Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) will return to the Monaco Yacht Show to the same location as last year – Quai de l’Hirondelle Stand QH31, close to the Yacht Club de Monaco and the main entrance of Quai Louis II at the iconic Port Hercules of the Principality of Monaco. The APS team of knowledgeable agents […]
This year the 16th annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will kick off with a sensational opening party aboard the beautiful phinisi-style sailing yacht Dunia Baru. Every year from December 16 to 18, the shores of Phuket welcome sail and motor superyachts to the Rendezvous from around the globe. The exclusive gathering of sail and motor superyachts […]
“The ‘Sail Malaysia’ Rally is now playing out and yachts in Kota Kinabalu in northern Borneo are ready to move on”, reports Captain Jean-Francois Cormerais, heading up Asia Pacific Superyachts Borneo. The three-to-four month racing event is an annual big draw in Borneo for yachties, with 47 sailing yachts from 10 countries entering the 8th Rally […]
Feature article in the “Yachting Matters” autumn/winter 2016 edition: Superyacht cruising is opening up beyond the usual hubs and marinas of the Mediterranean or Caribbean as facilities are being developed and upgraded around the world. An example of growing superyacht interest and visits made possible through upscale marinas and knowledgeable yachting support is Phuket Island […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]