The Monaco Yacht Show opened September 23, bringing together the global yachting and superyacht community and industry to the greatest show of its type in the world. The superyacht show and exhibition of superyachts is where visitors can meet up with leading industry experts to discuss their next yacht voyage, learn what changes are underway […]
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Indonesia Eases COVID-19 Restrictions in Bali for Yachts
In the last few days, Indonesia has opened its international borders to foreigners again, with visa applications ‘open’. “Foreigners who apply for the visa must have a full and completed vaccination against COVID19 and will have to do 7 nights/8 days quarantine in a hotel if arriving by air or onboard the vessel if arriving […]
5 Stunning South East Asia Islands in T&L’s “Top 25 in the World”
News of this year’s T&L world’s top voted 25 islands included an amazing five South East Asia islands located in the Andaman Islands, India; Koh Samui, Thailand; Bali, Indonesia; Maldives; and Sri Lanka. The “picture-perfect” five award-winning Southeast Asian beautiful and unique islands offer a great alternative for superyachts from crowded Med and Caribbean destinations […]
Asia Pacific Superyachts Co-founder at Monaco Yacht Show
Representing Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) at the September 23-26 Monaco Yacht Show, the ultimate luxury rendezvous for the international elite clientele, will be the co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts and Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) Committee Member, Gordon Fernandes. Representing destinations throughout Asia and the Pacific the APS Director will offer new information on the APS […]
Thailand announces “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” for fully vaccinated MENA travellers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced updates to its Phuket Sandbox programme – which was pivotal to the country’s tourism recovery – with the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension”. Receiving approval from the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in Thailand, the programme provides fully vaccinated travellers from the Middle East with opportunities to […]
Phuket reopened July 1 with Koh Samui reopening July 15
The launch of the “Phuket Sandbox” programme that began July 1st signalled the beginning of Thailand’s tourism revitalisation. Following Phuket’s reopening will be the “Samui Plus” Model with registration for entering Thailand under the slated reopening scheme planned to open this week and start July 15th. Phuket The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced Phuket’s […]
Covid Screening & Tracking for Phuket Yacht Visitors
The Marine Department launched measures in Phuket on Sunday (June 27) to screen travellers arriving and departing by water transport in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Foreign-flagged yachts planning to visit Thailand will learn from the below move which came after the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration […]
Thailand’s Top 10 Island Yachting Destinations
The Kingdom of Thailand in Southeast Asia is surrounded inland by Myanmar (Burma), Laos, and Cambodia with the other part lying on the Malay Peninsula and neighbouring Malaysia. This area also divides Thailand into two important areas for visiting motor & sail yachts & superyachts — the eastern Gulf of Thailand and the western Andaman […]
Foreign-flagged Yacht Protocols in Thailand
As there has been some speculation in the past few weeks as to changes/ restrictions in Thailand for foreign flagged vessels, it is hoped the following information will help clarify current protocols. As of 1 May, 2021, all arriving yachts must undertake 15 days quarantine on board (16 days / 15 nights) and must use […]
Indonesia Now Open for Yachts & Crews
Indonesia is now open and welcoming yachts. It’s official – visas are now open to all nationalities, as long as they fit some of the requirements. The visas are mainly for business travel but they are also open for yachts and their crew. “Port Quarantine restrictions widely vary from port to port and are still […]