We are so happy to share some more press coverage with you! We were approached by Industry Magazine to discuss burgeoning regions perfectly suited to explore via superyacht. So of course, we chose Indonesia (especially when onboard a classic phinisi like Dunia Baru)! Check out the full length article below As Nubia writes: “For an […]
We’re excited to be back in the galley this week with the lovely Samantha Graney, who’s been working onboard luxury yachts since 2012. Read on for our interview with this pro chef! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? I started working on yachts in 2012 initially as a stew and got my […]
Welcome to our first podcast of 2019! Thanks again for following us along month after month! If there is any other content you’d like to see us cover, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! Comment here, reach us on social media, or send us an email. For this first edition of the […]
I hope your week is off to a good start! We are going through a VERY cold snap (-44 with the windchill at its worst!) over here in Ontario, Canada. So I have been spending a lot of time looking at photos of the Bahamas for an upcoming vacation in February (it cannot come fast […]
You may have noticed on some of our recent social media posts that we’re also offering day charters now! This is an excellent way to test the waters (see what I did there?). Book a special event, weekend getaway or even for a corporate retreat! 106 foot Cedar Island available for day charters Head to […]
While we’re still so early into a new year, I thought it would be an excellent time to share some of our top destinations for 2019! Alaska Where else can you catch glimpses of humpbacks, grizzly bears, killer whales, polar bears and some of the most pristine icebergs? Alaska, and the best way to make […]
Happy New Year and welcome to 2019! I hope you’ve had plenty of time to rest, recover and celebrate over the holidays. I’m not sure about you, but I’m looking forward to a bit of a break between all of the festivities and settle back into the start of a new year! No matter where […]
Happy New Year everyone! Just a quick one to wrap up our latest press news for 2018! We’re so happy to share our latest press feature with you all! We were approached by Pinstripe Magazine recently to discuss vacation options for the men looking to “vacation like a boss”. Pinstripe is an excellent publication focusing on […]
Happy holidays! I know this can be a very hectic time of year, but I wanted to take a quick moment of your time to say a big THANK YOU for all of the support throughout 2018. It has been a fantastic year, filled with new partnerships, new clients, new destinations, new offerings and even […]
I hope you enjoyed this month’s podcast with Pam Danziger that we posted last week – if you haven’t done so yet, please give it a listen! As we wind down the year, we wanted to give a little something back to our loyal clients and followers! Did you know we’ve been published? Well, we […]
I hope your week is off to a great start! I’m excited to welcome another yacht partner to the OceanScape Yachts family! We will now be able to offer some of the lovely yachts available through Y Charter – whether it be for a day, weekend or week-long charter, we have plenty of new options […]
Welcome to a new podcast and our final one for 2018! It has been such a spectacular year filled with incredible guests, wonderful insights and entertaining stories that we hope you’ve enjoyed too! THANK YOU for spending your time with us! Onto this month’s special guest, we’re thrilled that luxury market researcher and owner of […]
Winter has officially arrived over here and I’m daydreaming about hot and sunny locales! We love following everything the FunAir team does (and I’ve had the absolute pleasure of flying down one of their epic slides!) so we’re thrilled to feature an interview with them this week. Enjoy! Climbing wall on Lazy Z – photo […]
As the leaves continue to turn here in Canada, we’re already dreaming of warmer destinations to escape to during our long cold winter! In case you missed our latest podcast published earlier this month, here’s a little peek into our interview with Teddy Garsva, broker with Sunseeker Florida as he shares his own travel tips! […]
We’re heading back into the bridge with Captain Paul Cresswell this week. We met a couple of years ago doing a cycle race up Mont Ventoux of all places…the joys of this industry is meeting people in random and wonderful ways! Enjoy! What is your current role and how long in superyacht industry? I am […]
It’s a new month and time for a new podcast! We’re excited to share this latest podcast with you all. It’s something that has been building behind the scenes thanks to all of you dear listeners and followers! We get a lot of questions and requests for further info so we thought we’d create a […]
You may have noticed our social media posts recently feature some new faces! We’re thrilled to announce that we have recently partnered with LuxuryDayCharters.com and are proud to offer even more ways to get on board, including the ability to experience life on board for a day or two before booking in for a longer charter. […]
In honour of the colder weather, we’re turning our thoughts to cozy sweaters, fireplaces and of course, delicious foods! So it’s the perfect time to update those recipe books and try something new! Here’s a round up of some of our favourite dishes from our chefs! Chef Mark Godbeer’s New York Strip Loin Serves eight to twelve […]
I hope you’ve had a great week! We celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving here last weekend and along with all the food, family time, and wine, it’s also a great time to reflect on the year, your life and give thanks for it all. And I wanted to say a special THANKS to all of you dear […]
It’s time to talk about food! We are back in the galley chatting all things local food and cuisine with Chef Wayan onboard Sequoia in Indonesia. Enjoy! How did you become chef onboard Sequoia? I am Balinese so my life has revolved around gathering food, living and eating well. One of my favourite adventures is […]
Welcome to a new podcast everyone! I’m so excited for this month (do I say that every month? Hmm…) but this edition I’m joined by my good friend, Teddy Garsva who has over two decades of experience working in yachting – both as a superyacht Captain, and now a broker at Sunseeker Florida. Listen in […]
This week’s blog is extra special. We love being able to share what our captains, crew, yacht partners and industry experts are up to, especially when it involves giving back to those in need. As you may have noticed on social media, Dunia Baru, Indo Yachts, 37 South Yachts and many more were involved in delivering urgently needed supplies […]
I am very excited to sit down with the Cruise Director onboard Sequoia in Indonesia. Also the owner and operator, Yessi Maya Sari wears many hats and shares her incredible journey to yacht ownership and tour guide here! What is your role and how long have you been in the superyacht industry? I have been […]
We’re sticking in the galley this week as we bring you some soundbites from our podcast earlier this summer with Chef Sergio Marichales. Don’t forget to go back and have a listen if you missed it! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? Were you a chef first and yachtie second or vice versa? I’ve […]
So happy you’re here to join me for this podcast episode with Nikko Karki of Indo Yachts. Karki is a fount of knowledge in the Indonesia region – destinations, yachts, hidden gems, he’s got it all! Nikko onboard Dunia Baru Listen in to learn more about: What brought the Finnish American to Indonesia – and […]
Ever wondered what it’s like being the captain onboard a luxury wooden yacht in Indonesia? Well you’re in luck as we’re offering sneak peek behind the curtain onboard Rascal with the Cruise Director, Garry (Gaz) Phillips! Dining alfresco on Rascal What is your current role and how long in superyacht industry? The past seven years […]
This week I’m rounding up the top destinations you need to check out for 2018 as recommended by our very experienced Captains. Time to book that vacation you’ve been dreaming of! The Bahamas Recommended by Captain Michael Lewis, Il Capo There is a reason this area is so frequented by yachts of all sizes. The […]
I hope you’re having a wonderful week! It’s the start of a new month which means it’s time for our latest podcast! Come sit down with me as I’m joined by Kurt Fraser of West Nautical in London. Kurt has a had a lengthy career in the luxury travel and yacht industry and we’re so […]
This week we’re returning to the galley as we sit down with Chef Angela onboard Il Capo. Enjoy! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? Were you a chef first and yachtie second or vice versa? It actually happened at the same time. I put myself through university working in the food and […]
We’re bringing you our latest press feature with another well-respected industry magazine! Head on over to Super Yacht Magazine to check out their latest article on us that was published earlier this week. Rascal, photo courtesy of Indo Yachts Go on over and check it out now! Find out our Top 10 tips to help guide […]
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 […]
You may have noticed in our recent social media posts that we have yet another new announcement for you all! We’re thrilled to formally announce that we have partnered with Indo Yachts and proud to have a carefully selected number of their luxury yachts available for charter for you across Indonesia. If you haven’t had the […]
Welcome to a new month and a brand new podcast! For this edition, we’re excited to welcome Mary Lynn Villeneuve, a highly experienced travel agent to the show. Mary Lynn has been working in the travel industry for nearly two decades and loves creating memorable itineraries for her clients. A lover of all travel herself, […]
We are so excited to share our latest press news with you all! Recently we were approached by Robb Report to discuss charter trends and share a little bit more about what we do and how the landscape is changing here, Head on over to their website to check out their latest article on us that […]
It’s time for more food chat as we head into the galley with chef Anthony Crockett of MY Lady M. And how did you enjoy last week’s podcast with Chef Sergio Marichales? I hope you maybe even took a few recipe ideas from it! Without further ado, let’s check out Anthony Crockett! How did you […]
We’re back in the galley this week speaking with Chef Mariska van Rooyen – she’s spent a life at sea and has a love affair with food – enjoy! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? Were you a chef first and yachtie second or vice versa? One of my earliest memories is […]
Welcome to this month’s edition of the podcast! We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Sergio Marichales to the show. Sergio has years of experience as a luxury chef onboard yachts, in restaurants, hotels, even food trucks! We love Sergio’s laid back attitude, hilarious disposition and most importantly…his delicious skills in the kitchen! Listen in to learn […]
I hope you have been enjoying the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere – happy to report we’ve been able to spend some time out on the water and it feels good to be back! This week we’re on the bridge again with a new Captain interview from Michael Lewis onboard Il Capo. The bridge […]
We’re so happy to share one of our new features with you – something we all love to talk about…FOOD. Yes, the food on a luxury yacht charter is quite unlike anything else! We’ll be talking to some of the industry’s top chefs to share their favourite recipes and offer some insight into the galley. […]
I hope you enjoyed our podcast last week! We always love to hear your feedback on which guests you’d like to hear from or new topics we can discuss – please reply or find us on social media to share! This week we’re back on the bridge with a new Captain interview from Tim Collins […]
Welcome to a new week and a piping hot new blog post! You may have noticed on our social media channels on Friday that we had some news to share with you all! We’re so excited to announce that we have recently partnered with Denison Yachting and proud to have 10 of their luxury yachts […]
Guess what today is? New podcast day! This episode we are so excited to be chatting with Yessi Maya Sari, who co-owns the luxury yacht Sequoia, with her husband, Kevin Corcoran. Based out of Indonesia and operating under the title of Coral Triangle Safaris, this intimate luxury yacht is available for groups of two to […]
I was excited to take another mini-break this week with Captain Tony Borg of Firefly. I hope you enjoy it too! What is your current role and how long in superyacht industry? I have been a captain in the yacht industry for the past eight years, and the charter industry for the last four years. […]
Today on the blog, we are daydreaming about our next vacation goals! Have a virtual escape with us right now to Dunia Baru where we get to chat to the Cruise Director, Sebastien about his experiences onboard in Indonesia! What is your current role and how long have you been working in the superyacht industry? […]
Welcome to another month, which means it’s time for our latest podcast! This episode we explore the incredible wildlife experiences, sometimes only available onboard. What is the one thing that unites most of us when booking a vacation? Whether you are taking a vacation by boat or on land? Well for us, you guessed it! […]
Welcome back to another interview with the Captains! Growing up sailing, I always love the ability to feature a sailing yacht so we were excited to sit down with J-P Le Tissier of Relativity for this week’s feature. I hope you enjoy hearing from the bridge with us! What is your current role and how […]
I’m so happy to share this interview with a long time friend of mine and seasoned broker in the superyacht industry: Simon Turner of Iconovista. I hope you enjoy! You’ve been based in Singapore and the Med – how do the chartering trends differ here? I guess the simplest difference would be that in the […]
We’ve been working away on a new feature for you all with our amazing yacht partners. In order to gain some fresh insight into the crew behind your yacht charter, we’re going to be running Captain interviews over the coming weeks. We hope you enjoy this new feature and getting to know your crew! Meet […]
We’re so excited to share our latest podcast on our top five destinations with all of our followers! Are you thinking about your vacation for this upcoming year? Or maybe you’ve just returned home from holiday (which makes the present the perfect time to start planning the next one)! And while we certainly don’t think […]
We wanted to share our latest press feature with The Islander for their March issue. Please click below for an update on what we’re up to, why we think there is more of a need than ever for changes to the charter norm, and some snapshots of our favourite destinations. Read now to learn why Todd […]
We’re so excited to share our latest interview with you – our old friend and real estate visionary, Buddy Darby spent a bit of time with us this week. If you follow their Instagram account, you have probably looked longingly at gorgeous beach shots and fabulous yacht photos in Christophe Harbour just like us! Read […]
We were so excited to sit down with one of our newest yacht partners – the owners of privately chartered, Sequoia. Based in the Coral Triangle of Indonesia, she is ready to accommodate four guests in intimate, luxurious settings. Read on for the interview now! Can you share the best-kept secrets of Indonesian cruising – […]
We are so excited to share our latest news with you all – we officially started a podcast last week! We wanted to introduce a new way for you to get to know us, but for us to open up the conversation and get to know our dear followers a bit better too! With a […]
We’ve been daydreaming a lot about Indonesia lately (or anywhere with sunshine let’s be honest!) and following our announcement of another private phinisi yacht partner based there, we wanted to spend some time over the next few weeks exploring this beautiful region with you. Operating the very successful charter yacht, Dunia Baru within the region […]
I’m writing to you from a very cold and snow covered Canada. We just can’t seem to get enough of the white stuff these days! As a result, I called on my good friend Cameron Bray of Northrop & Johnson Australia, and founder of Bray Yacht Management to help me take a mental escape to […]
We were excited to sit down with our good friend and Managing Director of West Nautical, Geoff Moore this week to pick his brain about the latest charter news from the Med. So grab a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy sitting down with us! What are the top regions for cruising in Europe […]
We’ve only got more and more snow over here so I thought we’d take a mini break and shed a bit of light on our luxury yacht partners. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be bringing you interviews with each of them so you get to know who we work with, what yachts are on […]
Hello everyone and welcome to a whole new year! We’re so excited for a fresh new start in 2018 and have so many things to look forward to with all of you here at OceanScape Yachts! I don’t know about you, but I always find January can get a tad depressing. Living in southern Ontario, […]
