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Accommodation Details

Experience vintage yachting with all the modern conveniences aboard BLU based in St Maarten year round. Built in 1979 by Breaux Bay (Louisiana), she underwent a major reft from 1998-2000 which resulted in a nomination for The World Superyacht Awards 2001 Best Refitted Yacht. BLU accommodates 8 guests in 4 luxurious cabins. The interior boasts nautical details of that former owner’s passion for the 30’s Art Deco cruise line era. Period touches include highly-polished nickel hardware and brushed-oil brass accents. The soft goods color scheme inside and out is dove gray. The interior is paneled in cherry throughout with the exception of the VIP Queen Cabin on the main deck which boasts bird’s-eye maple. On the exterior, the dark blue hull is paired with the cream-colored superstructure, a traditional and distinctive combination. The Main Salon is furnished with two facing sofas, arm chairs and occasional tables. Forward is a powder room and full service bar which separate the Dining Salon forward.To starboard of the Dining Salon is the stairway to the accommodation deck. Below is the well-appointed, full-width Owner’s Suite (amidships); a Queen and a Twin Cabin are forward. The Owner’s Suite bathroom features a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The striking mosaic floor is handcrafted in mother-of-pearl with gold leaf trim. Calacatta marble and Lalique crystal faucets offer further Deco enhancements. Forward on the Main Deck is the VIP Queen Cabin which doubles as a versatile study as the bed easily slides into a hidden recess converting the room into a private study with a large desk. The guest bathrooms feature stone tile and counter tops with hammered nickel sinks and crystal fittings. The Main Deck Aft offers large a stern built-in banquette with a dining table and chairs for 8/10 guests. The Main Deck is walk around with access to the Sundeck and to the Bow furnished with a large sunbed and 2 umbrellas. The Sundeck is the most popular option for sunset cocktails and alfresco dining. A large Jacuzzi aft offers sunpads, 2 umbrellas and a settee either side with an occasional table. The large shaded flybridge forward with bench seating offers an excellent view underway. Behind the flybridge are port and starboard built-in settees, a bar with 2 stools, a service counter and BBQ. BLU’s array of toys will please watersport enthusiasts. The 25 ft Sportsman towed tender carries guests to the finest restaurants and luxury shops, or to the beach for a gourmet picnic. .................... WALK THROUGH Starlink / WiFi throughout. Control4 A/V Smart System (6 interior zones / 4 exterior zones) with Android tablet controls. Surround sound throughout the interior BELOW: KING. Full width Owner's Suite. Amidships. Centerline bed facing forward Vanity/Desk to starboard; chaise lounge to port Bathroom to port with dual sinks, Jacuzzi tub and separate shower Queen. Shower TWIN. Jacuzzi tub Main Deck forward QUEEN VIP CABIN Unique design-the bed easily slides forward into a concealed space to transform the entire room into a study with a large desk. ........... MAIN DECK Main Salon with 2 arm chairs and facing sofas, occasional tables Central full service bar Powder room Dining Salon forward. Separated from Main Salon by bar and powder room Circular table seats 8/10 Starboard: central staircase to Accommodation Deck below and access to the Sundeck MAIN DECK AFT Stern built-in settee with dining table & chairs / seating for 8/10 Walk around Main Deck with access to the Sundeck. Large sunbed on the Bow with 2 x umbrellas Port / starboard boarding; boarding ladder for stern to docking Port/starboard stairs access the modified fishing cockpit on the stern which opens to the 5 ft swim platform. Fresh water rain shower Waverunner floating dock SUNDECK. Access: Main Deck Aft , the interior guest stairway or via the Bridge *FORWARD: Large shaded area covering built-in lounges port & starboard; front/sides can be enclosed with Eisenglass Full service bar: 2 stools, sink, refrigerator, icemaker bridge with bench seating * CENTER: Alfresco dining under a large sun screen awning to port with built-in settee and chairs / seats 8 Serving counter /refrigerator, icemaker. Barbeque Outdoor home theatre / projection screen *AFT: Raised Jacuzzi with sunpads, 2 x umbrellas. Built in settee port/starboard each with occasional table Portable home theatre with 9 ft inflatable movie screen Waverunner & tender storage aft .......... TV Sizes: (no exterior TVs) Salon: 65 inches Owner's suite: 43 inches All Guest Cabins below: 32 inches

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Rate & Seasonal Details

Introductory Rates: Summer: $ 95,000 wk / 1 May - 30 September Winter low: $100,000 wk / 1 October - 17 December Winter high: $115,000 wk / 18 December - 7 January Winter low: $100,000 wk / 8 January - 30 April Based in St Maarten year round / all rates are + all expenses *Note: not offered for charter in the BVI