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The Sea Dream is an impressive 344-foot motor yacht that is ideal for any luxury event charter. Whether for a private event or for a corporate gathering, the Sea Dream is the perfect, dreamy venue for sharing and keeping beautiful memories with.

Aboard the Sea Dream, guests can enjoy superb service by some 89 crew member who are ready to cater to their every whim. The cuisine is ‘exceptional’, with international menus and fine wine selections. On starry evenings, cocktails can be served on the outdoor deck that has spectacular views before listening to a live pianist at the main salon.

Other features and amenities include a boardroom with state-of-the-art technology, a formal dining area, a ‘top of the yacht’ bar, an outdoor restaurant, a library with a collection of over 1000 books, a spa and wellness center, a boutique, a pool and hot tub and 55 exquisitely furnished staterooms with en suite bathrooms.

Yacht Specifications:

The Sea Dream

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The Atmosphere sailing yacht was built in the year 2000 but yacht builder Perini Navi, and is currently available for charter in the Mediterranean and worldwide. One of the distinct features of this yacht is the open-air guest areas found on the deck. An elegant cherrywood panelling is largely used, which blends smoothly with the warm tones used throughout the yacht’s interior.

For an asking price of $210,000 per week, Atmosphere boasts of amenities that includes an OPTIONAL 30′& 38′ dinghies, transom inflatable water slide, dive equipment (six sets), compressor, skis, wake boards, kayaks, masks and snorkeling equipment.

Yacht Specifics:

Length : 173.88 ft ( 53m)
Beam : 37.4′ ft (11.4m)
Draft : 13.12′ ft ( 4m )
Built : 2000
Construction : Steel hull / Aluminium Superstructure
Displacement : 600 tons approx.
Engines : 2 x 1.275 HP Deutz TBD616 V12 diesels
Speed : 12 knots cruise / 15 knots max
Range : 4000 nm
Fuel : 45.000 litres
Water : 13.000 litres
Cabins : 6 ( 4 double + 2 Twin ensuite )
Guests : 12
Crew : 11+1

Atmosphere Yacht

The Christina O Yacht, photo courtesy Moody

The Christina O Yacht oozes with the splendidness of Aristotle Onassis’ lifestyle, one of the only mega yachts in the world that can accomodate 36 guests in 19 staterooms - in full compliance with SOLAS, US Coast Guard and Public Health regulations.

The yacht was bought in 1954 and was extensvely renovated to suit the fine taste of Ari Onassis, spending a total of $4 million of his fortune on this project. Until his death in 1975, Christina O became his headquarters and held many glamorous parties on board with some of the world’s most famous people - from English royalty, presidents, and prime ministers to politicians and celebrity stars.

In 1978, the yacht was donated to the Greek government by daughter Christina Onassis and for some time, it became unused until a friend of the family repurchased the yacht and brought it back to glory. At present, it is available for charter and is the ultimate reception for any grand occasion. The Christina O has the following unparalleled, world-class amenities:

Length: 325′/99.1m
Beam: 36.5′/11.06m
Draft: 14′/4.24m

CHRISTINA O - ACCOMMODATION:
The Yacht sleeps 36 guests in:
- Onassis suite (bridge deck) with Jacuzzi bathroom & private lounge en suite
- 10 guest cabins forward on the main deck
- 8 guest cabins aft on the cabin (sea) deck
- All but one guest cabin are convertible from twin to double
- All cabins with en suite shower room, TV/DVD/CD/Stereo

CHRISTINA O - LAYOUT:
Compass Deck: Galaxy Bar, Sun Lounges

Bridge Deck: Onassis Suite, Bridge, Central Atrium

Promenade Deck: Reception, Show Lounge, Library, Massage & Beauty Salon, Central Atrium, Children’s Playroom, Fitness Centre, Sports Lounge, Jacuzzi Deck

Main deck: 10 Guest Cabins, “Rendezvous” Music Lounge, Main Dining Room, Central Atrium, Ari’s Bar, Lapis Lounge, Swimming Pool (salt water) which converts to dance floor

Cabin deck: 8 Guest Cabins

See the interiors of Christina O

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The Annaliesse luxury yacht is a 280-feet cruiser built in Greece in the year 2004. It has a 1,184 square foot main stateroom with spectacular views seen from large clear glass windows, from behind remote controlled curtains. The suite also has a private deck and a bathroom finished in marble with a double jacuzzi. His-and-hers walk in closet does not leave room for clutter, while his-and-hers wash basins and showers leave comfortable space between even the most intimate couple.

But if this does not impress you, try riding on the lift which rises 70 feet above the deck, bringing you to the upper sun deck where you get the best privacy and impressive backdrops of the sea and sky. The Annaliesse has 15 other staterooms, including a VIP suite and many other function areas such as a stately dining room and lounging room. 

The construction of the world’s largest yacht is underway, hidden from view at a construction dock in germany. Owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the Eclipse is his newest toy - among a bevy of other luxury yachts.

Abramovich will soon set a new standard in the mega-yacht trend. The picture shown at right is that of yacht M-147, has been largely compared to the Eclipse, and thought to be a prototype for it. It is said to have a swimming pool, a cinema and a disco, a capacity for 24 in six guest suites, five VIP suites and an owner’s cabin.

This megayacht will most likely be equipped with multiple helicopter pads and an integrated submarine, two features of the M-147 that is said to also be included on the Eclipse.

Mr. Abramovich, the Russian oil magnate ranked as the 11th richest man in the world by Forbes with $18.2 billion, has an impressive fleet. In addition to Eclipse — expected to measure more than 525 feet — he owns three other mega-yachts, including the 377-foot Pelorus and the 282-foot Ecstasea. He used to own four but recently awarded one, the 370-foot Grand Bleu, to a close business associate.

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The yacht Leander is truly a class of its own and perhaps still one of the best in Britain. It was the choice of yacht for royalty - Prince Charles reportedly chartered this beauty for around 280,000 British Pounds a week when he and and the Duchess of Cornwall took to sail the Carribbean Islands last February.

The Leander is a 245-feet motor yacht with a 25-member crew, owned by multi-millionaire Sir Donald Gosling. Leander, inside a dark-blue hull that is almost the exact shade of the old royal yacht, offers facilities that Britannia never did, including a swimming pool, two onboard exercise bikes and a team of stewardesses willing to run candlelit baths 24 hours a day.

Other toys found on board are 2 30′ custom built tenders with twin 300 hp Cummins engine, 18′ Boston Whaler with 130 hp, 19′ RIB with 130 hp, 5.5mt rib with 130 hp, 3 sets of waterskis, 3 Mistral windsurfers, an O’Brien kneeboard, 2 4 meter laser Pico sailing dinghies, 2 sets of ski tows, scuba gears with compressors, 3 Yamaha 700 Waverunners and fishing equipment.

See the interiors.

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Launched in the year 1999, th FantaSea One is a 4-level utra modern charter yacht afloat on the spectacular waters of California. Currently docked there at the Marina del Rey, it is one of the largest private charter yachts found in Southern California.

Its design is akin to that of a mini cruise liner that can accomodate up to 400 guests at one time. It is ideal for a grand wedding reception or a big family reunion, with well-appointed event rooms and other spacious areas. FantaSea One holds a Captain’s Lounge (featuring luxurious leather upholstery on seats) on one deck, the Admiral’s Dining Room on another deck (formal seating amid huge bay windows), the Party Deck complete with checker-board flooring at the dance floor and finally, the Sky Deck, where guests can enjoy the open views.

“With all of the elegance, space and logistical opportunities of a land-based event facility while providing the yachting experience and gorgeous Marina views that make Southern California famous, FantaSea One sets a whole new standard in oceanside entertaining.”

FantaSea

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Now you can enjoy yacht ownership only for the time you have to enjoy it - be it two months or two years, it doesn’t matter! With SeaNet’s newly launched program, you can have hassle-free ownership of an incredible Sunseeker Yacht by paying only half the fraction of the actual cost and paying only a portion of the monthly management fees and operational costs.

The program includes preparation, clean-up and maintenance of your yacht, concierge services, part-time or full-time boat captain and exchange agreements with their growing fleet of Sunseeker Yachts. Shares are available in 1/4, 1/3, and 1/6 interests, depending on your time and needs.

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If wooden boats are your fancy, check out this 2007 Twin 465hp Mercruiser 496s now on the market at $295,000. With a record of over 100 research and development hours, this 7000-pound baby runs with a 465-hp engine and has a fuel tank with 120-gallon storage capacity. The engines are found in the section after the windshield, the front elelctric hatch holds the 3-person rumble seat. A storage area for blankets and bumpers are found behind the front seat and under the back seats. Details:

• 2007 Twin 465hp Mercruiser 496s w/ 24 mo. warranty
• Full brass trim
• 3,000 watt 16-speaker stereo system
• Electric engine and rumble seat hatches
• Remote starts and remote hatch lifts
• Seating for 10
• Triple-axle trailer
• Full cover
• Bow thruster
• Auto oil changer system
• Dove colored stripes
• Dove interior
• Spare set of props

www.BlissBoats.com

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Espen Oeino, designer of the yacht named Silver by Hanseatic Marine, breaks successful ground when the super yacht was acknowledged as one of the finest in the world. Launched in 2007, Silver is purposely designed to be slim and narrow, unlike the recent trend of wide floor yachts.

The reason for such design is to give the craft more speed, among others. despite its 240-foot length, it can still reach a speed of 27 knots powered by two 16V-4000 MTU engines. The slender profile of the yacht also allows it to go where no other yacht its size can because of its narrow body. Further, the owner specified on environmental consciousness - as such, the vessel just had to be energy efficient as well.

The interior was done by Silverstrin of Munich, Germany. It is largely Italian inspired but with a touch of minimalism. It holds one master suite, 5 double accommodation rooms and 2 twins with a capacity to hold 18 guests and 16 crew members.

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