FINALLY Your hometown lockdown is lifted.  Your arm hurts like heck where they stuck you with the Pfizer-BioNTech. Things are getting back to normal.  You are vaccinated, and oh-so-ready to reschedule that summer 2020 yachting escape. Don’t worry.  France, Italy, and Spain are right where you left them.  So, what to do after Covid? Close your eyes.  Do you see the beaches?  The dockside cafes?  Imagine laying poolside – on the sundeck of superyacht ALFA NERO…       GETTING THERE… Unfortunately, even with much of Covid in the rearview mirr ..read more

MI SUENO CHAT We had an opportunity to chat with Captain Glynn Smith onboard the Trinity yacht charter vessel, motor yacht MI SUENO (FYI – her name is now SKYFALL) recently.  We organized a year-end Caribbean yacht charter for a repeat customer and needed to review itinerary ideas, etc.   CAN-DO SKIPPER It’s always a pleasure to work with a real “Can-Do” skipper – the type of professional who never says “No” to a client.  Glynn truly understands the value of top-notch customer service, and it shows in his enthusiasm. Glynn’s positive attitude and profess ..read more

HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? We’ve all seen the images. They include a silhouette of a sailing yacht. Also nearby is a secluded beach.  The sun is setting in the background of all photos.  Massive superyachts are docked side-by-side in a marina along the Côte d’Azur.  Imagine you and your family inserted in the yachting images.  Enjoy la belle vie.   CAN I AFFORD A PRIVATE YACHT CHARTER? Is it realistic to think you can afford a holiday at sea on a private yacht? WHAT IS A YACHT CHARTER ALL ABOUT? To answer that question, let’s start with understanding exactly what a yacht ..read more

WHERE’S MY PLANE? Many luxury yacht charter guests arrive at their yachting destination via private air charter.   Now, imagine showing up at your local FBO to board your plane. Consequently, only to find there is no crew or jet waiting for you.  Sadly, fraudulent air charter scams are on the rise.  Fortunately, there is now a free resource to help you avoid what could be a miserable start to your Superyacht Experience™.   AVIATION INDUSTRY The business aviation industry has just published a free online guide to help protect travelers new to air charter.  The Gene ..read more

ISLAND GARDENS MARINA NEWS Miami’s premier superyacht marina, Island Gardens Deep Harbour, is under new management. The “upgrade” in management, in our opinion, is long overdue.   WHAT IS THE NEW NAME? The new name for the Miami Superyacht Marina is Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens.  The marina opened in 2016 and is the annual home of the SuperYacht Miami Show each February.   ABOUT IGY MARINAS Island Global Yachting (also known as IGY Marinas) will operate the rebranded Miami marina.  This destination offers 50 superyacht berths – for yachts up to a maximum len ..read more

HOW MUCH DOES SHE COST?  Surprisingly, this question often comes up when our clients return from a memorable luxury yacht charter vacation. Charter clients seem mesmerized by The Superyacht Experience.™  We’re thrilled!  : )   Indeed, it’s hard to imagine any other vacation on par with yachting.  It’s an experience where the superyacht serves as a platform for an eco-friendly adventure. Most of all, it’s a chance to reconnect with family and friends, embrace diverse cultures, and rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit.   A BRIDGE TOO FAR? But is it a “bridge too far” t ..read more

INFORMATION, PLEASE   A new digital superyacht technology tool for yacht owners and superyacht charter guests is available.  The portal provides real-time access to the yacht’s onboard information systems. Technophile guests can view the vessel’s specs, layout, and weather forecasts.  Surprisingly, they can even track their yacht charter itinerary.   YIS The Yacht Information System (YIS) is an innovative digital tool. It is a YachtCloud design.  Onboard guests can access the portal via the yacht’s televisions via an IPTV channel.  Additionally, guests can ac ..read more

FATIGUE FROM BEING HOUSEBOUND? Looking for a change of scenery?  We get it.  “Pandemic fatigue” is starting to set in for most of us.  Indeed, the idea of escaping the “Covid blues” sounds better and better every day. Covid travel restrictions are important to know.   COVID-19 GUIDELINES BELOW For many affluent travelers, a holiday luxury yacht charter is very appealing.   After all, if you have to practice social-distancing, why not set up camp on a private yacht?   MUCH OF CARIBBEAN HAS TOUGH RESTRICTIONS Unfortunately, much of the Caribbean is still imposi ..read more

GRATITUDE TO ALL At this wonderful time of the year, we at SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants and 1-800 Yacht Charters wish our “yacht charter family” of discriminating clients, superyacht owners, professional crew members, management professionals, vendors, corporate and special event attendees, personal assistants, agents, concierges, and EVERYONE with whom we’ve had the privilege and honor to work and spend time with this year, a very happy holiday season.  YOU MAKE US WHO WE ARE We are eternally grateful to you for your patronage, readership, comments, suggestions, and int ..read more

Where does an elephant sit? #joke JOKE There’s an old joke that goes something like this:  “Where does a 200-ton elephant sit?” The answer of course is, “Anywhere he wants!”   THE SIZE OF A SUPERYACHT Unlike the mighty elephant, superyachts aren’t as lucky.  Their massive size is certainly impressive, but when it comes to sufficient space to dock, there just aren’t enough marinas with enough room to berth the world’s largest yachts.  Owners onboard large luxury yacht charter vessels often are forced to anchor at sea and use tenders to come and go ashore.   BERTH FOR ..read more