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Book your Custom Covid Compliant Vacation. Welcome to Travel Tuesdays where we speak with dashing Yacht Captains aboard some of the most lavish chartered yachts in the world. * Chartering during COVID * HOT tips * Compelling Compliments * Secret Secluded Destinations & so much more….
“Feels like your at home with seasoned crew. Happy Crew. Happy guests.” says co-host and President Jennifer Saia aka @YachtQueen of B&B Yacht Charters, Inc.
In this segment meet Captain Brad Baker of Motor Yacht Rena
Video Edit Credits: @0ri.evans
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Welcome to Newport Living and Lifestyles
and Travel Tuesdays
brought to you by
B&B Yacht Charters, Inc.
with President and co-host
Jennifer Saia aka @YachtQueen
That’s me! Hi everybody!
Today we have Captain Brad Baker of Motor Yacht Rena
An incredible program that we have been doing for many many years together
Captain Brad, why don’t you tell us a little bit about your vessel.
Well okay, she’s an NQEA built in Cairns, Australia, which is my hometown for many years.
She just turned 30 years old.
She’s a Leeuwin class. We just did our 30 year survey last year.
She has just come out of the shipyard with a lot of love.
She has five state rooms
10 guests, we can accommodate more guests if needed, with pullmans, without her sinking.
She comes with a toe tender 38 foot ripper that we love to use. We call it the Limo
Tender, jet ski’s, stand-up paddles, kayaks
All things that you could want for a charter vacation in the Bahamas
Sounds like an amazing fun wealth of activities to do.
Where your favorite places to travel?
We do love the Bahamas especially for chartering. Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Maine
We like a different type of experience.
Very pleasurable, very scenic.
That sounds fun and
Jennifer tells me that you guys put up an amazing beach picnic!
Yes! we do, we cater that to wherever we are.
I got my secret beach in the Bahamas which I will not divulge
Come on give me the Lat/Long (Latitude/Longitude)
It’s a hell of a day for the guests. It’s special.
We cater lunch to the local seafood and keep the local cuisine in mind
Make it fun for everybody.
yeah and you can customize the lunches with a pig roast and other things
Depends on the island and where we are
We try to source the local product and stick with the local fare if we can.
Or go catch it yourself please
Yes! hahaha
We have a wonderful barbecue on the top deck and
we’ve got more than one crew member on board who is a master at grilling.
We like barbecuing. I won’t say that I am good at it!
But anyway, I have people for that! and we like to make it part of the experience.
Speaking of crew, how many crew are you?
We are 8 crew, more than enough!
It looks beautiful and quite elegant.
I call it Nantucket chic!
I’s kind of a New England sort of flair interior and
the owners are from that area and it reflects their taste and style.
It’s such a more traditional style.
We keep the furnishings refreshed on classic feel and style.
Everyone’s keeping healthy and busy.
We are all good and ready to go for the summer.
Jennifer, you are in Florida right now
How would you describe the boat and the crew?
I’m going to be having lunch in a few minutes with everybody,
so then I’ll have a real good description!
But just being back on board after not seeing them for so long
oh my gosh like a year.
I feel like I’m at home
The owners treat the crew like family and we love working for them.
We get to know guests as good as we can
while maintaining our professionalism.
It’s always a fun relaxed atmosphere on the boat and part of cruising a charter.
How long have you been on the boat?
I’ve been about 5 1/2 years
I have heard that charters are all about the crew!
Happy Crew! Happy Guests!
We’ve got nearly a hundred years of experience between the four senior crew on board in yachting.
I was thinking about that the other day,
Not sure if that makes me feel old or experienced.
Seasoned!
But it’s a fact!
Seasoned! There ya go!
You have a history of hospitality
with two Atlantic crossings, two Pacific crossings
and cruising remote locations such as Palau, Micronesia and Hawaii.
How have your extensive travels changed your perspective as a yacht captain for your guests?
I started out chartering with Texas sports fishermen on the Barrier Reef in Cairns
some of the most fun, interesting people that I ever met.
Very very laid back program
Had to evolved from that to the Mediterranean high end charters
with people such as royalty, astronauts, rock stars and such.
What makes a good crew?
I would say experience and energy! The two number one factors!
Experience, you know, only comes with time on boarding in the industry and
learning how to service these 5 and 6 star services that we are offering
It only comes with experience
We traditionally range between 5- 10 day charters.
Our longest was 14 days.
7 -10 day charters work well for us.
Some of our highlights would be Nassau, Harbor Island, the Exuma’s.
Also the Exuma keys, we’d like to take the toys off through the shallow waters
and we like to kayak up creeks and streams and I have got all sorts of hikes figured out
and you’ll be chartering there from November to April
This November through Christmas/ New year, we will be available through Easter
Sounds like you guys have a lot of repeat guests.
What was the best compliment that you’ve received ?
Probably when a primary charter guests guests wife says,
“Can I take you and the crew home with me?”
“You guys are so wonderful, we want to keep you.”
What is the #1 hot tip for your guests?
For the Bahamas: pack lightly.
You don’t need all of that stuff.
Once you leave the lights of Atlantis and the slot machines
It will be just us, and the fish, and the birds, and the iguanas and the palm trees.
That is all you need.
And let captain Brad, who’s an amazing photographer, follow you and your guests around.
because his work is magnificent, just magnificent.
At the end of the charter, the last night, you gather everybody together and
you compose this beautiful video of all the photos and
they can relive their vacation right then and there.
Then they take it with them and
it’s like, Oh my gosh, wow!”
That’s a tradition we do on the last night.
It keeps me up late during the charter, I put all together.
On the last night we bring all crew and guests into the salon together.
We have a little party and a presentation.
I know you’re down in Florida so stay safe, I know you will.
We will.
If you are looking for a self quarantined,
covid compliant,
custom vacation,
call Jennifer Saia at
B&B Yacht Charters, Inc
Thank you Christon!
Thank you Christon
We look forward to seeing you soon
Thank you
and we look forward to seeing you on
Newport Living and Lifestyles
Welcome to Travel Tuesdays where we speak with dashing Yacht Captains aboard some of the most lavish chartered yachts in the world. * Why chartering is an alternative during the COVID19 pandemic, * Favorite places to vacation local and abroad, * what activities and amenities are available, * Dog friendly yachts & so much more….
“We have short term charter B&B specials coming out: Boat & Brunch and Boat & Breakfast” says co-host and President Jennifer Saia aka @YachtQueen of B&B Yacht Charters, Inc.
In this segment meet Captain Kyle Schmitt & Chef Emily Gray of Magical Days Yacht
PhotoCredits: @NewportBuzz
Video Edit Credits: @kat goss @kat_goss
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Welcome to Newport Living and Lifestylesand Travel Tuesdays brought to you byB&B Yacht Charters, Inc.with Jennifer Saia President and co-hosta.k.a @YachtQueenThat’s me! Thanks Christon for having us againas we go through our Travel TuesdaysThis feature today is going to be on Magical Days.What a great namebecause we create magic on yachts.We have Captain Kyle and Emily,who are with usWhen people charter a boat or yacht I should sayWhat kind of things are they looking for?I think a lot of what people are looking foris just to have freedom and flexibility todo a vacation on their own.When you charter a yacht,you own the yacht for a week.It’s yours.It’s yours to do whatever you want.For 87 feet of luxury yacht,you offer a lot morethan just your average boat of that sizeI mean she really does feel like a 100 footer andsleeping six guestsWe’re a tri-deck socompared to another boat in the size range,it is quite a bit larger.We’ve probably got about 40% more volume.You have a lot of other amenities on board.We recently finished a big project last summerWe installed a hot tub on the bow.It’s been a big hitPeople are pretty excited about it.The amount of space in the boat is outstandinga full sky loungeThe deck above where we are now is all enclosedThen we have an actual fly bridge up top.The views are great because your one deck higher.What other things can you entertain your guests with?Lots of toysYeah, I want to know about the toys.We have kayaksLast year we bought a clear kayak that is really popular.Especially the Bahamas and the islands.I love that! We won’t have to get our hair wet!Exactly!We’ve got wakeboards, water skis, an inflatable island that everyone loves.We have got the seabobs,the electric underwater scooters.That are really fun too!Paddle boards, we have the inflatable paddleboardsA 13 foot tender.A rigid hard bottom, that we carry on board.It’s perfect for towing people around wakeboarding.Its just the right size.What would be a typical charter destination or itinerary,that you’d like to promote for the summer?Start and end in Newport, Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, NantucketB&B Yacht Charters has our B&B specials coming outBoat & BreakfastBoat & BrunchWe are going to have short term charters.Emily is an amazing chefI think that’s gonna be a unique opportunityfor people this summer.If you don’t want to go for a full 7 days,like you said, maybe just in the Narragansett Bay.Emily you’re from this area.I am! I lived in Newport for five years, soI know how to recommend the best restaurantsand what to do.I am from FloridaI have done a lot of cruising in the Bahamas & CaribbeanBetween the two of us, we have all the bases covered.Do you guys allow for dogs?That’s kind of a case-by-case basis.I won’t say noMight depend on the size and behavior of the dogDo either do you have a hot tipfor people who want a yacht charter?I always try and explain to people as we are planningthe itinerary isbe flexibleget some input from the crewThe whole point of of chartering a yachtis so that you don’t have this rigid itinerary.Speaking of itineraryYou create a beautiful one for this areajust as you described earlierthat was just published inThe International Yachts Brokers Association newsletterI think that’s gonna be fabulous to kick off the seasonif anybody would like a copy of thatB&B Yacht Charters can email that to you,along with the virtual tour anda link to the Magical Days charter brochure.Magical Days is just, just as she is, magical.It’s time to book your charter.AbsolutelyWell you guys, thanks so much for joining us todaystay safe andif you are looking for aself quarantined, customized vacationcall Jennifer Saia at B&B Yacht Charters, Inc.and we look forward to seeing you onNewport Living and LifestylesThank youYou baked us cookies!!!! I love it!
Dreaming of a CoronaVirus Safe Vacation about now? Welcome to Travel Tuesdays where we speak with dashing Yacht Captains aboard some of the most lavish chartered yachts in the world. What are they doing during the COVID19 pandemic, where are they able to charter, what activities and amenities are available and last but not least, what to bring!
“Yacht Charters are intimate & Custom Custom Custom” says cohost and President Jennifer Saia aka @YachtQueen of B&B Yacht Charters, Inc. @B&BYachtCharters @bnbyachtcharters
PhotoCredits: @NewportBuzz @theclarkecookehouse
Video Edit Credits: @Kat Goss @kat_goss
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Welcome to Newport Living and Lifestyles
Travel Tuesdays
brought to you by B&B Yacht Charters, Inc.
with President and co-host Jennifer Saia.
Hi everyone! Social distancing! Check out my anchors !
Love it!
Today we’re going to feature
Motor Yacht CRU and Captain Nick Kincaid.
We’re so happy to have you on board
This is a 96 foot Westship and she’s been so popular in the Caribbean.
You’re in Florida now and headed to the Chesapeake.
I want you to tell us why we should actually charter with you and your crew this summer.
We are go getters, of course, we like to do a lot of activities keeping the kids busy.
Everyone on the boat has their own special talents.
We take a lot of pride in the crew that’s that’s on the boat, good to be a part of this team.
What are some of the activities and amenities that you guys offer on your boat?
We make sure that they get the best experience.
We tow a 33 foot Intrepid fully rigged for fishing.
It carries inflatable toys, we have wake boards.
Then when we get onto the big vessel CRU, we have two jet ski’s
We have three inflatable islands, we have four paddle boards
We also have a kayak that can seat either two adults or three kids.
Up on the upper deck, it’s a nice patio sun deck area where
you can grill out and lots of room to
congregate and and enjoy barbecue on a sunny day
We put together theme nights that’s a lot of fun!
Yes we love theme nights!
Give us a good story
Our Christmas charter is always a big one for theme night
Everyone dressed up as elves and
I dressed up as Santa and our charter guests were sitting there wake boarding.
We had one of them wearing a Santa costume and they loved it
I’ve seen the Murder Mystery or Pirates of the Caribbean.
Anything you can dream of, we can execute it.
What if there’s an inclement day?
Then you have the amenities inside. Everything you could ask for like Direct TV & internet
Then we also provide some fine dining on the interior with Alex Decara as our chef
The boat can still move and take people to shore in different areas.
We go up to Newport and all New England this season.
As soon as things open up then maybe go through a mansion tour
or fine restaurants that are here
even though we have the best one on board
but people like to get out a little bit.
You take people out to fish. Can they bring it back and eat what you catch?
oh absolutely
That’s how I started my career as a Captain.
I started out on fishing boats.
When we were down in the Caribbean.
We would take the guests fishing.
We’d catch a nice big wahoo or tuna and
I’d fillet it right there in front of them
and then Alex would have it cooked for lunch.
There’s been times where people wanted to eat out and
they had Alex’s cooking day one and
they just canceled all their reservations.
We get preference sheets on what they like to eat.
Alex will cater and change her whole plan
on how she’s going to execute meals.
based on their dietary requirements.
Custom Custom Custom. That’s really the theme of chartering.
What would people need to be prepared to bring for a yacht charter
as opposed to other vacations they may go on.
Everything that they’re really going to need, we have.
You’ve got toiletries, you’ve got blow dryers, you’ve got sunscreens,
Everything, All of that.
You’ve got towels, you’ve got incredible sheets and all your amenities
that you’ll expect at a five-star hotel.
How far can one go and back one a tank of gas (fuel)
On charter the longest leg we’ve done was maybe 100 miles but
we can go on one tank of gas 1200 miles
so people can see a lot!
Generally when we do trips we’ll go about 40 miles
We’d like to have a nice summer up here in Newport and
the islands right off the coast Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Block Island
and have clients go between them by private yachts
Actually, I think this season instead of going traveling abroad or
places that you’re going to go with more people
you want to go on a smaller vacation where it’s low risk
It’s almost like one to one.
We’ve got 6 guests & 4 crew
This is an intimate experience.
Not for the masses and it’s still affordable.
What did you do down in St Martin while you were quarantining?
A lot of projects.
We’ve been improving everything,
making sure everything’s perfect.
We put our hearts into this boat.
They can reach you through
Jennifer Saia of B&B Yacht Charters, Inc.
and book anything, put anything together and
customize an amazing trip.
Yes, Absolutely
We are looking forward to the Chesapeake and
the New England itineraries and
then we will head back down south.
We look forward to seeing more of your trips and meeting your crew.
Thanks so much Jennifer for hosting Travel Tuesdays.
Nice to meet you Nick
Nice to meet you as well
We look forward to seeing you
on Newport Living and Lifestyles
Thanks everybody
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