Reporting on news from the 55th annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show, held 4-10 December 2016, is Cindy Dittrich, working with Etienne Boutin of Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti. Etienne comments, “Cindy said there appeared to be fewer yachts than previous years at the Antigua Yacht Show; however, there was some significant interest from ships she met […]

Every yachting destination has their peak and lean seasons and R. Rathnam, managing director for Asia Pacific Superyachts, assists many owners and captains in determining those seasons in the Andaman Islands that are best suited to meet their needs and desires.

Among the “8 of the best places to swim with sharks” reports BOAT, is Moorea, French Polynesia and Fiji’s Beqa Lagoon.

Duthie Lidgard, managing director for Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand, reports on some of the reasons superyachts interest in New Zealand as a destination continues to grow: “In 2016 Travel announced, ‘New Zealand was voted the best country in the world for the fourth year in a row’. More than 75,000 readers voted in this […]

The Phuket Gazette reports about the first Pracharat Marine Protection Institute in Phuket: A total of 60 people will be trained as staff from forest and marine preserve organizations, said Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment chief, General Surasak Kanjanarat. General Surasak Kanjanarat, head of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, chaired the opening […]

M.Y. Queen Miri arrived in Sri Lanka in all her splendor at the Port of Galle in early November and more superyachts are expected in December and January including M.Y. Talisman, reports Priyantha Perera, MD of Asia Pacific Superyachts Sri Lanka, noting the growing attraction of Sri Lanka and a new initiative to entice more […]

Stunning Sail and Motor Superyachts will soon come together to meet at the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 16th annual elite yet relaxed gathering of owners, captains and crew December 16-18. ASR 2016 Co-Sponsor Benetti Yachts, along with Asia Pacific Superyachts, “Host Hotel” SALA Resort Phuket, Lux Media Group and a range of high-end sponsors and global […]

The APS Times, our yearly newspaper, is out in its 2016 edition. The articles in this year’s edition report about our presence at the Monaco Yacht Show 2016, the coming Asia Superyacht Rendezvous in Phuket from 16th to 18th December and brings lots of news and insights from our agents all over the South-east Asian […]

The Asia Superyacht Rendezvous has received many of the world’s finest superyachts over the past 15 years and another superlative gathering, custom-designed for the owners & captains of superyachts, is expected to welcome even more magnificent vessels streaming to ASR 2016. “The elite gathering, held December 16-18 every year, consistently attracts superior sail and power […]

On the 24th September 2016, one of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia’s superyacht clients landed his private jet in Sorong, ready to join his 55m yacht in the harbour and set out for his first trip to Raja Ampat. Business as usual, one may presume. However, due to a change in government aviation regulations in […]