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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.

“Alpine divorce” describes a partner abandoning the other in the wilderness. On a yacht, that’s impossible—you can’t walk away; you sail together.

Planning to rent a boat for Valentine’s Day? There’s no setting more romantic than a yacht at anchor — surrounded by calm water, complete privacy, and sunsets that make time feel slower. The right bay can transform a simple overnight stay into an unforgettable experience, offering the perfect balance of shelter, serenity, and space for a candlelit dinner under the stars.

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

The 2026 Grammy Awards once again confirmed what the music world has long known: Lady Gaga remains one of the most influential and shape-shifting artists of her generation.

France is strictly enforcing anchoring rules for yachts over 24 metres in the French Riviera and Corsica. Yachts that anchor in protected seagrass areas now face fines of up to €150,000.

NBA legend Magic Johnson marked his wife Cookie Johnson’s birthday with a private celebration aboard the $158 million superyacht Whisper in St. Barts. ( Whisper is ex Kısmet)

From January 17 to 25, boot Düsseldorf 2026 invites visitors to explore not only new boats, but also new destinations. In Hall 13, the exhibition area Destinations & Boat Life becomes the hub for water tourism, cruising, and life on the 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