Yacht Loon | What It Takes To Prepare For A $540 000 Holiday

[@PsRohrbaugh]

What? I got a notification from Jared?! Cannot wait!

[@jaredwatney]

haha. Its been a minute!

[@PsRohrbaugh]

​@@jaredwatneyIt has, glad to see you still uploading videos! I'm halfway through and this is amazing. Wonderful cinematography and audio. A+

[@Blair_vb]

Pleasure having you and the boys on board! Can’t wait to see what we get up to in the future 🔥

[@jaredwatney]

Blaire! You are a legend and we can only hope to work with you more in future!

[@greggb557]

Blair.. your content is great.. been LOVING it. But when you see this slick work.. you see next level. I hope you took notes and are learning from your fellow Saffa, Jared. Blair.. keep up the Loon content!!

[@grondhero]

And now, *Nina* is part of the crew! _Loon_ is hitting the KZbin algorithm, so I guess I really _do_ need to subscribe. 😉

[@jaredwatney]

If you going to do something, do it properly… exactly what they doing 😎

[@tingeling953]

This is Awesome, seems like all my favorite youtubers comes together around Loon. Awesome Jared . Epic filming, epic cutting, epic transitions, epic everything.

[@jaredwatney]

There are very little that are as open to media production as Loon. Also with a boat this pretty, it’s hard not to want to show it off.

[@kennethalpvik7255]

Loon is the new Arience..? 😇

[@ChosenOne6666]

The man, myth, and legend is back.

[@jaredwatney]

Ha! Love it! Thanks mate

[@firemedicseven]

I struggle with spending $5000 for a week of vacation and there are people that can afford half a million for a week. That is crazy and awesome at the same time. What an experience it would be to spend a week on that gorgeous vessel!!

[@jaredwatney]

Definitely reserved for the ultra wealthy but an experience even they would struggle to forget I think. Thanks for watching

[@brolohalflemming7042]

I think that's the magic of the charter experience. The crews and management go to a lot of effort to make everything perfect and create that experience. Loon has the reputation for doing this very well, and it's up to the guests to decide how much their experiences and memories are worth. If it's a group chartering, super yachts have 12 guest limit so the cost becomes "only" $45k a head, which is closer to other luxury holidays. Sure, you'd still need to be wealthy, but you'll get that ultra-wealthy experience!

[@firemedicseven]

@@brolohalflemming7042 I would love to be able to do it just once.

[@kb9liq]

Takes me three months to make $5000 so no way I can spend that much in a week. Would take my wife over 5 months to make over $5000

[@brolohalflemming7042]

@@kb9liq It's certainly not cheap, but there are ways. I used to run a business and we'd get offers of corporate hospitality packages, which included charters. There were more expensive things, like hospitality at F1 races and major sports events. I also know people who've retired, downsized and used some of that money to treat themselves. If there's a group of friends doing this around the same time, cost is more manageable.

[@colin.chaffers]

Great to see you making a super yacht videos again, you set the standard for all Vblogs. Go Jared

[@jaredwatney]

That's really kind. Thanks Colin!

[@alex_aka_dev]

What a sick edit well done guys! I already miss the crew and the good vibes! Until our next big project Loon🔥 massive shoutout to the OA boys and Loon crew for capturing all this amazing footage!

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks for playing an important part in the shoot Alex

[@rotebaron26]

Yeah its been about 4 years!! Nice to have u back!

[@jaredwatney]

Feels like 40. Thanks for being here

[@AVMamfortas]

I would hazard that Jared has done more for advertising and displaying the industry than any of the many other splendid folk (Such as Nina the CrewChef) who have followed in his footsteps. He is the leader in the at-sea, super yacht, you tube experience.

[@jaredwatney]

You are to kind. Thanks so much for the support. Luckily none of us are in competition and we are simply leading the way forward for more media creation in yachting. An inevitable increase in media in yachting will benefit all of us and we are all just happy to be here 😎

[@dmmness]

I follow the MY Loon here on youtube. It is a fun channel to watch and it is cool to see how everything in their industry works. Jared, I actually found this type of lifestyle and cool yachting experiences through your videos, years ago. Your videos gave me the bug to watch these types of videos and now I follow a few others in this industry. Thanks Dude!!

[@WiLNorCaL]

What an amazing vessel/platform to create an inspiring experience on the water. Crew seems to always stretch and strive to provide the ultimate experience. Thanks for a glimpse of what they do to stage a charter... Cheers

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks for being here. Appreciate the comment!

[@sharonfreiburg8234]

Camera work is amazing .....editing is phenomenal. Well done Ocean Air Media

[@that_cricket_guy6767]

I remember watching videos of Jared when he was the deck hand on the red eye shift! It is crazy to see how far you’ve come and I can’t wait to see where this goes!!

[@jaredwatney]

That’s so epic man. Thank you for being around as long as you have!

[@stevozrepto5558]

Me too 😊😊😊

[@richieduck67]

Masterfully created and edited amazing

[@jaredwatney]

Thank you! We have a great team here at Ocean Air Media

[@murda2999]

Another great job of photography!

[@michael954]

Jared what's happened Arience we don't see their videos any more, you had such a fantastic crew on that yacht it was always fun watching

[@jaredwatney]

I miss the Arience days a lot. Especially after making videos like this with Loon. Unfortunately we just didn’t have the opportunity to do what Loon is doing now with their channel. They still a highly successful platform for charter but no longer active on socials. For now…

[@vin103]

dayummm you guys. this is how you do content in the yachting industry. Why - cause your future clients are watching and loving the storytelling and characters ;) keep it UPPPP

[@forresthoward5868]

Very well done video!

[@motoryachtloon]

What an awesome video Jared! Was an absolute pleasure to have you and your team onboard. Looking forward to the next video in the series. 🛥️🥂

[@jaredwatney]

What a show you guys put on. Damn. Thanks for having me Team Loon 👌🏼 To more and more and more

[@tomriley5790]

Wow, what amazing levels of service! I'd feel guilty about having a shower or sitting on the bed though if I knew it meant someone was going to have to come and do all that! Amazing work that the crew does!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing life on a beautiful yacht.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

SICK VIDEO OF AN AMAZING YACHT. GO JARED!

[@jaredwatney]

Thank you Paul!!!

[@victorvandyke9898]

Glad to see you back Boykie!

[@cbrusharmy]

Loon and her crew look like a lot of fun.

[@jaredwatney]

They are!

[@uwee4188]

You should do a Video next Year on NautiStyles when their Yacht is finished in Turkey

[@jaredwatney]

They read their comments. Suggest it and if they keen, I’m keen.

[@SvikDK]

Another amazing video from you, and with one of my fav. boats Loon :)

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks for watching 🥂 appreciate you being here

[@julesforsyth2996]

I do subscribe to Loon and its brilliant, its getting better and better every week.

[@markuswunsch]

Loon really has an incredible youtube presence -> their own channel which is pretty awesome, then the crew chef and now here

[@jaredwatney]

Pretty powerful hey. Shows what happens when a vessel is willing to be in the limelight.

[@dougberry1011]

Subscribed to Loon as I have subscribed to Nina @ Thecrewchef for a couple years. The Loon has MTU engines as well and I’m retired from MTU America so bonus. Beautiful boat. Have enjoyed your videos as well Jared. How are you doing flying your plane.

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks Doug. Still absolutely love my plane and I am playing with the idea of really going full steam with a second Channel just for Aviation

[@ronniedavis3273]

Great insight on your crew and all the planning that goes on!

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

What an amazing collaboration! Nicely done Jared and Loon!

[@michaeljugadora5073]

Been a moment since I've seen a vlog from you sir! glad to see your videos again.

[@jaredwatney]

More to come! Thanks for being here

[@niknoks7638]

These ‘girls n boys’ certainly earn their money .......I wouldn’t ever begrudge them their ‘tip’ from the guests .....awesome vid 👏

[@therealfacts80]

Great job Jarod I enjoyed it

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks man 🫡

[@daviddellit8344]

WOW! A stunning promo for Loon!

[@olekuhtz1491]

9:06 - is this the 'Dante' silver cutlery by Robbe & Berking? :D

[@6T03S]

What cam are you using? Amazing clips on POV, 😮

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Love the video footage Jared! You and your team continue to amaze with the quality shooting and editing. One thing from a content perspective, I kinda feel it over the top for the cabin stew's to constantly be cleaning and fixing the beds after EVERY use! I am definitely not use to that level of service! I would be just fine to have a daily clean, Excellent food, and a seaborne adventure. Don't get me wrong, I think these girls work very hard (Loon and other yachts you have showcased). Personally, the best of my day (if I were onboard) would be having early morning coffee with the captain on the bridge! I'm an old sailor at heart, can't sleep in, and love seeing a boat in operation. Thanks, Jared.

[@jaredwatney]

As a guest you can request the interior to not have to keep making beds etc but the standard is to keep absolute 5* service. Should you as a guest want less attention, you can simply request it.

[@zeinpretorius229]

Been watching m/y loon for a bit, can’t believe how many South Africans are on the boat. Can’t wait to start my carrreer as a yachtie

[@jaredwatney]

Yeah it was awesome to see!

[@clifbradley]

The reunion we all needed......Jared and Dean back together again

[@Cr4z33_YT]

I wish my house had the same attention at cleaning like on these yachts. The amount of cleaning jobs is insane. 😮

[@jaredwatney]

hahaha. Hire yourself a few deckhands ;)

[@capicolaspicy]

Epic vessel, epic crew!

[@seantwomey396]

Part of the magic is the mystery. An excellent video.

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks Sean!

[@alisavas9526]

What a legend! Great episode 👏

[@itsraorama]

He's back finally! Let's go braaa!

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks for the warm welcome man 🥂

[@ah244895]

Loved this video, of course am already subscribed to Loon…

[@jaredwatney]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kurransands9161]

Favorite yacht 💯💯

[@jaredwatney]

For good reason.

[@NielsFM]

The video cuts are an experience.

[@DI55H]

thoses transitionsssss!!!!!

[@greggb557]

Jared and Dan Mace in a collab could very well deliver the world the best KZbin video it will ever see.

[@jaredwatney]

I sent him a picture of this comment 👌🏼

[@jimmymac63]

I had to laugh at the, "You would never go to the same restaurant for..." comment. I am a retired Police Officer, most every morning...hell...EVERY morning, it was the number 3 breakfast meal for me at McDonalds. Getting up at 0430 to be ready to go by 0515 and at work by 0530, only afforded me McDonalds!

[@jaredwatney]

hahaha ok ok ok but you know what I mean. The above sounds like routine rather than choice.

[@mcapps1]

​@@jaredwatneythat's rich coming from a yachtie. Get a real job and drop the act as if you're the primary.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

This is not an insult in the slightest, because I'm in the "same boat" 😂 as you. However that comment about eating out is for the 0.01%, not us normal folks. The last boat Jared did a video about cost 185,000 euros per week to charter... So yeah.

[@jimmymac63]

@@PsRohrbaugh No offense taken because you are 100 percent right lol

[@maimoooonaah]

Love the content. Keep it up 👌🏼❤️

[@jaredwatney]

Thank you 🙌

[@alex0589]

Lots of respect for the crew (except that one guy who missed his line throw, we all saw you on IG, you know who you are) Been following them for a little while and it's like the whole crew was asked to "Jared" (yes i turned your name into a verb) The captain is young and laid back so that seems to trickle down to the crew, making for a veeeryy relaxed boat on screen, can you comment about if this is the standard in the industry or an exception? Is my assessment wrong?

[@jaredwatney]

Haha that may be the first time I have been used as a verb. A boat crew and type of person definitely filters down from the captain. Everyone onboard is proud to be on Loon and it shows. Having a crew like this is what separates great boats from the crowd. The ability to offer crew a unique package, be it unique locations, holiday, good pay, a spot on a vessel in the limelight, a family style crew etc. It’s not the “norm” and there really is no norm. Each vessel is run differently. Each vessel attracts a different type of client.

[@joesphbest3120]

I see your back, is your back better? missed you and your video's

[@jaredwatney]

Yes thanks so much for asking. As long as I am not lifting crazy amounts of heavy items, I'm solid

[@gislo]

sick editing, loved it!

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks for watching 🥂

[@simil252]

Amazing vacation yes, but forgot to mention what an incredible vessel is Loon. One of the most incredible super yacht on the water ❤

[@markharkey2480]

Great job Jared!

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks Mark!

[@tonysmith9061]

Love Loon and Nina!

[@ianhamilton396]

Shout out to Chef Nina who didn't quite make this video.

[@jaredwatney]

If she was onboard, she would have been there :)

[@theyachtchefs]

got the second chance draw...

[@kennethalpvik7255]

Great content - as always! 😃🙌🏻❤️

[@jaredwatney]

Thank you so much 😊

[@forthrightnight]

Great video making.

[@TheOUboy]

Gret Video as usual. Nice to see the hard work done in background being showcased. I follow both Chefs and Loon,

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks for the comment! Appreciate you being here

[@clifbradley]

Background music is kind of loud Jared. Might want to turn it down some. Really drowned out the audio of Maxine talking, but overall, like all your videos...awesome

[@grumblewoof4721]

I'd like to see the cost breakdown of a $540,000 7 day holiday on MY Loon. I guess there is the crew wages, fuel, food, maintenance, port fees, inspections and compliance, pilot fees, costs of finance if the boat or anything on it is bought on credit, internet. But what else ? And how much profit - !0,20,50% ?

[@ericduany2809]

Jared, is that some gray I’m noticing? Or just the lighting? On a serious note I’m dipping my toes in the world of boat content creation. Got any suggestions for capturing audio in interviews while on a budget setup and using an iPhone as the camera?

[@jaredwatney]

Very very grey. Maybe 50% 😅 Spend a little more, get the gear you want and grow into the better gear 👌🏼 Worst case … sell it 😊

[@johnkelly7264]

Have you got the new chase boat yet? Could we have a feature on it when possible?.

[@michaelmaas5544]

I just watched it

[@johnkelly7264]

@@michaelmaas5544 Just saw it 2. Thanx.

[@jaredwatney]

Loon has just posted a video on it!

[@PsRohrbaugh]

2:10 Long-time viewers know all about cleaning teak 😂

[@jaredwatney]

only the REALLLLLLLY long time viewers. Thanks Paul!

[@athommen1]

@@jaredwatneyI had the pleasure to watch that video. Your next step is posting new videos while flying 😅 Always happy to watch your videos, no matter the channel

[@perolovbrenegard9106]

Awesome video BUT PLS. no music in the background when you talk to the crew members..😊😊

[@Raywilliamjohnston1]

That night shift is brutal. 1500-0500? That needs sorting

[@jaredwatney]

Mine was midnight to 2pm with a 2h break. Not sure if any night watch shifts are easy ones

[@iamrrtrendyj]

Lovely 🎉

[@jjlpinct]

Awesome

[@markelliott585]

Greetings from Colorado, Jared! Your recent vids, the last 5 or 6 videos chronologically, show quite disparate information. Each is significantly different in terms of production, quantity of time, who is speaking and what's the topic. Oh yeah, then there's quality. Then there's your audience. Like he Looky Lou's who never have nor ever will. Then there's front or back from simply producers or consumers. These are huge piles of STUFF to consider, ALL of which is often as different as power vs sail or horses vs cars in terms of community. Now that your personal job constraints and opportunities have changed in the last year. I😮😮s there something you could do with the role of Captain? You are a dang-nappit Captain, Jared. The videos you produce are unique. Your eye for describing each position on board, the minutia of how it does and does not work and the hugestest component is that you seem to have access to multiple yachts infrequent succession. Could you promote this role as a foundation AND centerpiece for all types of KZbin audience? Including a how to /consultant channel for Superior owners and mega got captains to change or improve operations? After all, we are talking about people who think NOTHING of throwing down $500k to $5mil, all in, for A WEEK of R&R? EVERYbody would kill to be a fly on THAT wall. Yo.

[@cybersmurfen]

Intrestin video Jared. Turn down background music during interviews, it is diffiult to hear what they say.

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks 😊

[@tintinmeyer1968]

Are you from South Africa ?

[@albertrenart1742]

Top

[@jaredwatney]

Thanks for being here

[@matty2timez708]

3pm to 5am shift. so a 14 hour shift? Pretty brutal...min 2:35ish to 2:41...I assume he misspoke?

[@jaredwatney]

Hey Matty, nope. This is pretty normal on charters to be pulling hours like this. Each boat runs a different show. Arience was Midnight until 2pm with a 2h break in the middle or something like that.

[@PeterKocic]

What are the expenses? Fuel cost? Food?

[@furycorp]

The kitchen and the food look so amazing but then... That plastic cutting board with all those little plastic shavings noooooooooooooooo lol.

[@trapperjohn6089]

If I were a billionaire, any super yacht crew would love to get me as a guest. I would insist that they be allowed to eat with me at the table. I would insist that they would be allowed to party with me in the saloon. It would be as much their charter, as it was my own. Any time that they were off duty, they should be considered by the rest of the crew as a guest.

[@anirudhchandran96]

What Yacht model is this?

[@pikkis2011]

Where do the golf balls go? Do they float? Or just sink to the bottom…

[@jaredwatney]

Fish food golf balls that dissolve within 24h

[@pikkis2011]

@@jaredwatney great to hear. Didn’t know such balls exist

[@6thgraderfriends]

Were they barefoot while vacuuming?

[@DanielBengtsson]

Cool! :-)

[@fluffi8161]

Is Loon a 24.000.000 yacht from 2010?

[@no_clot_shot1128]

Is Maxine still on the board of Loon?

[@jaredwatney]

She was on the video haha.

[@no_clot_shot1128]

@@jaredwatney yes I know but you shot that video sometime ago right?

[@hubschenk1652]

The yacht is great! But 540,000 for a week? How many guests, 12? (= 45'000 / guest)...😵‍💫

[@markusweimar3539]

Where can you and your crew be hired? is that still possible?

[@jaredwatney]

Hi Markus Yes ofcourse. www.oceanairmedia.com We look forward to hearing from you.

[@douglasburch2320]

I enjoyed the video, however, respectfully said, you never told the viewer anything about the motor yacht Loon. Length, tonnage, number of guest rooms, number of crew etc.

[@jaredwatney]

Episode 1 - preparation for charter. Episode 2 - The full walkthrough of Loon. Episode 2 - Dedicated chef episode Stay tuned for EP2

[@Vales-h4o]

❤❤❤❤

[@davidragsdale7923]

I might not feel so comfortable spending so much money on a private charter where every member of the crew is trying to become a KZbin celeb. But I do realize that there are plenty of very wealthy people for whom this would be a plus.

[@jaredwatney]

On most yachts you have no idea who is looking after you and your family for the trip. On loon they may begin to feel like people you can trust and know before you even step onboard

[@goodson77784]

you're going grey Jared

[@morrispearl9981]

Is it always the case the all of the deck department people are male, and all of the interior department people are female?

[@jaredwatney]

On most yachts this is usually the case but there quite a few boats where female deck crew are in place and same for male stewards.

[@fanatecdriver8851]

Definitely south africans on board of loon 😂

[@marvona3531]

👍🌺👍🌺👍🌺

[@neacienation]

Where is Nina?

[@jaredwatney]

At the time of the video, Nina was only just joining a few days later

[@ptewilks2634]

Again music tooooo loud

[@jaredwatney]

Would love to know what device you watching on?

[@Gukerl]

$540 000 per person???

[@jaredwatney]

For the boat per week + expenses.

[@themeatpopsicle]

Yachty life is mostly cleaning

[@jaredwatney]

100% accurate

[@joesphbest3120]

I've been watching them before you got there. Is your girl with you?

[@jaredwatney]

She is indeed. Thanks for asking. We all know YT loves Bec more than Jared ;) Don't blame ya