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16 Superyacht Charters for Summer Because You Deserve a Better Vacation in 2021

16 Superyacht Charters for Summer Because You Deserve a Better Vacation in 2021

Jun. 14th, 2021 Skip the road trip. Avoid resorts. Summer 2021 is here and you deserve a better vacation this year. So, charter one of these 16 superyachts, all of which are either newly built or recently refit and ready to make your summer vacation unforgettable. The Mediterranean is often the de facto summer yacht charter area, but if you’re looking to explore other regions, talk to the yacht’s charter company—Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons, Fraser, Edmiston, Y.Co, SuperYachtsMonaco, and Northrop & Johnson are included on this list—to see where else the yacht is available to charter. Of course, if you’re already a regular…
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Flying Into The Future: Magellan Jets COO Todd Weeber

Flying Into The Future: Magellan Jets COO Todd Weeber

Todd Weeber, COO Magellan JetsTodd Weeber is the COO of Magellan Jets, and has been in the aviation field for over 30 years, having amassed over 16,000 hours of flight time in a broad array of aircraft, including jets, turboprops, sea planes, and gliders. He has served in leadership roles at Trans States Airlines, Midway Airlines, and at NetJets, the largest provider of fractional aircraft ownership services. Magellan JetsThe focus of Mr. Weeber’s 30 years of aviation experience has been a pursuit of process improvement, with the end goal of providing ideal experiences and optimal outcomes for clients.  He has…
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The 2019 311’9″ Lurssen Madsummer Superyacht Could be Yours this Summer for Almost $280 Million

The 2019 311’9″ Lurssen Madsummer Superyacht Could be Yours this Summer for Almost $280 Million

MadsummerThe 312-foot superyacht was originally launched in 2019 by German shipyard Lurssen. The Madsummer is among the latest of Stalwart yachts and is currently for sale for almost $280 million in the Bahamas.  Its handsome and pristine exterior was designed by Harrison Eidsgaard, who used every inch of the yachts space to its fullest potential. The exterior design flows seamlessly with the interior thanks to large sliding doors that open up to designer Lara Sessa's vibrant and inviting taste.  The yacht is loaded with perks that make any guest feel like they are a part of one of the world's…
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Bahamas: A Personal Journey on IYCâs Loon MegaYacht & Flying Privately on A Magellan Jet

Bahamas: A Personal Journey on IYCâs Loon MegaYacht & Flying Privately on A Magellan Jet

May. 25th, 2021 It looked like a 180 foot white cloud, floating on clear, turquoise water, but it was the Loon, one of the popular, awards-winning charter yachts of IYC -- International Yacht Company. To many in the working press – including me-- who are not as familiar with the yachting life as others, we experienced living four days on this megayacht, having been flown to Nassau on a private Magellan jet.  Magellan JetsMagellan Jets and IYC have recently partnered, bringing remarkable access to the worlds of both private jet and charter megayacht travel. Such travel allows for unique exploration…
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Corellian 110: a Crucial Step Towards Zero-emission Yachting

Corellian 110: a Crucial Step Towards Zero-emission Yachting

Alexandre Thiriat"Tomorrow's yacht have to turn to sail or Hydrogen. There is NO PLANET B," said Alexandre Thiriat, the mastermind behind the 110-feet Corellian. Sketched while his kids were watching SOLO, a Star Wars story, the catamaran is designed in complete consideration of ecology and sustainability. Alexandre Thiriat The CORELLIAN 110' catamaran is a Full Hydrogen motor yacht, using the proven and latest innovative technologies on development to achieve for the moment 2x500KW (2X670 Hp). 'With the existing technologies about Fuel Cell, and power predictions, we can achieve for the moment 18Knt max speed (on 2X500kW), but new and more powerful…
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The Late Paul Allenâs 414-Foot Hybrid Gigayacht Octupus Could be Yours for Almost $290 Million

The Late Paul Allenâs 414-Foot Hybrid Gigayacht Octupus Could be Yours for Almost $290 Million

The 414-foot hybrid gigayacht Octopus—owned by the late billionaire, Microsoft cofounder, adventurer, and philanthropist Paul Allen—is a legendary explorer yacht for those seeking the globe’s most remote and inaccessible locations. Built by the German shipyard Lürssen in 2003 and with a globetrotting 12,500-nautical-mile range, Octopus is one of the most recognized yachts ever built and has explored the coast of Antarctica, traversed the Northwest Passage, and even discovered a shipwreck in the Philippines. Beyond the yacht’s incredible exploration capabilities and fully equipped dive center, Octopus is outfitted with world-class luxury amenities, including a dedicated owner’s deck with a private bar,…
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Heesen Delivers 55m Moskito â The ‘Shark-Tooth’ Superyacht

Heesen Delivers 55m Moskito â The ‘Shark-Tooth’ Superyacht

Heesen YachtsHeesen Yachts recently announced the delivery of Moskito, previously known as Project Pollux. The 55-meter with a Gross Tonnage of 760 GT is the second yacht delivered by Heesen in 2021. The superyacht's exteriors are penned by Omega Architects, who have characterized Moskito as a 'shark-tooth' superstructure with vertical windows and overhangs on the second deck, epitomizing the idea of elegance on the water. The design features the latest iteration of van Oossanen's ultra-efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form. Powered by IMO III-compliant MTU 8V 4000 M63s, it offers frugal fuel consumption of just 150 liters per hour at 11…
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Jet Edge And Montage International Announce New Global Partnership

Jet Edge And Montage International Announce New Global Partnership

MontageThe leading global private aviation company Jet Edge and Montage International, an ultra-luxury hospitality management company, announced a global partnership that will deliver elite private aviation offerings to travelers visiting any Montage Hotels & Resorts, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, and Montage and Pendry Residences across the globe.  The collaboration marks Jet Edge’s first-ever global partnership with a hospitality company and the first global aviation partner for Montage International.  Jet Edge GulfstreamJet Edge’s fleet of private jets, routinely used by ultra-high net worth individuals and notable public figures, are available to Montage International guests and residential owners traveling to any property…
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Drop Anchor, Refuel And Explore At These 6 Superyacht Marinas

Drop Anchor, Refuel And Explore At These 6 Superyacht Marinas

While most of your journey is spent aboard your superyacht when galivanting around the world, there are times when a respite is simply necessary. More than just providing fuel, rations and other services for the crew, these top marinas provide first-class service night and day. So next time you are out on your luxury yacht and looking for a beautiful marina to restock and re-energize, look no further than these marinas which provide distinct amenities, some in remote locals and others in beautiful tourist spots. As the largest port in the world, Porto Montenegro is located in the UNESCO protected…
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Iddes Yachts Class 55 Superyacht Offers An Unlimited World Of Possibilities

Iddes Yachts Class 55 Superyacht Offers An Unlimited World Of Possibilities

(credit: Iddes Yachts)The latest concept unveiled by Spanish design studio Iddes Yachts is their Class 55 superyacht which will reconnect sailors to the oceans with no operational restrictions. Measuring at a modest 55 meters, the luxury yacht stays true to the company’s ethos of adventure and exploration and will allow its owners to do anything and to do it anywhere. To engage and embrace the human-ocean relationship is at the vessels core as this exemplary superyacht will let up to 12 passengers embark on any experience. With a beam of 10.5 meters and draft of 2.5-3.0 meters, the yacht has…
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