Marking its Middle East entry, IGY Marinas is developing and eventually operating the Sindalah marina at NEOM in Saudi Arabia. Opening in early 2024, the marina will be the closest superyacht marina to the Med. It will have 86 berths for yachts to 164 feet (50 meters). Additionally, offshore buoys are coming for even larger…
Superyacht owners seeking farther-flung experiences are enjoying the “land of perpetual summer.” That’s the Seychelles, stretching through the Indian Ocean. If it’s on your list, the Eden Island Marina provides facilities for some of the biggest boats around. The same developers behind the Eden Island luxury residences created the marina. However, you don’t have to…
Cruising enthusiasts docking at a variety of Safe Harbor Marinas locations now have a new benefit. The company has partnered with X Shore, the Swedish boatbuilder of all-electric craft, allowing guests use of one of its high-performance powerboats. Safe Harbor Marinas, which recently acquired Savannah Yacht Center, will have X Shore’s Eelex 8000 boats at…
The upcoming Formula 1 race weekend in South Florida in May has yacht owners and charter guests abuzz. VIP experiences at the racetrack and at yacht-centric locations are among the activities they’re planning to enjoy. If you haven’t yet made plans, you can take advantage of several IGY Marinas Miami Grand Prix opportunities. One of…
The largest deep-water marina in the Florida Keys, The Perry Marina has changed ownership, and management. The Key West property will still cater to some of the largest yachts in the world, however. The Perry Marina is capable of accommodating megayachts to 350 feet (106.7 meters), in fact. Overall, it has 288 slips, all of…
While Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands, it remains relatively undeveloped. It also is lower profile than other islands in the country when it comes to cruising. Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has joined forces with a developer and hotel brand to create the Elounda Hills resort and marina. Not just a destination,…
Significant demand still exists for superyacht slips worldwide. Yet, a shortage of them make accommodating requests a challenge. Jones Bay Marina in Australia has finally received approval to overcome the challenge. Starting later this year, work will begin on upgrading its facilities and adding new berths. The artist’s rendering below shows the extra floating pontoon…
When the 37th America’s Cup takes place in Barcelona, yacht owners will have prime dockage in the city center. Marina Port Vell is officially the Preferred Marina for Superyachts, having signed an agreement with the race organizers. The marina, with berths to 623 feet (190 meters), was already fielding requests from owners. In fact, the…
Superyacht enthusiasts who enjoy Southern California sunshine may already know about Chula Vista Marina. It’s now part of the Safe Harbor Marinas fold. In the city of Chula Vista, the facility has nearly 600 slips. While most are for sub-80-foot motoryachts and sailing yachts, megayachts to 120 feet (36.58 meters) can occupy end ties. Chula…
A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially inaugurated the Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center North Marina in October. The facility complements Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center directly across the New River in Fort Lauderdale. The site has been a boatyard for decades. Initially, Summerfield Boat Works opened its doors there in 1930. It remained a place where boaters…
