Yacht Charters & Destinations
We visited IGY Sète Marina where Simon Bryan, IGY’s European Operations Director gave us the scoop on what makes Sète the ideal stopover and home port for superyachts in the south of France.
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IGY Portisco Marina offers the perfect base to experience Northern Sardinia and most notably, the exclusive Costa Smeralda and Porto Cervo, home to world class shopping, restaurants and nightlife as well as hosting a series of world famous regattas.
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If attention to detail, the warmest of welcomes and a traditional taste of colourful Bahamian island life is your dream, Briland Club Marina in The Bahamas will fulfill your wish list and a whole lot more.
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With its cosmopolitan vibe, burgeoning arts scene, vibrant nightlife and temperate year-round climate, it’s not difficult to see how Miami has earned the nickname “Magic City”.
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Located at the very tip of the famous Baja peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is one of the globe’s most luxurious and colourful destinations.
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The iconic North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place rests in the shadow of the One World Trade, just steps from the world-famed 9-11 Memorial in the heart of Manhattan.
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IGY’s global network of marinas has set recognised standards for service and quality in yachting tourism, with its unparalleled international network of marinas in the US, Caribbean, Europe and Latin America serving more than 8,000 annual clients at 23 marinas in 13 countries.
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Availability in terms of moorings and which port you want to be based at are likely to be your chief considerations, but add to that a heap of contractual paperwork and legal documents and the yacht owning dream can start to feel a tad overwhelming.
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The port city of Málaga on the Costa del Sol in Andalusia is one of the world’s oldest, founded in the 8th century B.C. by the Phoenicians, and nestled into the super modern skyline, the city’s hilltop citadels of the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro provide an enduring reminder of Moorish rule.
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As the unofficial home of yachting on the Cote d’Azur, Antibes is one of the most picturesque spots in the Med and the perfect spot to choose a mooring. Finding the right berth at the right price, however, is more challenging – this is where Zen Yachting comes in. Read More
Tim Soper, Co-founder of EYOS Expeditions, discusses the newly refitted Hanse Explorer and what's driving the growing demand for adventure charters and immersive experiences off the grid.
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Nestled in the lush eco setting of Costa Rica between the jungle and ocean, IGY’s Marina Bahia Golfito sets an incredibly high standard for owners and charterers alike.
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When searching out some balmy winter sun, dreamy cruising waters and amazing facilities just off the passerelle, look no further than the beautiful Bahamas.Read More
An avid sailor and successful racing car driver, it’s clear that Advait Deodhar enjoys life in the fast lane. Hailing from a family of ship captains, he grew up on the sea, competing in various events in India and discovering the lesser-known anchorages of the country he calls home.
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Creating new traditions is something Navy Beach does naturally, so the celebrated Montauk-born eatery is perfectly placed as one of the key sponsors for the Caribbean Charter Yacht Show.
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After serving 14 years in the British Army, Tim Johnson spent the next decade selling private jets and rubbing shoulders with more than a few yacht brokers. An accomplished salesman with a passion for sailing and watersports, he decided to swap lanes and has never looked back.
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With its incredible biodiversity, beautiful national parks and tropical coastline stretching 800 miles, Costa Rica is an ideal destination for yachting, but for years it was out of bounds due to its restrictive marina laws. With a recent change in legislation, that's all set to change.
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A proud Mancunian with an interesting path to yachting, we spoke to West Nautical’s Client Manager Claire Sinclair, based in Palma, to discuss some personal highlights and recommendations for charter clients cruising in the Med.
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The US Virgin Islands is fast becoming the destination of our times, with Yacht Haven Grande, St Thomas offering superyacht owners and charterers flexibility, ease and smooth service as well as the luxury of enjoying some of the globe’s most idyllic cruising grounds.
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For many years, the superyacht industry has debated a reset of boat shows to better fulfill the needs of a variety of regional and international stakeholders. IGY Marinas and IYBA have listened and joined forces to deliver.
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With raw beauty rarely found elsewhere and over 17,000 largely untouched islands to explore, the phenomenal, wide-ranging Indonesian archipelago offers cruising grounds unlike any other - with myriad wild coastlines, shimmering beaches and azure bays which you will have all to yourself.
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Indonesia has attracted private yachts for decades but complex rules and regulations have kept it off the map for commercial charter. Richard Lofthouse, MD of Catalano Shipping discusses the potential for marine tourism in the region and the barriers yet to overcome.
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After a year of lockdowns, Catalano Shipping and Benoa Marina are leading the re-opening of marinas in Indonesia. With new protocols in place, entry is safe and simple and there is no mandatory quarantine period if conditions are met in advance of arrival.
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As the Caribbean season approaches, the yachting industry finds itself in a different position this year. With that in mind, IGY gears up to host an event tailored to our times, bringing brokers and industry professionals to increase awareness of what's available this winter season.
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Of all Vietnam’s spectacular coastal enclaves, Ba Ria-Vung Tau is perhaps the country’s most underrated. But the province is now picking up strong momentum thanks to an array of attractions including world-class golf, boutique hotels and some of the country’s best stretches of sand.
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In a yachting season best described as ‘expect the unexpected’, even seasoned industry professionals are still finding plenty to be surprised about. This summer, the north-eastern region of the USA was, as Forbes puts it, the new hub of the superyacht world.
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With over 40 marinas in Turkey and attractive refit facilities, Evolution Yachting has put together a list of its top recommendations of where to berth in Turkey this winter.
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Montenegro and Greece’s top ports and marinas are certainly headlines that draw attention during the summer months, but with both countries boasting favourable temperatures during the winter too, they won’t let you down any time of the year.
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As a yacht broker and a YouTuber, I have learned that it's impossible to know what other people are thinking, even when they tell you! The most successful brokers will tell you from experience that you can never second-guess your client.
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Only a few months ago we weren't even sure if 2020 would be giving us a summer season. But it's a relief and a pleasure to see people are enjoying cruising more than ever whilst exploring new destinations, and seeing a new side to their favourite spots.
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