Charter Etiquette & Tipping: The Beginner’s Guide to Not Being ‘That Guest

A yacht charter is luxury, yes — but it’s also a small floating ecosystem with humans working hard to make it effortless. Etiquette is basically the art of not breaking the ecosystem. Respect the crew’s workflow Privacy & spaces Crew areas are not guest areas. The boat has invisible boundaries — honor them. Tipping (the […]

The Superyacht Charter Playbook: How to Choose the Right Yacht, Crew, and Itinerary (and Avoid Expensive Mistakes)

Chartering a superyacht is one of those rare pleasures where you can buy time, space, and freedom in a single transaction. You’re not just renting a boat. You’re renting a floating boutique hotel, a restaurant, a beach club, and—if you do it right—a stress vacuum. You can also accidentally rent a beautiful, expensive headache. This […]

The Perfect Scents for a Day at Sea: Yacht-Ready Perfumes You’ll Love

There’s something undeniably luxurious about being on a yacht — the salt in the air, the sun dancing on the waves, and the effortless elegance that defines a day at sea. And while we often think about sunglasses, linen shirts, or chilled rosé as yacht essentials, one detail is often overlooked: your fragrance. A well-chosen […]

2 NEW DELTA POWERBOATS

Both concepts are based on the builder’s 54 Carbon Cruiser, with features that were requested by owner-operators. The 55 Open (shown in the photograph above) incorporates triple Volvo Penta IPS drives that push her to a top speed of 40 knots. She is being marketed as semicustom with options including a Seakeeper zero-speed gyrostabilizer system. […]

5-storey Superyacht Hotel in London’s East End

In a place with some of the most expensive property prices in the world, the Sunborn Superyacht Hotel has turned its gaze to London’s many waterways, and it’s not the first European city in the company’s sights. The London berth has been leased for the next 15 years, with views of looming skyscrapers, and the […]

Coutts capsizes America’s Cup cat on S.F. Bay

Coutts capsizes America’s Cup cat on S.F. Bay SAN FRANCISCO — When America’s Cup sailors said their fast new catamarans were cutting-edge and exciting, they were factoring in inevitable capsizes. Read more on Marin Independent Journal Cars, bling from Fla. Ponzi scam on auction block FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Three fancy cars, a watch […]

Trial of pirates accused of killing Seattle couple delayed

Trial of pirates accused of killing Seattle couple delayed NORFOLK, Va. –  A judge has pushed back the start of a trial for 14 suspected pirates charged in the February hijacking of a yacht that left four Americans dead. Media outlets report U.S. District Judge Mark S. Davis in Norfolk on Monday delayed the start […]

Riviera Beach Gets Second Chance On Marina Issue

Riviera Beach Gets Second Chance On Marina Issue Voters in Riviera Beach are being asked to reconsider their November decision to impose restrictions on marina development. Read more on WPBF Palm Beach Business : Nine New ETP Projects To Spur Investments Worth RM2.26 Billion, Says Najib KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk […]