Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: World Travel

Bahamas covid restrictions still in place while starting phase 2 of reopening July 1 for traveling into the island. Visitors must present a negative Covid-19 test result and complete and electronic health visa upon entering the Bahamas. The required negative test result cannot be past 10 days old. For the full guide on the reopening and the requirements please click here. These restrictions are enforced upon entering by boat or flights. Please check back to the link for the most recent updates as they change. When planning... Read More

Hurricane Dorian Fundraiser This Hurricane Dorian Fundraiser is for HOPE TOWN & ALL OF THE NORTHERN BAHAMIAN ISLANDS... Dorian has absolutely devastated Hope Town and the islands around Abaco... We know for all of us watching from afar this has been one of the more heartbreaking 24 hour stretches ever endured and we cannot even imagine what the people of Hope Town, Marsh Harbour, Guana and the rest of the islands have gone through (and will go through for many many days, weeks, months & years to... Read More

Atlantic Yacht and Ship, Inc was proud to sponsor the 2019 Cheeseburger in Paradise - Abaco Bahamas event which took place July 2, 2019.  The event raised over $100,000 for the Green Turtle Cay Community in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas. The Cheeseburger in Paradise is an initiative of the Green Turtle Cay Committee and it raises money for the Amy Roberts Primary School, the Volunteer Fire Department, and the Historical Foundation, all on the beautiful island of Green Turtle Cay. This year, the event was... Read More

[caption id="attachment_12283" align="alignleft" width="300"] 67' Grand Harbour 2009[/caption] This Grand Harbour Motor Yacht is a US documented vessel lying in Athens, Greece and is available for immediate sale. The Grand Harbour Motor Yacht is located at Zea Marina in Pireas, Greece, which is immediately outside Athens, Greece and very close to the Athens airport. This is an excellent opportunity for a US Citizen to own a US Documented Vessel in the Mediterranean. One may cruise the Med and then potentially have the vessel shipped back to the... Read More

One of the best parts of the Florida yachting scene is the proximity of the Bahamas. Depending on what boat you have, it is possible to escape to this idyllic in just over in hour at the closest island, Bimini which is just over 50 miles from Miami. Continue east  and you'll travel south of Nassau and eventually you will hit a chain of islands called Exuma. The Exuma cays are a chain of 365 cays that is a part of the Bahamas' archipelago that is famous among divers,... Read More

About 130 miles southeast of crowded tourist ridden Nassau and Paradise Island near the Tropic of Cancer lies the pristine Cat Island. Here one can enjoy the unspoiled beaches, the shelling, snorkeling and explore uninhabited cays and hidden coves.  Divers love the coral reefs and blue holes, walls, caves and shipwrecks. The reef harbor in Port Howe is a beautiful destination, if you come from the south in calm weather.  The range markers for the break in the reef are hard to see, but in good light... Read More

There seems to be no end to the uses of iPhones and iPads on yachts these days.  There are applications from the simple like the Ship Compass to the helpful Anchor Alert.  Atlantic Yacht and Ship picked a few of our favorites to share with you. ShipLog App for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad $ .99 The practice of keeping a log book goes back hundreds of years to early explorers that kept logs and charts of new lands and waters. ShipsLog allows you to quickly... Read More

The Sydney International Boat Show is a world-renowned event, taking place July 28th through August 1st at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre and Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbor. The exciting international boat show features exhibitors from around the world, bringing in luxury yachts and sailboats on display. The Sydney International Boat began in 1968 and has since grown into the southern hemisphere's premier consumer event in the yachting industry. With six halls of exhibition space at Darling Harbor and a marina large enough for 300... Read More

One of the largest and most prestigious yacht events in the world, the Monaco Yacht Show, is fast approaching September 21 through 24 this year. Held in Port Hercules in the Principality of Monaco, the show is open to professionals in the boating and luxury industries, members of the media and the public. Over 500 exhibitors will showcase the latest technologies and luxury services in the yachting industry. The Monaco Yacht Show is the most prestigious gathering of large ships. 100 breathtaking luxury superyachts ranging from 25... Read More

The Mirabella V was spotted off the coast of St. George in the Caribbean earlier this week. The town was abuzz as locals and tourists gathered around to catch a glimpse of the world's largest single-masted yacht, measuring 247 feet long. The mast of the ship reaches 292 feet above water level. Mirabella V was launched in November 2003 and sold for $50 million. She was part of a fleet owned by the CEO of Avis car rental company, Joe Vittoria. Mirabella V was formerly used as... Read More