Latest industry news about marine tourism. Which boating companies are invested and investing in this rapidly growing sector, where they are in the world, and what they are doing. Including articles about catamaran charters and boat rental companies.
Groupe Beneteau has taken another step forward in its quest to ‘move upmarket’. It’s doing this by responding to the growing demand in the sharing economy – as evidenced by today’s report on a boom in boating ‘experience’ being preferable to boat ownership. The report highlights that consumers’ shifting preference in the North American market […]
WWII submarine USS Harder, and its entombed crew of 80 servicemen, has been found in the South China Sea at a depth of 1140 metres (3750 feet). Tiburon Subsea CEO Tim Taylor announced the discovery. It’s the ninth WWII submarine he’s found, which now brings closure to families of 452 servicemen lost in battle. Taylor […]
Dream Yacht Sales & Ownership has appointed UK native Jeremy Tutt as global yacht sales director. Tutt brings a wealth of industry expertise and a proven track record of success to his new role, having held key positions in the marine and yacht sales sector for over two decades. After gaining his commercial sailing licenses […]
Freedom Boat Club is continuing its quest for worldwide domination, with a new location on the Thames, just outside London. The model, which sees customers effectively ‘rent’ the use of boats rather than financing an initial outlay with added ongoing maintenance/running costs, has become popular in recent years — judging by the number of ‘clubs’ […]
Not just for superyacht owners, water toys are becoming ubiquitous along shorelines. Earlier this week SYTT warned against the false economy of buying cheap products, and now iAQUA is offering a route to economy . . . via trade-ins. The company says that water toy owners can now utilise its new iAQUA trade-in scheme and […]
It’s the most adventurous season yet, claims AE Expeditions about its new Antarctica 2025-26 voyages. And for a limited time, clients can bag up to 20 per cent off on some of its 32 voyages. Along with previous best-selling Antarctic Explorer and Spirit of Antarctica voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, there are eight new itineraries. […]
Meros Yachtsharing has unveiled the itineraries of two of its co-ownership yachts for 2024 and beyond. The Sunseeker 95s High Energy and Blue Infinity One sit at the heart of what the company describes as an ‘exciting and highly innovative Flexshare ownership programme’. Shares start at €1.25 million for a 28-metre Meros Signature 95. And […]
Boat club operator Freedom Boat Club has confirmed two new locations in the Costa Blanca region as it expands across Spain. The two new locations will be located in Alicante (Marina de Alicante) and Altea (Club Náutico Campomanes). Including the newest additions, Freedom now has 19 locations across Spain and 23 locations along the Mediterranean […]
Just a month after its launch at boot Düsseldorf, adventure sailing startup Expedition Zero has revealed plans for an inaugural expedition through the Northwest Passage. Aiming to ‘redefine the sailing industry by developing and leasing commercial adventure yachts with the lowest environmental impact’, Expedition Zero is pioneering change by upcycling abandoned yachts and creating a new class […]
“It was a memorable working day,” says the skipper of a floating sauna after rescuing the occupants of a Tesla which’d been driven into a fjord. As the car sunk in the chilly water, the occupants clambered onto its roof until the sauna came by and offered them refuge. “It was surreal, not exactly what […]
Getmyboat, a booking platform for yacht charters and boat rentals, is partnering with Your Boat Club, the world’s largest privately-owned boat club, to expand their joint offerings in key locations. Through this partnership, Your Boat Club’s rental fleets will be available for rent via the Getmyboat platform, giving boat renters more charter options. The partnership […]