{"id":1677,"date":"2012-12-17T17:07:53","date_gmt":"2012-12-17T17:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lovesail.com\/ls-news\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2023-09-30T09:19:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T08:19:54","slug":"a-superyacht-for-christmas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/a-superyacht-for-christmas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Superyacht for Christmas?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A Superyacht for Christmas? \u00a0\u00a0The dream gift, or is it?<\/h2>\n<p>Do you think a superyacht could possibly be the best Christmas present ever?\u00a0 Well let\u2019s face it, not many of us would say no, would we! <!--more--> But after the initial euphoria, the reality of owning one of these highly luxurious, state-of-the-art sailing masterpieces might just set in.\u00a0 And that\u2019s when you realise why this game is only for a privileged few of the world\u2019s ultra-high-net-worth individuals.<\/p>\n<p>So, as much as you might like the idea of gently gliding across the glistening azure seas of the Caribbean or the Med, waited on hand and foot by a meticulous crew where nothing is a problem, the reality is that superyacht ownership comes at an enormous cost \u2013 and some!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1687\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/a-superyacht-for-christmas-2\/boat-show-2010-phone-pics-011-3\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011.jpg?fit=1632%2C1224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1632,1224\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;W810i&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1284300377&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Boat Show 2010 phone pics 011\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1687\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"superyacht\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boat-Show-2010-phone-pics-011.jpg?w=1632&amp;ssl=1 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Take for example a typical estimate of the costs of purchase and maintenance \u2013 in superyacht terms.\u00a0 At the entry-level, you could pick up a perfectly respectable 30-metre luxury motorcraft for around $3.5 million.\u00a0 Or if money is definitely no object you could head for the dizzy heights and splash out around a cool $95 million on 70+ metres of opulent sailing luxury!<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s just the start.\u00a0 You\u2019ve then got to factor in the maintenance costs such as fuel, crew, insurance, mooring fees etc. which can start around 10% of the initial cost of the boat.\u00a0 Plus you also need to build in a contingency for other unexpected general expenses, breakdown, berthing and accessories, and you\u2019ll see the maintenance costs potentially rise by another 10%.\u00a0 And that\u2019s per annum!<\/p>\n<p>So what are your alternatives if you really want to own that dream yacht without having to have very deep pockets?\u00a0 Well, you could go the fractional-ownership route where you could still enjoy access to your genuine superyacht but without the associated cost and hassle.<\/p>\n<p>One example of a company offering a range of fractional ownership programmes is Yachtplus.\u00a0\u00a0 They offer year-round access to a fleet of private superyachts in the Caribbean and in the Med, under a range of different programmes, depending on how many weeks you want \u2013 or on how much you\u2019d like to spend.\u00a0 All of the crew and maintenance costs are shared between the owners and you get guaranteed availability every year \u2013 or you can charter out your weeks if you like or swap with other owners if you\u2019re unable to use the yacht in any of your allocated periods.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, maybe a better present could be chartering one of these amazing superyachts \u2013 an easy walk-on walk-off option with a one-off payment &#8211;\u00a0 and favoured by many of the rich and famous.\u00a0 A week in the Caribbean over the Christmas period could be the answer, and <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Charter-Yacht-AXIOMA-Main.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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href=\"http:\/\/www.charterworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> It\u2019s available this winter and is on offer at an exceptional 40% discount for a Christmas charter!! M\/Y AXIOMA is available from 19th until 28th December at the special weekly rate of USD 130,000 plus all expenses (instead of USD 220,000) \u2013 so you better be quick!<\/p>\n<p>Or coming back down to earth with a bit of a bump, we have a<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1270\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/tullett-prebon-london-boat-show\/boat-show-11-002\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002.jpg?fit=1632%2C1224&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1632,1224\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;W810i&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1294414469&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"london boat show 11 002\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1270\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"superyachts\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lovesail.com\/ls-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/boat-show-11-002.jpg?w=1632&amp;ssl=1 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> better and much cheaper way to get access to that superyacht! Take a trip to the <a title=\"London Boat Show blog\" href=\"http:\/\/lovesail.com\/ls-news\/2012\/12\/london-boat-show-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">London Boat Show<\/a> at ExCel, London from the 12<sup>th<\/sup> to 20<sup>th<\/sup> January and see these fabulous crafts of all shapes, sizes and budgets on display.\u00a0 And you don\u2019t need to just look, you can even touch and feel, and dream \u2013 but then walk away \u2013 with your bank balance still intact!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All Images (except Axioma) Copyright Lovesail.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Superyacht for Christmas? \u00a0\u00a0The dream gift, or is it? Do you think a superyacht could possibly be the best Christmas present ever?\u00a0 Well let\u2019s face it, not many of us would say no, would we!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1680,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6479],"tags":[266,152,12,265],"class_list":["post-1677","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discover","tag-charter","tag-london-boat-show","tag-sailing","tag-superyacht"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Superyacht for Christmas? 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