Motor and sailing superyachts from all over the world are present in Phuket, Thailand at the moment, for the 11th edition of the prominent Asia Superyacht Rendezvous. This amazing annual event is hosted by the luxurious Surin Hotel at Pansea Bay, December 16-18. The hotel welcomed motor yacht Onyx, Maverick superyacht, Aveline, super yacht Hye Seas 2, Cavallino, M/Y Celebrity, Andara, luxury yacht Samax, Ciliam and S/Y Silandra at the ´Skippers Briefing´ on December 16.

Skippers Briefing hosted by luxury Surin Hotel

The briefing was carried out by long time and highly respected race officers Andy Dowden and Simon James. After the briefing the owners, captains and VIP guests were welcomed aboard four yachts for an amazing opening cocktail party/boat hop: M/Y Andara, M/Y Celebrity, M/Y Onyx and M/Y Aveline entertained guests until well into the night. They were perfect venues for the opening parties and for the first time, four magnificent vessels (rather than one) welcomed this elite group of sailors and party revelers aboard opening night.

Skippers Briefing during the 2011 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous

All four motor yachts are part of the Phuket superyacht scene, Andara and Celebrity, were customized by the Andara Resort & Villas Phuket and Resort General Manager, Daniel Meury, was a gracious host as he welcomed guests aboard, noting these sister yachts were introduced in Phuket for both resort guests and others interesting in using the vessels to explore the coastline and visit nearby islands, in absolute luxury.

Motor Yacht Onyx by Sanlorenzo

Also attending the opening cocktail parties was Antonio Saponara, the General Manager of the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous‘ sponsoring host hotel, The Surin Hotel Phuket. The host hotel sponsor has been home to the rendezvous for the past four years and is representative of the luxurious lifestyle that is a hallmark of the rendezvous. A 5-star property all the way down to the beach, the luxury hotel offers serious pampering with a perfect Pansea Bay serving as home for the magnificent visiting vessels anchored a few hundred meters out – an impressive sight, ranging from mammoth motor ships to slender sailing vessels all streamlined and lush, exuding elegance and luxury.

55m luxury yacht SAMAX - Courtesy of Feadship