Movie-goers are getting glimpses of what megayachts are like thanks to the movie Entourage, which opens worldwide this week. The 154-foot (46.94-meter) Usher appears in some early scenes, hosting a huge party with a bevy of bikini-clad beauties. Fun- and sun-seekers among you can book one- to four-day escapes (though hopefully less wild and crazy)…
In 2016, the Caribbean will have a new marina, with residential offerings, shopping, dining, and of course a yacht club all being available by 2017. It’s Tamarind Cove Marina, situated on a naturally sheltered bay. While Nevis does currently have a famous Four Seasons resort, and there are plans to develop further vacation spots, the…
Megayachts visiting Pacific Ocean destinations often tap the itinerary planning and guide expertise of Small Planet Adventures. The company is now part of LaCasse Maritime, the West Coast-based yacht-support agency. Small Planet Adventures has been customizing cruising itineraries in Alaska, Hawaii, the Northwest Passage, Mexico, Central America, and more for many years. The company counts…
Plenty of yacht owners and crew are charity-minded, particularly in terms of environmental organizations. It’s not often, though, that your own dollars can help out. This summer, if you book the sailing superyacht Whisper, you’ll be supporting a National Audubon Society-supported group. It’s Project Puffin, which protects puffins, seabirds often seen in Maine. Why Project…
Chances are you’ve never seen a sailing superyacht quite like Dunia Baru. Delivered last year, Dunia Baru is styled like a traditional all-wood Indonesian vessel called a phinisi. These two-masted vessels are used frequently for transporting cargo and even fishing. As for Dunia Baru, she was purpose-built for luxury. That’s why you’ll see intricate wood…
Good news for those of you with New Zealand on your cruising itineraries. Your captain can now apply for a Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) for Fiordland. Previously, superyachts interested in this South Island region, named for its stunning fjords, were required to have a full-time pilot onboard. The requirement was dictated by the Southland Regional…
Most charter megayachts are limited to carrying 12 passengers, regardless of LOA, due to regulations. That may lead you to believe you have to compromise if you want to throw a big party: stay at the dock, book multiple boats, or pare down the guest list. Well, you’re not out of luck, at least in…
Visit any charter yacht brokerage website, and you’ll find dozens of yachts from which to choose as well as suggested itineraries. The problem with many of these listings is that they don’t zero in on what makes each yacht special. Edmiston has answered the cries of media and megayacht charter guests alike in creating a…
PHOTO: Stock Images/Free Digital Photos Several years ago, we at MegayachtNews.com published our take on the traditional poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” a.k.a. “The Night Before Christmas.” It was so well received that we re-publish it each year at this time. Sit back and enjoy “The Night Before Christmas, Yachting…
Following the initial announcement in June, the new route to Australia for Peters & May’s yacht-transport operations will depart the United States in October. The sailing will be to the east coast of Australia, resulting from a marked increase in inquiries over the past year. Departure points are Newport, Rhode Island and then Fort Lauderdale….
