International Yacht Brokers Association's
Charter Professional of the Year 2017

Tropical paradise island with captions for Wanderlust Wednesday Asia Vu
Asia Vu: Revisiting the Crazy Rich Asian Yacht Charter Market

Dear Traveller,

Happy September and New Year! It's been an exciting year as private yacht charters have become more popular and more varied than ever before.

As you know, Familiarization (Fam) Trips are essential to all of us in the travel business; staying on top of industry trends is key. As more and more yachts are locating to Asia-Pacific, I'm making another trip to South East Asia - Asia vu, as it were. This time I'll be in Thailand in October, sailing out of Phuket on 62' catamaran offering dive adventures called IN THE WIND. (More about her below in Exotic Destinations.) 

You can follow my journey on the usual social media channels.

This newly-popular region will gives travelers more options in private yacht travel. Last year when I toured Cambodia and Vietnam on the luxury yacht AQUA MEKONG (right), I saw the popularity of these destinations and all the yacht charters and services growing around them. Yes, it's a crazy rich Asian yacht charter market!

I look forward to keeping you in the know on my journey from Boston to Bangkok. Be sure to watch my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds for on-the-spot reporting!

Oh, and if any of you have been to Chiang Mai or Phuket, please email me your list of "must do and see"! to vacation@carolkent.com  

At your service,   Carol & Sue

Carol and Karen Shea Saying good-bye to our hosts at luxurious Raffles hotel in Phnom Penh_ Cambodia
Friend Karen Hughes and me saying good-bye to our hosts at luxurious Raffles hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  Last year's Fam Trip was on luxury yacht AQUA MEKONG which took us down the Mekong River from Cambodia to Vietnam

Brave diver meets aloof shark off 145_ catamaran HEMISPHERE
Brave diver meets aloof shark off 145' catamaran HEMISPHERE


Caribbean Thanksgiving: Give Thanks for Your Bounty

The Caribbean is absolutely open for business and is a very popular holiday destination. Off-season specials include giving thanks on board your private yacht with crew on blue Caribbean waters!

Skip the turkey fixings (or not since your crew will prepare any dinner you desire) and head to the Caribbean using  off-season   air and yacht specials.
 
Hotels are making a slow recovery in St. Thomas and the British Virgin Islands; many will not open until 2020.  It is ideal to vacation on a floating hotel.
 
Prices are affordable beginning, for example, at $9,000 per week - Inclusive of Food & Beverages - for families or honeymooners on a  44' Lagoon sailing catamaran FRENK.  >

Of course, we have many options for many budgets!

Get your feet wet by checking out our  Caribbean Specials and holiday availability.

It's Summer Somewhere! Carol Kent Yacht Charters
Savor Summer somewhere all year long. 


Aft view of 44ft Lagoon sailing catamaran FRENK

44' Lagoon sailing catamaran FRENK


5 Top Tips for Planning Exotic Destination Private Yacht Charters

So, you want to have a rich experience with family or friends. You're considering Thailand, Indonesia, maybe the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam. You're adventurous, able-bodied and curious. You've even dabbled in swimming with sharks on the Whitsunday Islands or in the Great Barrier Reef?

Where do you begin? 
2ft Sunreef IN THE WIND operates in Southeast Asia. See a sample Thailand itinerary her

62' Sunreef IN THE WIND operates in Southeast Asia. 
Have you ever been on the water and looked over at the gorgeous yacht going by and there's BeyoncĂ©?! 
This does happen - no, really - and then you just have to find out what boat she and Jay-Z chartered, right? Well, just for fun, here are some photos from recent celebrity yacht charters including Queen Bey, J-Lo & A-Rod, Heidi Klum, Ellie Goulding and Leo! 
Sitting area with keyboard on the 312_ M_Y KISMET
Sitting area with keyboard on the 312' M/Y KISMET - chartered by Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
Leonardo di Caprio doing karate on chartered yacht M_Y IMPROMPTU
Leo doing karate on his chartered yacht.  That's "Mr. di Caprio" to we mortals.
Toys and tenders with motor yacht TRENDING
164' motor yacht TRENDING was chartered by J-Lo
 and A-Rod (not pictured here).
Swim platform on the 217ft motor yacht INVICTUS
  Swim Platform on 217' motor yacht INVICTUS rented by Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin

The Ultimate Gift 

Give the most precious gift of all: time together. 
A yacht getaway offers an unforgettable bonding experience of a lifetime. 

From the tropics to the fjords, the crazy to the contemplative, the sporty to the foodie,  we can help you plan an adventure designed just for your clients.

Sample itineraries available upon request.
Globe with a ribbon and boats offered by a hand
See our "You Deserve This" gift certificate. It's available as message in a bottle!

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. 

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


Carol inspecting yachts at the 2018 MYBA Charter  Show, Barcelona
Sure, we have to sail the best boats to gorgeous destinations with fabulous crew and eat gourmet cuisine - but someone has to do it!

We're also thrilled to announce that Carol Kent was voted the  International Yacht Brokers Association's Charter Professional of the Year for 2017!

Find out more about  our dedicated team HERE.

Find out why our clients think it's "Smarter to Charter".  Read our client testimonials HERE.

Please visit us at CarolKent.com 
and drop us a line. We'd love to know what you think. 

Carol on yacht at sunset with castle and harbor

Carol on a FAM (familiarization) Trip in Bodrum,Turkey
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