World Marine Services has revealed that the superyacht industry in the lovely Gibraltar yacht holiday location is set to expand. It can already offer a range of attractions for visiting crew, owners and guests, as well as quality facilities for the yachts and superyachts.
Sunseeker has recently delivered its latest Predator 115 superyacht Lilly II. She boasts luxurious accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 lovely cabins.
At the moment on her maiden voyage in Gibraltar, the Sunseeker Predator 115 charter yacht Chimera has been recently delivered to her new Owner.
The first Spanish marina with both The Yacht Harbour Association’s 5 Gold Anchors as well as the Blue Flag Award, Alcaidesa Marina in Spain is ready to once again host the luxury yachts for the 2013 summer season.
The premier Dutch shipyard, Oceanco, has successfully delivered its 85-metre mega yacht St. Princess Olga, previously known as Y708. At the moment cruising to Gibraltar, she is presumed to sleep up to 14 guests in comfort and style.
In order to facilitate yacht immigration process, Gibraltar is launching the new online system, called ASYCUDA (Automated System for Customs Data).
The first ever boat show organised by the Spanish Alcaidesa Marina reported an amazing success.
Due to the challenging weather conditions in the Irish Sea as well as Bay of Biscay, the classic sailing yacht HMS Pickle got a sail damage on her way to Gibraltar’s Ocean Village Marina. She is now waiting to be repaired by Northern Spain in order to participate in Trafalgar Day, held on October 21.
The prominent Gibraltar’s Ocean Village Marina will boast a new attraction from mid-September, the 73-foot luxury yacht HMS Pickle. This spectacular tall ship is famous for her role at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Dusk, the new hot spot for night time entertainment and excellent cocktails located at the heart of the Gibraltar’s Ocean Village marina, invites visitors, luxury yacht charterers and superyacht Owners to their next Big Red & White Night on Sunday 9 September – National Day eve. For further information or table reservations at Dusk please call 00 350 200 66 277
The beautiful Alcaidesa Marina has received the 5 Gold Anchors as well as the Blue Flag award from The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). It is the first Spanish superyacht marina given the honour to receive these highly respected awards.
In order to stimulate growth in the superyacht sector as well as motivate longer-term berthing in superyacht marinas such as Gibraltar’s Ocean Village, the Gibraltar government has recently announced the abolition of import duty for yachts over 18 meters in length. The resident vessel owners can now keep their yachts in the marinas without any time limit.