Click image for interactive map Speed restrictions and diving regulations introduced around El Toro, Malgrats and El Sec islands The Balearic government has established a new marine reserve encompassing the waters around El Toro, Malgrats and El Sec islands off the...
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Steering to Green: Practical sustainability solutions for superyachts
Leading industry experts gathered at Palma's Port Centre to discuss the evolving landscape of yacht exploration, from Arctic ice fields to technological frontiersItalian Yachtmasters Association demonstrates that meaningful environmental improvements don't require...
Gibraltar’s New Deal: What the Schengen Agreement Means for Superyachts
By ESTELA Shipping Superyacht Agency 13 June, 2025 The Rock's border breakthrough promises to end queue chaos, but maritime implications remain murky. After more than a decade of diplomatic wrangling, Gibraltar has finally secured a political agreement that should...
ESTELA Captains’ Dinner at the Museum 2025, with Nautipaints Group; video & photo slideshow
This year's Captains' Dinner at the Museum was our most spectacular yet! Watch the recap here: https://youtu.be/lWWZm09vyvk?si=Aaa7uZ1cQqvWMbE4 Grab a coffee and enjoy a slideshow of ESTELA's 6th Captains' Dinner at the Museum, held in Palma de Mallorca on Friday, 2nd...
Port Authority of the Balearic Islands and ESTELA Superyacht Agency present ‘Thalassophilia!’ 2025
Port Authority of the Balearic Islands and ESTELA Shipping Superyacht Agency collaborated to present an inaugural series of seminars and presentations over three days, celebrating all aspects of the sea and nautical activity.
You’re invited to Rooftop Sunset Cocktails at Thalassophilia!
As part of the 'Thalassophilia!' event, co-hosted with the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands, ESTELA invites you to a Sunset Cocktail on Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st May, held on the 4th floor roof terrace of the Port Centre, with stunning panoramic...
Introducing ESTELA’s yacht crew recruitment WhatsApp channels
While ESTELA is not a crew recruitment agency, we do occasionally post jobs on behalf of clients. We also re-post jobs from other forums, because we know you don’t have time to monitor the internet 24/7.These WhatsApp channels are ‘broadcast only’, so here there will...
Planning your 2025 Mediterranean itinerary? Here are 99 reasons why Mallorca should be top of your list
1. Palma’s six marinas offer berthing options right in the city 2. 31 Blue Flag beaches and 14 Blue Flag marinas 3. A whopping 300 days of sunshine per year 4. World-class yards and support, to fix any in-season snags 5. Port Adriano, an ultra-modern haven for even...
Mapped: Barcelona Restaurants, Attractions & Points of Interest
For visitors to Barcelona during the America’s Cup or wintering there — or along the coast in Pendennis Vilanova — we have mapped ESTELA’s recommended restaurants and places of interest. Also included is the popular coastal resort, Sitges, with its sandy beaches, attractive architecture, cultural events and vibrant nightlife.
Here, you will find everything from Michelin-listed dining rooms, to informal tucked away haunts that only the locals know. Of course, your best course of action is to get in touch with our colleagues in Barcelona and Vilanova, who will point you in the right direction.
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...