What is a superyacht without its helicopter landing pad? Why should you ask for one on your brand new or just chartered yacht? What kind of yacht can carry a helicopter? What helicopters are suitable for landing on a yacht’s pads?
These are just a few questions we’ll try to discuss in this article. Let’s follow us to get your answers!
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No matter the reason, if you are about to buy a mega-yacht or, better, about to rent one for a vacation and you want a complete 360-degree experience, do not miss the opportunity to have a helicopter on board, certainly a choice you won’t regret. Let’s see why:
Aboard a superyacht with a helicopter free to go wherever you want
If the feeling, while you are onboard a yacht, is to be the sea master, free to sail far and wide-reaching the most distant destinations without having to respect boundaries, a helicopter on board will allow you to conquer even the sky, also extending your motion range upwards.
In addition, to being a very electrifying experience in itself, letting you enjoy an exclusive and breathtaking view of the coast at which you are anchored, a helicopter available 24 hours a day means being able to move quickly and with little notice from the boat to the inland or on a private island or, better yet, in a busy city center without ending up in the middle of traffic even for a second.
For example, try to imagine being anchored off the Bahamas and suddenly wanting to reach Miami to watch the last Miami Heat home match. Through your helicopter, piloted by qualified personnel, you will enter the stadium just in time for the kick-off!
The ideal solution for VIPs and businessmen
However, it is in the world of business that carrying a helicopter on your superyacht can make the difference between a relaxing holiday with a short work break or a whole day (or worse) ruined by an unexpected and urgent commitment.
Having ultra-fast transport to and from your office, a conference center, or any other destination that would otherwise require hours of navigation and car driving means having a considerable advantage in terms of comfort.
Just think of, for example, a manager who is enjoying a well-deserved vacation with his family in the beautiful waters of the Maddalena archipelago in Italy recalled for an essential meeting in the city of Milan which he cannot give up. Without a helicopter onboard, he could not attend it without missing much of the holiday with his wife and children.
The superyachts with helicopters list are long
What are the best helicopter yachts to rent today? The list is very long and well-stocked. Below, we point out just some of the best mega-yachts that offer this service, indicating for each the area in which they operate and are available for rental:
- Datcha: launched in 2020 by the builder Damen Yachting, this boat reaches 77 meters in length. In addition to having a practical helipad, she also offers a fantastic 3-person submarine on board to explore the depths of the sea! Datcha is available for charter in the Indian Ocean, in particular in the Maldives and Seychelles islands.
- Bold: built by Silver Yachts in 2019, Bold is an 85 meters boat complete with every comfort for its passengers, including a practical helicopter landing pad. She can accommodate up to 16 guests divided into 8 cabins and up to 20 crew members. Bold can be rented for cruises in the South Pacific Ocean, French Polynesia, Fiji, New Zealand.
- Ragnar: built-in 2012, it is born from the ashes of a former icebreaker. This 68-meter Royal Niestern Sander Superyacht was launched in 2020 and can accommodate up to 12 guests and 17 crew members. Her origins allow her to brave the cold temperatures of the Nordic countries during the summer while in the winter she can be hired for charters in the Caribbean Sea.
- Cloudbreak: she is a mega expedition yacht of over 70 meters capable of sailing anywhere in the world. She was built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2016 and can accommodate 12 people divided into 6 cabins. The crew consists of 22 members. During the summer season, Cloudbreak can be rented in the Mediterranean Sea, between the Greek islands and Turkey.
- Luna: Although she is currently not available for hire, Luna deserves to be mentioned among those capable of transporting a helicopter as she owns not one but two helipads! At 155 meters in length, she is one of the largest mega-yachts in the world and carries, among other things, a submarine and a garage complete with luxury cars.
What if you want to choose your helicopter yourself?
For those who want everything under control, a vast assortment of helicopters dedicated to yachting is also available.
So what are the best brands when it comes to helicopters for mega-yachts? We would like to point out just a few, indicating for each the top speed, the range and the maximum number of passengers that can be transported:
- Robinson R44: This helicopter is one of the best-sellers among the small models. She can carry up to 4 passengers at a top speed of 135 mph for around 350 miles.
- Bell 505 Jet Ranger X: This American house small model is also among the entry levels. It carries up to 4 passengers with a maximum range of about 620 kilometers. It reaches a top speed of 230 km / h.
- Leonardo AW109 Trekker: this model of the Leonardo group is positioned in the intermediate range. There are 6 seats on this helicopter which guarantees a range of about 450 miles and a cruising speed of 175 mph.
- Airbus H160: here is a true giant of the air. This Airbus helicopter can in fact carry up to 12 passengers and is suitable for very large mega-yachts. She can travel an impressive 500 miles at a speed of 185 mph.
Finally, we leave you with a piece of advice: if you are thinking of renting one of these splendid boats, perhaps combining them with a practical helicopter, do not waste any more time and contact Your Boat Holiday, one of the most serious and reliable rental companies on the market today.
Contact YBH Charter Brokers:
You can contact us by email at ask@yourboatholiday.com or at +39 33436 00997; we are also available on WhatsApp for calls and texts.
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