Fraser Yachts Announce New Central Agency Listings for Charter & Charter Specials

    ST TROPEZ, FRANCE, October 29, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Fraser Yachts is happy to announce the addition of two new charter vessels to its fleet of luxury charter yachts, both of which will be available for luxury yacht charter in time for the winter-season. S/Y Phocea will be available for Caribbean yacht charter at a high-season rate of EUR221,200/week and a low-season rate of EUR175,000/week, while S/Y Philanderer will be based in the Balearics and will available for mediterranean yacht charter at a rate of $56,000/week. Meanwhile M/Y Exuma will be available for charter in the Caribbean at a special rate of EUR196,000/week.

Built in 1976 at the Toulon Naval Dockyard, Phocea was originally designed as a racing yacht for the single-handed yachtsmen Alain Colas. Shortly after competing in the Observer Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Race, she was converted into a charter yacht. With a length of 75m (246'07") and a beam of 9.58m (31'05"), Phocea is truly an imposing vessel and it comes as little surprise to learn that until the launch of S/Y Athena in 2004, she held the distinction of being the world's largest sailing yacht.

Phocea was given her last refit in 2006, during which both her interiors and exteriors were subject to a major upgrade. Nevertheless, she has retained her unmistakable character, her elegant interiors defined by their elegant wood panelling, tasteful decor and some exquisite David Linley furniture. Given her size, it is somewhat surprising to learn that Phocea is only able to accommodate 12 overnight guests. Fortunately this gives ample space for some luxurious shared facilities including a gymnasium, a sauna and a hairdressing salon.

At a length of 40m (131'03") S/Y Philanderer is something of a minnow when compared to Phocea. However, what she lacks in size she more than makes up for in terms of style and performance. Thanks to her modern hull design, which ensures maximum stability and maneuverability, Philanderer is able to reach sailing speeds of over 16 knots without compromising the comfort of her 9 guests.

Built by Concorde Yachts, with naval architecture by Bruce Farr and interior design by Derek Frost, Philanderer was first launched in 1992 and was refitted in 2005. Her accommodation includes four staterooms, two interior lounges, three dining areas, two bars as well as a spacious exterior area, which is perfect for entertaining. If that's not impressive enough she also comes equipped with a gym, a sauna, and a range of water-sports equipment, including a sailing dinghy, windsurfer and water-skis.

Fresh from her success at the Monaco Yacht Show, where she was awarded the 'Green Plus Platinum Certificate', the 50m (164'01") Motor Yacht Exuma is the first of a new generation of 'Green' yachts from the Perini Navi Group. Launched earlier this year she has been designed with maximum efficiency in mind and has a range of 5,500nm, while cruising at a speed of 12 knots. This, coupled with the fact that she is able to carry a large amount of equipment, makes her perfectly suited to exploration.

Exuma's accommodation includes 5 cabins and she is able to accommodate 9 overnight guests served by a crew of 9. Her interiors, which were designed by Navi's in-house interior design team, have been styled to invoke a classic maritime feel with the use of oak, teak and Italian marble. Exuma also comes equipped with an extensive range of exploration vehicles and 'toys' including a 16' amphibious vehicle, a 12' hovercraft , two tenders, two land scooter, two Seabobs and a jet-ski.

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 regarding any of these three exclusive luxury yachts, please visit the Fraser Yachts website at www.fraseryachts.com.

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