saving yourself the cost and stress that comes from storing and docking your boat. Chartering on the other hand, is usually a hasslefree experience offering more or less the same benefits. Sacrificing complete ownership and some degree of freedom, yacht rentals still provide the same vacationing experience in the open sea. In addition to the above, chartering a yacht is a commitment-free investment which occasionally comes with a refundable deposit. A captain and crew are usually included while renting a boat, letting you customize your entire experience based on your crew needs. Yachting Tours While day trips are popular for the weekends, there’s no denying the growing popularity of destination yachts. Ditching planes, trains and any other form of transport, people are now beginning to travel by sea calling it a more wholesome experience. Post Covid, people have begun to charter yachts for a more memorable holiday with their loved ones. Goa Goa is by far one of the most popular destinations in India for a charter yacht holiday. In fact, Goa is the most popular destination for a holiday in India. Something about the quaint backwaters of this tiny state keeps calling out to people. And while taking a flight or train seems like the most common and preferred route, yachting is a whole other experience being far away from the crowd surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Goa. While many prefer to dock by the beach and enjoy a barbeque, visiting the islands is a suggested option. The pristine islands are perfect for a quiet getaway to unwind by the Arabian Sea or indulge in activities like dolphin sighting, fishing and snorkelling. Kerala Like Goa, Kerala’s backwaters are a real sight of beauty and boating in Kerala is on everyone’s to do list. So why not turn it into a yachting trip? It goes without saying that Alleppey is the most popular spot for boating in Kerala. Often referred to as the Venice of the East, Alleppey’s picture-perfect lagoons, mirrorstill backwaters and serene beaches are what make it an ideal spot for a serene experience. Alleppey, which is home to thousands of houseboats, is the ideal place to spend the weekend drifting in its waterways while admiring the breath-taking beauty that this area has to offer. Indulge in freshly prepared fish and duck in the traditional manner. The Vembanad Lake, Kerala’s largest backwater, contains the Alleppey Backwaters. Myanmar Myanmar has a vast coastline stretching right from the Andaman Sea in the south up to the border near Bangladesh and the Mergui Archipelago is one of Asia-Pacific’s best-kept secrets. Boasting as many as 800 islands, yachting in the Mergui Archipelago is like visiting paradise on earth. An expansive stretch of uninhabited land with untouched mangrove forests and tropical jungles, coves and pristine beaches, this location is perfect for a secluded yacht vacation. The perfect getaway to escape modern-day life with no phone or Wi-Fi signal, though this destination is so exclusive visitors will need to arrange a permit. Scuba diving and snorkelling are here are some great ways to explore marine life with abundant fish life and undamaged corals. Andaman A collection of remote archipelagos in the Bay of Bengal, Andaman is touted as one of the best exotic destinations in India with a prolific aquatic life and some of the best diving and fishing activities. The remote Similan Islands are filled with countless tropical beaches to choose from. A must however, is the unusual towering karst of Phang Nga Bay. Aside from these, trips to islands such as Inglis, Sister, Passage, Brother, Barren, Narcondom, Little Andaman, Interview, Neil, Cinque, Henry, Lawrence and Button are all worth your while. One of the busiest beaches, Havelock Beach Number Seven also known as Radhanagar Beach is home to one of the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world that remains undamaged by human activity. Burgess Yachts One of the most prominent yacht companies in the world, Burgess Yachts was founded back in 1975 by renowned solo ocean racer, Nigel Burgess. Operating in destinations across America, the Caribbean and Europe, Burgess Yachts has come to be recognised as a global leader in luxury yachts. The Asia office was formally launched in 2015 with offices in Hong Kong, Phuket, Tokyo, Singapore and Mumbai as well as an ‘Asia Desk’ in Monaco. Gautama Dutta who was appointed a few years ago is responsible Marine Solutions Anju Dutta, Owner, Marine Solutions Marine Solutions 10|LUXEBOOK|MARCH 2023 MARCH 2023 |LUXEBOOK|11
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