Category Archives: Industry Shows

What’s going on at the Shows, Events, and Companies in the Charter Industry

Yacht Charter Trends for 2012

Happy New Year to our Readers! As a new year arrives, we're often asked about what we see for the upcoming charter seasons. Having been at numerous shows (many of them chronicled here), seen hundreds of charter yachts, and spoken to Captains, Crew and Owners - here are some of the trends we see ...

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The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach: An Ultimate Yachting Lifestyle Showcase

The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, February 16 - 20, 2012, will feature more than 500 vessels valued at more than a billion dollars and covering more than 1.2 million square feet of space. Attendees will have ...

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139ft. Holland Jachtbouw Charter Yacht CALLIOPE: Innovative Build, Inspired Design

CALLIOPE is an elegant 139ft. Holland Jachtbouw, whose majesty is reflected in her name. CALLIOPE in Greek mythology is the muse of epic poetry, the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. The goddess was Homer’s ...

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Our Charter Experts On Board LIONSHARE: Nautical Tradition, Contemporary Aesthetic

Our first impressions when setting foot on board LIONSHARE during the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show were of an incomparably handsome yacht dedicated to enjoying life at sea without too much distraction, ...

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Perini Navi 56m PANTHALASSA: A Superyacht Charter with the WOW Factor

James Bond is right at home in this superbly elegant environment of cutting edge design. PANTHALASSA`s sumptuous teak sole and saddle leather wall paneling integrate seamless social spaces defined by functional ...

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Lunch Aboard Charter Sunreef 70 Catamaran MUSE: Chef Caro Reveals Her Champagne Jello Recipe, Perfect for Holiday Entertaining

During the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show we were invited on board MUSE for a delightful lunch prepared by Chef Caro Uy. Prior to being seated on the spacious aft deck, we toured the yacht and were impressed by the cheerful interiors and ...

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New Host Venue for World Superyacht Awards: Former Ottoman Palace in Istanbul, Turkey

In the past decade, Turkey has become a leader in the yachting industry, evidenced by the presence of numerous prominent superyacht shipbuilders, superbly constructed and equipped marinas with adjacent upscale resort and retail amenities and state-of-the-art dockage ...

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Winners of the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show: Chef’s Culinary Challenge and Table Setting Competition

The culinary challenge is a much anticipated annual event that gives charter yacht chefs the opportunity to participate in an extravaganza of epicurean artistry and splendor, and be recognized and rewarded for their extraordinary talents. This ...

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Antigua Charter Yacht Show: A Bird`s Eye View from the Crows Nest

Our most daring charter expert climbed 45 meters up to the crows nest on board charter sailing yacht MARIE to capture bird`s eye images of the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. MARIE is one of our favorite sailing yachts, the crew are delightful and most ...

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Marvelous Yachts on Display at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Sometimes it's the little things that make the big difference. With more than 100 yachts open for viewing the details become paramount in choosing which of these stunning yachts and skillful crews to highlight. Here are some of the favorites thus far: MELINKA is a ...

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