The Caribbean is one of the world's greatest yacht cruising grounds, offering a spectacular combination of sugar-white beaches, coral reefs, and jungle waterfalls. With over 7,000 islands stretched out over one million square miles, deciding where you want to go for the Caribbean charter season is just one thrilling step of your adventure.
As anyone in the industry will tell you, the 2017-18 Caribbean yacht season was tough going. The subsequent hits of Hurricane Irma and Maria devastated many of the Caribbean's yachting hotspots, such as the BVI's, St Maarten, and ever-popular St Barts.
As summer in the Med slowly draws to its end, you may well be left feeling like there were a thousand more things you could have done: sipped that last margherita on the beach; had that alfresco dinner or blowout BBQ; spent the day lounging outside with a good book. Everyone's favourite season always goes far too quickly, and sometimes without us living it to the full. But fear not, because although the summer's nearly over, there is still plenty of time to book an end-of-season yachting holiday. What's more, with SmartYacht Club Membership - or indeed our alternative Shared Boat Ownership schemes - it doesn't have to cost the earth.
Discover the best end of season yachting destinations in the Med in 2017. Enjoy quiet marinas and beaches, less crowded attractions, and milder weather.
Scuba diving is one of the most rewarding activities you can do during a luxury yacht charter but it also presents unique dangers, and divers rely heavily on their training and equipment to keep them safe. Whether a novice or a seasoned diver, here are five great accessories you won't want to be without.
The Caribbean season, for glittering charter yacht GLADIUS, the 127′ CANTIERI DI PISA megayacht, is booking up fast! GLADIUS has just completed a multimillion dollar refit. She is new from bow to stern, inside and out. The interior is sleek, luxurious and comfortable. Charter yacht GLADIUS runs with 7 experienced, professional and fun crew members. …
As another winter charter season approaches, it's natural that crew - both those fresh to the industry and yachting veterans are looking for new roles. Perhaps it's moving up the career ladder or changing to a yacht that has a world cruising itinerary. Whatever your reason, there are many options available today to help crew find tomorrow's opportunity.
In the height of the summer season, you would be forgiven for thinking that it is too late to charter out a yacht. In fact, many incredible boats are still available to hire out to make the most of the remaining summer months.
As the end of the 2018 Mediterranean yacht season approaches it's never too early to start planning the next and where you'll be cruising - and on what yacht. If you are considering a new build opportunity in the 45 to 75-foot category now is the time to speak to your yacht sales broker in Monaco about the Alen 55 from Alen Yachts.
Saturday 14 October 2017 Cogs 4 Cancer : End of Ride/Season Party The popular Cogs 4 Cancer cycle covers 1400 km from London to Antibes with 30 cyclists raising more than €242000 this year in the fight against cancer. While that is a phenomenal amount, let's get behind the team and keep the funds…
Dubai is one of the world's most incredible cities, with hundreds of dazzling attractions that have to be seen to be believed. From the world's tallest building to a universe crafted completely of flowers, there's something to excite even the most seasoned traveller.
With Christmas now just around the corner, our thoughts turn to the presents that we will give our loved ones. After all, this is the season of indulgence; a time to spoil and celebrate our friends and family. But sometimes, no matter how many unusual luxury gifts you see, nothing seems quite right. With experience presents on the up, anything from skydiving in the Swiss Alps to creating your own bespoke cufflinks is now on the menu. However, a luxury yacht experience is the ultimate Christmas gift: the perfect way to show someone you love them this December 25th. Here's why.