As the show approaches, remember that anchoring in front of the Cathedral requires prior clearance via an authorised agent. For yachts over 500 GT, pilotage is mandatory for port movements. Coordination with Palma Pilots is essential for all sanctioned anchorage...
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The Captains ‘ Dinner
Estela’s Captains’ Dinner 2026 Palma de Mallorca, Spain — During the height of the Palma International Boat Show, Estela Superyacht Agency will host its flagship Captains’ Dinner on 1 May 2026 at the iconic Son Amar. This invitation-only evening, reserved for captains...
Estela Breakfast Seminars & Sunset Cocktails at Astillero de Mallorca – 29-30 April, 1 May
During the week of the Palma international Boat Show, Estela Superyacht Agency evolves beyond its role as a shipping agency, positioning itself as a hub for vision, high-level connections, and forward-thinking dialogue within the superyacht industry. Save the date for...
Beyond the Skyline: Hong Kong Reveals Its Hidden Cruising Paradise at Estela Palma Week 2026
Invest Hong Kong will join Estela Palma Week 2026 as Partner Sponsor, bringing a new narrative to the Palma International Boat Show—one that challenges everything the superyacht world thinks it knows about Hong Kong. A Hidden World Behind the Skyline For decades, Hong...
Suez Canal
Suez Canal Operations Update: What It Means for Superyacht Navigation The Suez Canal remains one of the most strategic maritime routes in the world, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and facilitating a significant portion of global maritime traffic....
The Long Way Round
In the case of a global emergency, does your vessel have enough fuel for an additional 2,700 nm leg at sea? Does your war-risk and H&M insurance stay intact if you reroute? And is your crew set up, contractually and practically, for an extended ocean passage? With...
Update: MCA Guidance on Lithium-Ion Battery Storage and Charging
On 19 December 2025, the MCA published Amendment 1 to MGN 681 (M) to update the requirements and best-practice guidance for the safe storage, handling, and charging of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. It emphasizes the use of custom storage options for batteries and...
Embarking? Expect Stress: EES rolls out across the EU (Pass it on)
The gradual introduction of EES throughout the Schengen area spells potential problems for yacht crew, with a risk of overstaying alerts.
MARCOPOLOOZA! ESTELA’s End of Season Party 2025: videos and photos
Join us for the End of Season Party 2025!
End of ‘embassy shopping’: US restricts where yacht crew can apply for a B1/B2 visa
The United States Department of State has implemented significant changes to non-immigrant visa application procedures that will particularly impact yacht crew seeking B1/B2 visitor visas. Effective immediately, applicants can no longer choose their preferred embassy...