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Luxury Yacht Charter Desserts
While visiting the luxury yacht Gale Winds I enjoyed a delicious luxury yacht charter dessert — chocolate mousse made with avocado. It was delicious!
Today I discovered that you could also make ice cream using avocados. Enjoy a delicious dessert that has all the good stuff! You can learn how to make it from Alton Brown on ABC News Recipes.
Dining onboard your yacht while on a yacht charter can be an experience in fine dining. Many yacht chefs have fantastic culinary skills from years of cooking onshore as well as afloat.
Your chef will customize your breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks based on your preferences. Well in advance of your charter date, we will send you a preference form so you can detail your likes, food preferences, food intolerances, allergies, choice of wines, and other beverages. If there’s anything special you would like, just let us know.
Chefs can prepare gluten-free, vegan, plant-based dining experiences. For example, onboard Catamaran ORION 90, the chef is very familiar with cooking plant-based cuisine.
One of my finest yacht dining experiences was on Catamaran KING’S RANSOM. Chef Nikki created an awesome plant-based menu. Everything from the place settings and beverages to the actual food was outstanding. Luxury Yacht Charter Desserts include yummy things such as
- Berry Meringue Pavlova with Sweet Cream
- Seared Pineapple, Mango, and Banana, Cinnamon Rum Caramel Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
- Zillionaire Chocolate Layer Pots
- Tarte au Citron and Soft Toasted Meringue
- Passionfruit Cheesecake and Ginger Syrup
- Selection of Cheese, Crackers, and Chutneys
- All desserts are accompanied by after-dinner liqueurs and fresh coffee
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are a few necessary parameters to consider. For example, what type of boat, your destination, the time of year, and who will accompany you. The questions below can help guide your thought process, and your CKIM yacht charter broker will assist in asking the right questions and providing the expertise to design the perfect experience for you.
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Gourmet meals are prepared by experienced chefs, possibly with Michelin-star training, offering a variety of international cuisines and catering to dietary needs with the freshest ingredients.
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Yacht charter prices vary widely based on several factors:
- Yacht type: From $30,000 to $1,000,000+ per week
- Motor Yachts: $50,000 – $500,000 per week
- Sailing Catamarans: $20,000 – $100,000 per week
- Superyachts: $500,000 – $2,000,000 per week
Additional costs include:
- Fuel
- Provisioning
- Crew gratuities
- Port fees
- Optional Activities
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Yes, before your charter, you’ll complete a preference sheet detailing your dietary requirements, favorite foods, and beverages. The chef will create personalized menus based on your preferences, including local Greek specialties if desired.
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Most crewed motor yachts come with a professional chef who can prepare meals according to your preferences and dietary restrictions. You can often discuss menu options in advance.
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On a yacht charter, the guests typically pay for the food through the Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA). The APA is an additional fee—usually around 25-30% of the charter price—that covers expenses like food, drinks, fuel, port fees, and other operational costs.
Before the trip, the crew uses the APA to stock the yacht with provisions based on the guests’ preferences. At the end of the charter, the captain provides a detailed account of the expenses, and any unused funds are refunded to the guests.
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Yes. Most luxury wellness yachts offer private en-suite cabins with high-end amenities, spa areas, Jacuzzis, sun decks, gyms, and lounge areas for total comfort and relaxation.
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You are allowed to bring their own alcohol and food onto the yacht and we can also arrange to have beverages delivered to your boat prior to embarkation or to have a chef onboard.
