The Pacific: An Untapped Resource
Where do the opportunities and challenges for the superyacht market exist across the Pacific? How can the industry evolve to become truly global?
4 March 2026
Travel Cue featured in Amadeus’ research report : “Playing To Your Strengths”
Travel Cue was also featured in Amadeus’ latest research report: “Playing To Your Strengths”. “In simple terms, Travel Cue has segmented customers to a level where we deliver travel solutions that are completely aligned to the vertical they operate in. We study each sector, the customer’s business and tailor our solutions to fit in with the overall flow.
Sanlorenzo SX112 Sold in Asia
Sanlorenzo Asia division represented by Simpson Marine is excited to announce the sale of the SX range flagship, Sanlorenzo SX112 into Hong Kong with delivery scheduled for Summer 2021. Unveiled at the Genoa Boat Show 2020, the awe-inspiring SX112 represents the consolidation of a path that began with the SX88, followed by the SX76 – a challenge that continues and is now enhanced, proposing a new way of living on the sea: the barriers on board are eliminated, and the yacht opens to the outside, in a close relationship with the sea.The 34m SX112 is a synthesis between the classic flybridge motoryacht and the Explorer superyacht.
New APSA Member Azure Yacht Crew Health
Azure Yacht Crew Health was founded by yachting professionals and is providing one of the most modern and comprehensive global health insurance packages designed and built from the ground up purely for professional superyacht crew.
APSA Grand Tour Webinar Session 3: Southeast Asia
The third episode of the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association’s (APSA) virtual cruise took place on 26 January, and saw the good ship m/y APSA sampling the delights and facilities of Phuket before moving down the Kra Peninsula to Singapore, and then crossing the world’s busiest shipping lane to the island chain that is Indonesia.
APSA Welcomes New Member Marevisio
Marevisio was founded by Godfrey Zwygart, who has been influential in Asia’s yachting circles for decades. First created in Hong Kong in 2018 and established in the Hainan Free Trade Zone in 2020, Zwygart is a former Navy Officer and megayacht Captain, with a profound understanding of Chinese culture and society.
Simpson Marine a Market Leader in Asia in 2020
Simpson Marine, Asia’s leading yacht sales and services company, reports a very busy year in 2020 with sales of over 200 million USD and 112 new and pre-owned yachts sold in 2020. Founded in 1984 by Mike Simpson, over the years Simpson Marine has gone from strength to strength, cementing its position as market leader in Asia. Despite 2020 being a turbulent and challenging year for many businesses, boating became a safe haven to turn to when people’s usually busy lives and diverse leisure agendas have been suspended and altered. With international travel seriously restricted or unavailable in some parts of the world, including Asia, enjoying the local area by boat quickly grew in popularity.
Sri Lanka Opens Border for Tourists, Yachts Next?
Sri Lanka has opened its border for tourists, mainly for those arriving by air and booked into hotels in the travel bubble. Priyantha Perera, heading up Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) in Sri Lanka, believes the next consideration will be the opening up to cruising tourism. “We have written to the authorities requesting them to open up for cruising and hoping to see a positive response” says Perera. “The many regulations concerning tender boat operations and lack of anchorages suitable for superyachts has held back significant superyacht cruising, which now actually adds to its attraction as a stunning adventure cruising destination, once the borders are open to arriving yachts”.
Superyacht Australia Soirée fuels a booming industry
Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry, hosted the 2021 Superyacht Australia Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts at Jones Bay Marina in February, 2021. With international travel not permitted and foreign flagged cruise ships unable to operate, many families are considering chartering a yacht to cruise or celebrate important milestones. Fortunately, with the passing of the Special Recreational Vessel (SRV) Act in December 2019, international superyachts can also enter Australia and provide additional capacity into this booming market
Sevenstar Yacht Transport remains committed to the Asia-Pacific
Jan Maarten Boissevain, Sales Director of Sevenstar Yacht Transport is one of APSA’s founding members of APSA and the company strongly believes that there is a need to keep informing clients about the world’s fantastic cruising grounds now and in the future.