IFA Yacht Ownership Club covers destinations throughout the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf

The IFA Yacht Ownership Club has expanded its exclusive yacht lifestyle concept to include the Mediterranean and Red Sea cruising zones in addition to that of the existing Arabian Gulf.
This move is aimed at tapping the growing market for yachts and luxury boats in the region as the company gears up to promote the attractive benefits and offerings of The IFA Yacht Ownership Club.

Piaras Moriarty, VP Vacation Ownership said: “The idea of owning a yacht is a dream of many people but may not be realistically attainable because of the costs involved. The IFA Yacht  Ownership Club caters to those who want to indulge their passion for luxury cruising in a variety of international destinations without the stress and costs inherent to multiple yacht ownership.”

The IFA Yacht Ownership Club works just like a golf or country club membership. Members pay an annual fee which grants them access to the Club’s services and facilities; in this case a fleet of professionally crewed and maintained luxury yachts in four international cruising zones.

Depending on their requirements, members purchase either a Gold or Platinum membership and are allocated Cruising Credits to be exchanged for a combination of peak, shoulder and off-peak cruising days.

The Club’s fleet currently consists of three superb Maiora motor yachts which range from 23 metres to 27 metres in length and are based in Dubai, Beirut and Cannes. Each yacht can travel to a number of exotic destinations but it is up to the individual members to design their own
cruising calendar using a real-time, online scheduler or with the assistance of the Club’s concierge service.

Once aboard, members of The IFA Yacht Ownership Club will be attended by a fully qualified and professional captain, deckhand and steward. Each yacht comfortably sleeps up to eight guests in four excellently appointed ensuite cabins. Equipment on board includes the latest in smart technology - only to be expected in yachts costing in excess of AED 15 million (Euro 3.3 million). Down below, twin Caterpillar engines allow for cruising speeds of up to 28 knots.

“IFA Cannes takes you to the most desirable Mediterranean cruising destinations, stretching from St Tropez to Monte Carlo, from Majorca to Malta and beyond. IFA Beirut covers the Greek Islands to Sharm el Sheikh and IFA Dubai cruises the Arabian Gulf and the coast of Oman.

“Whether you are looking for that special family break, a business lunch or a trip with a difference, the reality of having a fleet of luxury yachts at your disposal, just as if you owned one, is now possible. This level of convenience and access would be hard to achieve without The IFA Yacht Ownership Club. And of course this is what you would  expect as a member of one of the most innovative and exclusive lifestyle membership clubs in the world,” added Moriarty.