The spectacular Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India will once again be the setting of the “Sail the Andamans” Yacht Carnival & Rally, to be held 20 February – 21 March 2023. The returning “Sail the Andamans” month-long adventure starts and ends in Port Blair, with yachts sailing & motoring into the heart of the […]

The Thailand International Boat Show to be held 12-15 January, 2023 is set to spark Phuket as South Asia Pacific yachting leader. The Boat Show with a charity gala dinner hosted by InterContinental Phuket Resort will show support by the Thai Government and industry stakeholders in driving a resurgence in yachting tourism. The 2023 Thailand […]

LUXlife Magazine has announced the winners of the 2022 Nautical Tourism Awards and Asia Pacific Superyachts – Thailand has been awarded Best Super/Luxury Yacht Services & Management Business 2022 – South Asia Winner. The magazine reports there have been huge changes within the travel and tourism industry over the past few years. As we all […]

Some positive news for international visitors and yachts interested in Seychelles has just been announced. Travellers coming to Seychelles will no longer need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR test as of December 1st. Straightforward Immigration (no visas required) and health regulations make for an uncomplicated, hassle-free stay. The new entry and stay conditions […]

Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) announced the formation of the new APS Seychelles in 2022 and General Manager Peter Alvis shares news, information and tips for yachts interested in visiting the stunning Seychelles. Q. What is it in your background that brought you to the industry and specifically Seychelles? A. My career over the past eleven […]

Thailand Charter Week is Asia’s premier B2B charter event for yachts and superyachts, a luxury yachting event that provides a platform to luxury charter yacht companies, set in the stunning ‘Superyacht Hub of Asia’, Phuket Island. The second edition will be held from the 16th to the 19th of November 2022 and will once again […]

“Thailand has lifted all Covid border restrictions and now makes long stays easier”, reports Gordon Fernandes of Asia Pacific Superyachts, adding, “We are thrilled to welcome back luxury vessels to cruise the beautiful islands of the Andaman Seas and the Gulf of Thailand. The Thai government has announced vaccination proof/ATK test results are no longer […]

Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) co-founders, Captain Charlie Dwyer and Gordon Fernandes, along with fellow directors & GMs from the APS Asia Pacific region, are well prepared and looking forward to sharing new information with visitors at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022 to be held Sept. 28th – Oct 1st. Reporting limited tickets are available to […]

Tourism operators have reached an agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to propose a visa fee exemption for international arrivals and an eligibility extension for visitors from nations not requiring a visa to enter the country from 30 to 45 days during the second half of this year, as reported in the Bangkok […]

Big changes: reduced requirements for Entering Thailand & Relaxed COVID-19 Measures Effective 1 June 2022 the Thailand Pass will only function as a pre-arrival registration system, not an approval system and new relaxed COVID-19 measures. Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) had on 20 May 2022 announced a series of COVID-19 updates both within the […]