Motor Yacht Audacia now in the Caribbean

I was on board the lovely Feadship Audacia yesterday on the dock at Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas. WOW! is what popped out of my mouth. In a very intense refit this past summer in Italy, Audacia's new owners had her completely renovated & she now sports a combination of modern decor with beautiful woodwork. From the amazing bridge deck complete with jacuzzi and dining and entertainment areas, to the 6 comfortable staterooms (Master & VIP Cabins are kings!), Audacia is in tip top shape.

Captain Rafael & his crew of eight are set to receive guests -- in the Caribbean through March and then to the Mediterranean for a busy summer season. With a rate for up to 12 guests of $190,000 US Dollars plus expenses, Audacia is a great value too.
View new photos of her interior at:

AUDACIA http://www.myCharter.com/AUDACIA-MY/index.asp?pass=223704393

Last minute vacation plans

This weekend was anything but low key! Potential clients from around the world decided that now was the time to arrance a last minute vacation in the warm weather of the Caribbean. We are always happy to get these calls, although there might be a few compromises needed by clients. You may find just the yacht you want but have to move your dates back by a day to accomodate their open schedule. Or you may need to meet them in a different port as they are already committed to finish a trip in St. Maarten or Tortola.

Whatever the case, there are a lot of options even for those of you how forgot to make plans for a winter getway!

Motor Yacht Sensi available for Cannes Fil Festival

The lusury motor yacht Sensi is available this spring in the South of France for either the Cannes Film Festival or the Monaco Grand Prix -- May in the Mediterranean is a glorious time!

Sensi can accomodate 10 guests sleeping on board, 12 cruising, and up to 40 guests for parties at the dock. Service is impeccable & the interior is fitted out with great attention to detail. Sensi charters for a rate of 98,000 Euros plus all expenses for seven nights.
MY%20SENSEI%20Foto%20Gallery.pdf for pictures of Sensi.

St Barths Bucket -- a great venue for a yacht charter!

The St. Barths Bucket is an invitaional only regatta for sailing yachts over 100' to be handicapped and compete in this three day event. Scheduled annualy for the end of March, the yachts that attend are not your average racing sloops! The point of this regatta is to give owners, guests and charterers the chance to show how a built sofr cruising sailing yacht handles.

With designers and builders from Royal Huisman and Perini Navi, the biggest & the best in custom yacht design is on view for this three day event. A large contingent of power yachts attend to watch the excitement and provide the backdrop for numerous parties where the day's events are rehased.

Want to charter something smaller? No worries, charter a new catarmaran out od St. Maarten and just enjoy the excitement the Bucket brings to the waterfront in Gustavia as all the contenders dock stern to in the main harbor.

The prize for this event? You guessed -- a galvanized bucket trophy!

Easter/Spring break

A family holiday in some warm weather created memories that your children will pass on to their kids. Regency Yacht Vacations has been in business long enough that we are starting to book the next generation who want to share something special that is still alive in their hearts -- memories of a family vacation on a yacht -- jumping off the boat first thing in the morning, laughing at silly antics with the kayak, marveling at the underwater world that is eaily viewed from every anchorage and leisurely mealtimes with conversation -- no interruptions, just having fun!

There are still a few yachts available for Easter & Spring break weeks -- treat your family to an unforgettable experience on a Caribbean yacht charter!

Gypsy Queen sailing south this summer

Captain Bob is sailing the Islander 38 Gypsy Queen south this simmer & is looking for those adventurous souls who would like to cruise with him. Gypsy Queen offers Captain only charter -- Bob has tons of offshore experience & is happy to share his knowledge with guests. Guests provision, cook, steer & generally help sailing the boat -- it is a great way to expand your skills!

Plus you can choose a variety of locations -- Antigua, Guadalupe to Martinique, St. Lucia or the Grenadines -- put together your dream vacation for two exploring the Antilles with Gypsy Queen!

View her at: http://www.viewyacht.com/gypsyqueen/

High End Luxury -- Cannes Film Festival Yacht Charter

There is nothing more glamorous these days then a red carpet event. Cannes Film Festival is renowned for its glitz & glamour. Those in the know charter a mega yacht to be front row on the dock right in the middle of the action.

May 17-25 are the dates of the Festival in 2008 and we are in the finishing stages of booking these super larger, super luxurious yachts for the event. Soon space on the key will be full, although a number of visitors preferring privacy and security will always choose to stay at anchor away from prying eyes.

For corporate entertaining a select group or just to have fun being at the Festival, a private yacht charter is the way to go. Not for the faint of heart, prices are in Euros and dockage is scarce & expensive -- but worth the price in service & style!

Mustang Sally - a new charter catamaran

Ready for a trip to the warmth? Try sailing on Mustang Sally with Doug & Wendy. You have the choice of the Virgin Islands or try the Leewards starting in St. Maarten if you prefer.

This catamaran is a great set up for two to four clients although there is room for a family of 6. A huge shaded cockpit makes it the perfect spot for relaxing at the end of a day swimming, snorkeling and hiking.

Because Mustang Sally is new to charter she has an open schedule & ir ready to go at a moment's notcie -- call now for availability!

Take a look at: http://www.viewyacht.com/mustangsally/

Wedding bells from the crew of Antiquity!

Best wishes to charter crew Dave & Claudia on the two person charter yacht Antiquity!. This couple found each other later in life, Captain Dave has operated his charter yacht for many years in the Virgin Islands. Claudia is a former guest who sadly was widowed unexpectedly.

Over the past few years their friendship deepened & Claudia left behind the cold Chicago winters to join Dave chartering Antiquity. After a successful year on board they have decided that life is too short & are taking the plunge! A beach wedding in March is planned to celebrate their union.

Congratulations to Dave & Claudia and may life bring you every happiness!

BVI Charter Catamaran ReAction

ReAction -- the perfect antidote to the winter blahs! This 55' cat has a reputation as a superb charter yacht for families & groups that like casual style, good food and a crew that will help you stay active & interested all week long. Ian & Polly are the young couple who know every inch of the BVIs and are so accomodating that clients generally make plans to return before they finsh their first charter.

With three equal double cabins and a 4th cabin with twin upper/lower berths, each with ensuite 'head' (a marine term for the bathroom), guests have privacy, a huge shaded cockpit for lounging and big trampolines forward for sunning. The cats easy scoop stern provides walk down access to the water.

Come revive yourself in the warm Caribbean breezes on ReAction!
http://www.viewyacht.com/reaction/

La Dolce Vita -- the sweet life

The Irwin 52 La Dolce Vita rejoined the charter fleet last year with new owner operators Greg & Lana Hughes on board. This team from the Georgia/Tennessee area bring lots of Southern charm to La Dolce Vita and their guests. Keeping a trip easy and loose is important for guests whose lives have programmed them to keep the pace fast & furious. Greg & Lana aim to get clients to slow down and appreciate that while on charter at least, they can relax, be impulsive, change the itinerary -- there does not have to be a 'program'.

How nice not to have to worry about being late for a lunch appointment -- or how about indulging in an afternoon siesta while sailing downwind with soft Caribbean breezes keeping you cool?

La Dolce Vita is the way to indulge yourself! http://www.viewyacht.com/ladolcevita/ take a look for yourself!

After the holidays!

Charter yachts around the Caribbean found their favorite spots to celebrate the holidays -- like anchoring in Christmas Cove at Little St. James off the coast of St. Thomas or pulling into Trellis Bay off Tortola for the Dancing Fire Man in the water on New Years -- a huge scuplture that is mounted at water level in the bay -- when filled with wood & set alight it's figures appear to be dancing on the water.

Families spent time fishing together or jumping off the trampoline at the front of a catamaran and swimming underneath the boat shouting 'look at me Mom!" . While couples reconnected sitting under the visible Milky Way talking about life and the universe -- and return to the 'real world' restored.

Yacht charter vacationsdon't cure all the worlds ills, but they often do restore babalnce to those fortunate to take them -- reconnecting with our earth, enjoing the basic pleasures of the sun on your skin or the miracle of clear blue water and all those pretty fish.

Here is wishing all a special yacht charter in the coming year and a healthy & prosperous 2008!