Increasingly trendy on board luxury catamarans and superyachts, the e-foil is depopulating as a new-generation water toy. Surfing with foils is the current fashion in water sports: kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, every discipline has its version declined with this tool made up of wing-shaped fins that allow you to get up and glide on the surface of the water. Even the …
2023 FILL THE GAP – Top 50+ feet crewed catamarans for charter in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean
Our team of Charter Brokers has prepared an accurate, up-to-date selection of crewed catamarans and related fill-the-gaps for the 2023’s season. GET CATAMARANS AND YACHTS AVAILABILITY FILL THE GAP – Summer 2023 – Catamarans for charter in Greece ALLURE | Samana 59 Brochure -> Click here The luxury 18 meters catamaran, built-by Fountaine Pajot in 2022, the Allure Samana 59 …
Nautical accidents boom in the year 2022
In the first nine months of 2022, the accidents that led to the yachts and so (or nearly so) had various reasons, such as sudden fires that broke out on board, sinking due to inexperience, and voluntary attacks by malicious people. An incredible number of reported accidents in the yachting world have characterized this boating season. There have been so …
AI in yacht design: a new era is upon us?
Can artificial intelligence replace the work of a traditional designer in yacht construction? Should designers be worried about AI taking over completely? Is artificial intelligence the future for superyacht design? These are some crucial questions that are increasingly associated with yacht design since this type of technology, applied to the nautical sector design, has already proven excellent results. Artificial intelligence …
New rules on Bahamas’ yacht charter trips taxation
After introducing the VAT tax on charter contracts on foreign-flagged vessels in the Bahamas’ government, a series of more or less truthful rumors and news followed. Below we shed light on this subject, trying to answer some simple questions with the information we have collected. BOOK NOW YOUR YACHT IN THE BAHAMAS What kind of tax is it? When did …
Thailand yacht destinations: no more entry restrictions or requirements since October 2022
As announced, since October 2022, Thailand has completely reopened to tourists from all over the world. It has launched a campaign to return to being one of the Asian leaders as a tourist destination with the message: ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023.” The yacht charter sector is, of course, no exception, for which the country undoubtedly aims not only to return …
The new Azimut Grande 36M presented at the latest Cannes Yachting Festival
Grande 36M, the latest addition to Azimut, was launched in Viareggio and was presented to the public at the last Cannes Yachting Festival. In truth, at the French event, Azimut unveiled two new models simultaneously, the Grande 26M and the Grande 36M. Both yachts are characterized by an innovative design conceived to offer barrier-free spaces that guarantee more significant contact …
All the reasons why the Maldives are one of the best places for a yacht charter vacation!
Unparalleled luxury, breathtaking white beaches, and an extraordinary underwater world are the ingredients that make the Maldives the ideal destination for an unforgettable charter boat vacation. To improve your experience and make it truly unique or convince yourself if you still have doubts, here is a list of tips and reasons why you should consider the Maldives as your next …
St Maarten 14-Days Yacht Charter Itinerary
Discover the island of two souls during your 2 weeks charter in St Marteen A single island with two distinct souls, one French and one Dutch, hidden in the corner of the Caribbean, about 250 kilometers east of Puerto Rico and south of the island of Anguilla. This is the island of St Maarten, but also Saint Martin, depending on …
5 Things to do in Antigua during your yacht charter vacation
Tired of beach life? Here are five must-do things in Antigua! Antigua is universally recognized as one of the most popular destinations for boaters in the Caribbean. It is enough to look at the island’s attractions to understand that this reputation is well deserved. In most cases, those who decide to take a holiday in Antigua (by boat or not) …