July 22nd 2009. By Kim Kavin.


Another West Med Yacht Drops Rates

Princess Sissi, a 68 Azimut, is one of many yachts still looking to book August charters.

charter yacht Princess Sissi

Another day, another deal in the sluggish Western Mediterranean summer charter market: Primo Yacht announced this morning that there is a reduced rate being offered for charters aboard the 68-foot Azimut Princess Sissi.

The yacht, whose weekly base rate during the prime summer months is regularly €28,000 for eight guests with two crew, is offering a reduced rate of €25,000 for August charters that are booked before the end of July (which is less than two weeks from today).

In addition, the yacht has lowered its weekly base rate to €20,000 for charters in September, when the regular rate is €24,500. That’s a nearly 20-percent price drop.

Princess Sissi was built in 2004 and has a layout that is ideal for charters by families that want to split the price tag. There are four guest cabins, two with double beds and two with twin beds (think two adult couples and four kids). She is marketed as carrying snorkeling and fishing gear for adults and children alike, and has a cruising speed of 23 knots that should make zipping from destination to destination a breeze.

Just remember: You have just nine days to take advantage of the reduced rate for August, according to the promotion’s fine print.

Kim Kavin is an award-winning writer, editor and photographer who specializes in marine travel. She is the author of six books including Dream Cruises: The Insider’s Guide to Private Yacht Vacations, and is editor of the online yacht vacation magazine www.CharterWave.com.

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