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Dream Yacht Charter

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Dream Yacht Charter was founded by Loic Bonnet in 2000 to revolutionize the charter industry by making sailing accessible to all. Dream yacht Charter offers you one of the largest fleets in the world in over 60 beautiful destinations worldwide. You can discover the freedom of being on the water under various offers, including bareboat, skippered, by the cabin, crewed, sabbaticals, power catamarans and corporate events.

Dream Yacht Sales is a consultant yacht broker. If you want to become an owner, we offer advice for private yacht ownership, charter management and brokerage, providing professional consultancy, expert advice and tailored solutions.

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One of the world’s most striking 60 m/197 feet super yachts, DREAM delights its 12 guests in 6 luxurious staterooms. DREAM’s dazzling exterior is accented by the metallic silver color of its hull. A mixture of precious woods, European custom furniture and Asian artwork creates a Zen interior of sophisticated and comfortable elegance.

Magnificently built by Abeking & Rasmussen, one of Europe’s most renowned shipyards, DREAM was entirely refitted in 2013 with a brand new interior by award-winning designers Bannenberg & Rowell. DREAM’s voluminous guest cabins offer exquisite detailing, large windows and dynamic layout options. Its expansive master suite features a bedroom, an office, a relaxation room, his and her dressing areas and three bathrooms. For entertainment, DREAM’s vast outdoor decks can accommodate large parties and its sky lounge converts into a cinema with a huge plasma screen and spectacular surround sound. DREAM’s German engineering and construction and its latest generation Quantum XT stabilizers provide extremely quiet cruising and a very stable experience at anchor.  Among the vast selection of toys on board are two large tenders, including a 10 m/33 ft Intrepid with bathroom, and a giant slide. The experienced and highly professional crew will meet your every need and desire to ensure a magnificent voyage.

DREAM’s 16-meter long (52 ft) Salon and Dining areas feature 18 large windows, creating a bright and airy contemporary interior. A sculpture gallery and twin HD TVs complement the rich wood paneling. Curl up with a good book and enjoy a cup of coffee in the plush sofas as you watch the world go by. The Dining Area accommodates 12 for exquisite meals prepared by our professional chefs, who will cater to your every culinary need and preference.

Located on the upper deck, the Sky Lounge is the entertainment center of your DREAM vacation.  Watch movies or TV in broad daylight on one of the largest and brightest screens on the sea (103” HD plasma) or black out the windows, put your feet up and enjoy family movie night. Your entire party of 12 can watch a Blu-Ray movie from the Kaleidescape server, sing Karaoke or catch the latest football or NBA games.  A game table for poker, backgammon or chess adds an additional entertainment option.

DREAM’S Master Suite is an apartment comprised of a spacious bedroom, an office, a relaxation room, two dressing areas and three baths. The full-width king stateroom design is a unique blend of mahogany, myrtle and white Italian leather. The Master Bath is entirely clad in onyx and features a Jacuzzi tub, a steam shower and a unique 50 million-year-old fossil. Naturally-lit his and her dressing areas, complete with vanity tables, are located between the bedroom and bathroom.

The Master Suite also includes a separate office and a relaxation room, each featuring an en suite bathroom with shower. Conduct business in your private office, watch financial networks, print documents or start the novel you always dreamed of writing. The desk is made from a 1950s vintage aircraft wing. Across the hallway from the office is a quiet and flexible relaxation room with floor to ceiling mirrors, a TV and a dance bar. It is ideal for yoga, meditation, aerobics, and massages or can be used as a nursery, a bodyguard room or even a giant dressing area.

Located on the upper deck, the VIP stateroom provides spectacular views from three large windows.  This vast suite encompasses a king size bed, a sofa, a vanity, and a spacious bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, a separate shower and twin sinks.  Set apart from the other guest staterooms, DREAM’s VIP suite is secluded, quiet and just a step away from the Sky Lounge and the outdoor dining area.

Guests staying in the four staterooms below the main deck also delight in DREAM’s distinctive décor. Two staterooms feature king size beds and bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs/showers.  The two twin staterooms can be converted into additional king bedrooms. Alternatively, the four staterooms can be combined to create two full-width VIP suites with a sitting room and his and her bathrooms. The choice of a two, three or four stateroom layout on this deck allows for a customized environment tailored to your needs.

Bask in the sun on DREAM’s expansive exterior decks or enjoy a beautiful night under the stars with a cocktail. Five distinctive outdoor areas offer al fresco dining options, quaint seating areas, comfortable lounge chairs and sofas as well as a Jacuzzi surrounded by large sun pads. These spaces are the ideal venue to relax and take in the scenery while cruising and at anchor. The upper deck aft lounge is the center of your al fresco dining experience.  Enjoy stunning views while dining outdoors. Casual buffet style or formal meals can be served for up to 14 guests. The space can also be converted into two tables for more intimate gatherings. When dinner is over or while cruising, enjoy the scenery or the stars from any of three large outdoor sofas.

The massive sun deck is divided into two separate areas that can comfortably accommodate all your guests or even be used for large in-harbor cocktail parties. DREAM’s sun deck is an outdoor paradise. Relax on a lounge chair or watch islands and ports go by from the oversized sofa and chairs. Savor a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres at the bar, protected from the wind. Removable canopies give you the option of enjoying the sun or the shade. For serious sunbathing, the forward area of the sun deck affords total privacy, an outdoor shower, and a sensational Jacuzzi. A fully air conditioned bathroom is also located on the sun deck for your convenience.

You will spend fun-filled hours on DREAM’s two large tenders. The towed 10 m/33 ft strong hull Intrepid offers stability and smooth rides even in high and choppy seas. This oversized tender is the ultimate vehicle for outings and adventures. Stay dry going to a restaurant on shore or cruise on an all-day snorkeling expedition. It includes an on-board bathroom and a side door for easy swim access. The 7 m/23 ft Novurania is perfect for wake boarding, water skiing and towing water toys. Become a child again and glide into the ocean on the giant slide or get away on a Yamaha 3-person wave-runner. Paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling and fishing gear, wetsuits and more are all available. DREAM’s attentive crew will be happy to teach you how to use all the yacht’s toys, escort you to secluded bays and organize picnics on the beach.

Your DREAM awaits you!

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Dream Yacht in Grenada

We were aware that we were renting an older - 7 yr old boat that had been all over the place. In the Charter world the 3 year old boats are hard used. We did an older bareboat primarily for the lower price and knew there would be some issues but they usually don’t cause much trouble for a seasoned crew. The boat had a great refrigeration system, lots of cookware, good charts, nice windlass, and staff provided us with new cockpit chair cushioning and French press as we are Americans who like that sort of thing. It was a typical used boat with stuff that is used. Staff was very responsive to problems with mooring balls (not DYC’s fault) and difficulty with dinghy engine starts (we just had to acclimate to a coy Mercury). We like the people, and the boat was as is to be expected. We spent around 5 grand a week for a full 3 staterooms. We were happy. We enjoyed the captain’s meeting and received many good suggestions on where to go. Remember always swim your mooring ball - we were adrift and on the rocks due to a defective mooring ball. DYC is where you want to go if you are seasoned and want to spend most of your time in the water or at the beach.

Date of experience : January 27, 2024

An absolute nightmare

An absolute nightmare! I regret to say that my experience with Dream Yacht Charters BVI was utterly disappointing, warranting a one-star rating. The boat we rented was in deplorable condition, plagued by a plethora of issues. From cockroaches scurrying about to incessant leakage, malfunctioning batteries, broken drawers and cabinets, and a malfunctioning anchor, it was a nightmare from the start. Moreover, the absence of electricity, because of a malfunctioning battery pack/alternater, resulted in no power for essential appliances like the fridge, navigation instruments, anchor and lights which only exacerbated the situation. The poorly insulated engine turned the interior into an unbearable sauna, making our journey intolerable. Adding insult to injury, the caleche was leaking, further dampening our spirits. Despite these glaring problems, the office's response was appalling. They attempted to shift blame onto us and offered minimal assistance, if any. The litany of issues disrupted our planned route, forcing frequent stops for shore power every 2-3 days, driving up expenses due to exorbitant harbor prices. Additionally, the malfunctioning anchor necessitated costly moorings, further inflating our financial burden. In summary, our experience with Dream Yacht Charters was marred by incompetence, neglect, and a complete lack of accountability.

Date of experience : February 14, 2024

DYC makes it really easy to charter

DYC makes it really easy to charter a bareboat sailing vacation. Having done a dozen trips with the competition in BVI, Bahamas, Greece, Italy, etc I feel more confident in Dream's ability to get you on a high quality boat on time and in good condition. When they missed the boat (pun intended) in one situation, they were also gracious about admitting fault and offering a credit to future trips. I especially want to call out Savannah Collins on the American sales team who was a joy to work with over the phone. Thanks for everything Savannah!

Date of experience : November 10, 2023

Unsafe yacht

I chartered a 52 ft yacht in Antigua and it was unfit for purpose and potentially dangerous. There was an extensive list of faults which ruined our holiday, including a windlass that did not operate, an anchor that did not swivel, reefing lines jammed in the boom and hazardous swim ladder. The yacht also lacked basic appliances, had a hole in the kettle and missing fire extinguishers. This is an accident waiting to happen. I could go on… Dream yachts refused to even acknowledge my emails and sent no apologies. Avoid them at all cost.

Date of experience : December 13, 2023

Don't let your dream vacation turn into a nautical nightmare like ours!

Dear sailors and travelers, I am writing to you with a heavy heart and the need to warn you about my disastrous experience with Dream Yacht Charter (DYC). Recently, I entrusted this company for a dream trip through the Caribbean, only to find myself plunged into a nautical nightmare that dashed our carefully planned vacation and endangered our lives. From the outset, DYC's service left much to be desired. While the first few days of our journey went smoothly, everything unraveled when we experienced serious mechanical issues with the vessel. Two engines failed mysteriously, leaving us stranded in the middle of the ocean with no propulsion. Imagine the anguish and fear of being stuck at sea with families and children on board! But the worst was not just the mechanical failure, but DYC's incompetence and lack of accountability in addressing the situation properly. They ignored our distress calls, left us adrift for hours, and only after the situation became critical did they decide to take action. And I can't even begin to describe the additional problems we faced when we were finally "rescued"! DYC's response to this disaster? A refusal to acknowledge their responsibility and an offer of insultingly insignificant compensation. Not only did they refuse to reopen our claim, but they also attempted to discredit our version of events, implying that we were never offered the additional sailing days we claimed. Dear sailors, if you value your safety and your vacation, I urge you to steer clear of DYC like the plague. This company not only lacks integrity and professionalism, but also jeopardizes the lives of its customers with its negligence and lack of care. Don't let your dream vacation turn into a nautical nightmare like ours!

Date of experience : October 27, 2023

Poorly maintained boats

For reference, I've chartered in the BVIs about 12 times over almost 45 years, as well as Greece, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. We chartered in late Jan (2024) from Dream Yacht Charters out of Hodges Creek Marina near Fat Hog Bay on Tortola. On the one hand, sailing in the BVIs is always wonderful, so I'm not doing a hand-wringing "our trip was ruined" post. On the other hand ... The older boats at Dream Yachts are very poorly maintained. We faced myriad problems, including an ancient repeatedly patched bimini and dodger that ripped on the first windy day, and a hole in the galley floor caused by one of the checkout crew, that was never fixed. Multiple systems were leaking into the bilge or broken, including the A/C pump (leaking at the thru-hull!) and the galley seawater pump. The fresh water system broke halfway into the trip. Most alarming was the failure of one of the head macerator pumps -- they checked to see if "we'd clogged it". The "technician" disappeared into the head with a wad of paper in his hand, closed the door behind him so I couldn't see, and then announced that the pump output pipe (that I had previously checked) was clogged! A complete scam/ripoff. The sails on our boat were old and patched, the V-berth mattress and all the cushions mold- and mildew-stained, and everything generally tired. The galley was awful, with two wine glasses (for max pax of 8) and zero tumblers. We had to ask for a pot big enough to cook pasta, and for a colander. The shore power at the marina didn't work (we didn't stay at marinas elsewhere) -- which threatened to spoil our newly-purchased provisions. Of folks we met from other boats, one had a problem with their winch, and I heard of many other problems. Bottom line -- they don't maintain their boats. I'll never charter from Dream Yacht again (at least in the BVIs).

Date of experience : January 12, 2024

Dream Yacht Charter Raiatea Bora Bora

We had a blast on a 5-days trip around Raiatea, Taha’a & Bora Bora. Conditions were exceptional so was the crew. We had a beautiful and confortable catamaran for the 7 of us with plenty of space. The crew was super friendly and knowledgeable bringing us to beautiful snorkelling and cultural places around the different islands. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience!

Date of experience : January 05, 2024

Incredible Bali Catspace

We just come back from a bareboat charter with Dream Yacht charter Uturoa with my family on a Bali Catspace This cat is just incredibily easy and confortable We has the feeling to be on a much bigger boat Sailing this cat is so simple no need to have years of practice

Date of experience : December 30, 2023

Fantastic experience all round

Fantastic experience once again delivered by Dream Yacht Charters in the UK. Transparent pricing from the start and excellent value. Could not believe that the insurance indemnity was included in the price! Lorraine could not have worked harder to guide us on location and yachts to suit our needs. Any questions were dealt with quickly and professionally. The yacht we chartered met with our expectations and I have no doubt that had we experienced any difficulties at the base, Lorraine would have done her utmost to sort. Thank you for such a first class service. We will continue to charter from Dream Yacht Charters without reservation

Date of experience : September 30, 2023

First experience with DYW and first…

First experience with DYW and first time with DY Croatia. Preparation and briefing with the service team in US was so thorough that when I got to Dubrovnik ACI Marina everything run smoothly. No hidden costs, everything very transparent. We took a skipper who happened to be top notch, a local celebrity. Trip was excellent in all respects but we had little wind and we had to motor most of the time: next time I will make sure we reserve minimum guaranteed winds of 15 knots LOL

Date of experience : August 19, 2023

Dream Yacht Charter is HIGH Risk - Avoid!

If I can prevent just one more bad, unsafe DYC boat experience, maybe yours, then writing this review was worth it. We have discovered Dream Yacht Charter has earned a highly questionable reputation for providing poorly maintained boats for charter and based on our recent experience it is well earned. See the fast-growing 2,400 Member Facebook page: groups/dreamyachtchartersuck and TripAdvisor.com's almost 50% 1-star DYC reviews. Most of those with posted DYC issues have received no recourse, may have faced serious safety situations due to poor boat maintenance and/or support, may have sued, but like us, are seeking to prevent others from experiencing DYC’s lack of concern for charterer safety, maintenance incompetence, and blatant contract breaches. Charter DYC at your own risk. If interested, here’s our DYC experience. We chartered a boat for 8 days out of Nassau with indicators of issues to come on day 1 - the generator not working (yes, it worked at the dock and we did as thorough a boat check as allowed). The following 3 days turned into hell due to a dysfunctional boat promised in their contract to be in "good working order.” DYC breached our contract in 3 important ways. By day 3, the boat’s batteries were completely depleted. We had lost 2 nights sleep due to alarms going off throughout the night and a generator out of oil as we hung on an anchor in 35 knot winds completely without power for engines, navigation systems, lighting, windlass, or icebox cooling, etc. The batteries were truly dead, and would not hold a charge for more than 1 hour. DYC later denied this important fact – they missed the source maintenance problem. In the end, we had to count on our own backup phone batteries to have any communication at all. By this time, we were labeled a “distressed vessel” by the National Park Ranger who checked on us repeatedly until DYC eventually showed up. This, a second contract breach when a support vessel was not sent out as promised within 4 hours, let alone the next several days. Of note, 4 other DYC boats within a 5 mile radius also had crippling issues, including a broken halyard, a damaged transmission, broken generator, and disabled engine. After 3 days on anchor, DYC’s repair crew arrived and jerry-rigged the generator (their words), never fixing the batteries, and we were evacuated from the boat. A 3rd contract breach, no other boat or lost charter time reimbursement was then provided to us per our contract (and their own marketing materials and salespeople). During one long night while waiting for assistance, we discovered that the chartplotter listed all the same engine and battery alarms we were experiencing during the charter before ours – evidence of questionable maintenance and safety. Despite the evidence, and after multiple requests, no refund or credit was offered, and only a denial of our experience was received by DYC. While some of you may have had a more positive DYC experience, should you charter from DYC in the future you do so at your own risk and may also be left in a dangerous situation with wholly inadequate charter support and a company that does not appear to value customer safety, its own contracts, or satisfaction. Based on our research and the Facebook page, it appears DYC’s poor maintenance is experienced in nearly every charter location worldwide, and its corporate integrity a systemic safety issue. We encourage you to read the reviews before signing up, and taking them seriously - their contract is worthless to you. Bad charter boats do happen, but it appears DYC's are the worst, obfuscated by great marketing. We encourage you to stay safe and to look into other charter company alternatives.

Date of experience : December 08, 2023

Unfortunately disappointing (Abacos)

Unfortunately our 3rd tour with DYC was disappointing. The captain was disinterested, rude and barely present. The Abacos are still worth seeing - with a different crew. Despite our feedback, Dream Yacht Charter didn't get in touch. Bad customer service for us. We sailed the last time. Well, we hardly sailed.

Date of experience : December 09, 2022

Reply from Dream Yacht Charter

Hello Lasse, Thank you for taking the time to share your concern. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and fell below our standards. In order to investigate the case, please fill in this form (https://bit.ly/dreamyacht) as it is our goal to provide the best experience, and we take that commitment very seriously. Thank you for contacting us, the Dream Yacht team.

No Dream in Dream yacht Charter

This was my worst vacation. We bare boated and the boat broke down, for 5 days we were stuck in a marina, while the boat was repaired and DYC has refused to do anything. these additional costs, we didn't plan for, and we lost a huge part of our vacation. before you book with them, try getting a hold of the base in the Bahamas, or a supervisor or someone who deals with complaints or refunds. Aside from sales/customer service (booking) you wont get past the iron curtain!

Date of experience : December 11, 2022

Hi Davey J, thank you for your review. We are saddened to hear of your dissatisfaction with this situation. Our team works tirelessly to provide boats in top condition, and we’re truly sorry that you experienced these issues. Please fill in this form (https://bit.ly/dreamyacht) with your booking details so we can investigate your case further. We want to provide the best experience to our customers, and your feedback helps us improve. Thank you for letting us know, the Dream Yacht team.

SAIL BOAT CONDITIONS and OPERATION

SAIL BOAT CONDITIONS and OPERATION TOILETS ● Working very well. Motors ● In general working well. See additional comments. MAINSAIL-should be replaced. ● Medium Size Tears ● Repair tape disintegrated. ● Mainsail cover ripped. ● Bimini cover above cockpit is TORN. JIB SAIL-should be replaced. ● Medium size tear KITCHEN ● Fridge not working. ● No freezer (not working) ● Fridge lock-latch broken (does not allow to close the fridge) ● Both units leaking water after using tons of ice to keep our food healthy. Still, because of this condition we lost of food ● Propane tanks: Insufficient capacity for 8-10 people on board ● BREAKABLE porcelain and glassware - this is risky to dangerous. ● Plates ● Mugs ● Glass ● DANGEROUS on a sail boat ● Secondary tap not working. UTILITIES ● No generator ● Batteries: Insufficient capacity. We had to run the engines for 3 hours every day. ● Water tanks: insufficient capacity for 8-10 people on board ● Outboard: weak capacity DINGHY ● Motor cover: Coming off continuously with the slightest move/touch ● Boat should have a bigger dinghy for the 8-10 people capacity CABINS ● Hatches ● Leaking ● Supports: three hatches had the supports broken ● Weather sealed broken in one of them. ● Bow port hatch glass/vinyl broken. ● Bow starboard hatch had no support. ● Bow starboard portlight: glass/ vinyl broken and duct taped shut ● Doors: ● Starboard bow & aft cabin not locking ● Lamps filled with rust ● Cabin mattresses in bad shape OPERATION ISSUES ● Left winch top broken ● Anchor lights not working ● The navigation panel switches wiring is wrong. ● Inadequate FIRST AID KIT ● NO proper, even basic tools like pliers, screwdrivers, etc. ● Anchor size inappropriate for the size of the sailboat MOTOR & STEERING ● Wheel does not lock, this is dangerous when backing with the boat. It can damage rudders if wheel is not firmly held by a co- pilot ● Wheel - it is very difficult to hold direction with this wheel ● The motor control is very difficult as it is not responsive, particularly in reverse mode. HULL ● Overgrown with algae all over ● Propellers filled with algae and sea dirt ● Rudders filled with algae and sea dirt

Date of experience : January 28, 2024

Dodging any issues.

We lost one day of our charter due to our freshwater being pumped into the starboard engine bilge whose bilge pump was not working and consequently filled up with water , at one point we thought we were sinking ! We returned to base as we had no water and no way of keeping it in the tanks even if we could have refilled. In another incedent in a torrential downpour a fixed cabin window leaked and destroyed my laptop. The reply from DYC main office was less than helpful. The laptop destruction was our fault as we put it in the wrong place and the lost day was ignored. Be very carefull when dealing with the main office they seem only to want to dodge any issues which involve any sort of refund.

Date of experience : April 17, 2023

Thank you for contacting us, Doug. Customer satisfaction, safety, and happy sailings are and always have been our top priorities. To assist you with this issue, please fill in this form (https://bit.ly/dreamyacht) so we can investigate your case further. We sincerely appreciate and value feedback from all guests, as comments like yours help us to improve our service. Thank you for letting us know, the Dream Yacht team

Horrendous Experience - Took ALL our money and no holiday

Horrendous Experience Dream Yacht Charters cancelled our holiday before the departure date due to Covid—19 lockdown in UK & Greece BUT then refused to return a single penny We lost the entire amount we paid - 100% of the holiday price They just ripped us off They are NOT ABTA either Do NOT use them under any circumstances

Date of experience : April 10, 2020

Hi Paul Smith Our thoughts are with all those affected by this worldwide pandemic and our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our customers and staff. In response to the unprecedented travel disruption, we have a clear policy to accommodate our customers which allows for flexibility where possible to help with rescheduled bookings. Please contact us with your booking reference details so we can help on [email protected]. Best wishes the Dream Yacht Charter team

Very bad experience chapter 2

After having the bad experience described in my post of 04/11/2022 (see below Title "Very bad experience") Dream Yacht Charter asked me filling the form bit.lydreamyacht I filled in the form on 20/11/2022 but I never got a reply... If no compensation is soon accepted, after discussion with a lawyer, I plan a legal action. The complaint will be located in France. I also propose sharing the practical information (submit of a complaint to the court, steps...) for French customers wishing running a legal complaint. References of my contract Booking First 30 in La Rochelle (France) Contract 889258548 sailing trip cancelled April 2022 .

Date of experience : April 08, 2022

Fantastic Charter - Great Trogir Base Manager and Staff

We chartered a 45ft catamaran. Boat was in excellent shape and we had no issues. Well equipped with chart book, extra propane and all other amenities. Base staff was super friendly and helpful and always asked us if everything was ok or if we needed anything when we passed them on dock. Base manager Tommi was super friendly and engaging, ensuring all of our needs were met and also took the time to suggest ports as well as booking slips for us. What a fabulous country and superb charter!

Date of experience : May 20, 2023

Great charter with Dream Yacht in St John

Had a great bareboat charter sailing around St John out of St Thomas with Dream Yacht Charter in a brand new Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40. Thanks to Dawn Fingers and the rest of the team for helping to accommodate our last minute booking. Highlights were Zozo’s at Caneel Bay and Cruz Bay. We’ve booked bareboat charter with Dream Yacht a number of times in the past and have they seem to be the best outfit in terms of boat maintenance and professionalism.

Date of experience : July 03, 2022

Hello Colin, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad you had a great time with us in the USVI and we will pass your review to our team :) We look forward to seeing you again soon with pleasure. The Dream Yacht Charter team.

Love the staff and service

We most recently chartered our first Catamaran in Exumas Islands, Bahama and had a magnificent experience. That was our 4th charter with Dream Yacht Charter and are very happy with the overall service, boats and staff at the base. All the bases we have visited are very busy- but we always feel we get what we need and are attended to. Love that they have bases all around the world. Have 2 more bookings this year - La Paz tomorrow and Naples, Italy in July. Never think about looking for alternative companies

Date of experience : February 18, 2023

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• Charter Bases

Dream Yacht Charters

• Central America
• Indian Ocean
• Mediterranean
• South America
• South Pacific
• The Nordics
• United Kingdom
• Business Yacht Ownership
• Fractional Ownership
• Guaranteed Income Program
• Lease Purchase
• Owner/Operator Crewed
• Performance Program
• Fountaine Pajot

Dream Yacht Charters (DYC) is the largest charter company by any measurement. With bases all over the world and a very wide variety of monohulls and catamarans, the options are nearly endless. DYC feels a bit more like a "franchise" model with many of their locations operating like affiliates vs. fully owned and operated by the parent company. This allows them to expand quickly but does pose some risk as each base experience can vary.

DYC also provides the most charter options of any charter company. You can rent a cabin for a week or take a boat across the Atlantic for a 6 month sabbatical.

DYC's ownership options are also vast including the common "guaranteed income" and "performance based" options but also including unique offerings like their "Fractional Ownership" program.

If you're planning to charter, DYC will almost certainly be an option.

https://www.dreamyachtcharter.com/

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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