The holidays are perfect for a superyacht journey away from cold winter weather to sunny tropical Phuket in Thailand. Visitors can enjoy many ways to celebrate the Christmas & New Year’s holiday, with seasonal festivals, beaches, high-end resort special dining and events and cultural experiences – all combined with exploring islands around Phuket (about 39, […]
Adventure awaits sailing enthusiasts and superyachts in the Andaman Islands, India. The Andamans is truly a magical yachting destination and ‘Sail the Andamans’ is an excellent opportunity to experience to set sail on a 30-day voyage of wonder. Event dates are 19 February through 20 March 2025 for cruising through the magical islands of the […]
Governments in many of the Asia Pacific island countries are looking to support the yachting community and industry by allowing more marinas to be constructed and expanded alongside of news of upgraded and regulations on the size of visiting superyachts. In Thailand the Marine Department recently amended a regulation for superyacht and sports boat arrivals […]
Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Andaman Islands is excited to share news with Yacht/ Superyacht Owners and Captains that the Port Blair Sea Port is now a designated entry port for e-visa holders! This news is going to be a game-changer for yachts, superyachts and cruise tourism in the Andaman Islands, the new designation will have […]
A leading travel and lifestyle magazine, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau, has awarded top honors to Thailand at the “Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024”. The ‘Best Island in the Asia-Pacific Region’ was awarded to Koh Samui at the 2024 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards and Bangkok securing the […]
Gordon Fernandes, panelist “Managing & Operating yachts in the Asia-Pacific” General Manager at Asia Pacific Superyachts Phuket, Gordon Fernandes, will attend and be a panelist on the Superyacht Panel, “Managing & Operating yachts in the Asia-Pacific’ at the Asia-Pacific Superyacht SUMMIT June 5th & 6th 2024. The event will be held at the Renaissance Harbour […]
“Sri Lanka is poised to embark on a journey to position the island country as a premier destination for marine tourism, with the plan to be implemented before the end of the first quarter”, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu said. Assuring proactive measures, Gajabahu revealed that the Ministry has crafted a […]
Once the Gulf of Thailand’s Koh Samui and nearby islands, Angthong Marine Park and diving mecca Koh Tao have been explored, yachts & superyachts are cruising on to the modern Ocean Marina Jomtien in Pattaya. The largest international-standard marina in all of South East Asia, established in 1989, provides safe anchorage for yachts up to […]
OceanBeachBulletin.com, a beach resource to learn about the best destinations for a seaside getaway, recently announced their top six global destinations for fans of luxury sailing. Reporting that luxury sailing is an experience few can shake once tasted, the Bulletin noted two ingredients are vital to a successful experience. First, the vessel and then the […]
Ocean Marina Jomtien on Thailand’s eastern Gulf Coast has been awarded “Best Marina Berth Facilities in Thailand” at the prestigious Robb Report ‘Thailand Best of the Best Yachting Awards’ during the January 2024 Thailand Yacht Show. With over 450 modern berths and providing safe anchorage for yachts up to 75m, Ocean Marina Jomtien is Southeast […]