If you could save $9,000 on your yacht’s annual expenses, you’d do it, right? Banning plastic bottles aboard and instead relying on your yacht’s watermakers can make it happen. It did for one megayacht owner, in fact, who participates in the Going Green to Save the Blue campaign. It’s an initiative targeting charter-yacht owners, crews,…
Washington has become the latest state to modify its pilotage act, benefitting megayachts. Effective this summer, far fewer yachts will need a pilot onboard when entering the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor regions. Previously, the law required small passenger vessels exceeding 500 gross tons to have a pilot onboard. Furthermore, yachts exceeding 750 gross tons…
Translated from the Maori language, Akiko means “at a distance from home.” The owners of the 112-foot (34-meter) explorer yacht bearing that name want her to be your home afar from home, too. They’re offering her for charter in Australia for the rest of the year, followed by other South Pacific regions. Akiko wrapped up…
As much as Australia attracts foreign tourists, it entices few foreign megayacht tourists. Tax regulations make megayacht charters there unappealing, according to marine-industry representatives. That’s according to study intended to show the federal government the importance of relaxing the restrictions. The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) commissioned a study with the support of the…
For nearly his entire life, Paul Hawran (below, right) has focused on cruising around Cape Horn. The southernmost tip of Chile, Cape Horn is where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. The waters aren’t for the faint of heart. That’s why Hawran took several years to plan the proper boat to tackle the trip. And…
As popular as warm-water destinations are, a number of megayachts make their way to northern climes. Norway is increasingly a top-tier cruising destination. Two service providers, both with yachting experience, have joined forces to help you explore, clear customs, and more. The companies are Bergen Ship Agency and Exclusive Scandinavia. The former is a Norway-based…
With less than 100 days to go before the 35th America’s Cup, charter brokers are booking boats. Burgess has several sailing superyachts and motoryachts making the trip to Bermuda. Better yet, half a dozen of them still have availability. All six of these charter yachts offer VIP Packages throughout the race. This affords several advantages….
A global must-watch event, the Monaco Grand Prix attracts some of the biggest and most famous megayachts year after year. The racecourse wraps around part of Port Hercule, making for the ultimate VIP viewpoints. Some yacht packages, from May 25 to 28, have already sold out. So, prioritize your charter bookings if you plan to…
The rise of the sharing economy convinced experienced yachting-industry executives to form a related company. AvYachts lets you acquire a one-fifth share of a superyacht, plus benefit from concierge-arranged private-jet transport and other services. AvYachts (pronounced “Ave Yachts”) caters to individuals who want to indulge in the ownership experience without the full financial commitment. Its…
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone. But, who says romance exists one day a year? You can still treat your sweetie to an unforgettable experience in the coming weeks. You can charter a most unusual 102-footer (31-meter), and in Indonesia, no less. Alexa claims to be the world’s only single-stateroom megayacht of her size….
