Book a seven-day AURELIUS charter to unlock curated privacy, tailored dining, and flexible itineraries. cruising along private bays, you gain access to exclusive ports and a schedule that responds to your preferences rather than the calendar. If you are excited about a culinary-focused voyage, this setup lets you choose seaside markets and dockside tastings.
Each vessel is built to maximize outdoor living with expansive decks, shaded lounges, and a chef-ready galley. Provisions are organized around guest profiles to ensure smooth service, while privacy can be maintained when requested. The layout supports practical operations even during port calls, with secure information sharing among crew and guests.
Our culinary program highlights local flora and fresh herbs, with vine tomatoes and sweet citrus notes that elevate every dinner on deck. Each voyage blends shore visits with private, on-board tasting sessions at a port chosen for that region, giving you authentic flavors while you cruise along the coastline.
gina, your guest liaison, and crawford, the captain, tailor each stay to your preferences. Guest profiles guide activity options and ensure a personalized rhythm. The information flows clearly through the team, with the crew carrying necessary gear and a daily briefing rolls out to align schedules with weather and ports of call.
To secure a charter, you can specify preferred ports, guest profiles, and culinary themes in your inquiry. Review the information pack, request sample itineraries, and confirm alternate dates to avoid peak season price hikes. For wide coverage, combine longer cruising legs with shorter port calls to balance privacy and variety.
Fleet options by charter type and capacity
Choose a crewed luxury motor yacht around 120–150 feet for 8–12 guests; this setup delivers professional service, flexible itineraries, and a memorable experience from sunlit decks to candlelit dinners. The yacht’s facilities include a spa, gym, cinema, and a broad selection of water toys to keep guests engaged all week. Evening performing arts by onboard artists add an extra touch to sunset hours.
Crewed luxury yachts typically host 8–12 guests on 120–150 feet, with rates that scale by destination and season. Expect chef-curated menus, daily housekeeping, and a deck layout that maximizes outdoor living between sea breeze and shaded lounges. For longer charters, add a shoreside excursion plan or a sunset theme with a curated music playlist to create a sweet, memorable atmosphere. At international ports, customs clearance is coordinated by the crew. Details like hull type, beam, draft, and tender storage are documented in the official specification sheets.
Megayacht options move up to 24–36 guests, lengths from 180 to 300 feet, and include exclusive facilities such as helipad, cinema, spa, and a full crew of specialists. Rates range higher, reflecting the size. Weekly itineraries offer private itineraries and charming experiences between ports of call across the ocean. For corporate events, use a formal briefing room and open-air decks for receptions. Each option presents a unique mix of facilities and services, and detailed specs cover beam, draft, and engine options to help with planning.
Sailing yachts offer a more intimate option for 6–12 guests on 60–120 feet craft, with close-hauled performance and a hands-on crew. Evening performing shows add ambience on calmer nights. Daily rates can be more favorable, especially in shoulder seasons. The design emphasizes communal deck space, bright interiors, and direct access to the ocean from deck sofas and transoms. For a themed sailing charter, pair a rustic cuisine program with a shore-side wine tasting to deliver a truly memorable week.
Katamarane provide a stable experience for 8–20 guests on 40–70 feet craft, with large deck space, bright interiors, and shallow drafts for close-to-shore access. They suit families or groups seeking easy movement between beaches and coves. Rates are competitive, multi-day charters include snorkeling gear, stand-up boards, and a chef-prepared menu with fresh ingredients and a light herb sauce for tasting sessions; chips and snacks accompany every afternoon on the sundeck.
Theme charters tailor the program around wellness, celebration, or corporate retreats. For wellness weeks, expect fitness classes, spa access, and nourishing menus; for celebrations, a private DJ, décor, and a dedicated events coordinator. These options offer a flexible mix of on-board facilities and port calls, designed to create a memorable experience.
Consult the official rate sheets and statistical data; statistical data supersede guesswork when choosing between options, helping align guest count, pacing, and destination reach. Rates are quoted in weekly terms for larger yachts and daily terms for shorter charters, with a range that reflects destination, season, and vessel type.
Tailored itineraries: selecting destinations and routes
Pick a seasonal loop that blends culture, cuisine, and sailing comfort. Start by selecting two anchor regions and one optional extension to maximize experiences while minimizing transit time.
Destination selection
- Over years of chartering, having accumulated client feedback and prior travel histories, define two primary regions and one seasonal add-on based on your guests’ preferences and the sailing season, like climate, culture, and cuisine.
- For england-focused itineraries, anchor at coastal towns in england near markets for mussels, fresh rolls, and local dining rituals; include a club marina for a relaxed evening onboard.
- Verify legal requirements for each port call, including entry regulations and cruising permits, using the official website as the reference.
- Identify provisioning hubs where the chef can source fresh ingredients; plan days when ingredients are bought locally to ensure peak freshness.
- Map a culinary thread: seafood-forward days (mussels), a tortilla‑themed night, and a brownie dessert; garnish plates with parlsey for color and flavor.
Route design and pacing
- Design a loop that balances sea days with ashore experiences; usually two longer day passages followed by a day in protected moorings, especially in seasonal weather windows.
- Include sheltered anchorages along the coast, with choicelight deck lighting for dinners and sunset moments, leave time for spontaneous shoreline walks.
- Plan day-by-day blocks to keep guests comfortable; the pacing respects guests’ feet and avoids long, tedious passages; consider a spa moment in the ванной after a day ashore and keep a feet-friendly deck rhythm.
- Build an optional extension to a global culinary center to add diverse experiences–classics from england, modern tapas, or a Latin-inspired tasting menu on board.
- Finalize the route by confirming port calls, fuel plans, and crew duties; record the plan on your website and share it with guests before departure.
Luxurious onboard amenities and cabin configurations
Choose the Master Suite with a private deck and direct swim access to set the standard for privacy and seamless indoor-outdoor living; the elevated vantage point delivers choicelight mornings and formal evenings.
Cabin configurations that flex with your group
Cabin configurations adapt to your party: twin cabins can convert into doubles to maximize space, while a fullbeam master and a VIP suite ensure comfort for guests and executives alike. We identify the optimal layout during planning to match guest counts, and modular storage cubes keep gear organized without clutter.
Onboard amenities, dining excellence, and service
The growing completeness of amenities blends modern technology with timeless service. The yacht offers a spa-grade gym, a cinema, and a formal dining salon with flexible seating by zones for intimate dinners or larger celebrations. For Caribbean itineraries in summer, a shaded aft deck, swim platform, and rapid tender access invite daily swims and easy beach excursions.
The culinary program leans on coriander, chilli, and tortilla-inspired snacks, with crispy textures and sweet finishes. The professional, experienced executive crew anticipates needs and coordinates seamlessly across service, provisioning, and deck functions to maintain a flawless flow–an experience that guests repeatedly rate as the best part of their trip. The team bought into a guest-first philosophy and stays ahead of weather, ports, and guest requests, ensuring comfort even when port calls shift or schedules tighten, and avoiding anything that could adversely affect the experience.
Culinary experiences: private chef, menus, and dietary needs
Book a private chef who will tailor every meal to your dietary needs and voyage schedule.
On aurelius yachts, the chef collects information on allergies, preferences, and approved ingredients before the first service, ensuring every dish aligns with your requirements.
The menu plan considers the length of the voyage and creates a rotating cycle with regional theme and styles that keep meals memorable, vibrant, and varied.
The chef can work in the galley or a cozy комната during calmer evenings, keeping the dining atmosphere formal when you request, and relaxed for casual nights.
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Planning and scheduling: the private chef is involved from day one, presenting a draft menu, supporting a detailed grocery list, and adjusting timing to suit port calls and deck activities. The approach respects your event dates and accumulated preferences, warranting clarity for every service window.
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Menus and flavors: expected components include lemon-drizzled seafood, mushroom and vegetable plates, and crisp salads. Pesto accents, light dressings, and herb-forward sauces elevate fish, poultry, and vegetarian options. Desserts feature cakes crafted to celebrate milestones without overwhelming the palate.
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Dietary accommodations: we document gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, and nut-free requirements, plus any ingredient allergies. This required note set helps the chef ascertain safe substitutions and keep flavors balanced across courses.
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Dining spaces and presentation: meals can be served in a formal dining setup or a relaxed alfresco arrangement, with a theme that complements the voyage. Expect plating that uses a bath of citrus oils, bright greens, and colorful vegetables to create a memorable visual impact.
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Cultural customs and logistics: onboard dining respects regional customs and port logistics, with menus designed for wide boats and sea-going charters. Information about ports, provisioning, and cooking oils is shared in advance to streamline shopping and storage.
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Culinary career and team: the chef brings years of luxury-charter experience, a keen eye for detail, and a collaborative style that keeps guests excited. Each member understands how to balance high standards with courteous, unobtrusive service.
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Celebrations and customization: for milestones at sea, the team can craft themed menus, bespoke tasting flights, and a dessert spread featuring cakes and seasonal specialties, all aligned with your preferred tone and length of celebration.
Crew services: performance standards, languages, and privacy
Provide multilingual briefings in English plus guests’ preferred language from the outset, and confirm understanding with a quick check. Record language preferences in the guest profile to support global operations and ensure these details stay current.
Set a professional baseline: every crew member follows a clear performance standard for response times, presentation, safety, and discretion. Use executive rolls to align on tasks, assign roles, and verify accuracy. Daily task rolls should be filled to ensure completeness and accountability, with involvement from the leadership team.
Languages and guest involvement: the team have a wide pool of multilingual staff, with ongoing language training and interpreters available for complex itineraries when needed. At check-in, confirm language comfort and ensure these guests feel included. Documentation stays accessible via secure internet channels.
Privacy and discrete service: protect guest data, use private communications channels, and avoid discussing private matters in public areas. The privacy standard applies to adult guests and is reinforced by routines that leave no trace of sensitive information in shared spaces.
Operational notes: For summer charters, the service roster topped with lemon-forward beverages and marshmallow desserts creates a refined guest experience. Menu ideas like mushroom garnishes can appear on seasonal platters, adding usefulness and variety while maintaining the highest standards and global compliance.
Booking, payments, and charter terms: steps and policies
Secure dates with a 30% deposit within five days of the proposal to lock the yacht, crew, and itinerary aboard. This decisive action speeds finalization with the captain and chef, who design a tasting menu featuring roasted vegetables, mushroom risotto, and fudge praline for your welcome aboard. Pistachio desserts and choicelight ambiance in the salon elevate the dining experience during cruising season.
To align expectations, specify your yachting goals, whether you travel as a private club or a corporate team, and map routes between border crossings and anchorages that suit your timetable. We confirm weather windows and port calls, then lock in a route that balances activity and rest. Our team is helping with carrying the plan forward through precise day-by-day logistics and a safety-first mindset.
Booking terms define the system of safety drills, crew duties, liability, and inclusions such as meals, beverages, and water toys. Acknowledge the chef’s role in bespoke menus and the steward’s service cadence, along with the captain’s responsibility for navigation and vessel operation. A clearly named charter agreement minimizes confusion aboard and avoids last-minute changes.
Payments are structured for clarity: bank transfer, major cards, or corporate invoicing; all in your preferred currency with a fixed exchange rate when needed. The 30% deposit holds your dates; the remaining 70% is due 30 days before embarkation. Recently, terms were renamed to reflect client feedback and a refreshed marketing approach, based on years of experience in the field.
Cancellation and adjustments: cancel 60+ days before embarkation for a full refund minus a small administrative fee; 30–59 days grants a 50% refund; within 29 days, refunds are contingent on securing an equivalent replacement charter. In force majeure cases, we offer flexible rescheduling and credit options to minimize impact. If you need to adjust the plan due to weather or port restrictions, our team helps with a seamless swap between itineraries and dates.
Step | Action | Timeframe | Payment | Anmerkungen |
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1 | Request quote; choose yacht, crew, and ports | Proposal window | N/A | Hold active for 7 days; border considerations noted |
2 | Review charter agreement; confirm obligations | Within proposal window | N/A | Include liability, safety, and service standards |
3 | Submit 30% deposit; sign contract | 5 days after proposal | Deposit payment | Locks in dates; forward planning enabled |
4 | Final payment; complete onboarding | 30 days before embarkation | 70% final | System checks; crew meal plan finalized |
5 | Pre-embarkation briefing; aboard welcome | Day before sailing | – | Review of safety, routes, and menus (including pistachio, roasted items, mushroom dish, vine selections) |