July 2020 - Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

• Panama Canal Update: Yachts Experiencing Minimal Delays Using a RECOMMENDED Agent

  

  Tristan Blatter 01 May 2024 Panama / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  Superyachts using a reliable and recommended Yacht Agent are experiencing minimal delays transiting the Panama Canal.

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• BWA Yachting Joins Forces With Sail Team BCN, The Spanish Challenger For The Unicredit Youth & Puig Women's Americas Cup

  

  Rachel Jones 01 May 2024 Spain / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  BWA Yachting is thrilled to announce the sponsorship of Sail Team BCN, the Spanish challenger for the Unicredit Youth & Puig Women’s America’s Cup.

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• Begüm Yachting Launches Arrow 460 GT 001 at Bosphorus Boat Show

  

  Rachel Jones 26 Mar 2024 Turkey / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  Begüm Yachting Launches Arrow 460 GT 001 at Bosphorus Boat Show, showcasing their partnership with Mercedes Benz.

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• Begüm Yachting Ends 2023 with a BANG!

  

  Tristan Blatter 31 Dec 2023 Turkey / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  Begüm Group of Companies concluded a fantastic 2023, with a magnificent event organizing the launch night of Mercedes Benz Motor Yachts.

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• Sea Masters: A Focus on Costa Rica and Panama

  

  Tristan Blatter 27 Oct 2023 Panama / Costa Rica / The Galapagos Islands / Caribbean & Central America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia

  These stunning coastlines of Costa Rica and Panama have captured the hearts of yachting enthusiasts, owners, charterers, and captains alike.

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• The Yacht Servant - The World's Largest Yacht Carrier

  

  Caroline Blatter 02 Dec 2022 Martinique / Antigua and Barbuda / U.S. Virgin Islands / Caribbean & Central America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Yacht Transport

  At 214m (702ft), the world’s largest yacht carrier, 'Yacht Servant', almost doubles the capacity of her predecessors, with a float-on, float-off service, transporting yachts across the Atlantic, and once a year across the Pacific!

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• Sandy Lane Yacht Club & Residences welcomes Gourmet Provisioners Faye Gastronomie Caraibes to Canouan

  

  Caroline Blatter 29 Nov 2022 Canouan / Saint / St.Vincent & The Grenadines / Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Provisioning

  Sandy Lane Yacht Club & Residences announce the opening of the internationally acclaimed gourmet foods provider ‘Faye Gastronomie Caraibes’ to their Marina Plaza, as well as the recent addition of Erika's Yacht Agency the Marina’s vibrant hub on the island of Canouan. 

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• Yacht Agent Support in Saint Vincent & The Grenadines

  

  Caroline Blatter 10 Nov 2022 Mopion / Mayreau / Palm Island / Petit St.Vincent / Tobago Cays / Union Island / Saint Vincent / St.Vincent / The Southern Grenadines / Canouan / Bequia / Mustique / Saint / St.Vincent & The Grenadines / Caribbean & Central America / Yacht Management / Yacht Charter / Yacht Sales / Provisioning / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Marinas & Moorings

  From Union Island through to Canouan, Mustique, Bequia and Saint Vincent, Erika’s network can handle any yacht's needs throughout these islands – keeping life simple and allowing Captains & Crew to concentrate on their  yacht, owner and guests.

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• Marinas of the Dominican Republic Unite

  

  Caroline Blatter 29 Oct 2022 Dominican Republic / Caribbean & Central America / Marinas & Moorings / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  The Association of Marinas of the Dominican Republic have launched at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2022.

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• The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022

  

  Caroline Blatter 17 Oct 2022 Dubai / United Arab Emirates / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Middle East / About/General Information / Yacht / Boat Shows

  This 2-day annual event on the 9th -10th November 2022, run by Superyacht Times, aims to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related interested parties, bringing people together as the Gulf continues to develop as a superyacht winter destination.

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• Just Call Anne...

  

  Caroline Blatter 06 Jul 2022 South Coast of England & London / South West of England / United Kingdom / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Provisioning / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / Yacht Expedition Services

  An outstanding yacht services agent in Cornwall, Anne Carson has immense experience & local knowledge, willing to help owners, captains & crew in any way she can.

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• Lantau Yacht Club now offers Premium and Comprehensive Yacht Services

  

  Caroline Blatter 30 Jun 2022 Hong Kong / Marinas & Moorings / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / South East Asia / About/General Information

  Lantau Yacht Club in Hong Kong now offers Premium and Comprehensive Yacht Services onsite...

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• The Legend 'Pedro Texaco'

  

  Caroline Blatter 27 Jun 2022 Gran Canaria / Canary Islands / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Fuel Bunkering / Oils & Lubricants / About/General Information

  It is with great sadness we share news that the charismatic Pedro Pérez Abrante, a key figure in Las Palmas known to so many yachties over the years, passed away on 8th June 2022, aged 82.

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• Origen Escapes expands to South Costa Rica

  

  Caroline Blatter 02 Jun 2022 Panama / Costa Rica / The Galapagos Islands / Caribbean & Central America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Yacht Management / Yacht Charter / Yacht Sales / About/General Information / Yacht Expedition Services

  Luxury experience experts Origen Escapes announce the formal opening of their newest sales and operations office at the Marina Bahia Golfito - offering their extraordinary itineraries and experiences alongside agent and charter brokerage services in a one stop shop for Costa Rica’s yachting market.

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• Yachties Appreciation Week in Dominica - with a Difference!

  

  Mark Acosta 17 Mar 2022 Dominica / Caribbean & Central America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / About/General Information

  Be welcomed to The Nature Island from 20-27th March 2022 for a week of structured shoreside & beach activities for all, organised by Portsmouth Association of Yacht Security (PAYS).

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• A jewel in the South Pacific, Fiji is on track to open its borders on 1st December...

  

  Caroline Blatter 05 Nov 2021 Fiji / Tonga / Vava'u / Fiji & Tonga / Marinas & Moorings / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / About/General Information

  Like all other countries, Fiji has not be spared from COVID19, but with an excellent vaccine roll out, these beautiful islands are set to open borders on 1st Dec.

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• Chartering in the Dominican Republic

  

  Mark Acosta 14 Oct 2021 Dominican Republic / Caribbean & Central America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Yacht Management / Yacht Charter / Yacht Sales

  Chartering for foreign flagged yachts is legal and permitted in the Dominican Republic (DR) and there is no VAT fee involved. There are only the regular clearance fees to pay at the ports of entry to local authorities. However different rules apply for Dominican based companies, chartering vessels.

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• Acquera Yachting partners with Erika's Agents

  

  Caroline Blatter 12 Oct 2021 Saint Vincent / St.Vincent / The Southern Grenadines / Bahamas / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  A partnership bringing together two companies united by the vision of creating a greater client experience. The newly formed alliance between Erika's Yacht Agents, Acquera Yachting and United Island & Yacht will see their collective experience and knowledge within the industry focusing on driving excellence across the board within the agency sector, in the USA - Bahamas, St. Vincent & The Grenadines,…

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• The changing roles of Yacht Services Agents

  

  31 Aug 2021 Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Atlantic Islands / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands

  Highlighting the work YACHT SERVICES AGENTS do around the world, continuing to support yachts, crew, owners and guests these last 18 months during the most challenging of times.

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• MARTINIQUE IS OPEN

  

  Caroline Blatter 15 Mar 2021 Palma & Puerto Portals / Genoa/Portofino/Rapallo / Mallorca / Martinique / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  Yacht Transport (Sevenstar & DYT) pick-up and drop-off point in Le Marin. Guest/Crew transfers for any nationality. Shipyard repairs: Haul-out facilities - 440T / 50m and up to LOA 180m. A to Z concierge services while on anchor.

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• #LIFEONBOARD - Supporting the people who work to make everything happen.

  

  Caroline Blatter 29 Oct 2020 Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Yacht Management / Yacht Charter / Yacht Sales / About/General Information / Crew

  Join us for #LIFEONBOARD, to celebrate and share the triumphs, challenges and everyday realities of our journeys in yachting. We want to support the people who work to make everything happen.

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• Baltic Yachts makes sailing even greener

  

  Caroline Blatter 25 Jul 2020 Helsinki / Larsmo / Jakobstad / Mallorca / Finland / Spain / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  BALTIC YACHTS has established itself as the world’s leading builder of large, advanced composite sailing yachts. The company is renowned for its high-quality engineering and innovative approach towards the custom-built vessels it creates for a discerning, high wealth client base. In its 46-year history, Baltic Yachts has developed a highly skilled local workforce based in Jakobstad and Bosund.…

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• Washington and Alaska are OPEN for business

  

  Caroline Blatter 19 Jun 2020 Alaska / Pacific Northwest / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services

  The start of summer means the start of cruising season in the Pacific Northwest - Superyacht Northwest members are OPEN for business, ready to welcome you!

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• EYOS Expeditions / SIMWAVE

  

  Caroline Blatter 11 Jun 2020 Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Yacht Management / Yacht Charter / Yacht Sales / Yacht Expedition Services

  EYOS Expeditions and Simwave develop a bespoke ice navigation and expedition operations simulator course for superyacht officers that meets STCW and Polar Code requirements...

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• Covid-19 update for Saint Lucia - Private jets can now land at the International Airport.

  

  Caroline Blatter 13 May 2020 Saint Lucia / St. Lucia / Caribbean & Central America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Aircraft & Helicopter Charters / Airlines & Airports / Ground Handling

  Ben's Yacht Services offers guidance and support to private jets, now allowed to fly into Saint Lucia's International Airport.

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• Seal Superyachts Vietnam Open For Business

  

  Caroline Blatter 03 Mar 2020 Vietnam / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / South East Asia

  From the magical and mystical world famous Halong Bay, the white sand beaches of Danang, the newly completed Superyacht Marina in Nha Trang, the beautiful island of Phu Quoc to unique access to the The Mekong River for more intrepid Owners and Captains ..Brett Matthews, the General Manager of Seal Superyachts Vietnam will welcome and support any yacht visiting this unique destination!

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• Venice - The Floating City

  

  Caroline Blatter 10 Jul 2018 Venice/Trieste / Italy / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Shoreside Activities & Events / Yacht Management / Yacht Charter / Yacht Sales

  At the very top of the Adriatic Sea lies the floating city of Venice, built on over 100 small islets within the Venetian Lagoon... ...and is separated from the sea by a strip of land called the Lido di Venezia. Yachts can enter the lagoon through the Lido-San Nicolo Canal – a deep water channel that leads right up to St. Mark’s Square, where yachts can berth alongside or on moorings -…

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