| The Years Before Luxury Yacht Charters | | | | town along a spectacular stretch of coastline. |
| Today, the thought of a luxury yacht charter | | | | Stunning in and out of season, this is a prime place to |
| conjures up images of relaxation, sunshine and | | | | enjoy a luxury yacht charter. |
| cocktails. But not so long ago, these vessels were | | | | Luxury Yacht Charter Features |
| simple structures used by brave explorers, who, for | | | | When you charter a luxury yacht, be prepared to be |
| centuries, faced the swells - in the hope that they | | | | amazed at the spectacular features that some of |
| would cement their names in history by conquering | | | | these vessels boast. Luxury yachts live up to their |
| the world’s oceans. They travelled for years | | | | name for lavish opulence as they are each designed |
| at a time in search of new places and the riches of | | | | to provide privacy and comfort, ensuring you |
| the spices to be found in undiscovered territories. | | | | experience a holiday like no other. Onboard a yacht, it |
| Yachts like the Santa Maria enabled sailors to | | | | is quite standard to be able to relax in a jacuzzi or |
| discover North America, while the Victoria was the | | | | spa bath on deck – and after a day at sea, |
| first vessel to sail around the globe. | | | | guests can unwind in a sauna or steam room. There |
| Things certainly have changed. Today, luxury yachts | | | | is usually an onboard gym for those who wish to |
| serve a very different purpose and are now | | | | maintain a fitness routine, whilst still enjoying the |
| synonymous with luxury getaways to enticing | | | | beauty of their surroundings. |
| destinations. A holiday aboard a luxury yacht, | | | | Given the magnificent locations you will be visiting on |
| chartered by professional crew is one of the most | | | | your luxury yacht charter holiday, most vessels will |
| rewarding experiences – whether it’s | | | | offer jet skis, waverunners, scuba diving and even |
| for a family trip, an adventure with friends or even a | | | | windsurfing equipment to explore your surroundings. |
| romantic rendezvous to celebrate a special occasion. | | | | Rooms are all professionally designed and plush |
| Luxury Yacht Charter Holiday Destinations | | | | carpets, marble columns, wooden floors and granite |
| Given that our earth is made up of almost 80% | | | | countertops are not uncommon. Living up to their |
| water, it makes exploring different areas from the | | | | luxurious reputation, most yachts feature |
| deck of your very own luxury yacht, very exciting. | | | | entertainment systems, internet access and |
| The circumference of our planet offers many | | | | multimedia centres, ensuring that no matter the |
| breathtaking destinations – from the Caribbean | | | | weather, guests are entertained. Every last detail is |
| to the Mediterranean. Towns along the Mediterranean | | | | considered to ensure that your luxury yacht charter |
| coastline, for instance, are seeped in history of | | | | offers all that you would need and more. |
| piracy, explorers and riches. These days, these areas | | | | Luxury Yacht Charter Activities |
| have transformed to accommodate the glamour of | | | | Your yachting experience is not limited to your vessel |
| modern European luxury while maintaining their natural | | | | – there are hours of fun to be had while you |
| beauty and history. | | | | explore the waters below. You can spend time |
| Famous ports of call for luxury yacht charters include: | | | | snorkelling with shining schools of fish or even watch |
| • Monaco – situated in the most famous | | | | some playful dolphins swim by. The most common |
| section of the French Riviera and soaked in natural | | | | destinations to enjoy a luxury yachting holiday are in |
| beauty, Monaco is the ideal place to enjoy a luxury | | | | prime areas where the ocean abounds with life and |
| yacht charter. Glitz and glamour abound in this | | | | colour. Onboard, you can enjoy cocktails while you |
| celebrity playground. | | | | overlook a port full of yachts, alive with the rhythm |
| • Portofino – this once small Italian village, | | | | of the night. Parties onboard and ashore are a plenty |
| situated in the bay within the Gulf of Tigullio is now a | | | | and a present perfect opportunities to experience |
| hit with the rich and famous who also choose to | | | | the culture of the areas you are chartering your |
| enjoy their luxury yacht charter in this prime | | | | luxury yacht to. During the day, you can explore the |
| snorkelling spot. | | | | historical areas or indulge in some retail therapy in the |
| • St Tropez – St Tropez is a breathtaking | | | | small towns that offer stunning boutiques. |