Cantiere delle Marche has just announced the signing of a new contract to build another Darwin Class 102’, confirming its on-going success in this line of yachts. In the five years since being launched, the Darwin Class and the Nauta Air lines have pushed the shipbuilder into a dominant position, re… [read more]
Boat sales showed surprising strength in November, rising by double digits in the main powerboat segments and industrywide during what is traditionally one of the industry’s slowest months of the year. Sales rose 15.1 percent to 3,303 in the main segments and 13.2 percent industrywide to 4,385 fr… [read more]
The National Marine Manufacturers Association said new third-quarter registrations of traditional powerboats and personal watercraft were up 8.5 percent year over year and 8.8 percent year over year on a rolling 12-month basis. Jet drive boats, PWC, wake sport boats and outboard boats led the g… [read more]
I would like to share with you my appreciation in working with Lee Hutton. He went far beyond my expectations in facilitating the acquisition of my recent purchase of a 2005 Sea Ray 390 MY as he is a man who genuinely loves what he does. His enthusiasm made the purchase a true pleasure and his honesty wa… [read more]
Why it’s Time to Leave Cruise Ships Behind There are two camps when it comes to cruise ships. There are those who swear by them; citing the endless food, the views, the entertainment, and the wonderful places they visit. And then there are those who absolutely hate them; citing the mass-produced food… [read more]
As the Antigua Charter Yacht Show winds downs, the boats pick up their anchors and head off to prepare for their holiday excursions. There were late-night theme parties filled with costumes and live music. There were chef and stewardess competitions displaying culinary and creative prowess fr… [read more]
The Historic Yacht Show on Collins Avenue that started 28 years ago with some 30 boats is getting a new name for what’s set to be its biggest edition yet: Yachts Miami Beach. The show Feb. 11-15 is expected to attract more than 500 new and used yachts and equipment valued at more than $1 billion. I… [read more]
Dufour Yachts Grand Large 382 was recently awarded Best Midsize Cruiser class in this year’s Boat of the Year judging, sure looks like Dufour is definitely on a roll. In fact, since 2009, no other builder has won more “BOTY’s” than Dufour. Cruising World’s Senior Editor Herb McCormick describes… [read more]
Last week we introduced the concept of themed yacht charters, recognizing this concept as an exciting opportunity for the luxury yachting industry. On a themed yacht charter you can visit exotic places while indulging in your passion, returning to the yacht each night to dine under the stars and cr… [read more]
This letter is in reference to Peter Quintal. We searched for the perfect boat for over a year doing business with multiple brokers. Peter is unlike most other brokers. He truly gets on your side. He gets to know you and finds out what it is you really want in a boat. Sometimes perceiving what you yoursel… [read more]
Brokerage sales picked up in November, with U.S. brokers reporting 1,866 boats sold, a 6 percent gain from the same month last year. According to the month’s aggregated data in SoldBoats, the proprietary database of YachtWorld member brokers, the value of sales increased as well, gaining $21 mill… [read more]
One of my favorite parts of touring the yachts at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show is getting to see all the fun toys they keep onboard. Chartering a yacht for your private getaway also means chartering your own playground on water! From inflatable trampolines and climbing walls, to paddleboards an… [read more]
Beneteau Yachts unveiled the Swift Trawler 30 at the Paris Boat Show which just opened its doors this weekend. The latest addition to the best-selling line of fast trawlers will make her North American Premiere at the Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami next February. The new Swift Trawler 30 represen… [read more]
Day 3 of the Antigua Charter Yacht Show was another day filled with exploration and invitation. I had the pleasure of touring some spectacular superyachts, to see first hand which details set each of them apart. The highlight of today was having lunch onboard the spectacular 164’ Delta motor… [read more]
With the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in full morning swing this morning, over 200 brokers, vendors, and media alike stroll the docks. They are here taking full advantage of the opportunity to view the 80+ yachts that are in attendance. Unlike many other yacht shows, Antigua is focused solely on cha… [read more]
Oh, Antigua! Home to crystal blue waters, endless white sands, friendly locals, and of course the 54th annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show. The largest boat show of its kind, this event stretches seven days and is center stage for the world’s top charter yachts to show off their very best in service… [read more]
Luxury yachting is changing. Once a pastime reserved solely for the super-elite, there are now over 10,000 super yachts floating the world’s oceans, thousands of which are chartered out on a weekly basis to high-income earners. These new yacht charterers are wealthy, yes, but not fabulously so. A… [read more]
With the holidays approaching, what better way to escape the cold weather than to charter a yacht in the Caribbean or Bahamas? Where the only thing you will find frozen is your piña colada. The below yachts are all currently available for charter Christmas week and can provide you with the ultimate lu… [read more]
The first stage of the superyacht marina Golfito Marina Village & Resort is scheduled to enter operation in February 2016, Veronica Villegas, a project spokesperson, told Superyacht Business. There has been $34 million invested into the project to date. Once completed, the approximately 4… [read more]