The Charter Connection Blog

‘Minx’. Based near Monaco, this Azimut 68 could speed you along the French Riviera and across to Corsica in style. Her low weekly rate is 27,000 EUROS but she is reducing this by 15% for early summer charters.

‘Zoom Zoom Zoom’. Sumptuous, stylish 161′ Trinity. Modern lines outside but a lovely classic, comfortable interior. Spectacular split level master has panoramic views and 9′ headroom! Rate reduced from $245,000 to $190,000 for all remaining dates this summer.

‘Damrak II’. Lovely new 70′ Sunreef power cat. Clever layout gives enormous space and particularly nice master cabin facing forward. 8 guests. Her reduced introductory rate is $42,000.

‘Ohana’. Famous 142′ Perini Navi sailing yacht, with sleek lines and an enormous flybridge. Modern styling inside and out. 10 guests. Reduced from 105,000 EUROS to 80,000 EUROS early summer.

We can find you the best value in any price range. Call us at 800 621 7855, email us at info@ed-hamilton.com, visit the Ed Hamilton & Co website, or let us suggest some boats and crews for your group!

Now is the time to take advantage of a fantastic special being offered by the 76′ Matrix Luxury Catamaran AKASHA in the British Virgin Islands. This spacious yacht is offering 7 nights for the price of 6 for any dates between April 6 - 19, 2010. This is a great value considering how popular and successful this beautiful yacht is. You will be pampered by your crew of 4. Captain Chris and Chef Jo are joined by professional mate Arnold and Stew Rica. Rica is also skilled in Massage and offers guests pedicure and manicure services.

The Master Cabin features a jacuzzi tub, separate shower, king sized bed and panoramic views. Four other cabins have queen beds (one of which can be split into two twin beds), so there is plenty of room for up to 10 lucky guests. In addition to the Cabins and large indoor salon, there is also an expansive cockpit, the kind of deckspace you’d expect from a 76′ cat with 40′ beam as well as the added space on the large flybridge. These features paired with an impressive list of water toys promises the Caribbean vacation of a lifetime!

Email us or if Akasha is not what you are looking for, ask us to suggest some other suitable yachts. We have plenty more specials on the Ed Hamilton & Co website

For the full list you should go to our Crewed Yacht Specials pages, but here are a few examples. All prices and specials are for 7 nights, 8 days:

‘Spirit’, 46′ Hunter. A good example of how a crew can make the difference! One of the stand outs among the bargain priced boats. $5,500 for two, including all meals and reasonable bar. Current Special: $500 ‘Give Us A Reason’ discount.

‘Hypnautic’, 44′ Lagoon 440 cat. Popular boat with the new flybridge design and a nice master cabin. $9,900 for 2, $12,500 for 6, including all meals and reasonable bar. Current Special: Honeymoon Special - $9500 for 2, includes any romantic getaways!

‘Crystal Clear’ 54′ CT. Full of old world charm. Romantic ‘great cabin’ aft, with transom windows. Charly is a showman - prepare to be pampered. $8,250 for 2, $9,950 for 4, including meals and reasonable bar. Current Specials: Valentine’s Special - all inclusive for 2 people, open bar including champagne, chocolates, flowers & gifts $5950 for 7 nights. Good for all of February 2010! Book for 2010 before March 15, 2010 and save 10% on the listed rate!

‘Tonina’, 51′ Lagoon. One of the best of the 500s, particularly well run and nicely decorated. $15,990 for 6, including meals and reasonable bar. Current Specials: $1000 discount from regular price for charters 7 nights or more, for early 2010 (excluding holidays).

All the above are based in the Virgin Islands. For a charter in the Grenadines, try:

‘Sudiki’, 62′ Gulfstar. Roomy, comfortable monohull with a large master aft. Duff and Christine have lived in the Grenadines for many years and can provide a truly ‘local’ experience. $6,500 for 2, $8,500 for 4 including all meals, ex bar. Current Special: Honeymoon Special! $4950 for two, inclusive except 3 dinners ashore and bar.

‘Akasha’, 76′ Matrix cat. Top of the line in her class. $48,000 for 10, including meals and reasonable bar. British Virgin Islands to Grenada. Current Special: Two 40-minute complimentary massages per charter and 5 complimentary dives per week. This boat doesn’t need to offer specials to keep a full calendar. If you can afford her, book her - you won’t be disappointed.

You can find more specials on the Ed Hamilton & Co website. These are great examples but relatively few boats are offering specials and your best choice might not be on this list. They might already be priced right or perhaps offer more (remember, a good crew is more important than the yacht). With or without specials, the boats that have full calendars generally have them for a reason.

We have been personally selecting the best boats for our clients for 28 years and not only do we know these boats and crews particularly well, we have the experience to successfully match crews and guests, and to determine what really does represent good value. Email us or ask us to suggest some suitable yachts. All our advice and services are free, yet helping you choose the right boat and crew could make all the difference to your vacation.

‘Alexis‘, the 2 or 4 guest cat, that has been so popular in the Caribbean, is accepting charters in the San Blas Islands, off Panama, between December 24th and January 24th. Later she will be available in the South Pacific Islands, on her way to Australia.

This 38′ Admiral charters for just $2225 per person for 4 and $3950 pp for 2, including all meals for 7 nights.

Take a flight to Panama and transfer to Albrook Airport for the short flight to Provenir, where Geoff and Bambi will be waiting for you.

She is indeed currently available for Christmas and New Year. Be adventurous and celebrate the New Year somewhere unusual. Give us a call at 800 621 7855, email us, check out the Ed Hamilton & Co web site or tell us about the type of holiday you have in mind and we will send you some other crewed yacht charter suggestions.

For those who are just starting to feel winter’s chill there are some excellent Thanksgiving promotions to take advantage of!

The 85′ Azimut RUNAWAY is currently offering a 20% discount on Virgin Island yacht charters starting after November 18th and finishing before December 18th! This stunning power yacht can accommodate three couples or a family of 8 comfortably. They also offer scuba diving.

BEST REVENGE 5, a popular Privilege 58 based in the British Virgin Islands, is starting off the season with a 10% discount over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Their excellent new crew, Kelly and Jonny Coop, have moved their way up from the 45′ Leopard ‘Sail’s Call’ to the 57′ Lagoon ‘Double Feature’ (now ‘Soterion’), to this gorgeous catamaran.

Thanksgiving specials on other catamaran yacht charters include, the 50′ NAEJ, the 58’s TAHUATA and OCEAN’S SEVEN, and the 61′ MOTU. All are offering 7 nights for the price of 6 over Thanksgiving! These great Privilege cats offer comfort and excellent service.

These specials won’t last long, so contact Ed Hamilton & Co to reserve yours today! Call us at 800 621 7855, email us, or tell us about the type of holiday you have in mind and we will send you some suggestions.

Anyone looking for a vacation on a crewed catamaran in the British Virgin Islands this month (July) can take advantage of a spectacular special. The popular Voyage 58, ‘Bliss’ has dropped her rate from $21,000 to $15,000 for any number of people (she carries up to 8 adults, 10 max), including all meals and open bar.

Bliss is a beautiful 8-10 passenger catamaran.  The decks offer lots of space to sunbathe and the cockpit is roomy and well shaded.  The bow features a stairway between the hulls for easy access to the water - particularly convenient for less mobile guests, small children and scuba divers (scuba diving is available).

The salon is spacious and light with neutral colors. An extensive entertainment center includes Bose surround sound, a flat screen TV and a large DVD/video library.  The huge galley and bar are on the same level as the cockpit.

There are 5 staterooms; four have queen size berths and ensuite heads with separate showers.  The fifth cabin is smaller with a combined head/shower.  Each stateroom has a flat screen TV/DVD/gaming system which is interfaced with others for room to room play. ‘Bliss’ also carries a wide range of water toys. We feel she’s one of the best Voyage 58’s in charter.

We would love to tell you more about ‘Bliss’, and the other great boats we offer. You can reach us at 800 621 7855 or email us. You can also tell us about your plans on the Ed Hamilton & Co site.

‘Tonina’, one of the best new flybridge model Lagoon 51’s,  is taking $1,000 off her regular rates. There are plenty of specials this summer, but relatively few popular British Virgin Island yachts are offering discounts for next winter. You do need to book soon to take advantage of this as the special is not likely to last long.

This beautiful, customized 51′ catamaran has been very tastefully decorated throughout. Her three guest cabins have queen sized beds with neutral colored linens and ensuite heads with separate showers. Her salon is attractive, with brown and orange accents and a table for inside dining. On deck, there is a settee forward of the salon area and trampolines for sunning. The flybridge is a big feature of this relatively new lagoon design.

Peter and Karen own ‘Tonina’, and their passion for chartering shows. Both were formerly in the Information Technology Industry, before changing careers. Peter has been sailing since he was a young boy and is happy to share his knowledge with guests. He shares the cooking and sailing duties with partner, Karen, and together they are a dynamic, accommodating crew.

Karen met Peter while on vacation, and his infectious love of sailing got her hooked on boats. She focuses primarily on Mediterranean style cuisine, with light tomato/wine based sauces and a wide variety of influences from Italian to Moroccan to Oriental.

This is a boat and crew we book regularly - our past charterers and repeat guests confirm they are a spectacular team! If you would like to charter ‘Tonina’ or would like information on other similar catamaran yacht charters, call us at 800 621 7855, email us, or contact us through the Ed Hamilton & Co site, and tell us about your plans.

The popular 58′ Privilege Catamaran Best Revenge V is offering a 15% discount for any 7 day charter between May 1st and May 11th, in the British Virgin Islands. This is also the last chance to charter with Paul and Kate Westlake. This superb Welsh/Irish crew has done over 25 successful charters with us and we will miss them.

Best Revenge is a nice combination of modern design, beautiful woodwork, high tech electronics and tasteful furnishings. Her wide beam, high profile and ingenious design gives exceptional room below, even for a 58′ cat and she can comfortably accommodate 8 in two queen berth cabins forward and two aft cabins with king size berths.

Her new crew joins her in September, for the Caribbean winter season.

If you would like to charter ‘Best Revenge’ or would like information on other similar catamaran yacht charters, call us at 800 621 7855, email us, or contact us through the Ed Hamilton & Co site, and tell us about your plans.