the Eurasia Boat Show, having fulfilled international standards, has steadily become one of the most important boat shows in the world, competing with famous names such as Cannes, Paris, Monaco, Dusseldorf, Genoa, London, Miami, Mets and Seatec.

Eurasia Boat Show, the largest in its field in Turkey and the second-largest boat and yacht fair organised on land in the world, has become a member of the International Federation for Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) and has cemented its place as...

Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade to one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of my dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other sailboat buyers.

The buying process
Buying a sailboat is a multi-step process that involves answering three questions: a) how will I use this sailbo...

As popular as ever with the super rich, never mind essential for travel between smaller islands in remote parts of the world, boats can be just as important, if not more, than the car and plane. With planes facing the strictest safety checks and cars forever due an MOT, boats are no different and companies out there make it their profession to ensure the highest standards for anything and anyone floating above the deep blue sea.

Marine surveyors will oversee all aspects of marine vesse...

As popular as ever with the super rich, never mind essential for travel between smaller islands in remote parts of the world, boats can be just as important, if not more, than the car and plane. With planes facing the strictest safety checks and cars forever due an MOT, boats are no different and companies out there make it their profession to ensure the highest standards for anything and anyone floating above the deep blue sea.

Marine surveyors will oversee all aspects of marine vesse...

To those who shudder at the idea of a 3,000-passenger floating resort, small-ship cruising is what it’s all about. Stylish. Friendly. Real. On a small ship, you commune with the sea. You bond with fellow passengers and befriend the crew. There’s no bingo, no theme nights, no shopping, nobody trying to sell you anything. Small ships sail all over the world, to ports in Arabia, South Africa, Asia, the small Greek islands, Croatia, the Grenadines, the Amazon. They can slip into exclusive har...

The story of Ocean Alexander is one of opportunity, integrity and family history. After an investment in a friend’s business (which failed to come to fruition), Alex Chueh found himself with a boat-manufacturing yard, a sterling reputation as a precision lock maker and his own courageous business sense. Alex was intrigued by the possibilities. He envisioned that out of this simple boatyard, he could fashion the world’s finest motoryachts. Thirty years later, his dream is a reality...

The story of Ocean Alexander is one of opportunity, integrity and family history. After an investment in a friend’s business (which failed to come to fruition), Alex Chueh found himself with a boat-manufacturing yard, a sterling reputation as a precision lock maker and his own courageous business sense. Alex was intrigued with the possibilities. He envisioned that out of this simple boatyard, he could fashion the world’s finest motoryachts. Thirty years later, his dream is a reali...

Malta, set in the clear limpid waters of the central Mediterranean, continues to delight any yachtsman.

The island’s 200 km coastline is indented by harbours naturally sculptured out of the islands’ soft limestone, the main one, mother of all indents – Marsamxett harbour. Here, against the stunning background of Valletta’s centuries-old fortifications that climb proudly well above the shoreline – as if to continue to protect the city and its inhabitants as...

Sibenik region is a unique place where the Dalmatian coast meets an indented archipelago, making it one of the most attractive tourist zones in the world. Sibenik itself is situated in its naturally protected bay at the end of the Krka river estuary. Throughout history, Sibenik has always been known as a town of culture and was famous for its artists, singers and innovators. Today, Sibenik is home to several internationally known festivals and events (International children&#...

Sitting with your eyes closed in a large concert hall, the music surrounds you completely and you sense a great richness and presence. From fortissimo the orchestra ebbs to pianissimo, while you relax and enjoy the concert. Every nuance of the violin solo, every jewel-like note of the harp comes through clearly and uninterrupted; even the timpani sound subtle and soft, in spite of their volume.

You open your eyes and you are sitting on your sofa in your lounge, listening to a system in...

All aboard for the property investment with a difference – the floating condo which brings the wonders of the world to your doorstep. Just imagine it, Christmas in the Caribbean, dancing in the streets of Rio at carnival time, joining the revellers at a masked ball in Venice. And all within minutes of your luxury penthouse, while you enjoy the advantage of being able to stay in constant touch with your investments.
This 21st century concept of buying a floating home on board a lux...

The DeBirs story is not a story that unfolded in Livorno, Viareggio or any of the other traditional Italian yacht building cities. If you look back far enough, the story began in a place that is completely unfamiliar to Italy. It is the city in which the Italians, then the Romans, first experienced the attraction of ‘diva celebrities’. It is the city of Alexandria, the birthplace of Cleopatra and the wife of Mark Anthony.

It was on these shores, once a sister city of Rom...

1 Ask to see details of the captain and crew who will be delivering your yacht. You will be trusting your precious yacht in their hands – you need to be reassured that they are suitably qualified and experienced. Make it clear from the start that you want the right to approve all personnel selected to take care of your yacht.

2 Handover at destination. Ideally you or your representative should be avai...