Are you looking for different plans for this winter?

Renting a boat is the perfect option whether you want to enjoy a romantic stay with your partner, organize a getaway with friends or spend a few days with your family.

Do you have some days off in sight and want to take advantage of it? Looking for planes for weekends? The cold is no excuse not to enjoy your free time in winter, spend time outdoors and enjoy sailing along the coast. Rent a boat!

When the summer ends, and with the arrival of the cold, the planes tend to focus more on enjoying the mountains, the snow, or even stay at home, rather than sailing. However, in Spain and the Mediterranean we are very lucky to be able to enjoy the sea all year round, since we do not suffer as much from storms and extreme temperatures as other northern countries do.

As a consequence, winter navigation is a good option for sea lovers, and for all those who are used to renting boats. Now it´s a really good moment for boat charter

Advantages of sailing in autumn and winter:

Winter navigation can provide us with really pleasant moments, with great added attractions such as anchoring alone in coves normally crowded with boats, clearly observing the seabed thanks to the crystal clear waters without the need to dive, or simply sailing aimlessly and without hurry, warmly dressed and enjoying our wonderful coasts.

The great offers and discounts and in general the lowest rental prices allow you to enjoy very new and spacious boats in a very affordable way. Also, it is possible to rent boats for day trips or for weekends a more complicated matter in summer, since most of the boats are rented for full weeks.

This allows, in addition to enjoying the sea, to gain experience sailing and add hours of sailing to the nautical curriculum. Autumn and winter are the perfect times to practice leisurely sailing and learn about weather conditions

Points to consider:

On these types of dates, when temperatures are low, it is essential to prepare and protect yourself. The most important thing is to protect your head from the cold, with a technical or wool hat. You also have to cover your hands and feet properly if you don’t want to lose sensitivity due to the cold. And for the rest of the body, there is a wide variety of technical or sports clothing with water resistance on the market. At certain temperatures, covering yourself with water is just as important as covering yourself with the cold. In this sense, it is also convenient to carry some dry spare clothes on board, which will help in case we get wet, for example, our feet.

Drinking hot drinks and cold foods that give us the right dose of energy is also essential.Another tip not to forget is to secure electronics and communication before leaving. Check the proper functioning of the radio, check the charge of the mobile phone and of course, check the weather forecast, always checking that no showers or storms are expected. o It is also important to inform someone on land of our navigation plans, route, time of arrival at the destination, etc.

Plans and destinations

At Marina Estrella Charter we can help you rent a boat in winter. We have offers and discounts to enjoy weekends or day charters from October to March. Contact us and we will propose different plans for you to choose the one that best suits your tastes.

Valencia:

Enjoy the sun and the good temperatures that Valencia offers you during most of the year. Rent a sailboat, we have available from 30 feet to 45 feet in length to adapt to your group.

Alicante:

Enjoy a day trip aboard one of our incredible skippered motor boats or one of our sailboats. Visit Tabarca, enjoy its traditional cauldron, and enjoy such pleasant temperatures all year round that you may even be able to take a dip!

Take advantage of the knowledge of our skippers to learn a little more about sailing on a sailboat, or relax and enjoy the tranquility of the sea with your family or with your group of friends.

Galicia:

Although a priori we usually think of Galicia as a place with a very rainy and cold climate, the reality is that the Rias Baixas have very pleasant temperatures during most of the year, and a weather that allows us to enjoy its incredible coasts. Rent a charter boat in Vigo and enjoy the navigation, the wonderful Cies and Ons islands, and of course its rich gastronomy

Canary Islands:

The queen islands of navigation in winter, the Canary Islands allow you to enjoy a summer vacation throughout the year. We have a large fleet of sailboats for rent, but we can also offer you day trips on motor boats, manned catamarans…

Discover the Canary Islands with us, and live the incredible experience of sailing along its coasts. We highlight the offers for Christmas.

In summary, these are just some of the destinations that we can offer you in winter. If you want to make a trip in other country than Spain, the Mediterranean is a good option to sail all year round. Wether you want to move further afield, we suggest further destinations such as the Caribbean to enjoy sailboats, catamarans and motor boats for rent. .

Call us and let us advise you!

charter@marinaestrella.com

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Find out what’s new

Marina Estrella Charter presents for this Season 2018-2019 two new great sailing yachts for rent Hanse 548.

Together with the 2xHanse 415, 2xHanse 455, 2xHanse 505 and 2xHanse 575 presented last year, Marina Estrella offers a variety of Hanse yachts for charter with three, four, and five cabins covering all main yachts sizes.

The official presentation  of this two nex Hanse 548 took place in the regatta Ruta de La Sal where Marina Estrella Hanse yachts had really great positions!

¿Where can you rent our Hanse 548?

From now on,  our Hanse 548 are avilable for rent in Mallorca in our base in La Lonja, very close to the city center.

In Low season (from November to May they will be available for rent in Calpe (Alicante) and under request in any point of Spanish Coast and balearics. The rest of the Hanse Yachts will be available in Mallorca, Valencia and Calpe (Alicante)

Know the Hanse 548

The Hanse 548 stands out for its impressive navigation lines, an elegant and aerodynamic deck which makes its navigation very fast and safe complemented by the benefits of the famous «easy sailing» of Hanse in which the entire maneuver is redirected to cockpit and its self-tacking jib.

Thanks to the legendary concept of «easy Sailing» we find a large and spacious deck where you can sunbathe and relax.

In the cockpit has two large benches with two tables, double steering wheel  with complete electronics with folding seats for down to hydraulic bath platform.

Traditional style together with a modern line, wide and bright interiors thanks to multiple hatches. Highlights a spacious garage.

Layout

In this model, Hanse has decided to position the kitchen to starboard and Marina Estrella has equipped it with everything necessary for a perfect stay on board. After the kitchen we find the living room convertible into a double bed. In port side we have a complete bathroom, card table and sofa in L shape.

Our Hanse 548 has a domotic panel in the living room to control all direct and indirect lights to give every moment the environment you need.

The distribution of cabins chosen in this case has been four double cabins, living room convertible into double bed and cabin for the master with bathroom with independent entrance in bow. As a distinction, the double cabin aft starboard side has a sofa to relax in privacy.

About bathrooms, the four cabins have ensuite although the cockpit bathroom aft starboard also has entrance from saloon. It is a very spacious bathroom with separate shower as we see in the photographs.

Equipment

The main equpment installed on board this two Hanse 548 is bow throuster and stern thruster, AIS, bimini top and sprayhood, loudspeakers in cockpit, electric winches and air conditioning.

Lots of stowage spaces in saloon, cabins and toilets. We recommend you to travel with a soft luggage so it´s easy to stow.

How to rent this sailing yacht

You just have to contact us by email charter@marinaestrella.com or by phone to 0034 669737005 or +34965142237

We just need to know your dates to confirm availability and send the quotation.

Once accepted you will have to transfer 50% of the price together with your sailing licence and ID details. One month before the charter we will need the rest of payment and your prefered optional extras.

If you have any question or want to reserve your holidays, please call us, we will be happy to help you!

Nuevo Hanse 548 – Nuestra flota propia

Marina Estrella Charter estrena en la temporada 2018-19 dos nuevas embarcaciones para alquiler de la prestigiosa marca que representa, los Hanse 548.

Se unen a la flota ya presentada en la temporada 2017-18 compuesta por Hanse 415, 455, 505 Y 575.

La presentación oficial  de estos dos nuevos veleros 548 ha sido la Ruta de La Sal en la que la flota de Marina Estrella Charter participó en su totalidad.

¿Dónde estarán disponibles?

A partir de Mayo estarán disponibles para el alquiler en Mallorca en la base de La Lonja, la más próxima al centro de la ciudad.

La temporada baja la harán en Calpe (Alicante) pero estarán disponibles bajo demanda en cualquier destino del litoral mediterráneo y las Islas. El resto de modelos están disponibles en Barcelona, Mallorca, Valencia y Calpe (Alicante).

Conocemos el Hanse 548

El Hanse 548 destaca por sus impresionantes líneas de navegación, una cubierta elegante y aerodinámica lo que hace que su navegación sea muy rápida y segura complementada con las prestaciones del famoso “easy sailing” de Hanse en el que toda la maniobra está redirigida a bañera y dispone de foque autovirante.

Gracias al legendario concepto de “easy Sailing” nos encontramos con una grande y espaciosa cubierta donde poder tomar el sol y relajarse.

En la bañera cuenta con dos amplias bancadas con dos mesas, doble puesto de mando con electrónica completa con asientos plegables para bajada a plataforma de baño hidráulica.

El estilo tradicional de Hanse se une al estilo más moderno con espacios muy amplios y luminosos, un sinfín de escotillas y un espacioso garaje.

Distribución – Layout

En este modelo, Hanse ha decidido posicionar la cocina a estribor y Marina Estrella la ha equipado con todo lo necesario para una perfecta estancia a bordo.  A continuación de la cocina encontramos el salón convertible en cama. A babor encontramos un baño completo, mesa de cartas y sofá en L.

Nuestro Hanse 548 cuenta con un panel domótico en salón para controlar todas las luces directas e indirectas para darle a cada momento el ambiente que necesita.

La distribución de cabinas elegida en este caso ha sido de cuatro cabinas dobles, salón convertible en cama de matrimonio y cabina para el patrón con baño con entrada independiente por proa. Como distinción, la cabina doble en popa a estribor cuenta con un sofá para relajarse en la intimidad.

En cuanto a los baños, las cuatro cabinas son ensuite aunque el baño de la cabina en popa estribor tiene también entrada por salón. Se trata de un baño muy amplio con ducha separada como vemos en las fotografías.

Equipamiento

Queremos destacar que ambos Hanse 548 que ofrecemos en alquiler cuentan con hélice de proa y popa, AIS, Bimini y capota, ducha en bañera, altavoces en bañera, winches eléctricos y aire acondicionado.

Cuenta con mucha estiba tanto en salón, cabinas y baños pero te recomendamos viajar con bolsa de viaje plegable para poder guardarla y aprovechar mejor el espacio.

Cómo alquilar el velero

Solamente tienes que ponerte en contacto con nosotros a través del correo electrónico charter@marinaestrella.com o en el teléfono +34 669 73 70 05 / +34 965 14 22 37

Necesitaremos saber las fechas en las que quieres alquilarlo para confirmar disponibilidad y enviarte presupuesto detallado.

Y una vez se acepte el presupuesto se tendrá que abonar el 50% del mismo. El restante 50% se abona un mes antes y los extras opcionales se pagarán directamente en la base a la firma del contrato.

Si tienes cualquier duda o quieres reservar tus vacaciones no lo dudes y contacta con nosotros!

If you are thinking of renting a luxury yacht, one of the main questions is: what does it really cost to rent a yacht? What is the final price that I will pay? What total investment that I will make for my vacation? What is and isn’t included?  What is the reservation process? We will try to solve your interrogations in the following article.

The first and most important decision, which will determine your final satisfaction with the service received during your vacation, is the choice of the charter agency.

In Marina Estrella Charter we have the largest portfolio of luxury yachts for charter. Our attention is totally personalized, careful and confidential, so taking into account your needs and the type of vacations you are looking for we can offer different available options to you.

It is very important to contact us in advance as we will have more variety of available boats on your dates, so you can decide among more alternatives.

If you want to change your destination or have not yet decided, our team can advise you on the best destinations and routes for your vacations.

What does the price include?

When we talk about crewed sailing, catamaran or motoryachts, the price includes the boat rental, agency fees, crew fees unless it is clearly specified (the number of crew staff depends on the boat), the insurances (both of the ship, as of the occupants and the crew) and in many occasions the mooring in base port or buoy, but it depends on the boat in question.

From Marina Estrella Charter we will always inform you clearly of what the price includes or not. Any questions that may arise regarding this point will be clearly resolved.

What does not include the price?

The price of the charter does not include in any case the fuel, the moorings outside the base port, transfer or car rentals, and meals or drinks.

To deal with them, prior to boarding the APA is paid (Advanced Provisioning Allowance)

How many people make up the crew?

The minimum crew on yachts over 20 meters length is 2 persons, captain and stewardess or sailor. The bigger the ship and the higher the category, the more people will have to meet your needs and those of your guests. We offer boats with up to 7 people in the crew at your service.

In case you decide for a yacht with three crew members (captain, stewardess and sailor) and you need the services of a professional chef who makes the best menus for you and your guests, we will take care of selecting a chef among the best candidates, previously informing you about their fees and best abilities.

What does the crew do?

About two weeks before boarding we will put you in touch with the captain of the ship to specify the embark details and, above all, to know your preferences and those of your guests.

Once you get to the ship everything will be ready to sail. A few glasses of the chosen champagne will be waiting for you with a welcome cocktail.

From that moment you will not have to worry about anything. The crew at your service will manage moorings or buoys in the places you want to visit, book the restaurants, take care of keeping the boat clean, service 24/7, they can entertain the children with games … that is, your be accommodated will be as in a five-star hotel,, with sunrises in different places and with accessibility to areas where you can only access by sea.

What is the APA?

The APA normally corresponds to 25-30% of the rental price. It is a provision of funds that covers the expenses that are generated during your stay (meals, drinks, fuel, and rental of extra nautical toys …). It is deposited either in cash or by bank transfer and is managed directly by the captain.

Once the rental is completed, the captain informs about the list of expenses and the remaining balance is returned together with the invoices and purchase tickets generated.

Tip for the crew?

No amount is established, but a tip of between 5 and 15% is usually given depending on the satisfaction with their service. It is given to the captain and he is responsible for distributing it among the crew.

What is the reservation process?

Once you have decided on one of the options that we present to you, we proceed to book it.

The reservation is made with the rental contract between the charterer and the ship-owner with the agency Marina Estrella Charter as intermediary and the payment of 50% of the rental price.

One month before the date of embark, the balance of 50% + APA + VAT will be paid.

The VAT depends on the area where the Charter is enjoyed. In Spain it is 21% of the price, but if you wish to sail in other destinations we will inform you about the tax that is applied in each case.

Then, in order to offer you the best service, we will send you a list of preferences, in order to gather information so that the crew is ready for your arrival.

Among other questions, we will ask you about the type of food that you like and ingredients, drinks on board, about whether you want the crew to stay totally on your side offering you all the privacy or prefer that they interact more with you with the children, if any of you have allergies, your favourite appetizers or the favourite foods of the children in the case that there are among many others. Everything will be ready for you to just take care to enjoy.

Dare to experience a customized luxury charter experience with Marina Estrella Charter. We assure you that you will repeat!

Contact: charter@marinaestrella.com

Tel: + 34 669 73 70 05 / +34 965 14 22 37