LUXURY YACHT CHARTERS
Resort to Laura Madrid provides our clients with access to the world’s fleet of luxury charter yachts which cruise some of the most unique and exclusive destinations around the globe. Whether your preference is sailing, motor, super or mega yachts, Resort to Laura Madrid along with our hand-selected brokers identify the most desirable charter for you and ensure all is done to provide you with the most unforgettable voyage.
Luxury yachts can offer experiences beyond the imagination, it is the ultimate escape from the reality of life and allows you, your family and friends to enjoy exotic destinations while staying in complete control of your itinerary.
Yacht charter vacation provides you with total luxury, privacy and security. Imagine your charter yacht as a floating villa, staffed with crew trained to discreet and attentive top-tier standards, as well as a chef who learned their culinary skills in the world’s finest restaurants.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
BOOK EARLY
Don’t wait until the last minute to book your charter, especially during peak seasons – Caribbean over New Year or the Med during summer - or you may miss out on getting the yacht you want. While the crew is always great, consider booking before the peak seasons and you will be rewarded with better pricing and a crew that are extremely well-rested and excited for the new season.
GO SOMEWHERE NEW
While you can go nearly anywhere on your travel wish list with a luxury yacht charter, it’s good to have an open mind as your travel advisor may suggest alternatives you might have overlooked. The Med and Caribbean will always be popular – and for good reason. But you might enjoy other areas you never considered, such as New England, the Pacific Northwest, or even as further afield such as Indonesia, New Zealand, Galapagos or Antarctica!
LIFE ON BOARD
Linger over a multi-course dinner carefully prepared exactly to your taste, right down to a perfect apple tarte tatin. Laze in your bed before being served fluffy croissants and freshly squeezed orange juice (perhaps a mimosa?) on the sun-warmed aft deck. And end your day sipping icy champagne in a bubbling spa tub under the stars. The suites and staterooms aboard luxury yachts absolutely compete with some of the world’s top penthouses.
EMBRACE THE OFF SEASON
If your dates are flexible, try to visit some of the most popular cruising grounds in their shoulder season or off season, when cruising conditions can still be great and crowds are few. Skip the high season of July and August in the Med and save thousands by booking in June or September instead. For The Bahamas, visit in late April to August – while technically the low season, it can be one of the best times to visit as the windy winter cold fronts are over and you can enjoy perfectly still days.
CUSTOM DESIGNED FOR YOU
Your yacht vacation will be carefully tailored by travel advisor and the yacht’s captain to meet and exceed all your expectations. Want to put the first footprints on a deserted beach? Or dance until the wee hours at the hottest clubs? Hone your skills on a paddle board, snorkel where squadrons of rainbow-colored tropical fish swarm around your face mask, zoom across the water on a jet ski, or try to break the bank at the Monte-Carlo casino? If shopping is your sport, explore chic boutiques in St. Barths and Saint-Tropez. A luxury charter yacht vacation is most definitely bespoke because no two are ever alike.
HOW BIG? HOW MUCH?
How many cabins do I want? What’s my budget? (is it flexible?) Do I have any specific requirements?
Prices and Size Ranges can differ from each season, whether its motor or sail, currency (USD vs EUR), year built/refit and more. But ultimately it is up to the owner as to what price at which they wish to list their yacht charter.
Here are some general guidelines comparing average industry market prices.
Budget: up to $50,000 Base Rate, Size Range: 0-115′
Budget: $50,000- 75,000 Base Rate, Size Range: 82′ – 131′
Budget: $75,000-100,000 Base Rate, Size Range: 98′ – 147′
Budget: $100,000 – 150,000, Size Range: 115′ – 164′
Budget: $150,000 – 250,000, Size Range: 131-197′
Budget: $250,000 +, Size Range: 164′ +