Yacht Notes
Lorenzo Vitale
Lorenzo writes about yachts and the shipyards behind them, from open dayboats to superyachts, with a particular eye on the Italian yards that lead the industry.
CharterMotor Yacht or Catamaran in Sardinia: Which Charter Should You Choose?
Motor yacht or catamaran in Sardinia? A guide to speed, comfort, fuel, cost, La Maddalena, families and the charter that…
CharterTuscany Yacht Charter Cost: Elba, Argentario and Giglio in 2026
What a yacht charter in Tuscany really costs in 2026, across Elba, Argentario and Giglio, from day boats to crewed…
CharterSardinia Catamaran Charter Cost: Bareboat, Skippered or Crewed in 2026?
What a catamaran charter in Sardinia really costs in 2026: bareboat, skippered and crewed, with La Maddalena permits, fuel, mooring…
CharterItaly Yacht Charter Cost: Sardinia vs Amalfi vs Portofino vs Sicily in 2026
What a yacht charter in Italy really costs in 2026: weekly rates, day charter, APA, VAT and how Sardinia, Amalfi,…
CharterPortofino Day Charter Cost: What a Private Boat Day Really Costs in 2026
What a private boat or yacht day in Portofino really costs in 2026, from RIBs to luxury yachts, with San…
CapriCapri Day Charter Cost: What a Private Boat Day Really Costs in 2026
What a private boat or yacht day in Capri really costs in 2026: gozzi, open boats, luxury yachts, skipper, fuel,…
Amalfi CoastAmalfi Coast Yacht Charter Cost: What a Real Day and Week Cost in 2026
What an Amalfi Coast yacht charter really costs in 2026, from Positano day boats to luxury weeks, with skipper, fuel,…
CharterWhat Is APA in a Yacht Charter? It Is Not a Fee, It Is the Week’s Operating Account
APA is not a yacht charter fee but the operating account of your week: what the Advance Provisioning Allowance covers,…
CharterPorto Cervo Day Charter Cost: What a Boat Day Really Costs in 2026
What a Porto Cervo day charter really costs in 2026, from RIBs and open yachts to La Maddalena days, with…
CharterThe Best 7-Day Sardinia Yacht Charter Itinerary Is Not the One That Does Too Much
A realistic 7-day Sardinia yacht charter itinerary from Porto Cervo through La Maddalena, Bonifacio and Tavolara, with permits, timing and…
CharterHow Much Does a Yacht Charter in Sardinia Really Cost in 2026?
What a yacht charter in Sardinia really costs in 2026, from weekly rates and day charters to APA, 22% Italian…
SuperyachtsHeesen Project Setteesettanta: Why Returning Owners Build Better Yachts
Heesen has launched YN 20857 Project Setteesettanta, a 57-metre full-custom aluminium yacht for returning owners, with a private owner deck.
OperationsSuez Canal Yacht Surcharge Hits 26%: Why Repositioning Just Got More Expensive
The Suez Canal yacht surcharge rose to 26% on July 15, 2026, making repositioning between the Med, Red Sea and…
CharterBenetti Aitana: The 34-Metre Oasis Yacht That Shows Why Charter Does Not Need Excess
Benetti Oasis 34M Aitana has been delivered and is set to enter West Mediterranean charter from September 2026.
SuperyachtsSirena Superyachts 42m: Why Selling Before Monaco Matters
Sirena has sold its 42-metre superyacht flagship before its Monaco Yacht Show debut, signalling confidence in the efficient sub-45-metre category.
Sailing YachtsSailing Yacht Zero: The 69-Metre Experiment Yachting Needed
The 68.91-metre sailing yacht Zero has launched in Harlingen, designed to operate on renewable energy harvested onboard.
Italian YachtsTankoa Spirit: The 52-Metre Hybrid Yacht That Makes Wellness the Beach Club
Tankoa has launched M/Y Spirit, a 52-metre full-custom hybrid superyacht from the T52 Vitruvius series built around privacy, wellness and…
Performance YachtsBRABUS and AB Yachts: When Automotive Performance Enters Superyachts
BRABUS and AB Yachts have announced the world's first BRABUS yacht range, with a debut planned for Monaco Yacht Show…