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Ibiza – beyond the crowds

By Nicholas Dean on May 13, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The opportunity to experience authentic Ibiza is something that relatively few take the time to do. A yacht charter discovering this island’s hidden treasures is the ultimate way to travel whilst affording a chance to create unique and unforgettable memories. Explore isolated coves, spot wild orchids in almond groves and stroll through whitewashed hamlets exuding […]

Discovering Croatia aboard brand-new luxury yacht Acapella

By Trina Howes on Apr 17, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel

Croatia is a favourite destination for sun lovers and culture seekers to engage with exceptional natural beauty and some of the world’s most outstanding world heritage sites, and it is possible to complete a whirlwind tour of all the greatest attractions in style with brand new luxury motor-sailer yacht ACAPELLA. Preserve your privacy, avoid crowded […]

The magical Ionian Islands of Greece

By Nicholas Dean on Apr 15, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Ionian Islands are an idyllic destination to experience the delights of a yacht charter in Greece. A line of stepping-stones across the sea, the mix of islands trail the western coast of mainland Greece. Ribbons of sand frame the undulating shoreline backed by dense woodland on soaring hills. Blessed with deep anchorages, sheltered coves […]

10 reasons you must do a luxury small ship cruise in Croatia

By Graham Carter on Apr 08, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel

A luxury small ship cruise in Croatia is an exceptional way to see the country and its idyllic islands, as well as enjoying the glistening views and undisturbed sounds of the Adriatic Sea. With a relatively small number of passengers on board, the luxury ships that sail across Croatia’s coast are modern and offer all […]

Yachting paradise in Croatia on board motor yacht SEAGULL II

By Nicholas Dean on Mar 23, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel

Croatia offers an abundance of spectacular cruising grounds, perfect to explore on a summer yacht charter. Boasting exceptional marine life, fascinating culture and a truly captivating coastline, there is something for everyone in this region of the Adriatic. Soak up the delights on board 54m beautifully restored classic motor yacht SEAGULL II, packed with allure […]

Cruising Croatia’s sparkling seas with sailing yacht Navilux

By Trina Howes on Mar 10, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel

Find freedom under the Mediterranean sun this summer and roam wherever you please as you discover the wonders of the Croatia charter grounds with modern sailing yacht NAVILUX. Croatia is where east meets west, and millennia of being between some of the world’s ancient superpowers has left behind a legacy of magnificent Roman and Greek […]

Summer harbour hopping on a French Riviera luxury yacht charter

By Trina Howes on Feb 11, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

There’s no better way to travel along the South of France during the summer months than by luxury yacht charter, as famous stars from the world over can attest. The French Riviera comes alive with concerts, festivals and so much more from May through to September, so get straight to the heart of each and […]

Escape to the Bahamas on a yacht charter

By Nicholas Dean on Feb 10, 2021 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

An unsurpassed destination south of Florida, the beautiful islands of the Bahamas are easily accessed and perfect for a yachting voyage of discovery. It is surprising how truly uncrowded and unspoiled these islands are, considering how close they are to the mainland. A yachting haven offering sheltered harbours, diverse sailing grounds and deserted islands, this […]

Summer sensations in the Eastern Mediterranean by luxury yacht charter

By Trina Howes on Jan 25, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Celebrate a summer of freedom in the Eastern Mediterranean and cruise wherever you desire on a luxury yacht charter, one of the safest ways to have a break far from home and still maintain social distancing. The wonderful luxuries on board mean you can spend all your time aboard or in the water or some […]

Island-hopping in St Vincent and the Grenadines

By Nicholas Dean on Jan 19, 2021 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Speciality Travel

Consisting of over 32 islands and cays, only nine of which are inhabited, St Vincent and the Grenadines have been appropriately dubbed ‘the jewels of the Caribbean’. Famed for secluded beaches, crystal-clear water, and sublime dive sites, most of this sprawling archipelago is only accessible by boat, making it an ideal spot to take a […]

In love with Turkey aboard HIC SALTA and why you should book your Mediterranean holiday now

By Trina Howes on Dec 28, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

The Greek and Turkish coasts are a haven for fun seekers, sun worshippers and culture lovers who want days exploring ancient wonders and nights partying under starry night skies, and luxury gulets like HIC SALTA are the most efficient way to see and do it all in style. Bodrum Bodrum is a first and/or last […]

Serene sailing in the Seychelles

By Nicholas Dean on Dec 26, 2020 in Africa, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel

Located to the north east of Madagascar and strewn with World Heritage Sites, the granite archipelago of the Seychelles clusters together approximately 115 inner and outer islands. While the more remote outer islands can be reached with a local guide or specifically trained captain on board, most visited are the inner islands, including well-known Praslin, […]

Natural wonder in Antarctica

By Nicholas Dean on Nov 13, 2020 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel

Achingly beautiful and wildly pristine, remote Antarctica is unlike any other destination on earth and defies the imagination. The land is a vast white icescape, dotted with soaring mountains untouched by mankind and blessed with wildlife flourishing in this snowy enclave. Take time to marvel at the many wonders of this incredible peninsula where ice-filled […]

The Turkish delights of chartering a luxury gulet

By Trina Howes on Nov 12, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Endless days of sunshine and warmth beckon in the Eastern Mediterranean even as we head into winter, but you can start planning your next spring or summer holiday and take your friends and family to Turkey on a beautiful luxury gulet adventure in 2021. Gulets are traditional wooden-hulled vessels that are locally built and offer […]

2020/21 luxury yacht charters in the Caribbean

By Trina Howes on Oct 25, 2020 in Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Guadeloupe, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

The end of 2020 is on the horizon but there’s time to celebrate the end of a truly unusual year with plenty of pampering with family and friends this winter on a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean. Celebrate Thanksgiving on a pink sand beach in Barbuda, do some duty-free last-minute shopping in the US […]

Experience the Kimberley, Australia by yacht

By Nicholas Dean on Oct 08, 2020 in Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

Travelling along the north-western edge of Australia offers an introduction to a raw, wild coastline dotted with some 2,600 beautiful islands. The isolated and rugged Kimberley coast is often referred to as one of Australia’s great natural wonders; this never-ending natural haven of crystalline waters, white sands, pounding waterfalls, and sandstone gorges is guaranteed to […]

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