Elite Traveler HRS 2018-2019

DISCOVER

by Thea Halstead Yachts elite traveler HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS 2018/2019 22

Aquijo’s master suite is flooded with natural light and seems vast in comparison to other sailing vessels on the water today

AHOY THERE

When it comes to chartering a yacht, and you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, where do you start? We’ve selected two very different yachts, based in two completely different locations to showcase the kinds of extraordinary experiences you can have on board

FIJI AQUIJO

The diverse shores of New Zealand and Japan offer an abundance of marine life to explore, local cultures to absorb and activities to experience. Aquijo is an exceptional 282.2-ft yacht on which to cruise — she is a sailing yacht but with the volume and amenities more akin to a motor yacht. She has two Jacuzzis, one on deck, which can be used when under sail, and the other within the extensive beach club alongside a sauna and steam room. Aquijo has eight sets of dive gear on board, so there’s no excuse not to squeeze into your neoprene and get exploring. If all this talk of adventure makes you thirsty, Aquijo has three bars on board. The main deck bar can seat 12 of your nearest and dearest, has beer on tap and even a retractable TV so you don’t miss the game while on board. Aquijo is available to charter from $520,000 per week. Contact experience@y.co, +1 954 278 3970, y.co

ANTARCTICA

PLANET NINE Antarctica is a barren, uninhabited continent covered in a thick layer of ice. But don’t let that put you off! This area of exploration and adventure is best discovered from the comfort of a yacht, and the 239.5-ft Planet Nine is one of the few that charters there. She has a host of toys on board including skis, snowboards, a helicopter, mountain bikes, snorkeling gear (for the brave) and a kitesurfing rig. To balance this kind of rigorous activity, and to shake off the icicles, she also has a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Planet Nine is available to charter from $650,000 per week. Contact Virginia Putignani, charter fleet

manager, cayachts@edmiston.com, +377 933 054 44, edmiston.com

Photo Stuart Pearce