First Impressions--Motoryachts

Trina Howes has 10 years of experience in the charter industry finding great pleasure in creating the best yachting vacations possible. E-mail Trina

Nicole Caulfield is licensed, bonded, and a longtime member of FYBA and AYCA. She brings a unique perspective as a broker, having worked aboard yachts for nearly 10 years. Email Nicole

Shannon Webster is a longtime AYCA member. She books yachts worldwide from 80 to 400 feet long. Email Shannon

Beverly Parsons has been chartering since 1969. She is a licensed, bonded broker and a founding member of the professional groups AYCA and CYBA International. Contact Beverly.

Liz Howard joined Fraser Yachts as a charter broker in 2002 after more than 15 years in the maritime industry. E-mail Liz.

Sharon Bahmer is an expert at booking charters in the Americas, from Alaska to Brazil. She's also a member of FYBA and CYBA. E-mail Sharon

Ed Hamilton has worked in every part of the charter industry over the last 37 years and heads one of the largest, most respected charter brokerages.

First Impressions--Motoryachts

The motoryachts featured in this section of CharterWave are ones our experts got onboard for less than a day. Our First Impressions are intended to be just that, offering you an insider's quick glance at yachts that have found a way to stand out in the crowd.

For detailed reviews of yachts we've spent more time onboard, go to our crewed charters database of articles.

To view First Impressions of sailing yachts available for charter, click here.

5 Fishes

charter yacht 5 Fishes This 114-foot motoryacht launched in 1984, got a three-year refit beginning in 2007, and re-entered the charter market in 2010.

Aerie

charter yacht Aerie The 124-foot Delta Aerie underwent serious refit work in 2008-09, including the addition of zero-speed stabilizers and satellite systems for WiFi and HTDV access.

African Cat

As the mosaic tile "tiger face" aboard this 130-foot Mangusta shows, she is a charter yacht with serious personality.

Aghassi

charter yacht Aghassi

This 145-foot Christensen motoryacht has an art deco interior that includes a waterfall in the master bathroom shower.

Allegria

Allegria sky lounge

This 151-foot motoryacht got a new owner and a new crew in time for the summer 2008 charter season.

Amazon-A

Amazon-A

In Turkey's emerging crewed charter market, this 105-foot motoryacht is helping to set a new standard of quality and crew service.

Amnesia

Amnesia

This 197-foot Benetti is about as big and beautiful as a motoryacht available for charter can get, with a sundeck that's a feast for the senses.

Annaliesse

annaliesse

She used to be the most expensive charter yacht in the world: $840,000 a week, not counting food, fuel, gratuity and other typical expenses. Now, her identical sistership Alysia is charging big bucks. Are these yachts worth it?

Arbitrage