Experience True Luxury

Fine dining beachside, whilst gazing over the pink sand towards the blue water beyond, becomes the highlight of many unforgettable Bermuda vacations. But one indulgence tops even that: fine dining aboard your own private yacht while gazing back at the islands, accompanied by a dozen of your closest friends, family members or business associates.

If that kind of luxury floats your boat, then step aboard MV Venetian, the perfectly appointed yacht with the stellar reputation for hosting private dinners, as well as A-list cocktail parties, high-powered business meetings, once-in-a-lifetime weddings and romantic overnight cruises. An attentive crew makes sure you don't have to lift a finger — except to sip your favourite cocktail — during the entire culinary adventure.

From the fly bridge above to the commodious staterooms below, Italian-style furnishings and décor exude elegance onboard the 100-foot Venetian. The motor vessel features a huge entertaining area on the fly bridge, with a marble-and-granite bar running athwartship, where guests enjoy their favourite libations. Linger under the sun or gaze up at the stars from a comfortable chaise, while cosy lounge seating makes a great spot to converse.

With flexible points of embarkation, you can craft your own itinerary. One magical route launches from Hamilton Harbour, cruises up to Royal Naval Dockyard, then weaves back towards port through a chain of lovely little islands. Order your yacht to stop almost anywhere so you can jump into the azure sound. Snorkel amongst the coral reefs, swim in the crystalline waters, or simply bob amidst the natural beauty of Bermuda.

Pick any dreamy spot amongst hundreds of pretty islands for your crew to set anchor and serve you a scrumptious meal, complemented by top-shelf spirits and wines and served by a first-class waitstaff.

Against a stunning Bermudian backdrop, enjoy a barbecue of tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, lamb or baby back ribs. Or have a gourmet lunch on the aft deck, choosing from lobster salad with endive and pistachio vinaigrette, tuna and beef tartare with roasted artichoke and an aged balsamic reduction, chilled cucumber soup with prawns, or other fabulous appetizers. For your main course, pick from Angus beef ravioli with brunoise vegetables, grilled salmon steak topped with macadamia paste, linguini with jumbo shrimp and fresh basil, pan-seared rock fish with toasted almond and fried banana, and many other luscious options.

Candlelit dinners are even more unforgettable — fresh oysters, southwestern olive Niçoise salad, lobster-tail and crab-cake timbale, veal scaloppini, beef tenderloin, grilled steak, roasted free-range chicken, grilled New Zealand lamb, pan-seared jumbo shrimp and more — each delectable choice more tempting than the one before. The seemingly endless menu of premium Italian and American wines rivals that of any fine restaurant back on shore.

For dessert, the fresh raspberry smoothie with white chocolate shavings and the cinnamon-banana magic pancake roll with vanilla ice cream are just two of the many decadent options that lure diners.

In case you happen to be the president of a large corporation or small country, MV Venetian is equipped with state-of-the-art satellite communication systems to keep you connected to the world. (295-3503, www.diningbermuda.com/venetian)

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