June

The 11th Australia Tahiti Rendezvous was held on the 20-21 June at Marina Taina in Papeete, Tahiti and provided an excellent platform for the Australian companies to inform the yachts currently based or visiting Tahiti on the cruising options, refit and maintenance facilities and service providers, that are available in Australia, as they continue their journey west in the South Pacific.

The 2025 edition of the Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event will take place at Phuket Yacht Haven from 9 – 12 January, 2025. Located in the north of Phuket Island, Phuket Yacht Haven is the island’s largest marina with 332 berths and can accommodate yachts of all sizes up to 100+ metres, aligning with the organisers’ plans to expand the show and welcome more boats, larger boats and superyachts.

Port Denarau Marina, Fiji’s premier superyacht marina located in the South Pacific, and The International SeaKeepers, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that facilitates oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community, announce a partnership to advance marine conservation efforts by engaging private vessels in the South Pacific.

Over 200 people attended the Cluster Yachting Monaco’s 10th anniversary celebration, which was attended by HSH Prince Albert II, President of the Yacht Club de Monaco, who congratulated members for the work they do to promote the Monegasque yachting sector. “This initiative has become a reality. You are ambassadors of the yachting industry in the Principality. We want it to be as sustainable as possible over time but to also have an environmental purpose,”said the Sovereign.

Founded in 1987, Horizon has emerged as the leading Asian yacht brand in the luxury yacht market and is known throughout the industry for its sophisticated craftsmanship, superior build techniques, and innovative technology. Horizon Group contributes to one-third of Taiwan’s total yacht exports and has elevated the country as one of the world’s top five luxury megayacht-building nations. Horizon has been honoured as “Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder” 14 years in a row, is recognized as one of the Top 10 Global Superyacht Companies by The Superyacht Report, and is the first and only member of SYBAss (Superyacht Builder’s Association) from the Far East.

Three days of celebration at the Viareggio and Livorno shipyards with owners, employees and officials in honour of One hundred and fifty years of values and passion for excellence, design and technological innovations. The shipyard was launched in 1921, and in the 1960s, with Lorenzo Benetti, the shipyard revolutionized the yachting world by switching construction from wood to steel: thus the modern megayacht concept was born, with the Delfino, Gabbiano and Mediterraneo series which became iconic boats.

Singapore has welcomed 10 superyachts ranging from 28-44m into the city over the last year and Hong Seh Marine has accounted for five of those, including a Custom Line Navetta 30, the brand’s first new build sold into the city. The sales of these superyachts coincide with the number of family offices that have now moved to Singapore, and the presence of these larger yachts will increase the growing demand for professional yacht management services in the country.

Sanlorenzo, one of the world’s leading yacht builders, hosted an elegant launch event on June 14-15 at the Aberdeen Marina Club, Hong Kong for the highly anticipated Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric yacht. The event, provided an exclusive opportunity for guests to witness the unveiling of this extraordinary vessel and experience its innovative design first-hand in an elegant and intimate environment.