Yacht Charter Destinations

Charter yacht AWOL delivered – a LSX 78 series motor yacht by Lazzara

The 24m motor yacht AWOL, built by Lazzara Yachts was recently launched and has now been delivered to her owners who are enjoying her maiden cruise […]

New Zealand’s new Wynyard Quarter superyacht Marina full

The Wynward corner of Auckland’s newest waterfront destination is currently hosting 6 luxurious superyachts who have been attracted the New Zealand shores for the Rugby World […]

Heesen Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia available for luxury Mediterranean yacht charters

The 55m superyacht QUINTA ESSENTIA, launched by Heesen Yachts in March 2011 is now proudly taking charter bookings for next summer in the Mediterranean (2012). The […]

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 was hailed as the most successful and satisfying in the event’s spectacular 28-year history. Entered in the 2011 Audi Hamilton […]

European Commission brings action against French VAT exemption for commercial vessels

The European Commission has now decided to bring action before the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) concerning the VAT exemption applied by France to certain transactions […]

New Norwegian lay-up rules of foreign pleasure boats in Norway

As a direct result of lobbying by the European Boating Association (EBA) the Norwegian Directorate of Customs and Excise announced on 5 October 2011 that it […]

Marina Port Vell’s debut Press Conference at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

Marina Port Vell’s summary of the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show press conference held on the 22nd of September, 2011.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Sailing yacht Avel wins Rolex Trophy in St Tropez

It seems the summer may never end in St Tropez this year. For more than one week straight, unseasonably hot weather has dominated the region, caused […]

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Racing concludes

Another sultry day on the French Riviera as racing concluded for the week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2011. For the 300 or more boats at […]

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Rolex Trophy starts to unfold

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is notable for the diverse fleet of boats and superyachts that turn up each September on the Cote d’Azur for a week […]

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Challenge Day

Midweek in St Tropez is traditionally a layday for the modern fleet, and sort of a busman’s holiday for the classic fleet. Challenge Day has one […]

Major Growth planned for yachting sector in St Lucia, West Indies

The St. Lucia Tourist Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation have announced that all new revised policies have been approved by its government to help stimulate […]