China Xiamen International Boat Show under new management
Friday, 21 December 2012
Having co-organised the Shenzhen International Boat Show three times, and being aware of the difficulties in accommodating their exhibitors both ashore and afloat, EuropExpo and the Grand Pavois Organisation are building on their development strategy within China by taking over the China Xiamen International Boat Show. Read More
Singapore Yacht Show 2013 extended
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
The Singapore Yacht Show will open one day earlier in 2013, allowing exhibitors to make the most of the mounting momentum of luxury yachting in Asia. Following initial requests from several important local exhibitors, it was unanimously agreed by participants and stakeholders that the event should now be allowed to open on Thursday. Read More
The Singapore Yacht Show, 20 weeks to go
Tuesday, 4 December 2012It is well documented that the Asian market is one of the most vibrant and dynamic in the world. The Singapore Yacht Show has positioned itself as the focal point of yachting business, so that industry professionals can access buyers. The 2012 edition brought some of biggest industry names to the show. Read More
Live from Antigua: Superyacht Arianna
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Today at the Antigua Charter Show, I visited Arianna, Delta Marine's brand new 50 metre superyacht. Arianna was fully developed around the owner's initial vision, which was cultured, crafted and transformed into a superyacht that is both ground-breaking and classic. She has a warm and casual ambiance. Read More
The Singapore Yacht Show returns in 2013
Monday, 26 November 2012Most people would agree that the mood was much more positive for the international yachting industry gathered in Cannes, Monaco and Fort Lauderdale in the last couple of months. But there are new markets out there, too, with an even more promising future. All eyes are now on Asia, where businesses flourish. Read More
Monte Fino Europe to showcase two new yachts in Düsseldorf
Friday, 23 November 2012
Monte Fino Europe, the European importer for the Monte Fino range of luxury motoryachts, has announced that the first two of its latest models - the upgraded 76 and ecHo 85 – have successfully completed sea trials in the South China Sea. The two yachts have since been loaded for transit and are now on their way to Europe. Read More
Despite the weather FLIBS reports record-breaking attendance
Monday, 19 November 2012
SuperYachtTimes were at FLIBS 2012 for a 5th consecutive year which has become an extremely important fixture in the SYT calendar of events. Despite the edge of Hurricane Sandy disrupting the Thursday evening of the Show, it served as another successful opportunity to meet with the Superyacht Industry's US market. Read More
Princess Yachts unveils the Princess 82 motoryacht
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
2012 was a significant year in the history of Princess Yachts International with the launch of five new models including both the smallest vessel it has produced for over a decade and the largest the company has ever built. 2013 promises to be as busy for the Plymouth boat builder and the London boat show marks the start of this. Read More
Hainan Rendez-Vous confidently building larger 2013 show
Monday, 12 November 2012
Famous within China as a major elite society event that attracts the world's foremost brands of business jets, superyachts and ultimate lifestyle products, the Hainan Rendez-Vous will return to the shores of Sanya city. The event will take place at Visun Royal Yacht Club Marina and Phoenix International Airport VIP terminal. Read More
Feadship Helix first ever superyacht to cruise the Pearl River in China
Friday, 2 November 2012
The 45-metre Feadship Helix has become the first large foreign registered yacht to be allowed to cruise the Pearl River in China. Feadship has already made history this year by being the first ‘Western’ superyacht builder to receive orders from Mainland China. Moreover, Helix was the first brand-new Feadship to visit China. Read More
Singapore Yacht Show to lure the ultra rich to the Lion City
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
The Singapore Yacht Show returns next April to entice Asia’s nouveaux riches to indulge in the luxury lifestyle enjoyed by the world’s elite yachting community. Now heading into its third year, the premium event returns to ONEo 15 Marina, Sentosa Cove from April 19 to 21, 2013, and is set to attract more superyachts. Read More
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to open as planned
Friday, 26 October 2012After careful consideration of all available weather forecasts for tomorrow, Show Management has made the decision to open the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show as scheduled today at 10 a.m. local time. Show organizers will continue to carefully monitor the weather and, should the conditions change, are prepared to take appropriate action. Read More
Dates for Newport Charter Yacht Show announced
Thursday, 25 October 2012
The Newport Charter Yacht Show has announced the show dates for 2013. The show will take place June 17-20, 2013. Staged on the historic Newport, Rhode Island waterfront, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is dedicated exclusively to yacht charter professionals, including agents, owners, brokers and captains. Read More
America’s Cup Trophy visiting the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Wednesday, 24 October 2012The America’s Cup will be showcased during the FLIBS to promote the America’s Cup Super Yacht Program and to celebrate the success of the inaugural year of the America’s Cup World Series. In addition, America’s Cup organizers have recently announced the appointment of BWA Yachting to manage the America’s Cup Super Yacht Program. Read More
Three Cheoy Lee models to debut in Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Cheoy Lee will debut three new models at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show from 25 to 29 October. Visitors to the show can have an exclusive first look at the Alpha 76 Express Flybridge, the Bravo 88 and the 46 metre Mazu, three very different types of yacht aimed atdiscerning owners who value luxury, comfort, style and quality. Read More
Four Sanlorenzo yachts on display in Fort Lauderdale
Monday, 22 October 2012
Sanlorenzo will exhibit four yachts at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), from October 25th – 29th 2012. The customized yachts on display will be the SL72, SL94, SL104 and SD92. Three SL models will be displayed from the Sanlorenzo planing hull range, which are built in fiberglass. Read More
Heirlooms hails the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show a major success
Friday, 12 October 2012
The bright and accessible stand featured an impressive collection of fine linens and accessories which saw the Heirlooms staff offering advice to both new and existing customers. To reinforce the company’s position as a leading British manufacturer and supplier of linen, Ruth Douglas was interviewed by the BBC during the show. Read More
Strong Australian presence at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Thursday, 11 October 2012A showcase of strong Australian brands will allow the Australian marine industry to be more prominent than ever at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Australia’s leading marine industry organization, Australian Marine Export Group (AIMEX) will be showcasing the best of the Australian products. Read More
N&J to display two superyachts at Nansha Bay International Boat Show
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Northrop and Johnson today announced that it will display the two largest superyachts at the forthcoming Nansha Bay International Boat Show, to be held October 12-14 in China. N&J will display the 30 metre Electra from IAG. This Italian designed yacht is built to the RINA class and has a top speed of 26 knots. Read More
The Maltese Falcon and Amerigo Vespucci inaugurate the Salone Nautico di Genova
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Perini Navi's flagship, Maltese Falcon, and the historical tall ship, Amerigo Vespucci, sailed together for the opening of the Salone Nautico di Genova. Together, representatives of these vessels cut the ribbon of the 52nd edition of the Salone Nautico di Genova during the opening ceremony that was held earlier this week. Read More
The 52nd Genoa International Boat Show opened saturday
Monday, 8 October 2012
The 52nd Genoa International Boat Show opened on Saturday. The show features 900 participating exhibitors, over 1,400 on display on a more-than-200 thousand square-metre exhibition area including four pavilions, large outdoor spaces and two equipped marinas and featuring a new layout. Stella Maris is the show’s largest yacht. Read More
MCM reports positive results from Monaco Yacht Show
Friday, 5 October 2012
MCM reports positive results from exhibiting at Monaco“The annual pilgrimage to the Monaco Yacht Show was a busy time for all of us from MCM, having had meetings not only with vendors, designers and industry insiders, but also very in-depth and interesting deliberations with prospective clients..". Read More
Record attendance for the 22nd Monaco Yacht Show
Friday, 5 October 2012
From 19 to 22 September 33,000 luxury yachting companies, yacht owners, wealthy customers and representatives of future purchasers converged on Monaco to meet up at the yacht show's 500 stands and aboard the hundred-odd superyachts on show. At last year's show there were signs of an upswing in the market. MYS 2012 confirmed the trend; slowly but surely, business is picking up. Read More
Pershing to bring two new yachts to Genoa Boat Show
Monday, 1 October 2012
Pershing will be showcasing two new models at this year's Genoa Boat Show. The Pershing 82’, which has already achieved great success at the Festival de la Plaisance, Cannes, by winning three of the World Yacht Trophy awards for design, layout and innovation on board, and the Pershing 108’ New Edition. Read More
Superyacht Athena wows visitors in Monaco
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Unless as an invited guest, there are few chances for a keen eye to cast a discerning look around a Huisman built yacht. With owner’s privacy a given, open house viewings of Huisman creations are indeed as rare as hens’ teeth - especially eight years and the equivalent of three circumnavigations after a 2004 launch. Read More
Successful 35th anniversary of the Cannes Boat Show
Monday, 24 September 2012Le Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes, which took place between 11 and 16th September 2012 on the bay of Cannes, has been declared a resounding success by exhibitors, visitors and the managing company of the show. The show celebrated its landmark 35th Anniversary this year, and kicked off the European Yachting calendar in spectacular style with over 580 boats on display. Read More
The Riviera Yacht Support 1,000 metre Yacht Lunch
Monday, 24 September 2012
For the 7th year running at the Monaco Yacht Show, Ulf Sydbeck and his team at Riviera Yacht Support put on their biggest ever lunch function at Quay des Artistes, Monaco, to thank various Captains and Clients. 45 guests enjoyed fine wine and delicious food, typical of the high standard of services Riviera Yacht Support provides. Read More
Vertigo being presented with the Prix du Design
Friday, 21 September 2012
The 2012 Monaco Yacht Show opened in spectacular style on Wednesday with the impressive Alloy Yachts built Vertigo being presented with the Prix du Design at the Show. Tony Hambrook hosted HSH Prince Albert onboard Vertigo, along with invited dignitaries, industry leaders and the team from Alloy Yachts. Read More
Perini Navi at the upcoming shows
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
The Perini Navi Group has announced that they will participate at the Monaco Boat Show, the Moscow Jet Expo and the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in 2012. The Perini Navi Group starts off the nautical new year with their participation at the 22 nd edition of the Monaco Boat Show, an exclusive event held in Monte Carlo from September 19th to 22nd. Read More
Design Unlimited to show two superyacht projects in Monaco
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Design Unlimited will have two of its most recent projects on show at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Together they demonstrate the versatility of the DU studio and its ability to meet dramatically different visual and technical requirements. On display at berth N19 Quai de l’Hirondelle is the 45 metre motoryacht Karia. Read More
Phuket International Boat Show to kick-off Asia boat show season
Monday, 17 September 2012
The 2013 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) will showcase leading marine and lifestyle businesses, products and services from 21 – 24 March at the Royal Phuket Marina on Phuket Island, with a large in-water boat display, 2,500 sqm indoor exhibition space and marina-side activities on the boardwalk. Read More
Visit superyacht interior builder Struik & Hamerslag at the MYS
Friday, 14 September 2012
Recently the SuperYacht Times team visited the facility of one of the most renowned superyacht interior builders, Struik & Hamerslag. The company was established in 1964 and has worked on more than 100 new yachts larger than 35 metres. Struik & Hamerslag has two state-of-the-art production facilities. Read More
Van Berge Henegouwen to launch LuxperienceLab at MYS
Friday, 14 September 2012Van Berge Henegouwen has announced the launch of LuxperienceLab, their tailor-made technology & design label. Monaco Yacht Show will provide the platform for the launch of this innovation driven label combining state-of-the-art technology with experience driven interaction. LuxperienceLab encompasses imagination, experience and proven technology to create unique and customised entertainment based products which balance creativity with functionality. Read More
Live from Cannes : The brand new Moonen Alu 82 My Way
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Moonen Shipyards from The Netherlands presents the brand new Moonen Alu 82 fast displacement superyacht My Way at the Cannes International Boat Show. Motor yacht My Way was built for Russian clients who have been very involved in the entire process. The owner requested a top speed of 25 knots. Read More
MYS Preview Video: The secrets behind the success of Sunrise Yachts
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Sunrise Yachts has been doing very well; earlier this year the company signed contracts for a 63 metre and a 56 metre superyacht. In addition to these two projects Sunrise are also building another 63 metre and a 45 metre motor yacht. President Guillaume Roché unveiled that they have recently acquired a second facility in Antalya. Read More
Live from Cannes: The Jade 91 Smiling-T
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Superyacht Smiling T was launched December 5th 2011 by Jade Yachts, and is currently on display at the Cannes Yacht Show. The yacht offers great volume for a yacht of her size and her elegant teak interior is designed by Birgit Schnaase. The layout comprises a master suite on the main deck, and 3 guest cabins on the lower deck. Read More
Live from Cannes: First look onboard the 46.60m Project 12
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Today we had a first look on-board the brand new superyacht Project 12. Built to ABS classification and MCA compliancy, Project 12 translates the success and build quality of Cantieri di Pisa’s famed Akhir range to a larger scale, offering exhilarating performance generated by twin 4,670hp MTU engines. Read More
MYS Preview Video: Feadship to unveil mystery superyacht client?
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Earlier this month Feadship announced that they will again unveil a Future Concept at the Monaco Yacht Show, however this time it is a little different as the concept comes with a client. Last week I visited Feadship and spoke with Design Manager Ronno Schouten about their latest Future Concept and her mysterious owner. Read More
MYS Preview Video: The inside story on fast yacht support vessel Garcon
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Recently the 67 metre fast yacht support vessel Garcon was delivered and she will soon make her public debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. In August I visited the Amels shipyard in Vlissingen to interview Amels’ Managing Director Rob Luijendijk about Garcon and the line of Fast Yacht Support Vessels. Read More
Benetti Taiba on display in Cannes and Monaco
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Jimmy Broddesson of Bluewater has announced that his latest central agency listing for sale, has finished her € 2,500,000 refit, and will be at anchor during the Cannes and Monaco shows. Superyacht Taiba, a 1997 built Benetti superyacht is currently listed for sale with Bluewater at € 8,900,000. Read More
MYS Preview Video: A visit to Dutch Maritime Partners
Monday, 10 September 2012
Recently Dutch yacht industry veterans Duncan Schaaf and Arne Feenstra of the Amsterdam based management company Dutch Maritime Partners (DMP) announced that they had been awarded the contract to manage the 62-metre superyacht Icon. SYT’s Maarten Janssen visited the company and spoke with the founders. Read More
Lift Emotion BV to attend Monaco Yacht Show 2012
Friday, 7 September 2012Lift-Emotion, leaders in producing custom elevators in every shape and size for the superyacht industry, will be participating in this year's Monaco Yacht Show. Lift-Emotion, known for designing every elevator desired by customer or architect. The Blade project was a perfect illustration of what Lift-Emotion is capable of.Read More
Monaco beckons for mystery Feadship Future Concept client
Wednesday, 5 September 2012As tradition dictates, the 2012 Feadship Future Concept will be unveiled on the opening morning of the Monaco show. And, as was the case with predecessors such as X-Stream, F-Stream, Aeon, Breathe and Qi¸ the design takes a highly imaginative approach to the likely requirements and desires of the next generation of superyacht owners.Read More
OceanStyle reveals yachts for sale at Festival de la Plaisance, Cannes 2012
Wednesday, 5 September 2012OceanStyle, has revealed the yachts it will be presenting at the Festival de la Plaisance, Cannes 2012, taking place from 11 – 16 September 2012.During the six day show, OceanStyle will be displaying a collection of spectacular yachts from its own sales fleet.Read More
Video of the 78.5 metre Feadship Hampshire II
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Launched in April 2012, Hampshire II was built by Feadship to a design by RWD. From the foredeck which converts to a netted playing field for basketball, tennis, baseball and badminton, to the beach club designed to facilitate the owner’s passion for windsurfing and sailing, this latest Feadship is a yacht full of adventure. Read More
SELEX to showcase enhanced entertainment capabilities at MYS
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
The Yacht Technologies business of SELEX Elsag, a Finmeccanica company, will be showcasing its enhanced state-of-the-art entertainment capabilities at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. The news follows the recent announcement of Yacht Technologies’ unique association with Dawsons Marine. Read More
88.5 Metre Nirvana to debut at Monaco Yacht Show
Monday, 13 August 2012
Delivered in April 2012, Nirvana is spending her first summer season in the Med and will debut at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. At 88.50 metre, she is the seventh of the new generation yachts to be launched after Sunrays and Seven Seas. Modern lines and a contemporary style are the features of this elegant and exclusive superyacht. Read More
Superyacht Ithaka will join Dahm International in Monaco
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Dahm International has announced that they will bring the 26.70 metre Doug Peterson designed Jongert 2700M Ithaka to this year's Monaco Yacht Show. Ithaka is the 5th Jongert 2700M. The yacht's whole aft deck and the two outside steering positions offer a lot more open space than the models before. Read More
New Oyster 725 and Oyster 885 Launched
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Not content with launching just one new model at the autumn boat shows, Oyster has gone a step further and will be launching two new models, the Oyster 725 and Oyster 885. Both yachts have just completed fit out at the Oyster Yachts build facility in Southampton and are now being rigged and fully commissioned ahead of their boat show debuts. Read More
Erdevicki design for Icon Yachts to be presented in Monaco
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Erdevicki, Inc. and Icon Yachts, teamed-up to complete the concept analysis and cost estimate to offer a complete design and build package for the ER175 high speed superyacht with high specification and the highest level of luxurious interior finish. Icon Yachts is currently preparing a one-metre scale model of the yacht. Read More
Mangusta 165/07 to debut in Fort Lauderdale this fall
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
The Overmarine Group tells us that the latest Mangusta 165 hull, number 7, will be be shipped to the United States in time for her world debut at the next Fort Lauderdale Boat Show late October. The Mangusta 165 is the fastest Maxi Open Yacht in the world and is a real success for Overmarine Group. Read More
Heirlooms 10th year in Monaco with new stand
Monday, 30 July 2012
Heirlooms Ltd, the luxury bespoke linen company based in West Sussex UK will showcase 10 exciting new additions to their linen range at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. This is their 10th year exhibiting with a brand new stand designed to accommodate their 50% increase in exhibition space. They will be presenting new bed linen designs. Read More
61 Metre Diamonds Are Forever largest yacht ever at Cannes show
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Benetti will bring the recently delivered 61 metre Diamonds Are Forever to this year's Cannes Boat Show, making it the largest yacht ever to be on display at the show. The 61 metre Diamonds Are Forever features a signature Evan K Marshall interior. with a superb layout and sophisticated styling. Read More
Superyacht Karia to be displayed at Monaco Yacht Show
Friday, 20 July 2012
RMK Marine have announced that they will be showcasing the 45 metre Ron Holland designed motor yacht Karia at the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show. Karia which is currently for sale will be on display throughout the show on Quai de l’Hiroudelle. Karia is an excellent example of the quality of build by RMK Marine. Read More
Princess 40M to premiere at Cannes and Monaco shows
Monday, 16 July 2012
The biggest production yacht ever made in Britain, with the largest resin-infused hull ever moulded, the new Princess 40M promises to make quite a splash when she is launched at the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes this September. Hull #1, Imperial Princess, is also to be showcased at the Monaco Yacht Show a few days later. Read More
Superyacht conversion project Ambriabella underway in Italy
Thursday, 12 July 2012
The Italian Quaiat Shipyard, based in Trieste, is specialized in maintenance services, building and refitting of super yachts. The yard will present the restoration project of the historical motor vessel Ambriabella at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. The vessel has sailed the northern Adriatic Sea for decades after her launching in 1962. Read More
Preview of the 22nd Monaco Yacht Show
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Last June 19 this year’s annual Monaco Yacht Show Summer Party was held. The evening party welcomed a legion of key superyacht industry members who arrived at the hotel to discuss the upcoming events of this year’s show. While the MYS organisers invited the yacht insiders to network with their peers on the eve of summer. Read More
The new Vicem 107 Moni to debut in Cannes in September
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
The new Vicem 107' Cruiser Moni, a new model, and the yard's flagship Vintage model, will be making her public debut this summer at the Cannes Boat Show in September. The 107 Cruiser is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series of Classic, Flybridge and Cruiser motor yachts ranging from 50 – 100 feet. Read More
67 Metre Fast Yacht Support vessel to debut in Monaco
Friday, 6 July 2012
Dutch superyacht builder Amels will be displaying the Sea Axe 6711, a 67-metre Fast Yacht Support vessel. The sleek, axe-bowed vessel was constructed at Damen Shipyards in Holland, and the project was coordinated and supervised by Moran Yachts & Ship. The Sea Axe has space for toys such as tenders, jet skis and sailing dinghies. Read More
Amels 180 Step One attending 2012 Monaco Yacht Show
Friday, 6 July 2012
The brand new Amels 55-metre yacht, Step One, is set to make her first public appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show this September. With a sun deck measuring 24.5 metres long, and a helipad with 2000kg take-off weight, Step One is the first Amels 180 of the highly successful Amels Limited Editions range. Read More
Video of the Yacht Open House and Networking Day held in Nice
Friday, 29 June 2012On the 18th of June, The Yacht Open House and Networking Day was held in the port of Nice. This sales and charter open house is organized by the ECPY and MYBA associations. Over 30 large yachts were presented by different brokers, and a conference on Italian VAT was presented by Francesco Cimmino. Read More
Mulder Shipyard to introduce new Mulder 73 at Amsterdam boat show
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands will be presenting the new Mulder 73 Flybridge to the public at the HISWA Amsterdam inwater Boat Show from 4 to 9 September. Built for an Australian client, the yacht was designed by Guido de Groot. The new Mulder 73 Flybridge has an overall length of 22.30 metre and a beam of 6.20 metre. Read More
53rd Annual FLIBS announces show enhancements
Monday, 25 June 2012Now entering its 53rd year, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show have developed a strategic plan of exciting enhancements, scheduled to begin in 2012 and continuing to roll out over the next several years, ensuring that FLIBS remains at the forefront of the marine industry for decades to come. Read More
The Yacht Open House and Networking Day in Nice
Friday, 15 June 2012On the 18th of June, The Yacht Open House and Networking Day will be held in the port of Nice. This sales and charter open house is organized by the ECPY and MYBA associations. Over large 30 yachts will be presented by different brokers, and a conference on Italian VAT will be presented by Francesco Cimmino. Read More
Dates for 2013 Antibes Yacht Show announced
Friday, 1 June 2012
The Antibes Yacht Show 2013, the only International Brokerage and Charter show before the beginning of the season in the Mediterranean, will be held from April 18th to 21st , 2013. In 2013 the layout of the show is going to change and will start in front of the Bastion Saint Jaume and continue on to the IYCA. Read More
Restyled Azimut Grande 105’ presented in Beirut
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Represented by its own exclusive dealer, BluePoint Yachting LTD, the Azimut Grande 105’ was one of the highlights of the Beirut Boat 2012, Lebanon’s first boat show and one of the most important boating events in the Middle East for luxury yachts. The yacht has a new design and fine finishes. Read More
The Singapore Yacht Show 2012 a great success
Friday, 25 May 2012
The Singapore Yacht Show 2012 at the ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove ended on a high note having lived up to all expectations, with many more exhibitors, visitors and stunning yachts on show than the ‘preview’ show last year. At the same time, the 4th Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference ran 2 days before the yacht show. Read More
Amsterdam in-water Boat Show announces price reduction
Tuesday, 1 May 2012HISWA Multimedia has announced a structural reduction of 15% on rates for stand space and berths at the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show 2012. This will be calculated on top of the early bird discount (15%) for bookings made by March 31, and the general discount for members of the HISWA Association (15%). Read More
Excellent turnout at the Singapore Yacht Show
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
The Singapore Yacht Show returned in style last week, attracting an excellent turnout of really high quality visitors to fully justify the participation from some of the world’s top yacht exhibitors. The 2nd edition inspired visitors and exhibitors alike with a fuller and finer line-up of some of the world’s most talked-about superyachts. Read More
Photo gallery of day one of the Singapore Yacht Show
Saturday, 28 April 2012
The 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show opened its doors to the public this Friday, at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, bringing together some of the world’s top yacht builders, yacht brokers and luxury brands to entice Asia’s growing class of high net worth individuals. Some 10 – 15 world-famous superyachts are on display. Read More
Heesen Yachts participates in the Singapore Yacht Show
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Heesen Yachts has announced its participation at the Singapore Yacht Show. “Asia is a growing market for the superyacht industry. The fact that an increasing number of superyachts are making their appearance in the region is a sign of interest in this yachting destination” says Mark Cavendish. Read More
Overmarine Group participating in the Yare
Wednesday, 25 April 2012The Italian Overmarine Group will again participate in the Yare (Yachting, After Sales and Refit Exhibition) which starts on thursday. The event, in its second edition, takes place in Viareggio, the Italian capital for the construction of superyachts, and hometown of Mangusta, Overmarine Group's flagship brand. Read More
Positive reactions from the market at the 6th Antibes Yacht Show
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Exhibitors left last week's Antibes Yacht Show show’s 6th year with a smile. Indeed, 13,380 visitors came to admire the 130 yachts on display. It seems that the changeable weather simply pushed away the curious, yet did not discourage buyers to come. Brokers are pleased to have received quality visits. Read More
Fleet of world-famous superyachts sails into Singapore
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
The 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show opens its doors to the public this Friday, bringing together some of the world’s top yacht builders, yacht brokers and luxury brands to entice Asia’s growing class of high net worth individuals. With some 10 – 15 world-famous superyachts on display, the show runs from April 27th-29th. Read More
Photo gallery of the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
The China (Shanghai) International Boat Show is the longest established boat & yacht exhibition in China, covering displays of its whole industry chain, since its launch in 1996. CIBS has progressively established itself as an endorser and facilitator for yachting culture. CIBS provides a platform for all industry products. Read More
Solid sales at Boat Asia
Monday, 23 April 2012
Boat Asia celebrated two decades serving Singapore and the South East Asia region with solid onsite sales and many high-potential ongoing talks, organizers TMX said, based on official survey feedback. Boat Asia 2012 ran from 12-15th April at Marina at Keppel Bay, featured a line-up of more than 50 luxury yachts. Read More
Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012 edition attracts most Chinese millionaires yet
Thursday, 19 April 2012The third edition of the annual Hainan Rendez-Vous took place on April 5th to 8th and drew more high net worth visitors, more yachts, and more ultra-lifestyle brands to the shores of tropical Sanya City than did the two previous editions of the show. The four-day event generated billions of RMB in business. Read More
Filippetti Yacht to attend the China International Boat Show
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
The Italian shipyard Filippetti will bring the Navetta 26 to Shanghai for the 17th edition of the CIBS (China International Boat Show). From 19 to 22 April, the Filippetti yacht will be on display, where she will be one of the largest yachts in the show. With the Navetta 26, the shipyard presents the first model in the green series, a line of eco-chic yachts. Read More
Antibes Yacht Show again a great success for SuperYacht Company
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
A great stand location, interesting guests and clients, coupled with a sneak preview of the company’s new brand, meant the Antibes Yacht Show was yet another success for the growing SuperYacht Company team. SuperYacht Company, together with YachtsXL, collaborated its efforts by opening up their stands to create one large area. Read More
Timelapse video of the 2012 Antibes Yacht Show
Tuesday, 17 April 2012Friend and photographer Andrew Clelland has made a wonderful timelapse video of last week's Antibes Yacht Show, including a couple of shots made on our stand at the show. This year was the show's 6th edition, and despite a very wet saturday, the show was well visited by industry and clients looking for a new boat, just before the summer season kicks off. Read More
The Ferretti Group participating in the Rio Boat Show
Monday, 16 April 2012
The Ferretti Group is participating at the fifteenth edition of the Rio Boat Show, taking place in Brazil this week in the new evocative location of Pier Mauà, inside the port of Rio de Janeiro, with seven of the most beautiful crafts by Ferretti Yachts and Pershing on display. The Group will take part in the show with one of the largest stands on display. Read More
Timelapse video of the 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous
Monday, 16 April 2012
Last week China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show, the Hainan Rendezvous, opened its doors to China's elite. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL were not only official media partners of the event, but also ran the on-site Media Centre, and joined forces to engage High Net Worth Individuals from Asia to the world of luxury superyachts. Read More
SuperYachtTimes.com hosts Champagne tasting session in Antibes
Monday, 16 April 2012
At last week's Antibes Yacht Show, we hosted an exclusive Champagne tasting session, courtesy of AWC Riviera, one of the world's foremost wine merchants. The heart of AWC's business is the buying and selling of fine wine - in quantities ranging from complete cellars to cases and individual bottles. Read More
Live from Antibes: EcoCrew seminar
Saturday, 14 April 2012The unique nutrient that helped Poseidon develop those envious pectorals and feed his beloved sea horses, is now struggling for life. Posedonia, named after the Greek god, has been the Mediterranean’s life giving plant for hundreds of thousands of years. Unlike sea algae, Posedonia is a rooted plant that is responsible for balancing the Mediterranean’s eco-system. Read More
Cerion Energy and ECOsuperyacht partner to form GO2 Global Yachting
Friday, 13 April 2012Cerion Energy, manufacturer of the DAME Award winning nanotechnology-based diesel fuel additive GO2 and ECOsuperyacht, the exclusive European distributor for GO2, announce that they are partnering to form a new global marketing & distribution business called GO2 Global Yachting. Read More
Live from Antibes: Projects moving fast for new Pendennis Palma Refit Division
Friday, 13 April 2012
Projects are moving fast for the new Pendennis Palma Refit Division. I had a chat with Tristan Rowe and Charlie Ross yesterday, the first day of The Antibes Yacht Show. Seven projects in as many months, since September 2011 has meant a very busy and encouraging start. Three orders are already booked in for refit work this coming winter. Read More
Live from Antibes: Rinck Travel explained
Friday, 13 April 2012
Rinck Travel offers the Yachting Community’s needs for travel arrangements. Sophie Riché explained this morning at the Antibes Yacht Show, “Over 26 years we have adapted our services into a complete package for superyacht companies, industry personnel, owners, captains and crew to travel around the world". Read More
Video of day four of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Last week, China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous opened its doors for the 3th edition of the event. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL were part of the show, as the official media partners of the event, and ran an on-site Media Centre. We are proud to bring you this fourth video of the event. Read More
Encouraging signs as high numbers of Far Eastern clients attend the Hainan Rendezvous
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Fraser Yachts announced today that the Hainan Rendezvous, was visited by a high number of their qualified clients from across the region. There are very encouraging signs that more and more people are developing a strong interest in superyacht ownership and charter. The show had doubled in size since 2011. Read More
Live from China: Photo gallery day four of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Sunday, 8 April 2012
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place this week in the seaside resort city of Sanya, Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. Read More
Live from China: Orders are picking up for Palmer Johnson
Sunday, 8 April 2012
At the Hainan Rendez-Vous I spoke with Russell Morris of Palmer Johnson. It’s the third time the company is exhibiting at the event. Speaking about the Chinese market for luxury yachts, Russel comments, “We are getting to know what they need and it’s only a matter of time before they build up their knowledge of yachting". Read More
Live from China: The new IAG 100 at the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Launched in January, the IAG Electra 100 superyacht was unveiled this week at the Hainan Rendez-Vous. The Electra 100’ measures 30 metres and with a beam of 6.5m, is powered by two MTU M93 main engines that provide a maximum speed of 27 knots as well as economical cruising to a range of 2,000 nautical miles at 10 knots. Read More
Live from China: On board the Trinity superyacht Lohengrin
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Today, we sat down with Trinity Yachts' Billy Smith III and John F. Dane, on board superyacht Lohengrin, where we learned how superyacht Lohengrin, one of the largest yachts in the region, became based there. "The interior is what attracted the attention of the new owners, a large Chinese corporation", Billy shares with us. Read More
Live from China: Diana Yacht Design working on an exciting new project
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Today, at our stand at the Hainan Rendez-Vous, we had the chance to meet up with our friends at Diana Yacht Design, who gave us a sneak preview of an exciting new project, specifically targeted at the Asian market. A key design element on the yacht, is the total separation between guests and crew, a feature normally seen on much larger yachts. Read More
Live from China: Photo gallery day three of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Saturday, 7 April 2012
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place this week on Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will bring you daily updates. Read More
Live from China: CMN Yachts at the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Presenting two models at the Hainan Rendez-Vous, the 44 metre Bannenberg & Rowell Scorpio design, and a 65 metre design, Cyril Le Sourd of French shipyard CMN sees their presence at the show mainly as "a great way to learn more about the Chinese culture". You can visit CMN Yachts at Booth G1. Read More
Live from China: Royal Huisman at the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Saturday, 7 April 2012
The renowned Dutch superyacht builder Royal Huisman is exhibiting for the third time at the Hainan Rendez-Vous. “Now we have been here for three times in a row people start to recognise the Royal Huisman brand and we have met people who have come to our stand each year”, says Evert van Dishoeck, Commercial Manager of Royal Huisman. Read More
Live from China: ISA Yachts at the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Today we met up with Marcello Maggi, President and sales director of ISA Yachts. We sat down with him, and discussed the yard's latest orders, as well as the yard's view on the Hainan Rendez-Vous, and the upcoming Chinese market. "We are now at the Hainan Rendez-Vous for the first time," Marcello explains. Read More
Live from China: Video of day one of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Friday, 6 April 2012Yesterday China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous opened its doors for the 3th edition of the event. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL are not only official media partners of the event, but also run an on-site Media Centre. Read More
Live from China: Photo gallery day two of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Friday, 6 April 2012
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place on Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will run the show's media centre. Read More
Live from China: Heesen Yachts at the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Friday, 6 April 2012
A familiar face at yachts shows, Heesen Yachts' Sara Gioanola, talked us through the yard's latest projects, and also shared with us her opinion on the new Asian market. "We are very busy at the yard at the moment, with our largest project ever, well underway", Sara says, when she refers to the 65M Fast Displacement. Read More
Live from China: Great number of VVIPs arriving in Hainan
Friday, 6 April 2012
Last year, the Hainan Rendezvous attracted some 15,000 visitors from all corners of greater China, and judging by the visitor numbers walking around, that record will surely be broken in 2012. Private jets are being used to fly in over 300 VVIP guests to nearby Sanya Phoenix International Airport, with a limousine service to and from the show. Read More
Live from China: The Ferretti Group at the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Thursday, 5 April 2012
The Ferretti Group is taking part in the third edition of the Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is being held from today to 8th April 2012 on the island of Hainan, in southern China, a charming location for a unique event which has by now become a real must for the leading world operators in the luxury sector. Read More
Live from China: Superyacht Onyx participating in Hainan Rendez-Vous
Thursday, 5 April 2012
The Sanlorenzo 40 Onyx is participating in the Hainan Rendez-Vous, currently taking place in South China. The Hainan Rendez-Vous is an annual luxury client event that attracts discerning Chinese clients to the Riviera-like shores of Sanya for a sumptuous 4 days of lifestyle discovery. The yacht is for sale asking € 13,500,000. Read More
Live from China: Photo gallery day one of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Thursday, 5 April 2012
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which takes place today to 8th of April in the seaside resort city of Sanya, Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. Read More
Sales at PIMEX for Phuket’s Lee Marine Yacht Brokerage
Thursday, 5 April 2012Lee Marine, Phuket’s leading yacht brokerage, today announced it sold four boats at the 2012 PIMEX International Boat Show on Phuket between 29 March and 1 April, Lee Marine Managing Director, Josh Lee described the show, where the company had eight boats on the water and the largest stand in the exhibition hall, as being “very successful.” Read More
Live from China: Perini Navi at the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Thursday, 5 April 2012
The Perini Navi Group is participating in the Hainan Rendezvous. During the Hainan Rendez-vous, taking place this week on Hainan Island, the Perini Navi Group, world leader in the design and production of sailing and motor yachts, will present Perini Navi sailing yachts and Picchiotti motor yachts to the Chinese public. Read More
Quality underscores success of Phuket International Boat Show
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
A successful ninth edition of the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) came to a close with successful sales and hot leads reported from exhibitors. The four-day Show – the largest consumer Boat Show in the region – has become known for its quality – quality products, quality exhibitors and quality visitors. Read More
SYT & YachtsXL run media center at the Hainan Rendezvous
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Tomorrow China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous will opens its doors. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL are the official media partners of the event, and run an on-site Media Centre. They have joined forces to engage High Net Worth Individuals from Asia to the world of luxury superyachts. Read More
CMN Yachts at the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Monday, 2 April 2012
CMN Yachts has announce their participation in the Hainan Rendez-Vous in Sanya, China, from April 5th to April 8th 2012. CMN will introduce the yard's latest projects, the CMN Line 65 by Andrew Winch Designs, CMN 65m motor yacht Project One, and the 44 metre Bannenberg & Rowell motor yacht Scorpio project. Read More
Ferretti Group to use Thailand as South-East Asian growth hub
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Ferretti Group is exhibiting two of its premiere yachts at the Phuket International Boat Show 2012, in order to further build its long established Asia Pacific presence. Ferretti Group, together with its local dealer Lee Marine, will exhibit at the Royal Phuket Marina the Ferretti 720 and the Pershing 92’ as Asia Pacific premieres. Read More
YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show announces speakers
Thursday, 29 March 2012The YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show (YI AYS) Steering Committee, comprised of Antibes Yacht Show, ISS, MYBA and PYA, today announces chairs and speakers for its 2012 Seminar Topics. The 13 April 2012 event is being held from 1000-1700 with luncheon at 1230 and cocktails at 1700. Read More
Phuket International Boat Show 2012 opens its doors
Thursday, 29 March 2012Asia's leading consumer Boat Show, Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), opened today with $ 250 million of boats on display, the largest being the 92 foot Pershing. The ninth edition of PIMEX was officially opened by Phuket's Vice Governor, Sommai Prijasilpa, together with PIMEX Show Director, Andy Dowden, and Bangonrat Shinaprayoon. Read More
Optimism at the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show
Monday, 26 March 2012
There are signs at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, taking place this weekend along the waterfront on scenic Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, that the much anticipated turnaround of the yachting industry has begun. Compared to 2011, attendance was up 12 percent cumulatively the first two days of the four-day show. Read More
YPI celebrates at 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous
Friday, 23 March 2012
The company celebrated its launch by bringing the biggest yacht ever to China’s leading luxury lifestyle event, now YPI Asia, the Asian arm of Monaco-based Yachting Partners International, celebrates the opening of three offices and its growing team at this year’s 3 rd Hainan Rendez-Vous. It has been exactly one year since YPI launched YPI Asia. Read More
K&K Superyachts to bring Auspicious and Callista to Antibes
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
K&K Superyachts are bringing two large yachts to this year's Antibes Yacht Show. The first is the Leopard 46 superyacht Auspicious. Auspicious was delivered by Leopard Yachts in 2010 and she is second in the acclaimed Leopard 46 series. She can accommodates 10/12 guests in 5 staterooms. Read More
Hainan Rendez-Vous reveals list of prestigious sponsors
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Organisers of the Hainan Rendez-Vous today announced the names of the major sponsors for their upcoming 2012 show, and the list is comprised of renowned upmarket brands. The event takes place this coming April 5th to 8th in the resort city of Sanya. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will run the show's media centre. Read More
49 Metre Mondomarine Streamline to attend Antibes Yacht Show
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
The 49 metre Mondomarine Streamline, launched by the Savona based shipyard in 2009, to a design by Cor D. Rover with an interior by Luca Dini and Frédéric Mechiche, will be the largest yacht to attend this year's Antibes Yacht Show. The yacht is currently for sale with International Yacht Collection. Read More
45.7 Metre superyacht Blue Ice to attend Antibes Yacht Show
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
More news from the Antibes Yacht Show, as we learn that Gaspard Yachts will be bringing the 45.7 metre superyacht Blue Ice to this year's show. Built by in 2009 by Palmer Johnson, Blue Ice is a spectacular superyacht of all aluminium construction and is the 5th hull in this successful range of performance yachts. Read More
Dubai International Boat Show: Video Day 4
Monday, 19 March 2012
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show that took place last week at the Dubai International Marine Club, has come to an end. More than 750 companies took part in the event from 46 different countries. There were 430 boats on display, including over 20 superyachts. Watch the video of day four of the boat show here. Read More
Yare's special welcome to captains at 2012 show
Monday, 19 March 2012
Yare, the first event totally dedicated to after sales and refit operations, will take place in Viareggio. This year, Yare will organize a Captains’ Dock, to welcome and host Captains of yachts, who are often the most important decision makers of after sales and refit operations. Yare describes the Captains’ Dock as ”an event within the event”. Read More
Dubai International Boat Show: Video Day 3
Friday, 16 March 2012
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show, is currently taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. There are 430 boats on display, including more than 20 superyachts. The show is held from March 13 to 17. Watch the video of day three here. Read More
Palma International Boat Show rescheduled for 2012
Thursday, 15 March 2012The 29th Palma International Boat Show , which was planned for April 28th to May 2nd this year has been rescheduled until April 2013 following a decision by a new organising committee appointed by the government in The Balearics. The Palma show has always been run by a government department, to manage several trade and tourism fairs on the island each year. Read More
Dubai International Boat Show: Video Day 2
Thursday, 15 March 2012
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show, is currently taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. There are 430 boats on display, including more than 20 superyachts. Superyachts on display at the event include the 42.60 metre Feadship Andiamo. Read More
Dubai International Boat Show 2012: Majesty 105 unveiled
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Gulf Craft Inc., the largest manufacturer of luxury yachts in the Middle East, yesterday premiered a brand new superyacht concept from its Majesty Yachts range – the Majesty 105 – on day one of the Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The premiere follows the UAE-based shipyard’s recent showcase of its largest ever hull construction. Read More
Dubai International Boat Show: Video Day 1
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Yesterday the 20th Dubai International Boat Show, held at the Dubai International Marine Club from March 13 to 17, was opened by H.H Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. Read More
YPI to bring 4 yachts to Antibes Yacht Show
Monday, 12 March 2012
No less than four yachts are to be presented from 12-15 April at this year’s Antibes Yacht Show by Yachting Partners International (YPI). Komboloi is without a doubt the best San Lorenzo '72 on the market. She has had very little use and has been professionally maintained by her crew and an attentive owner. Read More
Newport Charter Yacht Show announces seminars for 2012
Friday, 9 March 2012
Another exciting component to the already dynamic and newly revitalized Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) has been announced by Newport Harbor Corporation, the show’s new owner. Industry focused seminars will be featured each day of the June 18-21 event, which will be held at the Newport Yachting Center. Read More
Antibes Yacht Show announces seminar topics
Friday, 9 March 2012The YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show (YI AYS) Steering Committee—comprised of Antibes Yacht Show, ISS, MYBA and PYA—today announced its 2012 Seminar Topics. The 13 April 2012 event is being held from 1000-1700 with luncheon at 1230 and cocktails at 1700. Specific moderators and presenters will be announced in coming weeks. Read More
Simpson Marine reveals superyacht line up for Singapore Boat Show
Friday, 9 March 2012
Simpson Marine has revealed a stunning line up eleven yachts for this year’s Singapore Superyacht Show (SYS) at ONE15 Marina from April 27-29. They include a good mix of power boats, sailing boats as well as superyachts and represent the full range of Simpson Marine’s business in Singapore. Read More
The world descends on Phuket for 2012 Phuket International Boat Show
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Asia's top island resort destination and second-home of choice for many millionaires and billionaires around the world, is set to showcase top global boat brands at the ninth Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), which will take place 29 March to 1st April 2012 at the award-winning marina and lifestyle destination, Royal Phuket Marina. Read More
Superyacht Kestrel to debut at Antibes Yacht Show
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Adrian McCourt will introduce an entirely new breed of sailing superyacht to the public for the first time at Antibes Yacht Show. Designed by the renowned Ron Holland, Kestrel is a superb fusion of the best aspects of motor yacht, sailing yacht and beach house, designed specifically to put the fun back into family sailing. Read More
Fraser Yachts announces yachts at Antibes Yacht Show
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
The Antibes Yacht Show, the most important yacht show at the beginning of the season, taking place from April 12 to 15, in the beautiful harbour of Port Vauban in Antibes, has announced that Fraser Yachts will be bringing four large yachts to this year's show. Beyond is a 30.48 metre superyacht built by Inace in 2009. Read More
27th Palm Beach boat show signals industry growth
Tuesday, 6 March 2012Following a successful Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach in February, where builders and brokers reported the return of qualified buyers and impressively strong sales, the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is on track to sell out all exhibit space for a larger show than ever before. Read More
New name and dates for Auckland On Water Boat Show
Monday, 5 March 2012
Auckland International Boat Show has a new name, new branding and new dates. It will now be known as the Auckland On Water Boat Show and will feature new branding that reflects the greater diversity of exhibitors who attend the show and to be more closely aligned with New Zealand’s diverse, world class marine industry. Read More
Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach reports strong results
Friday, 2 March 2012
The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach reported a significantly stronger show overall than the past several years, with the number of exhibitors and boats on display both up 9 percent over 2011. Attendance, based on concession sales and number of people using show transportation, was up more than 7 percent. Read More
Horizon will showcase two megayachts at the Hainan Rendezvous
Monday, 27 February 2012
Horizon has announced their participation in the Hainan Rendezvous, held from April 5th – 8th, 2012, where they will showcase three luxury yachts: the RP120 Muses, CC110 Lady Gaga, and a new E54. According to the rendezvous organizer, Muses and Lady Gaga are among the top five largest megayachts attending. Read More
Feadship superyacht Helix on Asian tour
Thursday, 23 February 2012Feadship is taking a brand-new superyacht to Asia for the first time this spring. A dedicated tour by the 45-metre Helix will take in Hong Kong in March and the Hainan Rendezvous in early April before heading off to the Singapore boat show at the end of the month. Feadship has a history that goes back to 1849. Read More
ECOsuperyacht partners with the Antibes Yacht Show
Thursday, 23 February 2012ECOsuperyacht will again be partnering with the Antibes Yacht Show 2012 for the second year running, by offsetting all the carbon emissions arising from this year’s event. Last year’s highly successful show, which saw 13,000 visitors attend, was estimated to have generated 350 tonnes of carbon emissions. Read More
Leading yacht brands coming to the Singapore Yacht Show
Monday, 20 February 2012Organisers of the 2012 Singapore Yacht Show are delighted that more and more heavyweight international yachting brands will be heading to Singapore to participate in this year’s show. Superyachts Helix and Onyx will be making their massive presence felt, when they line up with some 30 other large yachts. Read More
Superyacht line up announced for Hainan Rendez-Vous
Thursday, 16 February 2012It is the Year of the Water Dragon in China, and the leviathans will celebrate their reign at the upcoming Hainan Rendez-Vous boat show. Ocean giants present at the event will include more than ten 40+ metre vessels among a fleet of 130 yachts. The event takes place from April 5th to April 8th on the sparkling shores of Sanya on Hainan Island. Read More
Special Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker Craft on display in Miami
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Hacker-Craft is displaying the Neiman Marcus Edition at Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, which starts today, and runs to to 20th. The Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft will be at ramp 16, slip 313. The boat is powered by a Mercury Marine 8.2 High Output 425 horsepower engine (CE compliant). Read More
Premiere of Sanlorenzo SL94 at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
The award-winning Sanlorenzo SL94 will have an official Americas Premiere at the upcoming 2012 Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), from February 16 th - 20 th. Sanlorenzo has a renowned reputation of offering an unrivalled level of customization. The overall design concept for the new SL94 on display at MIBS, was one of “livable luxury”. Read More
New superyacht sales and charter event in Mallorca
Monday, 13 February 2012
A few weeks ago we published an article on a new event to be held in Port Adriano, Mallorca SuperYacht Days. The event will showcase around 35 yachts for sale and charter by six yacht brokers with a presence on the Island; Ocean Independence, CNI, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Burgess and Northrop & Johnson. Read More
RJC to bring nine yachts to the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
RJC Yachts will be featuring no less than 9 yachts at the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, this month from the 16th to the 20th. The RJC display is located off Collins Avenue, Ramp 12, Slips 601 thru 611 & 622. All of the yachts will be available for inspection and include superyachts Atlantica, Magic, Aquasition, and Pheadra. Read More
More new developments for the 2012 Antibes Yacht Show
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
The Antibes Yacht Show team has worked hard to improve the 2012 edition of the event, running from 12th to 15th April. First of all the team has been reinforced with Stéphane Trabet, who joins the team as “Commissaire Général”. Stéphane comes from the luxury hotel industry and will help the organisers in taking the next step. Read More
A new date, concept, and venue for the Adriatic Boat Show
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
The 4th International Boat Show of Šibenik, the Adriatic Boat Show will be held from May 17th - 20th 2012 in Mandalina Marina in Šibenik, Croatia organized by NCP – Nautical Center Prgin. Preparations for the show are in full swing for an edition with lots of news and some surprises. It is the first time that the Adriatic Boat Show will be held in May. Read More
Horizon V74 and CC105 Explorer yachts shipped to Florida
Friday, 3 February 2012
Horizon Group recently loaded the new CC105 Explorer and V74 on a transportation ship en-route to the Florida East Coast, where the yachts will be on display at the Palm Beach Boat show March 22nd - 25th, 2012. Both yachts are inventory for Horizon Yachts Inc, the U.S. East Coast sales and service office. Read More
Port Adriano will host first Mallorca Superyacht Days
Wednesday, 1 February 2012From April 28 to 30, the first ‘Mallorca Superyacht Days’ will take place at Port Adriano. The event will be attended by the island’s main brokers. For 3 days about 30 superyachts for sale or charter will be on show with Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons International, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson and Ocean Independence. Read More
The Palm Beach International Boat Show to take place in March
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
The City of West Palm Beach and Yachting Promotions have announced that the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show will go on as planned from March 22 – 25, 2012. The City, Yachting Promotions and Show Management have successfully worked together to address issues relating to repair of the area known as the Palm. Read More
Phuket International Boat Show spurs Andaman Marine Triangle growth
Friday, 27 January 2012Phuket Island is at the centre of Asia's growing marine leisure industry – one of the top five cruising destinations in the world – and is the centre of the emerging 'Andaman Marine Triangle'. Consisting of Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces, the Andaman Marine Triangle is home to some of the most stunning sailing grounds in the world. Read More
Düsseldorf Boat Show to start this weekend
Thursday, 19 January 2012Boot Düsseldorf is picking up speed. To the tune of 1,600 exhibitors from over 50 countries will be presenting their innovations for the coming season in 17 Düsseldorf exhibition halls from 21 to 29 January 2012 – from fishing rods right through to luxurious large yachts. Members of the SuperYachtTimes.com team will be in Düsseldorf on monday and thursday. Read More
New additions to this year's Antibes Yacht Show
Tuesday, 17 January 2012The Antibes Yacht Show, the most important yacht show at the beginning of the season, taking place from April 12 to 15, in the beautiful harbour of Port Vauban in Antibes, has announced several changes for this year's edition. This year the show will consist of brokerage yachts, charter yachts, a refit section, and a dedicated crew section. Read More
Hainan Rendez-Vous sells out three months in advance
Tuesday, 17 January 2012With three months left till the yearly Hainan Rendez-Vous again mesmerises China's millionaires with superyachts, private jets and every other category of ultra-lifestyle luxuries, the organisers announced today that exhibitor and sponsorship slots for the pioneering event have entirely sold out. Read More
Sunseeker 28 unveiled at London Boat Show
Monday, 9 January 2012
Sunseeker's new 28 Metre Yacht made its world debut at the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show on Friday 6th January. The yacht was presented with a fantastic performance from electric string quartet Asteria and a guest appearance by Tamara Ecclestone. Robert Braithwaite proceeded by cutting the ribbon in celebration. Read More
Boat Asia celebrates 20th anniversary in 2012
Tuesday, 3 January 2012Boat Asia 2012 returns to Marina @ Keppel Bay from 12-15th April 2012 in what will be the 20th anniversary of the event. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Boat Asia in conjunction with strategic partner Marina @ Keppel Bay is the showcase in Asia for luxury yachts up to 50 metres. Boat Asia 2012 is expecting an anticipated crowd over 15,000. Read More
Miami Beach prepares for the Yacht & Brokerage Show
Monday, 2 January 2012The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Miami's premier in-water boat show, is set to make a splash along Collins Avenue from February 16-20, presenting yachts and superyachts from the world's most extraordinary builders. The show is free and open to the public. New and exciting show developments are in the works. Read More
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Sunday, 8 April 2012
Live from China: Video of day three of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
