Boatbookings Onboard 4MAL: An Elegant and Entertaining Luxury Yacht Adventure

4MAL is an excellent charter yacht for friends and families that require elegant surroundings, a casual atmosphere, and a serious dose of fun. This deluxe 87-foot Johnson yacht is the perfect antidote for overstressed executives and everyone else that needs a vacation that combines pampering, partying and play.

4MAL features exquisite contemporary décor in a soothing color palette of earth tones that compliments an abundance of high gloss wood paneling and furniture. A delightful expanse of windows flood common areas with daylight and offer magnificent vistas.

On 4MAL the main deck salon and formal dining arrangement is warm and inviting. Unobstructed by partitions, the area has excellent circulation as well as panoramic views. The unusually large galley is also an enticing place to gather. This room is a popular option from casual meals to midnight snacks enjoyed at the expansive U-shaped seating beneath an arc of forward facing windows.

Ensuite accommodations on luxury yacht 4MAL include a king master stateroom, VIP queen stateroom, a guest suite with double bed and a guest suite with twin beds. Plenty of built-in storage and first class amenities make these plush staterooms as practical as they are elegant.

From banquettes to barstools, 4MAL has an expansive flybridge with plenty of seating for the entire group. Additional seating on the aft deck provides a pleasant alternative for dining al fresco. Head to the swim platform to take a dip, launch an inflatable. or embark on a snorkeling adventure.

Should guests require anything, from pointers on the best reefs to tips on local entertainment, Captain Chris Edenfield, a native Floridian, has nearly inexhaustible insights and abilities. Besides his extensive experience as a charter captain navigating the waters of the Bahamas, Caribbean, South Florida, Maine and Mexico, and being an avid fisherman, surfer and diver,  with a degree in criminology, he claims to juggle, fire breathe, perform card and magic tricks, play the guitar and enthusiastically lead a sing-along. (He has an especially humorous pub song repertoire.)

4MAL offers guests all that is desirable on a charter yacht, elegant surroundings, seaworthiness and stability, and an accomplished crew that caters to the needs and desires of every charter guest. 4MAL frequents numerous destinations in

Florida and the Bahamas, from the well known to the virtually unknown, and is a superb venue for a truly personalized and rewarding yacht charter experience.

Boatbookings.com is an excellent online resource for charter yachts and destinations in Florida and the Bahamas. Follow these links 4MAL,  Florida and Bahamas Yacht Charter and begin your adventure!

Luxury Custom Ferretti 72 Ft. FORTUNATA: Built By Yachters For Yachters

Boatbookings.com recently had the pleasure of an onboard invitation to luxury charter yacht FORTUNATA, a Ferretti designed to offer charter clients an Italian-style yachting experience. This beautifully appointed yacht guarantees an unforgettably romantic getaway, yet is equally suited to fun with friends or family.

FORTUNATA was custom designed by her owners to be a yacht comfortable to live on. A direct line of sight between forward and aft decks creates a spacious first impression. Entering the main salon, built-in two-tone wood cabinetry and soft Italian leather couches surrounding a coffee table beg cozy conversation.

The forward dining area is set apart, raised by two steps, and is a lovely, private area to enjoy fine cuisine prepared by multi-talented chef Jessa Pereira. (According to Captain Graham Cove, she can also keep the boat in a pretty straight line.) Wonderful aromas issued forth from her kitchen-style galley that tempted all of us to linger a bit longer there.

Rich Italian décor characterizes four ensuite guest staterooms, each furnished with ivory silks and fine linens. Accommodations are for up to eight guests in the full-beam master, VIP queen and two twins.

Spacious exterior areas on FORTUNATA beckon soaking up the sun or relaxing in the shade. Our favorite spot for great views and sun worship is the large sunpad located on the bow just forward of the helm. The aft deck features al fresco dining for eight and is particularly alluring at night when the sea appears magical, illuminated by underwater lights.

Personable Captain Graham Cove lived in the Bahamas for 10 years, has family there, and knows Florida and the Bahamas intimately. Because FORTUNATA cruises at a speedy 25 knots, with a mere 6-foot draft, the Captain, on a whim, can leave Key West at breakfast, cruise to explore the Dry Tortugas, and be back to catch the famous Key West sunset.

He also likes to drop a line off the back “because you never know when the mahi mahi or tuna might be running.” The Captain thinks FORTUNATA is a great boat for families who just want to get away and have fun, and he knows all the best spots to do that!

FORTUNATA is a stunning Ferretti charter yacht with destinations in Florida and the Bahamas, and clearly the crew has plenty of insider tips to help create a personalized vacation experience of the highest caliber.

Boatbookings.com has numerous informative links to launch you on the adventure of a lifetime. Please see FORTUNATA and Florida and Bahamas Yacht Charter to get started.

Albany Marina: Superb Luxury Yachting in the Bahamas

Albany Marina promises to be an elite location with world-class amenities designed to entice superyachts to the western end of New Providence Island in the Bahamas. Located just seven minutes from the Nassau airport, the location and facilities provide a new and spectacular luxury yachting destination.

The first phase of the marina, completed this August, includes 71 slips with 25 finger piers to accommodate yachts ranging from 50-240 feet. Gangways are rated for use by golf carts and large vehicles, facilitating provisioning and transport. The marina will also include a fuel dock with high-speed dispensers, concierge services and first-class crew facilities.

Albany Marina is part of an extravagant resort complex that has been in the works for several years. The elegant 580-acre oceanfront community, developed by Ernie Els, Tavistock Group and Tiger Woods, is destined to become an international Mecca for the well heeled.

Future development plans include a luxury boutique hotel, beach club, restaurant, adult pool and lounge, water park, kids’ clubhouse, full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, an equestrian center and an Ernie Els designed 18 hole golf course.

Please see our Bahamas Yacht Charter Guide for information on luxury yacht charter in the Bahamas.