With the death toll from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria approaching 40,000 people, aid groups around the world continue banding together. YachtAid Global has launched Operation Lalesi as its own response, mobilizing relief from the yachting industry and owners’ teams. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred on February 6, leading to catastrophic destruction. Rescue workers…
When it comes to travel, most people have a bucket list. If yours includes multiple Mediterranean destinations, you might just hit them all if you charter the Pandion Pearl yacht this summer. Her crew and the charter team at West Nautical are proposing a six-country adventure over the course of two weeks. Specifically, this special…
The Radež shipyard in Croatia has three superyachts to its name so far, with its fourth nearing completion. She’s the sailing yacht Scorpios, belonging to an experienced cruiser. You can see her for yourself starting in August, since he plans to offer her for charter in Croatia. Notably, the owner commissioned her purposely for charter…
Love them or loathe them, Below Deck and all of its spin-offs have huge followings. The reality TV shows chronicle the lives of crewmembers who work aboard charter megayachts. Bravo, the cable network behind them, says the shows consistently rank in the top five among ad-supported cable programs with the most affluent audiences. Here’s a…
When the clock strikes midnight, revelers the world over will welcome a brand-new year. Some of those revelers are, of course, aboard yachts, especially in warm-weather destinations. While St. Barths, a perennial favorite, is great for yacht watching, we took a look at where else cruisers are counting down the minutes to 2023. The most…
Editor’s note: For more than a decade, we’ve been bringing you our version of “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” Clement Clark Moore’s classic Christmas poem from 1823. You may know that poem better as “The Night Before Christmas.” Nonetheless, we call our version “The Night Before Christmas, Superyacht Style.” Instead of visiting a house, jolly…
Visiting Antarctica is unlike any other experience on earth, and that’s no hyperbole. The southernmost continent has harsh conditions, yet supports incredible wildlife. Only a handful of the world’s yachts have ventured to Antarctica, making it all the more special. The 300-foot (91.5-meter) Tranquility is among the largest planning to cruise the region, offering charter…
Since the invasion of Ukraine began, multiple international governments have sought out and seized yachts belonging to Russians. Several Russian-owned yachts have turned off their AIS transponders, too, seemingly to conceal their movements and locations and elude sanctions. Notably, the IMO requires the transponders to operate in port and while underway. So, what happens when…
Several sports stars enjoy the superyacht lifestyle, ranging from Tiger Woods to Magic Johnson. Tony Parker does, too. Formerly a San Antonio Spurs NBA player, he’s currently the majority shareholder of the French basketball team ASVEL. He’s further currently enjoying his first days aboard the Infinity Nine yacht from Turkey-based AvA Yachts. In the coming…
The franchise that started with the Emmy-nominated Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean reality shows has yet another iteration premiering this fall. It introduces viewers to a new yacht, too. Below Deck Adventure, with the majestic Norwegian fjords as the backdrop, features the charter superyacht Mercury. Like the other shows in the franchise, which further…
