Following your home nation through to the world cup is a dream for many football fans but instead of dredging through airports and staying around the hotel pool all week, why not consider the opportunity of chartering a Megayacht to South Africa? The region, renowned for its abundance of natural beauty and known as the "adventure capital of the world" is about to play host to one of the most popular international events, ever.

Chartering a yacht will take you around the beautiful golden coasts and clear blue waters, offering relaxation, travel, adventure and luxurious accommodation in one go with the added opportunity to take the yacht to marinas near the main stadiums so you never miss a match.

For a taste of what the 2010 World Cup experience could really be like, here are just a few yachts that will be available for charter:

Charter Arkley Yacht
The magnificent 60m Megayacht Arkley is available to charter for the World Cup, through Imperial Yachts, offering enviable luxury, cruising and access to the sporting event watched worldwide.

The 60m Lürssen Yacht, Arkley was built in 2010 and features sophisticated exterior stlying by world renowned designer Espen Oeino. Arkley boasts a luxurious, contemporary style throughout her Mark Berryman designed interior, blending relaxation and adventure in equal measure.

Numerous enviable features aboard the sea-faring giant include a wind-protected Jacuzzi and sun bathing area on the top deck, offering stunning views with wide entertaining areas. Her toys and tender are there to make the most of a fun cruise, with Jet Skis, sea bobs and access to the professional diving room from the huge bathing platform.

Power yacht Arkley offers comfort and firm handling at her top speed of 15.5 knots, powered by twin Caterpillar Engines with a range of 7,000 nautical miles.

For more information and charter rates, please contact Imperial Yachts.

Charter Farewell Yacht
For those who prefer the freedom of a sailing yacht, why not charter the astonishing Farewell yacht, available through Nauta. The 30m Sloop yacht is available for charter for the World Cup 2010. Designed by Bruce Farr, a designer known for his performance cruisers, Farewell is constructed mostly of light weight carbon fibre.

Built by Southern Wind Shipyard in 2006, sailing yacht Farewell is fully equipped with state-of-the-art riggings, sails, mast and boom. The Megayacht controls great performance and offers a palatial stay alongside the exhilaration that comes with sailing a yacht of such beauty.

The Interior has been masterfully crafted, using wooden elements to compliment the red furnishings and a curved aesthetic theme throughout. Farewell also holds six plasma TV screens, satellite antenna with Sky TV, hi-fi systems, CD/DVD, Home Theatre in the saloon and a Playstation in the two twin cabins.

Able to accommodate eight guests, Farewell holds an owner's studio, master cabin, VIP cabin and two twin cabins all with en-suite. She also has space for 4-5 crew aboard the expansive vessel.

Farewell is capable of achieving 12 knots at max speed through an extra 305hp Cummings engine.

For more information and charter rates, please contact Nauta Yachts.

The Ultimate way to arrive at the World Cup
Chartering a luxury yacht is the ultimate way to access the World Cup this year, offering absolute luxury, comfort and freedom against the truly stunning backdrop of South Africa.

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