{"id":5575,"date":"2011-11-07T16:40:55","date_gmt":"2011-11-07T14:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=5575"},"modified":"2011-11-07T16:43:57","modified_gmt":"2011-11-07T14:43:57","slug":"our-charter-experts-onboard-serenity-a-beloved-charter-yacht-and-crew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/07\/our-charter-experts-onboard-serenity-a-beloved-charter-yacht-and-crew\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Charter Experts Onboard SERENITY:  A Beloved Charter Yacht and Crew"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Bow.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5577\" title=\"Serenity Bow\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Bow-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a>Autumn is the current theme on board SERENITY, and we are greeted with potentially dangerous Pumpkin Spiced Martini shots as we board the aft deck. Through the sliding glass doors the cocktail and coffee tables of the main saloon are laden with enticing appetizer platters of figs, goat cheese and prosciutto crostini, crab cakes with orange cranberry relish, mini beef wellingtons and many other delectables.\u00a0 The Chef, Jeff Ciucevich presents<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5579\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Chef1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5579 \" title=\"Serenity Chef\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Chef1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Jeff Ciucevich <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>temptations hard to resist, that somewhat belie his credo of \u201cfresh and light cuisine with lots of veggies, fruits, seafood and local ingredients\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>SERENITY, a 116-foot Lazzara, is at once soothing and energetic, high spirited and harmonious. The d\u00e9cor brings in hues of the Caribbean Sea; woven into the gently undulating rug, echoed in the upholstery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Fly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5581\" title=\"Serenity Fly\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Fly-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a>accent pieces, and artwork. Guests feel at ease and at home everywhere on board.\u00a0 Notable features include an elegant bar with magnificent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Crew.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5580\" title=\"Serenity Crew\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Crew-182x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>views in the main salon, a welcoming country kitchen with sunny skylight, and an open flybridge with protective hardtop and sizeable Jacuzzi.\u00a0 A floor plan designed for complete wheelchair accessibility makes circulation effortless. Modifications to this semi-custom design create an expansive swim platform and extra storage for a plethora of watersports toys and gear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Dine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5583\" title=\"Serenity Dine\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Dine-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a>SERENITY accommodates up to ten guests in five staterooms but conversion options make this elegant yacht especially optimal for couples and charter families with children. One twin converts to a queen stateroom and also has two Pullman berths that are ideal for children.\u00a0 A removable wall between adjacent port and starboard staterooms reconfigures to become a second master stateroom or a suite perfectly suited to the nanny and children.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5585\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5585\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Testimonial1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5585\" title=\"Serenity Testimonial\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Serenity-Testimonial1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cThank you so much for a perfect vacation \u2013 from beautiful and delicious meals, to impeccable service, and over-the-top entertainment! Each and every crew member on the SERENITY is the absolute best of the best! We could not have had a more fabulous trip on any other ship without each of you\u2026We have now set sail with all of you on SERENITY for two years in a row \u2013 many, many more trips together to come! Our deepest appreciation &amp; gratitude for all each of you do! See you next summer-\u201c<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We have testimonials from guests who have actually been brought to tears of sadness when their charter draws to a close. \u00a0SERENITY maintains a loyal repeat charter clientele for obvious reasons; she\u2019s the quintessential charter yacht with the consummate crew. \u00a0SERENITY is available for charter this winter in Florida and the Bahamas.<\/p>\n<p>Here are helpful links for further information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_search\/yacht_view.php?pid=4470\">SERENITY<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/super_yachts.php\">Super Yacht and Luxury Yacht Charter<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn is the current theme on board SERENITY, and we are greeted with potentially dangerous Pumpkin Spiced Martini shots as we board the aft deck. 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