{"id":435,"date":"2015-03-10T15:09:51","date_gmt":"2015-03-10T14:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/magazine\/?p=435"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:03:21","slug":"celebrity-yacht-holidays-of-the-50s-and-60s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/celebrity-yacht-holidays-of-the-50s-and-60s\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Celebrity Yacht Holidays of the \u201950s and \u201960s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The image of the classic&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/de\/sailing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sailing holiday<\/a>&nbsp;has forever been one of&nbsp;glamour, style and elegance. You feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin as you sail by incredible coastal scenery &#8211; and <strong>what could be more elegant than lounging on the deck of a gorgeous yacht with a cocktail in hand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as glamorous as they still are today, the original celebrity yacht holidays &#8211; and their pioneers, the classic sex bombs of the &#8217;50s and &#8217;60s &#8211; continue to dazzle us with their timeless outfits, sexy bikini bods and iconic<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/top-ten-most-beautiful-yachts-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\"> superyachts<\/a>. We obsessed over them back then and we continue to obsess over them now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ol><li><a href=\"#so-here-they-are-our-favorite-celebrity-yacht-holidays-of-the-50-s-and-60-s-sailing-gorgeous-iconic-yachts\">So, here they are, our favorite celebrity yacht holidays of the &#8217;50s and &#8217;60s sailing gorgeous, iconic yachts:<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#brigitte-bardot\">Brigitte Bardot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#audrey-hepburn\">Audrey Hepburn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#grace-kelly\">Grace Kelly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#elizabeth-taylor\">Elizabeth Taylor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#lauren-bacall\">Lauren Bacall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#elke-sommer\">Elke Sommer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sophia-loren\">Sophia Loren<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#john-f-kennedy\">John F. Kennedy<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-here-they-are-our-favorite-celebrity-yacht-holidays-of-the-50-s-and-60-s-sailing-gorgeous-iconic-yachts\">So, here they are, <strong>our favorite celebrity yacht holidays of the &#8217;50s and &#8217;60s sailing gorgeous, iconic yachts<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-436\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5259289373_6f4854c364_o_guhpc6.jpg\" alt=\"Grace Kelly, 1953\" class=\"wp-image-436 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1255px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1255\/1280;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grace Kelly, 1953<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brigitte-bardot\">Brigitte Bardot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When one of the world\u2019s sexiest actresses made her way to St Tropez in the &#8217;50s to star in And God Created Woman, she had no idea just how much of an effect she would have on this sleepy, peaceful fishing town on the far western edge of the Cote D\u2019Azure. After Bardot starred in this iconic film, she helped cement St Tropez as a hotspot for celebrity yacht holidays, solidifying its reputation worldwide for glamour, luxury, and illicit pleasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This beautiful coastal town never looked back.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-437\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bardot_zxy85n.png\" alt=\"Brigitte Bardot Celebrity Yacht Holidays of the &#039;50s and &#039;60s\" class=\"wp-image-437 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 931px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 931\/934;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brigitte Bardot, 1963<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Today, 100,000 visitors trample<a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/saint-tropez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;St Tropez<\/a>&nbsp;each day during summer, and the locals of this stunning French village continue to&nbsp;prosper through their image as one of the world&#8217;s most glamorous sailing destinations. At the Vieux Port, superyachts sit side by side in millionaire moorings and <strong>travelers flock from all over the world to get a glimpse of the rich and famous strolling its beautiful beaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bardot still lives in the St Tropez area, so if you&#8217;re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of the famous style icon. Get the best of the celebrity yacht holidays of the &#8217;60s!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-447\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Brigitte-Bardot_zdvo2v.jpg\" alt=\"Brigitte Bardot, 1968\" class=\"wp-image-447 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 980px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 980\/551;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brigitte Bardot, 1968<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"audrey-hepburn\">Audrey Hepburn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Breakfast at Tiffany&#8217;s<\/em> star had our hearts from the very beginning. Always stylish from head to toe, we&#8217;ve forever\u00a0loved Audrey&#8217;s style at sea. After filming <em>Roman Holiday<\/em> with\u00a0Gregory Peck in\u00a01953, Hepburn resided in the Italian capital for over 20 years. Often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/mediterranean-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spending summers sailing around the Mediterranean<\/a>, Audrey&#8217;s classic sailing style has become iconic, inspiring generations and exemplifying the elegance of celebrity yacht holidays enjoyed by the stars of her era.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-441\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Audrey-Hepburn_pxnvya-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Audrey Hepburn, 1954 Celebrity Yacht Holidays of the &#039;50s and &#039;60s\" class=\"wp-image-441 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Audrey Hepburn, 1954<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grace-kelly\">Grace Kelly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In April 1956, one of the most glamorous women and actresses of the century married into royalty, stepped on board\u00a0an incredible yacht and set sail around the Mediterranean for the honeymoon of a lifetime. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/actor\/grace-kelly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grace Kelly<\/a> is undeniably one of the most glamorous stars to ever feature on\u00a0our screens, and this classic yacht represented\u00a0her presence perfectly. The beautiful wooden yacht was gifted to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco as a wedding gift by shipping mogul Aristotle Onassis, with the royal couple spending their honeymoon sailing it along the picturesque Italian coast, one of the most iconic celebrity yacht holidays in history!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-438\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Grace-Kelly_z5vd93.jpg\" alt=\"Grace Kelly, 1955\" class=\"wp-image-438 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/720;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grace Kelly, 1955<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Today, the M\/Y Grace elegantly cruises around the pristine waters of the Galapagos Islands, and you, too, could be sunbathing on its sleek wooden deck. The iconic boat has been completely refurbished with two master suites, two twin suites, five roomy and sun-filled staterooms, spacious deck areas, dining areas, reading salons, and a shaded, open-air, fully-stocked bar and lounge. It even has a hot tub on the top deck \u2013 what&#8217;s more glamorous than that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A week aboard M\/Y Grace offers a truly unforgettable experience, one of the most luxurious modern celebrity yacht holidays, and will cost you a tidy $6,600.00. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to feel as glamorous as the princess herself, this superyacht is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-439\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/130620163955-m-y-grace-kelly-yacht-horizontal-gallery_mthiff.jpg\" alt=\"The M\/Y Grace\" class=\"wp-image-439 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/360;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The iconic M\/Y Grace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elizabeth-taylor\">Elizabeth Taylor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only did <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/actor\/elizabeth-taylor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elizabeth Taylor<\/a> love to sail, but she looked damn good while doing it. She often frequented the famous Highlander, the superyacht owned by Malcolm Forbes. Forbes used this incredibly lavish yacht, complete with helipad and outdoor Jacuzzi, to host everyone from Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan to Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, and, of course, Miss Elizabeth Taylor. Now, holidaymakers who want to experience the glamour of celebrity yacht holidays can charter the Highlander, complete with its six luxurious staterooms, though it will cost a whopping \u00a3127,000 per week.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-451\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5556319416_fd961f58ec_o_y4mnk9.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Taylor, 1955 Celebrity Yacht Holidays \" class=\"wp-image-451 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/328;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elizabeth Taylor, 1955<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Taylor&#8217;s husband, Richard Burton, purchased their Edwardian motor yacht, the Kalizma, for her in 1967. After renting the iconic boat, the couple bought it and had it completely refurbished. Nearly every week, the yacht was moored at one of the beautiful ports along the Mediterranean, where friends and guests could experience the ultimate celebrity yacht holidays, indulging in lavish meals as they sailed the stunning coastline together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-440\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Elizabeth-Taylor_jyprqv.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, 1967\" class=\"wp-image-440 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 980px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 980\/551;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, 1967<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lauren-bacall\">Lauren Bacall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will always remember Lauren Bacall as one of Hollywood&#8217;s most glamorous actresses. With her cat-like eyes, bright red lips, and sultry voice, Bacall commanded attention on the silver screen in the &#8217;40s and &#8217;50s. This glamour and elegance certainly transferred to her style on the sea, making her one of the most iconic figures in celebrity yacht holidays. She paired this classic image with an ever-present elegance and forced us to notice her, even alongside her famous soon-to-be husband, Humphrey Bogart, in To Have and Have Not.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-442\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Humphrey-and-Lauren_rmlman.jpg\" alt=\"Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, 1944\" class=\"wp-image-442 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/720;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, 1944<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elke-sommer\">Elke Sommer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>German actress,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elkesommeronline.com\/en\/life.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elke Sommer <\/a>was first spotted while holidaying in Italy and quickly\u00a0began her career starring in Italian films in the late 1950s. She became one of the most popular actresses of the &#8217;60s and her image as a glamorous pin-up girl skyrocketed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After moving to Hollywood in the 1960s, it wasn&#8217;t long before she was starring in <em>Playboy<\/em> magazine and solidifying her iconic look on the silver screen. When living in Italy, she would spend her days sailing the Mediterranean in classic bikinis, posing for glamour magazines and painting her artwork on canvasses. If Sommer was still sailing today, <strong>we can imagine\u00a0her &#8211; and her iconic sex bomb look &#8211; partying on a beach in Croatia or sipping on cocktails along the French Riviera.<\/strong> She really knew how to enjoy most amazing celebrity yacht holidays!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-443\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Elke-Sommer_xiyiwz-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Elke Sommer, 1963\" class=\"wp-image-443 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elke Sommer, 1963<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sophia-loren\">Sophia Loren<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Declared &#8216;one of the world cinema&#8217;s treasures&#8217;, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000047\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sophia Loren<\/a>, the Italian-French film star, radiates\u00a0with an allure like no other. Following her five-picture contract with Paramount, she shot to stardom in the late 1950s and secured her image\u00a0as a poster-girl for Mediterranean glamour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning homes in Naples and Rome, <strong>Loren is often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sailing the coastline of Italy<\/a><\/strong>, and recently she was even asked to christen a shiny new mega-ship, the\u00a0MSC Preziosa. Sweeping down the curved golden stairway of this mega-ship in a dazzling quayside ceremony, Loren fit right in. Her obvious radiance, mixed with the Swarovski crystal-covered deck, proved that, just like the ship, she epitomizes the elegance of celebrity yacht holidays and Italian style with epic international appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-444\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sofia-Loren_l7zqio.jpg\" alt=\"Sophia Loren, 1965\" class=\"wp-image-444 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 980px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 980\/551;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sophia Loren, 1965<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>And one more for the guys (or the ladies?)&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"john-f-kennedy\">John F. Kennedy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When former American President John F. Kennedy needed a break from the chaos of the White House, he would escape with his family and set sail on the Potomac River in his &#8216;White House on the water&#8217;, his beloved yacht, the Honey Fitz. This iconic wooden vessel was built in 1931 and has served five American presidents, including Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and, of course, JFK, whose wife, Jackie, installed the boat&#8217;s very first colour television in the &#8217;60s. Even today, this historic yacht represents the pinnacle of luxury and the allure of celebrity yacht holidays, blending political history with the glamour of sailing on an iconic vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Honey Fitz underwent a recent makeover, now holding&nbsp;70-passengers and completing a charity fundraising tour around the U.S., but it&#8217;s&nbsp;also&nbsp;available for private hire, costing guests the tidy sum of just&nbsp;$5,000 for four hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kennedy exudes&nbsp;glamour himself, often referred to as <strong>one of the most handsome and charming presidents of all time<\/strong>. Plus, he sure does look good on that yacht!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-445\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/John-F-Kennedy-sailing-via-CN-Traveller-_x08hic-620x736.jpg\" alt=\"President John F. Kennedy with daughter Caroline on board the Honey Fitz, 1962 Celebrity Yacht Holidays of the &#039;50s and &#039;60s\" class=\"wp-image-445 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/736;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President John F. Kennedy with wife, Jackie, 1953<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The glamour of the celebrity yacht holidays is still prevalent today, on the beaches of the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/greece\/\" target=\"_blank\">Greek Islands<\/a> and in the bays of the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/croatia\/\" target=\"_blank\">Croatian coast<\/a>. Sailing along the French Riviera or the Mediterranean Sea on a beautiful, sleek yacht (and with the style of Brigitte or Audrey) is not just a dream; it&#8217;s closer&nbsp;than you think. Chartering a boat isn&#8217;t only easy, it&#8217;s affordable. So now you can save some&nbsp;extra cash&nbsp;for that perfect outfit or&nbsp;classic bikini you&#8217;ve&nbsp;had your eye on for next summer. Plus, if you want to know what to pack to look like these bombshells of the sea, check out our ultimate packing checklist guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>start planning now<\/strong> and you, too, can be on your way to <strong>setting sail along the glamour seas<\/strong>, just like these iconic&nbsp;celebrities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mcg3uW8oGCA\/Uf56G1X4WMI\/AAAAAAAALAU\/HL8-9XVjXhA\/s1600\/bardot.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Blogspot<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2013\/06\/24\/travel\/from-beyonce-to-grace-kelly-superyacht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">CNN<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/x-ray_delta_one\/5259289373\/in\/photolist-91KeuZ-bofTYH-6Hw3Ct-6RouXs-7Y4utb-ed42pt-qisES5-6Ror3S-5nvxGt-7CyRXM-6Hw32D-pu84DR-6HA79o-7SAfbw-5aGkow-kkaSBx-7SwYtR-6uLy44-ed9F93-6E6wNy-6E6wkb-6uQJTo-9VgFZh-ovdAFz-ojMvME-iPjLCr-odJQgM-5udk4h-g13taw-bjsVgV-onfeaW-g13NeW-6uMnak-raiCov-p4i9T3-7CCG3E-9sLwrz-6uQJEd-6Hw3nB-dn9Dk8-gXXtgD-eRCo5X-bSnhgV-f75TKS-9HK3Ra-NVb7A-jP24c-6uLyRv-ku4w7k-6HuTjq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">James Vaughan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joebehr\/5556319416\/in\/photolist-9sZAbC-9vJwk9-6yJNM1-9ahd5Z-oiFYS-pWjShX-7D6Xdd-6yJSm3-jBo1j-6DY2Xw-6DhV9Z-6yJUuS-6yJRXQ-8asJc4-8aFX56-jBo1k-jBo1i-4DUoKg-6Dn3Fq-6yENyR-a7k7cR-i2GFJJ-og3fMc-2ETuaE-4DUvya-9hgK6B-oiFYs-6yEP1v-oU6ctH-83dzdt-coaka3-pMde8N-k4hVZW-aVjaRx-9EFGG5-2ETu9j-2ETuas-4DUoun-8asHXi-aaH8nA-ybdUM-2ETua7-7Cvqrp-6yEQcH-aVjaQ6-9vJFAo-6237tC-7nTMFD-faxhLN-9EtmyG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Joe Wolf<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/galleries\/2014-05-01\/presidents-on-vacation\/5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Conde Nast Traveller<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tom-margie\/1539770486\/in\/photolist-3m4J81-k1H7g-czXVT-fKV5Mz-DaEAe-bWmWKb-9QUBHs-99FeEz-pMpq1f-fKMFb6-j6eppP-ffr6Rp-invrW4-c6TF2f-joR8y6-9ZaUu1-hXV4nJ-8hck2A-3CDvW-dcJHdu-dcJGsJ-k2266B-kdSUSz-iuB69C-dcJGLs-dcJGBu-dcJEKZ-dcJGGo-8S58NZ-dq3Vnj-dq3L4R-dq3JGT-dcJGZd-dcJH8W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Insomnia cured here<\/a>,&nbsp;and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/culture\/features\/g4087\/labor-day-vintage-icons\/?slide=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Harpers Bazaar<\/a> for the excellent images from Flickr. Please note all were under Creative Commons Licence at the time of publishing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The image of the classic&nbsp;sailing holiday&nbsp;has forever been one of&nbsp;glamour, style and elegance. You feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin as you sail by incredible coastal scenery &#8211; and what could be more elegant than lounging on the deck of a gorgeous yacht with a cocktail in hand? 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