For a few years, charter yachts built stateside had to pay a steep duty when operating in European waters. This regulation impacted tenders built stateside and in use aboard charter yachts there, too. However, the European Union (EU) has suspended the retaliatory tariffs against American-built charter yachts and tenders. It’s promising news for the upcoming…
With yacht charter continuing to boom, it’s no wonder some of the most beautifully remote regions of the world beckon. Have you ever explored the island groups of the Tuamotus, the Society Islands, and the Marquesas, among others? If not, this spring through fall is your chance to sail the South Pacific with EYOS Expeditions,…
Since it’s winter, it’s the Caribbean cruising season. And since it’s the waning days of December, the superyacht set is spending New Year’s Eve here. From Anguilla to Grenada and from to Antigua to Virgin Gorda, it’s a yacht spotter’s delight. These are some of the yachts in the Caribbean ringing in 2022. Athena: Grenadines…
The Pacific Northwest gained several new superyacht visitors this past summer. Between owners using their own yachts and charter guests eager to travel, areas like the San Juan Islands, Seattle, and Alaska saw plenty of activity. So, too, did Washington’s Port Angeles. This natural harbor in Washington State and its associated small city have good…
Editor’s note: For more than a decade, we at MegayachtNews.com have been bringing readers like you our version of “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” the classic poem from Clement Clark Moore from 1823. You may know that poem better as “The Night Before Christmas.” Regardless, our version is “The Night Before Christmas, Superyacht Style.” It…
For some time, Japanese laws were unfavorable toward international yachting visitors. Marine-industry professionals in Japan therefore have been educating government officials about the need for change. The efforts have paid off, as the Japanese government has overhauled foreign-flagged superyacht regulations. Superyacht Logistics Japan, one of six offices for the yacht-support company Superyacht Logistics, was integral…
Experienced yachting enthusiasts aren’t the only ones eager to be out on the water. Engaged couples seeking the extraordinary are turning to yacht charter to say “I do.” That’s why Northrop & Johnson has partnered with Jennifer Zabinski of JZ Events, who plans exclusive wedding experiences for couples around the world. Together, they’ve launched JZ…
It’s no surprise that yacht owners and guests prioritize tropical destinations. Add in two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the privacy that comes from seclusion, and solid yachting infrastructure, and even more will visit. Over the past 21 years, the Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef and its principle destination of Cairns have gone from fledglings to…
Thanks to a newly effective law, foreign-flagged megayachts can charter in Costa Rica—and stay for up to a year. The 197-foot (60-meter) megayacht Formosa will be among the first charter yachts taking advantage, as early as this month, too. In mid-March, the Costa Rica Congress voted, unanimously, to legalize foreign-flagged charter activity in its waters….
The twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda has changed its guidance for tourists, ahead of the busy Caribbean cruising season. The country is now open to international vaccinated superyacht visitors and other vaccinated passengers. Several further conditions apply, too. As of October 1, all visitors must show proof of at least one dose of an…
