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A yacht on open blue Mediterranean water off the Italian coastCharter

Italy 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,…

August 9, 2026
A white yacht moored at Portofino harbour with the village behindCharter

Portofino 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…

August 8, 2026
A white boat near the Faraglioni rock stacks off CapriCapri

Capri 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,…

August 6, 2026
The village of Positano rising above the sea on the Amalfi CoastAmalfi Coast

Amalfi 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,…

August 6, 2026
A large blue and white superyacht at anchor in clear Mediterranean waterCharter

What 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,…

July 30, 2026
Rocks and clear turquoise water seen from above on the Costa SmeraldaCharter

Porto 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…

July 29, 2026
Rocky granite coast and clear turquoise water in northeast SardiniaCharter

The 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…

July 28, 2026
Aerial view of a boat on the turquoise water of the Costa Smeralda in SardiniaCharter

How 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…

July 28, 2026
The 57-metre Heesen Project SetteesettantaSuperyachts

Heesen 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.

July 23, 2026
The 38-metre Columbus Atlantique 38 M/Y Principessa CapricciosaItalian Yachts

Columbus Atlantique 38: Why the Smallest Atlantique May Be the Most Useful One

Columbus Yachts has revealed the 38-metre Atlantique 38, M/Y Principessa Capricciosa: a compact superyacht built around terraces and five cabins.

July 23, 2026
The wake of a yacht crossing open Mediterranean sea at sunsetOperations

Suez 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…

July 20, 2026
Two yachts moored in clear turquoise Mediterranean waterItalian Yachts

Admiral Silvia: The Blue-Hulled 53.5M Hybrid Yacht That Makes Hotel Mode Matter

M/Y Silvia has launched in Marina di Carrara, a 53.5-metre hybrid Admiral with quiet hotel-mode capability and a private owner…

July 20, 2026
Large white superyacht at anchor on open blue Mediterranean waterCharter

Benetti 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.

July 19, 2026
White yachts and motorboats moored side by side in a Mediterranean harbourFrance

France’s Proposed 50-Metre Superyacht Ban: What Owners Should Actually Understand

A French private member's bill proposes banning 50m-plus yachts from French ports and waters. It may not pass, but the…

July 19, 2026
Ibiza JoySail 2026: Why Serious Sailing Is Moving Between Ibiza and FormenteraRegattas

Ibiza JoySail 2026: Why Serious Sailing Is Moving Between Ibiza and Formentera

Ibiza JoySail 2026 will bring 20 sailing superyachts to the waters between Ibiza and Formentera from September 17 to 20.

July 18, 2026
Sirena Superyachts 42m: Why Selling Before Monaco MattersSuperyachts

Sirena 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.

July 18, 2026
NatPower and Aqua superPower: Why Yacht Charging Is Now a Marina QuestionInfrastructure

NatPower and Aqua superPower: Why Yacht Charging Is Now a Marina Question

NatPower Marine has agreed to acquire Aqua superPower, adding more than 80 marina and port charging locations across Europe and…

July 16, 2026
Sailing Yacht Zero: The 69-Metre Experiment Yachting NeededSailing Yachts

Sailing 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.

July 16, 2026

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