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In-depth editorial from the world of superyachts and UHNW culture
After the post-pandemic gold rush, the superyacht charter sector is recalibrating. New data from CharterWorld, Knight Frank, and YATCO reveals where the smart money is moving — and what it demands.
Event-led itineraries, climate-conscious destinations, luxury rail, and the rise of the expedition charter. A cross-report analysis of what UHNW travellers actually want — and what it means for the yachting world.
I realized halfway through my stay at The Lodge: This isn't a hotel experience. It's a yacht charter, only not on the sea, but in the mountains. Perched atop…
Antarctica is one of the few destinations that resists precision planning. You cannot arrive independently, set your own schedule, or improvise logistics on…
According to recent findings from theKnight Frank Wealth Report, UHNW individuals are travelling less frequently, but for longer periods, favouring assets that…
For much of the past decade, Caribbean cruising has been defined by scale. Ships grew larger, itineraries tighter, and port calls more crowded. The appeal was…
When the ocean has no rules, a maritime lawyer can be the last line of order. "You never know what's going to come across my desk," says maritime lawyer…
There is a moment familiar to captains arriving from the Atlantic when Boston's skyline lifts into view—glass and granite rising above a harbour shaped by…
The superyacht cruising map is being redrawn. While the Mediterranean and Caribbean remain perennial favourites, a growing number of owners—particularly those…
Michael Christian has spent more than forty-five years at sea, starting in commercial vessels before finding his way into the world of superyachts. Today, he…
Behind every polished deck and seamless itinerary are crew who work, laugh, and sometimes cry together. They are the ones who transform a yacht from a machine…
Across every interview, one theme dominated:Starlink has changed everything. Starlink Maritime has replaced the old patchwork of VSAT, cell networks and patchy…
French Polynesia's official tourism authority and the gateway to some of the most pristine superyacht cruising grounds on earth.
Every career is shaped by a few defining people. In my journey through yachting, no one has influenced me more than Theo. We first met at the Monaco Yacht Show…
The sea has always been a proving ground for leaders, where the vast horizon can symbolize both boundless opportunity and perilous uncertainty. The captains…
Captains across the industry are seeing a generational shift, both in the crew who make yachts run and in the owners who fund them. Their words reveal a…
The soundtrack of a luxury charter is changing. Where mornings once began with the pop of corks and the leisurely chatter of late breakfasts, today they may…
There are yachts that stay tied to the Côte d’Azur and Caribbean circuit, and then there are yachts that roam further. For Captain John van der Straaten, the…
White Lotus may have Thailand on everyone’s radar, but for those at the helm of the world’s most beautiful yachts, the Philippines holds an even better-kept…
After long days at sea, balancing demanding itineraries and ensuring every guest request is met, yacht captains deserve more than just rest, they deserve…
From the 78-metre Lürssen Rocinante to new-build debuts by Alia and Westport — everything you need to know about PBIBS 2026, with over 1,000 boats on Flagler Drive from 25–29 March.
The world's largest indoor boat show returns to Messe Düsseldorf from 17–25 January 2026, with over 1,500 exhibitors across 16 halls showcasing everything from dinghies to superyachts.
The 32nd edition of the Dubai International Boat Show returns to Dubai Harbour from 8–12 April 2026, bringing together the world's leading shipyards, brokers, and marine innovators.
The Monaco Yacht Show celebrates its 35th anniversary from 23–26 September 2026 at Port Hercule — four days with the world's most extraordinary superyachts under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II.
FLIBS returns for its 67th edition from 28 October to 1 November 2026 — the largest in-water boat show in the world, spanning 90 acres across seven venues with $4 billion in yachts on display.
The Cannes Yachting Festival returns to the French Riviera from 8–13 September 2026 for its 49th edition — the season opener for European yacht shows, set between the Vieux Port and Port Canto.
