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FLIGHT PLAN Boat for Sale

52' ovation | 2008 | $499,000.

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Flight Plan

Last updated Nov 18, 2023

Flight Plan Boat | 52' Ovation 2008

2008 52 Ovation just listed with triple IPS 600's.  This vessel has had the highest maintenance and service history since the Owner bought her in June 2021.  This Ovation has two full staterooms with ensuite heads and a third stateroom with single berths The master is full beam feels like a much larger boat.. A wonderful flybridge cruiser with long range and great handling with her triple Volvo pods.  Take yourselves and some guests on a week getaway plenty of interior and bridge room. Some of the recent upgrades and service

2022 twin Garmin 17 inch chart plotter and radar

newer eisenglas bridge enclosure

new bridge A/C unit

new bridge upholstery

new bridge fridge and icemaker

both heads been completely serviced and rebuilt parts

new center pod

other pods serviced and rebuilt

new bottom job

new battery chargers

full aft shade and screen

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by SYS Yacht Sales.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Flight Plan HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 52' Ovation 2008
• Location: Punta Gorda, FL
• Engines: Volvo Penta
• Last Updated: Nov 18, 2023
• Asking Price: $499,000
• Maximum Speed: 24 kn
• Max Draft: 4' 0''

Flight Plan additional information

• Cruising Speed: 21 kn
• Beam: 16' 4''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 610|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 200|gallon
• Holding: 1 x 80|gallon
• Max Passengers: 12
• Single Berths: 2
• Double Berths: 2

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• Builder Cobia
• Model 237 Center Console
• Category Saltwater Fishing
• HIN/IMO ACBACP46A020
• Refit Year 2024
• Condition Used
• Fuel Type Gas/Petrol
• Hull Material Fiberglass
• LOA 23' 7"
• Beam 8' 10"
• Fuel Tank 120 GAL
• Number of Engines 1
• Make Mercury
• Power HP 250.00 HP
• Location Middle

"Flight Plan" 2020 Cobia 23'

Flight plan is a 2020 Cobia 237CC in excellent condition. As part of the purchase price a new 250hp Mercury outboard, custom road trailer and new Garmin chart plotter will be installed.

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NEW ENGINE TRAILER AND CHART PLOTTER INCLUDED

“Flight Plan” is a 2020 Cobia 237CC in excellent condition. As part of the purchase price a new 250hp Mercury outboard, custom road trailer and new Garmin chart plotter will be installed. She is fully equipped with a VHF radio, rod holders and exterior cushions

Prior to selling she will receive 

• Full interior detailing 

• Full exterior detailing 

• Fresh bottom paint 

• New 250hp engine 

• New Venture road trailer 

• Winter storage till June 1 2024

Manufacturer Provided Description

Tried and true, the venerable 237 CC gives you all you need in fishability and family cruising comfort. A stem to stern level deck, flush mount hardware, recessed bow rail, and hideaway aft bench seating provide a roomy and uncluttered fishing platform. Add to that standard features like an aerated 28 gallon livewell and two, in-deck 40 gallon fish boxes and this boat comes tournament ready.

The 237 CC’s smart layout makes it just as comfortable as it is fishy. Whether sandbar hopping or going for a sunset cruise, a perfect blend of seating, storage space, and cockpit room makes for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. And like all Cobias, the 237 CC is built to ABYC standards, the highest in the marine industry, so you can be confident that there’s no safer or better built boat on the water.

Notable Extras

• Rod holders 

• Dual floor fish lockers 

• Swim ladder 

• Bow storage 

• Life jackets 

• Dock lines 

• Anchor & Chain & Rode 

• 2024 Venture road trailer

• (2) 12V batteries 

• 12V outlet at helm 

• Engine digital display 

• Trim tabs

• New Garmin chart plotter to be installed prior to purchase

• 2024 Mercury 250 with 0 hrs 

• Mercury digital display

• Hydraulic steering

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Flight plan is in excellent condition with a new 2024 Mercury 250 outboard , Chart plotter and New trailer included. Please note engine will be installed once under contract Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Latitude Yacht Brokerage. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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Spencer 59 – Boat Review

• By Capt. Ken Kreisler
• Updated: April 28, 2015

Paul Spencer made his mark as a respected captain and fisherman on the offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean. As with most of his ilk, his passion for all things nautical began at an early age with summer jobs in the North Carolina fishing charter business, and he earned his ticket by the time he was 20 years old. Armed with a personal vision of what a sport-fishing boat should be able to do and a hands-on, experienced-based approach to design and construction, he founded Spencer Yachts in 1996 in Manns Harbor, North Carolina. From its humble beginnings in a tin shed, the facility now boasts some 125 employees and custom builds from 37 to 87 feet in length. Attitudes is owned by Joe Pregont, a seasoned boat owner with a passion for real wood and sport-fishing boats with style and flair. He was drawn to Spencer Yachts with an image for his own version of the company’s time-tested, sea-proven 59-footer. “I saw Mimi , a Spencer 59 in Harbour Island in the Bahamas and really liked it,” Pregont says. “After I met Paul there and finished making the rounds stateside, I decided to build my first custom boat with him. This is my second Spencer now, and I can’t wait to get her out on the water.”

As with any custom build, the needs of the individual owner must be met. And for this particular project, it began with a request to make sure the living spaces of Attitudes were big enough, in terms of height, for the Pregont family. “Most of the boys, including my son-in-law, are on the tall side, averaging about 6 feet, 5 inches,” says Pregont. “So when we laid out the interior, we made sure Spencer and his people took that into consideration.” To that end, and without sacrificing that sleek and proportional Spencer profile, Attitudes has an average of 78 inches of headroom or more everywhere inside, from the 80 inches in the accommodations area to as high as 84 inches in the forepeak master. With some of the larger builds, there’s obviously a bit more wiggle room. However, the art aboard this boat meant that the design needed to be just right. “We measured every room layout and every space, not only on Attitudes but on others to make sure it was done to the family’s specifications,” adds Capt. Jamie Van Winkle.

A fully found galley is forward of that, and a comfortable dinette sits to starboard. For the accommodations below, it was agreed that the three–stateroom, two-head layout would include an open starboard hallway bunk, measuring some 80 inches long and 36 inches wide with massive storage below. And whether in the forepeak or guest quarters, there is more than ample space in which to keep all those necessary items for extended trips.

With excellent fit and finish noted everywhere, the salon features tons of rod and reel storage below the portside seating area.

A rod closet below allows storage for all the gear you could need.

Engine Room

Well-lit and beautifully finished, the engine room is accessed through a centerline hatch forward in the cockpit. “I had that hatch and dogging entrance door made wide enough to slide my spare props right in, eliminating any need for boxes being on the deck when we are traveling,” Van Winkle says. Once inside, the engine room offers more than ample space to access all equipment, including batteries and electric systems, pumps, valves, refrigeration units, air conditioning, sea chest, and switches. The CAT 21.5 kW generator came encased in a sound enclosure and mounted athwartships in front of the twin C18 1,150 hp Caterpillar mains. An alleyway leads from the engine space to the lazarette. Not only is it an excellent storage area with easy access, it also eliminates the need for a deck hatch, thus preventing any chance of water intrusion during a tussle with a big fish or big water.

The cockpit featured all the necessary accessories, such as mezzanine seating, fish boxes, livewell, refrigerator and freezer compartments, and a BlueWater chair. “I’ve been dealing with the company for years and really like the way Tom Ackel and his crew deliver a product,” says Van Winkle. Made with high-grade stainless hardware and selected teak, it’s the biggest one they make, and it will definitely see a lot of action on this boat. Her coamings and transom are all teak. This owner really likes his boat trimmed out as much as possible; to show off the aft end of Attitudes , about 30 coats of varnish were applied to the transom before being covered with clear coat, after which the gold-leaf name was applied and then buried in multiple layers of clear coat as well. “We go out of our way to keep the deep-drop lead and the marlins from scratching it up,” Van Winkle says. “All this stuff is the real deal with a custom boat.”

Simplicity was key to laying out the bridge area. To that end, the helm features a three-screen electronics display. Practical and kind of old school by some standards, it offers a clean, uncomplicated seating area forward for guests, while giving the skipper all the tools and view aft for when the action is hot and heavy. Electric reels and radios are in separate overhead compartments, and I found excellent storage areas here as well. The Pipewelders tower is an outstanding piece of equipment and finished off as well as any I’ve seen anywhere. “I try not to overdo it up here,” Van Winkle says, noting how easy it is to reach anything he could need while fishing or getting from place to place.

Construction

Once the jig is set up in the Manns Harbor shop, the hull is trucked to Wanchese where the interiors, engines, painting (with Imron) and the rest of the finishing projects are completed. Attitudes is a cored boat, using Divinycell and Core-Cell, and it upgrades tried-and-true construction methods with new materials. For strength, her backbone — being the stringers — is still laminated wood, as are the chines. All that is set on coring, which is glassed over and vacuum-bagged. Once the whole boat is done, it is then cooked by building an oven around it to cure it and get rid of some post-cure issues. “She’s the second boat we’ve done this way. Because of the resultant weight loss, strength and stiffness, Spencer Yachts will be doing it from now on,” says Van Winkle.

Performance

“I just didn’t like the harmonics of the five-bladed props,” Van Winkle says to me as we headed out of Pirates Cove Marina in Stuart, Florida, for some time out on the water. Swapping them out for a pair of Veem four-blade, 31-inch wheels, his reaction was immediate: “Now that’s how things should sound,” he says. “Quiet.” Having not been aboard with the former props, I could not judge the difference, but a smooth increase in speed was quite apparent as we approached 1,750 rpm with a 70 percent load.

Holding her there, Attitudes moved through the water at 29 knots at what I would call a slow cruise. (Not too shabby at 1,500 as well, with a 23-knot rate.) When we advanced the throttles to 2,000 rpm, at 76 percent load, I noted 34.5 knots. She has a definite sports-car feel with quick response to the helm as she cut tight and steady turns, and she tracked straight and true.

Spencer’s particular knack for building a boat results in a sleek, well-proportioned look wrapped around an impressive performance package. From the front of the house, to the shape and size of the windows, to the sweep of the overhang, Spencer boats share a unique profile. With the 66-foot Alpha Bravo , a 74 named Flight Plan , Inappropriate , a 69-footer, and Gratitude , which measures 62 feet along with several others in the works, you’ll be seeing a lot more Spencer Yachts on the water in the near future. And that’s a good thing. Photo Courtesy Spencer Yachts

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For those who have been dreaming about sailing on a yacht, maybe it’s time to finally go for it..

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Shivering with excitement, I finally fulfilled a dream of mine this past October when I jumped into the Adriatic Sea off the stern of a private yacht. It just always seemed to me like such a glamorous, carefree thing to do. Although a colorful floatie awaited me in the water (I am not a great swimmer), it still felt as indulgent as it sounds. The plunge was off the coast of Croatia where the spectacularly tri-toned blue water was so clear I could see all the way down to the bottom of the sea below.

My shipmates cheered me on in our little isolated patch of Adriatic—besides the passengers and crew there was not another soul in sight. Along Croatia’s charming and remote stretches of coastline, a captain might tie a 164-foot yacht to a tree on shore for lack of a proper port.

After decades spent cruising on ships of all sizes, I finally had my first-ever private yacht experience this fall courtesy of Goolets , a Slovenian charter company that represents more than 100 ships owned by local Croat skippers. Also onboard were more than a dozen other writers from the United Kingdom and the United States, invited to explore some of Croatia’s 1,200 islands on a four-night sailing and to witness firsthand why the private yacht experience is growing in popularly.

Our itinerary took us from Split, Croatia’s second largest city, to red-roofed limestone fishing villages, historic towns, “secret” swimming holes, and past scenery that varied from lush to barren. But we didn’t rush—a key to a successful yacht sailing.

One mistake that some people make when booking a yacht is planning to cover too much ground, says Mitja Mirtič, who runs Goolets with his wife, Alenka. “It takes away from the pleasures,” he explains. “The best part is when you just stay anchored in the morning, take a swim before breakfast, you take it easy.”

Yachts became a particularly enticing travel option during the pandemic, a way to safely travel with your bubble in a stunning destination. In that sense, the experience is as luxurious as it is practical—all your accommodations, belongings, services, and crew sail around with you as you visit lesser-known ports and coastal communities.

Based on my brief but convincing introduction, yachting is not at all like what is depicted on the sensationalized Bravo show Below Deck, except for maybe the pampering and convivial service—otherwise there’s (usually) much less drama and a lot more relaxation and cultural exploration. It’s an intimate way to explore gorgeous shores, while also enjoying quiet interludes sailing along the open sea. And, of course, there are the requisite cocktails in the hot tub.

For those who have been dreaming about a yacht vacation, it may be easier to plan than you may think. Here are some tips for how to choose, plan, and book a private yacht experience.

The most popular destinations for yachting

Croatia ranks high on the wish list of many yacht fans. According to a recent Bloomberg Wealth super-yacht index , it’s sixth on the places where super-yachts were hanging out this summer. If you’re seeking some sailing inspiration, the full list of popular yachting destinations, according to the index, is:

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Croatia is among the top yachting destinations in the world.

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How to choose your yacht

Private yachts range from basic sailing boats from under $5,000 per week to over-the-top super-yachts—basketball legend Michael Jordan cruised Croatia in August on a $1 million super-yacht with its own helipad, 10-foot waterslide, and gym, for instance.

Most yachts around the world hold up to 12 guests in six cabins. The ship I sailed on in Croatia, Freedom , is being reconfigured from a 39-passenger mini-cruise ship to a mega-yacht that will sleep up to 22 guests. After a winter redo, facilities will include two master suites, a massage room, cinema, gym, pool, and Jacuzzi. Clients will be able to charter the yacht starting from about $92,500/week, an experience that includes concierge services designed to assist big families or groups of friends in planning their private vacation.

When looking at a yacht to charter, it’s important to consider who will be joining you—if you are bringing kids, for instance, that will change the group dynamic—and how much time you plan to spend onboard as opposed to on shore, which will determine how much space you’ll actually need and use. Tight quarters are fine for some people, while others want room to spread out, but you will pay more for extra space.

How do food and drinks work on a private yacht?

When booking a yacht, you can cater the food to your preferences.

On yacht charters you pay extra for food. The crew can stock your favorite food items; before your sailing you might be asked what you like to eat—I put fresh seafood high on my list when asked.

You may choose how many meals a day you want to eat onboard (as opposed to at restaurants on land). For full board (three meals daily), Goolets charges from about $575 per person, per week. You can also upgrade to a luxury gourmet cuisine package from about $1,390 per person, per week. I was impressed by what the two-person chef team on Freedom could create in a relatively small galley space—fresh flowers decorated beautifully presented dishes, including zucchini carpaccio with goat cheese and Croatian truffles, shrimp and black rice with squid ink, and Croatian leg of lamb.

Alcohol is typically an extra charge as well. A Goolets package with quality Croatian wines and beers and an international assortment of liquor costs $575 per adult, for a weeklong sailing.

Do private yachts come with a crew?

Freedom is staffed by a crew of about 11, including a captain, chefs, a masseuse, deckhands, bartenders, cleaners, and servers. You can also request, and pay for, additional crew—such as a dive master, fitness trainer, or a hair stylist. Most luxury yachts come with a crew of one to six, starting with the captain.

How private yacht companies help with itinerary planning

Having local experience helps in determining where to cruise, wherever you are sailing. Our captain, Ivan, who also owns Freedom , devised an activity-packed but never overloaded route from Split, where there’s a modern airport that is relatively easy to get to via international flight connections. (And where you can see the remains of Roman emperor Diocletian’s retirement home before sailing away.)

We hit Croatian hot spots such as trendy Hvar, where we dined at Gariful, a seafood restaurant that musician Jon Bon Jovi liked so much he left an autographed guitar (now proudly displayed on a wall).

We stopped by Korcula, a Venetian walled city, and quaint Bol for the famous Golden Horn beach, which looks as its name suggests. We boarded small fishing boats to view the famed Blue Cave, where the very blue sea is reflected on limestone walls.

Goolets prides itself in picking the best tour guides on shore, which was certainly the case in the former Yugoslavian army base of Vis, where we rode in jeeps to see a British-built former airfield and other remnants from World War II. On tiny Moro island, off Korcula, we stopped by a beach bar only accessible by boat, where Croatian oysters are paired with Ostreum sparkling wine, aged for more than a year under the sea.

These unique outings elevated the sailing to a truly memorable, one-of-a-kind travel experience. You will want to make sure that whatever yacht charter company you choose can assist you in doing the same.

Other handy yacht charter tips

• The best time of year for sailing on a private yacht charter is during the off season, typically late April or early May, late September, and October.
• Wherever you charter a yacht, make sure you understand exactly what is included . Generally, extra charges cost 30 percent above the basic charter price. For instance, in addition to food and drink, fuel can add significantly to your charter cost—in Croatia, four hours’ worth of fuel per day is typically included.
• Gratuities add 5 to 20 percent (with lower suggested amounts in the Mediterranean and slightly higher in North America).
• Other expenses may include private marina fees, natural park entrances, and taxes.
• Don’t forget water toys. Your yacht may stock snorkel equipment and can add diving equipment (for an extra charge). Other toys may include paddleboards, kayaks, Jet Skis, waterslides, water trampolines, and a tender boat for thrilling inner-tube rides. Be sure to find out what is onboard in advance so that you can embrace your favorite water activities.

Top yacht charter companies

When you book a private yacht charter with Goolets, your hot tub sails with you.

This 16-year-old company has a big selection of luxury boats and ships in Croatia, including wooden Turkish gulet (the company name Goolets is based on the proper pronunciation of gulet) sailing ships, motor yachts, super-yachts, and mega-yachts. Goolets also charters yachts in Turkey, Italy, Greece, and the Maldives. To book: Goolets.net

The Moorings

A well-established company, the Moorings operates its own fleet of specially designed monohull sailboats and catamarans and is best known for sailing in the Caribbean. It also sails in Croatia and more than 20 other destinations around the world. To book: Moorings.com

Northrop & Johnson

This acclaimed Fort Lauderdale, Florida–based luxury yacht specialist (which sells and charters yachts) offers sailings throughout the world. The fleet includes motor yachts, sailing yachts, and explorer yachts that are capable of sailing long distances. To book: Northropandjohnson.com

Charter World

London-based private yacht charter specialist Charter World has a huge international portfolio—more than 3,000 charter options around the world. The company reps crewed, luxury, bareboat, sail, power, and catamaran options with some of its top destinations including the western Mediterranean and the Caribbean. To book: Charterworld.com

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9 Tips for Planning a Yacht Charter Itinerary

Planning a yacht charter itinerary doesn’t have to be difficult, follow these easy tips to have the sailing trip of your dreams.

Planning a yacht charter and itinerary doesn’t have to be a daunting task. We offer yacht charters to a large number of destinations all around the world, with a large variety of sailing conditions and boat options available.

We have created an easy way to begin planning a yacht charter and identify what you need to decide, with useful tips and links along the way. Follow our 8 steps and tips to successfully and efficiently begin planning a yacht charter without the hassle.

Top 9 Tips for Planning a Yacht Charter Itinerary

1. think about what destination you want to visit.

• 2. Read our blog
• 3. Contact one of our experts
• 4. Look through our itineraries
• 5. Identify any sites or islands you want to visit
• 6. Download our yacht charter ebook
• 7. Book your flights
• 8. Think about any extras

9. Set Sail

Europe the caribbean greek islands croatia the world is wide with plenty of world-class sailing destinations..

Where do you want to sail to? There are some superb sailing destinations all over the world, the first thing to do when planning a yacht charter is to decide which destination you want to visit. This can also depend on what time of year you want to go on a yacht charter.

Sailing Seasons. The Mediterranean or European yacht charter season typically runs from May until October, with some variations depending on locations. The Caribbean yacht charter season typically is from October to March but can begin earlier and last until April, with yacht charters being booked up until June depending on the year. Asia and the Indian Ocean typically have a high season for yacht charters between January and April. The South Pacific’s high season runs from April through to August. These seasons should be noted down and taken into consideration when planning a yacht charter.

2. Read Our Blog

We have created a blog filled with both sailing inspiration and useful information..

Sailing Blog. We have created a go-to sailing blog with information about types of yacht charters, destinations, best times to visit a destination, great sites to see, useful tips, expert knowledge, and places to find useful information. When planning a yacht charter and an itinerary it is easy to get overwhelmed with information about the yacht charter options, different boats, and destinations. So we strive to create a blog which is useful for everyone no matter what information they are looking for when planning a yacht charter.

3. Contact One of Our Experts

We have a team of knowledgable and expert sales staff, who can offer advice and recommendations..

Expert Advice. Our sales team prides themselves with their sailing knowledge, personal experience, and recommendations. So whether you are planning a yacht charter for the first time or just look for planning a yacht charter itinerary suggestions, what to pack or places to visit, our sales team can offer advice on all of these questions.

Unique Experience. We employ knowledgeable sales representatives who have been sailing on many of the yachts we offer for charters, have worked with the smaller brokers, and have visited a large number of the marinas and destinations we offer. All of which are beneficial when planning a yacht charter.

4. Look Through Our Itineraries

We have searched and used our experience to make the ideal itineraries to use when planning a yacht charter.

Sailing Itineraries. After you have chosen and decided where you want to go on a yacht charter, you can then start planning a yacht charter itinerary, which locations would you like to stop at marina’s you want to stay at or overnight anchorages. We have you covered, we have created an extensive list of itineraries for a wide range of locations all over the world.

Our Itineraries. Our sailing itineraries are a great way to start your planning a yacht charter itinerary. We have created our itineraries as a base for you to plan your charter, with ideas of where to anchor or moor overnight, places to shop, restaurants, and great destinations to visit.

5. Identify Any Sites or Islands You Want to Visit

Wherever you decide to go on a yacht charter, we can help you find great sites to visit..

Historic Sites. On a sailing itinerary and when planning a yacht charter itinerary you should identify sites to visit and see. The Mediterranean, Europe, the Caribbean, and other locations are filled with historic sites dating back hundreds of years. Historic sites, marinas, and islands have hidden treasure to visit and see.

Beaches. One thing most yacht charters have in common are beautiful beaches. Whether it’s an island, cove or bay, visiting a beach is a great way to spend a day or drop anchor in front of, beaches are beautiful to look at as well as walk-on. When planning a yacht charter itinerary make sure you identify any beaches you may want to drop anchor at or anchor overnight at.

6. Download Our Yacht Charter Ebook

We have created a ultimate guide to yacht charters ebook.

Planning a Yacht Charter. We have created an ebook which identifies and explains the different types of yacht charters available. We explain the difference between a crewed charter, bareboat, and more to help you decide which charter is best for you. This is a great tool to utilise when planning a yacht charter, with useful information about cabins available, check-in times, and destinations available.

Our Ebook. You can download our ebook by following the link below and keeping it as a reference for future use.

7. Book Your Flights

You can utilise websites to help with booking flights.

Book Your Flights. After you have decided where you want to go and have contacted one of our team to organise and continue planning a yacht charter, it’s time to book your flights. There are a number of useful websites available to compare airlines and identify what flights are available to your yacht charter starting marina.

Useful Websites. While there are a large number of airline comparison websites some offer different things than others. One of the best and easiest to use is Skyscanner where you can compare airlines, flight times, and departure airports. Skyscanner can be a very useful tool when planning a yacht charter and finalising all of your details with links back to where the flights can be found and booked.

8. Think About Any Extras

Do you want a crew do you want to preorder groceries or any additional equipment.

Extras. When you have booked and are planning a yacht charter, you can decide if you require any additional extras, do you want luggage storage, groceries, a hotel room for the night before or after, a crew, skipper, chef, paddleboards, bedding, snorkels or anything else you can think of. One of our sales representatives can organise these any many other things for you on your yacht charter.

Planning a Yacht Charter. When you begin planning a yacht charter you can think about and identify what extras you would like for your charter. You can find out more by contacting one of our sales representatives.

Your Ready To Set Sail

Set Sail. Once you have organised and finished planning a yacht charter, itinerary, and completed the required paperwork, you can relax and count down the days until you set sail.

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Everything went smooth, the paper processing, special requests and the specs of tht check-in procedure. Boat was also in good shape, so no complaints and a worry free holiday...

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During the Coronavirus pandemic, Kate and her colleagues at Sailchecker have performed brilliantly. They have been considerate and highly efficient in re-organising our Turkey charter and also provided lots of assistance in getting our Yacht Security Deposit insurance policy transferred to match our revised charter dates.

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BVI Flights – routes and operators

If you are visiting the British Virgin Islands, Horizon Yacht Charters are pleased to offer the following comfortable recommended BVI flights for how to get to the BVI for your yacht charter:

North American Flights

Bvi flights from the usa.

To travel to the British Virgin Islands from the USA we recommend you travel via:

• San Juan (Puerto Rico) Code SJU or
• St Thomas (US Virgin Islands) Code STT

Or you can choose direct flights from Miami to Tortola with American Airlines .

There are many carriers with BVI flights to these destinations, including:

• American Airlines
• Continental
• Intercaribbean

From either of these destinations, you have several choices of a carrier for onward flights to Tortola, BVI as below.

BVI Flights from Canada

To travel to the British Virgin Islands from Canada, we recommend you travel via:

Routes via other Caribbean islands such as Antigua and St Maarten may also be available.

There are many carriers that fly to these destinations, including:

From either of these destinations, you have several choices of carrier for onward flights to Tortola, BVI as below. Here is a list of the  current Canada flights  for Canada to BVI (but always check with your carrier since schedules may change).

Entry requirements:

Passports are required for all Canadian citizens.

European Flights

Bvi flights from europe.

To travel to the British Virgin Islands from Europe, we recommend you travel via St Maarten (SXM). There are many carriers that fly to St Maarten including  Air France ,  Condor  and  KLM .

From St Maarten, you have several choices of the carrier for your onward connection to Tortola, BVI including  Winair and  Seaborne Airlines .

Entry requirements for Europe:

Passports are required for all EU citizens.

BVI Flights from the UK

If you plan to travel to the British Virgin Islands from the UK, carriers include:

• Virgin Atlantic
• British Airways

The BVI is just a short 35-minute hop from Puerto Rico. Alternatively, you may wish to fly via Europe if your journey starts at a UK regional airport outside London, or via the USA.

Direct flights to the British Virgin Islands are not available from the UK, so you will need to fly to another Caribbean island from the UK and connect to the BVI from there. Usually, this means you will typically fly to one of Antigua (ANU), Barbados (BGI), St Maarten (SXM) or Puerto Rico (SJU) and then catch a connecting flight. Here is a list of the  current UK flights  from the UK to BVI (but always check with your carrier since schedules may change).

If you plan to travel to the British Virgin Islands from the UK we can suggest this agency:

• Karl at Supertravel, +44 0207 463 8900, ask for Karl and quote “Supertravel.”

Entry requirements for UK:

Passports are required for all United Kingdom citizens.

BVI Flights from Italy

For travel to the British Virgin Islands from Italy, there are many options, including a daily service by major airlines to St Martin, San Juan, Antigua.

• Air France daily via Paris / St Martin
• American Airlines 5 days per week via Milan / New York / San Juan
• British Airways daily via London / Antigua
• Delta daily via New York or Atlanta/San Juan
• KLM 3 days per week via Amsterdam / St Martin
• Condor 2 times per week via Frankfurt / Antigua / Puerto Rico
• US Airways daily via Madrid
• Virgin Atlantic 2 times a week via London / Antigua

Here is a list of the  current Italy flights  (in Italian) for Italy to BVI (but always check with your carrier since schedules may change).

Entry requirements for Italy:

Connecting flights to tortola, bvi.

• San Juan & Puerto Rico
• St Thomas (USVI)

Flights to Tortola from San Juan, Puerto Rico:

Flight time from San Juan (SJU) to Tortola (EIS) is around 35 minutes. Scheduled carriers on this route are:

• Silver Airways

Silver and Cape Air both Code Share with American Airlines.  Please note that in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Cape Air counter where you will check in for your flight is Terminal A. The Cape Air gate for departing passengers is Gate D1.

Fly Bode Caribbean  provides a private air charter service between San Juan and the BVI.

If you require overnight accommodation in San Juan, Puerto Rico whilst waiting for your connection, please  click here  to find out about special Verdanza Hotel rates exclusively for Horizon Yacht Charter guests.

Flights to Tortola from St Thomas (USVI):

Intercaribbean  launched daily flights between St Thomas and Tortola from Nov 14th, 2019.

From St Thomas, it is a simple ferry ride to Tortola! You will need to take a taxi to the ferry terminal – don’t worry, there are numerous taxi operators who will be waiting for your inbound flight to arrive. The closest ferry terminal to the airport is Charlotte Amalie (around 10 minutes by taxi). The other ferry terminal is at the East End of St Thomas, called Red Hook, and is about 35 minutes by taxi.

To travel to the British Virgin Islands from St Thomas, you can select from a number of companies, who will take you to either West End, Tortola or Road Town Tortola. Depending on your route the journey takes up to 1 hour. Please note that schedules are subject to change without notice. For the latest schedule as well as routes and departure times, passengers are advised to call the ferry company in advance of departure.

• Native Son Inc  Special rates apply for all Horizon Yacht Charter guests when you buy a return ticket. Please quote Horizon Yacht Charters
• Road Town Fast Ferry
• Smith’s Ferry Services
• Speedy’s Ferry Service
• BVI Ferry Schedules and Rates

Water taxis  direct transfer service from St Thomas airport.

Please note that when departing the BVI by ferry, the BVI Port Authority encourages the public to arrive at the seaports at least one hour before the scheduled trip to allow enough time to pay for ferry tickets and departure tax, and be screened by security.

Entry requirements for St Thomas (USVI):

In keeping with the regulations set out by the US Department of State, passports will be required for all US citizens. Horizon Yacht Charters advises guests to check the details on the  US Department of State’s web site . Additionally, check our page on Entry Requirements as well as our  BVI Holiday Guide .

From St Maarten to Tortola, BVI:

Winair and  Seaborne Airlines  offer connecting flights to the British Virgin Islands (EIS).

From Antigua and Barbados to Tortola, BVI:

VI Airlink  and  InterCaribbean  Airways offer direct flights from Antigua to the BVI.

Getting to the HYC Base

If you are arriving by  ferry  from St Thomas into West End, please take a taxi from the taxi rank. The journey time from West End to the Horizon base is about 15 minutes and costs $10 per person, minimum charge $30.

Water taxis  are also available, including for example  Captain Joey  or  Dolphin Water Taxi . Dolphin Water Taxi is an express service from STT airport to the Horizon BVI base directly. More information about Dolphin Water Taxi service, including contact details, can be found on our page dedicated to  BVI Water Taxis . Alternatively, you can check out Dolphin Water Taxi’s dedicated website  here. 

Since canceling a holiday can be a costly affair – we strongly recommend that you take out  trip cancellation insurance .

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See Four Seasons' upcoming ultra-luxury cruise with a $350,000-a-week suite bigger than most homes

• Four Seasons says it will begin sailing an  ultra-luxury yacht cruise in January 2026.
• The 222-guest vessel would have 95 spacious suites and 11 dining options — but food wouldn't be free.
• The largest suite would have four floors and bedrooms, a spa, and a price of $350,000 per sailing.

Four Seasons plans to expand its high-end hotels and resorts portfolio with a luxury 222-guest cruise ship.

The company says the 95-suite vessel will debut in January 2026 and cost a minimum of $20,000 per weeklong sailing.

For that price, the luxury hospitality giant says travelers would enjoy a one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio and massive suites spanning as many as four floors. If all goes as planned, the 679-foot-long Four Seasons I could become one of the most expensive and opulent options in the cruise industry.

The ultra-plush 14-deck Four Seasons I is scheduled for 19 voyages in 2026 to more than 130 Caribbean and Mediterranean ports.

Reservations opened two weeks ago. Those interested can register to join a waitlist or book through a travel agent.

So far, "sales have been very encouraging, and the demand is exciting to see," Thatcher Brown, chief commercial officer and head of joint operations for Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, told Business Insider in a statement. The company is a joint owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts.

Renderings make the Four Seasons I look as opulent as the brand's land-based properties.

Four Seasons says its vessel will have 95 suites ranging from 537 to 9,975 square feet, some with three bedrooms.

The smallest suite starts at $19,700 for a five-night roundtrip voyage to Athens, Greece.

No windowless interior cabins here: Like other ultra-luxe cruises, the suites would all have terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Customers could expect upscale amenities like a walk-in closet, down-filled duvets and pillows, and marble dual vanity bathrooms, per Four Seasons.

The most premium suites would also feature additional accommodations for "personal assistants," such as au pairs or security personnel.

Some options, like the 7,952-square-foot Loft Suite, could be adjoined with seven other cabins to accommodate up to 20 people.

Without connecting cabins, the Loft Suite would already have three bedrooms and bathrooms, a powder room, and a sauna.

Others, like the largest Funnel Suite, would have its own spa and kitchen.

Four Seasons says the 9,975-square-foot mansion, partially perched in the ship's glass-lined funnel , will span four floors, four bathrooms, three bedrooms, and three powder rooms.

Not to mention the private elevator, pool, and $350,000-a-voyage price tag.

Accommodations of this price and size are generally unheard of in the cruise industry.

Luxury operator Silversea says the largest suite on its upcoming 728-guest Silver Ray will be 1,324 square feet. Competitor Regent Seven Seas' new Seven Seas Grandeur debuted in 2023 with a more expansive six-guest 4,443-square-foot option.

Both suites' sizes and prices — Regent's starts at $42,000 per person for a total of $252,000 at maximum occupancy — would be stunted by Four Seasons' promise of a 9,975-square-foot, $350,000 floating mansion.

But cabins with six-digit prices aren't unheard of.

While not a luxury cruise line, Royal Caribbean's popular three-floor townhouse on the new Icon of the Seas is being booked at an average of $100,000 a week — although it's about four times smaller than Four Seasons' largest.

Royal Caribbean and other mass-market cruise lines are beloved, in part, for their unlimited complimentary food options.

Regent Seven Seas' all-inclusive fare also covers caviar, foie gras, and Champagne.

But don't expect any of these to be free on the Four Seasons I.

Breakfast would be complimentary. Lunch, dinner, and booze would not.

The vessel's 11 restaurants and lounges would be priced similarly to Four Seasons' on-land properties. (A dinner entrée at its resort on the Caribbean island of Nevis — also one of the ship's destinations — ranges from $34 to $163.)

The pricing structure may sound odd to most cruise traditionalists. (Hey, at least WiFi would be "free.")

But some of the ship's amenities could look familiar: Like most cruise liners, the Four Seasons I would have a pool, spa, and clubs for children and teens.

The company also promises a lounge and marina that will open onto the water, giving guests direct access to activities like snorkeling or windsurfing.

Four Seasons Yachts plans to take delivery of its $399 million vessel, now being built by famed Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, in late 2025.

A second Fincantieri-built ship would join the hospitality company's fleet the following year. The next vessel would cost more than 400 million euros, about $429.2 million, Four Seasons says.

This isn’t Four Seasons' first foray into itinerary-based vacations.

The company has also found "tremendous success" in its private jet-based "cruises," Alejandro Reynal, the president and CEO of Four Seasons, told BI in a statement.

Its 2024 vacation-by-air itineraries started at $135,000 for a 16-day Asia tour. Demand has been growing, he said, "signaling that luxury travelers are looking for immersive, exclusive, end-to-end travel journeys that allow them to explore the world with their favorite brands."

But its new ultra-luxe cruise arm would be entering an increasingly crowded luxury market, soon to be dominated by like-minded hospitality giants.

High-end Aman Resorts and Orient Express plan to launch their own luxury cruises in 2027 and 2026, respectively.

Staying ahead of the competition, Ritz-Carlton debuted its first 149-suite Evrima yacht cruise in 2021, with a second 224-cabin ship scheduled to begin sailing later this year. Its least expensive itinerary is currently $5,100 per person for a six-night voyage from Barbados to Puerto Rico in early 2025.

Interested in a hotelier-owned vacation at sea but don't want to pay the luxury price tag? Margaritaville's cruise is an affordable $75 for two nights.

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