Charter Matters

With the colder temperatures coming to those of us in the northern hemisphere, we continue to dream of far flung, warmer climes to escape to during the winter months. Never has that desire been stronger than during this pandemic. Here we have an itinerary for a week in the Bahamas …

For daytime drinking, you really can’t beat a vermut, the low-ABV beverage which accompanies tapas perfectly. Long regarded as something you’d find in a Spanish abuela’s (grandmother’s) liquor cabinet, vermouth is having a spotlight moment. Here’s where to enjoy ‘la hora de vermut’, the hour before lunch dedicated to sipping …

Created for global discovery, 38m ARCHELON is a luxury sailing yacht ready for adventure. Built by Oyster at Pendennis Shipyard and launched in 2019, with exterior design by Humphreys, to DNV-GL classification and compliant with the MCA LY3 Large Yacht Code, ARCHELON is the impressive flagship of the Oyster 1225 …

Authentic experiences are becoming an increasingly important factor in the luxury travel industry, and this includes yachting. Many UHNW clients demand trips to extraordinary destinations and want to discover exciting areas with family and friends. Ocean Independence, one of the world’s leading yacht brokers with headquarters in Küsnacht, Switzerland, takes …

I’m so bored of sunsets that I hope I never have to see one again. Said no one ever. Bagging a front-row seat to the day’s most psychedelic event is undoubtedly a universal attraction and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more idyllic sunset-soaking spot as the Balearics. For their …

Regular visitors to Majorca will already feel like they know Benita Blue.  The 33 metre spent several years moored on Palma’s Paseo Marítimo, directly in front of Tito’s nightclub, and was an instant head-turner due to her iconic blue hull splashed with a streak of russet.  She may have moved …

Verdant hills, shimmering seas and sun-dappled vistas: the Amalfi Coast is arguably one of the Mediterranean’s most evocative destinations. Filtered-like colours and dramatic sceneries aside, the famed Italian costiera is home to charming towns bursting with quaint boutiques, cliff-top bars and alfresco trattorias. The best way to soak up the …

A yacht charter is undeniably one of the safest ways to holiday, and end-to-end private travel takes safety one step further. The Ocean Independence yacht charter team are currently working very closely with the company’s private aviation department to offer a range of transportation options that ensure comfort and safety …

Ibiza is known the globe over for its super clubs and all-night parties and is a firm fave with celebs, DJs and everyone else who likes to take their clubbing to the next level. However, we know the Balearic wild-child offers more than wild parties and noisy nights out. Island …

Luxury yacht charters are among the most exclusive and desirable vacations in the world, but they aren’t only for billionaires and celebrities. In fact, with people increasingly seeking safe and secure luxury vacation options, more and more travellers are entering the yacht charter market. One might be surprised to learn …