Monday, July 20, 2009

Chartering in Sardinia/Corsica


Below a suggestion to explore Sardinia and Corsica this summer on a luxury charter yacht. There are many more places to go and to see. This will give you an idea of what you could do and expect when you charter a yach
t through Charter Experience.

Arrive at Olbia airport and transfer to your yacht. Most transfers on Sardinia won’t take longer the 45 minutes. Get settled, explore your new destination, top up the provisions and relax.

The "Gallura-region" became known thanks to the Costa Smeralda and its emerald-green sea. But furthermore is characterised by bizarre granite rock formations, chiselled by the wind, antique cork oak forests, Vermentino wineries and the culinary speciality Zuppa Gallurese.

After a good night sleep have a short sail to the “Maddalenas” a group of islands of the north eastern coast of Sardinia. The Archipelago of Maddalena puts up the national Park of the same name, constituted in 1996 for the protection of fauna and flora. La Maddalena is the only island of the archipelago that presents a steady urban settlement. Around the island you can visit the small beautiful beaches as Monti d'Arena, beach of Bassa Trinità or of the Giardinelli Island.

Getting more relaxed and totally settled on your charter yacht its time to leave again. Leaving the Maddalena and passing through the breakwater of Passo della Moneta that joins the islands you can reach the Island of Caprera (l'Isola di Caprera). This island was partially acquired by Giuseppe Garibaldi who has lived there and died in 1882, a hundred years later the natural reserve was established and united to the National Park of Archipelago of Maddalena.

It's time to cross the Strait of Bonifacio to Corsica and sail up the East Coast to Porto Vecchio. The untouched beaches of Porto Vecchio are surrounded by wild perfumed maquis and backed by umbrella pines. This chic cosmopolitan resort, and number one tourist town, has as its backdrop the spearing needles of the Col de Bavella. From its shadows arise the fortress of the quaint old town with its designer shops and restaurant terraces.

After spending a night in beautful Porto Vecchio it's suggested to sail south to the Iles Lavezzi and be amazed by the rock formations. Many sailors have broken their ship on these terrible stumbling blocks, the sea cementary of Furcone and of the Archiarino are the silent proof. During the wreck of The Semillante in 1855, 750 men died. Since that the Lighthouse of Lavezzi watches over this strait and these magnificent isles of granite.

From Lavezzi it is just a short hop around the corner to the magnificent Bonifacio. Get in early to secure a berth for the night. The entrance is spectacular and cannot be missed! The city itself is a bustling tourist town with plenty souvenir shops and restaurants. You can walk to the tip of the island and see Sardinia across the water.

From Bonifacio it is a approx. 100Nm sail up the westcoast of Corsica to Calvi on the Nothern tip and then ¨bay-hop¨back south. Or stop overnight in Ajaccio the main city on Corsica and worth a visit and a dinner. And do not forget to visit the fruit and fish market in the morning.

Spend some time in Calvi on the northern tip. The home town of the French Foreign Legion, citadelle of calvi by sunsetyou will see many of these infamous men around town.

The Citadel is the main part of town. It was a military outpost in the 15th century that helped guard the city against international attacks. It sits high above the port, towering over the sea. There are many brick walls, tunnels, and long, winding stairways in this area, as well as plenty of narrow walkways tucked between quaint old houses.

Set sail early to the lovely bay of Girolata. Accesible by yacht or a very long walk through the country side. Be early and make reservations in one of the restaurants overlooking the bay. If it gets too crowded move before sunset to Sagone.

From either Girolata or Sagone it is a great daysail back to Bonifacio. Stop for an afternoon swim and explore at the Isles Sanguinaires just off Ajaccio. The islands are a designated reserve for sea birds and other wild life.

From Bonifacio it is just a hop back to Italy and spend a night in Pto Rotondo, worth a visit and a dinner ashore with dazzling Italian atmosphere.

Time to pull the anchor and set sail to Portisco, have a last swim, snorkel and sunbath before you start packing your bags full of fabulous memories.

We hope you've enjoyed your little tour around Corsica and Sardinia on your superyacht.

We still have amazing yachts available for early August in this magic destination!

Gertrud

Friday, July 10, 2009

Carbon Offset your Yacht Charter


Now any yacht, large or small, can act to address greenhouse gas emissions as part of the arrangements for your charter. Based on the quantity and type of fuel used during your stay, specialists calculate the carbon emissions from the yacht’s engines– then balance them with equivalent savings achieved by approved projects, worldwide, funded through your Offset.

The full performance, range and capabilities of the vessel are unaffected, and the cost is modest. You can talk to your friends or in public about the action if you choose. Through the specialist service of Yacht Carbon Offset, you can be secure in the knowledge that real, properly verified savings in greenhouse gas emissions have been arranged on your behalf.

It is a positive touch that provides an effective balance to the carbon emissions of your charter. You can have the satisfaction of knowing that where you lead, others follow.

Email us at charter@chartereperience.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for your booking or check Charter Experience website for a wide array of luxury yachts available for charter.

Gertrud

Monday, July 6, 2009

Charter Experience on Facebook


Charter Experience has now its own page on Facebook. Become a fan and join us on Facebook.

I will post a link whenever I update the newsletter or when we have other significant news.

And visit our website for more available yachts and summer deals.

Thanks and see you on Facebook!

Gertrud

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Summer deals!

I have just put a number of really good yachts and their offers on our website.

D'Angleterre II is recently refitted and is in great condition. Captain Anders Lauridsen and his crew will make your charter the best ever!

Teleost is a much sought after luxury yacht and has an amazing offer at the moment!

Sailingyacht Signe is available in the New York/Maine area for a very good price.

and the amazing Ramina has an opening due to a cancellation in Greek waters.

Please check our website for more information and contact us ( charter@charterexperience.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for your booking.

Gertrud

Monday, June 29, 2009

Charter a Classic Yacht

VISIT THE WEBSITE OF CHARTER EXPERIENCE FOR A WIDE ARRAY OF LUXURY CHARTER YACHTS

Here's one of my all time favourites! AS YOU LIKE IT is a lovingly restored 26 meter Cammenga (again, I am not biased because it is a Ducht built).

as you like it, a classic yacht for charter through charter ExperienceShe was originally built in 1974 and now cruises the Mediterranean at leisure pace.

Her interior is in pristine condition and restored to her old glory.

I've been in the engine room and even there everything is in absolute immaculate condition. It is a must to have a look here when you charter her.

She is rarely as you like it, a classic yacht for charter through charter Experienceavailable for charter but this year she has a gap at the end of August. Be quick to secure this fabulous beauty of bygone era and imagine yourself living the life of past jet setters on this gorgeous yacht.

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Gertrud

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Explorer Yacht

Visit the website of Charter Experience for a wide array of charter yachts.

Sorry not to have posted lately. I've been hit by the flu.
Business comes first, so we had to deal with our clients first and then there was no more left to update the blog.

There are still amazing yachts available for this summer in the Med and looking out of my office window and seeing the rain I know where I'd rather be at this moment!

We do have a wonderful visitor in New Zealand though. The amazing PANGAEA is moored in the famous Viaduct Basin. At first glance you think it's Peter Blake's Seamaster but at closer inspection you can see it's a different yacht.

Have a look at the website of Mike Horn the intrepid explorer who takes teenagers on life changing expeditions.

Meanwhile I shall work on getting rid of the flu.

Please do contact us for your late bookings for this summer! We can still help you to find your dream yacht in a dream location.

Gertrud

Monday, June 1, 2009

O'Ceanos in Greece with 40% discount!

The beautiful O'CEANOS is available in June (1-13 June) and the owner has offered a whopping 40% discount! She's now available for EURO 100,000 a week plus expenses!

Have a look at this magnificent yacht on our website - click here

49 meters, 7 staterooms, 300 sq. m sundeck with jacuzzi and BBQ. Soak up the rays in early June in Greece! It doesn't get much better than this.

Visit our website for more information and sign up for our email updates.

gertrud

Friday, May 29, 2009

Info bits on Yacht Charter

I’d like to share some information and news from the yachting industry with you. It‘s mostly links to interesting stories and news bit from around the globe, regarding new builds, sailing regattas and races, charter destinations and opinions on what’s happening in our treasured industry.

Did you know you can now sign up on our website to receive regular email updates from Charter Experience. Go to Charter Experience to sign up.

I’d like to link you to an interview I had with Kim Kavin about the boatshow in Poros, Greece I visited last month. You can find the article here.

The superyacht sailing season will be kicked off by the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Sardinia hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The line-up is impressive and the social program will be glamorous.

Then just when you’ve caught your breath from racing in Porto Cervo you should dash over to Palma de Mallorca where The Superyacht Cup is gearing up for its annual regatta from June 24 – 27. It is, as they claim, the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe. It is an incredible spectacle with many well known superyachts participating in this fun race. It has a staggered start which means that the slowest boat will start first and the fastest last. Result is they all get to the finish line at the same time, which makes good watching for spectators.

And here a link to another article of Charterwave on cruising in the Balearics.

Contact me if you’d like to charter a yacht in Porto Cervo or Palma de Mallorca to watch these regattas.

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is seeking nominations from the yachting industry and yachting public for its annual recognition programs. You can read more about this here.

Sarah Meek from The Yacht Report writes about the plans from the Tahitian Port Authorities to improve the security and services for Superyachts visiting Papeeta during this cruising season. You can read more about it here.

Also from The Yacht Report is the update on the launch of the 65.22 m Feadship Trident by Royal Van Lent Shipyard. I might be biased being Dutch but Van Lent is a very good yard!

This is it for today. I will keep you posted on news from the yachting industry.

Gertrud

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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Junglebook afloat?

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I will soon do a post on my favourite charter yachts but this yacht deserves aMY Sherakhan available for charter through Charter Experience bit of private attention. MY Sherakhan is I think my most favourite charter yacht at the moment. I've known the (also Dutch) General Manager Jan Verkerk for a long time and have followed him and his yacht progressing from being a bare hull to this most amazingly luxury vessel.

Sherakhan is almost 70 mtr of sheer luxury and abundance. Whether it be the incrediblMY Sherakhan available for charter through Charter Experiencee dining room or the amazing luxurious cabins or the onboard Spa (see picture left) the interior design is quite spectacular.

The crew of MY Sherakhan is among the best you will ever find on a charter yacht and they will make sure that everything will happen before you even finish thinking about it! MY Sherakhan available for charter through Charter Experience

She takes an amazing 26 guests in 13 luxury cabins (there are not many yachts that take more than 12 guests) and her summer destination will be the Eastern Mediterranean.

Her weekly rate is EURO 380,000 plus expenses.

Please contact us ( charter@charterexperience.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more information and the availability of MY Sherakhan.

Gertrud

Friday, May 15, 2009

Champagne in Palma



Please visit the website of Charter Experience for a wider selection of charter yachts.

I just come off an amazing "little" boat in Palma de Mallorca, the yacht charter hub in the West Med. Champagne O Clock is a 86' Falcon and has an amazing amount of space for a yacht this size and she is legal to charter in Spanish waters.
What do you get for your EURO 40,000 + 16% VAT and expenses?

A fully refitted, refurbished yacht in excellent condition with lots of space for 8 guests in 4 cabins. You can have a master with a King size bed, a VIP with King size bed and the other two cabins can be converted in either double or twin! any configuration is possible.
The sound system is up to date and you will find iPod docking stations throughout the yacht. The power showers are brand new and fantastic!

I don't think I've ever seen such a huge fly bridge on this size yacht. A perfect place to lounge and enjoy sun drenched days in Ibiza and sneak over to Formentera for a swim in the bluest water in the Med.

You better hurry in booking this gem! She's almost fully booked for this summer but still has a couple of gaps for you to grab and enjoy a week of Spanish life style in the fantastic Balearic Islands.

Contact us at charter@charterexperience.com

Gertrud