Private yacht charters are on the rise. Here, we showcase the sleekest vessels in local waters. Think superyachts, think the French Riviera, where boats hosting royalty, rock stars and the… Read More
With Tahiti opening its international borders, Captain Michael Gooding reflects on vast experience cruising the region. After living and working in French Polynesia for over 15 years, the country and… Read More
Superyacht charters are riding a high as the pandemic forces wealthy Australians to holiday at home, spending up to a cool $780,000 a week to charter super-luxury yachts like Lady E…. Read More
The first yacht to participate in the Great Reef Census, Beluga hosted five volunteers on board for a 200km passage from Lizard Island to Port Douglas. M/Y Beluga winner for… Read More
With the Trans-Tasman bubble operating between New Zealand and Australia via air travel, exemptions to quarantine requirements are also available to superyachts and crew to enter both New South Wales… Read More
The award is recognition for Beluga‘s owner and her crew’s efforts to survey and protect the marine ecosystem as part of the Great Reef Census. Beluga was entered by charter management company… Read More
Sydney, Australia – M/Y BELUGA¸ a 34.7-metre Moonen based in Port Douglas Queensland, has been crowned Yacht of the Year in Boat International’s Ocean Awards for 2021. The award, in… Read More
In November 2020, Ocean Alliance and the Owners of the Moonen-built yacht BELUGA, hosted expert scientists on board as part of a key collaboration with conservation group Citizens of the… Read More
NATURAL WONDERS Outdoor adventures are no longer the preserve of thrill-seekers. Soft adventure offerings include fishing trips, hiking tours, golfing getaways and wildlife encounters. Blessed with dramatic cliffs, vast outback… Read More
Maryanne Edwards, former CEO of AIMEX and Superyacht Australia and now a key consultant within the GMBA group recently attended the Superyacht Australia Soiree. Maryanne spoke with several key industry… Read More
In November 2019, Ocean Alliance, Tahiti Tourisme and the Owner of M/Y SILENTWORLD hosted a 7-day familiarisation trip for highly qualified agents and charter brokers, and a special guest on… Read More
‘Alliance creates strength…’ In November 2020, Gemma Harris, founder of Seastainable Yachting, approached Ocean Alliance and interviewed our Experience(d) Charter Manager, Laurie Foulon on all things sustainability in the superyacht… Read More
Ocean Alliance joins with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef to Offer Superyachts Support for Ocean Conservation through Unique Charter Experiences. Ocean Alliance, Australia’s leading luxury yacht agency, is collaborating… Read More
The global yacht charter market was worth an estimated US$15.36 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach US$27 billion by 2027*. In line with the rise in disposable income… Read More
Superyachts on board with the Great Reef Census Project Luxury superyachts have been recruited into the world’s biggest research fleet for a massive survey of the Great Barrier Reef. The… Read More
We are forever proud to be working with Captain Michael and his incredible empowered team, delivering our Clients with incredible experiences on board SILENTWORLD. The ACREW 2020 Best Charter Yacht… Read More
A voyage on a superyacht in Australia is the epitome of freedom, charting uncrowded waters of breathtaking beauty in the capable hands of some of the industry’s best people. Imagine… Read More
MY Silentworld welcomed 3 international charter brokers, 2 experiential travel agents and a journalist from The Telegraph (UK) for a familiarization trip in The Islands of Tahiti, November 9-15, 2019…. Read More
As Australia opens itself up to the world’s charter fleet, how is the yachting industry preparing for an influx of foreign-flagged vessels into the country? Joachim Howard, Founder… Read More
For her 40th birthday two years ago, Sam Owens knew she wanted to have a blowout bash with friends. Owens—who lives in London and works in fashion merchandising—debated between booking out a… Read More
Joachim Howard’s career in the yachting industry started humbly in Port Phillip Bay in Victoria in the early 90s as a deckhand and dive instructor. In 2000, with the superyacht… Read More
A dazzling combination of French style and Melanesian culture, New Caledonia’s turquoise lagoon is the South Pacific’s best-kept secret. Daisy Dumas ventures forth aboard the 122ft Masteka 2 Our skipper… Read More
The latest addition to the suite of luxury charter options available on Sydney Harbour is arriving mid-November, and it’s a European superyacht that’s sure to turn heads. The only Italian-built alloy… Read More
When you think of a luxury fine dining with water views, it’s probably one of the exclusive restaurants dotting the Sydney Harbour foreshore that comes to mind. But what if… Read More
