Famed Yacht Broker & Charter agent, Camper & Nicholsons has assembled an offering of brilliant and uncompromisingly unique charter destinations for the summer of 2019. The list of hard to reach destinations is sure to bring out the explorer in any of us! From a list consisting of over 200 extraordinary itineraries. In this article we’ve identified four destinations that you and your guests are sure to enjoy.
Featured charter yachts for the summer of 2019 include the 216 foot motor yacht Okto with its sharp distinctive lines, 20 foot long infinity pool, spa, and gym. Another favorable offering is the 134 foot Ocean Emerald designed by the famed Sir Norman Foster.
Southeast Asia: Raja Ampat
Diving enthusiasts will love this Archipelago of 1,500 small islands in Indonesia. Raja Ampat, which translates to ‘Four Kings’ in English, is one of the true gems of Indonesia. Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta, Misool are the four main islands or ‘kings’ which gave birth to the Archipelago’s namesake.
The sample 11 day itinerary by Camper and Nicholsons begins on the originally dutch settled island of Missol, renowned for its fabulous reef diving opportunities. Highlights of diving near Missol include the opportunity to enjoy seldom scene reefs consisting of an abundance of untouched sea fans and soft corals. Following the departure from Missol, you and your guests may enjoy diving around the other three main islands.
The Raja Ampat is often praised for its abundance of sea life including healthy coral reefs and Wobbegong sharks. At the Otdima Reef, divers can spot schools of Plectorhinchus which often gather around coral heads. Diving near the island of Cape Kri, divers can often spot over 350 species of fish in an hour and a half dive. Last, but certainly not least, Giant Manta Rays are sometimes spotted at the submerged seamount known as Blue Magic.
The Great Northwest: Alaska
Exploring the last frontier by yacht is a truly remarkable experience. And that is why the charter experts at Camper and Nicholsons have put together a one week itinerary for exploring Alaska.
You and your guests will begin your exploration of the Alaskan wilderness by boarding your yacht in Juneau. What is the first activity? You may say. You will be able to choose between an exhilarating hike to the top of Mount Roberts or a helicopter tour to the Mendenhall Glacier. As one would expect, glaciers are a prominent part of this Alaskan charter experience. Travelers will be treated to a view of both the South and North Sawyer glaciers, the disintegrating Dawes Glacier, and the abundant wildlife which includes humpback whales.
For the kayaking enthusiast, a journey to Red Bluff Bay allows for up close observation of bears as they attempt to catch a salmon diner. Red Bluff Bay is a prime destination for catching shrimp and Dungeness crab. Your freshly caught crab can be delicately prepared as exceptional sushi by your chef. As for those craving a spa day, enjoy a day soaking in the nine hot springs at Baranof. Finally, take a journey through Chatham Strait, which allows for a stop to feast on delicious cinnamon rolls and enjoy breathtaking hikes in Tenakee Springs.
This charter begins in Albania and shortly makes its way to Greece. Soak up the sun in the eastern Mediterranean as you visit Corfu, Meganisi and Ithaka; as well as 6 other islands over a period of ten days. As pictured above, private turquoise coves are a standout characteristic of this charter itinerary. This charter will offer you and your guests the very best of Greece
from secluded beaches and turquoise bays to ancient temples ruins.
The white sand beaches on the small island of Antipaxos are truly some of the best on earth and are equally complemented by warm Greek hospitality and extraordinary culinary delights. Waverunners, Sailing Dingies, Jet Skis, and water skiing are all spectacular ways to spend an afternoon during your charter. A day trip to Lefkada allows for the history enthusiast to visit ancient ruins including the 500 year old Lëkurësi Castle and Forty Saints Monastery.
Nature lovers will be consumed by the natural beauty of Norway during this 14 day charter. Wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and awe inspiring icebergs are the epitome of Svalbard, an archipelago between Norway and the North Pole.
Svalbard gives visitors 24 hours of sunshine during the summer months. You and your guests will have the privilege of spotting polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes all across the chain of islands. Claiming the title of the most northern inhabited locale on earth, Svalbard is characterized by glaciers, snowy peaks, and seemingly endless ice-fields.
The charter experts at Camper and Nicholsons advise that you begin your holiday by discovering the diverse terrain of Europe’s final frontier. The following few days will be occupied by a cruise through the breathtaking Norwegian fjords along the Finnmark coast. Visiting the Svaerholdtklubben Bird Colony is a highlight of this journey. Unique rock formations are plentiful and the sacred sea cliff named Finnkjerkja is a cannot miss. The islands of Troms County allow for you and your guests to enjoy a myriad amount of outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, and fishing. However, our favorite thing about the thousands of islands that make up Troms County is the unpolluted air and wealth of flora and fauna. Unique species that call Troms County home include Otters, Sea Eagles, Lynx, and
Harbor Porpoises.
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