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When it comes to superyacht cruising grounds, sometimes it may be easy to forget that there is a big wide world to discover outside of the hustle and bustle of the main Mediterranean and Caribbean hotspots. With more and more owners and charter clients opting to stray a little further from the beaten track, here we shine a spotlight on some of the more exciting cruising destinations from all four corners of the world, with the help of the experts who have fallen in love with it. In this issue, we speak with Christiana Virgilio, captain of the 52-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Eagle52.43m (172'0&quot;)">Big Eagle</a>, who takes us through her ideal week-long itinerary cruising the waters of the Baltic region. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/34269/image/large-92b59559cf1a15685cd4e91feaeecfc1.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34269">Take me to… The Baltics &nbsp; My name is Cristiana Virgilio, and I’m the captain of the 52-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Eagle52.43m (172'0&quot;)">Big Eagle</a>. I’m originally from San Diego, California, and have always been connected with the ocean, spending a lot of my younger years out on the water sailing! Regardless of the connection with yachting that I’ve always had, it was never the plan to become a superyacht captain. I studied Economics at UCLA and once I had graduated, I decided to take a year off to work on a sailboat in the Caribbean. It’s now 27 years after that ‘gap year’ - but I’ve never looked back! &nbsp;I’ve been on board the Japanese built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Eagle52.43m (172'0&quot;)">Big Eagle</a> for 22 years in total. During this time I’ve been incredibly lucky to have owners that have really had a big desire to cruise in a lot of different destinations all over the world - many off the beaten track. This includes the Baltics, the UK, Turkey, Croatia and all over the Mediterranean, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, California, Alaska, a lot of the East Coast of the USA, the incredible Great Lakes, and Nova Scotia. One of my personal favourite spots to cruise was the Great Lakes. It was amazing to cruise in fresh water and see such beautiful places in North America from the water in that way. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29086/image/large-83076040f617754165a986f51d0e53cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29086">The Baltics is also a pretty incredible place to cruise, and one of my favourite aspects of cruising here is that you can visit and experience so many historic cities in completely different countries. Made all the better by the fact that these are all relatively low mileage cruising distances! Sweden, in particular, stands out for me. It’s such a fantastic country to cruise into, and the numerous islands you weave through on your way are so scenic and mesmerising. &nbsp;Cruising in the Baltic region is very low key when compared with the hotspots of the Mediterranean. The great thing about that is that the area is not overrun with yachts, and as a result, the prices of services are quite a bit less than their Mediterranean counterparts. I think that cruising in the area will grow in popularity - for me, it’s comparable right now to what the Mediterranean was like 25 years ago. But this all comes down to having owners who are willing to vary from the normal milk run - which I’m very happy to say that we do! &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/34268/image/large-a4a9f1c63f56bd5ade6124a1afeb1ea0.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34268">Travelling the Baltics is a great chance to see something new. So, without further ado, here’s one of my personal favourite 7-day itineraries for exploring the beautiful Baltics. &nbsp;Day 1&nbsp;&nbsp;Board at Lübeck in Northern Germany at around 12 pm. Lubeck is a 12th-century gem boasting more than 1000 historical buildings. Behind its landmark Holstentor (gate), you’ll find streets lined with medieval merchants’ homes and spired churches forming Lübeck’s ‘crown. Recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1987, today this thriving provincial city retains many enchanting corners to explore, including a fabulous museum that tells the Lübeck story. After your first dinner on board, we will begin our 130 nm cruise to Copenhagen! &nbsp;Day 2&nbsp; This is the first of two days in the Danish capital. When cities seek enlightenment, they commonly look to Copenhagen. The hometown of architect Jan Gehl – one of the world's leading authorities on sustainable urban planning – the Danish capital regularly tops world livability lists. After all, this is one of the globe's greenest, cleanest, most sustainable urban centres. Get a city tour before heading to Christiania - a totally unique and car-free commune established in 1971. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46442/image/large-baa5fe6b6e8b9b2f0f536530aa7bf78d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46442">Day 3 &nbsp; Copenhagen is a city of endless visual pleasure; a place where even the most mundane activities are laced with a sense of quiet wonder and delight. One of the most beautiful places in the city is the Tivoli Gardens. Opened in 1843, Tivoli is one of the world’s oldest amusement parks and hosts fantastic firework displays every Saturday night. Return to the boat for another delicious meal on board. &nbsp; Day 4 &nbsp; We will cruise the 86 nm to our next destination through the night, arriving in time for an early breakfast in Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm. Rønne is Bornholm’s largest settlement and the main harbour for ferries. The town has been the island’s commercial centre since the Middle Ages, and while the place has expanded and taken on a more suburban look over the years, a handful of well-preserved quarters still provides pleasant strolling. Especially appealing is the old neighbourhood west of Store Torv with its handsome period buildings and cobblestone streets, among them Laksegade and Storegade. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46441/image/large-1b131ae905f19b1c013a94fbe24ef873.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46441">Day 5&nbsp;&nbsp;After a 126 nm cruise, wake up at Borgholm, the capital of the Swedish island of Öland. Borgholm has a pleasant centre 'grid' of pedestrian streets lined with shops and restaurants. The most dramatic sight is the enormous ruined castle on its outskirts. A great day of island exploring! &nbsp;Day 6&nbsp;From Borgholm we head to Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland, a 75 nm journey. This is the last step before Stockholm. Gotland's picturesque, medieval capital, Visby, is a delight in every way. The beautiful ruined Gothic churches, the astounding, mostly intact 12th-century ramparts surrounding the Old Town, and the truly magnificent Saint Maria Cathedral are part of the must-see in this city. &nbsp;Day 7 &nbsp;On the last day of our Baltic charter adventure, we head to the iconic Swedish capital of Stockholm. It's easy to appreciate the old city's origins as a strategically placed fort designed to control the waterway between Lake Mälaren and the sea: Gamla Stan is surrounded by water and is ideally situated to encourage further explorations. Stockholm’s beauty and fashion sense are legendary. Good design is simply a given – even the humblest coffee shop invests in attractive furniture, strategically placed greenery, sophisticated lighting and richly textured wall coverings. Disembarkation is scheduled around 12. pm the day after your arrival in the city. &nbsp;Top 5 highlights of cruising in the BalticsSt. Petersburg <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46445/image/large-44d462f36bd85bd89419a3558bf4a64c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46445">Stockholm <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46446/image/large-41828637f322ce528f90f0e1618d6c07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46446">Gdansk <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46444/image/large-074c8949bcf5ca3120d0d5e5f72c466c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46444">Visby <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46447/image/large-e7f4f659d4d74a5c48e5315de56fdb16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46447">Copenhagen <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46443/image/large-0496c201f171fcaf69082ce948ffa7fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46443">Need to knowA few things to remember before embarking on your Baltic adventureGet a local agentIt’s recommended to get a single agent that can handle all your clearances and arrangements in every country. This makes for easy transitions between ports, and you can also receive all of your invoices in US dollars if that’s more convenient! <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/34267/image/large-c539d3394643739c69ed7047b15b6f65.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34267">Plan aheadThe Baltic region is rich in choice of destination, and it can be easy to feel as though you may be missing out on a whistle-stop tour of, well, everywhere! Pick three or four destinations for a week-long charter and do them properly.&nbsp;Even in summer… it’s not that warmThe Baltics are not known for their outstanding summer weather… outstanding sights, yes, but weather, not so much. The great thing in the summer is that the sun almost never goes down. Welcome to the land of the midnight sun, and pack appropriately!Big Eagle is represented for charter by Fraser. Head to <a href="http://www.fraseryachts.com/">www.fraseryachts.com</a> to find out more about your next superyacht adventure, or contact <a>yachtcharter@fraseryachts.com</a> directly. This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

Exploring… The brilliant Baltics

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/41329/image/large-e42f1ac68ce96d7995bb0ff4a72dfe92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41329">Currently on a tour through Northern Europe is the 52-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Eagle52.43m (172'0&quot;)">Big Eagle</a> where she was seen in the centre of Amsterdam yesterday as her latest port of call in the region. Built in Japan by the Mie Zosen shipyard in 1980 as Grand Mudder, the yacht was later renamed Lady Angela and Papa’s Place before acquiring the name we know her as today. Inside, she accommodates up to 12 guests and features a large sundeck area that is shared by the distinctive mast structure that makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Eagle52.43m (172'0&quot;)">Big Eagle</a> so recognisable.

The Japanese superyacht Big Eagle in Amsterdam

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149733/image/large-14bb3e787b9c0bd072ea88e8a77e3a0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149733">Superyacht Big Eagle just outside of MonacoThe 52 metre superyacht Big Eagle, was seen last week whilst leaving the port of Monaco. She was built in Japan by the Mie Zosen shipyard in 1980 as Grand Mudder and later renamed Lady Angela and Papa’s Place. Big Eagle is a popular charter yacht, and offers accommodation for up to twelve guests in six staterooms.By Maarten Janssen, Photo by Merijn de Waard

The 52 metre superyacht Big Eagle underway

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145400/image/large-540bd3ba344760a454236c1d86ab2724.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145400">Superyacht Big Eagle in the centre of LondonThe 52 metre superyacht Big Eagle is pictured here in the centre of London at the Tower Bridge. She was built in Japan by the Mie Zosen shipyard in 1980 as Grand Mudder and later renamed Lady Angela and Papa’s Place.By Merijn de Waard, Photo by M. W.-von A.

Superyacht Big Eagle in the centre of London

One small photo. That is all we have of superyacht&nbsp;Blue Sea. We have a strong suspicion that the yacht is kept in South Korea, but we have not been able to confirm this. What we do know, is that she was built in 1982 in Japan by Mie Zosen, as a sistership to superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Big Eagle</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172552/image/large-d61439ae28ea9617e8f4dbf7b243a260.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172552">She was briefly for sale around 2004, but we believe she was not sold at that time and was probably withdrawn from the market.<a href="mailto:info@superyachttimes.com?subject=Info%20on%20M/Y%20Blue%20Sea">Please contact us</a> if you have any recent or historical information on Blue Sea, or if you have any recent photos of her. We will post an update as soon as we know more on the whereabouts of the vessel.

What ever happened to superyacht Blue Sea?

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138411/image/large-0790164ba60a4358091c58bc05ec89a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138411">Superyacht Big Eagle The 52 metre superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427">Big Eagle</a> was built in Japan by the Mie Zosen shipyard in 1980 as Grand Mudder and was later renamed Lady Angela and Papa’s Place. Big Eagle is a popular charter yacht, and offers accommodation for up to twelve guests in six staterooms. She is available for charter with Fraser Yachts.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Benoit Donne

The 52 metre Japanese built superyacht Big Eagle

Fraser Yachts informs SuperYachtTimes.com that they have signed a number of new listings for charter, including the 80 metre Oceanco Amevi. Amevi was completed by the Dutch shipyard in 2006 and built to a design of Nuvolari &amp; Lenard. This summer she will cruise the Western Mediterranean and the 80 metre yacht is still open for bookings in June and September, at EU 700,000 per week. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128110/image/large-af23c5cc3504623a8c1e9da0e25bfd93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128110">Also new to the fleet is the 49.80 metre Feadship Inevitable, which had a major refit at the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Makkum shipyard in 2008. Inevitable will cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean this summer. All new luxury yachts for charter through Fraser Yachts: M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/98">Amevi </a>‐ 80.00m (262’06”) Oceanco Built 2006 Accommodation: 8 staterooms Available 10th ‐ 18th of June 2009: €700,000 per week Available all September 2009: €700,000 per week Location: Western Mediterranean M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427">Big Eagle</a> ‐ 52.43m (172’00”) Mie Shipyard Built 1980 Refit 2008 Accommodation: 6 staterooms Available summer season 2009: $175,000 per week Location: Eastern &amp; Western Mediterranean (Refit Summer 2009 in San Diego with many upgrades) <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128111/image/large-fab55ec8bba1a401921275c6b40f3bbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128111">M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/188">Inevitable</a> ‐ 49.80m (164ʹ00”) Feadship Built 1990 Refit 2008 Accommodation: 5 staterooms Available summer season 2009: $225,000 per week Location: Eastern Mediterranean M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/201">Anedigmi</a> ‐ 49.68m (163’04”) Oceanco Built 1993 Refit 2009 Accommodation: 5 staterooms Available summer 2009 high season rate: €183,960 per week Available summer 2009 low season rate: €163,800 per week Location: Eastern Mediterranean M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1025">Istranka</a> ‐ 45.72m (150’00”) Brodogradiliste Built 1959 Refit 2000 Accommodation: 4 staterooms Available summer 2009 high season rate: €80,000 per week Available summer 2009 low season rate: €70,000 per week Location: Western Mediterranean M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1816">Harmony III</a> ‐ 43.60m (143’01”) Benetti Built 2009 Accommodation: 5 staterooms Available summer season 2009: €155,000 per week Location: From mid June 2009, South of Italy. From July onwards Adriatic M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1783">Sojourn</a> ‐ 39.00m (130ʹ00”) Custom Build Built 1999 Refit Accommodation: 4 staterooms Available summer season 2009: $70,000 per week Location: Pacific Northwest <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128112/image/large-b4dea07b25394e5ceec430e4d0ca5697.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128112">M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1929">Aerie</a> ‐ 37.80m (124’00”) Delta Marine Built 2001 Accommodation: 4 staterooms Available summer 2009: $75,000 per week Location: New England M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2023">La Dolce Vita</a> ‐ 33.22m (109’00”) Hargrave Built 2001 Refit 2006 Accommodation: 4 staterooms Available summer season 2009: $39,000 per week Location: New England M/Y African Queen K ‐ 30.48m (100’00”) San Lorenzo Built 1995 Refit 2009 Accommodation: 4 staterooms Available summer season 2009: €49,500 per week Location: Western Mediterranean M/Y Tittidea ‐ 25.30m (83’00”) Ferretti Built 2006 Accommodation: 4 staterooms Available summer 2009 high season rate: €50,000 per week Available summer 2009 low season rate: €35,000 per week Location: Western Mediterranean (Greece in July and August) Fraser Yachts + 377 93 100 450 <a href="mailto:monaco@fraseryachts.com?subject=Fraser%20Yachts%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">monaco@fraseryachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fraseryachts.com">www.fraseryachts.com</a>

New superyachts for charter through Fraser Yachts

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127893/image/large-12a80188a7450c93d1dbbb64c8270e71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127893">Big Eagle at anchor<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427">Big Eagle</a> pictured at anchor in the South of France on 23 May 2009. The 52 metre superyacht was built in Japan by the Mie Zosen shipyard in 1980 as Grand Mudder and later renamed Lady Angela and Papa’s Place. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/427">Big Eagle</a> is available for charter through Fraser Yachts and will be cruising the Western and Eastern Mediterranean this summer. Go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.superyachtphoto.com">SuperYachtPhoto.com for more superyacht photos</a>.By Merijn de Waard