UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017: IGY Marinas has released details on the impact that Irma had on its facilities. The following facilities are closed until full repairs are possible: Marina at Oretga Landing: Jacksonville, Florida Blue Haven Resort & Marina: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Marina at Yacht Haven Grande: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas American Yacht Harbor…
UPDATE, JULY 3, 2018: There is finally some good news to report, due to the efforts of the European Committee for Professional Yachting (ECPY) and fellow yachting associations. The French government has amended the French social security system requirements, easing them for crew and the owners for whom they work. Now, only seafarers who reside…
The cruising lifestyle depends wholly on the health of the oceans. With that in mind, more yachting companies are supporting ocean-conservation causes. Sunseeker is the latest, committing to a long-term partnership with Blue Marine Foundation, a.k.a. BLUE. What’s more, Sunseeker customers can help the non-profit as well. Founded seven years ago, BLUE is focused on…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, on Monday, August 21, the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. The astronomical event will make history. The last total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. occurred in 1979. But, it crossed just five states. For the last coast-to-coast total eclipse, you have to go…
Cruising and destination stories typically focus on vacation pursuits. There’s a plethora of recommendations on shoreside excursions, restaurants, shops, and more. Did you know, however, that many megayacht marinas are ideal if you’re heading to a concert? Some of the best sailing destinations worldwide happen to be in major cities, in fact. Even among smaller…
Sometimes, a stay-and-play on land offers more than you might expect. Caresse Bodrum, a boutique Marriott resort in Turkey, has both speedboats and superyachts for charter. Better yet, it lets you enjoy a yacht vacation like James Bond himself. Caresse Bodrum attracts attention partly for its intimate feel. It has 67 rooms and nine suites….
Luxury yacht charter is one of the most exclusive vacation options around. Chartering in a location like Indonesia is even more exclusive. Often, yours is the only yacht around. That seclusion, though, presents challenges for the residents of Sorong, considered a gateway to the famed islands of Raja Ampat. So, the owner of the sailing…
A small change in regulations is about to make a big impact on superyacht charter and cruising Down Under. Twenty-one newly created anchorages within the Great Barrier Reef are now available. Better yet, it means yachts from 115 to 230 feet (35 to 70 meters) can finally access the Reef. The anchorages are all within the…
Luxury cars go hand-in-hand with luxury yachts. Surely, you’ve seen luxury autos on display at a yacht brokerage’s boat-show stand. In honor of its 70th anniversary, Fraser decided to partner with Porsche. But, it’s not a shared-display partnership. If you’re a Fraser client, you can take advantage of Porsche Ultimate Drive. It’s essentially a butler service,…
Editor’s note, June 23, 2023: The implosion of the OceanGate submersible Titan has renewed interest in this article from 2017. While OceanGate did not construct Titan to classification society standards, Cyclops I met ABS classification requirements. OceanGate also did not manufacture Cyclops I. Rather, it acquired the vessel, a pre-existing sub, in 2012 and rebuilt…
