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Charter Itinerary Cruising the Coastline of Cuba

Chantal Maxwell2018-10-28T01:02:26+00:00

HAVANA

A beautiful long coastline filled with beaches, lapped by crystal clear waters, Cuba is a cruising paradise, virtually untouched by modern life. Explore little known archipelagos of islands and cays around the main island of Cuba , as Cuba is comprised of over 4000 bits of land of varying sizes. Whether cruising through islands to the north of the main island of Cuba, islands to the south or along the coast of the main island, white sand beaches beckon with beautiful coral gardens below the water line and tropical rain forests withan outstanding number of birds and wildlife await on land. While inland, fertile green plains and valleys, where plantations once flourished, lay in green swaths waiting to be explored.

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Charter Itinerary Cruising the Coastline of CubaChantal Maxwell2018-10-28T01:02:26+00:00

Yacht Charter Itinerary Cruising the Sea of Cortez

Chantal Maxwell2018-10-28T11:49:22+00:00

Cabo San Lucas

From Cabo San Lucas to La Paz, a yacht charter itinerary cruising the Sea of Cortez in Mexico includes historic towns, lovely beaches, extraordinary rock formations, seaside cliffs striated with beautiful colors, and refreshing waters. Enjoy swimming with sea lions, snorkeling or scuba diving with schools of fish, shelling on deserted beaches, and visiting historic Spanish Mission towns, on a private crewed charter in the Sea of Cortez.

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Yacht Charter Itinerary Cruising the Sea of CortezChantal Maxwell2018-10-28T11:49:22+00:00

Historic Trinidad, Southern Coast of Cuba

Chantal Maxwell2018-10-28T13:11:53+00:00

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the town of Trinidad located on the southern coast of Cuba, grew to its glory in the 1800’s during the heyday of the sugar trade. At one point in 1827, a sugar mill in Trinidad produced just under a million kilos of sugar. The resulting wealth of sugar plantation owners during this heyday is reflected in the streets in this town through beautiful Spanish colonial mansions, plazas and churches built during this time period. The reflection of wealth did not stop in the architecture, as those buildings were then filled with beautiful china, crystal, art, painted wall frescos, inlay, and other trappings of a wealth driven society in the Baroque Period. Outside of town, in the Agabama Valley, are the remains of the sugar mills, while nearby on the coast are beautiful white sand beaches, and lovely crystal clear waters. Trinidad should not be missed as a port of call on a crewed yacht charter along the southern coast of Cuba.

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Historic Trinidad, Southern Coast of CubaChantal Maxwell2018-10-28T13:11:53+00:00

Lazy Days in Cuba

Chantal Maxwell2018-10-28T13:16:51+00:00

Havana, Cuba

Where it is summer year around. Cuba is a very large island in the Caribbean Sea with smaller islands included in the country boundaries, all of which are surrounded by beautiful Caribbean waters, undulating with shades of beautiful blues and greens. A rarely visited island, the waters surrounding are teeming with fish and other marine life and miles of undisturbed coral gardens to snorkel with and swim over. Also undisturbed are towns and villages inland, with the Capital city of Havana virtually locked in the 1950’s, while south the towns of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), are virtually locked in the 1850’s when the sugar boom evaporated. Visiting Cuba on a crewed yacht charter does require compliance with certain regulations and the use of Cuban services for certain activities such as scuba diving and fishing. It is well worth compliance with certain requirements in order to see Cuba as the country is now, before a myriad of changes are sure to occur.

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Lazy Days in CubaChantal Maxwell2018-10-28T13:16:51+00:00

Dominica Island, “The Nature Isle of the Caribbean”

Chantal Maxwell2018-10-28T14:07:17+00:00

Dominica

A self-ruling sovereign island country since 1978, the official name of Dominica is the Commonwealth of Dominica; and is a Windward Island located in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. Reaching this island is very easy on a crewed yacht charter when cruising through the French West Indies between Guadeloupe and Martinique. Unlike most other Caribbean Islands, Dominica is covered with rain forests, and lush vegetation through which run 365 rivers, which is one river for every day of the year.

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Dominica Island, “The Nature Isle of the Caribbean”Chantal Maxwell2018-10-28T14:07:17+00:00

An Extraordinary Natural Experience: The Galapagos!

Missy2018-10-24T17:11:56+00:00

Over 600 miles off of the Ecuadorian mainland lie the starkly beautiful volcanic islands of the Galapagos that can be best explored on a crewed yacht charter. Never home to man until recently in the many millenniums the Galapagos Islands have existed; on visiting, one can see why Darwin developed his Theory of Evolution right here. Natural species living on these islands have uniquely evolved over thousands of years, through their will to survive and hunt food in this stark land and seascape. As man is a recent eco system addition in the history of these islands; the wild, marine, and birdlife are totally unafraid of humans and continue their normal daily activities without a pause whether man is present or not.

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An Extraordinary Natural Experience: The Galapagos!Missy2018-10-24T17:11:56+00:00

Montenegro Is A Location Bathed in History

Missy2018-10-24T17:37:30+00:00

Montenegro

With a long coastline of excellent beaches, the coast of Montenegro is considered one of the sunniest locations in the Mediterranean, and is an excellent location in which to cruise on a luxury yacht charter. All along the coast are beautiful sandy beaches stretching between historic towns, including Bar, one half of the connection made by Marconi for the first radio transmissions, and little lovely fishing villages. Enjoy this coastline home to many different civilizations through the centuries, and today a warm sunny cruising location for a private crewed yacht charter vacation.

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Montenegro Is A Location Bathed in HistoryMissy2018-10-24T17:37:30+00:00

The Medieval Walled City of Bar, Montenegro

Missy2018-10-29T18:37:35+00:00

Bar Montenegro Harbor

One of the sunniest towns in the Mediterranean, Bar is a major seaport for Montenegro and a great stop on a crewed yacht charter along the southern coast of Montenegro. Settled in Neolithic times, the busiest time period in the history of Bar was during medieval times, with this town an especially important location in ecclesiastical history as the home of three religions, Orthodox, Catholicism, and Islam. Also known as Antibari in earlier centuries, due to its location opposite or “Anti” Bari Italy, this town was one half of the equation for the first radio connection made by Guglielmo Marconi in 1904; which was between Bari, Italy and Bar, Montenegro. With a nice large seaport ringed with beaches that extend on either side of the port for over 9 kilometers, Bar, Montenegro, hunkered under Mount Rumija, should be included in any yacht charter itinerary for southern Montenegro.

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The Medieval Walled City of Bar, MontenegroMissy2018-10-29T18:37:35+00:00

Visit the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay

Missy2018-10-29T18:47:43+00:00

Eastern Shore Sunrise over Crab Shacks

Over 200 miles long, the Chesapeake Bay is an extensive waterway to explore while on a crewed yacht charter. Bound on the western side by the mainland of Maryland and Virginia, and on the eastern side, by the unique Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia; also known as the Delmarva Peninsula, the Chesapeake Bay separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland. Isolated by this separation, lifestyle on the Eastern Shore has evolved with a unique history and culture from colonial times to today. This lifestyle and culture has always centered on the water, boats, trading, and fishing, oyster catching and crabbing. Be sure to stop and explore the little historic towns, rivers and creeks, along the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia on any yacht charter cruise through the Chesapeake Bay.

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Visit the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake BayMissy2018-10-29T18:47:43+00:00

In the historic wake of pirates in the U. S. Barrier Islands

Missy2018-10-30T19:52:19+00:00

Barrier Island Coastline

A yacht charter itinerary through the Barrier Islands along the southeastern seaboard of the United States of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina is a yacht charter cruise in the historic wake of pirates that once sailed in, out and around the Barrier Islands in the 18^th century. Well known legendary pirates such as “Blackbeard”, Stede Bonnet, “Calico Jack” and “Black Bart” all spent time in these islands sailing in and out of various hidey holes along this coastal area. Today, explore this yacht charter location rich in pirate history on a yacht charter cruise through the Barrier Islands of the southeastern seaboard of the United States.

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In the historic wake of pirates in the U. S. Barrier IslandsMissy2018-10-30T19:52:19+00:00