Set in the Bay of Bengal in Southeast India, the Andaman Islands offer superyacht guests deserted, virgin islands – each one appearing more spectacular than the last, with pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters providing the backdrop to exotic cruising views and rare marine life. Home to India’s only active volcano and ample untouched forest, the […]
In the fascinating world of luxury yachts, many of the world’s finest superyachts are discovering South East Asia and the incredible cruising waters of Thailand. Streaming into Koh Samui, Thailand superyachts are experiencing some of the most stunning maritime scenery in the world and meeting and/or catching up with the personable Captain Charles (‘Champagne Charlie’) […]
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) recently announced Port Denarau in Fiji has been awarded ‘Marina Fish Friendly Marina Level 3’ accreditations. Port Denarau Marina is also among the Finalists for the Marina Industries Association (MIA) ‘Club Marine Marina Awards’ for the 2017/18 period. The awards celebrate industry best practice and provide a benchmark for other […]
“Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong welcomed the Indonesian Tourism Minister to discuss strengthening of marine tourism relations between the two countries”, reports the Phuket Gazette in an article written by Sukawin Tanthavanich. Gordon Fernandes of Asia Pacific Superyachts Phuket explains the article relays that the Governor met Arief Yahya from The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism at […]
Popular and highly respected superyacht refit and services expert in Singapore, Scott Walker, responds to questions about his background and how he came to be one of the founders of the Asia Pacific Superyachts Company and decades long Asia Pacific Superyachts Singapore Managing Director. Question: Please share some of your personal background and how you […]
Koh Samui is the perfect base for a Gulf of Thailand voyage. Yachting visitors can enjoy the many attractions on this beautiful island while planning explorations to surrounding stunning islands. Great Gulf cruising waters await, but in the interim, there are lots to enjoy on Koh Samui. Changing from a ‘backpacker’ island 30 years ago, […]
In this day and age, the world is becoming “electronic” with product and services found online, at the push of the button. Although this can make a lot of things easier, people and companies become faceless and we lose the very thing that many people have learnt to love – a smiling face that offers […]
There are two sides to New Zealand – or rather two ends – but which island should you choose? The spectacular subtropical North, or the rugged, glacier-carved South? Craig Tansley takes you on a whistle-stop tour of both. Kiwis are famously a friendly bunch unless the All Blacks are playing, but if one subject can […]
Asia Pacific Superyacht Tahiti MD, Etienne Boutin, shared news of famed visitors, as reported by ‘Hello’ magazine and many other media. “Barack Obama escape to French Polynesia: How to holiday like the couple” by Chloe Best – excerpted as follows: Barack Obama is making the most of his new found freedom after the end of […]
Mohamed Hameed, Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives owner and Muthaafushi Orient Investments Ltd. Director shared the news announced April 6, 2017, that Centara Hotels and Resorts of Thailand has decided to open the brand’s third resort in the Maldives on Baa Atoll’s Muthaafushi Island. It will comprise 24 land villas and 77 water villas with an […]