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Grand Bahama Island

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - Bahamas Film Studio

Of the Bahamas’ 700 unspoiled islands, few feature in as many films as the Grand Bahama due to the island’s open-water filming facility, which is among the largest of its kind in the world. The Bahamas Film Studio hosted the production of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, conjuring an enchanted setting with its electric blue waters, powder-like white-sanded beaches, and lush tropical flora. It is said that, while filming Pirates of the Caribbean, actor Johnny Depp was so taken with the region’s natural beauty that he purchased a 45-acre island in the Bahamas called Little Halls Pond Cay.

Where to Charter next?

Captain Jack Sparrow may have terrorised the Caribbean’s waters from the helm of the Black Pearl, but we recommend sinking rum sundowners on 49.9m Arkadia instead. Launched in 2021, the Heesen-built superyacht is perfect for charter and boasts stunning contemporary interiors and a near-endless array of water toys on her specialist ski boat, Mastercraft. Using the superyacht’s dedicated towing craft, watersports enthusiasts will enjoy wakeboarding, waterskiing, wakesurfing as well as top-notch diving equipment, where divers can take pleasure in exploring the world’s longest underwater cave system in Grand Bahama’s Lucayan National Park. But be sure not to venture as far as Davey Jones’ Locker, savvy?

Classic cars, classic charter

James Bond - GoldenEye - French Riviera

The image of James Bond careering down the Gréolières road in an Aston Martin DB5, neck and neck with Xenia Onatopp in a Ferrari 355, is etched into the memory of film buffs around the world. GoldenEye’s legendary scene captures the magic of the French Riviera, with its winding roads, dramatic mountains, and far-reaching sea views. The Moyenne Corniche connects Nice with the Principality of Monaco—the latter of which is, today, considered the European capital of yachting and attracts the international jet set with its promise of Michelin-starred restaurants, endless shopping opportunities, and Bond-worthy beach clubs.

Casino de Monte-Carlo

Monaco’s most iconic institution is the Casino de Monte-Carlo, which is where the film’s hero finds himself engaged in a tense game of baccarat with Xenia. Far from a gamble, we suggest chartering the 49.9m Fifty, distinguished by her sleek grey exterior and deep-hued furnishings, to channel your inner Bond in the French Riviera and Monaco. Accommodating 10 guests in five elegant staterooms, the Riva-built 49.9m Fifty features spacious interiors, designed by Officina Italiana Design, and offers guests many luxurious amenities, including a Panasonic PABX system to synchronize music between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Here I go again!

Mamma Mia! - Skopelos, Greece

The smash-hit movie Mamma Mia! put the quaint Greek town of Skopelos well and truly on the map. While the Hollywood crew finished filming here in just seven days, the destination’s charm endures, attracting travellers to the Sporades Islands from around the world. Intimate chapels, whitewashed walkways, and antiquated tavernas capture the sense of Mediterranean romance that contributed to the film’s great success. Nowadays, a Mamma Mia! tourist trail connects Skopelos’ now-famous sights, yet superyacht charter guests are more likely to find gratification on the town’s paradisiacal beaches or in the historical monasteries that are today open to visitors.

Easy-Breezy Cruising

As the film’s cast may well attest, Greece’s laid-back lifestyle lends itself perfectly to a family-friendly vacation that is as peaceful and relaxing as it is stimulating and fun. And so we recommend chartering a sophisticated yacht that complements the Greek way of being. Only superyachts as stylish as Jems are worthy of sailing these waters. The spacious superyacht accommodates 10 guests in five beautiful staterooms, with interiors designed by Eric Benque Design Studio. And with a max speed of 25 knots, she can cruise these mythical islands with ease.