Yacht Charters & Destinations

Superyacht Cruising in South East Asia

Posted: 31st Jul 2020

Written by: Karen Hockney

Boasting some of the globe’s most phenomenal - and unpopulated – coastlines as well as picturesque atolls, deserted islands and colourful marine life, the ideal way to explore the region’s most alluring and inaccessible nooks is by yacht. Read More

Superyacht Destination ASEAN – Verventia's Mission in Asia

Posted: 22nd Jun 2020

Written by: Karen Hockney

You might think that the opportunity to take in some of the world’s most scenic cruising through the pristine waters of the Andaman Sea to Myanmar, the Philippines and Indonesia would have made South East Asia a natural shoo-in as a superyacht destination long before now. Read More

Current Landscape for Cruising Yachts in South East Asia

Posted: 3rd Jun 2020

Written by: Karen Hockney

South East Asia is without doubt one of the globe’s most captivating and diverse regions, offering a unique experience in terms of culture, history and cuisine, as well as breathtaking scenery both on land and at sea. Read More

A Guide to Monaco’s Marinas - from Port Hercules to the new Portier Cove

Posted: 17th Mar 2020

Written by: The Islander

With berthing space in such high demand in the principality of Monaco, yacht owners can now explore an exciting new option: Cala del Forte Ventimiglia. The port is designed as a sister marina to Monaco’s two existing marinas, Port Hercules and the Port of Fontvieille. Read More

Arksen Explorus Rally Powered by Pelorus to Launch in 2021

Posted: 20th Jan 2020

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Arksen Explorers Rally Powered by Pelorus is a new yacht rally that sees groups of like-minded yacht owners and charterers cruising the Arctic, Mediterranean and Pacific Ocean in the name of grass roots conservation. Read More

Building Excitement for the Caribbean Yachting Season

Posted: 19th Dec 2019

Written by: Karen Hockney

Island Global Yachting Ltd is preparing for a Caribbean winter season that will deliver on high end hospitality experiences which are guaranteed to delight yacht owners and charterers alike. Read More

Chartering in the Off Season

Posted: 16th Dec 2019

Written by: Rebecca Whitlocke

Obtaining your ideal yacht with availability for your preferred dates is key to your charter experience, however peak cruising season is when popular yachts are booked far in advance as the demand for yachts is high.   Read More

Daniel Echasseriau Talks Cuisine at Marigot Bay

Posted: 24th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

As the newly-appointed Director of Food and Beverage at the Marigot Bay Resort and Marina on St Lucia, Daniel Echasseriau brings with him over 26 years of experience. We speak to him about what you can expect from your plate durin... Read More

A Spotlight on Limassol

Posted: 16th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Located in the heart of Limassol, Cyprus’ most vibrant and internationally diverse coastal city, Limassol Marina has established itself as a sought-after superyacht destination for visitors worldwide, offering full service combine... Read More

A Spotlight on Valencia

Posted: 15th Oct 2019

Written by: The Islander

Valencia is a city of old and new, land and sea, art and science, and one with a proud sporting history. It holds a promising nautical future and always the warmest, sometimes quite literally, of welcomes. Read More

Discover Amaala: A Bold Vision for the Red Sea

Posted: 2nd Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

A 3,300 sqm gigaproject that will serve as a super-luxury wellness tourism destination on the Saudi Arabia Coast, Amaala, which is set for completion in 2028, really is one of a kind. We sat down with CEO Nicholas Naples at the Mo... Read More

Yacht Haven Grande Wins Superyacht Marina of the Year Award

Posted: 26th Sep 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

IGY Marina’s Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas USVI received more acknowledgement of its marina team’s drive for excellence from the marine industry and its customers by being named ‘Towergate’s Superyacht Marina of the Year’ – the... Read More

Karpaz Gate Marina Receives Latest Accolade

Posted: 20th Sep 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

For the third time, Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus has been voted among the world’s most popular Gold Anchor-accredited marinas with recognition in the prestigious The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Towergate’s Marina of the... Read More

Sanctuary Cove Marina set for Expansion

Posted: 19th Sep 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Mulpha is set to expand the Sanctuary Cove Marina in response to berthing demand for premium recreational vessels from 50 feet up to superyachts larger than 180 feet in length.
Following an $8.31million investment, the new devel...
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One Ocean MBA’s Regatta Starts in Porto Cervo

Posted: 19th Sep 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

The 16th edition of the One Ocean MBA's Conference & Regatta got underway today. Taking place for the first time in the beautiful setting of the Costa Smeralda, about 400 students and alumni from the world's most prestigious busin... Read More

Marina Ibiza - A New Age of Exclusive

Posted: 30th Aug 2019

Written by: Victoria Pearce

There is something special about Ibiza, something that it is hard to put your finger on. Once you have been it’s almost impossible not to return. Some say it’s the magnetic pull of the mystical island of Es Vedra, often quoted as ... Read More

How Transparent is the Yacht Market?

Posted: 25th Jun 2019

Written by: Jonathan Browne

I am a sales broker and I have been for many years so it's no surprise that I advocate appointing a broker to help you with buying a new or pre-owned boat or yacht. But the market may not always be as transparent as you might thin... Read More

Will the Beach Decree Affect French Riviera Yacht Charters?

Posted: 1st Jun 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Private beach clubs in France have been under threat for some time and in 2016, an official beach decree limiting the number of beach clubs finally came into effect. However, along with some swanky new hangouts there are still a f... Read More

The New Port of Call for Superyachts Cruising to and from the Côte d'Azur

Posted: 19th May 2019

Written by: Rebecca Whitlocke

IGY Marinas is the largest international marina management company in the world, boasting 17 marinas across 10 countries, with over 3,000 slips under management. IGY is also the only marina management company able to accommodate v... Read More

Yacht Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts of a Luxury Yacht Charter

Posted: 2nd May 2019

Written by: Gemma Fottles

With yacht charters being the pinnacle of luxury travel, onboard yacht etiquette is part of what makes the experience so special. Standards on board a charter yacht are incredibly high, so mastering a few rules will ensure the per... Read More

Cannes Lions Yacht Charter Guide

Posted: 12th Apr 2019

Written by: Rebecca Whitlocke

Cannes Lions 2019 will be held from 17 to 21 June transforming Cannes into the global headquarters of the entire marketing communications ecosystem. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a Cannes Lions stalwart, Bespoke Yacht Cha... Read More

Turkish Yacht Charter Regulations

Posted: 26th Mar 2019

Written by: Turkish Yacht Brokers Association (TYBA)

Clarification from the Turkish Yachting and Brokers Association about the current rules and regulations for yachts based in and/or chartering in and out of Turkey. Read More

Bumper Year for Superyachts in the Caribbean

Posted: 21st Mar 2019

Written by: Karen Hockney

Whatever you’re looking for in terms of the ultimate yachting experience, the Caribbean has it covered. With visitor figures back up to robust pre-2016 levels, the winter season is ending on a high and it’s clear that the allure o... Read More

Economic Impact of Superyacht Charter in the Balearics, 2018

Posted: 19th Mar 2019

Written by: Anne Sterringa - AEGY

The Spanish charter market has seen impressive growth since laws were changed in 2013 to stimulate the sector. The number of registered yachts has multiplied by five and income (VAT and local expenditure) has multiplied by 10. Read More

Yacht Charter Guide for MIPIM Cannes 2019

Posted: 1st Mar 2019

Written by: Rebecca Whitlocke

MIPIM 2019, one of the world's largest events for property professionals runs from 12-15 March at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Bespoke Yacht Charter, experts in providing corporate yacht charters for Cannes events, share th... Read More

Yacht Agent David Jamieson: “It’s easy to be passionate about Fiji as a destination”

Posted: 26th Feb 2019

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

David Jamieson shares his passion for yachting and Fiji, where he has been welcoming superyachts since 2001. Over this time, David has seen the yachting industry become a major contributor to the Fijian economy and his company is ... Read More

Caribbean Islands Welcome Return of Superyachts

Posted: 25th Jan 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Just 16 months after the Caribbean was hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the islands are up and running and busy welcoming superyachts back for the winter season. Spirits are high and by all accounts many of the marinas are in bet... Read More

Snorkeling with Sharks in Raja Ampat

Posted: 24th Jan 2019

Written by: Captain Jimmy Blee

The finale of a month-long cruise in Indonesia's untouched Raja Ampat archipelago was a snorkeling trip with gentle giants of the deep. Captain Jimmy Blee recounts how the Asia Pacific Superyachts' expert dive guide led the guests... Read More

The Mechanics of Chartering in Greece

Posted: 18th Dec 2018

Written by: Steven Marquis

Earlier in the year, Sarnia Yachts reported that the 2018 charter season had been difficult for Greece, due to laws introduced in 2017 requiring certain charters to begin and end outside of Greek waters. Since then, a system for o... Read More

Singapore for Superyachts

Posted: 4th Dec 2018

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

Singapore is much more than the sum of its numerous attractions. It’s a city that is constantly evolving and reimagining itself thanks to people who are passionate about creating new experiences and providing excellent services fo... Read More

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