From the Deck to the Dock: Specialty Onshore Lodging For Ocean Lovers

When it comes to land lodging, discriminating yacht charter clients often seek more than a simply convenient hotel room.  For yachtsmen who need to be on or near the water, here are some amazing properties that are especially enchanting.

Guiding ships into port may be where lighthouse hotels got their start but now they offer lodging, from budget to posh, guaranteeing dramatic landscapes and locations on some of the world’s most exciting and perilous harbors. If you are planning a

Jules Verne LodgeGuests will snuggle down in luxurious private bungalows 40 feet below the water line at the proposed Poseidon Undersea Resort, Fiji.  Spend a couple of days in a fantasy environment characterized by vast amounts of clear acrylic for stunning underwater views. Or, if you are chartering a yacht in Florida and the Keys, step back in time at the Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo. Operated as a “living museum” from the Golden Age of Diving, the lodge offers guests of today a one-of-a-kind experience of yesteryear.

For an exotic adventure above the water line a houseboat offers comfort and cultural rewards. The Houseboats of Kerala provide a glimpse of rural Indian life. Located near the Malabar coast of India, These comfortable, converted rice boats are designed for overnight stays and daytime exploration of scenic waterways.

Scandinavia is an increasingly popular yachting destination due to its breathtaking scenery, quaint harbors and endearing culture. Before or after a yacht charter in Sweden the adventuresome traveler can book a hotel suite at the Sala Silvermine, or in a grounded Boeing jet, or a former prison.

Why go for the ordinary when you can opt for the extraordinary? Extending your yacht charter with an alternative lodging option provides a unique opportunity to connect with a region’s culture and history in a way that is both intimate and exhilarating.

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The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach: An Ultimate Yachting Lifestyle Showcase

The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, February 16 – 20, 2012, will feature more than 500 vessels valued at more than a billion dollars and covering more than 1.2 million square feet of space. Attendees will have access to yachts and superyachts from the world’s most extraordinary custom boat builders. The show is free and open to the public.

Show producers provide a free smartphone app, MyBoatShow, available on iPhone and Android platforms. Attendees will be able to access show maps, search for exhibitors, manufacturers, product categories and boats by specifications and size, show schedule, seminar information, show transportation schedules and maps, food and drink locations, restroom locations and emergency services.

Diamond Girl

Also new to this year’s Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach is TrawlerPort, which will offer an impressive display of long-range cruisers in lengths ranging from 35 to 90 feet that are designed for long-term cruising of regional and worldwide destinations.

The Show features many yachts available for crewed luxury charter, including DIAMOND GIRL, a very popular Johnson 103 currently available for charter in the Virgin Islands and DAMRAK II a stylish and sophisticated Sunreef power catamaran. Please contact [email protected] to arrange for a personalized viewing of luxury charter yachts on display.

DAMRAK II

BOAT SHOW SCHEDULE:

Thursday, Feb. 16: 10am – 7pm

Friday, Feb. 17: 10am – 7pm

Saturday, Feb. 18: 10am – 7pm

Sunday, Feb. 19: 10am – 7pm

Monday, Feb. 20: 10am – 6pm

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Our Yacht Charter Experts On Board Lazzara 106 SECRET SPOT: Vibrant and Fun for Everyone

SECRET SPOT is a sophisticated yet lighthearted yacht with a talented crew and an amazing chef.  This luxury charter yacht has a layout that is especially ideal for families with children, or the businessman who requires on board office space.

Entering the main deck salon and dining area there is a lovely bar to starboard with excellent views, making this spot an immediate lure to guests onboard.

The master suite on SECRET SPOT has notable features, especially generous closets inside the bathroom as well as a walk in closet for excellent storage capacity. Adjacent, a cozy office or lounge area with two means of egress can be converted for children or nanny quarters.

While we are visiting SECRET SPOT, the talented sous-chef, Tom Williams, is extremely busy creating delicacies for the guests onboard in the spacious country kitchen.  Today we are served jumbo shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and lobster; jerk chicken, baked stuffed jalapeños, conch fritters and tortilla shells with guacamole and sour cream.  Besides his tempting culinary abilities, charming Captain John Costenbader explains that he is also the skilled First Officer onboard.

The sundeck on luxury yacht SECRET SPOT has a very happy vibe about it, from the vibrant upholstery to the central Jacuzzi, the area is exceedingly inviting. Spacious sun pads beckon sun worship while protected seating offers a cool alternative.

SECRET SPOT is based out of Rybovich Marina in Palm Beach and offers cruising destinations in South Florida and the Bahamas.

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Luxury Land and Sea Vacation: Vicem Yachts Partners with Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Bodrum, Turkey

Turkish builder Vicem Yachts and Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay in Bodrum, which is distinguished as one of the “World’s 25 Best Hotels and  recipient of the Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Spa Awards 2010”, have partnered in an unique international marketing initiative that presents the yachting public with a five star travel opportunity: a number of Vicem yachts will be available for the upscale clientele of Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay in the cosmopolitan Turkish city of Bodrum.

the Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay can expect to enjoy secluded bays, brilliant sunny days and gorgeous nights ornamented with millions of stars, and the option for a private cruise with Vicem selecting from the Vicem 92, Vintage Line range yacht featuring four cabins and three decks; or the Vicem 78 Cruiser, one of the latest launched from the yard with a flybridge enhanced by a four person Jacuzzi.  The Vicem 75 Fly, a new build for 2011, will also be an option. If someone prefers a day cruise Vicem invites guests to cruise on board the 40′ or the 36′, the smallest hulls of this series.

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139ft. Holland Jachtbouw Charter Yacht CALLIOPE: Innovative Build, Inspired Design

CALLIOPE is an elegant 139ft. Holland Jachtbouw, whose majesty is reflected in her name. CALLIOPE in Greek mythology is the muse of epic poetry, the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. The goddess was Homer’s muse, said to inspire his epic works. CALLIOPE, with transoceanic range and capability, navigates the seas of today with elegance and assurance, inspired by a distant past when Odysseus roamed the oceans of the world.

On board CALLIOPE, the immediate impression of sophistication and refinement is augmented by impressive design innovations that are the result of input from an experienced Owner. On CALLIOPE the details are as remarkable as the overall ambiance. For example, the custom made, graceful mermaid door pulls, which stand alone as works of art, were designed by the Owner.

Other subtleties on board CALLIOPE, not immediately visible, raise the level of livability and service. The main deck salon is furnished in understated elegance featuring neutral tones with touches of delphinium blue, and connects to the formal dining room. The space can be left open for entertaining or separated by sliding shoji doors for a more intimate setting. Cleverly concealed cabinetry allows for easy access to tableware and the crew can provide discreet service through an electronic pocket door leading to the pantry and commercial galley.

The guest staterooms on board luxury yacht CALLIOPE, located on the lower deck, are finished in a soft lime oak with French provincial decor. The crew is able to service the guests by way of a secret, soundproof door in the paneling that leads to the crew quarters.

The bridge deck is a very popular area with guests and the main social area on CALLIOPE. State-of-the-art equipment allows the space to transition from a library to a media room to a party deck. The salon’s full width folding French doors open up to the aft deck providing a seamless transition from interior to exterior creating an even larger al fresco dining and entertaining area.

CALLIOPE is an intrinsically chic yacht that even the most demanding charter clients will recognize as superior in all respects. This unparalleled superyacht is an excellent charter option for corporate retreats, or families and friends that demand five star service and luxurious accommodations aboard a prestigious vessel.

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