THIS SUMMER I WILL...

When it comes to chartering yachts to unique and exciting destinations Edmiston can consistently outperform the competition - but it’s not just the yacht or the destination that makes them stand out, it is the exciting experiences they can deliver whilst onboard.

Here is Edmiston’s top pick of activities for summer 2013:

Cycle the Tour De France

This summer Edmiston can arrange for guests to cycle a part of the actual Tour De France course and explore the beautiful mountainous landscape of Corsica and the bustling city of Marseille.

Yacht of choice: This summer Reborn is sailing around the Mediterranean. This 249ft yacht comes complete with an onboard concierge, spa, cinema and a six metre jet pool.

How to go: Charter available from €495,000 per week.

Go cave swimming with the family

Situated just off the coast of Capri is the Blue Grotto - one of just a handful of caves in the world flooded with emerald light. Edmiston enables guests to experience this stunning natural wonder through intimate cave dives.

Yacht of choice: Blending sophistication and fun Mim offers onboard facilities catered towards the whole family. With double and triple room formations and a large swim and sun deck, she provides the perfect base for adventurous families.

How to go: Charter available from €160,000 per week.

Swim with whales

In a once in a lifetime experience, sail to Tahiti with Edmiston this summer and swim with Blue, Minke, Fin and Whale sharks.

Yacht of choice: Ohana features large entertainment areas that are complemented with superb accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. She also holds two tenders and a range of watersports equipment including windsurfers, skis, diving equipment and a sailing dinghy.

How to go: Charter available from €160,000 per week.

See Mudmen in Papa New Guinea

Witness firsthand 100 tribes coming together for this cultural event in the town of Goroka, Papa New Guinea. Held annually in September, this gathering is the largest of its kind and showcases traditional music, dance and culture.

Yacht of Choice: Built for adventure, TV is a 79 metre vessel with a master suite that occupies the entire top deck, a 20 metre waterslide, a pool and swim up bar.

How to go: Charter available from €850,000 per week.

Fly like a bird

For adrenaline junkies there’s only one ‘must do’ activity this summer and that’s airboarding. Set sail with Edmiston around Croatia and soar above the waves powered by a personal jet pack.

Yacht of Choice: Designed by Giorgio Armani, Mariu is one of the most elegant yachts available. With six luxurious cabins, two of which can be turned into twins, this yacht lends itself to the ideal family getaway.

How to go: Charter available from €185,000 per week.

Dine at three Michelin star restaurants in one day

St Tropez, Cannes and Monte Carlo, are a roll call of the most glamorous destinations in the world. Sailing in the region Edmiston offers an opportunity to dine in not one but three Michelin starred restaurants in just 24 hours.

Yacht of Choice: The DB9 is the king of sports yachts. Skimming along the waves at 28 knots, she boasts three pools an outdoor cinema and an array of sports and recreational equipment.

How to go: Charter available from €190,000 per week.

Scubadive under a volcano

Edmiston recommends exploring the Lipari Islands off the coast of Sicily where days can be whiled away scuba diving under volcanoes around the rugged coastline and exploring the incredible sights around the islands.

Yacht of choice: Classic yet contemporary, 4You is the perfect choice for sailing around the Mediterranean. She offers panoramic views from her large sundeck and a view of the stars from the sky lounge.

How to go: Charter available from €185,000 per week

See the midnight sun

During the summer months in Norway the sun never sets and there’s no better way to capture this magnificent experience than at sea. Edmiston charters two yachts in Norway for those wanting to experience a 24-hour day.

Yacht of choice: Legend is a classically inspired yacht with its very own Michelin stared chef onboard. Utopia has a duplex sundeck with 360-degree views, Jacuzzi and sweeping staircases.

How to go: Charter Legend from €185,000 per week. Charter Utopia from €435,000 per week

Brave the legendary Chimaera Monster

Head into the depths of the Taurus Mountain range in Lycia, Turkey, and witness the natural phenomenon of the “burning mountain”.  Legend has it that the flames are the last breath of a nearby-buried Chimaera, a monster with the head of a lion, body of a goat and a tail of a snake, who was slayed a 1,000 years ago.

Yacht of choice: Charter Paramour to sail around the East Mediterranean. She is a medium sized yacht with a wealth of facilities onboard including a trampoline, banana boat and scuba diving gear.

How to go: Charter available from €135,000 per week

Windsurf faster than a car

For a thrilling ride head to Naxos the largest of the Cyclades group of islands in Greece. The island feels the full force of the Meltemi wind during the summer months of July and August making for perfect windsurfing conditions. Difficult to reach without a yacht, Naxos is a quiet haven away from the bustling crowds of mainland Greece.

Yacht of choice: Contemporary and elegant, Blue Vision, is the perfect yacht for sailing around the Greek islands whilst indulging in water sports. Windsurfs, waterskis and snorkeling equipment are all onboard, along with a Jacuzzi and room to accommodate 12 guests.

How to go: Charter available from €125,000 per week.