Catamaran AMARYLLIS - Early season discount

The charter catamaran AMARYLLIS, a 45-foot Privilege catamaran, is offering an early season special!

AMARYLLIS is offering a $750 discount for 7-night (or more) yacht charters taking place before December 15, 2008. Currently open for Thanksgiving!



Laura and Bruce, owner-operators of Amaryllis recently sent us this announcement:

AMARYLLIS is ideal for two couples or families of four. Our all-inclusive rate is $10,000. With 20 years experience sailing in the VI, we know we can provide our guests with the vacation they've dreamed of, whether they are first time visitors to the VI or repeat charterers looking to revisit favorite spots and discover new ones. We offer the best in food and drink and a variety of water sports including snorkeling, wind-surfing, kayaking, tubing (for the kids) and a complementary rendezvous dive.

We are looking forward to visiting Amaryllis when we sail up to the Virgin Islands at the end of this month, and of course, at the St. Thomas charter yacht show, too. Bruce is from Seattle so we'll have lots to talk about on that front :)

SAVE 20% on Catamaran Charters in October and December 2008

Take advantage of this special offer and save 20% on an all-inclusive, crewed catamaran charter for selected weeks in October and December 2008.



OCTOBER 22-29, 2008 - BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Encore, Moon Shadow, and Wild Thing are still currently available for this special week in October.

Online brochures:

• ENCORE (50-foot cat / 4 cabins / 2 crew)
• MOON SHADOW (58-foot cat / 4 cabins / 2 crew)
• WILD THING (58-foot cat / 4 cabins / 2 crew)

DECEMBER 9-16, 2008 - BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Encore, Seas the Moment, and Moon Shadow are still currently available for this special week in December.

Online brochures:

• ENCORE (50-foot cat / 4 cabins / 2 crew)
• SEAS THE MOMENT (50-foot cat / 4 cabins / 2 crew)
• MOON SHADOW (58-foot cat / 4 cabns / 2 crew)

RATES:

Encore & Seas the Moment:

• Standard rates: 2&3=$13300 / 4=$14308 / 6=$15673 / 8=$17465
  
• 20% off: 2&3=$10,640 / 4=$11,447 / 6=$12,539 / 8=$13,972
  

Moon Shadow & Wild Thing:

• Standard rates: up to 6=$19,733 / 7=$20,433 / 8=$21,077
  
• 20% off: up to 6=$15,787 / 7=$16,347 / 8=$16,862
  

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Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com
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Free Madonna VIP Concert Tickets included with charter

Book Seagull II now and receive 8 VIP tickets for Madonna's September 25th concert in Budva, Montenegro.



SEAGULL II is available for charter in Croatia for their low seasonal rate of €80,000/week, plus all expenses, but NO delivery fees.

This would sure brighten up a Madonna fan's day! Go for it!!!

Seagull II is a cool, classic motoryacht with some nice features...

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Length: 177 feet / 54m
Guests: up to 12
Guest cabins: 7
Crew: 9
Rate: €80,000/week, plus all expenses, but NO delivery fees.

View Seagull IIs online brochure: CLICK HERE

For more information, contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

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TransAtlantic Charter ARC 2008 with Highland Breeze - New discounted rate

Charter yacht HIGHLAND BREEZE, a 112-foot Swan, has reduced their rate for the 2008 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) November 22 through December 13, 2008 from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Canary Islands) to St. Lucia.



Currently, Highland Breeze is the largest yacht entered in the ARC race and is definitely a contender to win this annual trans-Atlantic event. Charterers need little experience and will enjoy being an active crew member learning to sail while enjoying this superb yacht and racing across the Atlantic.

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Nautor’s Swan yachts are considered the ultimate ocean-going, performance, luxury sailing yacht of unrivalled build quality.

HIGHLAND BREEZE sleeps up to 8 guests in 3 spacious cabins. Her master cabin is located aft and has a queen size bed as well as a lounge area complete with writing desk. Her master cabin also has satellite TV, DVD and video. The second and third guest cabins each have two lower twin beds along with a pullman berth. All cabins have their own private ensuite facilities, DVD player and radio system.

RATE:
The ALL-INCLUSIVE rate which includes food, drinks, fuel, race entry, berths, and sailing lessons, for this popular, annual ARC rally / race has been reduced to €85,000 for a 3-week charter for up to 8 guests.

DATE:
November 22 through December 13, 2008
Gran Canaria to St. Lucia

MORE INFO:
Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

So, if you want a yacht charter for the ARC, consider Highland Breeze!

Or, if you do not want to charter the entire boat, perhaps you'd like to consider a cabin on the 70-foot luxury catamaran, Blue Guru: CLICK HERE for post

PROMENADE - Sail Dive BVI Cabin Cruise Spring 2009

The popular BVI sail / dive trimaran PROMENADE is almost fully booked for next season (2008/9) but Kerry has opened up one week especially for a cabin cruise charter in the British Virgin Islands from March 29th through April 4, 2009.

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This is a wonderful opportunity for couples (especially divers) to charter such a fun yacht with oodles of toys and lots of space for an affordable rate.

There are currently 4 cabins available. The cabin rate for this 6-night charter is $3,600 for 2 people (not each person).

BOOK NOW!!!

OPEN DATES for private charters, current availability for 2009:

• Jan. 30 - Feb 6 (Friday - Friday)
• March 29 - April 4 (Sunday - Saturday) - CABIN CRUISE
  
• April 4-11 (late Saturday - Saturday) - Hold on dates, NOT confirmed
  
• May 23-30 (Saturday - Saturday) Hold on dates, NOT confirmed
• June 28 - July 5 (Sunday - Sunday)
  

Promenade plans to close their calendar between July 15th and Thanksgiving 2009, but Kerry says to go ahead and inquire... it never hurts to ask :)

View PROMENADE's online brochures: CLICK HERE and HERE

To book Promenade or for more information, contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

The photos in this posting were taken by Promenade and are used by permission. Be nice and do not steal :)

Catamaran MATAU special rate for September 2008

The 75-foot luxury charter catamaran MATAU, is offering a 10% discount for charters in September 2008.

MATAU is available September 4-28, 2008 for charters in Croatia, Italy or France.



- SPECIAL RATE: €31,500 plus all expenses. (for up to 8 guests)

Read more about this new catamaran in one of our previous blog postings: CLICK HERE

MATAU is currently available for a NEW YEARS charter in ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES!

View MATAU's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book MATAU or for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Charter LADY VICTORIA - Charleston to Georgia Oct 2008

Join LADY VICTORIA, an 88-foot motor yacht, on her travels southward this October (2008) from Charleston to Georgia.



From mid to early October Lady Victoria is available for a trip through this beautiful and interesting area as she heads back South for the winter.

Highlights for this area: historic cities, calm and scenic waterways, wildlife, golf, tennis, and numerous other activities.

DAY 1
Board in historic Charleston. Tour the city by horse and carriage, a great way to relax and enjoy the architecture and history of this beautiful place.

DAY 2
Cruise down the waterway to Kiawah Island and play a round of golf at the famed Ryder Cup Ocean Course, have a day at the Serendipity Spa or just enjoy the scenic and peaceful marshes.

DAY 3
Have a leisurely and calm cruise down the waterway to Beaufort, SC. Walk take a stroll through the town, or go fishing and crabbing in the creeks.

DAY 4
Stop in Hilton Head Island for a visit. Harbor Town has activities for everyone: world class golf, tennis, shopping, miles of scenic and safe bike trails set up for every level.

DAY 5
Cruise through beautiful winding creeks to the Savannah. Walk down the cobblestone streets and explore the lush parks of this historic city. Visit the Garden of Good and Evil. Plunge into the nightlife on the waterfront of River Street for an interesting evening.

DAYS 6 and 7
Cruise down the waterway through the Sea Islands of Georgia. This part of the trip has many possibilities: visiting numerous anchorages or quiet marinas in small towns, such as Isle of Hope, Cumberland Island National Park and historic Greyfield Inn. St Simons Island is a great place for beach combing.

This itinerary is, of course, flexible and Captain Shan will be happy to discuss ideas for a unique trip through this interesting, 'road less traveled' area that he knows so well.

RATE: $30,000/week + expenses for up to 8 guests

View LADY VICTORIA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Charter SHINING STAR has a Special Discount SEPT 2008

The motor yacht SHINING STAR has had a cancellation and would like to offer that week at a special discounted rate.



Book a full-week, 7-night all-inclusive charter September 24 - October 1, 2008, for only $9,000. That is a $5000 savings from their normal 4-person rate of $14,000.

Shining Star is an air conditioned, 58-foot DeFever motor yacht, and has two guest cabins with Queen berths and ensuite heads.

View SHINING STAR's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

For those of you with a larger budget and a larger party, perhaps you'd like to consider TITAN... 30,000 euro discount for charters in September 2008. See post below, or CLICK HERE.

Charter Motoryacht TITAN - Special rate for SEPT. 2008

The Charter Motor Yacht TITAN, based in Genoa, is available for Western Mediterranean charters during the month of September 2008 for the special discounted rate of 230,000 euros/week (plus all expenses) rather than their normal 260,000 euro rate.



TITAN accommodates up to 22 guests in 11 guest cabins and has a crew of 20.

TITAN went through a major refit during this past winter and has a new interior, new blue hull, new water toys and tenders.

View TITAN's online brochre : CLICK HERE
Ask us for password, if necessary.

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Charter Power Cat EAGLE RAY in Florida, Bahamas, Annapolis, New England

Special Introductory Offer: Book a charter aboard EAGLE RAY before September 30, 2008 and receive a 10% discount (not applicable for New Year's week, sorry!)



Enjoy a yachting vacation aboard the new 54-foot catamaran motor yacht, Eagle Ray, a Stealth 540.

This high-performance power yacht can reach a top speed of 50MPH and easilty cruises at 42MPH. At cruising speed, the Stealth 540 burns 30% less fuel than other motor yachts in her class!

EAGLE RAY is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each with ensuite heads. The Stealth 540 is 54 feet long and has an 18-foot wide beam. The full-width forward master cabin has a king berth, plus a flat screen TV with DVD, while the other two guest cabins have queen berths.

Stealth yachts are specifically designed with a HYSUCAT (Hydrofoil Supported Catamaran) hull to achieve unmatched performance, fuel economy, and a superior ride in any sea conditions.

EAGLE RAY offers you the opportunity to charter this exclusive high performance yacht in four fantastic destinations throughout the year:

• New England and Cape Cod - July, August and September
• Annapolis – June and October
• Miami Beach, FL – November through March
• Bahamas – April and May

EAGLE RAY offers "Captain Only" charters which means that during the charter you would be responsible for any provisioning and cooking your meals onboard and the running costs of the yacht, while the captain is responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and tender.

RATES:

$18,494, plus all expenses:

• 7-night, Monday 6pm to Monday 10am charter
• 6-night, Friday noon to Thursday noon charter

Remember 10% off the above rates if you book before the end of September 2008!!!

Eagle Ray also offers 3-night weekend rates, special mid-week rates, 2-night charters, day trips, and sunset cruises. INQUIRE!

EAGLE RAY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS!
BOOK NOW

View Eagle Ray's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com/

Special offer: 20% discount on Grenadines charter

Sail the Grenadines this fall aboard the 58-foot, 10-passenger catamaran YES DEAR and SAVE!!!



Special offer:
Save 20% on charters aboard the Catamaran Yes Dear taking place during the months of September and October 2008 in the Grenadines.

Current availability:

• September 1 - October 25, 2008

Special all-inclusive rates:

• $19,006/wk for up to 8 guests (normally $23,758)
• $20,642/wk for 9 guests (normally $25,802)
• $22,271/wk for 10 guests (normally $27,839)

View YES DEAR's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for booking info: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com/

Motoryacht EL JEFE 4-Day Special All Inclusive Package - St Martin / Anguilla / St Barths

EL JEFE is a 115' Derektor Tri-Deck Motor Yacht and accommodates up to 10 guests in 4 staterooms.



Explore all that St Maarten, Anguilla and St Barts have to offer with EL JEFE's all inclusive 4-night charter package. For added value, early boarding and a late departure will be considered.

Fly into Princess Juliana airport in St Maarten & board EL JEFE at the Portofino Marina (five minutes from airport).

DAY 1:
5:30 pm - Head out from the Simpson Bay Lagoon bridge and cruise to Anguilla for an overnight anchorage in Crocus Bay.

DAY 2:
After breakfast, take a short cruise and spend the morning swimming and snorkeling along the protected cliffs in Little Bay. Late morning, depart for Prickly Pear Cay for lunch and swimming. Mid-afternoon, raise anchor for a cruise to Pinel Island, French St Martin and Orient Bay for overnight anchorage.

DAY 3:
Take a morning cruise over to Tintamarre where you will drop anchor for island exploring, great snorkeling & a mud bath excursion. Mid-afternoon, cruise to Gustavia, St Barths for sightseeing & shopping and spend the night on the hook here.

DAY 4:
After breakfast, short cruise to Anse de Colombier for a day spent hiking, swimming & snorkeling with an overnight anchorage here.

DAY 5:
EL JEFE returns to St Maarten for the 9:30 am inbound bridge into Simpson Bay Lagoon and docks at Portofino Marina for guest departure.

RATE: US$40,000 for 4-night charter for up to 10 guests

Charter fee includes:
Diesel fuel for 3 hours cruising and generator(s), Gasoline for 15' Caribe tender/Personal watercraft, Chef’s Menu, Standard Ship's Bar, Non-alcoholic beverages, Landing fees for Pick up/Drop off, Unlimited use of tenders/waverunners, water toys.

View EL JEFE's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book, or for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com/

Coming Soon: EL JEFE's All Inclusive Package for the British Virgin Islands

LOW AIR FARES TO PARIS - September October 2008

LOW PARIS AIR FARES - French Barge Vacation Cruise September-October 2008

We received an email from American Airlines this week, informing us that they have a special offer of low-priced fares on flights to Paris for September and October 2008. This would be a good time to treat yourself to a French barge vacation holiday :)

For more info, Read our post: CLICK HERE...

Visit the Barge Vacation section of our web site:
http://www.paradiseconnections.com/barges/

Read our Canal Barge Vacation Blog: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

Catamaran MATAU discounts week for Venice Charter August 2009

We have just learned that the 75-foot luxury charter catamaran MATAU, is offering a 10% discount for a Venice, Italy charter for August 19-26, 2008.

- SPECIAL RATE: €31,500 plus all expenses. (for up to 8 guests)



In September, MATAU is available in Croatia, Italy or France - depending on demand.

Read more about this new catamaran in one of our previous blog postings: CLICK HERE

MATAU is currently available for a NEW YEARS charter in ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES!

View MATAU's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book MATAU or for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Sail the Grenadines and save 20% Sept-Oct 2008

YES DEAR, a 58-foot, 10-passenger catamaran, is offering a 20% discount for charters in the Grenadines this September and October 2008.



Currently available September 1 - October 24, 2008 in the Grenadines.

BOOK NOW AND SAVE MORE: Book by July 31st and beat their price increase that goes in effect August 1st.

All-inclusive rates include: yacht, captain & chef/hostess, all on-board meals, beverages & standard ship's bar, air conditioning (including overnight), windsurfing, water skiing, wake boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing.

RATES (8 days, 7 nights)

Discounted rates if charter confirmed before August 1, 2008:

• $17,287 (normally $21,609) for up to 8 guests
• $18,771 (normally $23,464) for 9 guests
• $20,250 (normally $25,312) for 10 guests

YES DEAR is currently available for a Christmas charter in the British Virgin Islands!
Open December 13-27, 2008 - INQUIRE

View YES DEAR's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info & TO BOOK: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

MITI: available for LES VOILES DES SAINT TROPEZ Sept 2008

MITI, the luxury, 60-foot Sunreef sloop, is available for charter for the amazing rendez-vous of yachts LES VOILES DES SAINT-TROPEZ which will take place in the South of France September 27 through October 4, 2008.



Pamper yourself and experience an unforgettable week on the French Riveria, meeting the biggest sailing yachts in the world for an exceptional rate of 10,000 Euros/wk, plus all expenses.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is an amazing rendezvous of yachts, first run twenty-six years ago as La Nioulargue which was a traditional sailing competition, but now the Voiles de Saint-Tropez has moved upmarket and boasts both a classic yacht race and a modern regatta. The regatta gathers together the most extraordinary modern sailing boats alongside the most beautiful traditional yachts during the first week of October. A host of racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all the corners of the globe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez. The Trophée Rolex is awarded to the winner of the Classic Division over 16 meters. Saint-Tropez marks the final stage of the European Prada Challenge for Classic Yachts.

For more information, contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

SUMMER 2008 SPECIAL for Shining Star in the Virgin Islands

The motor yacht Shining Star has a brilliant special summer discount that they are offering through the end of August 2008 for week-long, all-inclusive charters in the Virgin Islands.



$10,000 FOR 7 NIGHTS FOR UP TO 4 GUESTS !!!
This is a $4000 savings over their normal rates.

For family charters, 2 additional kids aged 12 and under are free (they would be guests numbers 5 & 6)

View Shining Star's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

EUROPEAN BARGES - Special rates for special dates in 2008

Yesterday, we wrote several posts on our Barge Blog about various luxury hotel canal barges in France and Italy who have special offers / discounts for specific weeks in the remaining 2008 season. Click on the barges below to view their post.

• L'Impressionniste
• Savoir Faire
• La Belle Epoque
• Emma
• La Dolce Vita

We hope you will be able to take advantage of one of these special discounts, but if the special weeks don't work for you, there are other open weeks available, inquire!

Remember, it is not too early to book for NEXT year, 2009. Many calendars are already filling up so don't wait too long!

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com/barges/

2008 SUMMER SPECIAL for m/y ISLAND VOYAGER

The 93-foot Broward motor yacht Island Voyager has a super special offer for this summer.



For new bookings for charters taking place in the Virgin Islands between July 7th and August 15, 2008, Island Voyager is offering a 25% discount!

THAT'S QUITE A SAVINGS...

Island Voyager has a crew of three, is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins: one King, one Queen, and one with 2 lower Twins (not upper/lower bunks), each with private ensuite heads.

Diving: Laura is a dive instructor and 4 dives/week are included in their rates. More dives are available at an additional rate... inquire.

Their list of amenities include: 17' Tender w/110hp outboard, Fishing Gear, Beach Games, Snorkel Gear, Water Skis, Kneeboard, 3 Kayaks, Floating Mats, Satellite TV and Radio, Unlimited onboard Internet available through out the BVI's, etc...

RATES for July 7-August 15, 2008:

2 guests: $25,250 NOW ONLY $18,937.50
3 guests: $25,375 NOW ONLY $19,031.25
4 guests: $25,500 NOW ONLY $19,125.00
5 guests: $25,750 NOW ONLY $19,312.50
6 guests: $26,000 NOW ONLY $19,500.00

Currently available for Christmas and New Years!

View ISLAND VOYAGER's online brochures: CLICK HERE and HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters for more info: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

BAHAMAS Special Summer Offer m/y GOLDEN RULE

HOT SUMMER 2008 SPECIAL

GOLDEN RULE, a 139’ Feadship, is available in the Bahamas with NO DELIVERY FEE!

EIGHT nights for the price of SEVEN

View Golden Rule's brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com