crew are pros and can handle anything :)
Fancy a quick getaway? Promenade is available for a last minute charter April 26 to May 3rd 2008 for a 6 or 7-night charter. How great would that be!
Otherwise, Promenade is fully booked up through August 10, 2008 but are then open from August 11th to October 25th. There are still cabins available for the BVI Dive Week October 26th through Nov 1st, 2008!!!
We have posted Promenade's calendar here to help you with your vacation planning.
As you can see, it is not too early to make arrangements for next year. Promenade can take up to 10-12 guests. With their flexible accommodations, lots of toys, and onboard diving instructors, no wonder they book up quickly. You've been warned!
CHARTER YACHT BLITHE SPIRIT 2, GUEST COMMENTS
We just received comments back from a couple we had aboard the charter yacht BLITHE SPIRIT 2, a 52-foot Irwin ketch, based in the Virgin Islands. Once again, excellent comments... but they are an excellent charter yacht and that's what we expect :)
