With several special events happening around Mediterranean destinations, you can live a Royalty lifestyle while visiting St Tropez, Cannes and Portofino or watching the Monaco Grand Prix from your yacht’s upper deck!
Avoid polluted cities, escape from busy hotel lobbies and bid farewell to crowded airports. Instead, enjoy the comfort of your own crew under blue skies and warm sun on your own deck, in your own privacy. And if it is privacy you want, how about opting for a hospitable small island with hidden beaches and idyllic sandy bays in the Med?
Come to Royalty Yachts for the best in crewed luxury yachts, whatever your choice. If it’s a large motor yacht, a sailing catamaran or a mono-hulled sailboat, we can help you. With us you’ll get the finest charter vacation holiday around. Why not get in touch and use our free and friendly service to find out more about the best yacht hire available?
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Why Charter?
Flexibility and independence are two of the main
reasons for spending your annual leave on a sailing
charter vacation. You choose your destination, and you
decide when you step onto terra firma. You avoid the
crowds when you want to be alone, or join them when
you feel like it. Viewing the landscape from your private
yacht will be your Kodak picture memory for life! You
can set your own pace, choose your desired destination
and take full control of your itinerary and eliminate
queuing at busy airports.
The key word to yacht chartering is FREEDOM. You are
the captain of your decisions. So, you decide when to
sail, when to eat and when to throw anchor at hidden
beaches or exotic ports. But should the notion for ‘living
it up’ take hold of you, you can join the exciting nightlife
in a bustling town or enjoy a meal in a popular haunt.
When hoisting your main sail and turning
the yacht into the wind, you set yourself to sail the
most exquisite coastlines. Glistening sapphire waters
and pristine white beaches will be the order of the
day. Dancing dolphins will be your entertainment hosts.
You can snorkel when you want to cool down or scuba
dive into the deep for a peep at vivid colored marine
life. Enjoy national parks at different destinations.
Rub shoulders with local people and stuff your shopping
bag with souvenir trophies. You will never be the same
once you have experienced a ‘Royalty Yachts’ vacation
and tasted the good life.
The most popular yacht charter destinations include the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Florida Keys, the Bahamas and the Whitsunday Islands in Australia. Royalty Yachts cover all these and in addition, has access to all the best charter boats in exotic locations such as the South Pacific, the Seychelles and Thailand. Can you feel the freedom?
In one respect chartering is the same as all other vacations.
They both take a certain amount of planning and preparation
to make sure you have the best trip. You also have to
pack your bags for either one. But charter vacation
will be all the better for being customized specifically
for you.
On board a luxury Royalty Yacht, you will find that
there is no better way to experience a taste of freedom,
elegance and style. You will also discover that a crewed
luxury yacht charter may end up costing no more than
an exclusive hotel or cruise ship. However, a fundamental
difference is that you have ultimate privacy, control
and as mentioned before – freedom! Something you’d never
find on a cruise ship or in a hotel.
Your luxury yacht will be the royal domain for you and
your friends, and the crew will attend to all your needs.
You’ll get service that is professional, personalized
and friendly. Your own personal chef onboard will provide
you with the best in cuisine, prepared to your liking,
and you can dine whenever you want without even making
a reservation. Take charge of your vacation and join
the growing numbers who sail in absolute luxury when
and where they choose to.
You will also find another range of fun choices on board
a luxury yacht. The water ‘toys’! Kayaks, windsurfers,
water-skis, jet skis and diving equipment to name a
few. These are often available for your entertainment.
Incredible but true, the larger super yachts may even
accommodate a helicopter pad, submarine bay, a gym or
a cinema. Every charter boat has its own speed boat
(tender) which can take guests water skiing, and take
passengers ashore during the day, to the beach, or at
night to enjoy a meal or other nightlife.
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Sailing Destinations of the World:
BAHAMAS
The 'New World' was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 when he
dropped anchor just off the island of San Salvador. Columbus originally referred
to the area as "baja mar" meaning shallow sea. 'The Bahamas' is a 100,000 square
mile (161,000 Square Km) archipelago paradise, just a short 50 mile (80 Km)
cruise from Florida! This mystical world of 700 individual islands and over 2
000 uninhabited cays extends for over 500 miles (800 Km). The crystal-clear
waters allow up to 200 feet (61 m) visibility. Reefs abound, including the
world's third largest. The diving and fishing is great! Together with pristine,
deserted beaches, there are also over 55 world-class resorts and boutique hotels
in the Bahamas. These provide a choice of fine dining and nightlife options.
English is spoken throughout the islands with a distinct laid-back Bahamian
dialect - a mix of English, African and other settler influences.
Chartering a yacht in the Bahamas promises some of the best yachting or sailing
in the world.
In the north:
Bimini Island, closest to the USA, is the 'Big Game Fishing Capital of the World'. Marlin, mantas, dolphin and sea turtles abound amid the coral reefs and warm Gulf Stream. The Berry Islands cluster is the 'Billfish Capital of the Bahamas', whilst Abacos Island, with its calm seas and mystical islands, is the 'Boating Capital of the World'. Grand Bahama Island is an endless ecological wonder and has all six ecosystems found in the Bahamas islands. It is also home to Freeport the second-largest port of the Bahamas.
The central islands:
The most populated Island is New Providence, which is home to the capital Nassau, whilst Andros Island is the largest yet most sparsely developed. Eleuthera and Harbour Islands are 110 miles (177 Km) long whilst a mere two miles (3,2 Km) wide. It is from here that we get the names "iguana", "avocado", and "guava". The Cat Islands boast rolling hills, high bluffs and many caves and deserted beaches, dense woodlands and rich wetlands. Exumas is an archipelago of 365 cays and islands which the Tropic of Cancer crosses.
To the south:
Long Island is also split by the Tropic of Cancer in its northern corner and is known as the most scenic of all the Bahama Islands. Its capital is Clarence Town. Dean's Blue Hole, located west of Clarence Town, is the world's deepest underwater sinkhole, dropping to a depth of about 650 feet (200 m). Dean's Blue Hole is a unique freedive site and both world records have been set here. Cape Santa Maria Beach, located at Stella Maris, is frequently ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The Acklins is a group of islands arranged along a large, shallow lagoon called the Bight of Acklins. Here you will find protected reserves for endangered great iguanas and the very rare hutias (guinea pig like rodents) - the only native mammal of The Bahamas. Mayaguana is the most easterly of the Bahamian islands and is considered the halfway point between South Florida and Puerto Rico. It is also a popular stopover for yachtsmen on a direct route to the Caribbean. It is the least developed Bahamian island and considered the most isolated. Mayaguana has many underwater coral reefs off-shore and is scattered with many shipwrecks. Included amongst these is the first steamship to circumnavigate the globe, the Royal Navy sloop HMS Driver (3 August 1861). Inagua Islands is the southernmost of all the Bahamas. Here one million tons of sea salt is produced yearly, making this the second largest solar saline operation in North America.
Weather
The Bahamas stretch from just east of Florida and down into the Caribbean. Most of the 700 islands have very similar climates. Temperatures are moderate due to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The North American cold air systems cause slightly cooler temperatures than other Caribbean islands. Summer temperatures range from 80 to 90° F (27° - 32° C) and winter temperatures range from about 70° to 80° F (21° - 27° C) with the northern islands being slightly cooler.
Currency
The official currency is the Bahamian dollar. The rate of exchange is roughly 1 to 1 to the US Dollar. The US dollar itself as well as travelers' checks and credit cards are all widely accepted throughout the islands.
Travel
Traveling to The Bahamas is simple and convenient. Daily flights arrive at the main airports in Freeport and Nassau. From here convenient flights are available to airports on some of the smaller islands. Chartering yachts from the main ports is a must.
Best Buys
Many Bahamian retail stores offer an astonishingly cheap assortment of duty-free luxury items sourced from around the world. Bargains on fine cashmere sweaters, watches, jewelry, clocks, china, crystal, leather goods and fine linens can all be sourced in the Bahamas. Shops that meet strict government guidelines and verify that all brands sold are authentic, are adorned with a pink flamingo decal.
Sample a Bahamas Yacht Charter: Nassau to Nassau Itinerary.
Day 1: Join your Bahamas yacht charter at the Atlantis Hotel and Marina, Paradise Island. Explore the labyrinth of aquariums and swimming areas of the world's largest man made marine habitat. Cocktails and dinner served on board.Day 2: Enjoy a fresh, tropical breakfast at the hotel. Depart to cruise the crystal clear waters to the historic town of Spanish Wells on St Georges Cay, Eleuthera. Anchor along the way to enjoy a refreshing swim or snorkel. A lazy lunch will be served on the top deck.
Day 3: A local pilot will guide your yacht into Harbour Island. Stroll along the narrow flower-lined streets of Dunmore Town, recently dubbed the "new St Barths". Renowned for brightly colored houses and white picket fences, this elegant little town has many art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. Diving enthusiasts will enjoy the sight of an unusual underwater train wreck. You will overnight here.
Day 4: Take a walk along a 3-mile (4,8 Km) sandy beach, colored pink by millions of coral fragments. Enjoy sunbathing on the beach or a morning of water sports. A spectacular buffet style picnic lunch will be served on the beach. Cruise the afternoon back through Spanish Wells and onto Governor's Harbour to overnight.
Day 5: Charming Governors Harbour is one of the most attractive communities in the Bahamas. This quaint rustic town of pretty, painted houses boasts a beautiful pink, sandy beach to the east. Hire a golf buggy and explore the town and surrounding areas. Cruise up to Ten Bay Beach for a swim and lunch. After lunch cruise the 54 nm (100 Km) to Highbourne Cay where you overnight.
Day 6: Explore beautiful beaches on Highbourne Cay, go bone fishing on the flats and feed the sharks and stingrays. Certified divers can explore the 230-foot (70 m) Highbourne Cay Wall and the sixteenth-century Highbourne Cay Wreck. After lunch leave for Warderick Wells Cay which forms part of the Exuma Land and Sea Park. Enjoy a walking trail and the abundance of wildlife including Bubba, a 4 foot (1,2 m) barracuda, who lives around the north anchorage. Visit Pirates Lair off Capture Beach or discover the ruins of an eighteenth-century loyalist settlement off Rendezvous Beach. Overnight.
Day 7: After breakfast head for Staniel Cay. Here you will discover some of the friendliest people amid their brightly painted houses whilst enjoying some of the most spectacular waters in the world. Snorkel Thunderball Cave filmed in the James Bond movie, "Thunderball". This is a spectacular underwater cavern illuminated by shafts of sunlight revealing the fish inside. After lunch leave for Big Major Spot to visit the swimming pigs. Cruise up to Allen Cay to overnight.
Day 8: Take a walk to view the protected Black Iguanas, unique to only a few remote Out Islands. Return and disembark at Nassau.
The Bahamas beckon to be explored. There is no better way than in one of our magnificent yachts. Let Royalty Yachts Chartering Services custom tailor your luxury with a crewed Bahamas yacht charter. Our knowledge of Bahamas charter yachts, crews, destinations and cruising itineraries is unparalleled. We personally inspect each yacht, meet the captains, sample the chefs' cuisine and evaluate the service offered by each yacht's crew. Discover your own New World with Royalty Yacht Chartering Services.
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