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Daniel Barber is the director and principle owner of AquaCruise Ltd, a luxury yachting and yacht charter company. He has been involved in the yachting world for over 30 years, from family yachts as a child, to crewing as a young adult, to currently owning yachts and managing large superyachts for a number of high profile international clients. Daniel has a highly unique insight into the often private world of yachting!

The Mediterranean’s top 3 surreal underwater destinations

By Daniel Barber on Jun 24, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Earth’s oceans and seas cover more than 70% of the planet’s surface and still 95% of this realm remains unexplored by human life. Life in the oceans is unrivalled in its beauty and yet we have better maps of Mars than we do of the ocean floor. Considering that there are more artefacts and

Over Yonder Cay – the world’s most stunning private island for hire

By Daniel Barber on May 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

Sitting like a jewel in the crown, Over Yonder Cay is the crowning glory of the necklace of islands known as the Exumas in the Bahamas. Its priceless gem-like qualities are plain for all to see; but it is only when you venture ashore that you really realise what a truly rare and exceptional jewel

Yachting in the Bahamas – a guide to the yachts and hops

By Daniel Barber on Apr 17, 2014 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Suddenly the Winter is over; most of the Alpine snow has all but turned to slush. Time to start thinking about summer holidays, and what better place to begin than the Bahamas! With year round consistent temperatures of 27 °C, refreshing Atlantic breezes, and hundreds of miles of white sandy beaches, the Bahamas is a

F1 mogul Eddie Jordan’s new £32 million superyacht

By Daniel Barber on Mar 17, 2014 in Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Formula One mogul Eddie Jordan is no stranger to the world of luxury yachts. A serial owner of multimillion pound Sunseeker yachts, Eddie always makes his new yachts available to paying punters who can experience a slice of his life on the water – and his new £32million yacht “Blush” is no exception to this

Top 4 luxury yacht toys for 2014

By Daniel Barber on Feb 27, 2014 in Accessories, Cruises & Boat Travel, Gadgets, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

Picture the scene – it’s mid-August 2014, you’re at anchor in the bay of St. Tropez aboard your luxury charter yacht. The sun is beating down, the breeze is gentle and the sea refreshing…you’ve just finished sipping your (first) perfectly created Mojito cocktail, the crew are preparing more; and, stretched out on the sun pad,

Diamonds are Forever - the ultimate 007 mega yacht!

By Daniel Barber on Jan 30, 2014 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

Ever dreamed of starring in a 007 film? Well now you can take your place in a starring role as the Head of S.P.E.C.T.R.E. aboard this ultimate 007 mega yacht “Diamonds Are Forever”… available for private hire! First impressions of this stunning mega yacht are of an imposing HQ for counter-intelligence operations… straight from any James

The world's most expensive luxury yachts for hire

By Daniel Barber on Jan 06, 2014 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel

Forget your Royal Suite reservation at Claridges… forget renting Brigitte Bardot’s villa in St. Tropez… you can even forget your own private island; if you’re looking to book the most expensive and most exclusive holiday next summer, then think mega-yachts! If money is no object and only the best will do, then this post is

Take an Amazon river cruise… in style and luxury!

By Daniel Barber on Dec 10, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

For those travellers who are becoming increasingly bored with the seemingly endless cruising holidays available today, there is a truly unique alternative… a luxury Amazon river cruise. Embark on the voyage of a lifetime, sailing the earth’s mightiest river and the world’s last unexplored wilderness – the Amazon. The very first luxury vessel in the

The world’s most extravagant luxury cruise suites

By Daniel Barber on Dec 04, 2013 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel

Cruising has become increasingly popular over recent years, and today ordinary holiday makers now take to cruising in search of an alternative to the endless pool-side resorts. However, for those looking to relive the exclusive and luxurious charm from the golden days of cruising, this post looks at the very best that money can buy

The 4 best ways to see the Monaco Grand Prix

By Daniel Barber on Nov 07, 2013 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The Monaco Grand Prix is the highlight of the F1 racing calendar; the race that every driver wants to win. Set in stunning surroundings between the glistening Alps and the azure waters of the Med, it attracts the most expensive yachts, finest cars, and most beautiful people. In this environment the last place you want

Top 5 luxury yachts to charter if you’re not a billionaire

By Daniel Barber on Oct 15, 2013 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Speciality Travel

Let’s face it, chartering a luxury yacht is never going to be cheap. Buying a decent size super yacht is going to set you back in the region of seven to eight figures, and operating costs are equally eye watering… however, this post will show you that it is still possible to get on the