The Phuket Governor has extended all lockdown orders to Apr 30. The previous orders were set to expire on Apr 26. The orders made special note that the health regulations in force to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 also apply to all boats and that all boats except commercial fishing boats, traditional fishing boats, […]
A new marina, commonly referred to as the Benoa Marina, has been built by a subsidiary of the government docking company, PPI Marina (Pelindo Property Investments), a subsidiary of Pelindo, the government harbour company. The marina concept has been in place for years and now has been renovated, opening in January of 2020. Indonesia’s first […]
Record Recovery of all 11 Patients “Andaman and Nicobar Islands was declared COVID-19 free on Thursday after Chief Secretary Chetan Sanghi announced that 11 out of 11 positive cases in the archipelago recovered from the disease”, shared R. Rathnam of Asia Pacific Superyachts Andaman Islands. In the article published April 16 in The Logical Indian, […]
During these unchartered times when all are living in the moment, the team at Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia would like to extend a heartfelt wish to everyone and their families and loved ones to stay well and safe during the Covid-19 crisis. Recently “Nyepi” was celebrated in Bali (March 7th). It is the biggest […]
The Maldives is a destination continuing its growth in popularity among luxury yacht visitors and charterers. These exotic atolls stretch across the equator, rich green colours of the lush tropic jungle and gleaming white sands. On land, The Maldives oozes luxury and elegance with shores dotted with exclusive resorts and services to be enjoyed. And […]
Sabah’s diverse & exotic unique wildlife & natural wonders Yachting destinations off the beaten path of Malaysia’s eastern coast and Borneo may be new cruising grounds, but they are rapidly developing as favourites for superyachts due to the region’s unique natural beauty and adventure-tapped itineraries with an amazing array of wildlife viewing. While the west […]
Full-service care by Asia Pacific Superyachts for visiting yachts in Port Blair, India Provisioning when dealing with superyachts goes beyond food & beverage, it’s often comprised of many factors and unknowns. Provisioning needs were a challenge in the past for vessels visiting the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, located more than 700 miles east of mainland […]
A recent Traveller magazine article reported on approaching 52 of Australia’s most high-ranking holiday experts and five of their regular and leading Traveller writers to nominate their “dream destination for 2020”. Among the responses were five of the dozen+ country destinations represented by Asia Pacific Superyachts owner-agents. APS is delighted to report that when these […]
Langkawi is the largest island in an archipelago of 100 islands in the Andaman Sea and this South East Asia destination is growing in popularity as a ‘Superyacht Hub’. Located off the mainland coast of Malaysia, the number of visiting superyachts making their way to Langkawi is growing as word spreads of this appealing and […]
Cruising during the season of merriment to sun-kissed islands in South East Asia can take you away from the cold European winter and overcrowded Med. Celebrations vary among each region, each represented in a collection of practices by different religions during this festive holiday season with the Western influence making Christmastime more fun and exciting […]