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KIMERA SHOONER Kimera is a classic motor sailor crewed charter yacht based in the port of Mirabello, La Spezia, Liguira Italy.

Kimera comfortably accommodates six people in comfort. Her finely polished interior offers classic style whilst her large aft deck and fantastic foredeck make perfect areas for entertaining and relaxing in the sun as you watch the stunning Amalfi coast drift by.

DESCRIPTION Kimera is a stylish and comfortable schooner built by Cantieri di Gela Maralli entirely in mahogany.

INTERIOR Interior spacious in mahogany and comfortable rooms, large living room with comfortable sofa and large dining table, Plasma TV, Stereo; The kitchen has a ceramic hob, oven, fridge, freezer.

Kimera has 4 cabins, 8 guests total.

(2 for any small rollaway beds recommended for children or teens).

Cabin with 2 queen size beds, 1 double guest cabin, 2 guest cabins with 2 beds plus a rollaway bed.

All with bathroom en suite and air conditioning Separate crew accommodation.

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OUTDOOR Kimera has 2 spacious sunbathing areas located fore and aft with comfortable cushions, spacious cockpit with table for outdoor dining.

There are many amenities available to guests on board: 2 generators 21 kW and 6 kW, desalination plant 10 lt / h. Autopilot, WHF, GPS, sounder, Radar. Tender Mt. 4:20 with outboard engine 25 HP DATASHEET Model: Schooner Year: 1981 Renovation: 2018 Length: 23 mt. (75.46 feet) Width: 5.5 mt. (18.4 feet) Draught: 2.5 m. (20.8 feet) Displacement: 50 t.

Superf. Sail area: 150 sqm.

Engines: 2 Caterpillar (330 HP each) Fuel: 4,500 Lt. Cruising Speed: 10.0 knots Cabins: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 8 / 10 Crew: 3 Water: 3500 L Locations: Lerici, Gulf of Poets, Cinque Terre, Portovenere, Portofino, Cruises: The Mediterranean, Italy, Elba Island, Amalfi Coast, Naples & Capri, Aeolian Islands, Corsica, Sardinia

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CINQUE TERRE One of the most idyllic and rustic areas of the Italian Riviera which is known to luxury yacht captains and superyacht owners is the Cinque Terre.

It's an important yacht charter desination in the western Mediterranean and Cinque Terre yacht charters are very popular.

Protected by UNESCO as a world heritage site, this particular area offers sandy cliffs and colorful houses in the five villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

Every village in Cinque Terra is unique in design and character and offers a jumble of crooked streets, enchanting cafes and tiny beaches that are waiting to be explored.

The cuisine here is at its authentic best and the views at every corner are magnificent.

LA SPEZIA The Port of Mirabello in La Spezia is able to cater to larger superyachts and as such the town is a popular embarkation/disembarkation point for exploring Cinque-Terre.

The town has a variety of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine, and the quiet nightlife on land means that the true party will be on board your superyacht.

The Gulf of La Spezia is also known as 'The Gulf of Poets', and whether heading towards or away from the 'Five Lands' there are plenty of sandy bays along your route for family fun on the water toys or a languid afternoon in the sunshine.

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PORTO VENERE The rocky location of Grotta di Lord Byron deters sunbathers enmasse and makes the perfect place to snorkel or paddle along in the canoes and explore the caves above the brilliant blue water.

While in the area, the 12th Century Church of Saint Peter is a great photo opportunity before your charter group heads off to Palmaria Island to Scuba dive, sunbathe and spend the daylight hours leaning to jet skis and water skis with an on board instructor.

At night, anchor in a bay and enjoy clear night skies glittering with stars.

LE ROSSE Between Porto Venere and Riomaggiore are the rosy cliffs of Le Rosse which are made even more stunning by the vibrant green vegetation, chalky white surrounding cliffs and the mirror effect of the blue water and the summer sky.

The site is virtually inaccessible by land, which ensures that your superyacht charter group will likely be the only people around to admire its stunning beauty.

The coast up to Riomaggiore has numerous beaches, including the nearby Persico Beach and Schiara Beach which are best accessed by tender.

The shallow water is excellent for younger members of the group and crates rock pools filled with wildlife ideal for snorkelling.

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RIOMAGGIORE From the south, Riomaggiore is the closest village to La Spezia, a vibrant and colourful town. The village has narrow streets and pretty buildings that treat visitors with old Italian hospitality and charm and amazing seaside views. Riomaggiore is the closest settlement to La Spezia and this vibrant, colourful town dates back to the 13th century when it also established its reputation for wine.

Narrow cobblestone streets ascend past primary coloured buildings into the hills, and the high cliffs fringed by pale blue waters add to its marvel as you approach. Visitors can expect old Italian hospitality with timeless charm and unforgettable seaside views.

MANAROLA One of the best known views of Cinque Terre are the one that are enjoyed on the path that leads to the village of Manarola from Riomaggiore with flourishing undergrowth, sweeping beaches and overhanging rocks. The village of Manarola is peaceful, pleasant and picturesque. It offers a little more cosmopolitan feel with a sprinkle of restaurants and bars overlooking the sea. The pastel coloured houses and fishermen boats are just as charming.

Manarola is the second smallest village among the Cinque-Terre and the SciacchetrĂ wine is one of its most famous exports. A coastal path connects Manarola to Riomaggiore, and hikers in the group can arrange for pick-up in the next town. Stroll through the picturesque streets and explore underwater with Seabobs, snorkelling equipment and Scuba diving gear to uncover the impressive wildlife making its home on the seabed.

This tranquil location has little in the way of modern day distractions and visitors can watch the sunset from one of the restaurants or bars overlooking the sea and the pastel-coloured fishermen's boats below.

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CORNIGLIA The quietest village in Cinque Terre is Corniglia and it is the only one that is located above the sea level. This beautiful village offers locals a private hideaway as it is sheltered high. This little gem can be reached by the bus or the train after a challenging walk.

Corniglia is the quietest of the five villages and the only one which is perched upon the cliffs without reaching all the way down to sea level, and visitors will need to climb 382 steps to reach Corniglia.

The terraced levels contain vineyards that look spectacular in the morning and evening light from the sea. The stretch of coastline from Corniglia to Manarola has beaches with a shallow incline into the water for easy swimming and paddling: Seize the opportunity to stretch out on your sundeck and enjoy a cocktail as colourful as the seaside houses.

VERNAZZA Vernazza is known to be the most captivating, bustling and bright of all the Cinque Terre villages. It offers waterfront cafes, quaint shops and a small harbor filled with immense charm. Vernazza has a very casual, elegant and jovial atmosphere and is the perfect location to enjoy a delicious lunch or just sit and enjoy the postcard style breath-taking views. From Corniglia to Vernazza the coast is riddled with caves for charter guests to explore on jet skis or kayaks, and the quiet beaches look out over sapphire blue water that sparkles in the sunshine. Vernazza is considered the most captivating, bustling and bright of all the 5 Terre villages and as your sailing yacht or motor yacht cruises past it is an excellent opportunity to capture its beauty on camera. Waterfront cafes, quaint shops and a small harbor add immeasurable charm, and the jovial, casual yet elegant atmosphere sets the scene for a strong Italian coffee and authentic local cuisine while listening to the seagulls and the waves.

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MONTEROSSO AL MARE The last in the Cinque Terre villages is the village of Monterosso al Mare, the most modernized and the largest of all five villages.

It is the only village in the region that resembles a resort town and this is where the most beautiful beaches and the finest hotels can be found. Monterosso is known for its beautiful seaside promenade, its innumerable gelato parlours, its uphill streets and its trinket stalls that make an evening walk pleasurable.

Monterosso al Mare is the final, the most built-up and most modernised of the five Cinque Terre villages.

This resort-like town has the best maintained and sandiest beach in the region and the castle beside the water adds to the unique character of the location with an impressive stature called the Monterosso Giant.

The promenade, its innumerable gelato parlours and its uphill streets lined with trinket stalls make for a pleasurable evening stroll before an evening of family films and parties aboard your luxury charter.

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PORTOFINO & LIGURIAN COAST, ITALY For decades, yacht charterers have adored the tiny and beautiful port of Portofino in Italy. Portofino was once a charming fishing village on the rugged East coast of Italy in the Mediterranean. Its popularity as a quaint and colourful town has now made it a famous port of call for luxury yachts, sailboats and charter boats. Portofino is a tiny town of cobble-stone streets, framed by hills of silvery, ancient olive groves.

From the top of the hill, the views of the harbour and coastline are breathtaking. Cafes, boutique shops and gelataria’s spill out into the harbour piazza from where you can watch the superyachts come and go. The portside cafes are a great place to sit and watch the glamorous yachting world go by. The coast line surrounding Portofino and the town itself offers myriad pleasures to travellers.

The Coastline Surrounding Portofino Further down the Italian coast, you'll sail upon 'Cinque Terre' - A succession of five coastal villages, all with the same spectacular views of the seas. These villages are less expensive and sophisticated, than their more popular sister, Portofino. This stretch of coastline is scenic and spectacular. The Italian coastline can make an enchanting Mediterranean charter yacht location.

Yacht charters for the Ligurian coast, generally start in Sanremo or Genova, perhaps even further back up the French Riviera. From this northern point in Italy, it's easy to follow the coastline down toward Elba, Tuscany's stunning National Park Island. Further south is Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome and her splendid architectural and historical gems. Like most of the Mediterranean, the Italian yacht chartering season generally runs from April to the end of October and like the rest of the Western Mediterranean Sardinia, France and Italy, Portofino is enjoying ever increasing popularity.

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A Quaint Fishing Village Portofino is quite charming with its cobble stoned streets with the background of olive groves and hills. The view to be enjoyed from the hill tops is breath taking. The coastline and the harbour, as seen from the top of the Portofino hills are beautiful and mesmerizing. The quaint little town also has an equally wonderful harbour piazza or square that offers a number of gelatarias, boutiques and tiny roadside cafes. Sitting at one of these port cafes and simply watching the local people and the travellers that visit the town is a pleasure in itself.

A Chic Yachting Location Portofino has become almost a must stop destination for yacht charters and superyacht cruising this part of Italy. Over the years it has become an international symbol of class and style for the Italian Riviera today. For several years, this tiny port has been the chosen destination for chic families and their luxury yachts that continue to visit the village each year to bask in its Mediterranean summers.

The Portofino shore line offers impressive and dramatic rocky coast.

The hills surrounding are covered with ancient olive groves while expensive antiquated villas are located in quaint little corners and on hill tops. The harbour and the main town square are filled with brightly painted residences. These are the houses that have defined the culture of Portofino for ages now. This charming port is cosmopolitan, provincial while being elegant and rustic. Away from the main village is the Portofino Natural Park that offers beautiful views from its promontory with relaxing pathways for walks. For underwater sports and adventures, the park also has a protected red corals, wrecks and deep cliffs emerging from the sea bed that are waiting to be explored. A superyacht charter vacation to this colourful, quaint little town is definitely a satisfying vacation experience.

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TUSCAN ARCHIPELAGO

AEOLIAN ISLANDS

Your holiday on a sail boat to the discovery of the Elba and of the Tuscan Archipelago A holiday on a caique in the Tuscan Archipelago will amaze you from the first to the last day.

This group of seven major islands, of which the island of Elba is the largest, is an amazing beauty and is at the centre of four seas: the Liguria Sea to the north of the island, the channel of Piombino to the East, the Tyrrhenian Sea to the south and the Corsica channel on the West of the coast of Elba.

Every year there are 18 winning beaches of the Blue Flag of Italy, the certification of water quality label, belong to the Tuscan coast and, among them, also the beaches of the archipelago: The Phoenicia is the most popular of all, but Marina di Campo, Procchio, Capoliveri, Enfola, Cavoli and Fetovaia are also beautiful to explore.

Besides the 147 km of coast of the island of Elba articulated in narrow bays, large gulfs and wonderful inlets, we will also explore the smaller islands of the archipelago, from Giannutri to the island of Giglio, from the island of Capraia to that of Montecristo and also Pianosa and Gorgona.

Uncontaminated islands, beautiful to explore both above and under water, and not by chance, one of the favourite destinations of Italian and foreign scuba divers for the richness of the seabed.

If your dream is to visit the Island of Elba and the other islands of the archipelago, choose to cruise on a sailing boat in the Tuscan Archipelago with Kimera Charter, which has always been synonym of quality, precision and elegance.

The Aeolian Islands: the daughters of the wind, the seven pearls of the Mediterranean, land of gods and of the Cyclops and deep blue waters.

A holiday on a sail boat to the Aeolian Islands: the dream!

A wonderful holiday on a sailing boat to the Aeolian Islands: the magical setting of seven volcanic islands anchored at depths that can reach 2000 meters that opens up in front of our eyes!

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Numerous beaches, caves, inlets, cliffs and coves to which the incredible beauty and diversity of marine life of the seabed is added.

For enthusiasts it will be inevitable to notice various geological and volcanic aspects that created and transformed the islands in 7000 years and which make the archipelago one of the places in the world to visit at least once in a lifetime.

The islands offer a variety of opportunities: a simple life and lands of fishermen in Alicudi and Filicudi, the latter certainly is the most beautiful regarding landscapes; worldly life and places for VIPs in Panarea; lush vegetation and volcanic lakes from which the salt that gives the island its name in Salina is extracted; cultural richness in Lipari, with its archaeological site; Stromboli and Vulcano with a lively volcanic activity, that occasionally gives exciting shows of tongues of fire.

Your gulet cruise to the Aeolian Islands will be all this and more if you choose to cruise with us.

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EGADI ISLANDS

SARDINIA & SICILY

A holiday on a sail boat to the Egadi Islands: paradise at your fingertips.

Certainly a holiday on a sailing boat to the Egadi Islands will bring you into a heavenly dimension!

The legend says that the Egadi Islands owe their name to the nymphs born from the god Helios and from the young nymph Neerea and therefore there is something divine in this archipelago of three main islands: Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo.

Sailing on a caique in this archipelago, you can enjoy the wilderness that this part of Sicily preserves intact and unchanged over time, with long beaches and small archaeological treasures.

In Favignana you will be enchanted by the antique tuna fishing industry, one of the biggest in the Mediterranean.

In Marettimo, besides the beautiful gardens, you will be lucky enough to see the monk seal, because this fascinating animal has decided to establish itself here since 2004 and because it is a curious animal, it comes near and lets you have a close look, making possible very exciting encounters.

Finally in Levanzo, the smallest of the three islands that compose the archipelago, you can admire the Grotta del Genovese, with its graffiti dating from the Palaeolithic era.

Unspoilt nature, small archaeology treasure, adventure and close encounters with endangered species, will make your cruise on a sail boat a dream that you will not easily forget.

Choose Kimera cruises and discover these wonderful islands!

Your holiday on a sail boat in Sardinia will take you into the waters of a special land full of mountains, a territory largely uninhabited, waterways, and a varied coastline that alternates rocky cliffs and splendid white or pink coloured sandy beaches, the ancient Sardinia, an island, considered almost a micro-continent, there are many ecosystems that can be found here. Its northern coast has earned the title of Emerald Coast, thanks to its crystal clear water of a characteristic green colour, and its wealth of marine flora and fauna, that make it a paradise for wildlife lovers. Many travellers and writers who honoured both its beauty, remained untouched until contemporary age, and its history, traces of which may be found in the remains of an ancient Nuragic civilization, with its characteristic cone buildings, declared World Heritage Site by Unesco. The caique cruise will continue with the exploration of Sicily, the ancient Trinacria,a varied land, that over the years, due to its strategic position in the Mediterranean, has suffered numerous dominations: from Greek to Norman and Bourbon. There are many testimonies of these great civilizations in terms of archaeological sites and monuments. As for the nature, many fluvial and marine parks, uncontaminated Nature reserves first of all the Zingaro Nature Reserve in the north-western part of the island. Protected areas, landscape parks of extreme beauty, kilometres of coastline with various morphologies, make Sicily a natural paradise that will literally make you fall in love with this island. A cruise on a sail boat in Sardinia and Sicily will let you fully enjoy views and glimpses of incomparable beauty, but also the flavour of an elite tourism, places frequented by celebrities, fashionable beaches and elegant and sophisticated coastlines.

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We understand the importance of travelling in style, comfort and luxury at all times, which is why we ensure only the highest of standards when it comes to the choise of personnel, vehicles, chauffeurs and more.

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Private Chef in Villa Chauffeur Drive and Transfers from/to Airports Maid Baby Sitter Catering Tours

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