Bahamas Yacht Charter – Motor Yacht Banyan
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under Uncategorized Monday Oct 22, 2012
Bahamas Motor Yacht Charter on the classic 102′ Banyan Captain Andrew Grego runs a fine motor yacht charter in either the Bahamas or Florida. Cast off from Palm Beach, FL and cruise to Key West. Or meet the charter yacht in Nassau and take a leisurely yacht charter down the The Exumas. Banyan has been recently refit and has enough toys to keep the entire family active and involved. Sleeps 6 in a master king, VIP queen, and one twin cabin Zero Speed Stabilizers Cinema Screen – Watch Movies Under The Stars Sat TV plus DVD & CD Libraries 17′ Nautica Tender Three Vespa Scooters Four Dahon Bicycles Sport Fishing Chair & Fishing Equipment Treadmill 37′ Intrepid available for an additional $5,000 cost Great Choice Read more…
Caribbean Motor Yacht Charter on Symphony II
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under Caribbean Yacht Vacation, Family Yacht Vacation, Motor Yacht Charter, Uncategorized Tuesday Oct 2, 2012
Extraordinary Motor Yacht Charter Choices in the Caribbean This Winter Symphony II is one of our favorite Caribbean motor yacht charters in the 100+ foot category. One look at their yacht charter brochure, and you can feel the fun begin. Toys: Wakeboard, waterskis (for both adults and kids), towing ring, 6-man banana, 2 waverunners, 2 fold-up bikes, fishing gear plus an 18′ Nouvarania dinghy, and a 30′ Intrepid … let’s go deep sea fishing! Amenities and Features Four guest cabins – master king, VIP queen, queen, and a 4th cabin with two singles or a queen. Crestron Audio Visual throughout the yacht Flat screen TVs in every cabin, wheelhouse, galley, aft deck and flybridge Extensive video collection of DVDs and audio library of CDs Main Read more…
Greece – Catamaran Yacht Charter Special – Big Discount
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under Catamaran Yacht Charter, Greece Yacht Vacation, Uncategorized, Yacht Charter Discount Tuesday Aug 28, 2012
BIG SAVINGS ON A FUN-FILLED GREEK CATAMARAN CHARTER Captain Andrea and Chef Valentina know how to bring out the smiles – whether it’s on a Greek catamaran charter or a Caribbean catamaran charter – they are energetic, loving, and aim to please. This is a fantastic opportunity to sail with them at a super low price – ONLY 8,500 EUROS, half board (breakfasts and lunches included) Here’s the dates: September 16 – 23, 2012 from the island of Kos roundtrip or Kos-Mykonos, up to 8 pax! Sailing in Greece in September is spectacular – the crowds have vanished, the waters are still warm, and the ouzo is still flowing. I enjoyed a lovely party on Nemo last December in Antigua. They were docked alongside a Read more…
What’s the Weather Like on a BVI Yacht Charter in the Summer?
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under BVI Yacht Vacation, Uncategorized Tuesday Jun 26, 2012
Summer is the perfect time for a BVI yacht charter vacation. Both air and water temperatures only vary about five degrees between winter and summer, and the summer temperatures are pleasant. The year round tradewinds coming off the coast of Africa keep the humidity down. The water is perfect for hours of snorkeling or scuba diving. I especially love it that you do not have to wear a wetsuit when scuba diving. I’ve lived in both Florida and Texas in the summer and compared to the swelter of 95 degree days in those states, the Caribbean feels downright balmy. The anchorages are less busy, the cruise ships have headed to the Mediterranean, and life just unfolds at a lollygag pace. Are special yacht charter discounts Read more…
Should the Youngest Sailor to Circumnavigate the World be Recognized?
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under Uncategorized Wednesday Feb 1, 2012
Is 14 too young to set sail around the world by yourself? Laura Dekker, now age 15, just became the youngest person to sail solo around the world. She and her 38′ sailboat, “Guppy” arrived in the Caribbean island of Saint Maarten. 27,000 miles and 366 days. Charter yacht captain, Rick of the charter sailing yacht, Sophisticated Lady, was there to witness the fanfare. ” A large part of the island and sailing community were on hand to deliver a heartfelt welcome to Laura as she returned through a special opening of the Simpson Bay Bridge, accompanied by Coast Guard escorts. Arriving one year and one day after the date she departed on her voyage, she ended her journey at the exact same place she Read more…
Bahamas Still Need Relief from Hurricane Irene
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under Uncategorized Thursday Sep 8, 2011
Although we do not hear much about it in the news, the Out-Islands of the Bahamas, especially Cat Island and Long Island, took the brunt of Hurricane Irene. Read a recent report from the island of Eleuthera. These islands do not have the infrastructure to withstand such powerful winds nor the funds to make the repairs. Some islands are still without electricity. The Bahamas Relief Fund has been making a huge contribution by flying in generators that will run everything from chest freezers to power tools. They have also brought in roofing tarps, hammers, building materials, first aid supplies, and water containers. It’s time to give back to the people of the islands who give us so much when we travel there Read more…
BVI Artist Proposes Underwater Sculpture Park
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under Uncategorized Tuesday Jul 26, 2011
Aragorn Dick-Read is a familiar face in Trellis Bay, Tortola where he displays his works of art at his beachside studio and gallery – everything from silk screened t-shirts to pottery to metal sculptures. Recently, he proposed the idea of an underwater sculpture park to the BVI Scuba Organization. Aragorn suggests that these works of art could reflect the cultural heritage of the BVI (British Virgin Islands) and be viewed by both snorkelers and scuba divers. Additionally, the art will serve as man made reefs and offer some environmental benefits such as attracting new coral growth, creating new fish habitats, and offering some relief for the well-visited current dive sites. You can view a few sketches of possible scenes on his website. My personal favorite Read more…
What Is A Mocko Jumbie?
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under BVI Yacht Vacation, Family Yacht Vacation, Uncategorized Wednesday Jul 13, 2011
Mocko Jumbies are Caribbean stilt dancers dressed in sheeny colorful garb with satins, sequins, and often a carnival mask. Once dancers at religious affairs in West Africa, the West Indian version of the dance is more party than spiritual with gravity defying kicks and bends to Calypso sounds, bells, drums, and whistles. Try dancing with one that is perched on 10 to 15 foot stilts, and your eyes may come up to its knees. Now take away the “mocko”, and a jumbie is a West Indian term for ghost or spirit. So their original purpose in life was to scare away the evil spirits. Today, they light up the crowds and get everyone feeling “hot, hot, hot”. Although you can find them throughout the Caribbean Read more…
Theme Events on Corporate Yacht Charters – Our Own Royal Wedding
Posted by Trish Cronan | Under Uncategorized Friday Apr 29, 2011
We were recently aboard eight charter mega yachts in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, conducting yacht inspections and meeting the charter crews. Hey, it’s rough duty to have to sample the yacht charter cuisine or sip their fine wines, but how else would we learn about which are the best charter yachts to recommend to you? Ft. Lauderdale is teeming with mega yachts this time of year. Many have just finished completed their winter yacht charter season in the Caribbean and re-positioning to their summer charter destinations – the Bahamas, the Mediterranean, and New England. Mega Yachts Specialize in Offering Theme Events and Dinners – we’ve been to all kinds of theme parties during our 28 years in business from Luaus to Margaritaville, from Gilligan’s Island to Read more…