A Private Tour of SeaFair

SeaFair at Morehead City
Photo by Alan Welch

On Tuesday, May 15, Danielle Glynn, Linda Mattocks and myself had the pleasure of climbing aboard the 228” mega yacht, SeaFair, for a guided tour by Captain’s Sam Carroll and Craig Matthews. Owner’s David and LeeAnn Lester invited us to tour the vessel during its layover in Morhead City to re-fuel  en-route to Greenwich, CT for a art show over the Memorial Day weekend, May 24 – 28.

We accepted the invitation so we could get a first-hand look at what will be a mega highlight and new venue for Mumfest, October 13-14.

SeaFair, the world’s first mobile mega yacht venue, will remain dockside at the Doubletree Hilton Marina during Mumfest. The $40 million yacht requires a draft of on 6.6 feet which makes it possible to dock at the Hilton facility…in the heart of the festival.

Deck 1 features a formal entry, 10 exhibit spaces and a coffee bar.

Deck 2 had 12 exhibit spaces, Luxe Lounge an open air champagne and caviar lounge on the aft deck.

Deck 3 has six exhibit spaces and a glass walled lounge.

The Sky Deck (4) has an open-air lounge, bar and cocktail reception area.

With a basic crew of eight, for the week/week-end of the show, additional staff will be hired locally and all the goods and services needed such as food, plants, catering, room accommodations etc. will be purchased in New Bern.

It was a fun experience and we appreciated their gracious and hospitality. Captain’s Matthews and Carroll confirmed, having looked at the site on May 14, the yacht will be in a perfect location and they are looking forward to being at Mumfest…we are too.

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Susan Moffat Thomas
Executive Director

Pictured left to right
Captain Sam Carroll
Captain Craig Matthews

Pictured left to right
Linda Mattocks, Danielle Glynn, Susan Moffat Thomas