by leo Lynne | Apr 19, 2018 | featured articles, Reviews
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our 25th with our 4 kids and spouses. It was the trip of a life time. The Akasha is an engineering masterpiece. The team work and leadership of the entire crew was unbelievable. In my 50 years of travelling you are the best crew of all...
by Harshad Rawool | Apr 4, 2016 | Reviews
A yacht rental is the ultimate luxurious holiday experience. It offers unsurpassed indulgence, a sense of privacy like nothing else, and a tailored itinerary to provide you an exceptional level of freedom. There is no better way you can combine such exclusivity with a breathtaking backdrop, and a chance to explore the sea and the surrounding islands at your leisurely pace. All you need to do is kick back and enjoy what the experience has to offer. With a multitude of yacht rental options available, finding the right one can feel like a daunting task. It requires some thought about the makeup of your guest list and your expectations for the trip. These tips will help you choose the right yacht for your next luxury holiday, but establishing a dialogue with your charter agent is always the best way to find the perfect fit. BUDGET Before you rent a monohull sailing yacht, a catamaran or a motor yacht for a week you need to consider your vacation budget. ‘’All Inclusive’’ charter yacht vacations provide your meals, bar, lodging, transportation, and most every activity… so when you are evaluating the yacht’s pricing you must take all of these into consideration. Some Caribbean charter yacht’s pricing will state ’’plus expenses’’. These types of charters (usually the larger motor yachts) will take an additional deposit of 25% and apply that to fuel, dockage and special provisions. Consulting a charter yacht broker will ensure these aspects are all addressed upfront. CRUISING AREA The Caribbean offers an almost infinite number of sublime destinations to take your private yacht. Each region offers a...
by leo Lynne | Apr 4, 2016 | Reviews
The Caribbean charter yacht is the ultimate escape to taste a slice of heaven. Few holiday excursions compare with private yacht charter in the Caribbean, which offers an alluring sense of privacy with the absolute freedom to do what you like, whenever you like. Imagine starting your day staring at the vastness of sublime blue from the deck of your Caribbean charter yacht, anchored off a deserted beach, with no one around for miles. Freshly squeezed juice and hot waffles are on the table, while you contemplate where to head next for your daily swim. And, in the night, you might end the day docked to the quay in the British Virgin Islands as you enjoy gourmet 5-course dinner in the crisp sea air. Without the restrictions of a fixed schedule of a cruise ship or the annoyance of congested restaurant, you can kick back and relax, and enjoy the day as you want. With a tailored itinerary designed just for you, you enjoy every single moment of your gateway that is exclusively private. Even the 5-star hotels cannot scale up to offer the same level of privacy and personalized service provided by the private yacht charter in the Caribbean. Not only will you be able to visit secret hideaways that the beautiful Caribbean has to offer, you will be able to experience the diversity and reach places that can only be reached by a private charter yacht. Each and every day of your Caribbean sailing charter experience will be a surprise with new and exciting adventures around the corner. You can choose where you...
by leo Lynne | Aug 17, 2015 | Reviews
No words can express the experiences we have had this past week. I didn’t know what to expect and what awaited us was pure paradise. While every stop was beyond glorious we didn’t; want to stop staring at the scenery. The details that you both tended to absolutely made this voyage first class abd five stars! You somehow managed to anticipate our needs and desires with all your special touches. Every single meal and snack was divine ad truly better than we could have gotten at a restaurant. You make everything seem so effortless and with both of you it’s always service with a smile. From the variety of frozen beverages to gourmet huge breakfasts to the spot on snacks to the lavish and filling inches to the over the top fabulous dinners with scrumptious desserts to follow…this adventure tops any cruise! Your personal touches and adoring personalities make this what it is. Thank you for hosting our dream trip of a lifetime. I truly hope ad part we get to sail with you again. I’m telling the world about Steppin Up. With such affection and gratitude, The Barton Family, July...
by leo Lynne | May 11, 2015 | featured articles, Reviews
Absolutely a trip of a lifetime on the yacht HYPNAUTIC. We looked at a dozen yachts (even much larger ones) and there is no comparison to the Lagoon’s master cabin. Then, once we stepped aboard…”well, we entered as strangers and left as friends” as the sign in their salon says so appropriately. Captain Rui is a true professional, with amazing knowledge of the local islands. We felt so safe with him in command. And his personality, well, ‘worldly’ and ‘charming’ come to mind…and our children had a blast. Seems like he was able to be in 5 places at once! Chef Denise is a master at her craft. The delectable meals rivaled any 5 star resort we have stayed at..and she does all that and is a captain and mechanic herself. Her resume might even be a little intimidating if she wasn’t such a warm and wonderful host. I could go on, but I’ll simply reiterate there can be no better caribbean vacation. We will be...
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