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The More Yachts the Vetter: Finding the Best Boats for Our Clients


Boats and bougainvillea at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2017 Photo by Sue Gearan

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show (ACYA) is an eagerly-anticipated yearly gathering. Yachts ranging in size from 50 to 250 feet are showcasing their interiors, exteriors, innovations, crews and cutting-edge toys for vacationers around the world. Here charter professionals like us gather with our checklists and expectations to vet some of the world's best yachts and then fulfill our clients' travel dreams.

You may think that these charter yacht shows sound glamorous. Yes, the yachts are thoughtfully designed and beautifully maintained. The captains and crews are genuinely awesome and you meet lots of fun people but I'm here to tell you, friend, this is hard work!


	M/Y FAR NIENTE, one of the many fantastic yachts at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Sue Gearan and I are working from a list of 72 charter yachts that will be available for vetting at the ACYA. In case you're wondering, that is a lot of boats to cover in less than a week!

Of course, it's worth the work to find the right yacht charter adventure for our clients.

Two trends we love are families having multi-generational adventures aboard charter yachts, and groups of millennials pooling together for a bit of luxury travel/yachting adventure.

You can read more about the importance that travel professionals place on attending boat shows like the Antigua Yacht Charter Show in our blog post HERE.


	Watching the Belize sunset in surf near the S/Y AUBISQUE

BELIZE: Don't Stop Belizin'

Please forgive us all the Belize puns. It's not just the name but the place itself that makes us giddy. You can Belize it!

Not only is Belize warm, breezy and beautiful, it is home to the second largest coral reef on Planet Earth!

Belize is part of the Mesoamerica biodiversity hotspot. The Mesoamerican Reef is the world's second largest barrier reef and forms a portion of the Western Caribbean coral reef hotspot.

Also known as "the other Caribbean", Belize is home to extraordinary flora and fauna - many species endemic (found only in Belize).

People are friendly. Days are warm. Nights are cool. Add fresh gourmet food, swimming with sting rays, seals and tortoises in a clear blue sea, cruising on a gorgeous boat with a crew who takes care of your every need - and you have a vacation of a lifetime.


Family snorkeling in the clear blue waters of Belize

This tantalizing part of the Americas is a great holiday destination. Read on for a sampling of the many yacht charters that are available in Belize this winter. Then ask us about itineraries that will make everyone happy.

Sea-ing is Belizing!

M/Y CALYPSO


	Jacuzzi, aft deck lounge and dining area on the M/Y CALYPSO

"The motor yacht CALYPSO is the perfect, private platform from which to explore the world. With a range of over 5500 nautical miles she is a go-anywhere yacht built by Amels to the very highest of standards. The perfect yacht for those with an explorer's spirit and sense of fun, Calypso offers the adventure of a lifetime.

The sun deck is the perfect chill-out and recharge zone. With Jacuzzi, sun pads and coffee table that can be converted into a dining table, sit back, relax and enjoy uninterrupted views."


Fine dining on the M/Y CALYPSO

CALYPSO's fun-loving and experienced crew offers

itineraries for every kind of traveler - from the adventurous to the contemplative to the hungry!

Click HERE to see a sample Belize itinerary.

202 ft / 14.3 m :: Amels :: 14 knots :: 2003 :: 6 Cabins :: 12 Guests :: Captain + 14 Crew

Holiday rate $275,000 p er week plus all expenses. Also o perating in the Caribbean and the Bahamas.


	47-foot sailing yacht AUBISQUE in Belize

S/Y AUBISQUE

The AUBISQUE Guest Comment Book overflows with accolades from past travelers with titles like "This will exceed all your expectations!" and " It couldn't possibly have been more perfect!"

Here's a full comment from one happy traveler:

"I must come back!!

A phenomenal experience! If you want to be pampered and taken care of and actuallly relax during a vacation, yet enjoy the many amentities Belize has to offer than this is for you!

The scenery is beautiful mixed in with the friendly


	Lounge aboard the S/Y AUBISQUE

hospitality of this group. Did I mention that the food was amazing?!? It was a great home-cooked

meal with more pizzazz, drinks were amazing, snacks, too.

Get on the boat and enjoy yourself. I highly recommend the scuba tours that they will set up for you. I'm trying to think how I can fit this trip in ever year!

Very accommodating (rooms are cleaned and beds are made daily). They quietly take care of you...amazing! Captain Andy was the B.E.S.T!

Thank you,

From a well-traveled person!"

47 ft / 26.5 m :: Lagoon :: 12 knots :: 1993/2013 :: 3 Cabins :: 6 Guests :: Captain + 1 Crew

Holiday rates: $1995 per night + 10% tax


Long lenses not required. Don Tredinnick of Frozen Hiker Photography waiting for a Nazca Booby to show its best side.

Galapagos Land and Sea Photo Safari

11-Day Adventure :: June 7-16, 2018

This unique travel adventure is a treat for photographers of all skill levels. It's also an exciting holiday gift!

Two expert photography teachers and two premier Galapagos naturalists will accompany travelers on this extraordinary educational excursion.

This 11-day photo safari, unlike other Galapagos photography trips, includes a hands-on teaching week.

Don Tredinnick and Bruce Norman will train photographers on both capturing images (framing and composition, lighting, subject matter) and on processing images in Adobe Lightroom/advanced photo editing software.


	Motor Yacht INTEGRITY at Leon Dormid

SAFARI SNAPSHOT

8-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard luxury yacht M/Y INTEGRITY
1 night on Santa Cruz island, 2 nights in Quito or Guayaquil
Airfare from Lima or Guayaquil t o Santa Cruz included!
Learn with two Frozen Hiker Photography teachers: Don Tredinnick and Bruce Norman
Learn with two expert Galapagos Naturalists
Minimum 10, maximum 14 participants

From $9,195 per person, airfare included (see Safari Snapshot above). To learn more about this fabulous land and sea photo safari cruise, call us +1 781.631.1800.

Read about Carol's familiarization trip on the M/Y INTEGRITY in 2016 HERE.

See sample Galapagos itineraries HERE.

Meet the Experts

Carol Kent Yacht Charters is proud of the work we do to bring you some of the best yacht charter experiences in the industry.

Sure, we have to sail the best boats to gorgeous destinations with fabulous crew and eat gourmet cuisine now and then - but someone has to do it!

How often do you book your travel through a faceless company? We want you to know who you are working with.

Find out more about our dedicated team HERE.


	Photo © Frank Ficken

Understanding Charter Rates

Charter rates are based on 7 nights/8 days. The charter fee generally only covers the rental of the yacht and its crew.

Plus expenses means an Applied Provisioning Allowance (APA) is charged in advance then reconciled at the end of the charter. It's an additional fee which covers extras such as food, drink, fuel, berthing costs, customs, communications, etc. The APA is the standard system to pay your expenses on a luxury yacht charter. The average APA is 35% of the yacht charter fee.

Crew gratuity is at client discretion; 15% is customary.

Charter rates are subject to change without notice.


	Carol in Bodrum Turkey

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