Charter Motoryacht McGregor this season

We received a newsletter from Tim & Julie of McGregor this morning... Here it is: (click the image to make it larger)



View MacGregor's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

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Hurricane OMAR

Just wanted to let everyone know that Paradise Connections is OK. We moved into the Simpson Bay Lagoon (St. Martin) for Hurricane Omar and all is well :)



We hope to have internet access on the boat again very soon. Thank you MacDonalds for providing free WiFi.

You can read more about our Hurricane Omar experience HERE.

As you can see, we are a bit different from other brokers... We live full time on our boat and love to see the charter yachts outside of the confines of the formal charter yacht shows.

Catamaran Available For New Years Charter

Due to a cancellation, the 4-cabin (8 guests), 58-foot catamaran MOON SHADOW is available for in the British Virgin Islands for a New Years charter beginning on December 28th or thereafter.



We don't expect this opportunity to last very long as the 8-pax cats have been booked up for New Years for quite some time! So don't hesitate... JUST DO IT :)

NEW YEARS CHARTER RATES:

• $23,751/wk for up to 8 guests, all-inclusive

View MOON SHADOW's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book your holiday sailing vacation: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com
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Catamaran MAUNI - Charter Belize this winter

Looking for a different Caribbean location for your sailing vacation this year? How about a yacht charter in Belize aboard the beautiful 62-foot Sunreef catamaran, MAUNI.



RATE: for up to 6 guests, inclusive of food, beverages and fuel

• $28,000/wk (Applicable for US residents only, for other countries, please see Euro rate)
• 20,000 euros/wk

As you can see, the large master stateroom takes up most of the starboard hull. The other two guests cabins are located in the port hull. The aft port cabin has a Queen berth with a single pullman which allows flexible accommodations. The forward port cabin has a Double.

Sorry, MAUNI is already booked for Christmas and New Years in Belize.

View MAUNI's online brochure: CLICK HERE
This link includes October 2008's password. If you cannot view their brochure, let us know!

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

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

Charter Catamaran AMARYLLIS offers FREE dive

The charter catamaran Amaryllis, a 45-foot Privilege, is offering a dive promotion for their 2008/9 charter season.



From Bruce & Laura, owner-operators of Amaryllis:

As a promotion for the 2008/2009 season we will be offering our guests a free rendezvous dive. We love rendezvous diving because our diving-certified guests get to go for a two-tank dive with professionals who can give them a first-rate diving experience and we can attend to our non-diving guests, taking them to a beach or snorkel spot or secluded anchorage. It's win-win for everyone. No sitting on a mooring at a rolly dive site waiting for divers. Everyone gets full attention and a day tailored to their interests.

AMARYLLIS is a 45-foot, Privilege catamaran that accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins.

View their online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

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

Have an OYSTER for Christmas 2008 - Caribbean Yacht Charter Holiday Sailing Vacation

For those of you who would like to spend the Christmas and/or New Year's holidays aboard a luxury crewed Oyster charter yacht, you are in luck!

We still have a few exceptional Oysters available for the Christmas & New Years 2008-2009 holiday season.

• For up to 4 guests:

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VENTURE - Oyster 62: Availability: Caribbean, Open for Christmas AND New Years Holiday Rate: (plus bar & beverages) $15,400 for 2 guests $16,500 for 4 guests Online brochure: CLICK HERE

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• For up to 6 guests:

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BLUE DESTINY - Oyster 655: Availability: British Virgin Islands, open from Dec.26th Holiday Rate: (plus bar & beverages) £11,550 for 2 guests £12,100 for 4 guests £12,650 for 6 guests Online brochure: CLICK HERE

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FLYING DUCKMAN - Oyster 655: Availability: Grenadines, Open from Dec.28th Holiday Rate: (plus bar & beverages) £11,550 for 2 guests £12,100 for 4 guests £12,650 for 6 guests Online brochure: CLICK HERE

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KOLUKA - Oyster 72: Availability: Antigua, Open for Christmas AND New Years Holiday Rate: (Plus ALL expenses) £15,400 for up to 6 guests Online brochure: CLICK HERE

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OCEANA - Oyster 82: Availability: British Virgin Islands, Open from Dec.26th Holiday Rate: (Plus ALL Expenses) £17,600 for up to 6 guests Online brochure: CLICK HERE

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RATES / Terms:

• PLUS BAR/BEVERAGES: Inclusive of the charter fee is the yacht, food, and crew. Extra are expenses for bar, communications [your use of the yacht's satellite or mobile phone] , fuel [in excess of four hours engine running time], marina-type berthing, and cruising taxes.
• PLUS ALL EXPENSES: Inclusive of the charter fee is the yacht, and crew. Provisions for guests, running expenses, including fuel, are extra.

To book one of these fine yachts or for more information, contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

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

BOOK NOW
and
HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!

:)

Trans Atlantic Yacht Charter November 2008

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters for more info: CLICK HERE

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

HIGHLAND BREEZE is also offering a TransAtlantic charter in conjunction with the ARC: CLICK HERE for previous post.

Looking forward to your inquiries!

OCTOBER Less than 85 days till Christmas!

Well, it's October already! Kids are back in school... Football season has started... The World Series is coming up... Halloween candy in the stores... Presidential debates... Less than 85 shopping days till Christmas!!!

Plus, isn't it time to start planning your next sailing vacation?

Whether it is a quick getaway for two or an occasion for some family quality-time, contact Paradise Connections and we'll help get the right boat for YOU!

There are still some excellent yachts available for Christmas, but New Years has been pretty well booked up for some time... Never hurts to ask though :) We'll see what we can do!

Ring in the New Year with Nessie! There's still a couple of cabins available on the Barge Scottish Highlander for their 4-night Hogmanay cruise.

Don't wait too long, though... the sooner we can start, the better! We already have bookings for November 2009!

Visit our web site: CLICK HERE

Contact us: CLICK HERE

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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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Enjoy a New England sailing vacation yacht charter this Autumn 2008

There's still time to enjoy a New England sailing vacation this Autumn. Enjoy New England at its best with bright blue skies, fine sailing and uncrowded harbors! These excellent yachts are ready to sail!

ASHLANA

Ashlana is a Little Harbor 53. Owner/hosts Tom Hampson & Christie MacConnell are eager to make summer last a little longer with a charter or two before they leave for the Caribbean. Great sailing and a wonderful time to visit Block Island, the Vineyard and Nantucket.

Accommodations for up to four guests in two cabins. Master cabin aft has 2 double berths with ensuite head and shower. Guests may choose one of the two forward cabins: The forepeak has 2 lower singles with a filler to make a double, the port forward (crew) cabin has upper/lower singles. The forward head and shower are shared with the crew.

Guests praise Christie's cooking and Tom's sailing skills, and most of all their gracious hospitality.

Summer Rates:

• $10,700/wk for 2 guests, plus all expenses
• $11, 900/wk for 4 guests, plus all expenses

Ashlana is still available for Christmas & New Year charters in the Caribbean

ASHLANA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

MELINKA

MELINKA, an 80-foot Swan, is available for charter out of Newport through October 14 2008.

Accommodations for six in three ensuite cabins with generous twin berths located aft of the salon. The master has twin lower singles, port and starboard guest cabins have upper/lower singles. (No double berths.) Leather upholstery and fine oil paintings lend a 'gentlemen's club' feeling to the salon.

American Captain Forrest Shropshire, the head of MELINKA's international crew, has thirty years' experience sailing the East coast of the US and the Caribbean. Chef Maria Teresa Beddoes grew up on the Channel Island of Jersey and speaks fluent French, Spanish and Portuguese. A second generation professional sailor from Antigua is Mate Jace Hector.

Summer Rates:

• $ 18,500/wk for up to 6 guests, plus all expenses.

Melinka is still available for Christmas & New Year charters in the Caribbean

MELINKA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

BONNIE LYNN

BONNIE LYNN, a 72-foot schooner, offers flexible accommodations for 6 in three cabins with double and single berths (two full guest baths).

Captains Earl, born and bred in Maine, and Bonnie MacKenzie provide an authentic New England experience. The warm, relaxed atmosphere and Bonnie's wonderful seafood bring guests back time and again. Her "chowda" is not to be missed!

SUMMER RATES: all inclusive, except bar/beverages, dockage

• $9,500/wk for 2 guests
• $11,000/wk for 4 guests
• $12,000/wk for 6 guests

BONNIE LYNN's online brochure: CLICK HERE

VENTURE

VENTURE is a beautiful Oyster 62 sloop with a crew of two. Venture accommodates up to 4 guests in 2 cabins.

RATE: Plus all expenses

• $14,000/wk for 2 guests
• $15,000/wk for 4 guests

Venture is still available for Christmas & New Years charters in the Caribbean

VENTURE's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Or, maybe your budget is a bit tight but you would still like to go sailing? We would highly recommend Storm Petrel.

STORM PETREL

We are looking forward to Phil & Laura's return to the Caribbean in November, but you can enjoy their company NOW!

Storm Petrel is a Robert's designed 44-foot Offshore 44 sloop. Phil Levine is the captain and owner of Storm Petrel. His chef/crew is his girlfriend, Laura. Storm Petrel has a queen cabin aft and a V-berth cabin forward. They have an 11-foot dinghy with 15HP motor, windsurfer, hammock, snorkel equipment. Besides enjoying windsurfing, we recently learned that Phil also does kite boarding! In fact he has three kites and a couple of boards on his boat, in addition to his wind surfing gear. Alcoholic beverages are not included in their rates, but will stock with your preferences at cost.

RATE: All inclusive, except bar & dockage

• $4150/wk for 2 guests
• $4900/wk for 4 guests

Storm Petrel is still available for both Christmas & New Years charters in the Caribbean: Virgin Islands

STORM PETREL's online brochure: CLICK HERE

You should be able to find something here to fill the bill, tickle your fancy, floats your boat, is your cup of tea... :)

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to assist you with your sailing vacation: CLICK HERE

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

Charter motoryacht SILVER SEAS - Annapolis/Baltimore Fall 2008

Motor yacht SILVER SEAS is available for charter through October 15, 2008, based out of Annapolis.

SILVER SEAS is a 107-foot, Pristine Elegant Burger motoryacht and accommodates up to 8 guests in four cabins.



SILVER SEAS is an ideal yacht for an elegant Autumn cruise. Enjoy delicious seafood (especially the famous Bay Crabs!), gorgeous sandy beaches, inland rivers, and historic towns such as Annapolis and the vibrant city of Baltimore.

Captain Tim Merrick and his crew are standing by to welcome you aboard!

• RATE: $38,000/wk plus all expenses, for up to 8 guests
  

View Silver Seas' online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book Silver Seas! CLICK HERE

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

Pirates of the Caribbean - Talk Like a Pirate Day

Drumbeat is under new ownership

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Let's start planning your sailing vacation!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters

For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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MAROLANGA - Additional charter comments

We posted comments from the Wilcox family charter a few days ago (see the post a bit down the page) but then we asked Steve for comments about Sasha the cat, and also about his kids...

"I meant to mention Sasha in the other message. He was remarkably well behaved and a delight to have as a member of the crew! The boys were never bored and were worn out by bedtime! Sleeping on the trampolines under the stars was the best! Attached are a few pics!
- Steve"

Sasha is a super ship's cat!






Marcella & Gus with the Wilcox kids


Marcella & Gus with the parents.

Thanks again Gus & Marcella for another happy charter. We know we can always depend on you!

View Marolanga's online brochures: CLICK HERE and HERE TOO

Contact Paradise Connections for more information on chartering and to book Marolanga: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com/
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SHINING STAR Lower charter rates for new season

The charter motoryacht Shining Star, has lowered their rates for the new charter season, and up to two kids under the age of 12 can come along for free.



SHINING STAR is a fully air conditioned, 58-foot DeFever motor yacht which accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins with ensuite heads; two with full Queen berths, and the other with a Queen V-berth (not bunks as shown in layout diagram).

Shining Star has a 15-foot dinghy with a 60HP 4-stroke motor, waterskis, tube, wakeboard, two-person kayak, fishing gear, snorkel equipment, etc. Mike is a dive instructor and diving is included in their rates for both certified and non-certified divers.

ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES:

• $10,000/wk for 2 guests
• $11,000/wk for 3 guests
• $12,000/wk for 4 guests
• $13,000/wk for 5 guests
• $14,000/wk for 6 guests

1 or 2 kids under the age of 12 are free. (If it is a 6-person charter with 2 free kids, the crew takes one of the cabins and the kids can have the pull-out Queen in the salon).

SHINING STAR is available for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS.

View Shining Star's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters for more information: CLICK HERE

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