Simpson Yacht Charter is delighted to announce the further expansion of the Hong Kong charter fleet with the recent notable addition of the brand new Sanlorenzo SL78.This beautiful Italian built bespoke yacht was built and delivered to Hong Kong in 2021, making her a stunning new addition to the city’s charter fleet. The yacht is available for private groups who are looking for a unique, high end and more bespoke yacht charter experience in a chic and stylish environment. The SL78 is the entry-level model in Sanlorenzo’s successful SL range of fibreglass planning-hull motor yachts.

The Italian shipyard announces an order book of 16 yachts in the 50 to 100-meter range and outlines its development strategy in this segment. On display in Monaco, 65-meter superyacht Zazou and Yacht Show flagship IJE, the 108-meter gigayacht.

Lantau Yacht Club (“LYC / Club”) is honoured to receive the prestigious 5 Gold Anchors accreditation in late September 2021 by The Marina Industries Association (“MIA”), one of the industry’s most respected marina associations, positioning LYC among the most outstanding marinas in the world for its exceptional facilities and remarkable services.

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Boutsen Design is proud to have been selected as the interior designer the majestic sailing yacht CeFeA, the flagship of the celebrated Solaris Yachts brand. Daniela Boutsen was even prouder to receive the “Best Design” at the Yacht Design & Innovation Awards, and the “Commendation Award” by the Judges at the Boat International’s World Superyachts Awards. The yacht was exhibited at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival as well as at the Monaco Yacht Show, the ultimate luxury rendezvous for the Superyacht international elite clientele.

New regulations for flying in to Phuket will make it easier for crew changes and the eventual reopening of Thailand scheduled to take place on 1st November. “The Thai government’s aim is to allow all vaccinated crew/ guests to fly into Thailand without the need for Quarantine. Yacht check-in is also scheduled to get easier”, reports Gordon Fernandes in Phuket, co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts.

Style is something Navin Group is passionate about and luxury is something that they craft with technology. Navim Group has been designing and manufacturing marine equipment for luxury giga and megayachts, since 1990. In 2011, due to the expansion of the market, Tecnimpianti, a Navim Group company, inaugurated its own Yacht lab; strategically located in Livorno. The division was created, specifically to design equipment for mega and giga yachts and to follow the luxury segment in depth.

Celebrating a decade in its operations, Travel Cue has weathered economic downturn and the pandemic situation to become a leader in the travel management scene. In 2011, from the ashes of global economic slowdown and rising oil prices, Travel Cue was born.