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The Y Yachting Itineraries 2024/25 is out!
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...
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.
Spain simplifies temporary importation rules for non-EU vessels
The Spanish Customs Authority has announced significant changes to the temporary importation regulations for non-EU flagged vessels, representing a major administrative simplification for yacht owners and operators.Under the new interpretation of customs regulations,...
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...
Port Authority of the Balearic Islands and ESTELA Shipping Superyacht Agency present ‘Thalassophilia!’ a nautical event
Thalassophilia! a Nautical Event 30th April - 2nd May Port Authority of the Balearic Islands and ESTELA Shipping Superyacht Agency are collaborating to present a series of seminars and presentations over three days, celebrating all aspects of the sea and nautical...
ESTELA Captains’ Dinner at the Museum, Friday 2nd May 2025
For details or enquiries, contact dinner2025@estelayachting.com
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...
Podcast: ESTELA Yacht Crew Recruitment Seminar 2024
Sponsored by: Recording of panel discussion hosted by ESTELA Superyacht Agency at the Palma Boat Show in April, 2024. Guest moderated by Erica Lay, of El Crew Co in Mallorca, the panellists are: Captain Carsten FranikCaptain Will KayeChristophe Bourillion, The...