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New office in Palma de Mallorca
We have moved! From today, Estela Shipping can be found at the same postal address, same building, but 30 seconds around the corner, in Carrer Pedrera, 07014 Palma.
Estela Shipping joins Balearic Yacht Destination Association
Estela Superyacht Agency is proud to have been admitted to the Balearic Yacht Destination association (BYD), the government-funded initiative to promote the Balearic Islands as a year-round destination and yachting centre. We join an exclusive list of reputable businesses, renowned for providing high quality services to clients and for promoting the region to visitors. Meet Estela...
Superyacht Poker Tournament 2018
Estela Shipping invites you to its third Superyachts Poker Tournament We will be holding our third Superyacht Poker Tournament on Friday 12th October. Make sure you book your place with the chance to win a great cash prize, and best of all, be crowned the Superyachts Champion! On arrival all guests will enjoy drinks and canapes, while a demo table will be set up for those that have never played...
Celebrities Ahoy! Yes, it’s Estela Shipping’s annual end-of-season party!
You thought we couldn’t top last year’s ‘Back To The 60s’ extravaganza? Wrong! On Friday, October 5th from 8pm, we will again be taking over the Crew Bar in Port Adriano for a fun-filled night of live music, food and ‘refreshments’, as we ditch our uniforms and let our hair down. As we all love those celebrity clients with their crazy demands, crazy fashion and cosmetic surgery, we’re inviting...
Estela Superyacht Agency Opens Office in Palma’s STP
Mallorca’s pioneering superyacht agency is thriving and growing, as Palma becomes an ever larger hub for yachts based in, or visiting, the western Mediterranean. In response to ever-increasing demand, Estela Superyacht Agency is now pleased to announce the opening of its new office in STP, Palma’s state-of-the-art service, refit and repair facility. From September, the STP office will be staffed...
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Successful start-up of the new travelift in STP Shipyard Palma
Palma, July 23rd, 2018 Last week saw the arrival and beginning of the assembly works of the new 1000 ton travelift that STP Shipyard Palma will commission at the end of summer 2018. In the coming days a total of 24 trucks will be used to offload the sections in STP Shipyard Palma, all of which originate from Carmignano di Brenta in Italy, and are accompanied by a team of specialists from the...
WARNING: Posidonia Vandals Named and Shamed on Twitter
The Twitter feed of the Balearic Islands’ Ministry of Agriculture, the Environment and Regional Planning (CAIB) has been working overtime the past few weeks. The Ministry tracks, names and shames yachts that fall foul of the area’s strict anchoring laws, designed to protect the environment. Posidonia seagrass is considered to be the world’s oldest organism, at some 100,000 years old, and is...
BALEARICS COMPLETE VIRTUAL ITINERARY
Superyacht virtual itinerary starting from Port Adriano. Mallorca, Cabrera, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera. A complete itinerary for yacht captains, owners and guests. Remember to use our Yachting Handbook ‘The Y’ for more details, tips and indispensable information. Our services include: For Captains • Fuel and lube oil • Immigration arrival and departure notice and clearance • Visas,...
OBLIGATIONS FOR CAPTAINS BORDER CONTROL
Obligations for captain when a Yacht arrives from Outside the European Union. READ THE ARTICLES: https://issuu.com/yachtinghandbook/docs/the-y-yachting-handbook-2018/302 "The Y" Yachting Handbook 2018 Edition pick up a copy of the 2018 edition of 'the Y' Yachting Handbook by our office
Superyacht Poker Tournament 2018
We will be having our second superyachts poker tournament on Friday 15th June. Make sure you book your place with the chance to win a great cash prize, and best of all be named champion on the yachts!! On arrival all guests will receive drinks, canapes and light entertainment , for those that have never played before a demo table will be set up so you can practice or just have a little bit of...
SUPERYACHT POKER TOURNAMENT : 10% of the pot goes to”YachtAid Global – the yachting communities dedicated humanitarian team”
SUPERYACHT POKER TOURNAMENT JUNE 2018 We will hold our first tournament on June 15th from 7pm onwards, Sponsored by our friends at Bluewater, the buy in will be 60 + 15 there will be finger food and wine on arrival, places are limited so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.You can get your tickets from our offices, Estela Shipping Palma, Avd. Gabriel Roca, 37, local C 07014, Palma...
STP Shipyard Palma to debut Europe’s largest travelift in September
STP Shipyard Palma to debut Europe’s largest travelift in September STP announces arrival of brand new 1000-ton travelift. Travelift components will be received from july onwards, and assembly will be completed by september. After working hard on its design for over a year, this new travelift will adapt perfectly to the industry’s new needs, significantly enhancing certain technological...
YACHT VIRTUAL ITINERARIES – FROM GIBRALTAR TO SEVILLE
We are getting more and more requests for virtual yacht itineraries and agency support. Please enjoy this amazing journey from Gibraltar to Seville. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBmWmJ9ZlQE&feature=youtu.be Remember to use our Yachting Handbook 'The Y' for more details, tips and indispensable information. Our services include: For Captains • Fuel and lube oil • Immigration arrival...
YACHT VIRTUAL ITINERARY – FROM BALEARICS TO ARGENTARIO
Another example of an itinerary for the coming season. Balearics, Côte d'azur, Tuscany, Elba island, Corsica. An amazing 2 week journey through the fabulous hills and the ancient cities of Tuscany. We can create your personalized itinerary for wherever you wish to travel, We will also assist you with all your needs, bookings, transfers, excursions, fueling. Let us take care...
Superyacht Poker Tournament June 2018
After the success of last year’s poker tournament at the Casino de Mallorca we have decided to do it all again! We will hold our first tournament on June 15th from 7pm onwards, Sponsored by our friends at Bluewater, the buy in will be 60 + 15 there will be finger food and wine on arrival, places are limited so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. You can get your tickets from our...
‘The Y’ Yachting Handbook 2018 Edition
Dear Friends, It is with great pleasure that we present the new 2018/19 edition of Estela’s ‘The Y’ Yachting Handbook. Having launched the handbook at this year’s MYBA and Palma Superyacht Show, we have been overwhelmed with everyone’s positive feedback. This year, we added many more destinations, along with updated regulations, places of interest and things to do, itineraries and important...
THE BRIDGE BETWEEN PALMA & ANTIGUA
After the great success in 2017 we will be producing the new "The Y" Yachting Handbook 2018 Edition. We will be introducing a Chapter solely on Antigua, having just come back from what was an amazing boat show we feel that it is essential for this chapter to be included. We will expand our itineraries in this region as well as information and services that you would need whilst in the Caribbean....
Alarming amount of crew members are not signing on and off yachts correctly in Palma
We have noticed over the past month when the season is coming to a close or yachts are preparing to leave for the Caribbean many non EU crew members are not realising that they have not correctly signed on or off their Yacht. What does this mean? When you fly into a EU country on arrival you must go with a cosignatory to Immigration and have your passport stamped so you can embark on the yacht,...
Leaving Spanish Waters: What do you need?
Do you have cash on board, including that of crew and guest that exceeds 10.000€? As of this year all yachts that are coming from outside Spanish waters, on entry must declare all cash on board including that of crew and guests if it exceeds 10.000 euros. It is a simple process you would just need to send the exact amount that is on board and we can process the paperwork before you arrive....
Thank You!!!
We are more than thankful to all the friends that attended our 60's themed End Of Season Party 2017. We hope you enjoyed the experience! Looking forward to meeting you again next time. Best Regards, Estela Superyacht Team Photo Album
Are you sure all your paperwork is in order for departure?
Are you heading home after the season? Are you a NON-European passport holder? Is your visa still in date? Do you require a stamp? If you have any queries concerning your eligibility to fly home without incurring any problems when leaving Spain or reentering, give us a quick call or message and we can advise you on any issues you may have. Let us make sure you get away without any glitches,...
The formation of the SuperYacht Aid Coalition
Each one of us realizes the tremendous destruction and the massive and long recovery road ahead. Most of us have strong connections to the people of the Caribbean and feel a duty to act and contribute. The formation of the SuperYacht Aid Coalition made up of the industry association leaders underscores the urgent need for us ALL to get involved, in a unified way and to make sure the...
FUNDRAISING AT OUR NEXT 2 EVENTS
After the disaster of hurricane Irma in the Caribbean, we have decided to take advantage of our next two events and raise money for YachtAid Global. One is the SUPERYACHT POKER TOURNAMENT on the Friday 29th September 19.30pm at the Casino de Mallorca, in Porto Pi and the second is the END OF SEASON PARTY on Friday 6th October at Crew Bar Port Adriano. All moneys raised will go directly to them....
END OF SEASON PARTY 2017
Dont miss out on our end of season Party for 2017!! We would like to invite you to our 60's themed party being held at Crew Bar in Port Adriano on Friday 6th October from 19.00pm onwards.Like every year we would like to thank you for working with us Live music, drink, food, and dancing till the early hours of the morning. Music by: Glasford & The Providence Event promoted in collaboration...
Superyachts Poker Tournament 2017
We will be having our first ever superyachts poker tournament on Friday 29th September. Make sure you book your place with the chance to win a great cash prize, and best of all be named champion on the yachts!! On arrival all guests will receive drinks, canapes and light entertainment , for those that have never played before a demo table will be set up so you can practice or just have a little...
HUGE IMPACT ON SUPERYACHT BEHAVIOR!
There has been a huge impact on Superyacht behavior thanks to the Yachting Handbook, First published for the 2017, this Handbook has changed the behavior and routes of yachts that are sailing the Balearics. The handbook gives captains more information about rules and legislation than ever before. The posidonia page link is informing captains about anchorage possibilities and warning them on...
Fishing and Spare Fishing License
If you are wanting to experience fishing in Balearic waters you will need to apply for a license. In order to do so we would need registry of the vessel and a photocopy of the passport of the owner of the vessel. If you require a spear fishing license it is obligatory to have a medical certificate stating that they can do this activity and a copy of their passport. If there is any...
TAKE YOUR SIM CARD FREE IN OUR OFFICE!
NEED A SIM CARD? CANNOT GET INTERNET? Make sure you come and see us!! We are a point of point of distribuition and top up for Lebara sim cards, we give the sim card FREE of charge to all crew members. Make sure you come to the office, just opposite Marina Club de Mar at Estela Shipping, Avd Gabriel Roca, no 37 Local C, 07014 Palma.
IS YOUR YACHT REALLY SAFE? 7 CRITICAL QUESTIONS
THE Y / YACHTING HANDBOOK – YACHT CHAPTER PAG. 174 If we have a look to the actual situation in our industry and all the injuries and accidents, unfortunately on many occasions fatal, we can see where the Achilles heel is. If you are in the sea, you must be aware that possible emergencies may arise. There are a few questions that you must know the right answer to in order to set a basic...