Latest news with #yachtcharter
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
EYOS Expeditions Introduce Innovative Superyacht Circumnavigation Charter Program
How would you like to see the world from the top deck of this superyacht? You could if you ... More participate in the Solace Odyssey, an innovative new yacht charter program just announced by EYOS Expeditions One of the many things that make chartering a large yacht so special is the variety of bucket-list level experiences that are possible. For many, the ability to escape onboard a spacious, well-staffed yacht and visit historic ports and sun kissed islands in the Mediterranean and Caribbean defines the ultimate family getaway. For others, the ability to explore remote destinations and native cultures can be both restful and restorative. The Solace Odyssey is an innovative three year superyacht circumnavigation In fact, chartering a yacht can be like owning one except, up until recently, you couldn't really experience the true adventure and discovery of a circumnavigation on a charter yacht. But that's all about to change now that EYOS Expeditions just announced an innovate partnership with the recently refitted 187-foot-long Feadship Solace that's about to embark on a three-year circumnavigation. A rendering of the 187-foot-long Feadship Solace 'Many owners set off around the world, but few do so with such a well-defined vision for what they want to achieve during the voyage,' EYOS Expeditions co-founder Tim Soper explains. 'With Solace, the brief was to create extended family cruising legs of several months, full of variety and discovery, while also making the yacht available for charter in all the key regions along the route at the best possible times of the year. The interior aboard the 187-foot-long Feadship Solace 'The owner's goal is for clients who charter legs of the Solace Odyssey to enjoy the rewards of a global voyage without the huge commitment of doing so on their own. The foundation of this concept is to allow charterers the opportunity to return to a familiar yacht and crew while experiencing a series of the most rewarding yachting destinations around the world. We have suggested some key regions to charter, but we will also work with clients who want to become part of the odyssey to develop individual routes according to their interests.' Solace will visit numerous islands and cultures all around the world And the newly refitted Solace seems to be the ideal yacht for the trip. She was specifically built for a circumnavigation that lasted three years after she was launched in 2005. She can accommodate 12 guests in five suites, with two additional berths available for guides, instructors, or specialists. And a professional crew of 14 ensures high-touch service and continuity for returning clients. Solace will visit many of the worlds most remote locations including Antarctica Another cool thing about the Solace Odyssey is the way the owner has invited potential charter clients to share the voyage of discovery by curating their own odyssey. This type of trip may not be for everyone, but for those who dream of circumnavigating, the ability be part of the Solace Odyssey could provide a deeper/longer/more meaningful experience than a more conventional, one-off charter. 'It was an interesting challenge to develop a multi-year deployment that delivers both a private world cruising experience and compelling charter opportunities,' Soper continues. 'Solace will visit many of the world's most wonderful and off the beaten track cruising grounds at optimal times of year, including expedition destinations where we can deliver some unique experiences. The interior aboard Solace is warm and sophisticated As of now, charter availability is divided into six defined segments, each spanning approximately three months: • Winter 2025/26 UAE, Maldives • Summer 2026 Seychelles, Mozambique, Madagascar • Winter 2026/27 Raja Ampat, Palau, Yap, Philippines, Japan • Summer 2027 PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, French Polynesia • Winter 2027/28 Antarctica, Patagonia • Summer 2028 Greenland, Baffin Island, Eastern Northwest Passage This sounds like a fantastic program put together by some of the most respected and experienced people who specialize in global exploration on private yachts I know. I only have two questions: 1. Why hasn't someone thought of this before? 2. When can I sign up?
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Lover Lips Yachts Celebrates 3 Years of Luxury, Leadership & Legacy: A Mexican Woman-Owned Company Making Waves in La Paz, MX
La Paz, Mexico June 08, 2025 --( )-- Lover Lips Yachts Celebrates 3 Years of Affordable Luxury in La Paz From One Yacht to a 40-Vessel Fleet, the Mexican Woman-Owned Company is Redefining VIP Experiences in Baja California Sur Three years ago, Lover Lips Yachts set sail with just one yacht, a bold vision, and a mission to redefine the luxury charter experience in La Paz. Today, the company boasts nearly 40 yachts in its fleet — from sleek motor cruisers to the largest superyacht in the region — becoming a top-rated provider of affordable, luxury yacht charters in the Sea of Cortez. Founded by Fabiola Martínez Alonso, a proud Mexican entrepreneur, Lover Lips Yachts is making waves in what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. 'The vision was to create something more than just luxury,' said Martínez Alonso. 'It had to be personal, warm, and inclusive. Every guest should feel like they are part of something special.' A Rising Star in Global Yacht Tourism With a dedication to hospitality, seamless service, and memorable onboard experiences, Lover Lips Yachts has earned more verified five-star reviews than any other yacht charter in La Paz, according to Guests praise the exceptional crew, immaculate vessels, and customized itineraries that reveal the magic of the Sea of Cortez. A Mexican Woman-Owned Company Breaking Barriers Martínez Alonso founded the company after recognizing a gap in the market for luxury experiences that were accessible, inclusive, and community-driven. Since then, Lover Lips Yachts has become a trailblazer — proving that you can deliver world-class VIP service without sky-high price tags. 'This company was built on passion,' added Martínez Alonso, 'but it thrives because of our team, our guests, and the community of La Paz that continues to inspire us every day.' VIP Guests, Local Love From Hollywood executives and Michelin-star chefs to local families celebrating milestones, Lover Lips Yachts treats every guest like a celebrity. 'Whether it's your first yacht experience or your tenth, we believe in delivering unforgettable moments,' said Lester Keizer, Co-Owner. 'You don't have to be famous to feel like royalty aboard Lover Lips.' Giving Back to Baja Rooted in the La Paz community, Lover Lips Yachts partners with local fishermen, chefs, and artisans to showcase authentic Baja experiences. The company also supports charitable initiatives such as food basket programs and mentorships for youth in hospitality. Looking Ahead As the company celebrates its third anniversary, plans are already underway to expand the fleet and introduce new ultra-luxury offerings. 'We're just getting started,' said Martínez Alonso. 'Our dream is to elevate the yacht experience — not just in La Paz, but across Mexico.' Media Contact: Lester Keizer PR Team – Lover Lips Yachts La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico +52 612-000-0000 | +1 702-204-8894 Contact Information: Lover Lips Yachts Lester Keizer 702-204-8894 Contact via Email Read the full story here: Lover Lips Yachts Celebrates 3 Years of Luxury, Leadership & Legacy: A Mexican Woman-Owned Company Making Waves in La Paz, MX Press Release Distributed by
Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Times
The best bespoke yacht trips for children and parents
• This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue For those families with dreamy budgets, who can travel wherever they fancy on their own or with a chartered superyacht, the British travel company Pelorus ( has a simple answer to the perennial question of 'what should we do with the children this summer?' They ask the children what sorts of experiences and activities they would like to do. Then they start planning magic-filled expeditions that might spark their passions. Last year, for instance, Cecilia, aged seven, said, 'I want to swim with mermaids and rescue turtles.' Turtles were no problem: the planners created an itinerary for the 45-metre sailing yacht Celestia from which she could watch green turtles and manta rays while snorkelling in Komodo. And mermaids? 'We hired a freediver to dress up,' Geordie Mackay-Lewis, the co-founder and chief executive of the company, says. 'The kids spent the afternoon in a glass-bottom kayak and snorkelling with her.' Treasure hunts costing anything from £12,000 to six figures are a stock in trade, in settings from Antigua to Costa Rica, with a novel-worthy narrative and actors in pirate costume. 'We can bury chests on a remote beach or underwater,' Mackay-Lewis says. 'When kids can't dive because they're too young, we use remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to go down and unlock the chest, grab a scroll and bring it back up to the surface.' This means parents are off the hook to sip cocktails on the aft deck of the yacht, which works well for everyone. 'Teenagers usually respond well to a guide,' says Rob McCallum, the co-founder of Eyos ( which has led 1,500 expeditions across all five oceans and seven continents. 'The guide is showing them cool things they might not want to be seen to be learning in front of Mum and Dad. But a guide is independent.' Eyos's guides are extravagantly overqualified. 'They'll have their own specialist discipline but will be able to speak with authority on history, geography and climate as well as having all sorts of field skills,' says McCallum, who has led submersible missions to all of the world's 10,000-metre-plus trenches, the Titanic (seven times) and has broken expedition records in the Ross Sea and North West Passage. If tropical climes are a client's scene, he recommends hopping through the Solomon Islands to Papua New Guinea, where children might learn how coconuts are harvested, play with locals — 'kids are a passport to another culture' — snorkel reefs or go bamboo rafting down a freshwater river. In Antarctica, meanwhile, McCallum suggests a wildlife-focused itinerary, starting at Punta Arenas in Chile and then flying two hours to King George Island to meet an expedition yacht to go on to the great white south. To prepare younger children for expeditions off the mothership on Zodiac tenders, they might sketch different species of penguin, so when they do see them on the journey they can identify them — and perhaps teach their parents a few things. Attaching experts to a trip can deepen the experience further. For Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Eyos has used a professor of anthropology and a marine biologist, while for the Antarctic McCallum would recommend a penguin researcher and a PhD-level cetacean specialist. Pelorus's experts have included astronauts for stargazing cruises with space-mad children, BBC photographers for wildlife expeditions and Michelin-starred chefs for foraging adventures. Prices for their time run from £700 to more than £7,000 a day. Whether it's through experts or imaginative approaches, the idea is to take an extraordinary experience and make it transformative. 'Even for kids that are privileged, not many have seen 'a whale being a whale',' McCallum says. 'To spend quality time with one while it's feeding as a family pod …' Well, you might say it's priceless but that's not quite true. Certain yachts lend themselves to family trips more than others. Legend, which costs about €1.5 million for ten days with Eyos, is popular in the Antarctic. At 77.4 metres it can accommodate an extended family of 22 and keep everyone busy between the Swedish spa, cinema, 200-metre-rated submarine and every conceivable water toy and bit of ice-diving equipment. The 126-metre Octopus ($3 million for ten days), originally built for the Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, has dual helipads, a cinema, glass-bottomed observation lounge, spa, pool and an internal marina with decompression chamber from which to easily deploy its expedition kit. • The most expensive yachts that cost €3 million a week Next year the ultimate family toy will be launched: the 194.9m REV Ocean, whose back half is a cutting-edge research vessel and front half a serious superyacht. During charters through the brokerage house Burgess ( the in-house science team can custom-design projects for families using the expedition specialist Joro Experiences ( As well as a 6,000-metre ROV and a submarine that can go down to 2,300m, there will be a broadcast-quality media room where teens could create a documentary and, quite possibly, hologram tech in the two-deck auditorium, so David Attenborough could be beamed in for an afternoon lecture. Price on application — make that call near a fainting couch.
