No I didn’t see these on somebody else’s website – they are my own thoughts after 15 years is the business – these are the 3 critical yacht charter tips that I’d like to pass on. They are most critical for crewed yacht charters. 1. The crew makes your charter successful – not the boat.…
Hydra is a different Greek island. So many islands so little time: this is the conundrum we face after the decision is made – “let’s do the Greek islands this year….” – this is the point where most foreigners and would be charterers, entranced by the beautiful pictures of white windmills and churches with blue…
The GOOD NEWS is that, in plain English, the improved economic climate in the United States is making it a great time to go on a luxury vacation. This has had an immediate effect on the exchange rate between the Euro currency and the US Greenback and the US Dollar has already strengthened considerably against…
Gulets are some of the most amazingly comfortable boats anywhere in the world. The word Gulet gave birth to the French “Golette” and the Spanish “Goleta”, the Italian Gulletta, and probably the English “Cutter”. There has been some discussion among academics as to whose loanword it really is, but it’s really unimportant where the word…
Interested in yachting in the Mediterranean? The Mediterranean is composed of the most beautiful destinations on the globe. With gorgeous weather, friendly people, and rustic scenery, you are destined to see the most unforgettable Mediterranean destinations and the most luxurious yachting experience! The most luxurious charter experience will clearly be on a fully-crewed motor yacht,…
As we seek to provide the “complete experience” for yacht charter clients coming to Turkey for the very first time, we have partnered with a prestigious and reliable Turkish tour operator. This company has taken a handful of popular short tours and refined them, creating what they call “pre and post cruise land tours”, which…
American Yacht’s Booking Manager, Christina Papadopoulos and several of her colleagues were at the annual Marmaris Charter Yacht Show – 2013. This picture was taken aboard OFELIA, an incredible 118′ foot sailing schooner that charters in the Eastern and Western Med during the season. The ship has a 12 guest capacity and although she was…
Our very own and very dynamic booking manager, Christina Papadopoulos made her annual pilgrimage to the Genoa Charter Yacht Show – 2013 that is held every year in the city and port of Genoa, Italy. last week to see the new charter vessels on show. Not only the new ones, but also to check out…