French Riviera

Rise in Arabs Enjoying Superyacht Charter Vacations

An increase in the interest for superyacht and mega yacht charter amongst the Middle Eastern clients has been noted throughout the superyacht industry. Arab customers are on the rise and more often than ever enjoy the opulent and lavish way of vacationing that a luxury yacht charter holiday can offer.

Video of 99m Feadship motor yacht MADAME GU in Antibes

A video showing the striking 99m Feadship superyacht MADAME GU (Project Dream, hull 1004), while entering the International Yacht Club of Antibes (IYCA), positioned in the lovely French Riviera yacht holiday location – Antibes.

Worldwide Yacht Charter by Month

10 fabulous destinations for an unforgettable worldwide luxury yacht charter vacation in 2015; from the chic Mediterranean right through to the vibrant life of Rio de Janeiro.

A Busy Boat Show Season 2014 for Scorpion RIBs

It has been a very busy boat show season 2014 for the well known UK luxury yacht tender manufacturer, Scorpion RIBs. The company attended three boat shows – Cannes Yachting Festival, Southampton Boat Show and Monaco Yacht Show – in three weeks.

Two 2014 World Yacht Trophies for 48M SuperSport Yacht PJ265 by Palmer Johnson

Last month’s Cannes Yachting Festival saw the striking Palmer Johnson 48 SuperSport motor yacht PJ265 win two of the 2014 World Yacht Trophies. This beautiful vessel can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2014

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2014 came to its end yesterday, on October 5. The event hosted 4,000 sailors from all over the world, competing on some 300 Modern and Classic yachts.

Gulf Craft wins World Yacht Trophy for ‘Shipyard of the Year 2014’

The premier Middle Eastern luxury yacht manufacturer, Gulf Craft, has proudly announced that it has been honoured with the World Yacht Trophy for “Shipyard of the Year 2014.”

Premiere of Puerto Rico as Leading Caribbean Yachting Destination at MYS 2014

The popular Puerto Rico yacht holiday location, nestled in the Caribbean, made a splash at last week’s Monaco Yacht Show 2014, promoting itself as an ideal destination for yachtsmen worldwide.

Sunseeker Yacht Show well underway

The Sunseeker Yacht Show is well underway and will last until September 28, 2014. Being hosted by the Port de Plaisance in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a fantastic French Riviera yacht holiday destination, the event features luxury yachts by Sunseeker measuring up to 84ft in LOA.

Fortabat Yacht Design Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The France-based luxury yacht design company, Fortabat Yacht Design, is celebrating 10 years of business this September, with such important vessels in their portfolio as superyacht Mystere Shadow, explorer yacht Enigma XK (ex Norna) or the sailing catamaran Allures.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2014 a Resounding Success

This month’s Cannes Yachting Festival 2014 has been a great success. The prestigious five-day event hosted 480 exhibitors from 34 countries and a total number of 550 boats, measuring up to 55 meters in LOA.

Azimut Benetti Group to attend Cannes Yachting Festival with Four World Premieres and Fleet of 22 Yachts

Set to run in the breath-taking French Riviera yacht charter destination – Cannes from September 9 to 14, this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival will see the Italian Azimut Benetti Group introduce three new Azimut yacht models, as well as a major Benetti world debut. The Benetti super yacht Ocean Paradise, the largest superyacht at the event, will also be on show.