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What to expect at the MYBA Charter Show in Genoa

This year, the 34th edition of MYBA Charter Show will be held in Genoa, Italy at the Marina Molo Vecchio from 22-25 April. 🇮🇹

After five successful years in Barcelona, the MYBA Charter Show looks forward to a new host city. Raphael Sauleau, MYBA President and CEO of IYC, told Yacht Charter Market, “The relocation of the MYBA Show to Genoa is not just a change in geography, but also a celebration of a maritime heritage and a homage to the city's deep-rooted connection with the sea.”

He continued, “This move is an opportunity to spotlight Genoa's unique blend of historical significance and modern luxury, reinforcing its status as a global maritime hub part of the West Mediterranean yachting epicentre.”

The show itself is set to be a crowd-pleaser. Judith Estrella, Chair of the MYBA Charter Boat Show Panel and Co-founder of Charter&Dreams, told Yacht Charter Market, “The MYBA Show has regained its splendour and this year we are expecting to return to a pre-Covid sized show! There are more than 60 boats already registered (almost full capacity) and more than 50 exhibitors.”

Throughout the four-day show, a full agenda is planned. “Attendees can expect interesting seminars, entertaining cocktails and two competitions for the crew: the MYBA Superyacht Chefs’ competition and All Hands on Deck,” said MYBA’s Judith Estrella. “Undoubtedly, this MYBA Show will be the yachting event of the year,” she continued.

Some of the charter fleet’s finest vessels will be present at the show, from 20-metres all the way up to over 90-metres in length. The line up currently includes the 97.20-metre, recently-refitted Lürssen vessel Carinthia VII, the 85.6-metre Derecktor motor yacht Aquila and the brand new 77-metre Golden Yachts motor yacht Malia.

The full list of yachts attending MYBA 2024 can be found here.

Visit mybashow.com to learn more about MYBA, register and access the full programme.

LATEST CHARTER UPDATES

🚀 Edmiston has published the updated availability of the 115-metre Lurssen motor yacht Ahpo.

She is available for charter in the Caribbean and the Bahamas until May. Ahpo will relocate to the West Mediterranean for the summer season where she still has availability in July and August.

Tenders galore: With the addition of a 16m Wajer chase tender on top of the 3 tenders already onboard, guests onboard Ahpo travel in style. 🚤

Large Yacht Corp recently added the 90-metre motor yacht DAR to its charter fleet. Delivered in 2018, the Oceanco superyacht features an owner’s deck and an impressive beach club, and has an open calendar for the coming season.

Send charter enquiries directly to Large Yacht Corp to secure your dates! 📆

💰 Special offer: Ocean Independence has announced a special offer for chartering the 55-metre Neta Marine sailing yacht Meira in Greece.

Clients enjoy a 10% rate reduction for all May and June bookings of a week or more and save additionally with reduced VAT at 7.8%.

🌅 The 40.05-metre Sunseeker motor yacht About Time is one of the few Sunseekers available for charter in the Bahamas. She can be chartered year-long in the Bahamas through Hill Robinson.

About Time is complete with a fabulous selection of water toys and a modern interior and exterior design. She is available from a weekly rate of $150,000 (plus expenses).

🌊 The 63-metre motor yacht Artisan has joined the Royal Yacht International fleet and has dates available for charter in the West Mediterranean this summer season.

Artisan can be charted through Royal Yacht International from €645,000 per week.

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CHARTER PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The 63.5-metre Benetti motor yacht Lioness V was designed with vast versatile deck spaces which provide several dining, bar and sunbathing areas for guests. Her spacious sundeck features a lavish Jacuzzi with 360 ocean views.

Lioness V can be chartered through Royal Yacht International.

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT

Travel Inspiration: Antigua and Barbuda

🏝 Cruising in Antigua and Barbuda is the perfect choice for those seeking a retreat from the fast-paced commotion of everyday life.

Bobby Bigio, Charter Broker at Camper and Nicholsons, paints the picture, “Take off your watch when you land in Antigua, as time passes slower here. You’ll enjoy feasts of fresh fish, beach BBQs, endless nature, miles of white sandy beaches, and crystal clear warm water lapping at your feet.”

⛵️ Hailed the sailing capital of the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda possesses a real sailor’s spirit, felt in the nautical details at every turn and countless backdrops that mirror scenes from childhood pirate stories.

This sailing paradise has some of the Caribbean’s best anchorages and marinas, and has attracted sailors and charter clients for decades.

POST OF THE WEEK

Camper and Nicholsons shared this anchored profile shot of the 87.6-metre Golden Yachts motor yacht Project X on Instagram.

The perfect charter vessel for glamorous events, Project X is available for charter in Monaco and the South of France during the Cannes Film Festival 🎥 and the Monaco Grand Prix 🏎 through Camper and Nicholsons.

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