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Read ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ 2024/25
Promo reel introducing the 2024/25 edition of The Y Yachting Itineraries by ESTELA. The stars of the guide act out the story of Homer’s Ulysses and Odysseus’ epic ten year journey home from the Trojan war.
How to attract more superyachts to YOUR location (!)
. . Destination Marketing to Superyachts . . . Promoting a shipyard, marina or destination to superyachts is hard. We know, because it’s part of what we do. The problem? Superyachts usually circulate around the same places each season. Charter yachts stick to...
Embarking? Expect Stress: EES goes live on Sunday! (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!
Charting new waters: The future of superyacht expeditions
Leading industry experts gathered at Palma's Port Centre in May to discuss the evolving landscape of yacht exploration, from Arctic ice fields to technological frontiers Moderated by Lucie Gardiner from Yachting International Radio, the panel brought together six...
B-1/B-2 visas under the microscope as CBP clamps down
In light of recent reports about the US State Department putting an end to ‘embassy shopping’ and crew having visas revoked, the usual debate about B-1/B-2 visas has been hotter than usual at this time of year.The Fort Lauderdale Yacht Crew Facebook group lit up this...
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...
‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ 2025/26 has landed!
Yes, the brand new edition of 'The Y Yachting Itineraries' is here, packed with new itinerary ideas, destination guides and important information. The 2025-26 edition features Venice, the Turquoise Coast, Sardinia and China! We followed the Silk Road and Marco Polo's...
Schengen EES rollout in October: What yacht crew need to know
Retain documentation: Keep all supporting documents, such as boarding passes and flight itineraries, to corroborate the entry stamp if required.
Ozempic at sea: The hidden dangers for yachts, guests and crew
GLP-1 drugs are now everywhere; in crew cabins, guest wash bags, and yacht fridges. They’ve become part of luxury culture, but the hidden dangers are only now becoming impossible to ignore.
‘Uncensored’ Podcast: Maritime Law; Contracts, Wrongful Termination & Retaliation
The second episode in this three-part 'Uncensored' series from Yachting International Radio is an examination of maritime law and yacht crew welfare. The maritime industry is prone to systemic failures, illustrated by a distressing real-life case study. A yacht crew...
ESTELA Breakfast Seminar: Media, Social Media and PR in the Superyacht Industry
Media, Social Media and PR in the Superyacht Industry Date: 30th April 2025Location: Port Centre, PalmaEvent: Media, Social Media, and PR Panel Discussion Participants Moderator: James van Bregt - ESTELA Panellists: Martin H....