Most publications don’t make it past the ‘no boarding’ sign. ESTELA, however, connects with yacht captains, managers, crew and owners every day. We support yachts during their charters, boss trips and yard periods. Our services range from port formalities, bunkering...
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The countdown to ESTELA’s End of Season Party is ON!
ESTELA's END OF SEASON PARTY! Mark your diary now, the date is *Friday 4th October*, the place is *DiQue, Port Adriano* And the fancy dress theme is... Poseidon’s Underwater Kingdom In keeping with the Greek theme of this year’s edition of ‘The Y Yachting...
Posidonia Alert; where can I drop my anchor?
Posidonia meadows of the Balearic Islands are protected. All vessels must anchor on sandy bottoms, ensuring that both anchor and chain are clear of these meadows at all times. Here, you will find information, maps and more resources about anchoring in Mallorca and the Balearics.
Customs step up inspections on yacht arrivals in Palma
Following the recent boarding by Customs and Excise officials of a sailing yacht arriving in Palma, we want to remind you of applicable limits of cash, alcohol, tobacco, and other goods.
Customs officers escorted and boarded the yacht upon arrival, and carried out an intensive search lasting three hours. ESTELA attended the situation, to mediate and diffuse a tense situation.
PYA Leadership Meetup – Antibes, 21 February
Calling all Captains, Chief Engineers and HODs! ESTELA are pleased to sponsor the PYA's Leadership Meetup at L’AUTHENTIK in Antibes, France, on Wednesday, February 21st from 17:00 to 20:00h This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded...
Why are ‘Gen Z’ stews coming up short?
Staying with the topic of preferences for captains recruiting, a recurring issue they tell us about is a lack of interior stews with strong housekeeping skills. While ESTELA is not a recruitment agency, we are asked regularly by captains to source candidates,...
Seaman’s Book required for crew stamping out in Palma from January 1
Updated 25 November 2024With effect from 1st January, 2024, yacht crew will be able to stamp out (on board) in Palma de Mallorca only upon presentation of a Seaman's Book.An official communiqué from the border force police, issued on December 15 2023, states that...
ESTELA at Antigua Charter Yacht Show
The Antigua Charter Yacht Show is back to full strength in 2023, for the first time since COVID, with a top line array of yachts on display. ESTELA’s own Francesco Gennai is there, with a video report on Day One of the show here, featuring a complete...
ESTELA Shipping opens new office in Vilanova Marina
ESTELA Superyacht Agency is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new office in Pendennis Vilanova Marina.Our colleagues Romy Bourguignon, Aurélie Mollot, Gemma Castiñeira, and Pau Julia are on hand to assist with passport stamping, freight and logistics, Cash to...
‘Napoleon’ Superyacht Charity Movie Night
This week, ESTELA hosted its second Superyacht Charity Movie Night at the Aficine Augusta movie theatre in Palma, for a screening of 'NAPOLEON'. Coinciding with the Napoleonic theme of the current edition of our annual guide 'The Y Yachting Itineraries'...