The Superyacht Charter of a Life Time! | Part 3

In Part 3 of our tandem charter in Croatia we show you some of the most incredible moments we have ever had on Loon Program. Unreal guest activities, scenery that looks out of this world and unprecedented details on how a charter like this works. We cruise to Hvar, Vis, Skradin and Cavtat just to mention a few of the spots we stop in. Sit back and relax as we take you through our Last charter of the season!
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• We Charted TWO SUPERYA...
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  • @CaptainPaulClarke
    @CaptainPaulClarke10 ай бұрын

    We Loved making this video and showing everyone the adventures we get up to. I write this message sitting in the lounge of Dubai Airport returning after an amazing week at the Monaco Yacht Show. The reactions to the channel at the Show were incredible and it was great to meet some of you. Loon has just arrived in Florida and busy getting ready for our winter season in the Caribbean. Stay tuned for next weeks crossing video as the boat transits the Atlantic Ocean 🤙

  • @chrisetherington3968

    @chrisetherington3968

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking us along on these adventures. Watch on my big screen every Sunday night. Wish I had known about yachting when i was younger. Would have loved working on a super yacht! Enjoy your well earned vacation!

  • @karenfeathers1838

    @karenfeathers1838

    10 ай бұрын

    Have a great vacation Captain Paul, you definitely earned it!🍹

  • @AnglersUAE

    @AnglersUAE

    10 ай бұрын

    Should visit Dubai, supposedly the next super yacht hotspot. 😂

  • @mebluewater

    @mebluewater

    10 ай бұрын

    This is by far my favorite channel and you Sir are my favorite Captain 🛥️

  • @victoriasmith1897

    @victoriasmith1897

    10 ай бұрын

    WHAT a life!

  • @Blair_vb
    @Blair_vb10 ай бұрын

    This is our final charter video of the season ! Hope you all enjoy the video. Next weeks video is Part 1 of us crossing the Atlantic Ocean !

  • @greggb557

    @greggb557

    10 ай бұрын

    Blair.. you are getting better with each vid. Great pacing and editing with this one. This was slick. Just one thing I missed. Crew interaction. Seriously missed the interaction with the stews and hands etc.

  • @whysix3417

    @whysix3417

    10 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to it 👍

  • @paulkersey2179

    @paulkersey2179

    10 ай бұрын

    Great video, keep up the great work.

  • @DanielBengtsson

    @DanielBengtsson

    10 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to it. Wounder how much crew you have, if it is the same crew or a special one, how you handle seasickness and if you have any safety preparations for a crossing… :-)

  • @Lesani

    @Lesani

    10 ай бұрын

    Blair you really need an animation with tandem boats for the travel ;)

  • @0708scott
    @0708scott10 ай бұрын

    This channel has become my new favorite! As far as "tv watching" is concerned, this is the highlight of the week. Love the MY Loon crew!

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Amazing! Thank you for the great comment 🛥️🥂

  • @happywilliam1
    @happywilliam110 ай бұрын

    Loving the longer episode! Hopefully we can see the crossing as well!

  • @Blair_vb

    @Blair_vb

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes it’s next weekends video !

  • @greggb557

    @greggb557

    10 ай бұрын

    Long for is awesome

  • @markspann
    @markspann10 ай бұрын

    " Showing them how to do a proper charter " What a classic retort. This is so much fun watching all you young bucks and does having such a great and memorable time on the high (and low) seas.

  • @laurameakin
    @laurameakin10 ай бұрын

    Blair has done a cracking job putting these videos together of the tandem charter. Loved each of them. This final part has been great honestly don’t mind the longer videos getting home from work on a Sunday night and relaxing watching them. Hope you enjoyed your time off and look forward to new videos from Florida and the new charters in the Caribbean. Something to get me thru cold, chilly winter nights 😂😂

  • @bobuncle8704
    @bobuncle870410 ай бұрын

    What an awesome charter. Croatia has some spectacular scenery

  • @SC4RFAC327
    @SC4RFAC32710 ай бұрын

    What a magnificent shot at 29:51 with the bird on the water! Awesome charter, nice work Loon crew & Blair!!

  • @Wtf0069
    @Wtf006910 ай бұрын

    Very much looking forward to catching up with your adventures in the Caribbean so have a safe journey across The Pond! 😎

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! We can’t wait to get to the Caribbean 😁

  • @delbertmaywald7296
    @delbertmaywald729610 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love watching y'all interact with each other. There is so much comradery among everyone. These videos are high spot of this old guys day. Don't take this the wrong way but y'all are as intertaining as a bunch of us Texans put together on a ship. Please keep the videos coming. Good travels to y'all.

  • @MajorLazer182
    @MajorLazer18210 ай бұрын

    What I love about this channel is that it delivers amazing footage of what goes on in and behind the scenes of Yachting... things like seeing yachts manoever at night or diving below them is such a unique thing one hardly ever can see. Big ups to the entire Crew

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊 we strive to show what it’s really like onboard.

  • @deanflet973
    @deanflet97310 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad that I subscribed to your channel you make my day go by with a smile. 😁👍

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the encouragement 🛥️🥂

  • @brentanllewellyn3898
    @brentanllewellyn389815 күн бұрын

    These videos make me feel like I'm there with you. Thank you

  • @nApucco
    @nApucco10 ай бұрын

    Surprised you are allowed to show that much of your guests in the recent videos. Seem to have been a very chill crowd and you (and especially Paul 😂) were able to have lots of fun alongside them on the excursions.

  • @extraslayar4585

    @extraslayar4585

    10 ай бұрын

    @@robertmcgowan3352that or they have had guests do special stunts and wanted to be on their video. Maybe the guests requested to have it more relaxed when they filmed

  • @tylerviljoen5124
    @tylerviljoen512410 ай бұрын

    This was such a good video! The shots and the flow of the video is so well done! Croatia is just hands down one of the best spots in the med!

  • @giacomogiglio5603
    @giacomogiglio560310 ай бұрын

    Unbelievable and amazing skills of The Captain!! TOP!!!!

  • @b_humble8920
    @b_humble892010 ай бұрын

    Awesome footage, you guys look like ur having a blast !! More beautiful scenery and good times !

  • @The_Travelling_Jonoberries
    @The_Travelling_Jonoberries10 ай бұрын

    Thank You Captain Paul and your professional crew, was a great viewing to be able to see the true life of a SuperYacht Captain, crew and the how things run. Looking forward to the journey over to Florida with Blair and his absolutely fantastic drone footage- Take care safe travels and have a good break where ever that maybe 🇦🇺👍💪😎🛳️

  • @CAUSELESSREBEL
    @CAUSELESSREBEL9 ай бұрын

    I lived and worked in Cavtat many moons ago. I learned to love that sleepy little village. Especially the people. And the food. Dubrovnik was our special weekend go to place.

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    9 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful little town. We’ve been lucky to spend some time there without guests onboard so the crew can get ashore and explore. 😁

  • @danny1483
    @danny148310 ай бұрын

    The best video this year! Holliday next year is in Croatia. A good time at home to you. 👋❤️🍺🇩🇪

  • @le9335
    @le93359 ай бұрын

    Love this channel. Captain has such a great personality. Blair is crushing it.

  • @KirkThomson
    @KirkThomson10 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you for giving us a glimpse of this life!

  • @waynejohn8
    @waynejohn810 ай бұрын

    FanTasTic!! Cannot wait for a charter in 2024. Will see you all soon. Great video and channel.

  • @shilohwoods4516
    @shilohwoods451610 ай бұрын

    Oh wow! I felt like I was there vacationing/working with all of you. Wonderful job with the video. Two thumbs up!

  • @klaraholubova5399
    @klaraholubova539910 ай бұрын

    Bravooo Loon. It was awesome to see both yachts together 🤩 hopefully there is gonna be another opportunity to do it again

  • @sickjohnson
    @sickjohnson10 ай бұрын

    Awesome to see you all having so much fun!

  • @damnedyankee5
    @damnedyankee510 ай бұрын

    Thanks for bringing us along, and can’t wait for the next season! From the state of the Loon, Minnesota, here in the US of A, here’s wishing y’all fair winds and following seas across to the 🇺🇸!

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 looking forward to being back in FL 😁

  • @paigegafney5398
    @paigegafney539810 ай бұрын

    What a great way to end off the Med season !! Such an epic video 🎉

  • @user-pg7iq8zd5u
    @user-pg7iq8zd5u2 ай бұрын

    Amazing to see how you clean the barnacles off the yacht...and the guitar playing sounded great too...nice to see everyone gets some vacation time too!

  • @MishaElla94
    @MishaElla9410 ай бұрын

    Monday is now officially LoonDay!!!! Props weren't as big as I thought for the size of the vessel, but I suppose I'm used to cleaning tug props and they're pretty oversized. Good luck on the continent change, looking forward to seeing what everyone gets up to without guests.

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Love it!! LoonDay Mondays! For the props it’s all about efficiency the bigger they are the more drag they create. Keep them clean and we fly. 🛥️🥂

  • @berndhaverkock6070
    @berndhaverkock607010 ай бұрын

    Hope you had a good time off. All the best for the Winter season

  • @pattydicks8256
    @pattydicks825610 ай бұрын

    WOW, WOW, WOW! Great video!! Such incredible scenery and a restaurant in the water!! Felt like I was there! I was especially fascinated by the dive to clean the underside of the yacht. It makes complete sense but I never realized that this was done by divers! Have a great vacation and I look forward to the video from the crossing!!

  • @Marykguise
    @Marykguise10 ай бұрын

    Absolutely epic!! Thanks for sharing!! 💗

  • @kurransands9161
    @kurransands916110 ай бұрын

    Seeing the two loon together is magical ❤

  • @americangoldcup6930
    @americangoldcup693010 ай бұрын

    Thank you Loon crews. Great season 🎉 looking forward to the next adventures.

  • @lusoyachting36
    @lusoyachting3610 ай бұрын

    Amazing season guys, well done and thanks for sharing 🥰

  • @danusrasmus
    @danusrasmus10 ай бұрын

    really amazing 3 part charter videos! thanks for taking us with you guys, you are legends🤩

  • @jonathansteel3963
    @jonathansteel396310 ай бұрын

    Best flow of any video so far. Big ups to Blair the king

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you we’re very happy with how this turned out 😁

  • @jamarie1972
    @jamarie197210 ай бұрын

    Great video, Fantastic Charter lovely seeing both Loons doing so much together. Nice seeing the underside of Loon, you know they are going to be but she has Huge Propellers. Your Drone shots Blair and Cinematography of the last season have been off the charts so much thought must go into what you want to see. For us watching gives such an incredible viewing experience we could nearly be with you. Cheers Loon crew see you across the pond soon. All the best from us in Southwest England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Safe passage 🇺🇸

  • @user-nd6be5zi9c
    @user-nd6be5zi9c10 ай бұрын

    Great video, great to see the captain enjoying all that is available in Croatia and involving the crew . Well done everyone loved Maxs turtle so cute . Look forward to seeing the antics on the crossing Keep up the great work Loon team hope we see you all next season

  • @ronniedavis3273
    @ronniedavis327310 ай бұрын

    Great video and channel! I look forward to seeing scenes of the crossing!

  • @andrepotgieter7083
    @andrepotgieter708310 ай бұрын

    Now that was the most epic video out of all the epic videos that have been so professionally produced by Blair. Enjoy your well earned vacation Captain Paul and your crew! This was so so epic.............

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the epic comment 😁

  • @rahulzingade99
    @rahulzingade9910 ай бұрын

    The drone shots and cinematics in this video are epic. Especially 29:37 onwards.

  • @stereothrilla8374
    @stereothrilla83749 ай бұрын

    These people might have one of the best jobs in the world! It looks like a lot of hard work with amazing rewards that may be unobtainable unless you’re very wealthy or in the crew’s positions. Love the channel. I’m absolutely dumbfounded you don’t have a million plus subscribers. If I didn’t work in film/tv, have a property and animals to take care of I’d make this my job in a heartbeat.

  • @Jandyg
    @Jandyg10 ай бұрын

    Well done Loon. Love the hard work and dedication by everyone. I hope Blair keeps these wonderful videos coming, I look forward to seeing each one! Keep Safe My Friends.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful shared trip.

  • @filmcrew3531
    @filmcrew35319 ай бұрын

    Fantastic vlog again! Seeing the two Loons together is really breathtaking! Tandem is such a novelty. Cheers to both crews!

  • @debh329
    @debh329Ай бұрын

    Can’t tell you enough how sharp your drone shots are they’re amazing. Great work on that. Love your videos 🙌💜

  • @scottbauer7622
    @scottbauer762210 ай бұрын

    Wow another great video. So awesome to see both yachts together. Thank you so much for taking all of us with you on your adventures. You are all amazing. Cheers from New Mexico, USA.

  • @Alithia7
    @Alithia74 ай бұрын

    Found this account from Nina's vlogs... but oh man I'm so invested in the goings on aboard Loon... Am loving these videos so much.

  • @Cundico
    @Cundico8 ай бұрын

    Fantastic voyage. What an amazing experience to enjoy both the places and the service of crew

  • @tims.620
    @tims.6209 ай бұрын

    Captain Paul has a great enthusiasm and flair of presenting these videos. Great to see always when he's back! Cheers from The Netherlands, home country of Feadship 🙂

  • @julesforsyth2996
    @julesforsyth299610 ай бұрын

    Bloody brilliant, going to miss you guys while you're on holiday. Cant wait to watch the Ocean crossing though, that should be great. The double charter would be great I think if you want to do loads, personally I would prefer to be on the boat more than off, an experience of a lifetime. Take care everyone.

  • @kroecky
    @kroecky9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Captain Paul and all of the very professional crew, awesome video, great charter, great fun by the look of it ! Did a similar trip on SeaDream last year, so thanks a lot for bringing back some nice memorys ! Off to an Atlantik crossing myself on Royal Clipper next week, can‘t wait, all the best from Germany 😊

  • @winwithoutpitching001
    @winwithoutpitching0019 ай бұрын

    We used to have 33’ motor cruiser and our experience was that we and yotties of similar sized boats were really enthusiastic about the whole business of being on the water. It’s refreshing to see that captains of boats 200’ + are as enthusiastic as us amateurs were. That’s a job you are doing guys, it’s a calling.😊

  • @jdencook
    @jdencook10 ай бұрын

    One of or the best vids yet Blair. Capt. Paul is always on his game as host. Photography incredible. I always leave wanting more !

  • @jdoggaming4129
    @jdoggaming412910 ай бұрын

    These videos are awesome please keep them up!

  • @tkine97
    @tkine9710 ай бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoy M/Y Loon's vids!

  • @TempTress23
    @TempTress2310 ай бұрын

    I’ve loved your videos. I especially love to see the difference between your videos and belowdecks. It’s nice to see a captain actually do things because all the captains I’ve seen on below decks seem to be lazy and do nothing. Also to see the guests and crew bbq and the crew being allowed to have fun and have a drink. Bravo!

  • @karenfeathers1838
    @karenfeathers183810 ай бұрын

    Absolutely ❤ your vlogs! Fantastic camera work & fun people 🎉⚓

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁

  • @jonathanscott550
    @jonathanscott55010 ай бұрын

    I am just back from the Balkans and great video to watch for the ending season well done LOON. Can't wait to see Blairs videos of crossing the Pond. You looneys taking vacation enjoy yourselves. See you all again in Florida and Carribean. Cheers crew

  • @victoriasmith1897
    @victoriasmith189710 ай бұрын

    OMG My dream now is to sail Croatia with one of the Loons and to go to all those places including that watery restaurant. A magic video!

  • @margueritesnyman4455
    @margueritesnyman445510 ай бұрын

    Well done Blairey 🎉 Croatia is the beeessssst

  • @suunto61
    @suunto6110 ай бұрын

    Will be VERY interested to see the prep and provisioning for the transatlantic and the ship taking on the deep blue.

  • @phillipbleach397
    @phillipbleach39710 ай бұрын

    Theses Loon Vlogs remind me of my 15 years in the Navy.

  • @jananderson001
    @jananderson00110 ай бұрын

    Awesome, can’t wait for more ❤

  • @jvatkinson40
    @jvatkinson409 ай бұрын

    That was great! I just love to slip and crab. They are so Zennish.

  • @davidbryant4870
    @davidbryant48704 ай бұрын

    Long time viewer, first time commenting, Steve has a friendly and respectful attitude with regards to the Loon crew in my opinion, already doing a better job. Well done Steve.

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi David, we couldn't agree more, and this is the only beginning. Thank you for watching, and please drop us more comments on future videos 🛥🥂

  • @rkspdx
    @rkspdx10 ай бұрын

    Absolutely incredible video! All aspects off the charts!

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @ovolo9488
    @ovolo948810 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful video.

  • @derekmay8427
    @derekmay842710 ай бұрын

    Guys What an awesome trilogy! Really felt we were sharing the experience! Well done Blair😎Oh to be able to have such an amazing adventure! Keep the content coming! Great Crew you have😎👍🏻

  • @russelldelamotte6255
    @russelldelamotte625510 ай бұрын

    well i liked that very much so much fun thanks for the video

  • @ianhamilton396
    @ianhamilton39610 ай бұрын

    Congratulations for your Med Season! Well done.

  • @agentblack5598
    @agentblack559810 ай бұрын

    Awesome, well produced video. Keep telling your story.❤

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @iainsanders4775
    @iainsanders477510 ай бұрын

    Magnificent Unspoiled countryside. Bit like the Scottish West Coast - but with Sunshine!!😁!!

  • @patricksmith3781
    @patricksmith378110 ай бұрын

    Best video yet. Really good!

  • @T.C.216
    @T.C.21610 ай бұрын

    We need another season!!!!! lol! Great videos!!!

  • @lynh2455
    @lynh245510 ай бұрын

    Love videos like this!!!

  • @macfanguy
    @macfanguy10 ай бұрын

    Absolutely loved the underwater video!

  • @FredGallefoss
    @FredGallefoss10 ай бұрын

    Was sailing the same area at the same time, on a sailing yacht, can confirm - no wind! Think we put the sails up 3 out of 6 days, and maybe sailed at max 5 knots at the best! 😀 As always, great shots, great content, thanks!

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    It’s was an amazing week for cruising the Adriatic.. probably not the best for sailing.

  • @ArthurQueens
    @ArthurQueens10 ай бұрын

    Great Capture! Realy enjoy to follow you on the epic tours you do :) Keep it up! Great footage, editing, filming and objeckts!

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for such an encouraging comment 😁

  • @ArthurQueens

    @ArthurQueens

    10 ай бұрын

    @@motoryachtloon Realy looking forward to the rest of you Journey! Thanks for the Uploads

  • @elizabeth4053
    @elizabeth405310 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous 🌊💕

  • @Robert-xy6mt
    @Robert-xy6mt10 ай бұрын

    you guys rock!!

  • @katej3z715
    @katej3z71510 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video! The tandem charter was just spectacular! Some of the film is perfect for Stills, so looking out for your collectables. What happens next over winter, please. We have been to some fabulous destinations, and met many of the crew this season. Will you be filming in the Caribbean, etc, please. Your success has one major 'drawback', you now have a (navy size) flotilla of Loon fans!

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    The Loon Navy.. Love it! The Caribbean season is our favorite season and we cannot wait to get down there and show it to you all.

  • @nikodemus6315
    @nikodemus631510 ай бұрын

    40 mins?! where's my popcorn?🍿🏃‍♂

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley10 ай бұрын

    A long video.....yeah, finally you listened to us! All hail Blaire!! Hooray

  • @eurekamedical9986
    @eurekamedical998610 ай бұрын

    Best crew ever...!

  • @Pooltimewithron
    @Pooltimewithron2 ай бұрын

    I enjoy this channel a lot better than what you see on Bravo

  • @randallthrift1249
    @randallthrift124910 ай бұрын

    Thanks again for another enjoyable video. I'll have to get to Croatia one day. :-) And maybe charter one of the Loons. :-)

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    We’d love to have you. Thank you 😊

  • @randallthrift1249

    @randallthrift1249

    10 ай бұрын

    I'd love to spend some time on your yacht 😊

  • @harryrussel11
    @harryrussel1110 ай бұрын

    Tracked loon all the way round Croatia and saw them in port in Dubrovnik at the end of their trip, amazing ship and great crew 😅

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏

  • @tonysmith9061
    @tonysmith906110 ай бұрын

    You crushed that video!!

  • @carlsoll
    @carlsoll5 ай бұрын

    7:47 That drone is paying offff 😳😮 Whatta shot!

  • @butchhubbard6124
    @butchhubbard612410 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the ride 😊

  • @Qfeys
    @Qfeys10 ай бұрын

    Captain Paul is a good narrator, but I wish that we could see some more talks with the rest of the crew.

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    10 ай бұрын

    We try but remember all the crew are doing their jobs and usually in guest areas. The bridge is often without guests so it’s easier for Capt Paul to narrate. 🛥️🥂

  • @Hyakman5408
    @Hyakman540810 ай бұрын

    I'm excited to see all new hyjinx and hilarity ensue in the "loony" Caribbean!

  • @skyvary4908
    @skyvary49085 ай бұрын

    loved the Art at the end !

  • @ajyadamiec
    @ajyadamiec10 ай бұрын

    Best YT channel there is

  • @bobnab1570
    @bobnab157010 ай бұрын

    amazing video as usual

  • @izzyhillman2338
    @izzyhillman23389 ай бұрын

    best video yet ❤

  • @motoryachtloon

    @motoryachtloon

    9 ай бұрын

    Aw, 😊! I guess I'll have to top it in the next one.

  • @marvindebot3264
    @marvindebot326410 ай бұрын

    Damn graph artistes, you get it everywhere 😁 I have a mate here in SE QLD who does bottom cleaning with an ROV if you ever need that service in Australia. 36:20 You have very tolerant owners, don't you? 😂 What an incredible charter, I'm sure it was as much fun for the crew as it was for the guests. Me, I enjoy ferry trips as much as anything, you get the ship to yourself, you have time to catch up on work and maintenance and relative peace and quiet for 10 days or so which is also a chance to learn from those above you brushing up on nav and watchkeeping skills to make that next exam just a little easier.