new territory/charter special
is available from $126,000 per week. “Lamima
is the only phinisi with 100 per cent Indonesian
crew, as this is part of the travel experience,
to be immersed in the friendly Indonesian
culture,” says Patterson.
The 56 metre expedition yacht Salila stands
out in Indonesia. Her tough exterior belies
a comfortable interior featuring local artworks
and historical photographs. There’s a
divemaster on board and a huge watersports
arsenal. Available from $89,100 per week.Solomon Islands
While the South Pacific is becoming
increasingly popular with superyachts, there
are still reaches that are barely explored. The
Solomon Islands, for example, are the South
Pacific’s best-kept secret – and they are only a
three-hour flight from Australia. This unspoiled
paradise has hundreds of uninhabited islands
where you can drop anchor and make fresh
footprints on a secluded beach.
Charter lowdown: A good local expert is
vital as there is a traditional protocol for asking
permission to visit and make landings. “It’s key
to have a guide who can speak the local
language – it opens up many more doors and
experiences,” says Ben Lyons, of EYOS
Expeditions. To charter in the region a yacht
must go through a Solomons company that
holds a marine charter licence. David Jamieson,
of Asia Pacific Superyachts, recommends Fred
Douglas with Extreme Adventures Solomon
Islands. The cost is $5,000 per week and
includes an experienced cruising guide.up in any number of ways and incorporated
into our chef ’s specialities,” says Captain Chris
Fagan, of charter yacht Serengeti.
Charter lowdown: According to Yacht
Services of Alaska: “The State of Alaska
requires yachts more than 400GT to have a
current Alaskan COFR and Oil Spill Response
Plan in efect prior to arrival in Alaskan waters.
And permits are required to enter Glacier Bay
National Park, Anan Creek Bear Observatory
and Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary.” Beyond this,
there are various pilotage rules depending on
the yacht’s length, though vessels larger than
19 metres and under 53 metres are eligible for
exemptions (apply at least 30 days in advance).
Choose your yacht: The 39.6 metre
Westport 130 Serengeti stands out with her
enclosed, heated aft deck that lets guests enjoy
the views. The yacht, available from $120,000
per week, has three trained sportfishing guides
on board at all times.
The 48 metre Rebel boasts a crew who know
Alaska well and she is outfitted with everything
needed for outdoor adventures, from mountain
bikes to sea kayaks (from $165,000 per week).
I Love This Boat will be in Alaska in summer
2019, from $150,000 per week. The 44.2 metre
Christensen yacht ofers a tender for fishing
trips and a spa tub for relaxing after a long day
of adventures.Choose your yacht: The 58.8 metre
expedition yacht Seawolf will be in the Solomon
Islands this year. She has a fully outfitted RYA
watersports centre, a large pool and expansive
decks (from $195,000 per week).
The world’s largest sailing catamaran,
Hemisphere (44.2 metres LOA with a beam of
16.6 metres), was designed to circumnavigate
the globe and is available from $260,000 per
week. She hosts a PADI certified dive centre
with two instructors and a 16.4 metre sportfish
chase boat.
The 85.9 metre sailing yacht Aquijo will be in
the South Pacific for spring/summer 2018 and
Fiji/South East Asia for winter 2018, and is
available from €450,000 per week.Alaska
America’s last wild frontier, Alaska may be only
500 miles from the rest of the country but it
feels a world away. This sparsely populated
northern state ofers more coastline than all the
other US states combined. Cruise the Inside
Passage to go whale watching and glacier
spotting. Alternatively, venture on land for dog
sledding, guided bear tours and visits to
traditional local villages. Fishing enthusiasts
can troll, fly-fish or set traps for Dungeness
crab and spot prawns.
“Guests love to have their fresh catch cookedPHOTOGRAPHY: JONATHAN GLYNN-SMITH. ILLUSTRATION: TOM JAY
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