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134m M.Y. Serene Arrives in Auckland

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One of the world’s biggest superyachts, the 134-metre Serene, arrived in Auckland in the early morning of January 20 to the surprise and delight of early bird wharf strollers.

The vessel was built by Italian shipyard Fincantieri and delivered to owner Russian vodka tycoon Yuri Schefler in August 2011. Serene is longer than a rugby field and the largest such vessel ever to visit New Zealand.

Russian superyacht Serene in New Zealand

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The firm providing support for the giant Russian-owned vessel Serene says superyacht tourism is booming. Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ has been in business for 12 years and its founding director, Jeanette Tobin, says “word is out” about what New Zealand had to offer.

New E-Visa on arrival for superyachts to Andamans

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A new E-Visa on arrival is now available at nine different airports in India. The new system comes from the Government of India in an attempt to welcome an increased number of tourists to the country and heighten interest from the superyacht industry in cruising India’s Andaman Islands. Part of India, the Andaman and Nicobar […]

Thailand’s Stunning Superyacht Stays

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A growing number of wealthy guests and amazing Superyachts are streaming to Thailand’s two largest islands – Phuket & Koh Samui.

Cruising for the wealthy is opening up beyond the usual hubs and marinas of the Mediterranean as facilities are being developed and upgraded around the world. The islands of Phuket and Koh Samui in Thailand, with their natural island beauty and high end luxury resorts, gorgeous villas and famed spas, are attracting a growing numbers of superyachts and affluent visitors from within the Kingdom and throughout the world.