"CHE" THE SUNREEF 114 HAS A NEW WEBSITE

"CHE" new website is online. It introduces this huge luxury catamaran amenities, crew, destinations, menu samples and charter rates.

To charter "CHE" will will have to pay 69 000 euros per week in the winter in the Caribbean and Panama and 74 000 euros in the summer in the Mediterranean, plus the expenses. For this rate you will board the world second largest luxury catamaran and will be taken care of by a crew of 7 managed by Fabrice Rapenne the captain. You will enjoy a huge cockpit and flybridge. I let you discover the candel light, creole, japanese and lobster style menus, all beautifully presented. "CHE" welcome 8 to 10 guests aboard in 4 very comfortable cabins.

LADY BARBARETTA IS BACK AS NECKER BELLE

This is a real good news, after two years of refit Lady Barbaretta, Richard Branson's luxury, fast, full carbon 105 foot catamaran is back in the water. Necker Belle also has her own blog.

2 September 2009 - Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s privately owned collection of luxury retreats, announces a new girl in town, Necker Belle – a magnificent 32 metre (105 foot) catamaran. Take note, she’s one fast lady, effortlessly reaching a top cruising speed of 20 knots!
Necker Belle has spent the last two years undergoing an impressive refit, following her former years as Lady Barbaretta. Currently in Australia with the final nips and tucks underway, she’ll be turning heads in no time!
With a fantastic crew of seven, she will then set sail for the Caribbean. Necker Belle will be available for tailor-made weekly charters from February 2010 onwards. It is planned that she will spend the winters in the Caribbean and summers in the Mediterranean, should her guests want her to sail the Riviera or uncover its untouched bays.
Days aboard Necker Belle will be spent enjoying the clear waters of the Caribbean, whether cutting up the sea on a pair of water-skis, trying a hand at the high-adrenaline sport of game fishing or marvelling at the vibrant marine life with scuba tanks strapped to your back. Sun lovers can relax suspended over the turquoise waters, catching some rays on the forward beam trampoline.
Whether you prefer formal or informal dining, fine cuisine on board Necker Belle is a given. Dining can be inside or outside, themed or traditional. Regardless, guests are encouraged to treat Necker Belle as their home. Whilst in the evenings, after dinner, there is always an option for open air cinema –a projector is on hand with the stars in the sky as a back drop.
Accommodating eight guests in four double cabins, Necker Belle is 14 metres wide, which means she’s extremely roomy. It’s been commented that she’s as spacious as a beautiful beach house, a fine extension from her sister property, Necker Island. Except of course she can travel at over 20 knots under full sail!
To keep abreast of Necker Belle’s progress in the run up and during her sea trials, visitors can log onto the ‘Captain’s blog’ at http://vlog.virginlimitededition.com
This also provides the opportunity to chat with our Captain Jono and Chief Stewardess Suzanne.
The seven night weekly charter rate for the remainder of the 2009/2010 winter Caribbean season will be $88,000 USD. This rate includes the charter of Necker Belle with a full crew.*
With a crew of seven catering to each guests’ needs, and a modern and stylish interior; complete with fabulous Virgin service, Necker Belle is the perfect choice for fun and relaxation on the high seas.

MATAU - A PRIVILEGE 745 CATAMARAN TO CHARTER

MATAU is the third Privilege 745 built by the shipyard in France, after crossing the Atlantic last year she is available to charter in the Caribbean.

The Privilege 745 have been designed by the famous french naval architect Marc Lombard to satisfy both sail and power yachts fan. This luxury catamaran is very roomy and offers a high level of finish in the interior fittings. As usual aboard the Privilege the master Suite is impressive and offers her own jacuzzi tub. Check my previous post for more details about the Privilege 745.

MATAU can host 8 guests in 4 double cabins with a crew of 4 Australian experienced sailors. After crossing the Atlantic out of the yard in the Spring 2008 she is now available for charter in the Caribean, from the Virgin Islands down to the Grenadines.

Charter a Privilige 745 Catamaran with Windward Islands

MILES AND DREAMS AROUND THE WORLD ABOARD A SUNREEF 62 OR SUNREEF 97

Discover the Miles and Dreams project. A 5 legs around the world tour aboard MANUAI (SUNREEF 62) or BLU GURU (SUNREEF 70). I think this really is a great idea.

The two catamarans will leave Barcelona after the Boat Show on November 2009.

The trip is divided in five legs, each between 3 to 4 months in duration, which allow you to choose the adventure that better adjusts your needs. The yachts will be crewed by professionnals with lots of experience in sailing. The project was iniated by Javier Visiers, a naval architect, a keen sailors who raced many professional race including 3 Whitbread and circumnavigated aboard a aboard a lagoon 47. Carlos Peris, an experienced sailor with over 10 transatlantic crossings and more than 20 years working as a professional sailor, is the co-founder of the project.

As written in the web site "Miles and Dreams around the world will allow people to enjoy to take part in an adventure that usually requires a much higher investment, and previous sailing experience to make it truly enjoyable and “unforgettable”. You can rent a cabin for the whole circumnavigation or just for a specific leg or legs your are interested in. Both boats will always sail together to ensure all crewmembers and participants a high level of safety and social interaction".