by Natalie | Jan 16, 2023 | Charter Knowledge
Charter Valentina II this season and spend quality time with those closest to you. Private luxury yacht cruising is the perfect way to connect with your loved ones. While it might be tempting to pack as many locations and activities as possible into a week of...
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2023 | Charter Knowledge
Thailand is back as a must-visit yachting destination, thanks to its idyllic island cruising, modern, well-equipped marinas, flat seas, warm temperatures and spectacular scenery. By Linda Cartlidge The ‘Land of Smiles’ is an ideal and luxurious option for yachts when...
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2023 | Charter Knowledge
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) was adopted by the International Labour Conference in February 2006 and came into force on the 20th of August 2013. The aim of these rules is to set minimal standards aboard vessels and to protect the wellbeing of the seafarers....
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2023 | Charter Knowledge
The Islander spoke with APS’s General Manager, Peter Alvis, who explains how there was a 71.6% increase in the arrival of yachts to Seychelles in 2021, compared to 2020. The projected total is 80% by the end of 2022, with an average of 20% being superyachts. Seamless...
by Natalie | Jan 2, 2023 | Charter Knowledge
Ten locations to dive in the Caribbean. In this edition, we dive in with PADI®, the world’s largest and most popular diving organisation, to discover some fantastic winter sun diving escapes in the Caribbean. We have something for everyone; novices wanting to ‘test...
by Natalie | Dec 9, 2022 | Charter Knowledge
Our expertly curated list includes sipping a G&T in Spain’s best cocktail bar, jumping off a vertiginous cliff, and devouring the most succulent deep-fried prawns in the Med. Jump off a 10m-high cliff Imagine standing on the edge of Mallorca’s Cala Varques cliff...
