The buzz surrounding the yacht Savannah in the Netflix movie The Woman in Cabin 10 has resulted in a significant rise in charter inquiries. And why not? Hit shows like The White Lotus have spawned spikes in bookings to the filming destinations, after all. Pelorus is taking the notion of the Netflix whodunnit a step further with murder mystery yacht charters. In fact, Pelorus’ expedition team and actors put their heads together to create full storylines, weaving the mystery into your itinerary. You can experience the fun just one of the nights you’re aboard or over the course of a few days—and a few destinations, too. These are just three options.
The 148-foot (45-meter) Celestia (top and above) is an authentic phinisi, a traditional two-masted sailing vessel from Indonesia. She spends her time in the waters of Indonesia and the larger Coral Triangle. The Coral Triangle is a region in the Pacific incorporating six countries’ waters, nicknamed the “Amazon of the Sea” for its abundant marine life. Remarkably, about three quarters of all the coral species in the world live here.
This makes diving during a Celestia charter a popular activity. Pelorus incorporates that into the murder mystery yacht charter experience. Start your morning, for example, diving amid the coral in Raja Ampat and uncovering clues. Throughout the day, culminating in sunset cocktails on deck and a beach dinner, you’ll unravel the puzzle. Don’t be surprised, though, if an unusual “found” message or two is among the all-too-convenient clues.
If you want to go big, it’s hard to beat murder mystery yacht charters aboard one of the most famous superyachts in the world, Christina O. The late Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis acquired this 325-footer (99-meter) when she was a decommissioned naval frigate. He had her refitted into a yacht for entertaining the world’s elite. Singers Maria Callas and Frank Sinatra enjoyed her luxury areas. So, too, did actresses Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, along with UK prime minister Winston Churchill.
Christina O is available in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. For your murder mystery yacht charter, the plotline could be set in the 1950s, complementing the yacht, perhaps with a scream emanating from the upper deck. Or, it could involve government and criminal spies along the famed French Riviera. Regardless, Pelorus is including real-life events into the script. You’ll even find some clues hidden away in a special bar aboard. Hint: It’s the bar where Churchill met John F. Kennedy.
Just one look at Sequoia tells you she’s special. This 100-footer (30.5-meter), a schooner, is entirely hand built of wood in Indonesia. The craftsmanship emanates from every corner of every room, too. Wood envelopes you in the staterooms and the lounges, and teak of course is underfoot in the alfresco areas. Fittingly, Sequoia cruises the waters of her home country, visiting Komodo, Raja Ampat, and the Spice Islands.
The Pelorus team has a “Murder in Paradise” theme for your charter. Don’t worry, you’re not a suspect… or are you? A series of clues will reveal all to you and your party (the yacht has three staterooms). They’re for you to uncover along the tucked-away beaches and colorful coral you’ll encounter on your voyage. Additionally, Balinese costumes and candlelit dinners make the experience all the more special.
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