Experience Sunreef Yachts, the world’s leading designer of luxury sailing and power multihulls, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Contact Steve Doyle at Apollo Yachts to schedule an exclusive look at the new Sunreef 80 Power Eco and 2020 80’ Sail. On display during the 2023 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, located at Hall of Fame Marina...

The age of the internet has made it easy for both new and experienced yacht buyers to take looking for their next vessel into their own hands — to the tune of hours of time spent squinting at computer screens and looking through listings for a yacht for sale that catches their eye.  But limiting…...

You can’t put a price tag on awe-inspiring vistas and long-remembered days at sea. But for vacationers who are considering a luxury yacht charter for the first time, there’s one question that might come up early in the process: How much are yacht rentals when everything is said and done?  Yacht charter pricing can range…...

Endless miles of shoreline set in the middle of a cerulean sea. Serene anchorages with multi-colored sunsets that provide the perfect backdrop for late-afternoon swims. Memory-making snorkeling that features fish and coral in a kaleidoscope of colors. When it comes to destinations for a yacht charter, Bahamas islands offer the perfect balance of luxurious living…...

First-time yacht buyers will often enter the market with a clear vision of what their first blissful days out on the water will look like.  The crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea lapping against majestic cliffs. Nighttime views of the cosmopolitan glitz of Saint-Tropez, where untouched beaches meet modern luxury. Time-honored architectural sites throughout the…...

Just like you wouldn’t buy a car without testing it on the road, most buyers won’t buy a yacht without seeing how she fares in the open water. That’s where sea trials come in.  The “sea trials” definition is a simple one: it’s a test run performed in the water after a buyer submits an…...

The most popular yacht models in the industry are sold out until next year (including owner-loved models from Princess, Azimut, and Sunseeker Yachts) and wait times for semi-custom projects are stretching into 2024 and beyond. But where there is lack there’s also opportunity. Which is why there has never been a better time to buy…...

Are you more of a pleasure cruiser, or does your adventurous spirit burn bright? If you align more with the latter (or you’re simply a boat enthusiast who prefers to explore the most distant locales and visit sites often left unseen), then expedition yachts are your ticket to truly unforgettable experiences at sea.  Though boaters…...

Beaches of golden sand. Art-deco architecture surrounded by sun-dappled sea waters. There are plenty of reasons why tourists come to Viareggio, Italy as a vacation destination. But for yacht brokers like me, there’s a draw that goes beyond leisure: Viareggio is the birthplace of some of the finest Italian yachts on the market, with an…...

As a yacht broker, traveling around the world to visit the crystalline waters off coastlines both near and far isn’t just about sightseeing. It’s about visiting the manufacturing frontlines of brands of yachts operating across the globe, each of them artfully crafting innovative vessels designed to make every vacation dream of our clients come true. …...

I might be a yacht broker in Florida and New Hampshire for a good part of the year, but once the season for yacht shows rolls around my wife Paula and I pack up our suitcases to travel the globe. And not just for leisure—though we do spend a day or two taking in the…...