Cruise Maldives - Force Blue Feb/March 2008

The charter motor yacht FORCE BLUE is available in the Maldives for charters between February 10 and March 20, 2008.

FORCE BLUE is a 207-foot (62.33m) Royal Denship motoryacht based out of Male.

CHARTER RATE: Euro 245,000 (high season) Euro 235,000 (low), plus all expenses.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Master king on main deck. Vanity. Jacuzzi
1 x queen. Tub
1 x twin. Tub
2 x queen. Jacuzzi
1 king (VIP). Jacuzzi
Full gym on below deck
SPA center : Steamshower, Hammam, Sauna jacuzzi, hydro massage. Massage room

WATERSPORTS.:
Snorkel gear, 2 x 2-man wave runners, water skis

TENDERS:
BAT 37" with 2 Honda, 8,20m Taka Limousine in Mahogany wood, 9m Pascoe with 2 BMW engines

Contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

TACHYON, Summer Vacation 2007

We sent an email to some of our favorite charter boats to ask what they did on THEIR summer vacation...



Here's what Eric & Jacque of the charter yacht TACHYON, a 47-foot catamaran, had to say:

Hey Sheila and Bob!

We just got back from our first charter of the season, and now have a few moments to get to our email!

We had a great summer in the mountains of Colorado where we spent 2 months in Grand Lake Colorado sailing (Eric was racing E-scows on Grand Lake, competing for the Lipton Cup -- he crewed on a boat that got second place!), water skiing, hiking and camping, doing a bit of horseback riding, and generally resting up and hanging out with our friends.

We had a wonderful time and are now gearing up for a very busy season!

Unfortunately, I'm using Eric's computer as mine has suddenly refused to recharge itself -- all our pictures are on my computer so I can't send one...sorry!

That's OK, Jacques. We'll get some photos when we see you in a couple of weeks when we sail over to the Virgin Islands for the charter yacht shows.

View TACHYON's brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact us, Paradise Connections, to book Tachyon : CLICK HERE

Friday BOAT Cat Blogging: Jacob on FLAME

Today's boat cat is Jacob who lives aboard the charter motor yacht FLAME.

Jacob is a fabulous charter cat. He really does the balance of entertainer, but not too-much-in -your-face charter host. His folks are very pleased with him and Flame's guests have adored him.

This morning, we asked Barbara and Wayne for a new photo and a bit about Jacob. Here is what they said:

Jacob is skinny in this picture cause he was still a kitten. He is still pretty slim but he has this funny droopy stomach that the vet says is very normal, just usual in older cats.

Jake is two years old. We got him at the St Thomas (USVI) humane society when he chose us for parents. I sat down in the cat enclosure and he climbed in my lap. I put him down to check out the other kittens and he climbed back on... my heart was won! He is not a lap cat for other people...

He likes to interrupt me when I am at the computer. When he was little he would lie on the computer keyboard and roll around listening to it beep! I had to stop that when somehow he managed to make my entire picture file go away. He loves to lie on the counter at the bottom of the steps going into the main salon so he can keep track of everyone. Me, he whacks as I go by so he can get attention. He is playful in the morning and the evening.. right now he is finding the charging cord for the phone a fun toy. He is also fond of hunting flies. I suppose the funniest thing about him is that he uses the toilet. We used the insert to train him and now he is down to the last ring with no litter in it. Last summer Wayne and I did a charter on Eliza (they had no crew and were in a panic) and we told them we come with cat. Jake just rolled with the punches and used the toilet there just like on Flame (on land he uses the great outdoors).

Well, obviously I could go on and on about him! He is just the sweetest, good natured cat!

You can see another post (June 12, 2006) with Jacob and Flame HERE.

Unfortunately, Flame won't be at the November St. Thomas charter yacht show as they will be on charter. But, as we will be in the Virgin Islands aboard our boat, we will probably run into them and catch up on everything... including more pictures!

View FLAME's brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact us, Paradise Connections, to book Flame : CLICK HERE

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2008

If you are interested in chartering a yacht for next year's Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25, 2008) PLEASE do so as soon as possible. Boats book up quickly and dockage is difficult to obtain the closer it gets.



Also, please note that yachts for the festivals are generally more expensive than a hotel. This is not a way to save money...

Check our Cannes Page for dates of various festivals : CLICK HERE

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS for yachts for Cannes Festivals and Expositions (Cannes Film Festival, Lions, MIPCOM, MIP-TV) and the Monaco Grand Prix : CLICK HERE

PHAEDRUS, Summer Vacation 2007

We sent an email to some of our favorite charter boats to ask what they did on THEIR summer vacation...

Here's what Leslie & Charles of the charter yacht PHAEDRUS had to say:

We had a lovely summer on the 14 acres we bought in western North Carolina, SE of Asheville. We bought a 25' marine shipping container to put our "Stuff" in & a 36' 5th wheel travel trailer to call home while we're there. Movin' up from boat bums to trailer trash!

We did alot of planting, 5 maple trees, 3 apples, crepe myrtles, roses, day lilies & iris. Charles rented a bush hog & we cleared about an acre of blackberry brambles & grape vines which were taking over the trees (Charles fell in love with this brush hog).

Our time there was short but we got a lot done. Next year, nature trails.



Leslie & Charles & Lila

Look forward to seeing Phaedrus and the gang at the St. Thomas charter yacht show in a couple of weeks!

Phaedrus is still OPEN for CHRISTMAS!

View PHAEDRUS : CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info : CLICK HERE

Schooner BONNIE LYNN, Summer Vacation 2007

We sent an email to some of our favorite charter boats to ask what they did on THEIR summer vacation...

Here's what Earl & Bonnie had to say:

We had a great season in Newport in June, then Maine July - September and now back in Newport to finish out the charter season. We will again be dockside at the Newport Harbor Hotel for the winter. Only a few miles from our son and his wife. I take care of our 17 month old grandson, Simon two days a week. Quite a change from chartering, but we wouldn't miss this time with him.

Next summer we will be sailing to Nova Scotia and chartering there July and early August, then back to Maine for the rest of the season.

Cheers, Bonnie

View the Schooner Bonnie Lynn : CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connection for more info : CLICK HERE

PROMENADE, Summer Vacation 2007

We sent an email to some of our favorite charter boats to ask what they did on THEIR summer vacation...

Here's what Lisa & Rich had to say:

Hi there,

Good to hear from you, hope both of you are well!

Myself and Rich have literally just returned from our hol's! We spent one week in Orlando and four weeks in Peru! Peru was an amazing country, lots of desert which I didn't realise. We had time to do a tour of the whole southern part, starting in Lima, then Nasca to see the strange lines in the desert, from there to Arequipa, where we did lots of activity stuff, quad bikes, horse riding, went to see the largest canyon in the world and the Condors that live there. It is also an area over 5000 metres above sea level so we had the altitude and lack of air to contend with too! We went to Lake Titikaka, the highest navagable lake in the world, took the Orient Express to Cusco, from where we did a week in the jungle of Manu. Lots of insane wildlife, the worst being a tarantula crawling out of Rich's hiking boots!

Food was amazing. It was the only time travelling I have put weight on! We ate some weird and wonderful things, we chewed coco leaves for altitude sickness and drank it as tea, we ate guinea pig! (see attached picture), tripe soup, alpaca (related to the Llama, it was my favourite!).

Best regards,

Lisa and Rich (Promenade)

Lisa also sent a couple of photos of their NASCAR excursion while they were in Orlando... (click photos for larger image)



Promenade is still available for CHRISTMAS!

View PROMENADE's brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info : CLICK HERE

BLITHE SPIRIT, Summer Vacation 2007

We sent an email to some of our favorite charter boats to ask what they did on THEIR summer vacation...

Here's what Dominique & Michel of Blithe Spirit had to say:

We are in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago having fun redecorating Blithe Spirit: new deck paint, new cockpit cushions, new pedestal, so more room in the cockpit, new cockpit table, some new sails, lots of fresh varnish, she looks stunning. As for us, after dieting and exercising we are in great shape and ready to start the upcoming season.

We are sampling fun Indian vegetarian dishes and adding new recipes to our menu and taking spices back with us to St. Thomas; welcome everyone.
Dominique and Michel

Blithe Spirit is still OPEN for NEW YEARS!

View BLITHE SPIRIT's brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info : CLICK HERE

10% DISCOUNTS ON SELECTED WEEKS / BOATS

BOOK BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2007 and get 10% off these selected "Sail Weeks" on the following catamarans. Availability as of October 18, 2007 email us for current availability...

November 8-15, 2007

• Encore
• Bliss
• Moon Shadow
• Wild Thing
• Yes Dear
  

November 16-23, 2007:

• Bliss
• Yes Dear

January 17-24, 2008:

• Encore
• Moon Shadow
• Secret Oasis
• Toucan Play
• Wild Thing
• Yes Dear
  

June 4-11, 2008:

• Encore
• Seas The Moment
• Bliss
• Moon Shadow
• Toucan Play
• Wild Thing
• Yes Dear
  

You can get their "normal" rates HERE then click on MULTIHULLS.

These boats offer diving for certified divers at the price of $30/dive/diver.

Contact PARAIDSE CONNECTIONS for more info: CLICK HERE
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New Catamaran : YES DEAR

Introducing YES DEAR, a new Voyage 580 (58-foot) catamaran.



Yes Dear has three crew, is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, each with ensuite heads.


The Salon features a Bose sound system, a Flat Screen TV, CD, DVD and I-Pod docking station. There are also stereo speakers in the cockpit and on the mast. Each stateroom is equipped with its own flat screen TV/DVD player.

Recreational equipment include a 16ft tender with a 90hp engine for waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, snorkeling and fishing trips and floating mattresses. Dive compressor for SCUBA diving which is available onboard but not included in your package the rate is $30 per dive/per certified diver (this includes rental of equipment). Some islands in the Leewards and Windwards restrict diving from yachts, diving is then only available with local operators. Standard bar and gourmet cuisine are included in your vacation package, your professional crew of 3 will be your captain, local guide, chef, divemaster and watersport instructor.

Yes Dear's Tentative Cruising Schedule

• Nov 7 – March 30 : Virgin Islands
• April 5 – May 31 : Antigua /Leewards Islands
• June 5 – Oct 26 : St. Vincent Grenada / Windward Islands

See our web page for YES DEAR: CLICK HERE

For more info or to book Yes Dear, contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

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Christmas & New Years 2007 Sailing Vacations UPDATE

CONTACT PARADISE CONNECTIONS FOR CURRENT HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY

Check out current special offers on crewed charter yachts. 

CLICK HERE FOR SPECIAL OFFERS

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MAROLANGA, Summer Vacation 2007

We sent an email to some of our favorite charter boats to ask what they did on THEIR summer vacation...

Here's what Marcella & Gus wrote:

Dear Sheila, Dear Bob,

We are now in Salzburg and our grandkids are with us; they had a vacation week from school. The weather is the same as you said from St. Martin, grey and cloudy. The difference is, it is cold here, I miss the warmth! But the forecast says, next week the sun is back, but temperature is still much colder than in the Caribbean. It is fall and we have a beautiful Indian summer in all colours. We were yesterday with our grandchildren Kay-Vivian (8) and Vanessa (6) in the mountains around Salzburg in a cannyon hiking and we did some pictures. It was really interesting with that loud waterfalls and narrow path hiking up and down through that canyon. Today our son Oliver and our grandchildren driving back home to Stuttgart were they live. Our daughter couldn't come with, she got a new interesting job and couldn't go away. We will stay for 10 more days here in our condo in Salzburg then we drive to Stuttgart to our family and fly out there on Oct. 23rd. back in the warmth!

Sasha got thicker hairs, he loves to sit on our balcony outside in the cold looking at passing birds in the trees around. And of course he loves to play with our grandkids. When we drove from Stuttgart to here he was sitting free in the car and was looking outside and after a while he was sleeping all the way. Real travel cat, no problems and such a lovely and good boy with his cute face! We are so happy and lucky to have him around. But he gained weight, I guess the cold makes him eating more.

Hope, you are both well - we are doing both fine and Gus' eye is nearly 100% okay again. [Gus had cataract surgery. He had his other eye fixed last year]. Next week in the sunshine we will bicycling along the Salzach River which is close to our condo.

Sending warm regards and a hug to both of you,
Marcella and Gus

View MAROLANGAs brochures: CLICK HERE and HERE TOO

Contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

SASKIANNA : New yacht in our charter fleet

SASKIANNA, the 57-foot, Bruce King sloop built at the same Maine yard as her sistership, Whitehawk, is heading to the Caribbean for this coming winter 2007/8 season.



Her fine lines, traditional hull and teak decks turn heads wherever she goes. Below decks her white enamel paint and varnished teak trim echo the classic interiors of Nat Herreshoff, set off with slate blue ultra suede upholstery new this spring (2007). Saskianna has been lovingly and meticulously maintained by professional captains since being launched in 1985.

With two guest cabins Saskianna is best suited to family cruising. Her en suite aft master has private access to the cockpit and offers both double and single berths, plus a vanity with seat, mirror and sink. The forward cabin has generous storage, upper/lower single berths and shares the forward head with the crew. Recent upgrades include the installation of air conditioning and electric heads and the refit of a separate crew cabin is close to completion.

Winter rates: USD $9,500/wk for 2 guests, $12,000/wk for 4 guests - All inclusive except bar/bev, cruising taxes...

Currently (as of Oct.14,2007) available for BOTH Christmas & New Years!

We look forward to seeing Saskianna at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December.

View SASKIANNA's brochure : CLICK HERE

Contact us to book Saskianna, or for more info : CLICK HERE

THREE MOONS, Summer Vacation 2007

We sent an email to some of our favorite charter boats to ask what they did on THEIR summer vacation...



Here's Shelly's report:

Where do you go on vacation when you work and live in the world’s best sailing area? Canada! We had a great time last week hiking the Canadian Rockies! It was the first time in ten years that we played in the snow! The upper elevations were cold on our warm Caribbean toes; but we loved every minute! We started our adventure at Lake Louise spending three days hiking around the magnificent Fairmont Lake Louise Chateau and lake area. Our next couple of days was spent enjoying the views on one of the “10 Best Drives In the World” to Jasper. We wrapped up our week in Banff with a luxurious stay in the Presidential Suite at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

Shelly & Randy

View Three Moon's brochures: CLICK HERE and HERE

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS to book: CLICK HERE

GRAUNYA - Summer Vacation 2007

We sent an email to some of our favorite charter boats to ask what they did on THEIR summer vacation...


Mike in Chicago

Captain/Chef Mike of Graunya, worked in the windy city this summer sailing on Lake Michigan. This was his second summer season working in Chicago aboard the 36-foot sloop Crescendo and the 76-foot gaff-rigged, topsail schooner Red Witch.

Next month Mike will be returning to Graunya, his 51-foot Beneteau, who has spent her summer vacation at a boatyard in Trinidad. This will be Mike's 16th season chartering and he still enjoys it. We had a party of three guys aboard Graunya this Spring for the Jimmy Buffett concert in Anguilla. A great time was had by all! Thanks Mike!!!

View GRAUNYA's brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact PARADISE CONNECTIONS to book Graunya: CLICK HERE