The deals are on for the end of the season in the Bahamas and the Caribbean, and the massive variety of luxury charter yachts available ensures that there’s something to suit everyone.
Sail on azure seas to pink sand beaches aboard a modern sailing yacht, or cruise to the green and mountainous islands of the Grenadines as you unwind with a massage after a lavish three-course meal. For families, catamarans are a perfect size and their design grants them greater stability on the water but whatever your preference, this warm and thriving marine paradise is only a short flight away.
11.11
Winner of the Displacement Motor Yachts of 500GT to 1,299GT category at the World Superyacht Awards 2016, Benetti motor yacht 11.11 features a glamorous monochrome interior perfect as the backdrop to a special occasion and hosting your own stunning event.
Sunbathing. 11.11 MOTOR YACHT. Photo credit Jeff Brown
Benetti 11.11 Interior. Photo credit Jeff Brown
Groups looking for adventure will also find plenty to do with the impressive selection of water toys and when guests return to the beach club, they can de-stress with a massage or time spent in the sauna.
LOA: 63m/207ft ǀ Built: 2015 ǀ Guests: 12 ǀ Cabins: 6 ǀ Crew: 16 ǀ Notable features: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, sundeck Jacuzzi, massage room, sauna
LIONSHARE
Blending the best of classic architecture with modern comforts, superyacht LIONSHARE (ex.CATALONIAN) uses understated sophistication suited as much to everyday relaxation as a special occasion.
Lionshare – exterior
Lionshare – exterior
Guests have the option of two air conditioned lounges or the spacious outdoor lounges, and the upper deck in particular has plenty of free room for guests to mingle and socialise as they part the night away.
LOA: 40m/130ft ǀ Built: 1987/2012 ǀ Guests: 12 ǀ Cabins: 5 ǀ Crew: 8 ǀ Notable features: Sundeck Jacuzzi, diving instructor and masseuse on board
CHARISMA
Each room aboard motor yacht CHARISMA offers the guests something different, from the stately cream-white lounge to the dark panelled formal dining area and the invigorating accents of the guest accommodation. Outside is a celebration of colour and comfort where guests can rest on the sofas with a cocktail from the wet bar while watching a film in the moonlight or enjoying the view from the sundeck Jacuzzi.
CHARISMA – Salon
CHARISMA
Capable of a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 21 knots, she is excellent for zipping from island to island, changing from the bustling ports of Martinique or St Vincent & the Grenadines to deserted islands surrounded by crystal blue waters and powder soft beaches.
LOA: 37m/120ft ǀ Built: 1995/2015 ǀ Guests: 8 ǀ Cabins: 4 ǀ Crew: 5 ǀ Notable features: Sundeck Jacuzzi, outdoor cinema
GREY MATTERS
If you have somewhere you need to be, open yacht GREY MATTERS (ex.SKYFALL II) will get you there in a hurry: Cruising at 22 knots with a top speed of 26 knots, she is great for groups who want to visit multiple locations or take part in the region’s festivals and nightlife.
GREY MATTERS – SALON
GREY MATTERS
Earthy tones create a warm and inviting interior where the natural light filters through the many windows along the port and starboard sides.
LOA: 47m/150ft ǀ Built: 2007/2014 ǀ Guests: 10 ǀ Cabins: 5 ǀ Crew: 8 ǀ Notable features: Sundeck Jacuzzi, indoor cinema
SILVER FAST
At 77m/273ft, the all-aluminium semi-displacement superyacht SILVER FAST (ex.SURVETTA) is an impressive site when she speeds along at 27 knots.
The generous exterior spaces are designed to be enjoyed by guests and visitors at any time of the day, offering an eight-person Jacuzzi, broad sun lounging sections, sun-drenched alfresco dining areas and a helipad on the bow.
SILVER FAST
After spending an afternoon in the sunshine, guests can recover with a massage in the beach club before dining on a first-class meal in the winter garden within the main salon.
LOA: 77m/273ft ǀ Built: 2015 ǀ Guests: 12 ǀ Cabins: 8 ǀ Crew: 17 ǀ Notable features: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, massage room, sundeck Jacuzzi, helipad
Perseus^3
The sloop-rigged sailing yacht PERSEUS^3 has been seen often on the regatta circuit in the Caribbean, and charter guests who have admired her from afar have the opportunity to experience her performance first-hand. Unusual for a sailing yacht, she has a foredeck Jacuzzi as well as an abundance of plush outdoor seating where guests can admire the surroundings over drinks and a light meal.
Perseus^3 – interior
Perseus^3
The tender garage is fully stocked with water toys for guests to use among such incredible islands of Trinidad & Tobago or the Bahamas.
LOA: 60m/196ft ǀ Built: 2015 ǀ Guests: 12 ǀ Cabins: 5 ǀ Crew: 11 ǀ Notable features: sundeck Jacuzzi, wheelchair accessibility
CHASSEUR
Beautifully designed for contemporary living, M/Y CHASSEUR from Christensen has a light and airy interior with a layout for socialising in large groups. Guests can easily access all the floors via the lift and the exterior recreational areas are efficiently laid out for guests to easily move from one deck to the next while enjoying the merits of each area.
CHASSEUR – exterior
CHASSEUR – exterior living area
LOA: 49m/160ft ǀ Built: 2016 ǀ Guests: 12 ǀ Cabins: 6 ǀ Crew: 10 ǀ Notable features: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, sundeck Jacuzzi, lift
SOLIS
Warm-toned lighting, crisp white furnishings and silvery blue tones create the relaxing rooms aboard luxury yacht SOLIS, where connecting with the environment is one of the key elements of the design. In the main salon, the full-height windows slide back to open the space up to the elements so that guests can listen to the sound of the local wildlife and the waves crashing on the shore as they dine in the elegant surroundings and make memories that last a lifetime.
SOLIS – exterior shot
SOLIS – exterior
LOA: 34m/112ft ǀ Built: 2015 ǀ Guests: 8 ǀ Cabins: 4 ǀ Crew: 6 ǀ Notable features: Sundeck Jacuzzi
ALLEGRO
Designed with small groups in mind, sailing yacht ALLEGRO places an emphasis on family fun with children of all ages and among the water toys are child and adult sets.
Yacht Allegro
Her modern interiors are fresh and bright, and there is plenty of room for hobbies and conversation above deck or below. At the end of a busy day, sink into bed and drift off to sleep in complete comfort.
LOA: 23m/76ft ǀ Built: 2017 ǀ Guests: 6 ǀ Cabins: 3 ǀ Crew: 3 ǀ Notable features: Air conditioning, wi-fi
NELENA
Connect with the environment and with your group aboard motor yacht NELENA, where the distraction-free salon has 360 views of your location and the minimalist interiors place the focus on conversation and the experiences you have on your holiday.
Nelena – Exterior
Swim platform
The water toys selection covers everything from high-speed Seabobs and water skis to snorkelling gear and paddle boards, letting you set the pace for your own adventure.
LOA: 22m/74ft ǀ Built: 2016/2017 ǀ Guests: 6 ǀ Cabins: 3 ǀ Crew: 2 ǀ Notable features: Air conditioning, wi-fi
Whispers II
Luxury catamaran WHISPERS II will be a popular choice for families with young children, who like to bounce on the forward trampolines or use the nets to sunbath while watching the water below.
WHISPERS II
The layout ensures all members of the group have excessive space to stretch out and spend some time alone, with a flybridge for taking in the views while dining alfresco, or sunbathing on the bow or in the cockpit.
LOA: 17m/56ft ǀ Built: 2016 ǀ Guests: 8 ǀ Cabins: 4 ǀ Crew: 2 ǀ Notable features: Air conditioning, wi-fi
I LOVE THIS BOAT
Treat your group to the classic opulence of superyacht I LOVE THIS BOAT and spend your days in lavish comfort as you entertain indoors or soak in the sunshine on one of the many sun pads or sun loungers. Watch the world go by from the spacious swim platform or savour a barbequed meal on the sundeck before slipping into the Jacuzzi with a colourful cocktail in hand.
I Love This Boat -Exterior close-up
LOA: 44m/145ft ǀ Built: 2002/2012 ǀ Guests: 10 ǀ Cabins: 5 ǀ Crew: 7 ǀ Notable features: Sundeck Jacuzzi
