64th Cannes Film Festival: Michel Gondry, President of the Short Film and Cinéfondation Jury

Film director Michel Gondry is to head up the short film and Cinéfondation jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, following in the footsteps of Atom Egoyan, Hou Hsiao Hsien, Martin Scorsese and John Boorman.

Fiji Superyacht Charter Decree Welcomed in South Pacific

The Fiji Retailers Association is rportd to be well pleased with the endorsement of the Super Yacht Decree by the Fijian Cabinet in the South Pacific. […]

Changes in French VAT Exemption for Commercial Vessels

France has published a change in its VAT law and policy relating to commercial vessels. Published as Article 70 of Law No 2010-1658 of 29 December 2010 amending Article 262 of the unified French Tax Code, the Code Général des Impôts, the change now limits VAT exemption only to those commercial vessels operating on the high seas.

64th Cannes Film Festival: Robert De Niro, President of the Jury

The American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will be President of the Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival due to take place from May 11th to 22th 2011.When he accepted the invitation, Robert De Niro said: “The Cannes Film Festival is a rare opportunity for me as it is one of the oldest and one of the best in the world.”

Motor Yacht TV Now For Charter in the Caribbean & Mediterranean

Yacht TV is now available for select luxury yacht charters. M/Y TV is a 78.33m (256′ 11″) Lurssen built and Espen Oeimo  designed steel full displacement […]

2011 Super Yacht Yogi by Proteksan & Turquoise

The 60.20m NB49 superyacht Yogi is in build and well underway at Proteksan Turquoise in Turkey, due for delivery in 2011. Once completed superyacht YOGI will be available for luxury yacht charters.

France Commercial Yacht VAT Exemptions Challenged by EU

The European Commission has now formally requested that the French change their VAT legislation which grants VAT exemption for some transactions involving superyachts potentially affecting commercial charters.

85 m yacht Alysia has been sold and is now superyacht Moonlight II

The 85 metre motor yacht Alysia built by Neorion and launched in 2005 has been sold and she is now called superyacht Moonlight II. Motor yacht Moonlight II and will remain active on the charter market at a rate of € 695,000 per week.

Whistsunday’s Australia – An escape “Down Under”.

Whitsundays yacht charter holidays are famous in Australia for their fantastic sailing, beautiful scenery, spectacular beaches, great diving and ideal climate. There are also more and more super yachts available in the area, whether they are based in Australia year round, or stop in at this idyllic location during a World tour for the winter season which is the best time to charter there.

Contact the CharterWorld team for more information on Australia, or the yachts available there.

McMullen & Wing Expedition Superyacht BIG FISH set to make a big splash at her launch in New Zealand next week

Superyacht MY BIG FISH is a newly built 45m (147′ 7″) LOA expedition (explorer) type steel displacement luxury motor yacht. She was designed by Greg Marshall […]

Superyacht Loaloat Al Behar Newly Available for Mediterranean Yacht Charters

With such a large volume the charter yacht Loaloat Al Behar has seven full sized luxurious suites is able to accommodate 27 guests sleeping overnight.

Luxury CNB sailing yacht SPIIP to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea

The beautiful new luxury French designed and built CNB sailing yacht, called SPIIP, has been launched and is availble to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea. Yacht SPIIP offers contemporary design and performance in a rare and unusual yacht charter location.