BlueAchenar
23.06.2021 8:55:45
Both shipping and sailing a yacht can potentially incur hidden costs: more
See full version: Yachting World
Both shipping and sailing a yacht can potentially incur hidden costs: more
It is perhaps not surprising that, in a market where margins have been squeezed in recent years, not all yacht deliveries go to plan. “There are certainly some cowboys out there,” comments Weeks. “We pick up numerous deliveries every year from owners that have been let down.”
At the other end of the scale, some yachts being delivered haven’t been sailed in years. “It can be a tricky issue,” comments Green. [links]
“However, where we are using a chartered service ship, [which accounts for] about 70 per cent of our shipping, we can often offer a much lower price.” more
“Nearly all delivery companies and skippers specify minimum levels of equipment as part of the contract, but boat condition can be more problematic. Contact will be made with the owner beforehand to establish the yacht’s age and whether there has been a recent survey, but this only gives half the picture. My checklist includes all the seacocks, the rig, engine and much more.” [links]
“The dirt washes off the topsides with a bit of effort, but it can be permanently ingrained in the canvas work,” he adds. This dirt, generated largely by the ship’s stacks, can be mostly avoided by ensuring your yacht is placed forward of the exhaust system, but it’s still advisable to stow all canvas.
Transatlantic cruises travel between the Americas and Europe frequently, with multiple starting points from Maine to Miami. It takes a minimum of six days to cross the Atlantic, but many of the larger ships make stops at ports along the way. There are many thematic options to consider: family cruises, romantic cruises, LGBTQ cruises, art lovers cruises, conservative cruises, liberal cruises, history cruises, mystery cruises, just-about-anything-you-can-think-of cruises. It might be difficult to pick just one. more
An ocean voyage! Images from old romantic movies come to mind: a ship under a star-filled sky, two figures entwined on deck while the ship slides silently through the mysterious deep blue ocean towards an unknown future. Or perhaps pirates, instead: swashbuckling and profane. Either way, seafaring vessels are awash with connotations both serene and wild.
Another idea for adventurous souls is to take a cargo ship. And yes, that means traveling with cargo, and that cargo might be anything from cars to clocks. This option will probably cost a bit more than air travel, but it will probably be more fun and more instructive as well. Sometimes a cargo boat allows passengers to bring along their own cars along as cargo, so they have immediate transport upon arrival at their destination. Also, passengers with cars will have to make additional arrangements to ensure a place for them on the voyage back. Handle this at the very beginning, when booking the ship. [links]
As for the logistics of when to book the trip, there's often a delicate balance between booking far ahead of time to ensure the best rate, and waiting to for any last minute openings that are even cheaper. It's a matter of frugality and flexibility, determined by need or convenience. Consult a travel agent, talk with fellow travelers and/or browse the internet for help in choosing the best cruise at the right price. more
If you have questions regarding customs procedures, permits, container and cradle handling or any other detail, please feel free to give us a call. Translation services are available upon request.
Ro/Ro (Roll-on / Roll-off): This requires your boat to be on its own trailer, or a trailer provided by the ship line. The cargo moves as one piece on a specialized trailer from port to port. more
• International yacht transport
• Yacht racing transportation
• Shipping boats by container or cargo ship
• Trans-Atlantic yacht transport
• Customs and port documentation
Cunard's QM2 does trans-Atlantic crossings, NYC to Southampton and vice-versa, but not in 3 or 4 days! Come on! In fact I received an offer from Cunard 10 days ago for a crossing in December, a balcony stateroom, for $799! The crossing is 7 days.
Are you stuck on Europe? You can get nice Caribbean cruises or cruises to Bermuda for 3-4 days or maybe you can take a short cruise in Med. Sea for 4 days by flying to Naples or some other port city if really want European cruise. more
Don't know how long it takes but friend's daughter went from New York to Europe on a cargo ship years ago as a passenger. Do some research on the web to see what is out there. Maybe google "cargo ship transportation" or something like that. Good luck.