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Mallorca is a diverse yachting destination catering to all tastes. Get your dream holiday today with a yacht share from SmartYacht.

Despite public perception, owning a yacht is not just the domain of celebrity A-listers, business tycoons and football club owners. Yacht ownership doesn't have to be a pipe-dream, and investing in a yacht share can provide a cost-effective solution to sailing the world's most beautiful destinations.

If you dream of owning a yacht but are daunted by the high costs of purchase and ongoing maintenance, consider shared yacht ownership.

Wondering whether to invest in a luxury yacht share or charter? Learn the difference between motor yachts and sailing yachts to help inform your decision.

You don't need to have spent time in the City of Gold to know what it's about. The mere mention of Dubai conjures a mirage of shimmering glass sky rises, marinas filled with luxury shared boat ownership yachts and a heady sense of opulence and 21st century lustre. This is Dubai as the world has come to see it - a reputation nurtured by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Dubai's ambitious ruler. Rumours of such an exuberant Shangri-la-esque city are not exaggerated, so it comes as no surprise that the Dubai Shopping Festival has been coined the biggest (and probably the most impressive) shopping festival in the world.

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.

SmartYacht's shared yacht ownership and club membership mean it's cheaper than ever to explore Croatia by yacht. Find the best spots to visit whilst there.

It is rare that the words yachting and affordable come in the same sentence. After all, the industry is based on extreme luxury and exclusivity, two words that don't tend to come cheap. Yet the market is slowly adapting and opening up, allowing a new generation to become a part of this exciting

For just €490 access crewed yachts at unbeatable low prices. You don't always need a shared boat ownership scheme to get great-value vessels. Find out more.

Enjoy a holiday in the balearics on your shared ownership boat

An outstanding new yacht has joined the SmartYacht fleet. Shared ownership of Azimut 50 Fly offers you the dream of yacht ownership for a dramatically reduced price, and removes all the ongoing hassles of maintenance and management that yacht ownership … Continued

Discover the multitude of benefits you'll derive from a one-third co-ownership yacht-share of M/Y Bavaria, a12.39-metre 420 Virtess yacht based in Croatia.

Enjoy 7 days on a yacht in Croatia. From Dubrovnik, explore the Adriatic Islands and pristine waters of the Dalmatian Coast with shared yacht ownership.

If you don't have six months to spend on a yacht and don't want the hassles of yacht ownership, explore the benefits of SmartYacht Club and yacht sharing.

SmartYacht recently exhibited at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2017, offering a special deal on a yacht share. Read about the glamorous event here.

YPI CREW's Fiona Murray shares her insight on what it takes to earn a good living as a kitesurfing instructor. Read the interview here and contact YPI CREW.

Be aware of the superyacht crew job trends as YPI CREW share their 2016 Data.

Museums on the whole do not appeal to everyone - especially children - but tourism authorities in the Spanish Canary Islands have come up with one that might buck the trend: Europe's first underwater museum. Lanzarote has always been known for its gorgeous beaches and laid back atmosphere, but this new aquatic hotspot is set to expand its cultural appeal, bringing it firmly onto the map as a yachting destination. Here, we discover visitor's favourite attractions and highlights, so you can be fully prepared for your next shared boat ownership trip.

With its beautiful beaches, crystal blue sea and delightful, historic towns, Croatia is fast becoming one of Europe's premier summer hotspots. But its allure certainly doesn't end when the swarms of tourists disappear and the temperatures start to drop. Indeed, many locals would argue that the months of October and November are the best times to visit Croatia - with warm weather lasting well into autumn and sea temperatures still allowing for day time swims. So, with this in mind, we have prepared a Croatia yacht charter itinerary for those hoping to head away for a last-minute yacht sharing holiday.