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PARSIFAL III Sailing yacht for charter

Built for an experienced yacht owner, the stylish sailing yacht 53.8m (176.5ft) PARSIFAL III, from the renowned Perini Navi shipyard, has an exquisite Remi Tessier-designed interior. On launch in 2005 she won no fewer than five prestigious sailing superyacht awards and has become one of the most popular sailing yachts for charter. PARSIFAL III is highly recommended for anyone looking for a combination of excellent performance with superb levels of comfort.

• Winner of the Best Sailing Yacht of the Year, Best Interior Design - Sail Yacht and Best Sailing Yacht Interior at the World Superyacht Awards 2006
• Recently refitted
• Regularly maintained
• Exercise equipment
• Hydraulic swim platform
• Flexible cabin configurations
• Jacuzzi on the flybridge

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As a charter guest you could begin your day with a sunrise yoga session on the large foredeck or have an early morning swim in the ocean before taking breakfast on the main deck aft. Here a large curved sofa and loose seating surround an oval dining table shaded by the overhang of the flybridge deck. After breakfast, some of the guests may choose to relax in the many lounging areas while others might want to take advantage of the calm waters and jump in to learn a new watersport. An extensive toybox has something for all ages to enjoy. However you choose to spend the morning, coming together for an al fresco lunch, perhaps prepared on the Teppanyaki grill, is the perfect opportunity to regroup and catch up with your friends and family.

Numerous entertainment options will keep the entire family entertained throughout the afternoon. Relax in the jacuzzi or on the sumptuous sunloungers, or enjoy some relaxation time in the main lounge, perhaps with a movie, all while PARSIFAL III sails on to your next port of call; if the winds are in your favour you could even be moving along under full sail at exhilarating speeds of up to 18 knots.

With the sun setting on the horizon, enjoy more time on deck taking in the view with a cocktail, followed by dinner either in the formal dining room or al fresco on the main deck aft. When it’s time to retire, PARSIFAL III's vast master suite is located aft and benefits from direct access to an extra-large swimming platform – perfect for a private early morning swim. Amidship there are two further doubles and two twins with additional pullman berths. As with all of the interior guest areas, the décor is streamlined and minimalistic, with polished dark ebony and wenge woods contrasting with fine furnishings of cream leather, glass and stainless steel. A stunning retreat, your guests will feel cosseted in luxury as they fall into a deep slumber ready for another day of fun.

Tenders & toys

• 2 × Tenders
• 2 × Sailing dinghies
• 1 × Deck jacuzzi
• 2 × SeaBobs
• 2 × Stand up paddleboards
• Inflatable tows
• Fishing gear

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PARSIFAL III Perini Navi | From EUR€ 195,000 /wk

Sailing yacht PARSIFAL III is a superb 54 meter Italian created Perini Navi luxury sailing boat which has won the 2006 International Superyacht Design Award. She is available for luxury charters in both the Caribbean & Mediterranean seas. Her stylish sleek lines and a jet-black hull exudes excellence in style whilst she also maintains first-rate levels of comfort, practicality, and performance for up to 12 charter guests. At 177’ in length, 35’ wide, and with a large above deck superstructure and flybridge S/Y Parsifal III provides the most discernable guests with ample light, interior and exterior space as well as privacy.

NOTABLE FEATURES for PARSIFAL III: Pedigree design with sleek lines and excellent performance capabilities ~ Vast exterior living ~ Chic interior decor ~ Beautifully appointed guest staterooms ~ On deck jacuzzi ~ Assortment of water toys ~ Crows nest for 2 ~ Hydraulic swim platform ~ Wifi

Parsifal III’s lovely aluminum hull, carbon fiber rig, and in furling boom create a powerful sailing performance and an enjoyable sailing experience. Parsifal III is thought to be one of Perini Navi’s quickest sailing yachts built so far with her finned bulb keel. Her dark hull creates a sticking image against the brilliant white of her superstructure.

Luxury sailing yacht Parsifal III also has a striking and upbeat interior as designed by the world famous Remi Tessier. Her magnificent interior design is highlighted with the blending of dark ebony woodwork, light sycamore wood, stainless steel, and fine leathers. She features exquisite design and craftsmanship which creates an ultra-modern and stylish yet warm, inviting and relaxed feeling, as made possible with the intelligent use of natural and restful textures.

The large sailing yacht features a plunge pool, an array of sunning and excellent entertainment areas, a Japanese Teppanyaki style Barbeque, and modular type seating in her saloon. Parsifal III is one of the most sought after sailing yachts on the charter market due to not only her size and grace but also her vast array of practical features.

PARSIFAL III Specifications

Named after an Arthurian knight, Parsifal III is the result of a modern-day 6-year quest by two sailing veterans. Their Holy Grail was a luxurious super-yacht that epitomized the best design, was perfect in all aspects of its build and provided performance under sail that could rival any yacht of her type. They found fellow shining knights in the Italian yacht builder Perini Navi naval architect designer Ron Holland.

And the result, according to a review in ‘Boat International’, are all the hallmarks of a Perini Navi: “…a classically proportioned ketch whose powerful hull displays a seamanlike bow and a long, elegantly curved sheer line that runs aft over a pleasingly proportioned freeboard to a half-moon of the forward-raked transom. The stylishly rounded deckhouse is topped by a flying bridge that extends aft to a long sundeck providing shade for the guest cockpit below.” Furthermore, notes Boat International, “performance is a notch higher than any of the company’s previous vessels”.

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Luxury sailing yacht Parsifal III provides accommodation for up to a maximum of 12 charter guests in five or six luxurious staterooms. The yacht’s main owner's suite features its own saloon which can be divided into two independent double rooms, if need be. She also offers two permanent double rooms and two further twin Staterooms. All of the cabins provide full en suite bathroom facilities. She has a separate crew accommodation for 9.

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Tenders & Toys: Tenders: • 2 x 5.8m (19ft) diesel tender Toys: • 2 x F5 SR Seabob (NEW in 2020) • 2 x Tiwal inflatable sailing dinghy (NEW in 2020) • 2 x Water-skis • 1 x Wakeboard • 2 x Stand-Up Paddleboards • 1 x Windsurfer • Variety of inflatable and towable toys Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities: • DVD High Definition and High Resolution TV • AV system with a library of 100’s of movies and TV shows in salon and all cabins • Apple TV in all cabins • Playstation 3 gaming console • Sonos audio system • Crow’s nest hoist for two • Foredeck Jacuzzi • Hydraulic swim platform Communications: • VSAT Satellite internet • Wireless connection throughout • GSM • SATCOM Gym equipment: • 2 x sets of dumbbells • Skipping ropes • Yoga mats

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53.8m  /  176'6   perini navi   2005 / 2012.

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PARSIFAL III Yacht for Charter

Perini Navi's PARSIFAL III is an exceptional custom-built sailing yacht designed to provide high levels of comfort and top-class performance. Launched in 2005, this 177’ (54m) vessel was built with a one-of-a-kind exterior design, a sleek black hull, and striking exterior furnishings, and has been recognized with several awards including Superyacht of the Year (Sailing Yacht) and Best Interior (Sailing Yacht) in the Boat International World Superyacht Awards. PARSIFAL III is nothing short of exceptional and offers guests a unique charter experience to set sail to the world’s most desirable destinations.

Featuring state-of-the-art technology, PARSIFAL III is one of the fastest Perini Navi superyachts, with high-tech carbon masts and fully automated in-boom furling. The winged keel allows her to reach impressive speeds of up to 16 knots under full sail.

PARSIFAL III's elegant and striking interior was designed by the world-renowned Rémi Tessier, who combined dark ebony and light sycamore wood complemented by natural textiles and fine leather accents. She accommodates up to 12 guests in five ensuite cabins, including a vast full-beam master suite, two doubles, two twins, and additional Pullman berths. The main salon and dining area open onto the aft deck and can also be opened forward to the wheelhouse, offering an impressive 360-degree view from within for guests to admire the stunning cruising grounds.

Outdoor areas of PARSIFAL III offer a range of amenities, including sunbathing and entertainment areas, an outdoor dining area in the cockpit shielded by clear glass windbreaks, a large flybridge with dual helm stations, a Jacuzzi and sunpads, a full wet bar, and lounging and dining areas that can be shaded by a large awning if needed. For outside of the norm, guests can also dine on the hydraulic swim platform.

The exceptional craftsmanship of PARSIFAL III makes her stand out, providing guests with a unique and unforgettable experience.

• Multi-award-winning sailing yacht
• Exceptional sailing performance
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• Accommodation for 12 guests
• One of the fastest Perini Navi yachts

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• • 1 x 6.4m (21ft) Castoldi jet tender
• • 1 x 5m Mil Spec 30hp 4-stroke outboard tender (crew)
• • 2 x F5 SR Seabob
• • 2 x Tiwal inflatable sailing dinghy
• • 2 x Water-skis
• • 1 x Wakeboard
• • 2 x Stand-Up Paddleboards
• • 1 x Windsurfer
• • Variety of inflatable and towable toys
• • Fishing equipment

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€ 245,000

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Italian builders Perini Navi are world leaders in the 50m+ superyacht market

Italian builders Perini Navi are world leaders in the 50m+ superyacht market, but clients now demand better performance under sail. In Parsifal III they have produced a yacht with serious pace as well as a Rémi Tessier interior complete with mink bedspreads. David Glenn reports

There’s no mistaking a Perini. Invariably massively ketch-rigged, with layer upon layer of deck, it will reveal on closer inspection a level of luxury rarely seen on a sailing yacht. The sheer size, or more precisely volume, has enabled designers of more recent examples to become expansive and ultra-creative.

Although the company recently sold their 40th yacht since Fabio Perini established the yard 24 years ago and the order book is fat, Perini have been embracing change to meet demand for better performance in their yachts.

Separating perception from reality and trying to convince the sceptics that a modern Perini need no longer be pigeon-holed as a motor sailer has been no mean feat for an Italian yard that prides itself in being responsible for almost every aspect of design and build and thus performance.

They have also made efforts to fix an aesthetics glitch. The look hasn’t always met with critical approval but a spin-off in the quest for performance has been the streamlining of the superstructure and a reduction in bulk and top hamper, both enemies of stability. Again, this has been met with nods of approval.

But how else has the Perini marque changed to make it ‘go-faster’? Aluminium hulls instead of steel, carbon spars instead of their own alloy masts and, most importantly, collaborating with a naval architect from outside their own drawing office have been the major steps.

Murdoch’s new yacht

wheelIf sales performance is anything to go by, the change must be regarded as an unqualified success because no fewer than five 56m Perinis (the first of the quicker breed) were sold in short order. The latest, Rosehearty, went to media mogul Rupert Murdoch, a repeat client. The Russian-owned Burrasca and then Santa Maria were the first 56s to launch and they immediately showed their performance superiority in the first Perini regatta held in Sardinia in 2004. The event in itself was a message that performance was very much on the menu at Perini.

At 53.80m LOA Parsifal III is slightly smaller than the 56m series and the second Perini to step carbon fibre spars – by Marten Spars in New Zealand. Unlike many Perinis she has a fixed keel with no daggerboard, an appendage used to enhance upwind performance. Instead the lead-filled bulb is fitted with 1m wings, also filled with lead, which enhance lift when heeled.

“We reached a compromise on draught,” explained Ron Holland, the naval architect commissioned to collaborate with Perini on their performance range. “We settled for 4.50m. I would have liked to have gone deeper and the owner would have preferred less. In fact, we have ended up with more stability than the centreboard versions, even though she is not as deep,” explained Holland, who went on to say that the most important departure from the traditional Perini has been in hull shape. “The defining change has been designing much finer bows.”

Fine bows key to speed

overheadThis trend started with the 56m which underwent exhaustive tank testing. Parsifal is a development and is even finer in the bow. “Perini were a little alarmed about the potential loss of volume but with yachts of more than 50m this wasn’t really a big issue,” said Ron Holland. In the event, crew space does not appear to have suffered.

Rudder design has also been an important factor and Holland has been able to use his considerable experience with other large sailing yachts, including the Huisman-built 140ft Cyclos and the Vitters-built 164-footer Thalia, both of which had unassisted wheel steering using chain and cable straight to the quadrant.

The skeg-hung partially balanced rudder has two major advantages. One, the skeg physically protects the rudder and two, it provides a more predictable and less agitated water flow over the rudder blade. A fully balanced rudder without a skeg can be exposed to high shock loading, making unassisted steering difficult. Despite this, Parsifal is fitted with hydraulic steering.

Two other key issues were the use of aluminium as the hull material, which saved about 70 tonnes over steel, and the choice of carbon spars, which took more than five tonnes out of the rig. A single rather than twin-engine installation and stern and bow thrusters which fully retract mean less resistance and further reduction in weight.

Charter success

suiteParsifal was launched more than a year ago and since then she has met a punishing but highly successful charter schedule under the management of Camper & Nicholsons. Tom DeBuse from C&N told us that a charter party of ten could be aboard for a week for €198,000 in high season (€178,000 in low).

She has, of course, also been used extensively as a private yacht. Her owners Kim and Nina Vibe-Petersen have owned two yachts, including a 108-footer also called Parsifal built by Valdettaro Shipyard in Italy.

Kim Vibe-Petersen, who invented an ingenious coffee and cappuccino brewing machine used in restaurants and hotels worldwide, took delivery last June but the yacht’s first substantial voyage was a charter to Montenegro in the Adriatic.

English skipper David Parish told us they then cruised all over the Mediterranean, including Sardinia and Cephalonia in the Ionian, before returning to Perini for warranty work.

Later in the year they started their transatlantic crossing to Antigua with a full complement of nine crew. Like so many yachts in the closing stages of 2005, Parsifal took a dusting from Tropical Storm Delta. For 12 hours she rode out the storm as winds maintained a constant 65 knots.

Parsifal was under bare poles but took green seas right over the foredeck and onto the flying bridge where the large fabric bimini was torn from its metal framework. The crew at the time were controlling the yacht from the relative comfort of the main bridge area on the enclosed deck below. David Parish said that a lot of water found its way into the vast cockpit and external dining area aft but watertight sliding doors to the main saloon prevented any ingress to the accommodation.

Nonetheless it was an uncomfortable crossing, during which many of the crew were on their hands and knees as they moved around the large open spaces in the accommodation.

When I met Parsifal at the Antigua Yacht Club dock area in Falmouth Harbour, yacht and crew appeared to be fully recovered and, in short order, lines were slipped and the V12 Caterpillar diesel was propelling us with ease down the channel to open water.

The tradewind was in fine fettle for our day out, with 18 knots true showing regularly and squalls with a bit more breeze on their leading edge in the offing. As normal off the southern coast of Antigua the sea was large and a little confused and as we went head to wind to hoist, Parsifal pitched into it, taking the odd sheet of heavy spray over the bow.

With a number of guests aboard, David Parish decided to put a roll or two in the main then set the genoa with two or three rolls and a full staysail. As we bore away, the yacht picked up her skirts, the motion improved and we rumbled off at 10 to 12 knots.

I suspect that had we not had guests aboard we could have set a little more main plus the mizzen and easily topped 15 knots on a broadish reach. Ron Holland told us that Parsifal is a 15 or 16 knot yacht but to really get her going one would have needed slightly less sea for close reaching. There’s no doubt that if you have to go upwind in a yacht this big you have to slow her down if there’s any sea to deal with.

Broad reaching on the other tack had us up to 14 with full genoa and, despite her 438 tons and hydraulic steering, one definitely got an impression of power, movement and speed, even high up on the flying bridge.

It was significant to hear from David Parish that Parsifal was also impressive in the light winds and flatter waters of the Mediterranean.

Out with the knife

deckSadly, it wasn’t all plain sailing during our day out as the crew’s worst nightmare unfolded trying to furl the staysail. This 149m2 beast is a self-tacker sheeted to an adjustable car which runs on a track spanning the deck just forward of the main mast. Furling the sail usually involves pushing a joystick in one direction to ease the sheet and then another to revolve the power furler.

On this occasion the sheet refused to ease. In fact, when the joystick was pushed to the ease position, the underdeck winch – one of 11 Perini-built custom sheet winches aboard – worryingly kept sheeting the sail in. Needless to say, the sail quickly became like a board and the sheet bar taut under maximum load, at which point the captive winch thankfully failed.

Heading south away from Antigua meant we had plenty of searoom to work out what to do. After much toing and froing from the machinery room, checking behind the control panel and inspections of the captive winch in its deck locker, it was decided to bend on a change sheet, lead it through a large deck block to a traditional deck- mounted Harken drum winch, which could take the load. And then someone reverted to the time-honoured solution of taking a knife to the sheet at the splice. Job done, minimal damage and furling could commence.

But it took the best part of half an hour to sort out and raised questions about complex auto furling winches. Nine times out of ten they work but when they don’t it’s imperative to have a manual back-up or alternative system ready to take over. David Parish dealt with the situation impeccably but I’m sure he was glad it was the staysail and not the genoa, or indeed the main.

The initial diagnosis was some sort of electronic switching or possibly software problem and one wondered whether that hammering in the Atlantic had anything to do with it.

One other moan. On occasions other members of the crew and some guests took the wheel and had difficulty maintaining the asked-for course simply because there was no conventional steering compass on the flying bridge. There was a digital readout (difficult to read in the sun) for the gyro, but nothing your average yachtsman would recognise. “Yes,” said David, admitting to the omission, “I’m going to fix that!”

The serious business of lunch and a swim duly followed at anchor in Carlisle Bay. Swimming was easy from the excellent aft platform, which allows occupants of the superb owner’s suite to walk through the toy garage straight onto the bathing deck itself. It’s a sort of en-suite beach.

Two things were noticeable when you were in the water. Parsifal was ‘hunting’ round her anchor cable in the gusts and I momentarily wondered whether is was possible to be run down by a yacht at anchor. And as I approached the stern platform I made very sure I didn’t find any part of my body underneath the substantial structure which was being slapped hard from beneath by small waves in the bay. The platform is, however, adjustable and could be lowered to below water level.

Back on board, the yacht had been transformed from a lively angled platform to something more comfortably horizontal and a magnificent table for 15 was laid for lunch. An outstanding meal was served before we motored effortlessly back to Falmouth and returned stern-to for the remainder of the Antigua Charter Show, which was in full swing.

sofaBefore we left we were able to tour the accommodation, which revealed another departure for Perini. Instead of the trademark teak or cherry interior, traditional in character but extremely comfortable, the Vibe-Petersens had opted for a much more modern style by French interior designer Rémi Tessier.

Tessier has already demonstrated aboard the Ed Dubois-designed 52.3m Squall that change could work well aboard such large yachts and the 17m long deck saloon, which leads seamlessly into Parsifal’s bridge area, presented the ideal opportunity to design something open and modern.

The effect is stunning. The extreme contrast between white furnishings and ebony-black woodwork might not be to everyone’s taste and might be regarded as impractical, but for this writer the overall effect was impressive.

Topped off with details like cabin TV screens disguised in mirrors which only reveal themselves when turned on, and mink bedspreads covering all ten guest berths, the mixture of modernity and sheer luxury was ridiculously seductive. In fact, with Perini’s new-found performance, it’s a summing up that could apply to the yacht as a whole.

PARSIFAL III

2005   perini navi    177ft  /  53.8m.

PARSIFAL III Yacht Charter

PARSIFAL III currently registered in the United Kingdom is actively available for charter.

The luxury sailing yacht PARSIFAL III was built by Perini Navi and delivered to her owner in 2005, she later underwent a refit in 2024.

The exterior of PARSIFAL III is designed by Perini Navi.

The 177ft / 53.8m PARSIFAL III has been constructed with a aluminum hull and is powered by Cat C30 12 with a cruising speed of 10 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

PARSIFAL III has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 charter guests in 5 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, 2 cabins with a twin bed and a pullman bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 2 cabins with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board sailing yacht PARSIFAL III will be managed by the crew of 9 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 9 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, Cinema, Games console, Jacuzzi on deck, Media movie server, Satellite TV and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

PARSIFAL III is Currently cruising in the Caribbean.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• Windward Islands
• Leeward Islands
• Air Conditioning
• Movie Theatre
• Games console
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Media movie server
• Satellite TV
• Jet Ski (standup)
• Sailing dinghy
• Tube - towable
• Water skis - adult
• Waverunner (Sit Down)

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PARSIFAL III has a weekly charter price starting at $245,000 and an estimated daily charter price of $40,800.

How many guests on board PARSIFAL III?

PARSIFAL III can accommodate 12 sleeping guests on board in 5 cabins.

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Parsifal III

Parsifal III sets new standards in sailing excellence whilst maintaining levels of comfort and offering amenities rarely found on a sailing yacht.

The clean lines of her aluminum hull, carbon fiber rig and in-furling boom guarantee that she offers a sailing experience that is incomparable. The sleek lines of her jet black hull contrast brilliantly against her white superstructure making her profile remarkable. In perfect harmony with her striking exterior, her interior was designed by the world famous Remi Tessier and is a magnificent blend of dark ebony , wenge and light sycamore with stainless steel and fine leather accents.  Her craftsmanship is exquisite and is complemented by natural textures that give this ultra modern yacht a warm, inviting and restful feeling.

Accommodations Parsifall III provides five or six luxurious staterooms for a maximum of 12 guests. The owner's suite can be divided into two independent doubles if need be. There are also two doubles and two twin staterooms. All of the cabins provide full en-suite facilities.

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Expect speed, comfort and all-round class onboard this superb 54m sailing yacht

One of the fastest yachts Perini has ever launched, Parsifal III exudes excellence whilst offering superior comfort and luxurious amenities throughout. The sleek lines of her jet-black hull contrast wonderfully with the brilliant white of her superstructure – a pioneering forerunner for Perini Navi’s new era of design.

In perfect harmony with her striking exterior, Parsifal III’s interior was designed by the world famous Remi Tessier and is a magnificent blend of dark ebony, wenge, and light sycamore with stainless steel and fine leather accents. It’s little wonder that she’s considered one of the finest luxury vessels afloat.

Parsifal III at a glance

54m length Up to 12 guests 5 cabins (Master, 3 x Double, 2 x Twin) 9 crew

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‘Parsifal III’ is a 177.17ft  /54m  sail yacht, custom built in 2005 by Perini Navi and last refitted in 2012. Her stylish interior design is the work of Remi Tessier and her exterior design is by Perini Navi.

Parsifal III’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 5 rooms, including a master suite, 3 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

You’ll find extensive entertainment and leisure facilities onboard, making her ideal for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s ample space for enjoying an alfresco lunch or dinner on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine and working on your tan.

Parsifal III has a cruising speed of 11 knots, and you’ll glide across the water in style, taking in the sights and enjoying the view from this perfect vantage point.

A Jacuzzi on deck is just perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the breath-taking scenery after a long day of exploration.

Wi-Fi connection is available throughout, so you’ll be able to stay connected while you’re away, great for business, checking emails or sharing your experience on social media.

Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the hottest of days or nights.

There are plenty of toys onboard sure to provide fun and recreation, and these include 1 x SeaDoo RXP Waverunner 225, 1 x Stand-up 900cc Jet-Ski, 2 x Stand-up Open Bic Sail Boats, 2 x Seabobs, Water-Skis, Wake Board, and Towable Toys.

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• AIR CONDITIONING • DECK JACUZZI • GAMES CONSOLE • JET SKI • PROJECTOR • SAILING • SATELLITE TV • SEABOB • TOWABLE TOYS • VIDEO-ON-DEMAND • WAKEBOARD • WATER SKI • WAVERIDER • WI FI

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Presenting sailboat PARSIFAL III from the Below Deck television series. She is the same yacht with Glenn as captain, although her crew has changed a bit from the series. She carries tons of watertoys and is a wonderful charteryacht.  Clients enjoy charters in various exotic destinations.

WHERE DOES PARSIFAL III CHARTER?

Sailing yacht PARSIFAL III operates yacht charter vacations in multiple destinations.  For instance, Albania, Catalonia, Corsica, the French Riviera and Monaco, Greece (the Aegean/Cyclades Sea), and Greece (the Ionian Sea).  Ihn addition, she charters in Italy (North – Mainland), Italy (Sardinia), Italy (Sicily), Italy (South – mainland), Montenegro, Provence (Coast), Marselles, Turkey, and Venice in the summer.  In the winter, she hails from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Dominican Republic, Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, Patagonia, and The Bahamas.  In addition, she charters in Trinidad and Tobago, US Virgin Islands (USVI), and the Windward islands of the Caribbean.

DOES SHE CHARTER FOR REGATTAS?

Yes, Parsifal III offers special request charters.  For instance, regattas, night cruising, event charters, and overnight anchoring.

HOW MANY STATEROOMS DOES THE YACHT HAVE?

She carries a crew of 9.  She accommodates 12 yacht charter guests in 5 cabins (3 doubles, 2 Twins, and 1 convertible cabin)

WHAT SPECIAL FEATURES DOES SHE HAVE?

She offers WiFi, DVD high definition and high resolution TV, Sonos audio system, AV system with a library of  hundreds of movies and tv shows, and a Playstation 3 gaming system.

AWARD WINNER

Congratulations to this amazing sailing yacht.  She receives multiple awards at the World Superyacht Awards 2006.  For example, Sailing Yacht of the Year Winner and Best Interior Design Sail Yacht Winner. Showboats Awards 2006 has her winning Sailing Yacht Interior.

IS PARSIFAL III REALLY ON BELOW DECK?

Yes!  Multiple families and guests enjoy charters aboard this beautiful sailboat during filming. Bravo TV’s Below Deck series makes PARSIFAL III (known affectionately as “ Par3 ,” by the crew) a household name.

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Summary of the Parsifal III Yacht Specs

For the complete Parsifal III yacht specs in table view see below. Built by luxury yacht builder Perini Navi , the luxury sailing yacht Parsifal III measures in at 177.1ft / 54m. She has a beam of 35.1, and a draft of 14.9, and she measures in at 460 gross tons. She sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms and has accommodations for 9 crew. She is propelled by a engine at 1,500 hp Her maximum speed of 13 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots. Her decks are Teak and hull is Aluminum.

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This Is How Much It Costs To Charter The Boat From Below Deck Sailing Yacht

Spoiler: it's not cheap.

Below Deck is all about the drama a ship's crew experiences while catering to the wealthy, and its spinoff Below Deck Sailing Yacht — now in its second season — is no different. As you'd expect, the cost to charter Below Deck Sailing Yacht 's Parsifall III is extravagant, and guests can get pretty demanding about getting their money's worth.

Unsurprisingly, the cost of a week-long vacation on the Parsifall III is pretty far out of the average consumer's price point. According to Charter World, Parsifall III costs between €195,000 to €225,000 a week to rent, which equals about $234,864 to $270,997 a week. For this hefty sum, guests gets five cabins, a drinking saloon and dining area, a jacuzzi, a swimming landing pad, and more. The ship itself can hold up to 12 guests and nine crew members, and in Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2, it sails around Croatia.

As for the ship's specifications, the Parsifall III is a lavish 177-foot long sailing yacht made in 2005 by the renowned Italian shipyard Perini Navi, with French designer Remi Tessier designing the interior. As Adam Glick told E! New 's Pop of the Morning show in 2020, a large ship like Parsifall III can easily cost "30, 40, 50 million" to buy; the sails alone can cost $300,000 to replace.

Season 2 will likely explore the cost of repairing the ship, as a preview of Below Deck Sailing Yacht shows that the Parsifall III accidentally collides with a docking wall due to a "throttle malfunction," per E! News. "Hitting the dock like that can be a season-ending incident. It can be very serious," Captain Glenn Shepard said . He added that that's the first time he's ever crashed a boat, but it's "unfortunate that it happened" at all.

As for the yacht's name, it derives from the Arthurian knight Percival, who is most famous for being the hero who goes on a long-running journey for the Holy Grail — no doubt an analogy meant to make guests feel like traveling on Parsifall III will lead to the best experience money can buy.

"The [guest] requests get so bizarre," Glick told E! New s' Pop of the Morning. "For example, we might be brought a king-sized bag of Skittles and told that we're only allowed to put out the orange ones. So now you've got crew members wasting incredibly valuable time picking out orange Skittles." In Season 1, Chief Stewardess Jenna MacGillivray mentioned that some guests have even asked her to tuck them in.

" Below Deck makes great drama out of the nuances of the kind of 'interior' service labor often deemed too feminine (and boring) to anchor pop culture narratives: event planning, waitressing, laundering, and cooking," Pier Dominguez wrote for Buzzfeed. "In the age of millennial burnout — and especially for the channel’s younger-skewing audience — it’s easy to identify with performing work under constant pressure, hoping to reap rewards subject to the whims of the 1%."

This is most exemplified at the end of every Below Deck episode, when the crew gets together to assess performances and find out how much the guests tipped them. If they did well, the rewards can be tremendous: in Season 1, a satisfied customer tipped $20,000 to Captain Glenn Shepard and his crew.

This article was originally published on Feb. 10, 2020

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Parsifal III: Meet the star of Below Deck's sailing yacht spin-off

As the 54 metre superyacht Parsifal III returns to screens for season three of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , her owner Kim Vibe-Petersen talks through the realities of filming a reality TV series on board his boat.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is a spin-off series of the hit superyacht reality TV show Below Deck that follows the lives of the crew and guests across an eight-week charter season. This week, producers confirmed the show will return for a third season of crew drama and on-the-water antics with Perini Navi sailing yacht Parsifal III in the starring role and Captain Glenn Shephard at the helm.

For Danish owner Kim Vibe-Petersen, Parsifal III' s return is yet another opportunity to show off the yacht's charter credentials. Vibe-Petersen was personally approached by Below Deck producers in 2018 after they struggled to find a suitable sailing yacht. Parsifal III fitted the bill as she was already equipped for charter and a number of her existing crew were willing to take part in the show.

The Perini Navi sailing yacht first hit the water in 2005 and rose to instant fame scoring a number of prestigious accolades including a coveted Neptune at the World Superyacht Awards. On her launch she also joined the ranks as one of the fast Perini Navi superyachts on the water with a top speed of 18 knots under full sail granted by two high-tech carbon masts, automated in-boom furling and a winged keel.

Vibe-Petersen admitted there were some yacht owners who didn’t want the names of their yachts connected with the drama-filled reality show, but he “didn’t have that concern.” Although he had the option to change the yacht’s name for filming, he decided to keep it to maximise the charter appeal of  Parsifal III .

“It’s free advertising,” he said. “The name of the yacht will come to people’s minds, especially to someone who has never chartered a yacht before. They will see that name and know the boat from the show.”

Vibe-Petersen was also keen to secure a guaranteed packed charter schedule during low season. “I think there were a lot of boats that did not want to be chartered for the show but it's good money in the bank,” he said.

While admitting he might not be the “specific audience targeted by the series,” he said he has sat down to watch the first series, which took place in Corfu. Even in Vibe-Peterson’s home country of Denmark, the US show has gained a big following.

“This is the kind of show where they want to make a little drama,” he added. “It’s not that wild on board a normal charter.” The conveyor belt of colourful guests are chosen by the production team and given a “big discount” for appearing on the show.

Vibe-Petersen also explained the complicated logistics of filming Below Deck , each season of which features 16 charters filmed across a period of eight weeks. This means that two groups of guests separately charter the yacht in a single week. Meanwhile, the production team require a time period of at least a week to get  Parsifal III  rigged up and fit for filming. “There are 30 people on board each day with lots of wires and cameras – it’s a big, big operation."

Season one was filmed in Corfu, Greece, which posed a number of challenges for  Parsifal III as the sailing yacht was required to have a specific charter licence. “It’s pretty tough to get that,” said Vibe-Petersen. “It’s not something we can do within a short amount of time. It can take 10 to 12 weeks to get a charter licence so it takes time.”

For her second season, Parsifal III was filmed cruising Croatia's 3,600 miles of coastline. This season, the show will follow Parsifal III as she cruises around the Spanish island of Menorca, carrying a mix of new and old crew. Returning faces include chief stew Daisy Kelliher, chief engineer Colin MacRae, and first mate Gary King while new chef Marcos Spaziani will grace the screen for the first time together with second stew Gabriela Barragan, third stew Ashley Marti and deckhands Kelsie Goglia and Tom Pearson.

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The superyacht world is speculating that Mark Zuckerberg just bought this 118-meter boat

• The 118-meter superyacht Launchpad made her maiden voyage last week.
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In the world of superyachts , privacy is the most valuable asset. It can be next to impossible to discern the details of a superyacht transaction — and that's particularly true if the vessel in question is worth nine figures.

Yet some in the boat blogging world are speculating that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the new owner of Launchpad, a megayacht currently moored in Fort Lauderdale, Florida after she made her maiden voyage from Gibraltar to St Maarten last week. Launchpad clocks in at 118 meters long, about nine meters shorter than Jeff Bezos' superyacht Koru .

The transaction could not be confirmed, with yacht world insiders declining to share what they know and representatives for Zuckerberg not responding to a request for comment from Business Insider. In the past, reports about Zuckerberg owning superyacht Ulysses have proven false.

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"It is Feadship's standard policy to never divulge any information about our yachts with reference to ownership, costs, or delivery, etc," Feadship, the ship's builder, wrote to BI. "Whether it is an 18-meter Feadship from the 1960s or a 118-meter Feadship from the 21st century, we do not share private information."

But Zuckerberg's name has been connected to Launchpad for a few months now, beginning in December when reports swirled that he visited Feadship's shipyard in the Netherlands.

Then, earlier in March, yachting bloggers like eSysman SuperYachts and Autoevolution started speculating that he officially snagged the boat, originally built for a sanctioned Russian businessman, at a $300 million price tag. (While that's a seemingly huge amount, it's still less than 0.2% of Zuckerberg's $177 billion net worth.)

Another clue that might point to US ownership is that the yacht bears the flag of the Marshall Islands, a US territory and commonplace for American buyers to register their ships, according to public marine tracking.

If Zuckerberg were to have bought Launchpad, he would join a cohort of superyacht-owning tech billionaires . Along with Bezos, the likes of Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison and Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have purchased impressive boats with even more impressive amenities.

SuperYacht Times , an industry publication and intelligence platform, has some of the best images of the yacht. Photos show a swimming pool on her main deck and a large helipad.

While less is known of the interior, a vessel of her size can likely sleep dozens of guests and crew and may have amenities like an expansive gym where Zuckerberg could practice his jiu-jitsu or a spa with a massage area. We suspect there's also space for plenty of toys — which could include his viral hydrofoil foil .

Do you have any details about Launchpad or any other superyachts? Email reporter Madeline Berg at [email protected].

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Spanish police arrest 3 people over the deaths of 5 migrants forced out of a smugglers’ boat

FILE - Migrants are rescued by locals on the shore of a beach, close to the southwestern city of Cádiz, Spain, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Spanish police say they’ve arrested three people for the deaths of five migrants who were forced to jump off the boat they were traveling in with dozens of other migrants. A police statement on Monday, March 18, 2024 said the five died late last November off the southern coast of Cádiz. (AP Photo/Jorge Gonzalez Casares, File)

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MADRID (AP) — Spanish police have arrested three people for the deaths last November of five migrants who were threatened with a machete and forced to jump off the boat they were traveling in with dozens of other migrants, authorities said Monday.

According to a police statement, the five died on Nov. 29 off the southern coast of Cádiz. The police said two men and a woman were arrested earlier this month but gave no further details.

The people smugglers had threatened the five with a machete and forced them to jump into the Atlantic Ocean despite the strong currents and cold temperatures.

Thirty-seven migrants had traveled in the boat from Kenitra, Morocco. The statement said the migrants had paid between 3,000 euros ($3,270) and 12,000 euros ($13,000) for a place in the boat.

Video images in November showed many of the other migrants being forced out of the vessel closer to land, before the smugglers sped off in the powerful boat. Police said they found the boat and some documents later, which helped in tracking down the three suspects.

Four of the bodies were recovered within hours and a fifth was found days later. The migrants were identified with the help of DNA samples from a family in Morocco.

Tens of thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan countries try to reach Spain each year in large open boats launched from northwest Africa. Most go to the Canary Islands in the Atlantic , while others from Morocco, Algeria and Middle Eastern countries try to cross the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean to mainland Spain.

Several thousands die making the hazardous journey.

Follow AP’s global migration coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/migration

Fatal boat crash launched woman into trees and threw man into water, Florida cops say

A body pulled from trees was among two discovered after a 21-foot boat crashed near southwest Florida’s Little Hickory Bay, according to investigators.

It happened around 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, not far from North Naples, about a 160-mile drive south from Tampa, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a news release.

“The vessel, carrying two occupants, was traveling north, passing red channel marker 14, when it’s starboard side ran into the mangrove trees, ejecting both passengers,” FWC officials said.

“The unmanned vessel remained in gear until it crashed into the mangrove shoreline, coming to a stop.”

Judy Eaton, 71, of Bonita Springs “was recovered from the mangrove trees where she was pronounced deceased,” officials said.

John Moulder, 71, of Naples, was airlifted by EMS to Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers, “where he later died from his injuries,” officials said.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but alcohol may have been a factor, investigators said in the report.

Boaters who use the area regularly told WBBH the couple died at a turn known to be dangerous, but signs marking the hazard vanished during Hurricane Ian , which struck southwest Florida in September 2022.

“Sadly, I was not surprised,” boater Kevin Price told the station. “I had a conversation with another friend recently about this turn specifically, and some of the close calls I’ve seen at this spot.”

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1 dead, 1 in hospital after boat capsizes in Hoover Reservoir

by WSYX Staff

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One man is dead and another is in the hospital after a boat capsized in Hoover Reservoir.

Genoa Township Fire Chief Joe Ponzi told ABC 6 that the two people were reported missing just before 8 p.m. on Sunday after their boat capsized in the Hoover Reservoir

The two men were reportedly out fishing when their boat capsized, and they both 'may have had lifejackets on.'

Authorities rescued both men later on Sunday night, and both were taken to St. Ann's Hospital.

On Monday morning, officials confirmed to ABC 6 that one of the men has died.

Jason Milliken is the central district captain for parks and watercraft. He’s urging anyone looking to get into the water is to make a plan.

“What boat ramp you’re going to be located at, who’s going to be on board with you, yourself and somebody else, emergency contact information, where you’re going to be put in and put out adjust to plan for the family if something does happen, we have somewhere to go leave it at the house," he said.

Captain Milliken says there’s one item everyone on a boat should wear.

“Lifejackets are huge, I can’t emphasize that enough," he said. "They save lives so whether it’s 90 degrees out or about 25 like today. Have a life jacket and wear it on days like this."

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is investigating.