Those of you who enjoy Bahamian cruising might want to point your bow toward the Marinas at Resorts World Bimini in the coming months. Three incentive packages can save you money, get you free spins on the casino floor, and more.The first package involves a stay at the Hilton hotel or condos near the docks….
The island of Dominica is struggling to recover following Tropical Storm Erika’s direct hit on August 27. The yachting community is therefore once again mobilizing to supply aid for this treasured cruising area.Two organizations, the Dominica Marine Association and YachtAid Global, are each requesting that yacht owners, crew, and the industry for assistance. More than…
This inviting, sunny upper saloon is the first look we’re getting at the interior of RoMEA, delivered by Abeking & Rasmussen earlier this year. It’s courtesy of the owners’ representatives at Imperial Yachts, which also is her exclusive charter agent. That’s right, RoMEA, which was kept under tight confidentiality agreements during construction and even after…
UPDATE, NOVEMBER 4, 2015: Yachtster is now operating in Miami, a destination it has had in the works for a few months.Read on for our original article. Traditionally, charter yachts require a weeklong onboard stay, plus advanced booking. Those of you who make spur-of-the-moment plans have been largely out of luck. Yachtster plans to turn that…
With diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba warming, American yacht owners and charter guests have been inquiring about cruising to the long-forbidden country. Travel there is now legal, though only under certain circumstances and with official government approval. Paul Madden, president of Paul Madden Associates, has spent many months researching the possibilities for…
The growing interest in chartering in Australia and other South Pacific destinations convinced one megayacht owner to do something he’d never done: offer his boat for charter there. Thus, following a thorough interior refit that has maximized usable space and lent city-chic flair, Sahana is introducing cruisers to his home country.The 119’8” (36.5-meter) Sahana was…
If all goes well with a trial program beginning in October, megayachts making their way around the Med eventually will be able to e-file all arrival and departure documents. It’s anticipated to cut the current processing time up to 80 percent, plus save each port office about 2,000 sheets of paper.The trial program is being…
If you’re passionate about ocean conservation, here’s an opportunity you won’t want to pass up. The 154-foot (47-meter) Usher is kicking off a series of expeditions in August where you can assist marine-research scientists in collecting data on and photographing a variety of marine life. It’s thanks to a partnership between Fleet Miami and the…
When it comes to cruising destinations, we often talk of “the Med” and “the Caribbean,” not individual countries. It makes sense, since the regions, vs. single ports, are explored all season long. That’s why a handful of country-specific industry groups in the South Pacific have switched gears. They’ve now formed South Pacific Superyachting (whose website…
Non-American crewmembers arriving in the United States are regularly—and properly—instructed by crew agencies, yacht managers, and more that they need a B1/B2 visa. Despite them having the proper documents, Duncan Bray, crew services manager for Northrop & Johnson, has learned of crewmembers being denied entry, via the Bahamas, Canada, and Costa Rica. He tells us,…
