The Opera House Cup is named after the Opera House Restaurant in Nantucket. The establishment was a favorite gathering place for the sailing community, and as a way to honor it (and it’s owner Gwen Gaillard), they proposed a sailing race for wooden boats. The rest is history. This event attracts some of the finest vessels and skilled mariners to be found anywhere, including former America’s Cup:
Weatherly
Columbia
Intrepid
There are 10 primary awards up for grabs at the Opera House Cup, including the Cruising Division, Day Racing Division, Panerai Best Performance, First to Finish, Vintage Grand Classic, Vintage Corinthian Yacht, Vintage Day Racer, Grand Prix Yacht, 12-meter Class and Alerion Class.
And when the racing is over, crews and spectators celebrate at the OHC Awards Party, which is regarded as the marquee social event of the season on Nantucket. This event draws 500 attendees and features great food and drinks, a slideshow and awards presentation and live music.
We frequently get requests for charter flights to Nantucket during the summer months, but there’s one particular event on the social calendar that garners extra attention: the Opera House Cup Regatta. Held on the third Sunday of every August, this prestigious event has been a favorite of the yachting community for more than 50 years. Hosted by Nantucket Community Sailing, the 52ndOpera House Cup gets underway on August 18, 2024. It holds the distinction as being the first all-wooden, single-hulled classic boat regatta on the East Coast.
In addition to being the finale of Nantucket Race Week (the two-day Nantucket Regatta is held on Friday and Saturday), the Opera House Cup is part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. It is the largest international circuit of regattas reserved for classic yachts. Panerai regattas are held internationally in the countries of France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. There are also a handful of regattas on the east coast, including:
Recommended private jets for your charter flight to Nantucket
With access to a vast fleet of private jet aircraft, as well as hundreds of airports across the United States, Stratos Jet Charters is a convenient option for anyone looking to avoid the rigors of commercial air travel.
Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) features a 6,300-foot asphalt runway capable of accepting heavy jet charters such as the Embraer ERJ-145. It is centrally located on the island, and is just 10 minutes from the town of Nantucket.
By booking your charter flights to Nantucket with us, you’ll no longer have to:
Arrive hours in advance of your scheduled flight
Spend eternity in airport lineups
Endure intrusive security procedures
And, when you arrive, our Trip Support Team is on hand to help coordinate travel to and from the Opera House Cup Regatta and anything else you might need.
Every charter flight review on this page was submitted by a real Stratos Jets customer. In the interest of transparency, we never change reviews or use incentives to influence these reviews. This way, you can hear directly from our past and current clients about how we handled their private travel experience.
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Overall rating (4.89 out of 5) Based on 674 reviews from our trusted Jet Charter reviews
Jim Hensley
51507/20/2020
The passengers we flew had a great experience and were pleased with the flight. Jim Hensley American Jet Charter, Inc
Jay S.
51505/05/2021
Appreciate Glenn's attention to detail and follow up. He is great to work with.
Sybil D.
51503/21/2023
Glenn, who assisted every step of the way was professional and kind as he answered the many questions I had as this was our first experience traveling in this way. The communication was clear and any expectations we had were exceeded. The pilot was very personable and made the experience enjoyable from the time we arrived at the FBO until we landed. Thank you.
Mary B.
51503/27/2013
All good. I would like info on best, fastest way to charter jet for my next trip to India. I'm not wealthy, & run a small business. My work is only to benefit impoverished people internationally. My website is www.lesindiennes.com.
I must travel regularly to India yearly for my business.
I wonder if your company alo cares about these people? Is it possible to use your services for this business travel? Can you advise me to a NY company that is more suitable to my needs. I answered your questionnaire.
I look forward to your advice, & to learn how much your co. Is concerned with the plight of these people's?
Best
Mary
Randall H.
51507/09/2021
Superb service.
Rick H.
51507/22/2021
As a repeat customer of Stratos we have always been treated with care and understanding of the circumstances surrounding our travel needs. When Joel was unavailable Zach jumped right in without missing a beat.
Alexander Musgrove
51502/07/2020
Sarah and Glen were awesome to work with to make the trip successful.
Trey hunt
51510/30/2017
The Stratos team was very easy to work with, made the entire process quick and easy. Pleasure to work with.
Eric Sanchez
51505/23/2021
Good flight. Thanks for the trip.
David R.
51503/20/2014
We had a great experience. Our normal broker is equally as professional and good. So we would be happy to try you again as we would our previous broker.
Cathy L.
51502/17/2020
Would definitely recommend Statos Jets. Always know Kerry Hill is doing her best for us.
Suzanne R.
51504/29/2024
Was a bit nervous for this flight as there was a connection onto a cruise ship the same day but everything was seamless. Flight was able to take off 20 minutes ahead of schedule! Steve kept us in the loop every step of the way. 5 stars from us!
Curt C.
51512/21/2021
As always, every aspect of the trip from booking to deplaning could not have been more enjoyable and efficient!!
Karen B.
51507/29/2022
Our experience was magnificent. Everyone at Stratos was on point and helpful with any and all questions we had for our trip. Glenn Walters was exceptional attentive. Your services are highly recommended.
Stan W.
51510/11/2020
Everything went well , the plane and it’s crew were excellent. A very favorable experience
Ahmed A.
51510/28/2019
Stratos Jet Charters is always professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend them. They care about their customers and work hard to keep you happy and comfortable the entire flight.
JR Chlamon
51504/15/2024
Very good communication and timely responses for flight details. We work with alot of brokers and your level of expertise and communication is a breath of fresh air from what we typically see. Thank you again for your business and we hope to continue our relationship with your organization!
JR
Daniel S.
51510/10/2013
None, excellent service
Trevor B.
51501/07/2014
Pricing to be competitive with Marquis etc.
Eric Sanchez
51507/03/2019
Always great teamwork
George L.
51504/13/2017
Great service! Anne and I will contact you, probably in mid-January about our next trip to Florida. Thanks and have a good evening.
Dan F.
51501/01/2022
Great customer service!
Francis L.
51505/15/2013
Garett is the best!
Matteo G.
51504/07/2021
The Team at Stratos arranged another great flight for our family. We had a great Lear 45 with a brand new interior! The pilots could not have been kinder and sweeter with our boys and the entire journey was totally seamless. If you are considering Charter you are missing out if you are not using Stratos- THE BEST SAFETY, SERVICE & PRICE value combination- period! Thank you Stratos Team again.
Jory K.
51506/08/2022
The pilots were very kind and understanding. We had enough luggage capacity but the jet itself I thought was a little less luxurious than what I had imagined. All in all it was a good trip.
Jeff R.
51512/13/2016
Garret has provided excellent service and is attentive and easy to work with. The pilots on this trip were EXCEPTIONAL at dealing with our needs and providing service with the passengers needs and schedule. Very high compliments to the whole team for this flight.
Jerry H.
51512/18/2017
Everyone was great
Vicki F.
51503/14/2021
We just completed a move from California to Hawaii with our dog a lot of our stuff which we would need until our mean shipment of household goods arrives in 10 days. Randy was able to secure the perfect your craft for people pets and stuff. Pilots were great. Aircraft was comfortable and a great easy ride.
Gaetano C.
51504/10/2013
Everything was very good, however, I am disappointed that I was quoted one price and was charged another.
Stuart S.
51508/12/2020
We felt safe, comfortable and the flight arrived ahead of schedule.
Erik Hjortaas
51501/01/2018
I thought Stratos was professional and easy to work with. We didn't have any problems or communication issues whatsoever. It's really nice when we don't have to deal with 10 different people to coordinate a trip.
Andy S.
51506/16/2021
I have highly recommended Stratosjets to friends and will continue to do so. The planning team (Kyle Jones being my lead - world class individual) continues to do a superb job tending to each detail and communicating same timely and in an understandable fashion.
Virginia D.
51505/21/2020
As always, the booking went well, the trip was on time, the crew great: another perfect flight. Thanks.
Gary C.
51510/02/2017
I was thouroughly impressed with the professionalism of the Broker Joel, the flight organizer Sarah and the crew on both legs. The aircraft was clean, in good shape and right on time. The crew was friendly and professional to me and my guests. Two small issues were getting a tail number on less than 12 hours that made getting our rental cars more complex than necessary and more significant was being notified by our bank that you tried to bill my flight a couple times when I paid in full prior to first leg. All in all I would use them again but would encourage one contact who checks in daily a few days prior to flight rather than me having try to figure out who to call when it looked like a couple problems were coming up.
Chris B.
51504/13/2017
None. My experience with Strosjets honestly couldn't have been better
Bruce M.
51501/04/2024
The flight itself was fine. Glenn was in communication with me frequently but shortly before my flight the Tail Number changed to a new plane and I was not given a new itinerary with the correct arrival point. We flew into Modern Aviation but I expected to be a Hawthorne Aviation. My ride was at the wrong location and I had to adjust that myself after landing. She was livid at the lack of notification on the change. It wasn't a pleasant ride home.
Michael Q.
51507/31/2023
Daniel is professional and engaged throughout the entire trip. From booking to wheels down.
Joseph M.
51507/31/2023
Ditto!
Susan R. C.
51510/06/2024
Joel is always responsive and helpful when it comes to planning our trips. We love working with him and his team. Our flight was perfect, great crew, nice clean equipment and we took off and landed on time.
Can’t speak highly enough about Stratos. They take the stress out of travel!
Susie C.
51510/10/2024
Our flight from Eagle,CO to Santa Barbara was a huge time saver for us. The Hawker 400XP was small but mighty. The inside was nicely appointed and clean. Thanks to the talented pilot and co-pilot, our flight was smooth and non-eventful.
What more could you ask for?
Stratos set this up for us and we are entirely grateful to Joel for the way he runs his business.
He made sure that we knew when our plane had arrived in Eagle and followed our travels throughout our journey. Stratos is the best! I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Eric Sanchez
51506/22/2017
Always a pleasure to work with the Stratos Jet crew. You all have great communication with us which makes our life as an operator easier. Great job from Kerry, Sarah, and Trip Support as always.
Jim K.
51509/05/2018
Glenn and team were responsive and kept me apprised of the status of our flight, despite dynamic weather. Pilots were experienced and jet was on time and flight was smooth.
Joseph R.
51509/18/2022
Flight was very nice. And the pilot, Scott Gustafson, was very professional and friendly. He did a great job with our luggage and talking about the plane and our flight. Great pilot.
Thomas W.
51501/01/2022
Stratos was great and we for sure will recommend our broker to our friends
Duane I.
51510/28/2020
Experience with Stratos was fine. Flight crew was both professional and personable. Aircraft was in top shape.
John F.
51506/18/2020
Anthony was terrific, good clear quote information, helpful options and overall a very pleasant experience.
Corey D.
51503/30/2010
Thank you for making this very easy for us!! I look forward to a long relationship with Stratos Jet Charter!!
Tom K.
51507/19/2021
Excellent service from end to end. Booking the charter was top level service, and that extended all the way to landing and departure from the terminal.
Joe M.
51505/09/2014
It was all great. The only problem even though the rental car was right there waiting for us, it had a terrible stale cigarette odor which was most uncomfortable for our journey home. That's not your fault but I would never rent from Hertz again.
Todd C.
51501/27/2021
Incredibly responsive, great service, sourced a great plane, would definitely recommend to friends.
Our friendly, expert air charter agents are here to answer questions or start your quote today. Don`t wait, call right now and we can get you on your way to the destination of your choice! Talk to one of our air chater argents now by calling (888) 593-9066 or by emailing [email protected]
How do I choose the right aircraft for my mission?
As charter brokers, we do more than simply book your charter flight. At Stratos Jets, our air charter associates are highly trained personnel capable of matching our clients with the appropriate aircraft for their travel needs. Once we determine how many passengers you’re travelling with and how far you’re flying, we can determine which category of aircraft you require. There are many options available. The most common aircrafts hired for private charters include:
Cessna’s Citation X
Gulfstream’s G650
Bombardier’s Global line
After that, we can help you narrow down the selection of recommended aircraft based on budget, desired cabin amenities, airport requirements, luggage capacity, as well as aircraft age and performance capabilities.
Staying Safe in the Skies
At Stratos Jets, air charter safety is our number one concern. One of our key policies is to increase consumer education. This ensures our clients are able to make informed decisions. We also work with our aircraft providers to ensure their safety training programs meet and even exceed our air charter safety requirements. To make this happen, Stratos Jets is an ARGUS Certified Broker. This means that our brokerage firm is:
Committed to the best industry practices
Adhering to all applicable safety regulations
Maintaining the appropriate insurance coverage required
Are there additional costs per private jet rental passenger?
There are no additional costs per passenger. At Stratos Jet Charters, we base our private jet rental prices per hour, not per guest.
The Stratos Pricing Estimator
If you would like to estimate the cost of a private jet charter, use our Stratos pricing estimator page. It lists the most common estimates based on destination and aircraft type. And you can always enter customized data to get an estimate for a specific destination.
Additional Concierge Charges
We do charge for some of our additional concierge services, such as in-flight catering and entertainment, hotel bookings and ground transportation. We know our clients’ time is precious, so we offer the value and convenience of “one-stop-shopping” through our Trip Support team. When you book a flight with Stratos Jet Charters, we can take care of all the logistics, including booking hotels, meeting spaces, limousines and tickets to special events. That way you can relax, and enjoy your trip.
Empty Leg Charters
Also, since we charge per hour, not per passenger, there are travel bargains to be found with our Empty Leg Flights. Many of our private jet rental flights are one-way, and then we need to move the aircraft to a new destination. To reduce the costs of flying an empty aircraft, we offer discounts to travelers with flexible itineraries. Clever passengers will sometimes split the cost with their fellow travelers, thereby reducing the cost for everyone on the flight.
Can I make last-minute changes to my itinerary?
If your plans need to change, we will do everything in our power to accommodate the changes. One of the benefits of hiring Stratos Jet Charters is that we have much more flexibility than commercial airlines and can provide many more air charter services.
We have two teams that can help you. Here is a brief description of each:
Charter Sales Agents
This is the initial contact team. They evaluate your travel needs to identify the appropriate aircraft type for your travel plan. Pricing is determined by aircraft availability, its position related to the intended departure location and the position of where the aircraft needs to be after performing the customer’s flight.
Trip Support Team
Once the aircraft has been selected, Trip Support works with the customer, the air carrier and all concierge service providers to organize all of the travel details. Trip Support is responsible for coordinating:
Departure time
Departure and arrival at the Fixed Base departure location
Ensuring assigned crew members meet Stratos experience requirements
Making sure the insurance is current and everyone is protected
Coordinating all concierge services
In reference to last-minute itinerary changes, any changes would go through the Trip Support Team.
Our customers often have demanding flight itineraries that can change quickly. They’ve come to appreciate knowing there’s an entire team of people focused on organizing all the details of their trip. Stratos Jet Charters wants to provide our clients with consistently outstanding air charter service and an impeccable safety record.
Are you ready to book your Can I make last-minute changes to my itinerary? charter flight yet?
Our friendly, expert air charter agents are here to answer questions or start your quote today. Don`t wait, call now and we'll get you on your way to your destination!
Jim Hensley
The passengers we flew had a great experience and were pleased with the flight. Jim Hensley American Jet Charter, Inc
Jay S.
Appreciate Glenn's attention to detail and follow up. He is great to work with.
Sybil D.
Glenn, who assisted every step of the way was professional and kind as he answered the many questions I had as this was our first experience traveling in this way. The communication was clear and any expectations we had were exceeded. The pilot was very personable and made the experience enjoyable from the time we arrived at the FBO until we landed. Thank you.
Mary B.
All good. I would like info on best, fastest way to charter jet for my next trip to India. I'm not wealthy, & run a small business. My work is only to benefit impoverished people internationally. My website is www.lesindiennes.com. I must travel regularly to India yearly for my business. I wonder if your company alo cares about these people? Is it possible to use your services for this business travel? Can you advise me to a NY company that is more suitable to my needs. I answered your questionnaire. I look forward to your advice, & to learn how much your co. Is concerned with the plight of these people's? Best Mary
Randall H.
Superb service.
Rick H.
As a repeat customer of Stratos we have always been treated with care and understanding of the circumstances surrounding our travel needs. When Joel was unavailable Zach jumped right in without missing a beat.
Alexander Musgrove
Sarah and Glen were awesome to work with to make the trip successful.
Trey hunt
The Stratos team was very easy to work with, made the entire process quick and easy. Pleasure to work with.
Eric Sanchez
Good flight. Thanks for the trip.
David R.
We had a great experience. Our normal broker is equally as professional and good. So we would be happy to try you again as we would our previous broker.
Cathy L.
Would definitely recommend Statos Jets. Always know Kerry Hill is doing her best for us.
Suzanne R.
Was a bit nervous for this flight as there was a connection onto a cruise ship the same day but everything was seamless. Flight was able to take off 20 minutes ahead of schedule! Steve kept us in the loop every step of the way. 5 stars from us!
Curt C.
As always, every aspect of the trip from booking to deplaning could not have been more enjoyable and efficient!!
Karen B.
Our experience was magnificent. Everyone at Stratos was on point and helpful with any and all questions we had for our trip. Glenn Walters was exceptional attentive. Your services are highly recommended.
Stan W.
Everything went well , the plane and it’s crew were excellent. A very favorable experience
Ahmed A.
Stratos Jet Charters is always professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend them. They care about their customers and work hard to keep you happy and comfortable the entire flight.
JR Chlamon
Very good communication and timely responses for flight details. We work with alot of brokers and your level of expertise and communication is a breath of fresh air from what we typically see. Thank you again for your business and we hope to continue our relationship with your organization! JR
Daniel S.
None, excellent service
Trevor B.
Pricing to be competitive with Marquis etc.
Eric Sanchez
Always great teamwork
George L.
Great service! Anne and I will contact you, probably in mid-January about our next trip to Florida. Thanks and have a good evening.
Dan F.
Great customer service!
Francis L.
Garett is the best!
Matteo G.
The Team at Stratos arranged another great flight for our family. We had a great Lear 45 with a brand new interior! The pilots could not have been kinder and sweeter with our boys and the entire journey was totally seamless. If you are considering Charter you are missing out if you are not using Stratos- THE BEST SAFETY, SERVICE & PRICE value combination- period! Thank you Stratos Team again.
Jory K.
The pilots were very kind and understanding. We had enough luggage capacity but the jet itself I thought was a little less luxurious than what I had imagined. All in all it was a good trip.
Jeff R.
Garret has provided excellent service and is attentive and easy to work with. The pilots on this trip were EXCEPTIONAL at dealing with our needs and providing service with the passengers needs and schedule. Very high compliments to the whole team for this flight.
Jerry H.
Everyone was great
Vicki F.
We just completed a move from California to Hawaii with our dog a lot of our stuff which we would need until our mean shipment of household goods arrives in 10 days. Randy was able to secure the perfect your craft for people pets and stuff. Pilots were great. Aircraft was comfortable and a great easy ride.
Gaetano C.
Everything was very good, however, I am disappointed that I was quoted one price and was charged another.
Stuart S.
We felt safe, comfortable and the flight arrived ahead of schedule.
Erik Hjortaas
I thought Stratos was professional and easy to work with. We didn't have any problems or communication issues whatsoever. It's really nice when we don't have to deal with 10 different people to coordinate a trip.
Andy S.
I have highly recommended Stratosjets to friends and will continue to do so. The planning team (Kyle Jones being my lead - world class individual) continues to do a superb job tending to each detail and communicating same timely and in an understandable fashion.
Virginia D.
As always, the booking went well, the trip was on time, the crew great: another perfect flight. Thanks.
Gary C.
I was thouroughly impressed with the professionalism of the Broker Joel, the flight organizer Sarah and the crew on both legs. The aircraft was clean, in good shape and right on time. The crew was friendly and professional to me and my guests. Two small issues were getting a tail number on less than 12 hours that made getting our rental cars more complex than necessary and more significant was being notified by our bank that you tried to bill my flight a couple times when I paid in full prior to first leg. All in all I would use them again but would encourage one contact who checks in daily a few days prior to flight rather than me having try to figure out who to call when it looked like a couple problems were coming up.
Chris B.
None. My experience with Strosjets honestly couldn't have been better
Bruce M.
The flight itself was fine. Glenn was in communication with me frequently but shortly before my flight the Tail Number changed to a new plane and I was not given a new itinerary with the correct arrival point. We flew into Modern Aviation but I expected to be a Hawthorne Aviation. My ride was at the wrong location and I had to adjust that myself after landing. She was livid at the lack of notification on the change. It wasn't a pleasant ride home.
Michael Q.
Daniel is professional and engaged throughout the entire trip. From booking to wheels down.
Joseph M.
Ditto!
Susan R. C.
Joel is always responsive and helpful when it comes to planning our trips. We love working with him and his team. Our flight was perfect, great crew, nice clean equipment and we took off and landed on time. Can’t speak highly enough about Stratos. They take the stress out of travel!
Susie C.
Our flight from Eagle,CO to Santa Barbara was a huge time saver for us. The Hawker 400XP was small but mighty. The inside was nicely appointed and clean. Thanks to the talented pilot and co-pilot, our flight was smooth and non-eventful. What more could you ask for? Stratos set this up for us and we are entirely grateful to Joel for the way he runs his business. He made sure that we knew when our plane had arrived in Eagle and followed our travels throughout our journey. Stratos is the best! I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Eric Sanchez
Always a pleasure to work with the Stratos Jet crew. You all have great communication with us which makes our life as an operator easier. Great job from Kerry, Sarah, and Trip Support as always.
Jim K.
Glenn and team were responsive and kept me apprised of the status of our flight, despite dynamic weather. Pilots were experienced and jet was on time and flight was smooth.
Joseph R.
Flight was very nice. And the pilot, Scott Gustafson, was very professional and friendly. He did a great job with our luggage and talking about the plane and our flight. Great pilot.
Thomas W.
Stratos was great and we for sure will recommend our broker to our friends
Duane I.
Experience with Stratos was fine. Flight crew was both professional and personable. Aircraft was in top shape.
John F.
Anthony was terrific, good clear quote information, helpful options and overall a very pleasant experience.
Corey D.
Thank you for making this very easy for us!! I look forward to a long relationship with Stratos Jet Charter!!
Tom K.
Excellent service from end to end. Booking the charter was top level service, and that extended all the way to landing and departure from the terminal.
Joe M.
It was all great. The only problem even though the rental car was right there waiting for us, it had a terrible stale cigarette odor which was most uncomfortable for our journey home. That's not your fault but I would never rent from Hertz again.
Todd C.
Incredibly responsive, great service, sourced a great plane, would definitely recommend to friends.