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From classic motor yachts and modern sailing yachts to expedition and explorer designs — the yacht categories actually drawing serious owner attention in 2026.

The luxury yacht charter market has had a remarkable run over the past decade. More discerning travelers than ever are trading five-star resorts for private yacht experiences, and the numbers…

Luxury yachts occupy a world of their own. Craftsmanship, innovation, and cutting-edge technology come together to produce some of the most extraordinary vessels ever built, and the brands behind them…

Chartering a yacht in 2026 gives you something that almost no other luxury experience can match — pure privacy, total freedom, and a front-row seat to some of the most…

Yacht fuel consumption depends on a handful of variables working together, from the vessel’s size, weight, and hull design to engine type, cruising speed, and the distance you’re covering. Smaller…

When it comes to luxury yachts, the interior design is far more than an aesthetic choice. It defines the vessel’s character, its comfort, and how well it actually works for…

If you love yachting, the thrill of the open water is only half the story. The other half plays out at the world’s most elite yacht events, where owners, builders,…

2026 marks a milestone for the luxury yacht world, with a lineup of extraordinary new vessels that blend innovation, sustainability, and sheer opulence in ways we haven’t seen before. As…

Around 73% of ships worldwide choose to sail under a flag of convenience. That spans everything from massive cargo vessels down to private and commercial yachts. If you own a…

The newly revised Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) for 2024 is a serious win if you own a yacht. It applies to yachts running from 12 to 24 meters in hull…

Over the past decade, the yachting sector has seen a sharp tightening of KYC procedures. And if you’re operating in this space, whether as a buyer, seller, broker, or financier,…

When you start looking at fuel alternatives for your yacht, two things rise to the top fast: sustainability and cutting emissions. Electric propulsion gives you zero emissions and whisper-quiet operation,…

From the new Mykonos marina to Athens Marina and the Cycladic developments — the Greek marinas reshaping the Aegean cruising ground in 2026.

Building a superyacht from scratch takes an astonishing two to three years, sometimes even longer. When you factor that in, the idea of buying a previously owned yacht starts looking…

Yacht ownership can cost you anywhere from $100,000 to several million dollars a year just in upkeep. That number alone should give you pause before signing anything. Buying your first…

Yacht insurance policies are built to cover several critical areas. You get hull insurance for physical damage, plus protection and indemnity coverage for liability. You can also add extras like…

Owning a yacht is one of the great pleasures in life. But the purchase price is just the beginning. Keeping a vessel in top condition typically costs between 10% and…

Back in 2022, 74% of boating accidents involved operators who had never received proper safety training. That number should stop you cold, especially when you consider that the U.S. alone…