The BBC recently selected 15 of the best landscapes and rock formations found across the globe – ranging from rocky peaks sculpted over millions of years, to underwater sinkholes which plunge to huge depths – nearly all of which could be the setting for an eye-opening private yacht charter vacation.
With the world’s most breath-taking beauty easily accessible from the water, there’s arguably no better way of seeing it all than by arriving on a motor yacht or sailing yacht.
Indeed, what better to way to take in everything the world has to offer than from the comfort of a sundeck surrounded by friends and family?
In this feature, we take a look a look at the best spots of natural beauty to visit on your next superyacht charter vacation.
Mexico: Cave of the Crystals
Home to some of the world’s largest natural crystals ever found, a luxury yacht charter in Mexico allows one to have a truly unique experience – the Cave of the Crystals. Around 300 metres underground in Naica is an extraordinary world of gigantic, sword-like selenite which can excite the most well-travelled of charterers.
Not for the faint-hearted, temperatures can reach up to 58 °C in the cave of 500,000-year-old crystals; therefore visits are limited to 10 minutes of exposure at a time. A scientific wonder the world is still awaiting many of the answers about, the intrigue of the Cave of Crystals alone, makes it an unforgettable landscape.
Belize: The Great Blue Hole
Formed due to glaciation when sea levels were considerably lower, this World Heritage Site is thought to date back over 150,000 years ago.
Home to the Caribbean reef shark and Midnight Parrotfish and large stalactites and stalagmites, the underwater caves have rightfully earned ‘bucket-list’ status amongst most.
At 320m wide and 125m deep, the mystery of the Belize Barrier Reef’s ‘Great Blue Hole’ makes it all the more enchanting when on a charter yacht equipped with the best scuba diving equipment.
Still not convinced about a superyacht charter in Central America? The Great Blue Hole was also names one of the one of the world’s top ten scuba diving sited in the world by none other than Jacques Cousteau.
Turkey: Fairy Chimneys
In the fascinating region of Cappadocia in central Turkey, over time a combination of volcanic eruptions and the elements have formed sinuous valleys with curvy cliff faces and pointed fairy chimneys.
Idyllic homes crafted in soft rock surround the magical formations, which each take their own form, from spires with boulder cap to the mushroom and tepee-shaped.
With spectacular viewpoints and a traditional setting, the Fairy Chimneys are true sanctuary from everyday life, and a must-visit for a Turkey superyacht charter.
Vietnam: Ha Long Bay
They may appear as if pieces of imperfectly-formed limestone rocks dotted in the ocean, but the emerald green-topped peaks of Ha Long Bay have been shaped by its tropical climate for over 500 million years.
Made up of around 2000 untouched islands and islets, this piece of paradise offers secret caves and towering arches patiently waiting exploration.
Experience something new and choose a Vietnam luxury yacht charter and put Quảng Ninh Province at the top of your itinerary.
New Zealand: Moeraki Boulders
Moor your charter yacht and travel to Hokianga Harbour in North Island for the quintessential experience of the New Zealand’s natural wonders.
Her large spherical boulders sit in clusters along the wave-cut coast of the country, between Moerkai and Hampden.
Images do not do justice to the sheer size of the boulders found on Koekohe Beach, revealed to the world by coastal erosion
Now exhumed from the mudstone to visit on a superyacht charter in New Zealand, it is believed they first began forming over 60 million years ago.
The Philippines: Chocolate Hills
The aptly-named conical Chocolate Hills of the Bohol Province of the Philippines are usually green, yet in dry seasons the 1,250-1750 hills turn a shade of deep-brown.
So-loved by the locals that they feature on the provincial flag of Bohol, in 1988 they were declared a Philippines’ third National Geological Monument.
A Philippines superyacht charter offers the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of the Chocolate Hills up close, as well as absorb the captivating culture of South East Asia, steeped in history.
Australia: Wave Rock
Shaped like a tall breaking wave and spanning over 110 metres, Wave Rock is a truly awe-inspiring sight to behold.
Located in the small town of Hyden in Western Australia, the grand wave boasts a history dating back over 2,700 million years ago and changes colour and appearance throughout the day dependant on sunlight.
To complete the must-see Australia luxury yacht charter experience, the nearby wildlife park offers an abundance of native animals, wild flowers and enchanting walking trails.
To begin organising a life-changing yacht charter, contact the charter broker of your choice for more details.
