Boating Holidays
Why Electric Boat Motors Are Becoming More Popular
Have you noticed that more people are buying and driving boats with electric motors? It's true. Electric boat motors come with numerous objective advantages, and they're becoming much more practical and available, so it's only natural that they've become more popular.
6 things to do before winter arrives
With winter quickly approaching, there are a number of things you might have had on your to-do list that you won’t be able to do once winter officially arrives. If you have any of the following things on your to-do list, you’ll want to get them taken care of before it gets too cold.
How to afford a yacht if you’re not already rich
Many people dream of someday owning a yacht, but they never take action because they believe they don’t have enough money. In pop culture, yacht owners are often depicted as being ultra-rich, and there are many examples of yachts that are exorbitantly expensive.
6 tips for safe boating
Is there anything more relaxing than a sunny day spent on the water with friends and family? There’s nothing like the warm sun, cool breeze, and crisp spray of water to remind you of what it’s like to feel alive. But if you aren’t careful, a fun day on the lake or ocean can quickly turn sour.
Sudden arrival of winter sparks surge in summer yacht charter enquiries
With snow and icy winds making their way across Europe, Mallorca-based easyboats has received a flurry of yacht charter enquiries for summer 2016. Ever-younger and with higher budgets, they seem to be setting the tone for a profitable season.
Winter waiting lists already in place for Mallorca’s shipyards
Mallorca’s shipyards are facing one of their busiest maintenance and refit seasons since the economic downturn and waiting lists are already in operation. 25-year-established easyboats, who set up its brand new maintenance and refit division last year, is urging boat owners to make some fast decisions.
Island hopping in the Caribbean
Defined by the statement, “It's yachting, not cruising,” SeaDream Yacht Club offers guests the ultimate yachting experience – the epitome of casual elegance.
‘Pirate’ yachts won’t sink Balearic charter business
In May this year, APEAM, the Palma-based Commission for Yacht Charter, delivered the sad news that 1,000 illegal charter boats were operating in the Balearics with legitimate business down 5%.
Illegal Balearic boat charter threatens industry and client safety
APEAM, the Palma-based Commission for Yacht Charter, has recently reported that more than 1,000 vessels are operating illegally in the Balearics. 25-year-established easyboats believes the practise not only damages legitimate business but also puts client safety at risk.
The Spanish yacht charter market is back
“The crisis is over and the Spanish yacht charter market is back.” These are the words of Lorenzo Vila, Director of 25-year-established easyboats, the first motoryacht charter company in Mallorca.
New yachting legislation is working in Spain
It’s now well over a year since all charter yachts operating Spain, irrespective of size, could claim exemption from the infamous matriculation tax, and several months since non-EU-flagged superyachts were allowed to charter within Balearic waters - ample time to see if the new legislation works.
easyboats introduces unique 36-guest charter superyacht to Mallorca
Mallorca will soon welcome a 31-metre luxury superyacht capable of hosting an incredible 36 guests for day charter. New to easyboat’s portfolio for the 2015 season, ‘Queen South’ is a fully-legal charter boat that will plug a gap that has existed in the market for decades.
Spanish superyacht charter fleet burgeons after tax exemption
With charter yachts of any length now exempt from paying 12% matriculation tax whilst operating in Spanish waters, superyachts are queuing to register in Spain. The country’s most popular cruising ground – the Balearics – is feeling the effects.
Superyacht? Sir, there’s an app for that
As a discerning UHNWI (ultra-high net worth individual), you’ll no doubt love your yachts, but isn’t it a pain choosing one?
Palma Superyacht show looks forward to third edition
Having made its debut in 2013, the Palma Superyacht Show, in partnership with MYBA, is now a firm fixture on the yachting calendar. Running concurrently with the 32nd Boat Show Palma, this Mediterranean season opener takes place from 30 April to 4 May 2015.