Sailing the AMALFI Coast on OMBRE BLU 3 – a 50′ sailing catamaran – is ideal for 3 couples or a group or family of 6. Nothing compares to exploring iconic Mediterranean destinations like Capri, Sicily, Sardinia, Ischia, and Procida and the enchanting harbors of the Amalfi Coastal villages on your own private yacht.
Carol Kent Yacht Charters is heading to the Palm Beach Boat Show this week! This Thursday, March 17th (St Patricks Day) kicks off the 31st annual Palm Beach International Boat Show in West Palm Beach, FL. The show runs through Sunday March 20th and CKYC’s charter broker Sue Gearan Yacht Travel Expert will be attending. […]
People often ask me why I prefer yachting to cruising, possibly hoping for insights to help them decide. My answer is that it depends on your preferences. I’ve done plenty of both, and I personally find yachting more satisfying. Here is what I have found. When you compare chartering a sail or motor yacht for […]
Renting a luxury yacht offers some distinct advantages over ownership. Indeed, yacht ownership, according to the Sunday New York Times, may be taking a turn toward the passé, as affluent buyers increasingly prefer to buy experiences rather than material possessions (PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2015). The upshot is that you don’t have to own a megayacht, or even a […]
Chartering a boat for your Sail or Motor Yacht Vacation Presented by Carol Kent & Sue Gearan February 25th – 7:00-9:00PM Where: Marblehead Yacht Club ~ 4 Cliff Street FREE for participation. Since this will be a popular event, REGISTER HERE for Chartering a boat for your vacation. Want to charter and are concerned that […]
Quoting author Nellie Bly’s “Around the World in 72 Days” on packing… “It will be seen” Bly wrote, “that if one is traveling simply for the sake of traveling and not for the purpose of impressing one’s fellow passengers, the problem of baggage becomes a very simple one.” Packing like a sailor is simple. Whether you […]
Interest in Raw Food culinary technique and dietary habits are growing, and the yachting industry is taking notice. Some of our featured yachts now offer customized “healthy eating” experiences customized to each charter and each individual charter guest, if you desire. Co-captain and Holistic Gourmet Chef Allison Thompson on 90Ft Luxury Catamaran ORION Allison in […]
Volvo Ocean Race back to Newport 2018 is now official! Had you missed this great sailing competition event for your private or corporate entertainment, do not overlook this opportunity to plan ahead. Even though it will be in May 2018, company sponsors are gearing up with our services to charter for the 4-5 day event […]
Top Yacht Chef and Crew Awards The top 3 reasons people charter a yacht are the itinerary, the yacht and, of course, the food. Savvy yacht owners thus strive for high quality cuisine. At the 2015 Antigua Yacht Show, the culinary contest was amply impressive. Here we recap a personal visit to the show’s culinary […]
The 2015 Antigua Yacht Charter Show revealed some exciting new boats, equipment, and cuisine. One particular floating jewel that captured it all is the Lady J. My time aboard was fabulous. The Lady J’s new chef, Ben Dineen, hails from Dublin, Ireland, and began his culinary journey at the age of 16 at a popular […]
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