Superyacht cruising in the fantastic New Zealand yacht vacation location has just received a huge boost with the news from Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand that for the first time it is now possible to undertake a training course to gain a Pilot Exemption Certificate, when cruising in Fiordland.
The lovely New Zealand yacht holiday destination – Auckland is currently hosting one of the world’s largest private superyachts – the impressive and breath-taking 134-metre mega yacht SERENE. The $423 million Serene is the biggest such vessel ever to visit the country.
Last month’s Monaco Yacht Show 2014 was marked by the meeting of the Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti, NZ Marine, Superyacht Australia and professionals from the South Pacific islands. They discussed a new collaborative approach to marketing the region as a united superyacht destination.
Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ have become agents for COAST NZ. The company specializes in handmade luxury luggage, textiles, as well as furnishings for the superyacht industry.
Duthie Lidgard has become a new partner and managining director of Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand to allow the business to expand.
Destined for the adventurous in the superyacht community, the ‘Superyacht Explorer’ book was designed to provide a visual showcase to owners and potential charterers, interested in visiting Asia as well as the South Pacific yacht charter destinations.
Asia Pacific regions now provide the growing superyacht marina options, including New Zealand’s Viaduct Harbour Marina as well as Silo Superyacht Marina. Silo Marina is currently hosting such impressive vessels as mega yacht ‘A’.
The upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, Tourism New Zealand, ATEED (Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development) and Jeanette Tobin from Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand will be hosting a breakfast, dedicated to explorers, adventurers, as well as master mariners. The event will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
In order to extend its support into the Pacific and from the Pacific up into Asia, Superyacht Support Ltd. is joining Asia Pacific Superyachts, with the company converting to Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ Ltd.