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Following a recent award for its overwater bungalows, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives brings back a familiar question in yachting: can a sea bungalow really replicate the feeling of being on a yacht?

Just off the Lavezzi Islands lies Roche du Briquet — the rock that sank the French frigate La Sémillante in 1855, killing all 773 men onboard. Local pilots still point to it quietly. They don’t need to say more. (Photo: Wikipedia)

A YouTuber has launched an ambitious new restoration project after purchasing a 24m classic yacht dating back to 1956. Originally built by Burger Boat Company and designed by Sparkman & Stephens, the vessel was commissioned by philanthropist Victor McCormick, who reportedly paid around $500,000 at the time.

Pop star Britney Spears has shared a glimpse of a family reunion at sea.The yacht appears to have been rented or chartered rather than personally owned.

Royal Caribbean is taking family cruising to a new level with Hero of the Seas, the fourth Icon Class ship, set to debut from Miami in August 2027.

Are you planning a trip to the Bahamas but aren’t familiar with the area and aren’t quite sure which route to take? If so, I’ve got a few tips for you!

British chef Aaron Thomas, currently working aboard M/Y Canvas (33m), has won the seventh edition of the Superyacht Chef Competition, held at Yacht Club de Monaco on 2 April.

The 51-metre Oguz Khan, launched at the end of 2025, brings the centuries-old Turkish bath to sea in a distinctive way.

The 2026 season is just around the corner, and right now is when the most exciting phase begins for anyone dreaming of a holiday on the water. An idea suddenly turns into a concrete plan. Many people’s first question is: how much does a yacht holiday actually cost? The answer may surprise you, as it is often much more affordable than you might think. For beginners in particular, 2026 is the ideal time to step aboard for the first time and discover this special way of travelling.

At this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS), taking place from 25–29 March 2026, two superyachts with the same name—Casino Royale—are expected to attract attention.

I bet you’ve always dreamed of traveling to the Caribbean to go sailing. It's everything you've imagined and more. Imagine turquoise waters, secluded bays, and the unique rhythm of wind, sun, and salt. But as idyllic as the area is, it has its quirks. Knowing them will make your trip more relaxed and significantly safer. Here are the most important tips and tricks for the Bahamas, particularly the Exumas.

HBO's hit series doesn't just entertain millions — it moves them. Literally. Here's how one TV show became the world's most powerful tourism campaign.

Imagine there’s a spot along your sailing route that takes you from a stunning bay through a flat mangrove landscape to a natural water park. Allow me to introduce: Shroud Cay.

We are halfway through the Exumas – for many, the most beautiful islands in the American Caribbean. Rarely have I seen such a blaze of colour in the water and on land. Turquoise lagoons, dazzling white sandbanks and lush green islands form a backdrop that is hard to beat.

Hurricane Melissa, a historic Category 5 storm in the 2025 Atlantic season, was so destructive that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has retired the name—making it the 100th Atlantic hurricane name retired.