Axioma has been enjoying success as a charter yacht for seven years. So much so that requests regularly exceed her capacity. Therefore, the owner has a support vessel, My Bro, in build for completion in two years. When word spread earlier this year that Axioma was adding a support vessel, some naturally wondered why the…
The summer season is still in full swing in the typical Mediterranean and U.S. ports. In fact, these two popular superyacht destinations have seen tremendous traffic just in recent days. Here’s where the majority of yachts have been spotted, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Italy The waning days of August saw 228 megayachts off…
The most-watched franchise on the Bravo television network returns for another season this fall. Not only that, but Below Deck season 9 brings back a familiar yacht, but with a different captain, at least for some episodes. Since it first aired in 2013, Below Deck has followed the lives of crewmembers as they perform their…
For decades in yacht charter, the emphasis has been on the yacht. In other words, the yacht was essentially the single most important element, with charter brokers having photographic memories of details like decor to the number of staterooms and lounges. Today, things are different. Of course, the yacht is still important. But, increasingly, charter…
As part of a larger ongoing directive in the Galapagos, YachtAid Global and the superyacht Seahawk have established a formal program teaching children how to sail and swim. A few years ago, YachtAid Global created Operation Beagle in the islands. Specifically, it provides the local communities with educational materials, access to clean water, and conservation…
Not surprisingly, as the co-founder of the adventure-travel company Pelorus, Jimmy Carroll gets fidgety sitting on a beach all day. His wife Thea shares his love of diving, literally and figuratively, into new destinations and experiences. Therefore, when the newlyweds were planning their recent honeymoon, they headed off the beaten track. Here, reprinted with permission,…
Earlier this week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Brisbane in Australia will host the 2032 Olympic Games. Already, local yachting businesses are gearing up to promote their services to visiting superyachts. They see the Brisbane Olympics as a way to show off Australia as an even more desirable destination, especially with berths right…
UPDATE, JULY 25, 2021: Add Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck to the list of celebs summering aboard a superyacht. They’ve been seen aboard the 279-foot (85-meter) Valerie in the South of France, celebrating J.Lo’s 52nd birthday. In fact, J.Lo herself shared photos taken onboard on her Instagram account. Read on for our original article. …
For a 245-year-old, the United States of America looks pretty good, we think. So, too, do a number of cruisers. This weekend, they’re taking to the waterways to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Of course, large-yacht owners are doing the same—and some may be in your own backyard waters. Here’s a little superyacht…
If you’re eager to travel again, an upcoming expedition through Iceland aboard Hanse Explorer may be the perfect opportunity to break out your passport. Hosted by EYOS Expeditions, it’s further a superyacht charter offering per-cabin bookings. Iceland earned the nicknamed the “land of fire and ice” due to its volcanoes and glaciers. From July 3…
