ST. TROPEZ, FRANCE, September 09, 2010 (Press-News.org) Fraser Yachts are delighted to announce special summer charter rates for M/Y Paraffin and M/Y Antinea. Both yachts are currently available for luxury yacht charter in the Western Mediterranean and we are advising our clients to make the most of the very attractive rates at which these two exceptional yachts are being offered during the late summer months.
Paraffin is a luxurious 60.10m (164'00") displacement motor yacht with accommodation for 12 overnight guests, housed in 6 Staterooms. She is serviced by a crew of 16 and is currently available for mediterranean yacht charter yacht charter at a rate of EUR290,000/week, which represents a EUR40,000 reduction on her normal summer charter rate. During the winter she will be available for Caribbean Yacht Charter at a rate of $450,000/week.
Built by Feadship at their Royal van Lent shipyard, Motor Yacht Paraffin was first launched in 2001 and received her first refit in 2006. Designed by de Voogt with performance and comfort in mind, M/Y Paraffin sports an elegant exterior design, which features several spacious external areas including a Jacuzzi and a wet-bar. Her interiors have been designed in a classic English style that features the plentiful use of dark Honduran mahogany.
M/Y Paraffin comes equipped with a vast range of entertainment facilities including a 6.7m (22'00") Boston Whaler, 3 wave runners, 2 sea-kayaks and water skis as well as a variety of diving and fishing equipment. Evening entertainment options include a games room, which is equipped with several Sony Playstations, as well as range of more traditional pursuits including a games table and board games. She also features a gymnasium that features a small observation 'bubble'.
M/Y Antinea, formerly known as M/Y Devotion, is a 43.59m (143'00") displacement yacht built by Sterling Yachts. She was first launched in 1985 and received a complete refit earlier this year. She is able to accommodate 12 overnight guests and is serviced by a crew of 8. She is currently available for charter in the Western Mediterranean at a rate of EUR125,000/week with flexibility options on the rate according to the length of the charter.
Like M/Y Paraffin, Motor Yacht Antinea also features a broad range of entertainment facilities including a pair of 19' and 16' Nautica tenders, 6 one-person kayaks, 2 three-person wave-runners, water-skis, wakeboard, kneeboard as well as a range of fishing and diving equipment. On-board facilities include a sky-lounge, which includes a full bar and a 40" flat screen TV with DVD and an individual satellite receiver and a semi-shaded sun deck that includes a BBQ and Jacuzzi.
Fraser Yachts is a full service yachting company offering super yacht charter and mega yacht charter, luxury yacht sales and construction, as well as yacht management and crew-placement services. For further information on either of these two exclusive luxury yachts, please visit the Fraser Yachts website at www.fraseryachts.com.
Yachting Exclusive: Fraser Yachts Announce Special Summer Rates for M/Y Paraffin and M/Y Antinea
Fraser Yachts are delighted to announce special summer charter rates for M/Y Paraffin and M/Y Antinea.
2010-09-09
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[Press-News.org] Yachting Exclusive: Fraser Yachts Announce Special Summer Rates for M/Y Paraffin and M/Y AntineaFraser Yachts are delighted to announce special summer charter rates for M/Y Paraffin and M/Y Antinea.