A boon for visiting superyacht owners, their guests and high-end tourists A Five-Star fully integrated “Private Jet Terminal” in Phuket, attracting high end Superyacht visitors and tourists worldwide, was announced at a Grand Opening ceremony December 16th by Siam Land Flying. The facility, to be fully operational in the early part of 2022, aims to […]
Indonesia is reopening to superyachts and foreign-flagged vessels considering a cruising voyage can view port and major logistical hub updates for an exciting and stunning journey. “The beauty and adventure that cruising Indonesia presents is unparalleled in diversity and escapism, it’s a window into a different world. Now the marina challenge is being met with […]
Indonesia cuts quarantine period for foreign visitors to three days from the earlier reported five days. “In fact, all nationalities are allowed in if via Jakarta and then Quarantine in a hotel in that city”, reports Thomas Taatjes of Asia Pacific Superyachts in Bali. The Indonesian government has decided to reduce the mandatory quarantine period […]
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with their pristine clear waters and sandy beaches, make an ideal destination for national and international yachts. However, Covid-19 halted yacht visits to the islands, suffering to a great extent in the past 1 & ½ years. Now the situation is changing and with the situation slowly coming under control, […]
There’s breaking news for yachts waiting to enter Indonesia, reports Thomas Taatjes of Asia Pacific Superyachts, stating: “Now foreign visitors can Quarantine in a hotel for five days. The international arrival points are Jakarta, Bali and Manado by air; and for those arriving by sea, the arrival may be at any international port”. The Government […]
New regulations for flying into Phuket will make it easier for crew changes and the eventual reopening of Thailand scheduled to take place on 1st November. “The Thai government’s aim is to allow all vaccinated crew/guests to fly into Thailand without the need for Quarantine. Yacht check-in is also scheduled to get easier”, reports Gordon […]
The Monaco Yacht Show opened September 23, bringing together the global yachting and superyacht community and industry to the greatest show of its type in the world. The superyacht show and exhibition of superyachts is where visitors can meet up with leading industry experts to discuss their next yacht voyage, learn what changes are underway […]
In the last few days, Indonesia has opened its international borders to foreigners again, with visa applications ‘open’. “Foreigners who apply for the visa must have a full and completed vaccination against COVID19 and will have to do 7 nights/8 days quarantine in a hotel if arriving by air or onboard the vessel if arriving […]
News of this year’s T&L world’s top voted 25 islands included an amazing five South East Asia islands located in the Andaman Islands, India; Koh Samui, Thailand; Bali, Indonesia; Maldives; and Sri Lanka. The “picture-perfect” five award-winning Southeast Asian beautiful and unique islands offer a great alternative for superyachts from crowded Med and Caribbean destinations […]
Representing Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) at the September 23-26 Monaco Yacht Show, the ultimate luxury rendezvous for the international elite clientele, will be the co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts and Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) Committee Member, Gordon Fernandes. Representing destinations throughout Asia and the Pacific the APS Director will offer new information on the APS […]