Category: Cruises & Boat Travel

The best of the ‘winter blues’ on a luxury yacht charter to the Caribbean and Bahamas

The best of the ‘winter blues’ on a luxury yacht charter to the Caribbean and Bahamas

By on Oct 20, 2021 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Guadeloupe, Netherlands Antilles, Regions, Speciality Travel

A cold chill is setting in and celebrities are switching their playground from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean & Bahamas, where there are thousands of remote beaches to leave behind prying eyes and winter woes for festive celebrations in the sunshine and warmth. Discover some of the highly favoured tropical havens to be found not […]

The Arabian Gulf: a stylish yacht charter location

The Arabian Gulf: a stylish yacht charter location

By on Oct 13, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

With an achingly beautiful coastline, the Middle East is blessed with continuously spectacular landscapes within which a melting pot of fascinating culture beckons. Increasing in popularity to explore by yacht, the Arabian Gulf is home to some of the most incredible sights, magnificent architecture and extraordinary splendour. Offering sparkling seas and powdery shores, the lure […]

World’s largest cruise ship to debut in the U.S. and Europe

World’s largest cruise ship to debut in the U.S. and Europe

By on Oct 07, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Paving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean International has announced the world’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set to sail from its home in Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean on March 4, 2022, before making its way to Barcelona […]

Taking a Le Boat cruiser on the Caledonian Canal, Scotland

Taking a Le Boat cruiser on the Caledonian Canal, Scotland

By on Sep 23, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Some afternoons and evenings a bagpipe lament lingers over Laggan Locks. It is not a tourism stunt. Dressed in a tartan kilt, a resident hones his musical skills. It is an appropriate soundtrack for Le Boat’s base at Laggan Locks, on the waterway that runs from Fort William on the east coast to Inverness on […]

The best beaches in the world to visit by boat

The best beaches in the world to visit by boat

By on Sep 21, 2021 in Bahamas, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Florida, France, Georgia, Greece, Michigan, Middle East, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Turkey, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe

With lots of vacations still on hold, we find ourselves daydreaming of when we can travel freely once again. YachtWorld has listed all the best beaches in the world, only accessible by boat. Vacations and short trips are always good ways to unwind and re-energize ourselves. For many people who love to explore and seek […]

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas in New York

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas in New York

By on Sep 20, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Memorable vacations from the Northeast are back and bolder than ever. Royal Caribbean marked its comeback in the Big Apple with the highly anticipated New York debut of the iconic Oasis of the Seas, the largest and most innovative cruise ship to sail from the area. Returning from its first cruise last week, Oasis once […]

Winter holidays filled with wonder: Chartering a luxury catamaran yacht in the Caribbean and Bahamas

Winter holidays filled with wonder: Chartering a luxury catamaran yacht in the Caribbean and Bahamas

By on Sep 13, 2021 in Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

Shed your winter coat and step outside in your bathing suit this festive season as you relish the winter wonderlands of the Caribbean and Bahamas on a luxury catamaran yacht charter. A luxury yacht charter is one of the safest and convenient ways to travel to multiple destinations while enjoying first-class service and a range […]

Montenegro: a yachting haven

Montenegro: a yachting haven

By on Aug 16, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Serbia and Montenegro, Speciality Travel

Boasting a rich heritage, mystical isles and a breath-taking coastline, Montenegro is an idyllic destination to visit by yacht. Strewn with medieval villages lined with cobbled streets and pebbly shores packed with charm, a getaway to this Adriatic treasure is recommended. Look for family-owned restaurants serving authentic local fare such as priganice (fritters) as a […]

Luxury yacht charters around the incredible Balearic Islands

Luxury yacht charters around the incredible Balearic Islands

By on Aug 10, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Spain has an enviable reputation when it comes to art and architecture, and the added natural beauty of the Balearic Islands has made it attractive to celebrities, culture seekers and party-goers who want to have it all – and can- on a luxury yacht charter. Far from being limited to a couple of destinations accessible […]

A yachting getaway in the Aeolian Islands

A yachting getaway in the Aeolian Islands

By on Jul 26, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Peppering the Tyrrhenian Sea just off Sicily’s northeast coast, the Aeolians are a group of seven picturesque islands with volcanic origins, providing stunning cruising grounds for a scenic and relaxed yacht charter. The area is protected by UNESCO and the landscape, as well as the atmosphere, varies significantly from island to island. Exploring by yacht […]

UK green list countries for Summer yacht charters in 2021

UK green list countries for Summer yacht charters in 2021

By on Jul 12, 2021 in Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Health & Safety, Malta, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

As of 4am on the 30th of June, the UK extended its green list of countries safe for vaccinated and COVID-negative travellers, increases the options for Britons to holiday away from home this Summer. These popular destinations include*: The Balearic Islands, Malta and the Madeira Islands in Europe Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the British […]

The best private travel experiences in Asia

The best private travel experiences in Asia

By on Jun 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

When luxury travel to Asia soon returns, there are those of us with the budget and the desire for a private travel experience. Whether flying via private jet, chartering a private yacht, or renting a luxury private villa, the demand for seamless and exclusive travel is on the rise. Asia is well suited for this […]

Island-hopping by yacht in New England

Island-hopping by yacht in New England

By on Jun 19, 2021 in Connecticut, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, Speciality Travel, USA, Vermont

Fair winds, cool culture and untold idiosyncrasies, a New England yacht charter delivers an great opportunity to holiday in style. From tranquil spots on secluded beaches to mouth-watering cuisine in lively townships, this is the trip of a lifetime, wherever you choose you cannot go wrong. The greatest time to visit these coastal isles is […]

Top 5 high-end experiences in Scotland

Top 5 high-end experiences in Scotland

By on Jun 17, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Scotland is much more than castles, whisky and tartan. It is also much more than just the Highlands. If visitors are looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, there is an abundance of opportunities. For luxurious accommodation the days of rigidly formal 5-star hotels and traditional castle accommodation have gone. The investors in luxury brands […]

5 reasons to explore Turkey and Greece by luxury yacht charter

5 reasons to explore Turkey and Greece by luxury yacht charter

By on Jun 15, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Greece and Turkey are welcoming tourists back to the Eastern Mediterranean for a safe and spectacular summer, and a luxury charter yacht grants adventurous groups the opportunity to roam the crystalline Ionian and Aegean seas in style. There are five great reasons to choose a yacht for your next getaway break with family, friends or […]

Enchanting Italy ready to welcome yacht charter guests this Summer

Enchanting Italy ready to welcome yacht charter guests this Summer

By on May 27, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Italy is preparing to welcome tourists back for a sun-filled summer, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has indicated that from mid-May EU and non-EU residents will be able to visit without the need to quarantine, provided that they can prove immunity, vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test result. The European Union is currently preparing similar […]