Recently the author had the good fortune of being on a day charter from Cannes to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday. We went from Port Canto to the Lerin Islands, just a few minutes sail - but what a great experience it is to get ...
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On board a timeless Benetti…the perfect Mediterranean family yacht charter with Giorgia.
We recently had the opportunity to hop aboard GIORGIA, an example of immaculate Benetti craftsmanship. With her 3-deck layout, this luxury charter yacht is beautifully maintained and features a spacious and comfortable saloon and a formal silver service dining room on the ...
Cruise the South of France on a relaxing and fun long weekend aboard this speedy Sunseeker Predator!
This Sunseeker Predator based in Antibes is very sleek and very fast, with a speed of 40 knots! As deceiving as she may seem in size, we went in to discover that Rehab has a spacious interior and al fresco ...
Chartering for Events and Celebrations in Cannes, France
Cannes is perhaps the only city in the world that boasts a world-class conference facility directly adjacent to a port capable of handling superyachts. This is why so many conferences and festivals such as
Yacht Charter Trends for 2012
Happy New Year to our Readers! As a new year arrives, we're often asked about what we see for the upcoming charter seasons. Having been at numerous shows (many of them chronicled here), seen hundreds of charter yachts, and spoken to Captains, Crew and Owners - here are some of the trends we see ...
From the Deck to the Dock: Specialty Onshore Lodging For Ocean Lovers
When it comes to land lodging, discriminating yacht charter clients often seek more than a simply convenient hotel room. For yachtsmen who need to be on or near the water, here are some amazing properties that are ...
Luxury Land and Sea Vacation: Vicem Yachts Partners with Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Bodrum, Turkey
Turkish builder Vicem Yachts and Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay in Bodrum, which is distinguished as one of the "World's 25 Best Hotels and recipient of the Condé Nast Traveller Reader's Spa Awards 2010", have partnered in an unique international marketing ...
New Host Venue for World Superyacht Awards: Former Ottoman Palace in Istanbul, Turkey
In the past decade, Turkey has become a leader in the yachting industry, evidenced by the presence of numerous prominent superyacht shipbuilders, superbly constructed and equipped marinas with adjacent upscale resort and retail amenities and state-of-the-art dockage ...
Volvo Ocean Racing Yachts Piggy Back on Armed Ship Through East African Corridor
The high-tech racing yachts, with an estimated value of US$100m, will be transported under guard through the dangerous Indian Ocean leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. Organizers of the 39,000km race said pirate attacks prompted its decision to protect the crew ...
Maldives charters unaffected by political changes
You may have read about political changes and demonstrations in the Maldives capital of Mali this past week. We've spoken with our key Agents and Fleet Operators in the Maldives, and they assure us that it's relaxation and sun as usual for all ...
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