OCEAN Independence (OCI) presents the way forward in luxury yachting. With over 30 years experience our multilingual team provide sound advice on all aspects of owning, buying, selling, building and managing private or charter yachts. With 16 offices worldwide we have a uniquely global...

The bus picks up the guests and drives to Athinios port in order to take the traditional boat. The first stop is to the islet of Nea Kameni where clients have the opportunity to climb to the crater (1 ½ hour). Next the boat stops to Palaia Kameni for a short swim to the Hot Springs, wh...

Three diverse superyachts have been listed for charter with Düsseldorf based Charter Director Adelheid Chirco. Starting with Arethusa (also for sale with OCI); delivered in 2008 she is the third hull from the now well established Nereids Yachts. At 47m, she sleeps 10 guests in 5 cabins...

OCEAN Independence Cavendish White (OCI) is proud to announce the sale of a custom built to order FM75 SOSSEGO to be delivered in 2009, by Peter Thompson of OCI UK. Reaching speeds of 43 knots, the uber-stylish FM75 SOSSEGO delivers a defining statement of both form and function. Conce...

It is with much regret that Liveras Yachts must announce the death of our Chairman Andreas Liveras who was killed during the terrorist attacks that have been taking place in Mumbai over the last 24 hours. Not only was Andreas one of the great entrepreneurs and characters of the yachtin...

Bostik, currently moored at La Trinité-sur-Mer (Brittany - France) next to the IMOCA 60 Safran, is thus waiting for the gale force 7 to 8 (35 to 45 knots) which should sweep across Brittany at 0000 UTC on Friday 5 September i.e. mid-day this Friday.

M/Y ELIZA JEAN – 34.95m (114’08”) Benetti Built 2003. Selling Agent: Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts, Monaco and Neal Esterly of Fraser Yachts, San Diego .

Governor Jim Doyle announced a $2,880,128 project that will support improvements to the Burger Boat Company’s facility at the Port of Manitowoc. The award will spur economic growth in the city of Manitowoc and the surrounding area.

The Grand Hotel Europe recently welcomed a new addition into its extensive transport fleet - a new ultra-fast, luxury speedboat, the Katarina. With a variety of day excursions available aboard Katarina, guests can appreciate the city's history and sights from the water, leaving an unfo...

It is official, the nineteenth edition of the Trophée Clairefontaine des Champions de Voile will take place in the Marina Real Juan Carlos 1er, i.e. inside the port which has welcomed the base of the competitors for the America's Cup 2007. The Trophée Clairefontaine de Valencia will be...

The second Veolia Oceans one-design for the SolOceans has left JMV Industries yard in Cherbourg (Normandy - France). This 16-m high-tech monohull, entirely in carbon using the technology of the most sophisticated prototypes has been transported to Caen, in the V1D2 yard where SailingOn...

This summer Mochi Craft's new lobster boat the Dolphin 54' fly is to leave the yard in Forlì, In this way the inventor of the Italian Lobster Boat Style responds to demands of owners from across the world who would like the opportunity to choose Mochi Craft excellence in both a sun top...

For the few lucky owners looking for exclusive, unmistakable added value, Ferretti Custom Line has created 112' NEXT. The new flagship embodies the highest standards of top-quality yacht-building and completes the fleet's planning line alongside the 97', in an exciting revamp of the ra...

Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 33, a new model created with the aim of initiating a complete renewal and expansion of the yard's semi-displacement fleet. Backed by a long-lasting commercial success, Custom Line further strengthens its offer in the growing sector of semi-displacement yach...

Altura, the timeless series that has made an unforgettable contribution to the story of modern sailing, is renewing. On the occasion of the Privilege Days - an exclusive event dedicated to Ferretti Yachts owners, celebrating in 2008 the 40th anniversary of the yard's foundation - Ferre...

The Observatory Hotel is now offering guests one of the most extravagant cruises along Sydney Harbour aboard the Cambria II. Partnering with Cambria Charters, the 100-ft luxury cruiser offers unparalleled service, style and luxury, and is modeled after the classic style of The Observat...

Alexia Barrier (France), Phil Paxton (Canada) and Yann Clavier (France) arrived safe and sound onboard Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans series for the SolOceans, in the North Cove Marina on the Hudson River, close to Manhattan skyscrapers. They entered the Ambrose Channel (L...

Marine dreams come to life when the world's largest boat show docks at six sites in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. From October 30 - November 3, 2008 at the 49th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show you'll be able to find everything you need for your favorite marine past-times. Over ...

eYachtCharter.com announced the launch of its Luxury Yacht Charter Certification Program today. The program has been established to help maintain the web based international directory's high standards of excellence and bring a recognizable logo that will aid prospective clients in disc...

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has appointed Clyde Rawls to serve as Port Louis general manager in Grenada. Rawls, who relocated from the USA for the position, has many years' experience having managed three resort marinas in Florida - including the Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Cente...

Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans one-design series of the SolOceans left Cherbourg Harbour towards New York City, in a strong force 6 gusting breeze. Alexia Barrier, Bostik skipper for this Reconnaissance Transatlantic on the historical road of the great liners, crossed the ...

INTERNATIONAL superyacht company OCEAN Independence Cavendish White (OCI) is proud to announce that the excellent 45m MARCO POLO was awarded 'Best New Series over 40 meters', while the magnificent 38.5m SanLorenzo 4H won 'Best New Series under 40 metres' at the 18th Annual ShowBoats In...

Burger Boat Company launched INGOT, a 153' Tri Deck Motor Yacht. INGOT is a luxurious and sophisticated Burger. Powered by twin Caterpillar 3508 engines, she is ready to efficiently cruise the world. INGOT was designed to be an environmentally friendly 'go anywhere' exploration vessel ...

Absolute Yachting is pleased to present you the luxury M/Y ELLINIA, the ideal yacht for your clients that wish to cruise the Greek islands. Her length is 80 ft, and she can accommodate 8/9 quests in one Master, one VIP, and in two Twin Cabins (one twin with a pullman berth), all with ...

Kiriacoulis Group introduced the innovative Large Yacht Management providing the Financial administration, Shore Support and all Managerial Services to the Owner. The luxury crewed chartering segment LMY by Kiriacoulis Group supports the management with the Charter Marketing and the Ch...

Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans one-design series of the SolOceans came back to her Maintenance Base in Caen (France) last Friday evening, from Antwerp (Belgium) where the cargo ship unloaded her on her return from New Zealand. During the next couple of weeks, SailingOne's ...

Following five successful years chartering in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the sumptuous 151ft Royal Van Lent Feadship, Northern Light, will embark on her most exotic journey yet: the sun-drenched islands of the Indian Ocean.

'Our fleet just keeps getting better and better,' enthused Patty Wilson and Allison Cecilio, Charter Marketing Managers for The Sacks Group. 'We are always on the lookout for the right boat that will compliment the rest of our fleet and these boats will definitely do that,' continued ...

Ovid, Homer, and other poets of great and ancient repute agree that the goddess Iris bore messages from celestial powers and delivered them to mortals. They say that in transit between heaven and earth, she left behind her footprint, a rainbow. The super-yacht My Iris is fittingly nam...

Just recently launched from the Benetti Shipyard in Viareggio, Wild Thyme is the first of the Benetti Classic 120' series to become available to the charter market. She is already in popular demand with plans to cruise the West Mediterranean this summer. Leaving her home port on the ...

Afroudakis Yachting is a licensed company by GNTO (Greek National Organization of Tourism) based in Athens, Greece, and was in founded in 1978 by Christos Afroudakis, a Naval Architect - Marine Engineer and respected member of the following Associations: The Hellenic Yacht Brokers Ass...

The story of M/Y Positive Carry's Captain Whitney Reiter reads a little like a novel. But while serendipity has certainly played a role in his becoming one of the youngest captains of a 142ft Trinity, it's his skill, hard work, upbeat nature, and love of the water that provide drama an...

Even before her 2004 launch, the Lürssen-built Phoenix was being spoken of in reverent tones among the yachting set. Here our writer Scott Rose details this 201-foot beauty's myriad irresistible attributes. The megayacht Phoenix is a crowning glory of contemporary Art Deco style. Indee...

Another banner day for CRN. A new launching that saw all the children of Ancona take part in the festivities at the shipyard. 'GiVi', a splendid steel and aluminium mega-yacht measuring 60 metres, the latest addition to the CRN family, took to the water on Saturday 8 July with more tha...

No running costs? Paul Crowther, new owner of Yachtbrokers International - established in Antibes for 21 years, and now with an office in Brighton too - is offering to pay the running costs of yachts under a 'guaranteed charter revenue' scheme for yachts purchased through Yachtbrokers ...

Chartering a yacht is the ultimate holiday in terms of style, service, venue, and flexibility. It is a unique way to indulge in total freedom and privacy in the most luxurious surroundings. With a huge variety of destinations and yachts from which to choose and spanning the four corner...

For the past 30 years, First New England Financial (FNE) has focused on small to mid-size yacht loans. When the decision was made by FNE's parent company, North Fork Bank, to enter the superyacht financing arena, Michael Lynch, President of FNE, went to the person who wrote the book i...

The clean exterior styling of the new 42-knot, hardtop cruiser from CNM in Italy provides for an exciting charter boat on the Costa Smeralda this summer, reports Nick Jeffery

Jon Jepson, veteran Hawaii sea captain, welcomes you to preview a truly thrilling sailing experience aboard Makani, Honolulu's newest luxury catamaran, whose technology and elegant amenities make her unique.

We invite you to spend seven days of luxurious relaxation aboard the magnificent Starfire. From the historic bay of Palermo, we will leisurely explore the enchantment of Sicily?s dramatic northern coastline. We will sail on to experience more remote Mediterranean islands, such as Ustic...