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Seychelles positive news for yachts as of Dec. 1st

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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 […]

New Asia Pacific Superyachts Seychelles Agency

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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 […]

2nd Thailand Charter Week Announced

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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 fully reopens 1 Oct. 2022

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“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 […]

Thailand’s revised rules effective June 1st

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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 […]

Indonesia’s New Visa & Easier Yacht Entry

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Indonesia is easing access for yachts to enter into Bali, Batam, Bintan and Nunukan and quarantine is now lifted for arrivals by air or by sea. And good news for foreign-flagged yachts… a new visa is on the horizon as the country slowly gets back to pre-Covid times. “Most importantly, a new visa is being […]

No more tests to Thailand for fully vaccinated travellers from May 1st

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Thailand will lift the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022. Travellers, including international yachts, will be allowed to enter the kingdom without the pre-arrival nor arrival tests. Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration has approved the dropping of all testing for travellers to Thailand (Thais and foreign) starting May 1. Registration […]

Myanmar lifts 2-year ban on international visitors

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Myanmar borders reopened on April 17, 2022, lifting a 2-year ban on international visitors as the country restarts international passenger flights. It is hoped the country will open to international yachts for the 2023 season, reports Asia Pacific Superyachts co-founder, Gordon Fernandes, noting foreign-flagged yachts are not yet allowed to enter. Until now, only foreigners […]