When Joining a Fractional Membership Program Does Size Matter

The size of the fractional program can matter, and definitely the size of the yacht matters.
Most good programs are based on average usage. Yachters, on the average go out on the water 21-25 days per year. That is exactly the reason why fractional ownership is such a brilliant idea. Why pay for the other 340 days you are not using the yacht. So, as long as your share is 20 something days, partial ownership is for you. If you have in the past and do intend to use the yacht more, you can purchase your own yacht at a significant cost or even buy two shares of a fractional, which still saves you a bundle and gives you twice the amount of water time. With the fractional membership you also do not pay for insurances, docking, captain and crew, cleaning and scheduled maintenance.

Now, back to boat size - Size matters. Most fractional yacht ownership programs have motor yachts that are usually 30' - 40' in length. They are beautiful vessels, but limited in how many people you can comfortably fit and limited to your list of destinations. Typically the motor yacht owned in a partnership is a daytime cruiser. There are a few companies that offer larger yachts, which will sleep 6 or more and allow you to chart a course for the Bahamas and beyond.
One of those membership companies is Naples Yacht Partners. With home port in Naples, Florida, they provide their members with an extraordinary 80' luxury yacht. Great for entertaining other couples and large families, this very comfortable sized yacht opens up all kinds of possibilities for exotic destinations.

For more information regarding fractional yacht ownership and how you can have all the pleasures of sole ownership for a fraction of the cost visit Naples Yacht Partners at www.naplesyachtpartners.com or call 239-438-6404. Become a member and enjoy the freedom of fractional ownership, and save a couple million dollars as well.

How Important is the Home Port With Fractional Yacht Ownership?

Does it matter where the home port is with a fractional yacht ownership? How much time does a fractional member actually spend in the home port? It all depends on the home port. If its a location that offers a host of amenities, fine eating establishments, shopping, cultural destinations , and even events and activities specific to the area, then it becomes a huge benefit to the member.

Naples, Florida is a location that offers, as a home port, all the above and more. What an area like Naples offers is additional value to a membership. As part of fractional ownership a member is able to enjoy Naples either before or after their cruise. A relaxing, very upscale ambience affords the members time to relax and partake in all the pleasures Naples will offer.

With more than 70 golf courses (that's more golf holes per capita than anywhere else) Naples is known as the golf capital of the world. The pristine white sand beaches are considered among the best in the United States. There's world class fishing, fine restaurants with outdoor dining, unique, upscale shopping districts, two Ritz-Carltons, Philharmonic Center for the Arts and Museum, plus there's nothing like a gorgeous Naples sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, sipping your favorite beverage as dolphins frolic and pelicans dive for their evening entree.
Naples also offers a unique visit into the wonders of the Everglades, take a swamp buggy or air boat ride, or island tours for a truly unique experience. And its no surprise that Naples' winter weather is truly magnificent.

Naples Yacht Partners, a Naples based fractional yacht sharing membership company selected Naples as their home port because it provides for their members the extra benefit of this spectacular Platinum Coast town. Members can extend their vacation after cruising the islands aboard the luxury yacht, and stay overnight, or for a few extra days, in one of the area's 4 star hotels, and enjoy epicurean delights in the many fine restaurants, catch a Broadway calibre or star performance at the Philharmonic, or stroll the very trendy 3rd Street South shopping district.

For more information regarding a fractional yacht membership visit Naples Yacht Partners at www.naplesyachtpartners.com or call 239-438-6404.
Why not pay a fraction of the cost for luxury yacht ownership than you would for sole ownership? Its the new and smart way to go - Go Fractional, it pays.

Fractional Yacht Membership - Its a "Green" Thing to Do

Its sharing, and your mother would be proud. Its also "Green" and you should be proud. There is more to factional ownership than saving money, although you do save a small fortune, other reasons a fractional yacht membership is a smart choice is that they are convenient and there are no headaches. These programs are called fractional, because it will cost you a fraction of the cost of sole ownership.

Since the average owner of a sole ownership yacht uses the yacht around 21 days out of the year, they end up paying for the other 344 days, 345 leap years days, anyway. Seems like a waste of money, time and resources, and that's what "Green" is all about...waste.
There are many types of fractional sharing, such as condos, resorts, cars, planes and now yachts.
What they all share in common is the concept of less waste. As we all know our resources are limited. Imagine the resources saved in building only one megayacht, compared with building 5, 10 or 15. Its not only a smart concept it is sensible. There is a trend of new consumer behavior, no matter which economical profile one may fit. Saving resources before and after use are important to the environment. Fractional ownership is a way of doing the right thing for the earth, and adding to the benefits of course, is saving a lot of money.

Fractional ownership is not only about the savings, but a membership in a fractional yacht club is much more. Owners should enjoy the experience, its not about assets, its about fun. Just show up, be sure to call ahead for your favorite food and beverages, etc. and just enjoy. Its a hassle-free turnkey concept. Naples Yacht Partners, with home port in Naples, Florida goes even further. As a member you pay no fees for captain and crew, insurance, docking, maintenance and cleaning. Plus they have a concierge program that will pick you up at the airport.
Yacht sharing has really taken off recently, with many companies vying for market share.
As Dr. Loren Simkowitz, president of Monocle Fractional Yachts states, " If individual ownership is so wonderful, why are there 985,000 boats for sale." -
Now that seems like a waste.

For more information regarding Fractional Yacht Ownership you may visit www.naplesyachtpartners.com or call 239-438-6404.

What is a Yacht?

There are generally two types of yachts, those run by motor power (motor yachts) and those run by sails (sailing yachts). And size does matter, although there is a large range in yacht sizes, from 27 feet to well over 100 feet. The average motor yacht today is approximately 44 feet.
The word "yacht" has become synonymous with the upscale boat owner, a VIP of sorts, a kin to the owner of a limousine.

The word "yacht" is derived from a Dutch word "jacht" meaning "hunt" or "hunter". It has a colorful past, originally designed as a fast craft to pursue pirates. King Charles II of England brought the yacht into prominence and VIP status in the 1660s. An avid sailor the Dutch East India Company presented him with a 66 foot yacht, and upon his return to England, the king commissioned a number of yachts, and from then on yachts have always been associated with the wealthy.

Yachts grew in popularity as the Dutch used them to navigate their waterways for commerce and pleasure. As the Dutch, through trade, acquired extreme wealth the clamor for pleasure yachting increased. As they grew in popularity the yachts became much more comfortable, providing small cabins for its owners.
Racing became a popular pastime, where cities would duel each other in intense competition.
Many of the Dutch explorers, as well as other brave journeymen, including Henry Hudson and Willem Janszoon, the first European to see Australia, used yachts, because they were fast and seaworthy.

Today's yachts come in all shapes, sizes and prices. But they are not only for the aristocracy anymore. Membership programs have sprung up around the world making yacht ownership more affordable. Naples Yacht Partners, a Naples based fractional yacht ownership club has memberships at $90,000. The concept of fractional ownership is a member uses the yacht as often as they would with sole ownership but at a fraction of the cost, and none of the headaches and hassles of sole ownership. Everything is included, captain and crew, routine maintenance, docking, cleaning and insurances.

For more information about fractional yacht ownership visit www.naplesyachtpartners.com or call 239 438 6404.

A New Market for Fractional Yacht Ownership

The housing market isnt the only market going through a difficult time. The luxury yacht market is experiencing a severe dip in sales, the worst in decades. But, while one end of the yachting industry is suffering another is thriving. Once, there were waiting lists for the 50ft. plus multimillion dollar yacht, today even the wealthiest are looking for other options.
That option seems to be fractional ownership and membership.

Since the average yacht owner only spends approximately 20 days per year on the water, many are coming to the conclusion that spending for the other 340 days each year is a tremendous waste of money. Even if you have millions, why throw it overboard.

Naples Yacht Partners, a Naples based fractional membership club has noticed this shift away from sole ownership to fractional ownership. Individuals who can not afford the multimillion dollar price tag, and those who never could are discovering the advantages to fractional ownership. Those who are weighing their options not only see the tremendous cost difference, they also find the hassle-free convenience of partnership. For instance, captain and crew is included, as is maintenance, storage, insurance fees and cleaning service as well. And there are a few companies like Naples Yacht Partners that employ a concierge service for their members, including transportation to and from the yacht.

Fractional ownership started in the 1960s when movie star James Stewart and a few partners realized that sharing the cost of an airplane was a very smart way to own your own plane, and sharing the cost of maintenance was a logical conclusion. Today boat owners are finding the same concept is the smart way to own a luxury yacht, share the costs and enjoy the benefits, just like they would with sole ownership.

For more information regarding fractional yacht ownership visit www.naplesyachtpartners.com or call 239 438 6404.