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We list some of the best destinations for combining wingfoiling with a yacht charter which offers steady thermal winds, protected bays, and warm water.

After Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti were spotted aboard Jeff Bezos’ superyacht Koru, interest quickly grew around the private world of celebrity yachting. Here are some of the most notable superyacht owners and the famous friends they host at sea. Photographer: Vincent Krohn from Wessel Finder

Raclette Rafting is a leisure dining concept that combines rafting on water with a raclette cheese experience, typically in cold-weather or winter destinations.

After the widespread media attention surrounding Gabe Newell’s superyacht—owned by the American video game developer and businessman behind Steam and Valve—many gamers started noticing yachts in a new light.

A houseboat gliding calmly over smooth water. Breakfast on the sun deck while the sun rises over the trees on the shore. The smell of coffee, silence, space - and the feeling of being on the move and yet completely at one with yourself. Travelling on rivers and canals is more than just a holiday: it is an invitation to slow down and enjoy the luxury of the moment.

At around 2.5 million square kilometres, the Mediterranean is one of the world’s busiest inland seas. Every year, millions of leisure, fishing and commercial vessels pass through the sea routes between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The combination of heavy traffic, local wind phenomena, narrow passages and tourist charter operations creates specific hazards. Below you will find precise facts, causes and concrete measures for skippers.

A 14-year-old killer whale named Wikie has amazed researchers by imitating human words such as “hello” and “goodbye.”

Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist, ethologist, and conservationist, died of natural causes on 1 October 2025, at the age of 91, while on a speaking tour. When people hear the name Jane Goodall, they immediately think of her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees and her lifelong mission to protect wildlife. But who holds a similar place in the world’s oceans? Over the years, several pioneering marine scientists, conservationists, and explorers have earned the title of the “Jane Goodall of the sea” for their passion, fieldwork, and commitment to protecting marine life.

In recent years, sailors have increasingly come across migrant boats at sea, especially in regions where migration routes overlap with cruising areas.

The BBC has launched a new investigation into the disappearance of Sarm Heslop, who vanished from a luxury yacht in the US Virgin Islands more than four years ago. The documentary Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm is now streaming on BBC iPlayer.

As summer fades and the Mediterranean coastline slips into the golden embrace of autumn, yacht charters transform into floating havens of calm, comfort, and culinary delight. The fall season offers more than just peaceful anchorages and breathtaking sunsets — it brings with it a harvest of rich, seasonal flavors.

Yacht charters are often chosen for privacy, but in today’s world, even the sea isn’t fully hidden. Thanks to websites that track ships in real time, anyone can see where a luxury yacht is, who it might belong to, and even guess who is on board. To avoid this, many high-profile guests now rely on a tactic known as going dark.

On 7–8 September 2025, the world will witness a stunning Blood Moon lunar eclipse. The best way to enjoy it? Charter a boat and watch the moon turn red above the sea.

The summer of 2025 has been one of the hottest on record. Climate change is making such extremes more frequent, and travelers are beginning to ask: what if it’s simply too hot for a yacht holiday?

Last minute booking in yacht charter may sound like a spontaneous adventure, and for many travelers, it truly is. But like every choice in travel planning, it comes with its own set of benefits and risks.