Queen of the Show!
We at Waypoint Yacht Charter Services were so honored to be the first charter brokers to be personally invited by Stabbert Maritime for a scheduled private tour of the newly launched 145′ M/Y Devotion! When my partner Don Hall and I headed to Seattle’s Boats Afloat show on opening day, we were more than a little excited to view the ‘Queen of the Show.’
Formerly the Marjorie Morningstar, the M/Y Devotion is 143 feet of one of the most beautifully redesigned boats we’ve seen. As we boarded for our ‘exclusive’ onboard tour, we were immediately aware of the attention to detail that the interior design team, Cheryl Stabberrt and Sharon Redding, have given her. All I can say is… elegant, stunning, thoughtfully designed…clearly a labor of love.
Added considerations were given towards inclusive design on the main floor with widened doorways and space around the master stateroom berth for guests with varying levels of mobility. Extra handholds in the master head give additional security for guests. Although not a complete Universal Design product, the fact that this company is thinking about their refits with regards to Inclusive Design concepts, is an honorable mention as the private yacht industry begins to realize the desire and needs of all travelers.
I look forward to working with Stabbert Maritime as they bid “Bon Voyage” to Captain Simon and crew when they head out of the Ballard Locks and south along the West Coast of the Americas for her maiden charter voyage, later this fall. Charter itineraries are available for the Sea of Cortez, the Mexican Riviera and Costa Rica as the “Queen of the Show” embarks on her 2008-2009 charter season. Contact us if you’re interested.
Congratulations on this amazing ‘extreme makeover’ and I look forward to bringing her itinerary options to my clients!
October 18th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
This sounds like a great boat. What a way to cruise the Sea of Cortez or Costa Rica!
Congratulations on getting the exclusive tour – and thanks for bringing a well-designed boat to the attention of the disability community.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Thank you, Scott
Stay tuned to our website listing for Devotion as her expanding itineraries into the following summer schedules are posted.