MARAE

About Luxury Sailing Yacht MARAE:
MARAE is a luxury sailing yacht offered for yacht charters in the Mediterranean during summer months and the East Caribbean in the winter yacht charter season. This very elegant super sail yacht must be seen to fully appreciate her, and in terms of yacht charter she is a great value. Having won the ‘’Best Sailing Yacht’’ award at the International Superyacht Design Award in 2004 as the best 108’ Pilothouse Sloop, this MCA and Lloyds registered boat is a genuinely unique yacht charter proposition in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. The name Marae, pronounced as ‘Mar-eye’, has origins in the native New Zealand Maori tribe and it means a special meeting place for family and friends.  As Alloy Yachts are New Zealand based shipyard, the name is a genuinely natural fit.
One of the best features of the yacht is a private aft cockpit on deck, which has a collapsible sprayhood, providing direct access to the master suite down below. The cockpit area is equipped with large cushions for lounging and it can also comfortably seat all guests for lovely al-fresco meals and panoramic views of the surrounding coastline during any of your super yacht charter cruises and whatever yacht charter itinerary is chosen. At the stern, a fold-out section provides comfortable steps and a useful swim platform for easy access to the water. Moving forward from the stern are the port and starboard steering stations, followed by one of MARAE's best features - a deck salon with a U-shaped sofa to port, an L-shaped one to starboard and hi-lo table for meals and cocktails. Side windows slide open and a removable aft Isenglass curtain protects against the elements. Very useful captive winches keep MARAE's sweeping teak decks free of clutter, while the protected helm station is located to starboard.
In the interior of MARAE, stained walnut woodwork used throughout is complemented by luxurious fabrics and crisp white bed linens, Down duvets and Down pillows in the staterooms. The upper saloon has a full wet bar with stools and a leather U-shaped sofa surrounding a coffee table that converts into a comfortable lounging area. The views from here also great, thus the area is the best alternative to the outside areas on deck. The main saloon has richly upholstered sofas with deep cushions, a coffee table and dining table with seating for six.

About super yacht crew on board of SY MARAE:
Captain Frank Ficken is a US captain and has extensive sailing experience in the Caribbean as well as the Mediterranean. He is very easy going and particularly happy to allow clients to help sail MARAE whenever this is possible or when the clients are keen to switch from enjoying their luxury yacht charter experience for an adventurous sailing. His wife Sue is chef on board and as Frank, she also worked on board large yachts before joining Marael. She is very flexible in her cooking style and likes to create unique, imaginative meals to suit different clients on board. Her desserts are a treat and her provisioning experience in all major yacht charter ports, second to none.   Dyland and Renee complet the crew of four on board of this yacht, and both are experienced first mate sailors/engineer (Dyland) and Stewardess (Renee) who are on board of luxury yachts for a number of years now.

Accommodation:
Luxury Sailing Yacht MARAE can accommodate up to 6+1 guests in 3 luxuriously appointed cabins. The guests will have a total of 2 double cabin and 1 twin cabins. The master stateroom is located aft and across full width of the yacht, with private access to the aft deck. The suite features centreline queen-size bed, office and en suite bath room. Roomy stall shower with built in seat and private staircase from the master stateroom lead to the aft cockpit. On top, the guests can enjoy a double guest cabin with en suite bath room, stall shower and built in shower seat and a twin guest cabin with Pullman berth and en suite bath room and stall shower. All cabins are en-suite and with their own individual air con and Stereo entertainment systems.

Sailing Yacht MARAE charter prices:
MARAE super yacht charter prices start at 49,000 US$'s per week per day in low season, while high season prices are as high as 54.000 US$'s per week plus APA expenses. In some locations VAT can be charged on top and prices can be higher on special days such as NEW YEAR or during special events such as Antigua Sailing week.  
Special offers, negotiated deals and last minute discounts are available on request.

Luxury classic charter yacht MARAE is fully air conditioned throughout.
This is a non-smoking vessel.
MARAE´s experienced super yacht charter crew of up to 4 including the captain, have a separate head and shower and companionway.
Guests may not be allowed to bring pets on-board.

Super Yacht TENDER:
Private charter yacht MARAE has a 5m Williams Jet Tender with 110hp outboard

Super Yacht itineraries:
Luxury sailing yacht MARAE is usually offering yacht charters around the Eastern Caribbean during the winter season. Her favourite sailing grounds are between British Virgin Islands and Grenadines. During the summer, the yacht may also be available in the New England and Maine with luxury yacht charter itineraries covering such locations as Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Please enquire !