“Thailand has announced its major plans to reboot tourism and is now welcoming foreign-flagged yachts to a reduced quarantine, with more reductions to come soon”, enthuse Gordon Fernandes and Tanyuta Singhmanee (Jojo), co-owners of Asia Pacific Superyachts, adding: “We have a few superyachts currently in Singapore that want to come to Phuket. This is great […]
Nine foreigners and one Thai arrived in Phuket on a yacht (Mar 6) and became the first people in Thailand to wear “smart wristbands” to track their location and health while observing their mandatory 14-day quarantine while still on the boat, reported the Phuket News published in an article March 9th. M.Y. Sapphire arrived in […]
Sri Lanka has opened its border for tourists, mainly for those arriving by air and booked into hotels in the travel bubble. The government has opened its doors to the world once again after welcoming its first contingent of international tourists under the country’s strict new Covid protocols, stressing it won’t yet be making any […]
“The first Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Phuket foreign-flagged superyacht client has now completed quarantining aboard in Phuket”, reports APS co-founder, Jojo Tanyuta Singmanee (Jojo), adding: “All aboard are now preparing to enjoy their time in Thailand”. Following the completed quarantine and subsequent negative tests, the crew is now allowed to moor the yacht at the […]
The first Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Phuket foreign-flagged superyacht client has now cleared into Phuket and is quarantining aboard, reports APS co-founder, Gordon Fernandes. “Earlier this year saw a record number of superyachts visiting Phuket and occupying berths at the marinas. Such yachts bring many benefits for the economy generally, the tourist industry and the […]
The first to establish and accomplish needed procedures in welcoming yachts, Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia met with the local government (Bupati) beforehand to seek permission for a visit from the 80m luxury superyacht M/Y AMEVI. Permission was granted for M.Y. AMEVI, reports Thomas Taatjes of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS): “Belitung departments were very grateful to host […]
A fascinating travel destination and a favourite of superyachts, the Maldives is one of the few top cruising destinations lifting Covid-19 restrictions and is proving to be a resounding success! Reporting from the Maldives, Mohamed Hameed of Asia Pacific Superyachts has some exciting news for the yachting/ superyacht global community about the Republic recently opening […]
The Thai Government cabinet on Tuesday (September 15) agreed to allow in foreign tourists who agree to a 14-day quarantine to stay for at least 90 days. Two extensions will be available for 90 days each; the lengthiest period for the new visa would be 270 days. It was announced after the cabinet meeting that […]
The first hearing on the project to build a sport yacht marina on Phuket in Thailand, positioned as one of the new economic drivers of the province, the Green Port Marina project was announced at a public hearing July 31. In an article written by Achadthaya Chuenniran and published in the Bangkok Post, it is […]
