Friday 5 May 2017

French Riviera Yacht Charter Itinerary


8 Days in the South of France



The French Riviera is the ultimate yachting destination for anyone who wants to see and be seen. White, sandy beaches beckon by day, while casinos and discotheques keep the party going all night. The latest fashions are available in waterfront shops, which cater to anyone seeking the perfect look of “yachting casual chic.”

If you charter here during the month of May, then you can also enjoy two of yachting’s biggest annual events: the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Day 1: Antibes to St. Tropez

35 nautical miles
Three and a half hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
A little less than six hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Marinas in Antibes are home to some of the world’s largest megayachts. Walk down “billionaire’s row” for a look at the newest launches from leading shipyards before setting off for St. Tropez. Meander along the cobblestone streets and see how many famous faces you can count.

Day 2: St. Tropez to Porquerolles

35 nautical miles
Three and a half hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
A little less than six hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
This island is home to a natural conservatory and botanical garden. Porquerolles is protected from the kind of development that you will see all along the Côte d’Azur, giving you a chance to enjoy the region as nature created it.

Day 3: Porquerolles to Cannes

50 nautical miles
About five hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About eight hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Take a stroll along La Croisette, which is world-renowned for its beaches, boutiques, and waterfront cafés. Spend an hour or two at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Provence, which showcases the region’s history inside a converted 18th-century mansion.

Day 4: Cannes to Cap d’Antibes

8 nautical miles
Less than an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
A little more than an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Cap d’Antibes is home to villas worth millions of euro overlooking some of the most beautiful seascapes in the world. The iconic Eden Roc hotel is here, on the Cap’s southernmost tip. This is where members of royal families stay when they are in the South of France.

Day 5: Cap D’Antibes to Nice

9 nautical miles
Just shy of an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About an hour and a half aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
The Old Town in Nice is a maze of historic, narrow stone roads that lead to everything from a grand opera house to a casino to a farmer’s market that stretches on as far as the eye can see. Street performers do acrobatic tricks and play live music.

Day 6: Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer

3 nautical miles
Less than a half-hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About a half-hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Villefranche-sur-Mer boasts one of the deepest harbors along the French Riviera, and as such attracts megayachts that are too big to anchor elsewhere. Chapels, streets, and passageways date back to the 1200s and serve as a lovely backdrop for an architecture-inspired walk.

Day 7: Villefranche-sur-Mer to St.-Jean Cap Ferrat

5 nautical miles
Half an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Just shy of an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
St.-Jean Cap Ferrat is home to some of the most expensive houses in the world. Walk along the pedestrian paths for overhead views of villas with private beaches. The zoological garden is an inspiration of flora and fauna.

Day 8: St.-Jean Cap Ferrat to Monte Carlo

5 nautical miles
Half an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Just shy of an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Take your chances in Monte Carlo’s Grand Casino before a walk around town for a look at the spectacular architecture. The Opera de Monte Carlo is a small replica of the Paris Opera House, while the Hôtel de Paris dates to the 1800s and marks the heart of the city.

Each trip is tailored to your preferences and the current weather conditions of your charter. Please discuss your preferences with the captain and be open to other suggestions that may improve your charter experience.

For more information please visit:
https://royaltyyachts.com/destinations/french-riviera-yacht-charter/


Turkey Yacht Charter Itinerary


8 Days in Turkey



Turkey is one of the most impressive cruising grounds in the Eastern Mediterranean. The aqua-green waters are crystalclear, the ports are filled with exotic shopping bazaars, and the coastline is home to the ruins of ancient civilization.

Charters can include walking amid amphitheaters that are thousands of years old on the same day that you swim in a private cove and sample a dinner featuring local raki and kebobs. Even better, because Turkey remains an up-andcoming charter destination, the value that you can get for your yacht vacation investment is truly outstanding. Turkey is one of the most impressive cruising grounds in the Eastern Mediterranean. The aqua-green waters are crystalclear, the ports are filled with exotic shopping bazaars, and the coastline is home to the ruins of ancient civilization. Charters can include walking amid amphitheaters that are thousands of years old on the same day that you swim in a private cove and sample a dinner featuring local raki and kebobs. Even better, because Turkey remains an up-andcoming charter destination, the value that you can get for your yacht vacation investment is truly outstanding.

Day 1: Göcek to Fethiye

14 nautical miles
About an hour and a half aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
A little more than two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
In the Bay of Fethiye, your charter yacht can anchor in a secluded spot for lunch with beautiful views of the shoreline and surrounding mountains. Spend the afternoon napping, sunbathing, or snorkeling before dinner under the stars.

Day 2: Fethiye to Gemiler Island

10 nautical miles
One hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Just shy of two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Depart Gemiler Island in your yacht’s tender to meet a private car and tour guide ashore. Travel to the historic ruins at Xanthos, where you can walk in an excavated amphitheater as if you were a gladiator from pre-Roman times. Return to the shoreline at Kalkan and meet your charter yacht’s tender in time for dinner.

Day 3: Kalkan

0 nautical miles
Awake with plenty of time to explore Kalkan, where mass tourism has yet to arrive. Meander the narrow stone streets amid painted-white stone homes that date to the Greek and Ottoman cultures. Bargain for a handmade rug or wooden backgammon set.

Days 4 and 5: Kalkan to Kekova Island, Myra, and Kaleköy

10 nautical miles
One hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Just shy of two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Snorkel over the remains of the Lycian civilization, stepping past impressive sarcophagi and stone archways as you make your way into the water. Visit the church where Saint Nicholas once preached during his years as a bishop. Climb stone steps to the top of an ancient fortress.

Day 6: Kekova Island to Kas

11 nautical miles
About an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Just shy of two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Haggle for unique souvenirs in Kas, a small but cosmopolitan town that caters to upscale tourists. Find handmade clothing, one-of-a-kind rugs, and pillowcases. Stop at the local spice market for fistfuls of Turkish saffron and pistachios.


Day 7: Kas to Gemiler Island

20 nautical miles
Two hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About three and a half hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Climb in the footsteps of Saint Nicholas, who lived on Gemiler Island for a time. Walk through the remains of stone archways and tunnels, and learn how Saint Nicholas once tossed bags of coins atop the rooftops of poor people (no reindeer involved).

Day 8: Gemiler Island to Göcek

30 nautical miles
About three hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About five hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Spend the day swimming and snorkeling at anchor, or go ashore for last-minute souvenirs. It’s only a 20-minute drive to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
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Each trip is tailored to your preferences and the current weather conditions of your charter. Please discuss your preferences with the captain and be open to other suggestions that may improve your charter experience.

For more information please visit:
https://royaltyyachts.com/destinations/turkey-yacht-charter/

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Greece Yacht Charter Itinerary

8 Days in Greece


The Greek Isles are the stuff of legend, both mythological and travel-wise. This is where the stories of Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and Apollo originated, and where the temples built in their honor still stand today.

Ancient history is all around as you cruise from port to port much as sailors did when they heard the call of the sirens. Only nowadays, wherever you arrive aboard a charter yacht, shops and restaurants and modern conveniences await.

Day 1: Athens to Poros

31 nautical miles
About three hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About five hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Leave the bustling tourism locations in Athens in your wake as you cruise to Poros, where your charter yacht can dock just steps from town. Wander through the streets with the locals, listen to the Greek music at the open-air restaurants, and peek in the shops before returning to your yacht for dinner overlooking the nightlife scene.

Day 2: Poros to Hydra

13 nautical miles
A little more than one hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Cruise into Hydra, one of the prettiest ports in Greece. No cars are allowed, so boats, mules, and feet are the primary sources of transportation. The quiet and solitude are mesmerizing, as are the colorful homes that climb up the mountainsides surrounding the port.

Day 3: Hydra to Spetses

21 nautical miles
About two hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About three and a half hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
As with Hydra, cars are not allowed on Spetses, so your choices for exploration include horse-drawn carriages, walking, or mopeds. Narrow, stone-paved alleyways will enchant you in every direction, as will homes that date to neoclassical times.

Day 4: Spetses to Astros

18 nautical miles
Less than two hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About three hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
A castle built on the remains of a Venetian fortress overlooks this port, which is so charming that it’s a favorite getaway spot for Athens residents. The bay is also a favorite among boaters who want to relax at anchor and enjoy a swim off the aft deck.

Day 5: Astros to Leonidio

15 nautical miles
One and a half hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About two and a half hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Leonidio projects a powerful ambience of wealth. The local homes include mansions, and historic architecture has been preserved as a local treasure. The cliff sides are absolutely majestic.

Day 6: Leonidio to Aegina

50 nautical miles
About five hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About eight hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Enjoy scenic cruising as your charter yacht begins its course back towards Athens, first stopping at the island of Aegina. The Temple of Aphaia is here, dating back to 490 B.C. It is incredibly well preserved and almost always devoid of the crowds that wait in line to see similar temples on the mainland.

Day 7: Aegina to Athens

13 nautical miles
A little more than an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
About two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Spend most of your day at anchor in Aegina, enjoying the local beaches, warm waters, and summer sunshine. Swim and snorkel using your charter yacht’s gear, and then have a late, leisurely lunch in a place that feels far from civilization.

Day 8: Athens

0 nautical miles
Spend your final morning enjoying a shore tour in Athens before heading to the city’s international airport, or to your local hotel. If you prefer, sleep late aboard your charter yacht and enjoy an onboard pre-flight brunch.

Each trip is tailored to your preferences and the current weather conditions of your charter. Please discuss your preferences with the captain and be open to other suggestions that may improve your charter experience.

For more information please visit:
https://royaltyyachts.com/destinations/greece-yacht-charter/

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Bahamas Yacht Charter Itinerary

8 Days Bahamas Itinerary


The Bahamas, which are east of Florida and north of the Caribbean, offer countless islands for you to explore. During a single week, you can focus on a part of the Bahamas such as the Exumas—where cruise ships don’t go, where the waters are crystal clear, and where your private yacht may very well be the only boat at the beach come barbecue time.

This round-trip itinerary from the Bahamian capital of Nassau makes air travel convenient. It also allows opportunities at the beginning and end of your charter to book land stays, including at the luxurious Atlantis Resort and Casino.

Day 1: Nassau to Harbour Island 

45 nautical miles
4½ hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Just shy of 8 hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Harbour Island offers upscale restaurants and shopping in Dunmore Town, where golf carts are the preferred mode of local transportation. Fewer than 2,000 people call Harbour Island home, making it an “away-from-it-all” destination that still offers the fineries of civilization.

Day 2: Harbour Island to Eleuthera

30 nautical miles
3 hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Five hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Eleuthera is one of the easternmost, or “out islands,” of the Bahamas. It’s also one of the skinniest, with a spot called Glass Window Bridge where the island is just two vehicle lanes wide. It’s quite an experience to stand on the bridge and see the deep, blue Atlantic Ocean on one side with the calm, turquoise Caribbean Sea on the other.

Day 3: Eleuthera to Warderick Wells Cay

57 nautical miles
Just shy of six hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
A full day’s cruise aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Warderick Wells Cay is a great place to spend an afternoon because the island is filled with walking trails. It’s also a key location for the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, which was established in 1958 and comprises more than 112,000 acres. All fishing is prohibited, which means the underwater views are pristine.

Day 4: Warderick Wells Cay to Staniel Cay

18 nautical miles
Less than two hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Three hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Staniel Cay, home to just 100 or so people, is also the home of Thunderball Grotto—where the Sean Connery-as-James Bond movies “Thunderball” and “Never Say Never” were filmed. Your yacht’s crew can take you by tender to the grotto so that you can snorkel like super-spy 007.

Day 5: Staniel Cay to Big Major 

3 nautical miles
Less than an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Less than an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Big Major is where you’ll find Emily, a pig that has welcomed cruisers for years. Join your yacht’s crew in the tender as you approach the shore and Emily wades out to meet you—and be ready with carrot and celery sticks for when she hungrily places her front feet on your tender’s side.

Day 6: Big Major to Highbourne Cay 
32 nautical miles
About three hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
A little more than five hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
One of Highbourne Cay’s great geographic features is Horseshoe Bay, an anchorage named for its shape. The protected waters create an ideal environment for scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. For serious divers, the wreck of the 90-foot cutter Austin Smith is also nearby, typically in about 60 feet of water.

Day 7: Highbourne Cay to Allan’s Cay

7 nautical miles
Less than an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
A little more than an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
What Emily the pig is to Big Major, iguanas are to Allan’s Cay. This island is like Galapagos in Bahamian style, with iguanas scampering along the beaches at all hours of the day and night. Feed them a treat while you stand barefoot in the sand, enjoying the view of the crystalblue waters beyond.
Day 8: Allan’s Cay to Nassau 

40 nautical miles
Four hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
Nearly seven hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
Return to Nassau in plenty of time to board your flight home, or spend the afternoon at the water slides, casinos, and pool within the Atlantis complex as part of a land extension after your charter. No fewer than eight fine dining restaurants are on this property alone, offering you options galore for as long as you care to stay and relax in the Bahamas.

Each trip is tailored to your preferences and the current weather conditions of your charter. Please discuss your preferences with the captain and be open to other suggestions that may improve your charter experience.

For more information please visit:
https://royaltyyachts.com/destinations/bahamas-yacht-charter/

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