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Aquila Superyacht in Cabo

The latest superyacht to visit Cabo is The Aquila. With an impressive size of 280’ she is not the largest yacht but is one of the most beautiful to grace our busy bay. This is a rare American-built super yacht and is the largest built sine 1930. The majestic presence is built by Derecktor who unveiled her as Cakewalk before the Walmart family purchased her for a mere $150m and did a massive remodel in 2016. The Walton family have an estimated combined net worth of $149B one can assume the annual costs of $15M to be a mere pittance. Would you like to charter this gorgeous yacht? Sorry she is not for rent at this time.

When she was available, the rate was one million per week. Ann Walton Kroenke is the official owner. She and her husband Stan own other yachts, but this is the largest. Stan is the owner of the LA Rams, the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and the U.K.’s Arsenal soccer club.

Aboard the Aquila there are 7 guest suites accommodating up to 14 lucky ducks with a crew of 28. We saw the young good looking crew at the marina yesterday as they hauled supplies from Walmart perhaps? Maybe they get a discount. There are many wonderful features about this majestic ship that came from the 1,000 people hired to refit her. including a new forward sun deck with jacuzzi, a cinema, four aft decks providing an abundance of outdoor space. Aquila also boasts a beach club deck complete with DJ booth, AV system, smoke machine and light show. Inside, a cool, calm and contemporary interior creates an aura of tranquillity. Icy silvers, dark browns peppered with nickel and clean whites are accented with patterned soft furnishings and tasteful lighting. The focal piece of the yacht though has to be the 11.2-metre ‘waterfall’ chandelier which cascades down four levels from the sun deck down to the lower deck creating shards of light across the white marble floor. 

In any event it is a pleasure to watch these super yachts in the Cabo Bay. This season we have seen so many including La Datcha and the new record holder Octopus owned by Roger Samuelsson, founder of SHL Healthcare a swedish big pharma billionaire. Go figure.

While these super yachts are seldom available for private charter, there are many that are in all sizes and price points. Visit our site cabosfinest.com for a listing for details and pricing. Whether you want a luxury fishing yacht for a full day fishing trip, an afternoon snorkel adventure on a catamaran, a romantic sunset dinner cruise or a multi day island hopping excursion, we are the local broker of choice. Please check out our other videos for an insider’s guide to Los Cabos. Thank you for watching, and be sure to tell a friend.  If you like what we are doing, please subscribe to our newsletter and be sure to give us a thumbs up. 

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​40 ft Sport Fishing Yacht

​A luxury favorite, with twin turbo Cummins, two staterooms, large roomy flybridge with plenty of seating, shade, restroom, large salon with comfortable couches, kitchen, microwave, coffee maker, stereo/CD, optional air-conditioning, Professional Tournament fighting chair, Rupp Outriggers, live bait tank/tuna tubes,Tuna Door, Tuna Tower, Penn 2 speed International Gear ,VHF radio & GPS. For fishing luxury, this is the Yacht for you!

Includes: Tournament winning Captain & Mate, Penn International 2 speed and Senator reels, wide selection of lures including trolling lures for Marlin, Dorado & Tuna plus smaller lures for Sierra, Skipjack, Tuna, Roosterfish and more.

Your Charter for up to 8 anglers includes:
Sportcruiser, fuel, crew, all Penn Intl fishing gear & tackle, ice, tax, dispatch fees & dockside bilingual departure/arrival assistance.

Extras: Live bait, food, drink, license, dock access fee, fish filleting, taxidermy, & crew gratuity

Cabo Full Day Charter for up to 8 anglers $885/day*
(8 hours 6:30AM-2:30PM approx)

Cabo Half Day Charter for up to 8 anglers $750/day*
(5 hours 6:30AM-11:30PM approx)

Cabo Extended Day Charter for up to 8 anglers $1135/day*
(10 hours 6:30AM-4:30PM approx)

*Optional Food/drinks/bait package – To include live bait, breakfast, lunch, soda/beer for 8 add $175 (Inclusive charter will have; 10 live bait, breakfast- (burritos), Lunch- (BBQ Ribs or Chicken, tortillas & salad), 20 beers, 10 sodas & water & dock access fees)  (Mex fishing licn extra at $18pp extra) *AC optional at $105 extra per day.

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300 Foot Mega-yacht Dana Voyager

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We have been watching and filming the many mega-yachts coming and going in our Bay of San Lucas. I also enjoy researching and discovering the story behind the yachts and the owners. This particular explorer style yacht is a bit of a mystery. 

It is owned by a small supply and service company called Voyager Marine Alliance Group (VMAG) based in Fort Lauderdale FL. David Leone is the President and presumed owner of the Voyager yacht. They provide a wide range of High Seas Navigation Systems, Communications Systems, Steering and Control systems along with Custom Pilot House Integrated Consoles. They spent 3 years retrofitting and upgrading this supply ship into this amazing Mega-yacht. This is the single largest rebuild ever in the USA. It was lengthened by 30 feet to a total length of 300 feet in Louisiana then shipped to corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale for the final finishes and extensive electronics work.

They claim this is the first fully integrated system on a yacht. “This means that anywhere on the vessel there are access points that can monitor any type of activity, i.e. navigation, security, radar, engines, generators, power distribution, fuel, water, etc., to enable the captain to have complete control of the vessel, whether he is at the helm, in the sun lounge or in his cabin.” All systems are accessed on touch screen computers. I’m imagining the captain using an iPad to control the whole ship.The unique aft has a wide range of tenders and dive boats as well as a fully stocked dive center. These under seas diving scientists are cruising in style with a staff of 70 for support.In any event, this unique style mega yacht is being used as a floating salesroom as well as a scientific research explorer. The real mystery is how a small company with only 12 employees and annual revenue of $2.27 million can afford such a prized mega-yacht. I would imagine the annual operating costs of this beast to equal their revenue.

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Multi-Day Yacht Charters Los Cabos, Overnight yacht Charters Cabo

First up we are going up the Pacific side to the incredible Magdalena Bay. we recommend a 4-5 day minimum charter that offers up some of the best sport fishing on the planet. The season starts in September and goes through January for the best pelagic fishing of the year. The 20-hour trek is broken up with trolling during the day and then a brisk sprint overnight. You will awaken to epic fishing for large tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, and a variety of Marlin. Legendary sport fishing is only one of the draws. This is also one of the world’s best migratory whale breeding grounds. You can literally pet them here as they are used to few crowds and friendly encounters. It is common for them to Spyhole here which is a slow vertical rise so they can spy on you. Arrange for a skiff so you can enjoy fishing the shallows in the mangroves for a whole different kind of fishing or bring a surfboard for amazing and lonely surfing right at the mouth of the bay. Contact us today to discuss the details and prices. You won’t be disappointed unless you thought it would be affordable.

The Sea of Cortez is one of the most fantastic cruising destinations in the world and for good reason. Ask any seasoned yachtsman for their top five destinations and the Sea of Cortés is always listed. With the abundance of natural wonders, great weather, clean clear water, and protected bays and coves not to mention underwater splendor, reefs, fishing, seafood, and the warm smiles of the locals you have it all under blue skies and warm water. There used to be a lack of support, supplies, and charter opportunities but that is a thing of the past. Today you have two marinas in Los Cabos, a new marina in La Ribera, and four marinas in La Paz to choose from. The opportunity to explore this amazing Sea has never been more accessible. Of all the multitude of options from the Bahia de Los Angeles, The Bay of Conception, The islands of Loreto, San Carlos, and Guaymas the crown jewel is Isla Espiritú de Santos. This has been named one of the top islands in the world. Located just 45 minutes sailing from La Paz or an 18-hour cruise along the gorgeous coastline of southern Baja from Cabo.

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Andreika Yacht Charter

Yacht Andreika The beautiful 95 ft Andreika was built by Azimut in 2008 by creative yacht builder Stefano Righini. The yacht features an incredibly spacious second deck with a built-in jacuzzi tub. With 4 staterooms, Andreika has ample interior space with modern and sleek upscale finishes…

Outside there is a large area perfect for tanning and a full bar located on the second deck. The yacht will please those looking for fun, adventure, big sportfishing, or just a fantastic day on the water.95ft Yacht Andreika leaves nothing to be spared, as we have every imaginable toy on board from wave runners/jet skis, private tender, stand up paddleboards, scuba gear, snorkeling equipment and any other marine toys you can think of. The crew is experienced and goes a step above any of the competition.This luxurious 95ft custom yacht offers cruising and big game sport fishing. It is equipped with the finest amenities and state-of-the-art technologies and fishing gear. The yacht has its home in Cabo San Lucas year-round. Charters are for half-day, full-day or a 2 to 7 day overnight fishing or cruising adventure. We also offer 2–3-hour Sunset Cruises.Yacht Andreika is one of Los Cabos Finest Yacht Charters.

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Superyachts in Los Cabos

Super Yachts and Private Jets in Los Cabos Let’s take a look at the largest yachts in Los Cabos. We will show you who owns them and the jets they use to meet up with these sweet floating mansions. This list will undoubtedly change as we receive new superyachts…

Los Cabos and La Paz are dream destinations for power yachting. According to yacht directory SuperYachts.com, more than 500 superyachts are currently being built in shipyards around the world. It appears size does matter in the elite world of superyachts. Ricardo Salinas is a prominent Mexican businessman, the founder and chairman of Grupo Salinas.He is the third richest person in Mexico with an estimated net worth of US $13.2 billion. His superyacht Azteca is often seen in Los Cabos. This is the largest one of the many yachts he has acquired over the years and is 236’ at a cost of $80m. She can accommodate 12 guests and a crew of 28.He and his family fly on their Gulfstream G-V private jet. The aircraft has a market value of approx. US $10-15 million and can accommodate 12 passengers.Venus is a superyacht designed by Philippe Starck built by Feadship for Jobs. However, Jobs died in October 2011. The yacht was unveiled a year later and cost more than $110m. His widow Laurene Jobs has been seen enjoying this vessel in Cabo, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. Venus is 256 ft long and as you can see a very unique design. No surprise there. What is a wonder is that Phillipe Starck was given complete design control.The Jobs Private jet is a Gulfstream V, worth over $40 million and paid by Apple.Here comes the Sun is a 272’ superyacht owned Russian Billionaire Alexander Dzhaparidze. He has a penchant for Yachts and the Beatles. This is his fourth yacht named after a Beatles song. This gorgeous yacht has all the toys and was built by Amels. This is their largest built yacht to date. Alexander is a self-made businessman that got his start in the exploration of oil. He has recently split with his wife who took half of his $1.2B.This is available for charter for up to 16 guests and a crew of 27. She has a top cruising speed of 27 knots.Next up we have Kismet worth an estimated $200 million. Kismet is owned by Pakistani-American billionaire Shahid Khan. He is a self-made billionaire living the American dream. The word kismet means “destiny” or “fate” in many languages. Kismet can carry 28 crew members at a time and has eight staterooms that provide capacity for 16 guests. It has a charter price of $1.2 million per week, excluding food, fuel, and dockage costs. In mid-2018, the yacht was rented by Jay-Z and Beyoncé during a vacation to Italy. Shahid Khan is the proud owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mr. Khan is estimated to be worth $10B and has 4 private jets.Attesa IV superyacht and is one of the more commonlyseen in Los Cabos. This 332’ spectacular floating symbol of style and wealth is owned by Dennis Washington.Mr. Washington is an American billionaire industrialist and the wealthiest man in Montana.The luxury yacht is commonly seen anchored just offshore of Mango Deck with all the toys zipping back and forth. He owns properties in Los Cabos and is a welcome and friendly Cabo resident.He has a few private jets for business and pleasure the largest being a Boeing 737-700 for any longer international jaunts.IJE Super YachtThis yacht is a floating mansion with a whopping 354-foot length. It was delivered late last year at the Benetti builders yard in Livorno Tuscany for Australian big boy James Packer.Packer named his latest toy IJE for his three children- Indigo, Jackson, and Emmanuelle do that’s the story behind the name.This June he was spotted on the IJE while inspecting the construction of his $50 m oceanfront estate next to the One & Only Palmilla.Mr. Packer flies into Los Cabos on one of his fleet of Bombardier Global Express XRS. He purchased three of these for his Crown resorts and personalAnna is a new superyacht designed by Michael Leach and built by Feadship. It is owned by Another Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev with a penchant for yachting, football, and private jets. Dmitry paid a cool $250 million for this beauty. He is estimated to be worth $7b. He made his wealth in fertilizers.He flies in high style in his converted Being 737-700.Motor Yacht AA is 390 feet and cost $300 m. This unique style was designed by Phillipe Stark and built the Blohm + Voss shipyard. A can accommodate 14 guests in its 7 guest cabins and is designed for 35 crew members on board. Andrey Melnichenko- Russian Oligarch. His wife Aleksandra Melnichenko is a former singer and model from Serbia. They also fly in their custom Boeing 737-700.And finally, we have Serene one of the world’s largest private superyachts and currently the largest private vessel ever to visit Los Cabos by former owner Yuri Shefler.The ship was built for a Russian Stoli vodka tycoon for $330m. His wife is former supermodel Tatiana Kovylina. Built by Italian shipyard Fincantieri with interior design by Reymond Langton Design. Serene can accommodate 24 lucky guests with a crew of 52 for some outstanding luxury yachting style. He zips across the globe is his custom Gulfstream G650.He sold Serene to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a reported $500 million.Well, there you have the largest superyachts to ever visit Cabo. For information on how to charter your own yacht go to www.Cabofinest.com. Click Play and choose your vessel. Easy as 1-2-3.This video is brought to you by Cabosfinest, your “Insiders Guide” to Los Cabos.If you liked this video please click subscribe below for our youtube channel and be sure to follow us on Facebook. You may also like to subscribe to our newsletter on our website https://cabosfinest.com/ Thank you for watching.

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