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Winter escapes you can book RIGHT NOW

Winter has fully arrived and shows little signs of leaving anytime soon for those of us in the northern regions. A new year has started and while travel remains affected, we are seeing promising signs with the new vaccines, and more borders opening up. The following locations are open to tourists and we cannot wait […]

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Mayan Riviera Yacht Charters

Magic. There’s almost no other word to describe the atmosphere in the Mayan Riviera. A place where ancient pyramids rise from the jungle and turquoise waters lap at palm-fringed beaches. Stretching from Puerto Morelos (about 10 miles south of Cancun) to the village of Tulum and beyond, this slice of Mexico’s Caribbean shoreline is a […]

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Lee Huffman of We Travel There Joins Us on the Podcast!

This month we are featuring an interview with fellow podcast host and travel writer, Lee Huffman! Host and founder of the We Travel There website and podcast, Lee also manages his other brand, Baldthoughts.com where he writes about all things travel related. Lee is an avid traveller, family man and lover of using points to […]

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Interview with “Mapping Megan” Jerrard

This week we got to sit down with Megan Jerrard, founder of Mapping Megan, Solo Female Travelers Club and Co-Founder of Waking Up Wild. As travel begins to tentatively open back up, we’re all feeling an incredibly pent up desire to explore! Enjoy this chat with Megan as we share some of her top destinations! Both you and your […]

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Bonus Podcast with TV Host, Melissa Noel!

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Guess what today is? Bonus podcast episode day! We had such fun interviewing Melissa Noel that we just couldn’t wait to release the episode. Melissa is an award-winning, multimedia journalist, television host and media entrepreneur. Known as an expert on the Caribbean, and normally one to split her time in the islands, these past few […]

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Why a private yacht charter makes the perfect socially distanced escape

Has your idea of luxury travel changed?  Where once, tickets to a sold-out production on Broadway or a meal at the chef’s table in a Michelin star restaurant might be the height of luxury; today, more secluded and remote activities are in style. If you’re looking for the ultimate socially distanced vacation, there is no […]

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Winter vacation ideas – what’s open to tourists during COVID-19?

After months of working from home and only going on local staycations, it would appear more and more countries are re-opening their borders ahead of the winter months. I don’t think we’re the only ones ready to stick our toes in the sand and unplug for a week! We’ve compiled a few options for your […]

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The ultimate Bahamas cruising guide

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With the colder temperatures coming to those of us in the northern hemisphere, we continue to dream of far-flung, warmer climes to escape to during the winter months. Never has that desire been stronger than during this pandemic. Following last week’s spotlight on Julia Dorothy, we wanted to share our idea of the perfect cruising […]

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Yacht Spotlight: Julia Dorothy in the Bahamas

The Bahamas recently announced that they will be once again opening their borders to tourists in October. We thought we’d shine a spotlight on one of our favourite yachts, Julia Dorothy, for cruising the many islands and crystal clear waters of this region. For the most up to date information, please check the Bahamas Tourism website. Julia Dorothy […]

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Chatting with Globe-Trotting Civil Servant, Sandrita!

While we continue to spend a lot of time indoors or locally this summer, it’s been refreshing to see how people across social media are passing the time, especially with such strict guidelines and barriers to travel right now. So meet Sandrita, a civil servant with a serious case of wanderlust whom we met on Instagram. […]

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New England bookings still available! Check out this itinerary…

While borders open to US tourists remain ever-changing, it’s never been a better time to explore the many ocean playgrounds on our doorsteps. There’s still time to book a getaway to New England this summer and into the fall when the colours really start to pop! Read on for a little taste of an itinerary […]

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Simplified membership sneak peek (and bonus offer!)

We wanted you to be among the first to know that OceanScape Yachts is releasing a brand new, SIMPLIFIED membership program. As a valued OceanScape Club client, you already know about the amazing yachting vacations available to you. But it’s come to our attention that not everyone understands the incredible benefits available to OceanScape Club […]

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Chatting with Luxury Travel Editors Founder, Dean McCoubrey

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The day will come when we can explore new lands and cultures, but until then, we can make the most of this planning phase! Enjoy this interview with Dean McCoubrey, Founder of the South African based brand journalism agency, Luxury Travel Editors. Can you please share a bit of background on your experience as a […]

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Riselle of The Traveling Island Girl joins the podcast!

These months of isolation and sheltering at home means we have never been in need of more virtual vacations! We were thrilled when Riselle (or The Traveling Island Girl as she is known to her thousands of Instagram followers), said she’d love to be on the podcast with us and chat all things travel and […]

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Beyond Bali: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide To Yachting In Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia has risen to the top of many people’s travel bucket lists, and for good reason! Breathtaking landscapes, sandy beaches, and ancient temples are just some of the highlights that draw tourists from every corner of the globe. But what many people miss is that Indonesia, a land of some 18,000 islands, is filled […]

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Ditch the crowds and take a private, custom cruise

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Ditch the crowds and take a private, custom cruise There’s something about the fresh sea air, the fine spray of saltwater on your face, and the unobstructed view of the horizon that calls out on an almost primitive level. It seeps into your spirit and helps set your worries free. It’s no wonder cruises are among […]

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Captain Tony Borg’s Guide to Yachting Italy’s Amalfi Coast

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When we caught up with Captain Tony Borg onboard the yacht Firefly, we asked the same question we ask everyone: what’s your favourite destination? While most people name one or two ideal getaway spots, we were pleasantly surprised when Captain Tony’s answer amounted to a detailed itinerary for a dream trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast. […]

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Health and safety onboard post-COVID-19

It’s no secret that the health and safety measures onboard a luxury yacht vacation are second to none, but many clients have been asking, “how safe will a charter be during the COVID-19 climate?”. While there have been plenty of discussions going on behind the scenes, we wanted to share an update from some of […]

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Superyacht chefs dish on their favourite culinary destinations

One of the best parts of any superyacht vacation is the food. Imagine having a personal chef who each morning buys fresh provisions in order to prepare gourmet meals catered to your personal tastes! Superyacht chefs are a special bunch. It takes an adventurous soul to leave the land behind and create Michelin-quality meals in […]

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Post COVID-19 Travel Talk on the Podcast with JetSet Sarah

If you’re like us, you weren’t quite finished hearing from the incredibly knowledgable and energetic Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon during our interview published recently. Which is why we had to invite Sarah (or as she’s known to over 18,000 followers on Instagram, JetSet Sarah) to be a guest on this month’s podcast! A timely interview, Sarah not […]

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Travel Like A Yachtie: 5 Awesome Destination Recommendations From Yacht Crew

Superyacht charters are crewed by teams of highly trained yet fun-loving ‘yachties’ who do the hard work of making VIP dream vacations a reality. It takes skill, commitment, and an adventurous spirit to provide 5-star service 24-hours a day while living year-round in shared cabins in the bow of a ship. That’s why yachties are […]

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Ricardo Araujo of Ariodante is on the podcast!

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You may remember our announcement recently about our latest partnership to bring incredibly unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to clients thanks to Ariodante Travel. Well, we are very happy to announce that the Founder and CEO of Ariodante Travel, Ricardo Araujo joined us on the podcast recently to chat about some of these fantastic experiential travel […]

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Travel Talk with JetSetSarah!

I hope you’re hanging in there wherever you are in the world. I’m here to brighten your day a bit with our fantastic interview with the incredibly talented journalist and self-professed “Carivangelist”, Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon (better known by her brand: JetSetSarah). Enjoy the below interview and be sure to tune in to June’s podcast when Sarah […]

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Raven White of EnVISION Firm Joins Us on the Podcast!

This month, we are thrilled as the visionary behind EnVISION Firm, Raven White stopped by the podcast to have a chat with us! Raven created the Firm as a one-stop-shop for all events and lifestyle management needs for the most discerning clients. Not only does EnVISION Firm cater to a similar clientele as the luxury […]

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How Rascal Voyages Is Turning Conservation Into A Luxury Travel Experience

Please enjoy this excerpt from an interview with Steve Ebsworth, founder of Rascal Republic which helps to promote its ocean conservation initiatives through a number of ventures, including during their charters onboard luxury yacht Rascal. Thank you to our team member, Alexa Steele for the interview! There are two ways you can go about capitalizing […]

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New experiential travel partnership with Ariodante!

In an effort to bring the unparalleled experience of luxury yachting to as many people as possible, we are thrilled to be partnering with the bespoke travel company, Ariodante in creating unbelievable experiences both on land and at sea. Created by Ricardo Araujo in 2014, he was looking to bring even more passion and creativity […]

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Eco-warrior Alison Foley of Ten Little Pieces is on the podcast!

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Sea the World Differently podcast! We are over the moon to be joined by fierce eco-warrior and ex-chief stew, Alison Foley of Ten Little Pieces. You may remember an interview we ran back in 2019 with Ali, but she was kind enough to join us on the podcast […]

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Catch up with Fleur Tomlinson from 37South with these soundbites!

We’re putting up a bit of a throwback from our podcast episode with one of our very valued yacht partners, Fleur Tomlinson of 37South (check some of their yachts out here). Fleur joined us a few months ago to chat about some of her favourite destinations across the globe and what she’s learned from a […]

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Featured soundbites from Chief Officer Jenny Matthews

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Did you miss out on our very interesting podcast with Chief Officer Jenny Matthews a few months ago? Upon entering a deck position in luxury yachting, Matthews was shocked with the limited amount of females she was meeting in similar roles. Enter “She of the Sea” the company she started (and now works full time […]

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Check out these soundbites from the Crew Coach

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Hey, did you tune in to our podcast episode with the Crew Coach, Karine Rayson? Well in case you missed it, you can catch the full-length interview here, and we’re including a few soundbites below for you! If you are involved in the luxury yacht sphere at all, you’ve likely bumped into Karine at a […]

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Meet the Superyacht Captain, Tristan Mortlock!

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Welcome to this week’s blog post! Very excited to be able to chat with the infamous “Superyacht Captain” on Instagram who is making waves as a captain on M/Y Awol, as well as creating fantastic content that helps showcase the very best that this luxury yacht industry has to offer. Read on for more with […]

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On the podcast today: the Yacht Dame, Andrea Tagliaferro

Welcome to our new podcast and the final episode for 2019! We are so thankful for all of the love and support from all of our guests and listeners this year! You have made it one for the books. On to our special guest this month, Andrea Tagliaferro of the Yacht Dame! I’ll let Andrea […]

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Dunia Baru officially opens Learning Center in Raja Ampat

For this week’s blog post, I’m bringing an update over to you on one of our fabulous yachts, Dunia Baru who announced in the spring that owner, Mark Robba, would be investing in a Learning Centre in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. I spoke to Mark for an update on the project and their philanthropic legacy they […]

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Chief Officer Jenny Matthews joins us this month on the podcast!

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It’s a new month and time for a fresh new episode of our podcast, Sea the World Differently, with OceanScape Yachts! I was thrilled to be able to sit down for a quick chat with Chief Officer Jenny Matthews. Jenny holds her 3000 GT license and upon beginning her career on deck in the luxury […]

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Charter Broker Fleur Tomlinson of 37South is on the podcast!

Welcome again to another edition of Sea the World Differently! This month’s podcast is a bit of a double whammy! We get to sit down and chat with not only one of our excellent yacht partners, 37South (check some of their yachts out here), but also learn a bit more about charter broker Fleur Tomlinson […]

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Stew Vikki Shares her Passion for Travel and the Sea

In today’s blog, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Vikki Horvath, who entered the world of luxury yachting a mere two years ago as a stewardess but has been thriving in the field. Ever wonder what it’s likze being the newbie entering this industry? Read on for the inside scoop with Vikki! […]

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We’re Chatting with Famed Designer Ron Holland

I am more than thrilled to share this week’s blog with you! I had the great pleasure of chatting with famed superyacht designer, Ron Holland. In case you aren’t very familiar with the world of superyacht design, Ron has been incredibly active and in demand for over four decades now and is responsible for some […]

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We welcome stewardess Lauren Ryburn to the podcast!

Happy August and welcome to a brand spanking new podcast episode! This month we are joined (all the way from New Zealand!) by stewardess Lauren Ryburn who has been working on luxury yachts all around the globe after leaving her job as a mobile spa therapist in London. The green movement is only growing more […]

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The Anonymous Superyacht Chef is your link to drool-worthy food!

Hope your week is off to a good start! I moved house over the weekend and one thing helped me get through? The person behind The Superyacht Chef on Instagram. Just in case you wanted all of the drool-worthy food shots in one place, the elusive Superyacht Chef wanted to create a space where luxury […]

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Chef Grace cooks up an excellent interview on the podcast!

It’s a new month and time for a new podcast episode on Sea the World Differently with OceanScape Yachts! I am very excited to welcome another special guest to the show today. Luxury yacht chef Grace Dvornik is joining us to talk all about working in the yachting industry and why she absolutely loves what […]

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A warm welcome to our new partner in the Eastern Med, Touch Adriatic!

We just wanted to pop in with a little bit of news for those looking for even more options to explore Croatia and the Adriatic! We are thrilled to welcome Touch Adriatic as our newest trusted partner for the region. With more and more requests coming in for the eastern Med, we wanted to make sure […]

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Thanks to Pax News for the latest feature!

We are thrilled to announce our latest press coverage from Pax News! Pax News was on hand at a recent event hosted by OceanScape Yachts in Toronto announcing our partnership with luxury travel agents hoping to bring superyacht vacations to even more clients looking for truly unique and affordable luxury vacations. Rebecca Taylor, Marketing Director […]

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The Lovely Yacht Stew, Gemma Christian is on the Podcast Today!

Happy June everyone and welcome to our latest episode of the podcast! Today I am thrilled to welcome this special guest to our show. Gemma Christian is an incredibly accomplished chief yacht stew onboard luxury yachts and is the owner of the highly successful blog theyachtstew.com. Listen now to hear even more like these little […]

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How stewardess Nicole ditched advertising and found herself in yachting

I hope you are having a great week! We just came off a long weekend here in Canada, so today is our Monday! 🙂 Today we have a great interview with experienced luxury yacht stewardess, Nicole Fowler who was actually working in New York City in advertising before packing it all in and heading down […]

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Pax News – May 2019

We are thrilled to announce our latest press coverage from Pax News! Pax News was on hand at a recent event hosted by OceanScape Yachts in Toronto announcing our partnership with luxury travel agents hoping to bring superyacht vacations to even more clients looking for truly unique and affordable luxury vacations. Rebecca Taylor, Marketing Director […]

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Yacht Broker Simon Turner Joins us on the Podcast

Welcome to a new month and brand new podcast! On this episode, I’m joined by another good industry friend of ours, luxury yacht broker with Simon Turner of Iconovista to chat a little bit about how yachting has changed during his time in the industry and how it fluctuates across the globe. And as always, […]

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Thea the Hostess shares her experiences at sea!

I hope you had a lovely long weekend! We’ve got a really interesting interview this week with Thea who is a hostess onboard luxury yachts in Croatia. This unique role is part chef and part stewardess but all about providing the impeccable service you would expect onboard a yacht vacation. Read on for the full […]

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