France has published a change in its VAT law and policy relating to commercial vessels. Published as Article 70 of Law No 2010-1658 of 29 December 2010 amending Article 262 of the unified French Tax Code, the Code Général des Impôts, the change now limits VAT exemption only to those commercial vessels operating on the high seas. ... read full story
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64th Cannes Film Festival: Robert De Niro, President of the Jury
January 06, 2011
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The American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will be President of the Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival due to take place from May 11th to 22th 2011.When he accepted the invitation, Robert De Niro said: “The Cannes Film Festival is a rare opportunity for me as it is one of the oldest and one of the best in the world.” ... read full story
Motor Yacht TV Now For Charter in the Caribbean & Mediterranean
November 29, 2010
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Yacht TV is now available for select luxury yacht charters. M/Y TV is a 78.33m (256′ 11″) Lurssen built and Espen Oeimo designed steel full displacement high volume luxury yacht which was launched in Germany in 2008. Some may know yacht TV from her former name Madsummer. Lurssen’s TV yacht represents a truly exceptional charter vacation... ... read full story
2011 Super Yacht Yogi by Proteksan & Turquoise
November 26, 2010
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The 60.20m NB49 superyacht Yogi is in build and well underway at Proteksan Turquoise in Turkey, due for delivery in 2011. Once completed superyacht YOGI will be available for luxury yacht charters. ... read full story
France Commercial Yacht VAT Exemptions Challenged by EU
July 28, 2010
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The European Commission has now formally requested that the French change their VAT legislation which grants VAT exemption for some transactions involving superyachts potentially affecting commercial charters. ... read full story
85 m yacht Alysia has been sold and is now superyacht Moonlight II
June 09, 2010
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The 85 metre motor yacht Alysia built by Neorion and launched in 2005 has been sold and she is now called superyacht Moonlight II. Motor yacht Moonlight II and will remain active on the charter market at a rate of € 695,000 per week. ... read full story
Whistsunday’s Australia – An escape “Down Under”.
May 11, 2010
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Whitsundays yacht charter holidays are famous in Australia for their fantastic sailing, beautiful scenery, spectacular beaches, great diving and ideal climate. There are also more and more super yachts available in the area, whether they are based in Australia year round, or stop in at this idyllic location during a World tour for the winter season which is the best time to charter there. Contact the CharterWorld team for more information on Australia, or the yachts available there. ... read full story
McMullen & Wing Expedition Superyacht BIG FISH set to make a big splash at her launch in New Zealand next week
March 26, 2010
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Superyacht MY BIG FISH is a newly built 45m (147′ 7″) LOA expedition (explorer) type steel displacement luxury motor yacht. She was designed by Greg Marshall Design and built by McMullen & Wing in Auckland, New Zealand, where she is scheduled to be launched next week. The luxury Explorer yacht will be available for South... ... read full story
Superyacht Loaloat Al Behar Newly Available for Mediterranean Yacht Charters
March 26, 2010
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With such a large volume the charter yacht Loaloat Al Behar has seven full sized luxurious suites is able to accommodate 27 guests sleeping overnight. ... read full story
Luxury CNB sailing yacht SPIIP to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea
March 09, 2010
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The beautiful new luxury French designed and built CNB sailing yacht, called SPIIP, has been launched and is availble to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea. Yacht SPIIP offers contemporary design and performance in a rare and unusual yacht charter location. ... read full story
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