At 560’ in length, the mega ship Eclipse ranks first in the Top 5 Largest Yachts in the World. Built in 2009 by Blohm & Voss of Hamburg, Germany, the Eclipse reportedly cost USD $1.2 billion upon completion and is owned by Russian business tycoon, Roman Abramovich. Let’s take a closer look at the number one ship in the Top 5 Largest Yachts in the World, the Eclipse.
Surprisingly enough, even though the Eclipse is the largest yacht in the world, only 24 guests can be accommodated onboard the 9-decks of the ship; but, of course, passengers are treated to a spacious VIP suite with a generous balcony offering endless views. For inside entertainment, the Eclipse has several lounges, a bar and library, plus a disco, theater, and an indoor pool; while outside on the expansive decks, guests can enjoy a second swimming pool, hot tubs, plus use of numerous pleasure boats and a selection of no less than twenty jet skis.
The security features on this extravagant mega yacht are reminiscent of a James Bond movie. Should a terrorist threat occur, the 12 passenger mini-submarine (capable of submerging to 164’) will whisk passengers away to safety. The captain remains safe behind the bullet-proof glass and armor plating of the bridge; the owner’s suite is equpped with the same safety charateristics. The Eclipse also features an onboard radar missile defence system and motion sensors throughout; there are five scheduled escape routes from the yacht should the need arise.
Top 5 Largest Yachts in the World - Eclipse
As a public politician, billionaire businessman, and owner of the Chelsea Football Club, Abramovich understands the need for privacy. In the name of ensuring the privacy of his guests, Abramovich had the Eclipse fitted with anti-paparazzi laser lights that flash directly at a camera upon detecting a charge-coupled device; this feature is only activated when photographers are suspected to be nearby. At 5,000 square feet, the owner’s suite located on the fifth deck features a private balcony and garden; and for guest convenience, depending upon the location of their cabin, the Eclipse offers two helicopter landing pads for arrival and departures plus three tender ships located on the aft floating harbor.
Capable of cruising at a maximum 25 knots, the Eclipse provides panoramic views from a curved glass room located in the stern allowing for a 270° range of vision. The Eclipse is currently receiving finishing touches as it awaits its maiden voyage set for the summer of 2010; celebrations could be in store as is this concurrent with the last match of the Premier League where the Chelsea Football Club is currently in first place.
Founded in 1877, Blohm and Voss Shipyards were recently awarded the 2009 Asia Boating Award for the “Most Innovative Exterior Yacht Design of the Year” and the 2008 World Yacht Trophy in the “Custom over 40 Meters Most Innovative” category. These accomplishments are showcased in the Eclipse as this super yacht ranks as number one in the Top 5 Largest Yachts in the World.
Having a transom garage on a large yacht is as standard as having lifejackets onboard. But in this case, the transom garage may not only hold lifejackets, it may even lifeboats! A transom garage on a large yacht can also be adapted to house a variety of toys, so, the question is, what’s in your transom garage?
Sunrise Yachts, Turkey, introduced their newest opulent yacht, the 150′ Sunrise, at the Monaco Yacht Show in September, 2009. The spacious transom garage on this vessel includes the standard equipment – two jet skis and a rescue boat – along with some non-standard equipment, a custom built Harley Davidson Rocker C motorcycle, painted to match the yacht. With a reported USD $30 million price tag, you’ll have to be put on the waitlist until autumn 2010 for the next scheduled delivery date.
Trinity Yachts, Gulfport, MS, who are known for their custom built mega yachts, produced a 164’ vessel named Mine Games in 2007. Enclosed in the transom garage of this luxury yacht is a $1.69 million personal manned submersible. But not to be outdone, Rinspeed Squba introduced a zero-emission submersible car at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008; conveniently, this submersible also fits in a standard superyacht transom garage.
Other mega yachts have outfitted their transom garages with a Breathing Observation Bubble (BOB) which is manufactured by SpyMaster, UK. BOB is an ‘underwater scooter’ that is driven by one passenger, can dive to depths of 40’, and is worth approximately $16,000.
Along with a helicopter landing pad, the hydraulically operated transom garage of the 2008 Hessen Man of Steel superyacht features a Novurania launch, Narwhal rescue boat, two SeaDoos, Scubapro diving gear for six, a Bauer Junior II dive compressor, complete with a Hydro-Mar launching system. The Man of Steel is currently listed for sale on JamesList.com, the online marketplace for the rich and famous, for $58,379,100.
If you’re not interested in buying at this time, you could always rent instead. In Athens, Greece, Fyly Yachting & Partners, Ltd., has a 92.5’ crewed luxury motor yacht available to charter. Known as the Lady P, this boat provides a wide array of toys in her transom garage including two tenders, a jet-ski, water-ski equipment, snorkelling and scuba diving gear.
The 245’ Giant 1 mega yacht is available for rental from GreeceYachts.com for $300,000 per week. Built in 1973, this former ice breaker has now been converted into a luxurious motor yacht. The toys contained in her transom garage will be sure to please any passengers on board: two Novamarine RH 700 inflatables; two Yamaha FX 1000 Waverunners; a 20’ Rave Aqua Jump; two Hifly windsurfers; one Innovex Caribe Kayak; one Innovex XG3 Kayak; a ski roper set with Obrien equipment; four Schwinn Mountain bikes (two ladies, two mens); equipment for off-shore fishing; sixteen Tusa Flippers and snorkel equipment; and one dinghy with an outboard motor.
An average transom garage on a large yacht has a spacious teak bathing platform for swimming or entertaining, with hot and cold shower service. And yet another mega yacht was reported to have a transom garage housing a hot tub – goodness, what will think of next?
Before his overthrow by Islamic revolutionaries in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the Shah was Iran’s all-powerful top leader. The Shah of Iran yacht he once owned is a rather impressive, large vessel with all sorts of luxurious amenities. It was manufactured during the mid-1950s by Blohm & Voss. However, the current whereabouts and condition of the Shah of Iran yacht remain in dispute.
Is this really it?
A Blohm & Voss yacht appears for sale on escapeartist.com for just under $700,000 dollars and is identified as the Shah of Iran’s former yacht. It is listed in good condition, with four diesel engines and a length of three-hundred feet. The vessel features a theatre, swimming pool, numerous lounges, and over one-hundred rooms. It is located in Austin, Texas. However, another site lists it for sale in California and estimates the value at twenty million dollars.
On the other hand, various blogs, forum messages, and Flickr photos identify an abandoned ship near the New Jersey turnpike as the Shah of Iran yacht. It rests not far from a defunct ferry boat which has been there for many years. Search for marinas near the New Jersey Turnpike here.
Photos of it show a rusted vessel that does resemble the 1955 Blohm & Voss he owned. Some people claim that there was once a marina in the same location, or that a second owner had left the ship in this area after moving it from the Virgin Islands.
Which story is more likely true, and where is the yacht actually located? Considering that there appear to be no archived news reports on the Shah of Iran’s yacht being abandoned in New Jersey, it seems more likely that the ship either remains for sale or has already been sold. Another possibility is that the Shah of Iran owned multiple yachts but I failed to find reports credible reports to back up any theory… what do you know?
Oceanfast Yachts makes large, luxurious motorized boats with numerous amenities. People often refer to them as “superyachts”, which are popular among the exceptionally wealthy. Oceanfast also emphasizes providing extensive customer support.
Most Oceanfast yachts (past and present) are in the 80-230 foot range. Two of their current products are the 48 series and 36 series. The Oceanfast 36 measures thirty-six meters long (118 feet) and travels at speeds up to sixteen knots. It can hold 38,000 liters (just over 10,000 gallons) of marine fuel and 9,000 liters of water. Oceanfast designed this yacht for up to eleven passengers and five crew.
The 48 series measures 157 feet. It has a greater fuel and water capacity as well, though it is designed for about the same number of passengers (but twice as many crew). It features two diesel engines, a fiberglass hull, and teak decks. The 48 is priced at $32 million Australian dollars ($28.8 million U.S. dollars or 2,407 Chevy Aveos).
Oceanfast Yachts - Made in Australia
Both the 48 and 36 feature desalinators, which take out the salt in ocean water and make it useful for drinking, bathing, or cooking. As an alternative to collecting rainwater or bringing large quantities on-board, this is a convenient feature for long trips at sea with many passengers.
Oceanfast yachts sold during the 1980s and ’90s include the “Mercedes II”, “Opal C”, “”, and “Thunder”. Some have changed names since then. The 164-foot “Mystique” was produced in 1989 and received an Australian Design Award, according to BoatWorld.com. More recent yacht products included the “Sagitta” and “Aminah”.
Perhaps the most famous Oceanfast yacht is the “Aussie Rules”, once owned by pro golfer Greg Norman. It was later renamed “The Floridian” after its sale to prominent businessman Wayne Huizenga. The yacht now has yet another owner and its latest name is the “Nomad”, in reference to its long-distance voyages.
Oceanfast yachts offers customer support for its products as long as they last, not only while the warranty remains in effect. Yacht owners can contact the company day and night, regardless of their location. Repairs, maintenance, and replacement parts remain available on a long-term basis. The parent company also services ships made by other manufacturers.
All Oceanfast yacht products are produced in a 41,000+ square meter facility with over five-hundred employees. The full manufacturing process, including furniture, is completed at this industrial location, with business offices nearby. Oceanfast offers fiberglass, steel, and aluminum hulled yachts of very high quality.
Oceanfast yachts is based in Henderson, Australia. With offices in various other countries, including the United States and Japan, it has received several manufacturing awards. They have produced a variety of luxury yachts for over twenty years. Austal Limited is its parent company, also headquartered in Australia. Austal produces various other types of large vessels.
For over ten years, Sunset Marina has been helping boaters enjoy “the east coast’s number one family resort,” Ocean City, MD. Located ¼ mile from the Ocean City inlet in a ‘surge-free 20-acre basin,’ the full-service Sunset Marina has 204 slips (80 with in-slip fueling access) and boatel dry stack boat storage for 400 boats of up to 30’ in length.
Sunset Marina offers a variety of boat amenities including gas and diesel; wireless internet; hook-ups for cable television, telephone, and 30-100 amp electrical; clean and well-maintained showers; laundry room; designated fish cleaning post; plenty of parking; and a heated pool.
Enjoy the views of Sunset Marina while you spend the afternoon relaxing at Sunset Grille & Teaser’s Bar offering three bars, two sitting and two dining areas. Enjoy the house special Crab Cake Sandwich ($11.99) or sip a Chocolate Martini ($10) dockside. Be sure to take advantage of Sunset Grille’s World Famous $4.99 lunch menu and ‘free dinner’ every Wednesday; Teaser’s Bar offers Happy Hour daily with $1 drinks from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Their well-stocked on-site store, Sunset Provisions, offers convenience items, an extensive selection of bait & tackle (including Shimano and Momoi), a complete selection of marine supplies, along with gifts and apparel items from Palegic and Costa Del Mar.
If you’d like to charter a skippered deep sea fishing boat, Sunset Marina has a selection of boats available for rental during the May to November fishing season. Rates start at USD $750 plus fuel for a 5-hour (1/2 day) Bluefish charter onboard a 35’ Rampage to a 12-hour (full day) Marlin/Tuna charter onboard a 66’ Blackwell. Ocean City offers a total of 13 public fishing piers for those wanting to stay a little closer to land.
With Ocean City as the ‘White Marlin Capital of the World,’ Sunset Marina is home to a number of annual fishing tournaments including the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) Tuna-Ment; Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Tournament; Mid-Atlantic $500,000; Wahoo Rodeo & Flounder Roundup; and the MSSA Beach-N-Boat Tournament. The nearby Gulf Stream waters help to reel in a variety of fish like yellow fin tuna, mako sharks, dolphin, bigeye, and sometimes even sailfish.
As a certified Maryland Clean Marina, Sunset Marina meets the pollution standards as outlined by the Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Clean Marina Committee. Sunset Marina adheres to ‘clean boating practices’ which include criteria for boat cleaning; maintenance; recycling; handling of sewage (including proper disposal and containment); and strict petroleum control regulations.
Home to the famous Ocean City boardwalk full of restaurants, boutiques, quaint shops, and gorgeous beaches, Ocean City has much to offer visitors of all ages. Take a walking tour of historic downtown, tee off at any of the ten championship golf courses, or take a gamble on horse racing; with Sunset Marina as your jumping off point, the options are never-ending.
Yacht designer Guy Thompson was a British designer who created a series of triumphant racing yachts during the 1940’s and ‘50s.
As a prominent member of the Royal Burnham Yacht Club in Essex, UK, yacht designer Guy Thompson was a great believer in first producing a model yacht for testing prior to the actual building of a yacht, which may not perform to his standards. In doing so, Thompson saved money and was able to produce a series of very successful yachts.
Yacht designer Guy Thompson also believed that in Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) racing, there were two prominent features required to make a yacht both fast and safe when sailing – she must be easy to steer when going down wind and the less she pitches, the better she goes.
Thompson also realized that front runners on yachts were too fine near the ends and that the position of the rudder was becoming too far towards the bow. With this is mind, Guy Thompson created a model of a yacht with a fin and a skeg extension on the keel which produced a straighter and faster sailing ship.
In 1956, Thompson built the victorious Calliope VII followed by the Calliope IX in 1958. Out of this grew a very strong link between Thompson and his racer, Dick Pitcher. Pitcher went on to race dinghies and became the World Champion in 1965 when he sailed the Flying Dutchman; in 1966, Pitcher became the North American Champion.
Pitcher then collaborated with yacht designer Guy Thompson to build a cruiser yacht with 5 berths, speed, and safety, and so the 24’ Goosander was created. It was very successful in the 1967 East Anglian Offshore Racing Association (EAORA) events. This yacht design proved so successful that in 1968 it entered into production as the newly named T24.
Built by J.C. Perfect/Thames Marine of the UK, the Thompson 24 had a fin keel hull of glass reinforced plastics (GRP) up to the deck, a deck built of marine ply, and a cabin top made of GRP. The T24 was configured with 5 sleeping berths while the galley provided ample storage and workspace. The cost of the T24 in 1969 was £3,500 GBP or the equivalent of approximately $5,768 USD.
Presented by the Crouch Yacht Club, the Houghton Cup (Britain’s oldest offshore race) was won three times by Guy Thompson designed yachts. The first was crewed by Thompson himself onboard the Maresta in 1947; Pitcher won in 1969 onboard the Willi Waw; and the last by B. T. Moore in 1972 while sailing the Bottom.
The Willi Waw also entered into production in 1968 as the T31, the next endeavour of yacht designer Guy Thompson. Of similar looks as the T24, the larger T31 featured a skeg with a trim tab and moderate bustle, along with GRP construction. The cost of the T31 in 1969 was £5,000 GBP exclusive of the sails; comparatively, the same yacht today would sell for approximately £18,000 GBP or the equivalent of $29,700 USD.
Thompson went on to construct the T27 in 1971 featuring a deep V-hull, skeg hung rudder, and a heavy keel which provided her fast speed and always predictable handling. This was once again proof that the philosophy of yacht designer Guy Thompson to always building a model first, was a true model for success.
The concept of the Dyna Rig yacht was developed in the 1960s by Wilhelm Prolss, a German naval architect, to provide increased propulsion for commercial ships in response to a projected energy crisis. When the crisis did not materialize until the 1970s, the Dyna Rig yacht concept was once again brought back to life with further testing, however, no Dyna Rig yachts were ever built and eventually the idea was archived.
In essence, the Dyna Rig yacht would be fitted with a square rig system. The mast would be completely free standing while the yards were to be tightly connected to the mast. The most prominent difference from a standard square rig was that a Dyna Rig yacht had a designed curvature of the yards which was calculated at twelve percent of its cordage.
The sails on a Dyna Rig yacht were configured between the yards so when they were deployed they would stack upon one another with virtually no gaps in between which would enable the sails to act as if they were one. When the sails were not in use they furl back into the mast. Since there would be no rigging, the yards would be able to rotate without any restriction and in conjunction with the curvature and the uniformity of the sails, the Dyna Rig yacht was an unproven combination in aerodynamics.
Until 2001, that is. American billionaire Tom Perkins commissioned “the world’s most spectacular sailing yacht” to be built. Following the Dyna Rig yacht designs of Prolss, naval architect Gerard Dijkstra & Partners (Holland) and builders Perini Navi (Italy/Turkey), produced the statuesque Maltese Falcon in 2006. The luxury 290’ sailing yacht, which cost between a reported $150-300 million USD to build, features three twenty-storey tall carbon-fibre masts covered by 28,500 square feet of canvas.
The exterior/interior design of the Maltese Falcon was developed by Ken Freivokh Design (UK) and features accommodations for twelve that include one master cabin and five guest cabins, plus eight cabins for crew. The modern spacious interior offers up a fully equipped gymnasium, plasma screen televisions and a Bang & Olufsen surround sound system throughout. Extra amenities onboard the Maltese Falcon include four Laser sail boats, two 32’ Pascoe rigid inflatable tenders, a Castold 14’ jet tender, water skis, snorkel gear, and six sets of scuba diving gear.
Powered by two 1,800 HP Deutz diesel engines, the Maltese Falcon can attain a top speed of 24.9 knots, allowing the passengers and crew to enjoy smooth sailing all the way. The ingenious Dyna Rig yacht design has enabled the Maltese Falcon to spend an estimated 55-60% of her time under sail cruising at a comfortable 20 knots during her first 72,000 nautical miles at sea.
With all of its success due to the Dyna Rig yacht design, Tom Perkins sold his beloved Maltese Falcon in August 2009 to an unknown, but obviously wealthy private buyer, for a reported $103 million USD. The Maltese Falcon remains under both charter and full operations management by Burgess Yachts of the United Kingdom.
Established in 1949, the Feadship company is a conglomeration of three Dutch shipbuilding giants: De Voogt, De Vries, and Van Lent. Over the years, the name ‘feadship’ has become synonymous with first-class exceptionally built yachts.
“There are yachts, and there are Feadships,” states the Feadship website. With over two hundred Feadships currently cruising world waters, the only way to truly experience the comfort and high quality of a Feadship yacht may be to sail onboard one.
With only five vessels produced each year,
some of the magnificent yachts in the innovative Feadship fleet include:
The Good Life
38’ wooden motor yacht, Refuge, built in 1931
94’ Sultan built in 1939 featured brightly colored opulent fabrics along with gold painted trim
41’ sailing yacht, Dutch Treat, built in 1954
Blackhawk IV, 123’ yacht built in 1971; an entertainment vessel featuring garbage compactors and a pre-microwave radar range; owned by Arthur Wirtz
Al Riyadh, 211’ yacht built in 1978 with room for 26 crew and 24 passengers; owned by Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid
157’ Daria, built in 1979 featured the first satellite communication system on a Feadship; now known as the Wedge One, owned by Matthew Freud (United Kingdom) and Elisabeth Murdoch (Australia)
1995 171’ Battered Bull featured the largest tender onboard a Feadship at 37’; owned by Donald Flynn
the 2008 248’ Ocean Victory, one of the largest Feadship yachts ever built
238’ Predator built in 2009, features a reverse bow
A complete list of the entire Feadship yachting fleet can be found at Wikipedia.
Yacht vs. Feadship
“There are charters, and there are Feadship charters,” states the Feadship Charter website, a division of Feadship America. Feadship Charters provides the utmost in privacy, service, with al fresco dining, an impeccable crew, and your very own itinerary specifically designed for your cruising enjoyment. The Harle, a 146’ luxury Feadship yacht built in 2007, is available for charter and features expansive windows for viewing pleasure plus an impressive skylight in the master stateroom. With accommodations for 10 guests, charter rates for the Harle can be obtained by contacting Feadship Charters headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Zazu Feadship: Luxury Charter
The 1970 Zazu Feadship motor yacht offers accommodations for up to six guests and four crew members. With its gorgeous art deco interior, this 95’ Florida and Bahamas based yacht is available for charter from Classic-Charters (United Kingdom) at a rate of USD $29,500 per week. This includes a full crew plus a Yamaha jet ski, snorkel equipment, water skis, wake board, and fishing gear for your personal use.
With the terms yacht and Feadship being synonymous, what is the difference between a yacht and a Feadship? A yacht is sailing ship of standard quality while a Feadship is a luxurious, high quality, opulent vessel; when someone refers to a yacht as a Feadship, the yacht is sure to possess extraordinary characteristics or it may actually be a Feadship vessel.
Why does anyone need boat and yacht insurance? Because you simply don’t know when an accident will happen. Your boat was designed to give you a lifetime of enjoyment and in order to protect your investment, you owe it to yourself to purchase boat and yacht insurance. Read About BoatUS Insurance here.
Boat and Yacht Insurance
Now that you know why, here’s how. Choosing your boat and yacht insurance might prove to be challenging but with some persistence and understanding, here is some insight from Protect You Better and Voyager Marine to make the process a little easier.
What does your homeowner’s insurance cover? Probably not much as far as boat and yacht insurance goes. The dollar amount is likely minimal while any damage claimed must have occurred when the boat or yacht is at home, not when it’s in use at the lake or fishing at sea. A homeowner’s policy will generally not cover total loss replacement, fuel spills or personal effects.
What size is your vessel? A personal watercraft is under 16’; a boat is considered to be between 16-25 feet; a yacht is 26’ and over. If purchasing yacht insurance, the coverage is initially the same as a boat but the terms used are somewhat different – ‘physical damage’ on a boat is called ‘hull damage’ on a yacht; ‘liability’ coverage for a boat is known as ‘property and indemnity’ (P & I) on a yacht.
What coverage does the policy offer? Most policies for boat and yacht insurance generally cover physical damage to the vessel on an ‘all-risk’ base which includes fire damage, lightening, theft, wind, and vandalism. When shopping around for a policy, requested coverage should include that for yourself, passengers, vessel, and liability coverage for possible injuries or damages to other vessels or people.
Boat and yacht insurance is similar to automobile insurance in that most standard policies offer minimal liability coverage with additional coverage in increments of $100,000 up to $50 million; underinsured or uninsured boater coverage can also be purchased.
Supplementary coverage can be purchased for the boat trailer, fishing equipment, and water-skiing. Be sure to inquire if the personal property coverage includes computers, cell phones, or any other personal electronics that may be onboard; also, is there coverage for on-water towing, fuel spillage, or wreck removal?
How is the cost of your policy determined? It’s based on the boat’s age, value, horsepower, speed, location of use, and the experience of the vessel operator. Discounts can often be obtained for operators with approved boating safety courses, for newer vessels, and for having onboard devices installed like a burglar alarm, depth finder, ship-to-shore radio, or even by taking a higher deductible rate.
The National Society of Agents for Consumer Education (NSACE) recommends shopping around for your boat or yacht insurance and looking for an experienced boat and yacht insurance agent who specializes in this area. A good insurance agent is your best asset to help design the ideal coverage for your boat and yacht insurance needs.
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Imagine embarking on a Majorca yacht sailing holiday off the sunny coast of Spain. A typical day consists of 70°F weather with mild winds that are perfect for sailing. Add in white sand beaches, endless swimming coves with clear turquoise waters, quaint beachside restaurants, and you’ve got the perfect Majorca (or Mallorca) yacht sailing holiday.
Cruising Along on a Majorca Yacht Sailing Holiday“The Beneteau 47 was everything we expected...we had excellent winds and the weather was kind to us. Again many thanks, yours Martyn” ~ Costa del Sol, Inter Yacht Charter – May 2007“I would like to thank you on behalf of all of us for the way you welcomed us on our recent (Mallorca) charter. All the staff we met were very helpful and friendly. The boat was beautifully presented, extremely comfortable and very well equipped. I can assure you that we will be booking again and that I will have no hesitation recommending you to my sailing chums." ~ Ian Hollier – Charter Mallorca“We sailed along the south side of the island and spent about half time on anchorage. A. Frestad & Family, Sweden” ~ Mallorca, Inter Yacht Charter - August 2006More Majorca yacht sailing holiday testimonials...."...a very big thank you to all for making our time in Mallorca so enjoyable. Your attention to detail and your friendliness really made a difference. The details such as airport transfers and provisions on board were great... You certainly have perfected the art of client satisfaction!" ~ Tina Morris – Charter Mallorca“We would all like to thank you for a great charter holiday. We had a fab time on the Tripitaka. She was fun and responsive to sail, and equipped very well. We especially appreciated your efforts to make everything run smoothly (including the weather!) and it was very comforting to know we could contact you at any time during the charter to check local weather conditions or to discuss any boat queries. I'm sure we'll return to Mallorca at some point and will definitely come to you again to charter.” Judith, Rebecca, & Andy – Mallorca Yacht CharterCruising Along on a Majorca Yacht Sailing Holiday
The Mediterranean island of Majorca offers 341 miles of coast to explore and over 50 secluded bays. Enjoy sailing to the bustling fishing villages of Andratx, Soller, or Pollensa to the north; worthwhile stops around the island include Porto Colom, Porto Cristo, Cala d’Or, Cala Llombars, Magaluf, Palma Nova, and Palma de Mallorca Bay.
Whether you sail your own catamaran or sailboat (sailing license required) or rent a vessel from a charter company, you’ll find a host of options for marinas and mooring along with opportunities to scuba dive, water ski, wind surf, or sunbath along the Spanish coastline. If you’ll be sailing off Majorca during the summer months, it’s advisable to book mooring reservations in advance; provisions and fuel can be purchased at the many well-stocked marinas along your sailing route.
With 300 days of sunshine per year, you’ll almost be guaranteedthat your Majorca yacht sailing holiday will be smooth sailing all the way.
