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

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

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.

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

January 30, 2012

10 Best Charter Yacht Master Suites

The 183-foot Benetti motoryacht Four Aces has a split-level master suite complete with a gymnasium that offers terrific views out to and over the yacht's bow.

The 156-foot Kees Cornelissen motoryacht Va Bene offers a main-deck master suite with a study that includes a bunk-style Pullman berth. It's a great setup for a couple traveling with a small child, bodyguard, or assistant.

The 63-foot lagoon sailing catamaran Lady Bou Bou has a nicely sized master cabin that, on other builds, would likely have been divided into two separate cabins. The spaciousness is noteworthy for a yacht in her size range.

The 145-foot Pendennis sailing catamaran Hemisphere actually offers two master cabins on the main deck. They are mirror images of one another, making Hemisphere a great option for two couples who want to charter together and split the bill.

The brand-new, 265-foot Feadship motoryacht Air has an entire half of a deck reserved as a master cabin suite. It includes a master sleeping area plus an additional VIP cabin for children, bodyguards, or any other guests the primary client would like.

The 128-foot Hakvoort motoryacht Snowbird has an interesting master suite forward on the main deck. It is entirely open to the master bathroom, making the area feel much larger than it actually is.

The 153-foot NAYS motoryacht Argyll has a master suite that takes up a great deal of the upper deck, offering terrific privacy as well as tremendous views of the outdoors.

The 75-foot Friendship sailing yacht Isabel essentially has two master cabins, as both guest cabins are meant to be equal in size and style. She is a good yacht to consider for two couples who want to split the bill.

The 147-foot McMullen and Wing motoryacht Big Fish has a master cabin with a $35,000, king-size mattress for ultimate comfort. It doesn't get much better than that.

The 254-foot motoryacht Samar not only has an expansive master cabin, but it's adjacent to a master bathroom that is the size of an entire spa on many other megayachts.