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Missy Johnston is the Owner of her company, President and a Senior Charter Broker with 35 years experience and previously was yacht charter crew. Missy travels constantly to yacht charter cruising areas to explore every corner of the world and constantly is inspecting yachts and crews. Missy believes every yacht charter experience should sparkle with fun and be a full experience of all that can be seen and done, particularly that which can only be enjoyed in the cruising area by yacht charter including discovering remote islands, beaches, and cruising areas only able to reached by private yacht.

Highlights of the 5 sparkling Greek Island chains best visited by yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Dec 24, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

With over 6,000 Greek islands sprinkled over the azure Aegean and Adriatic Seas, one is spoiled to choose exactly which islands to visit and in which island chain; either the Cycladic, Saronic, Ionian, Sporadic or Dodecanese Islands. Without a yacht, one is restricted to only the islands with airports, and then only one island, unless

5 perfect beach barbecue destinations to enjoy on a luxury yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Nov 11, 2019 in Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Greece, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maine, North America, Regions, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

You are on board your luxury charter yacht with your own private chef and your perfect charter crew attending to your every need, in a lovely yacht charter cruising destination with beautiful deserted beaches all around, and blue green water. What could be missing? A “pop-up” beach barbecue where once there was nothing but sand.

6 reasons to explore Istria, Croatia on a private yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Oct 22, 2019 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany

While on a yacht charter, by including Pula or Rovinj, both of which are historic coastal towns in Istria, it is so easy to head inland for an afternoon or a day further into Istria as this is a region not to be missed. Once part of Italy, Istria is now a historic and cultural

5 beautiful Croatian islands not to miss on a private yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Sep 12, 2019 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel

Croatia, is said to be the land of 1000 islands, but in reality? There are probably easily more than 1000 if someone ever were to go out and count every island and islet sitting in the enchanting Adriatic Sea off of the Croatian mainland. There are so many islands and islets and one could spend

5 secret Cycladic islands to visit by private yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Aug 26, 2019 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

The names Mykonos and Santorini resonate with everyone when hearing the words “Greek Cycladic Islands”; however, these are only two of many islands in the lovely Cyclades Islands. On private yacht charter, you decide where to cruise, and each and every island to visit, so ask your crew to steer towards these 5 secret Cycladic

5 outstanding yacht charter locations in exotic Indonesia

By Missy Johnston on Jul 13, 2019 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Indonesia, Regions, Speciality Travel

Anchor under puffing volcanoes in Volcano Alley, with gentle breezes blowing through the palm fronds. Swim deep into a mountain cave with the cave entrance guarded by the ancient graves of village elders. Hike inland to a local village to see how Ikat Textiles are created from cotton bolls that are carded, spun, dyed and

5 of the best ancient archeological sites to visit on a private yacht charter in the Greek Cycladic Islands

By Missy Johnston on Jun 14, 2019 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Amidst the white cubic houses with cobalt blue trim, the blue domed white churches, the white trimmed stepped walking streets, the arid beautiful terraced landscapes, the olive, lemon and orange trees, and the grazing goats, are remnants of the ancient civilizations that also once roamed these beautiful islands millenniums ago. And for the historian, and

5 destinations to visit on a private yacht charter in the wake of the ancient Romans

By Missy Johnston on May 17, 2019 in Attractions, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As fabulous today as over two thousand years ago, these private yacht charter destinations were the runaway resort destinations and summer playgrounds of Roman Royalty and the very wealthy so very long ago. Today every location still vibrates with the same beauty that once drew the Romans to each location. And just like two thousand

5 reasons to charter a private yacht for the best experience in the Galapagos

By Missy Johnston on Apr 19, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

No two ways about it, the best way to experience the Galapagos is by chartering a private yacht. The Galapagos are an exciting and very unique location, unlike any other island archipelago in the world. One of the most exciting aspects of a private yacht charter experience, besides the fabulous natural life is that It

Luxury yacht charter: a culinary adventure in Croatia

By Missy Johnston on Feb 25, 2019 in Attractions, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Or… of wine, oysters, truffles, Dalmatian peka bell cookery, and even song. A luxury yacht charter along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is a combination of this and so much more, including Klapa singing, all of which is the real Croatian experience when cruising through these beautiful blue green waters. It is along the coast

3 terrific superyachts for yacht charter in the Caribbean

By Missy Johnston on Feb 11, 2019 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

One basic rule in superyacht charter is that yachts move! This exciting aspect of yacht charter means that a yacht and crew that you love may be available for a yacht charter in the Caribbean one winter, and then in New England the next summer. While the winter after the same yacht might be available

10 insider recommendations for an extra special luxury yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Nov 19, 2018 in Alaska, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Fiji, France, Greece, Italy, Maine, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

Luxury yacht charter is already a special experience; however, for that extra dash of pizzazz, for an extra special experience, let us share with you our “insider recommendations” of what to see and do for the following 10 great yacht charter cruising locations. The wreck of the RMS Rhone, Salt Island, British Virgin Islands It

5 great boutique Croatian wineries you can visit by private yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Oct 24, 2018 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Sure, you can schlep around southern Croatia on tiny country roads or travel on public ferries to various boutique winery locations on the mainland and islands to sample award winning wines made by boutique Croatian wineries; however, why? Instead, cruise on your own luxury charter yacht from winery to winery with crew to take care

Discover 5 secret island archipelagos by luxury yacht charter

By Missy Johnston on Sep 26, 2018 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Myanmar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Tucked away in remote corners of the world, are fabulous secret island archipelagos waiting to be discovered by private yacht charter; where your charter yacht might be the nicest accommodation and restaurant for miles around. These are islands you may have never heard of, where airports are non-existent, and the ease of moving from island