Asia Pacific Superyachts, the leading superyacht network of agents in the Asia and Pacific region, has announced Priyantha Perera is the new APS Sri Lanka Agent and Captain Jean-Francois Cormerais, replacing Alvin Teh, is the new APS representative in Borneo. Priyantha Perera of APS Sri Lanka gained vast experience working with authorities for various clearances […]
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A new home for the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous
Organisers of the largest and most prestigious gathering in Asia of sail and motor superyachts on water, the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, are delighted to announce SALA Resort & Spa as the event ‘Host Hotel’ on the lush island of Phuket, Thailand. The exquisite waters of the Andaman Sea surrounding Phuket will usher in stunning superyachts […]
Superyachts to Tahiti… with APS
Asia Pacific Superyachts long time Tahiti resident and genial French Polynesia yacht support specialist, Etienne Boutin, opened up about why after 25 years he continues to be so enthused about superyachts coming to Tahiti. Q. Why are you in the yacht/superyacht service business today – after so many years? A. I started servicing yachts in […]
Asia Pacific Superyachts member on TMBA Board
Our region office in Phuket is proud to announce that co-founder of APS Phuket, Jojo, is a new member of the Board of Directors of the of Thailand. TMBA represents all aspects of the marine and yachting industry, including tour operators, boat manufacturers, and marine & yachting publishers. The association is presently comprised of more […]
APS Cuts Costs of Entry to Indonesia by 50%
Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia has reported an amazing 50% reduction in the costs of bringing a yacht to Indonesia. This follows sweeping law changes made to the framework of the Yacht Clearance Process by the Indonesian Government earlier this year. “APS was heavily involved in an advisory capacity to the Government of Indonesia throughout the […]
Andaman Islands Fishing Adventure
Superyacht sailing and cruising in the Andaman Islands provides some fantastic deep sea fishing and marine life adventures as chronicled during a recent sailing and fishing trip planned by R. Rathnam of Asia Pacific Superyachts Andaman Islands. Fishing trip in the Andamans – Havelock and Neil islands / © APS Andaman Islands Reporting on a […]
APS Regions score high in TripAdvisor “Travelers’ Choice Awards for Islands” 2016
Superyachts from around the world’s highly favoured islands scored exceptionally high in both ASEAN and World awards, confirmed owner-agents from Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia, Phuket, Koh Samui, Langkawi, Andaman Islands and Tahiti. Coming in first place in Asia and in fifth place in the world – is Bali, reports Richard Lofthouse and Jimmy Blee of […]
New launch Unfurled is victorious in her first St Barths Bucket
Vitters is thrilled to announce that its 46-metre high-performance aluminium sloop, Unfurled has won the 2016 St Barths Bucket. The win is particularly exciting as this is the first St Barths Bucket Regatta the German Frers-designed sloop has competed in. Unfurled was a remarkable project to work on for the Vitters’ team and carries a […]
Vitters Shipyard and Oceano deliver the 85m S/Y Aquijo
The spectacular new 85-meter sailing yacht AQUIJO is the world’s largest high-performance ketch and marks Vitters Shipyard’s and Oceanco’s first delivery in 2016. Both yards worked closely together throughout all stages of this custom project. Built under the project name P85/3069/Y711, this extraordinary sailing yacht’s naval architecture and exterior design is by Tripp Design Naval […]
Yachts being welcomed back to Fiji
The recent hurricane in Fiji has caused serious damage and tragically cost lives as widely reported on the news all over the world. Now Fiji wants to let the world know the country is moving on and ready for the season’s visiting yachts. “The Fijian people are at work to bring assistance to those in […]