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Barcelona MYBA Charter Show 2023: Best Yachts On Display

Explore some of the best moments of this year’s myba charter show in barcelona..

The Denison charter team spent three days in Barcelona at the MYBA Charter Show this April. The show “was a success, with a great selection of 25 superyachts from all kinds (modern, classic, sailing),” according to Denison’s Europe Charter Management Director Nicolas Fry , who was in attendance–along with Europe Director Jeremy Roche and charter specialists Caroline Antlett and Molly Playfair . Discover the highlights of the show, including some of our charter team’s favorite yachts on display.

Nicolas Fry’s Top Picks

The Barcelona MYBA Charter Show was a huge hit for all who attended. Each member of our team reported back on their most preferred yachts and what they liked about them. “We all had our favorites and, for me, it was M/Y MARALA , a 59m classic yacht from 1931 built by Camper & Nicholsons and refitted completely in the last five years at Pendennis,” Nicolas shared. “It’s amazing how they rebuilt this yacht like new, keeping its old spirit.”

“My second favorite is M/Y ARTISAN , a 63m Benetti from 2019. The interior of this yacht is very well-designed and the crew is just incredible. We enjoyed a great tour of the yacht and then were offered some canapés and delicious white wine. We couldn’t leave this yacht as the discussions with the captain, the chief steward, and the stewardess were so interesting. Hospitality at its best onboard this yacht and on many other ones.”

“I also had the privilege to be invited for lunch on board S/Y MINDFULNESS, a 24m Advanced from 2021. The Italian crew made us feel like we had arrived on an Italian island like Sardinia or Sicily with great pasta and lots of prosecco.”

Other than impressive yachts, there were also amazing events, including one hosted by Denison. “On the first day of the show, Denison Yachting organized its first cocktail party in Barcelona and it was a huge success,” Nicolas commented. “We hosted about 100 guests–charter brokers from all different companies, captains and crew from yachts attending the show, friends and colleagues from the industry. We were at a Mexican restaurant called Oaxaca and privatized the bar, called La Mezcaleria. We enjoyed great Mexican food, beers, cava, Mezcal, and margaritas. The event was sponsored by four partners: H&V Yachting, Med Yacht Services, Fort Insurance/Yacht Safe, and Luxury Treasure Hunt. This partner offered us a nice show with a magician and even a quick happening with Michael Jackson and two dancers. Our guests enjoyed a fun evening and were delighted to network in this friendly atmosphere.”

Molly Playfair’s Favorites

Molly Playfair also had a nice list of picks for clients looking to charter a yacht. “For our catamaran fans, SYLENE, the Lagoon 77. She has five cabins thanks to a unique layout, an amazing use of space for a boat of this size.  Super fresh and calming interior and a lovely French crew of four to look after your every need, including a stewardess who is a trained masseuse and a deckhand who is a Pilates and yoga instructor–these extras are a rarity on a boat of this size.”

Another top recommendation: “The 1990 Feadship, EMERALD , beautifully reimagined by Design Unlimited in a total interior and exterior refit last year. She is looking immaculate.”

“Last but not least, the 2020 Amels GALENE ,” Molly says. “Her on-paper credentials speak for themselves, but in going onboard and meeting the crew, I became even more aware of her fantastic water toy inventory–you name it, this boat has got it. From aquaglides to wake surfs to Seabobs and sailing dinghies, and a crew to match, including a kite surf and sailing instructor.” It seems like this charter yacht really has it all.

Caroline Antlett’s Preferred Yachts

Caroline Antlett was eager to share her favorites for her clientele: “I also loved MARALA, PANDION PEARL, and the Sunreef VIDA LA VIDA.”

“ MARALA is a boat with a level of history that must be almost unparalleled. She was built in the ’30s, converted into a warship in WW2, and saw action out in the tropics. She has been meticulously refitted and has so many special touches, such as a wooden Riva sailing boat that was the first sailing dingy used in the Olympics. Her interior is an elegant 1930s glamour. She is niche, but for the right client, she would be perfection.”

“ PANDION PEARL has a really stunning and different interior,” she shared. “There are a lot of strong colors and features yet also soft shapes, so it feels inviting and comfortable at the same time. The owner’s wife did the interior. Between the crew, they speak 11 languages, which is something different to be able to offer.”

“VIDA LA VIDA has a beautiful interior design and large cabins that we were not used to previously with catamarans. The master has a walk-in wardrobe and storage is not an issue. The chef does mindfulness and yoga with clients.” There is much that differentiates this charter yacht from the rest.

“I also loved SYLENE,” Caroline enthused, “and the stew does hair and nails and makes her own organic skincare, which is really another level.” Talk about added perks!

Denison is excited to have had such a great experience at the 2023 MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona. We look forward to next year!

Interested in chartering one of these or another yacht for your next luxury getaway? Contact a Denison charter broker  for more information.

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MYBA Charter Show, Barcelona, 24 - 27 April 2023

The 32 nd MYBA Charter Show is planned for late April 2023, welcoming a superb fleet of superyachts to Barcelona’s Port Vell.

This is a Professional Trade Show with a long history and dedication to quality. It is an  important business gathering, bringing together the world’s leading luxury charter professionals and providing them with the opportunity to appraise some of the finest yachts available for charter, meet with the boats’ captains and crew, and explore an exceptional array of ancillary services.

The Show originally started in Genoa, Italy and was held there for almost thirty years before moving to Barcelona in 2017. The wonderful setting of Ocean Port Vell was chosen for future shows, where it has been hosted annually ever since and where it is expected to remain for the foreseeable future.

The Chefs’Competition sets a high benchmark, the seminars are enlightening and the social calendar provides excellent opportunities for networking.

More information about the show and the dates can be found on the following link: MYBA YACHT CHARTER SHOW

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All Eyes on Barcelona as the MYBA Charter Show 2023 Comes to Town

With just one week to go until the start of the MYBA Charter Show, which marks the beginning of the Mediterranean charter season, all eyes are on Barcelona as the industry-only event brings an impressive fleet of superyachts, brokerage firms and yacht crews to Marina Port Vell. Visitors and exhibitors can expect a whole host of social entertainment, workshops and awards ceremonies to enjoy, as well as ample networking opportunities and competitions designed to encourage and uphold high standards across all spheres of the superyacht industry.

A by-invitation only Show Opening Cocktail will be held on Tuesday 25 April at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), with long-standing supporters of the show and platinum sponsors BWA Yachting in attendance. “BWA Yachting has long supported the MYBA Charter Show, and our involvement with the event stretches back almost 15 years during which time it has forged deep-rooted connections with this important yachting organisation, its members and other long-time exhibitors,” says Paschalis Patsiokas, CEO of BWA Yachting. “MYBA’s continuous effort to provide for our industry needs, which is also our mission, makes BWA Yachting a natural partner of their show. We are confident that the 2023 edition will be a great one."

Begüm Yachting is also a platinum sponsor of the show, sponsoring the Captains' Safety Briefing & Welcome Dinner, with both events scheduled to be held on Sunday April 23 within the world-class facilities of Marina Port Vell. The Wellness Area is also back this year with sponsorship by Angels On Board.

Attending Yachts at MYBA 2023

There are currently 26 superyachts signed up to this year’s show, with more to be signed up in due course. Big names include the 90.1m Nero, 76.6m Boadicea and 70m Joy, as well as the 73.5m Siren. Built by Nobiskrug, Siren is made for outdoor living with infinite sunbathing options, outdoor cinema and a choice of al fresco areas. The sun deck is the yacht's hub during the day with sun pads at every angle and a refreshing jacuzzi. Guests can take a morning yoga class or enjoy an early evening massage before they settle on the sofas to enjoy a movie as the area is transformed into an atmospheric outdoor cinema.

Siren can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins. The master suite is spacious with full length windows, a fold-down balcony and an office. The walk-in wardrobe leads into his and hers bathrooms with Lalique fittings. There is also the option of assembling a fold-down bed in the office area to create additional family accommodation. There are four ensuite cabins on the lower deck (1 VIP, 2 double cabins, 1 twin cabin) and a further double cabin is located on the bridge deck, with an elevator connecting all three interior levels.

Also at the show will be the 50.75m Aresteas delivered in 2017 by Yildizlar and characterised by a luxurious sense of detail throughout. With a  high volume interior that allows you to live as comfortably on board as you would on land, she can accomodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms (1 master suite, 2 VIP suites, 2 twin cabins and 1 double cabin), all with ensuite bathrooms. Her  three decks offer an exceptional blend of quality features: a fitness room, a wellness area that includes a sauna with a Himalayan salt wall and a massage room, and a cinema.

Pictured yachts (clockwise from top left): Joy (courtesy of Burgess Yachts), Siren (courtesy of Burgess Yachts), Figurati (courtesy of SuperyachtsMonaco), Heerlijckheid (courtesy of Boatsters Black SL).

MYBA Superyacht Chefs' Competition

The MYBA Superyacht Chefs' Competition is also back, and this year sustainability and foraged fare is the overarching theme. The challenge for the superyacht chefs will be to create a guest dinner party using as many foraged items as they can in three courses (starter, main and dessert), with a minimum of two foraged food items included in each dish. 

The chief steward/esses will need to prepare a rustic dinner party table setting also using elements of foraged and upcycled items in their decor. Details concerning both competitions have already been uploaded to the Competition section of the show's official website and can be downloaded. 

It is certainly a challenging theme and one that requires careful planning and preparation.  The foraged food items can be gathered over time (dried, frozen, fermented or preserved in any way). They can also be gathered at the time of the competition, so a dvance notice ensures that the superyacht chefs won't find themselves in a pickle.

Image credits (L-R): MY Pisces and MY Snowbird, shot by Stuart Pearce (Yachtshot).

Seminars at MYBA 2023

This year’s Gold Sponsor is H&V Yachting, who will be conducting a seminar on Tuesday April 25. This will be a ‘Discussion on EU VAT and Customs’ current hot topics and will be held from 08:30 to 09:30 in the Seminar Room which is located on the 1st floor of The Gallery building.

H&V Yachting was founded in 2019 and based on a simple yet innovative idea: providing all customs, tax and VAT services for superyachts under one hat. H&V Yachting was an immediate success and has expanded its team, client base, range of services and geographical footprint ever since.

Star destination: Australia  

Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, will be the sponsor of the inaugural Star Destination activities during the 2023 MYBA Charter Show. The aim of this particular sponsorship is to highlight one amazing superyacht destination, and all that it has to offer, at every MYBA Charter Show.

Australia has an abundance of iconic destinations waiting to be discovered by the global superyacht fleet including visiting Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays, diving in the Great Barrier Reef, celebrating New Year's Eve in Sydney Harbour and exploring the remote Kimberley Coast in Western Australia. But there is so much more to Australia and those who attend the 2023 MYBA Charter Show will have the opportunity to expand their horizons, so make sure to add the repeat short Star Destination Seminars to your agenda when the time comes.

With a dynamic and highly adventurous generation entering the charter market and restrictions easing, Australia is finally establishing itself as a world-class charter destination. Foreign flagged charter is now available in Australia making it the perfect base for a charter yacht in the South Pacific region and the Australian superyacht industry is sparing no effort to ensure that the country has a brilliant future.

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MYBA Charter Show - Barcelona

The MYBA Charter Show - 24-27 April 2023

The MYBA Charter Show (MYBA being the Worldwide Yachting Association) will again welcome the top yachts, agents and brokers to the OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona . The show is dedicated to charter professionals, that is, yacht charter brokers only, and is a select showcase for luxury charter yachts, both motor and sail.

Our Charter Experts head to the MYBA Charter Show each year to tour the yachts and personally meet the crew that work on board each yacht. This ensures that we have the most up-to-date information about the world’s greatest luxury charter yachts. Getting to know the yachts inside out means that we know just the yacht to propose for you; whether you want a family holiday, a couple’s retreat or to host your important event… we will be able to handpick the perfect yacht for your next charter!

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• 90m Custom Build Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 90 m
• Year: 2002 (2008 Refit)
• From €695000 to €695000 per week
• Crew: Crewed
• Type: Motor
• Length: 90 m (306' )

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "One of the only crewed charter yachts of this size - the perfect yacht for your next event!"

• Lurssen 239 ft Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 73 m
• From €650000 to €790000 per week
• Length: 73 m (248' 4")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "CORAL OCEAN is one of the biggest luxury yachts chartering the West Mediterranean and the Red Sea exuding the perfect blend of luxury and adventure for a big group of charterers!"

• Verkerk 228 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 69.65 m
• Year: 2005 (2017 Refit)
• From €485000 to €650000 per week
• Length: 69.65 m (236' 5")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "70 metres of pure luxury!"

• Lurssen 73m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Year: 2006 (2012 Refit)
• From $495000 to $635000 per week

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "A very spacious, beautiful and well equipped luxury motor yacht, with excellent facilities and world class worldwide charter reputation. Highly recommended by the whole Boatbookings Team."

• Tecnomar Radical 43 m Luxury Crewed Catamaran
• Length: 43.5 m
• From €450000 to €490000 per week
• Length: 43.5 m (147' 6")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "The brand new and top-notch amenities of THIS IS IT are yours for the taking as you cruise Greece!"

• Heesen 55m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 55 m
• From €375000 to €400000 per week
• Length: 55 m (187' 4")

• Codecasca 62m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 62.5 m
• Year: 2003 (2013 Refit)
• From €360000 to €390000 per week
• Length: 62.5 m (212' 10")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Step onboard 200ft of pure luxury, for your next charter in the Caribbean or West Mediterranean."

• Heesen 55 m Luxury Crewed Catamaran
• From €350000 to €400000 per week

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Cruise the Amalfi Coast with style and gusto on MOSKITO!"

• San Lorenzo 47 m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 47 m
• From €330000 to €330000 per week
• Length: 47 m (159' 8")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Make love, not war as you cruise the West Mediterranean on PARA BELLUM!"

• Benetti 60m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 60 m
• Year: 2008 (Refit 2017)
• From €325000 to €345000 per week
• Length: 60 m (204' )

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "The finest 60m Benetti on the French Riviera, ideal for couples with her 6 double staterooms. Captain Bogdan and his team will guide you on an ultra bespoke adventure through Cannes, Monaco and St Tropez."

• Benetti 56 m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 56 m
• From $350000 to $360000 per week
• Length: 56 m (190' 8")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Cruise under the stars in luxury and comfort during your West Mediterranean, Caribbean, or Bahamian charter adventure on GALAXY!"

• Sanlorenzo 52 Luxury Motor Yacht
• Length: 52 m
• From €315000 to €330000 per week
• Length: 52 m (176' 4")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "A masterpiece of design, LADY LENA is the epitome of luxurious yachting and reflection of Sanlorenzo brand strength."

• Rossinavi 50m Luxury Motor Yacht
• Length: 49.7 m
• From €310000 to €330000 per week
• Length: 49.7 m (169' 2")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Sporty, yet sleek and stylish. Sculpted by Rossinavi and making a splash on the charter scene in 2020, this 50m build is a sight to behold."

• CRN Ancona 54m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 54.2 m
• Year: 2008 (2018 Refit)
• From €300000 per week
• Length: 54.2 m (184' 8")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "A large luxurious and elegant yacht - not to be missed!"

• Feadship 55m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• From €300000 to €320000 per week

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "This quality Feadship matches a dynamic charter crew with extensive volumes and amenity to create the ultimate ocean vacation."

• Sanlorenzo 52Steel Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• From €294000 to €336000 per week

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Feel the true essence of luxurious yachting on RMF as you cruise the French Riviera!"

• Baglietto 156 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 47.6 m
• From €275000 to €295000 per week
• Length: 47.6 m (161' 8")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "A stunning new addition to the charter market, with breathtaking interiors and a waterfall pool!"

• Rossinavi 50m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 49.9 m
• From €275000 per week
• Length: 49.9 m (169' 10")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "ENDEAVOUR 2 is an award winning Rossinavi 50m luxury crewed motor yacht that is your perfect pairing for a transoceanic cruising!"

• Sanlorenzo X Space Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 44.27 m
• From €270000 to €319000 per week
• Length: 44.27 m (150' 11")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "You will scream Mama Mia! after witnessing the exquisite views of each anchorage in the French Riviera on LA LA LAND!"

• Rossinavi 45m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 45 m
• Year: 2012 (2017 refit)
• From €265000 to €180000 per week
• Length: 45 m (153' )

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "ASLEC 4 has a perfect mix of large deck space and spacious and luxurious interiors."

• CMB 47 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 47.5 m
• From €259000 to €287000 per week
• Length: 47.5 m (161' 10")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Feel the rain of fortune while cruising the French Riviera on FORTUNA!"

• Tankoa 50m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 50 m
• From €250000 to €270000 per week
• Length: 50 m (170' 8")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "VERTIGE is a sleek and modern motor yacht that is perfect for Mediterranean charters!"

• Dunya Custom Yacht 47 m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• From €250000 to €300000 per week

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "KB6 is the true embodiment of luxurious living in the middle of the sea!"

• Custom Motor Yacht 68 m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 68 m
• From €247650 to €342000 per week
• Length: 68 m (231' 8")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "The massive 5-decker luxury super yacht VARIETY VOYAGER will definitely give you a unique mix of unforgettable experiences as you cruise the West Mediterranean."

• Baglietto 54m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 54 m
• Year: 2009 (2011 Refit)
• From €245000 to €270000 per week
• Length: 54 m (183' )

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "An immense, navy blue super yacht available for charter on the French Riviera."

• Amels 171 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 52.3 m
• From €245000 per week
• Length: 52.3 m (177' 10")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Our recent Superyacht of the week due to her pedigree build and timeless styling!"

• Baglietto T Luxury Motor Yacht
• Length: 48 m
• From €240000 to €280000 per week
• Length: 48 m (163' )

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Sleek and stylish, SILVER FOX perfectly encapsulates the chic atmosphere which sweeps across the French Riviera."

• Rossinavi 180 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Year: 2008 (2017 Refit)
• From €235000 to €275000 per week

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Stunning yacht with impeccable interior and crew!"

• Oceanco 184 Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 56.2 m
• Year: 1993 (2016 Refit)
• From €230000 to €250000 per week
• Length: 56.2 m (191' 4")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "Experience the finer things whilst afloat on an extension of The Wellesley; London’s finest boutique-grand hotel in Knightsbridge!"

• San Lorenzo 46m Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht
• Length: 46 m
• From €225000 per week
• Length: 46 m (156' 4")

BOATBOOKINGS SAYS: "This exceptional superyacht radiates magnificence, stunning inside and out."

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The MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona is nearly here and this what you can expect

We’ve been counting down the days to the MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona show since it finished last year and we cannot wait for things to kick off next week. With an incredible line up of yachts, our favourite people from across the industry in attendance, and (according to the forecast) sunshine all week, we reckon this is going to the best MYBA show yet!

Need a little more convincing? Well, this is just some of what you can expect…

Beautiful yachts (obviously)

Yeah ok, we’ll get the obvious one out of the way first. If you checked out our blog on the biggest boats in the show you will already have a bit of an idea of what to expect. Since publishing, in the league of big boats LEGEND at 77m has been knocked off the top spot by ALFA NERO – who comes into first place at 82m. MARTHA ANN is another recent confirmation and completes the list at 70.1m. This means there will be seven yachts over 70m in attendance – a record for the show!

Of course, it isn’t all about size and there is going to be a fantastic selection of yachts on offer no matter what size range is most appropriate for your clients. With a jam-packed marina at One Ocean Port Vell , you will be sure to find exactly what you’re after.

There is going to be a lot of great food

Barcelona is a foodie heaven. From tapas to paella your taste buds will be sizzling so make the time to check out some of the great restaurants on offer.

You won’t have to venture far as around the marina alone, there is a lot of choice. If you’re after seafood make sure you check out Barceloneta , head to La Bombeta if you’re after a truly authentic Catalan experience and if you’re happy to venture a little further in to town, Acces with absolutely knock your socks off.

No time to leave the show? Well, don’t worry because some of the best provisioners in the business are going to be in attendance, and their stands inside the MYBA Charter Show are ones not to miss. The Mansueto Group has been in the business for years and are well known for both their impeccable wine selection and the exquisite food selection that is all personally selected by the Mansueto family. Also make sure you seek out Dutch brand Neko Yacht Supply , who have put together a vast selection of fine foods and beverages from across the world, working with only with best quality ingredients available.

Both these stands will offer a mouth-watering experience and their own drinks events, so go and check them out!

A flavour of competition

There are going to be a variety of crew focused competitions taking place throughout the week and they’re kind of a big deal.

Yacht chefs who choose to enter the competition and are successful will automatically enter the rest of their crew for the table display and ‘meet and greet’ competitions (no pressure guys). Judging will take place over three days and yachts will be split into categories according to their size (56m+, 43m – 55m and under 42m).

Chefs will be expected to put together five different finger foods along with a full-size dish which must be served within 25 minutes or they will be eliminated. The table displays will be set for either lunch or dinner with the theme ‘MYBA 30th Anniversary’, whilst the meet and greet team will have to welcome the judges as if they were charter guests. With prizes at stake and reputations on the line, the competition is fierce!

The weather is going to be glorious

Ok, so maybe some of you from warmer climbs wouldn’t quite describe it as ‘glorious’, but with highs of 20 degrees next week those of us that haven’t seen the sun in months are getting pretty excited (and panic packing sun cream). Given that’s it’s tradition for it to always rain at yacht shows, it’s probably a good idea to pack your brolly just in case though…

The nightlife will be rocking

Some of us will be able to have an absolutely cracking night out without even leaving the show, but if you’re really desperate to hit the town, you are never going to run out of options in Barcelona.

From aftershow parties to the infamous yacht hop, you will be in networking heaven. With a cocktail in hand, you’ll be rubbing shoulders will all sorts of industry experts and catching up with all those pals you only ever get to see at the yacht shows.

If you’re on the hunt for cocktails and keen to get out into the city make sure you head to the El Born district. Collage is fab, or if you’re feeling a bit peckish why not try out Creps al Born , because what could be nicer than crepes and cocktails??

If you’re looking for a totally wild time though go to Razzmatazz. With 5 different clubs in one, there’s a reason it’s arguably Barcelona’s number one spot…

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Taking place in a suitably luxurious and exclusive setting, The Superyacht Show brings a range of outstanding vessels to the world class marina of OneOcean Port Vell.

Established in 2018 to allow superyacht buyers and charter guests - along with their preferred brokers and representatives - to familiarize themselves with the world’s best superyachts, The Superyacht Show Barcelona is an unmissable event in the Mediterranean .

The yacht show was created by members of LYBRA (the Large Yacht Brokers Association) and in partnership with STYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association) and The Superyacht Life Foundation, with the primary aim of providing a relaxed and welcoming path into the superyacht industry. 

Promising to deliver the ultimate buying experience, the organizers set the show apart with a quayside that’s laid out to focus on clients. With privacy being a high priority, the discerning visitors will be able to view vessels and meet industry contacts in an appropriately luxurious setting.

Providing visitors with a relaxed and elegant environment in which to view the superyachts, the show also works in collaboration with a number of luxury brands to help promote the lifestyle which comes with both ownership and chartering.

In order to find out more about how you can enjoy this show for yourself, be sure to get in touch with your preferred yacht charter broker . 

Part of the exciting Mediterranean show season, The Superyacht Show promises to decorate the beauty of Barcelona with remarkable vessels

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The MYBA Charter Show has a long history and a true celebration of yachting. This show brings together the world’s leading luxury charter professionals. The 32 edition of this show will be held in the OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona.  This will bet the place for you if yachting is your business and passion.

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OneOcean Port Vell is positioned in the middle of Barcelona and a world-class location for superyachts. This port is originally built for the 1992 Olympic Games and is recently had a complete transformation to a 148-berth luxury facility where a yacht can visit this port up to 190 metres long. That makes this port a perfect location for this show.

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Held annually at the end of April, the MYBA charter show is an incredible opportunity for the yachting world to come together in the heart of Barcelona.

Marking the beginning of the Mediterranean charter season, the MYBA Yacht Show in Barcelona is a true celebration of yachting.

The industry-only event brings a breath-taking fleet of superyachts, brokerage firms and yacht crews to OneOcean Port Vell.

Visitors and exhibitors can expect social entertainment, workshops and awards ceremonies to indulge in fun and excitement, as well as ample networking opportunities.

Curated by the MYBA, the show represents the association’s commitment to encouraging and upholding high standards across all spheres of the superyacht industry.

Previous shows enjoyed 16 successful years in Genoa, Italy, before relocating to the stunning marina of OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona last year.

In its 32nd edition, the 2022 show welcomed over seventy exhibitors and brokers, with some of the largest names in the yachting industry in attendance.

Attendees took delight in thrilling social entertainment, workshops, and award ceremonies, including a Superyacht Chefs’ competition – all wrapped in inspiring networking opportunities, and an underlying commitment to sustainability throughout to help minimise the impact of its activity on the environment.

Nestled right in the heart of one of the world’s most iconic cities Barcelona, Marina Port Vell showcased its first-class location, famous for its rich history and impeccable hospitality; providing guests with an exceptional experience from the moment they arrived.

This year's show will take place between the 24th and 27th of April 2023.

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Easily one of the most important yachting destinations in Spain, with its very large port, luxury yacht charter holidaymakers utilise Barcelona as main starting point for their Spain yacht charter holiday. There is a large port and marina (Puerto de Barcelona) and areas to moor your yacht so that you can go ashore and experience this magnificent city. This bustling Spanish city port has the enviable distinction of having the oldest history in all of Europe, with historical marvels that include priceless art pieces, old churches with Romanesque theme, and masterpiece creations by popular artists like Picasso, Miro, Gaudi and Dali.

Aside from this historical landmarks and important archaeological pieces, Barcelona is also popular for its pristine beaches and the more popular ones include those found in La Costa Brava. This popular yacht charter destination is known for its appeal that is distinctively avant-garde and contemporary. 

The Port Vell area of Barcelona includes two main marinas or yacht harbours, a fishing port, and a dock for ferries travelling to the Balearic Islands and other destinations in the Mediterranean. This is the place that luxury charter yachts and superyachts berth so that charter guest and yacht owners can visit the city’s highlights. Barcelona, a Spanish city known for its unique diversity, is a microcosm of rich culture and history and considered as a teeming social milieu in tourist circles. It boasts of impressive and important landmarks, and yacht charter holidaymakers will have to spend at least a week to cover the more important and popular historical attractions.

Barcelona appeals to varied interests and preferences as it is able to seamlessly blend a diverse set of attractions in its political, cultural and commercial centres. In addition to this, seasoned sailors and yachting aficionados use Barcelona as the jump-off point for their Spanish jaunt.

There are several ways by which Barcelona can be accessed, and majority travel by air through one of the several international airlines from various points of origin, including those coming from major international airports in several European cities. The airport facility serving Barcelona is a short 10-kilometre drive from the city’s main district. Transfers to specific locations within the city can be done through shuttle service, taxi or car rental.

Because of its important and indispensable contribution to the country’s economy, Barcelona boasts of a modern and comprehensive infrastructure support system that links it to other cities and important destinations within the region. There are various road networks leading to other important yacht charter destinations and these include C32, which traverses the coast area; and E90, C33 and C58, which are the road links that connect the city with the various cities and important destinations on the northern, south western and eastern sections of the peninsula.

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Because of its sheer size and the number of important attractions in Barcelona, it would be physically impossible to explore and discover all the marvels and treasures of this city in just a single visit. The best way to enjoy your yacht charter holiday in Barcelona is to focus on a few important attractions and popular destinations that you can possibly cover in a week.

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A good way to start your holiday in Barcelona is by visiting La Rambas, a popular pedestrian avenue that hosts several restaurants, cafes, boutiques, shops and galleries. A leisurely walk through this avenue will already allow you to experience some of the best attractions in Barcelona.

Other notable attractions that can be visited from your luxury charter yacht include the Picasso Museum, the Guell Park, which was the creation of Antonio Gaudi, the church of La Sagrada Familia, the Joan Miro Museum and Museum of Contemporary Arts.

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Spring in europe means annual yacht charter shows: barcelona 2023, spring in europe is our time to attend the annual yacht charter shows and this year beautiful barcelona hosted the 2023 myba yacht charter show. barcelona will also host the 2024 america’s cup challenge so the buzz here is electric..

Our job is to visit travel destinations where you have been or you may want to go. Someone has to be your eyes, ears, nose, and tastebuds “at sea” and “on the ground” and we work hard to be your best resource.  

Last Spring in 2022, I attended the Mediterranean Charter Show in Nafplion , Greece hosted this excellent event that included more than 90 Greek-flagged yachts. Then on to Gocek, Turkey for the Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association (TYBA) yacht charter show in May 2022 which was also a great success.

This year, 2023, I attended the MYBA (The Worldwide Yachting Association)   Charter Show in Spain.  Showcasing the “super yachts” that ply the Western Mediterranean in the summers, it was held at the Marina Port Vell Barcelona.

After the charter show, I will be traveling to the most desirable Italian islands; Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica and then sailing in Croatia. Later in this post are itineraries for these destinations that we think you’ll enjoy.

Barcelona is a gorgeous, thriving historical city. She will be hosting the 37th America’s Cup Challenge in 2024 !

The incredible Costa de Sol coastline is where I stayed for cruising and for its short flights from Barcelona to The Balearics. The 33rd MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association) Charter Show put on a fabulous week of meeting crews, gaining insights into itineraries, and overall getting to know our partners.

SICILY and the AEOLIAN ISLANDS, ITALY

From Barcelona to Palermo is only a 2-hour flight.

Sicily may be on your radar after all the fuss about the show WHITE LOTUS on HBO. Filming took place in Palermo, Sicily’s capital, the San Domenico Palace (a Four Seasons Hotel) in Taormina, and La Cambusa, a ristorante in Giardini Naxos.

Popular ports are Palermo, Capo d’ Orlando, Milazzo, a jumping-off point to the Aeolian islands (also known as the Lipari Islands) including volcanic Stromboli.

There are seven volcanic islands, Lipari being the largest. I will be staying on Salina, one of the most serene and peaceful of this island cluster. Ferry-hopping will be an adventure.

Returning to the mainland, traveling east of the island, Taormina is one of the most popular ports with Mt. Etna in view.  It is perched on a rocky headland high above the sea.

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SARDINIA, Italy – Flights out of Catania are easy for a short jaunt to Olbia, Sardinia.  Unlike her sister Sicily, she is much more of a “high-end” tourist area, especially with ports of call such as Porto Cervo, Porto Rotundo (where I will be staying), and the protected La Maddalena Archipelago National Park islands. Porto Teresa Gallura is an easy ferry transport to Bonifacio, Corsica.

CORSICA, France – Coming from Sardinia through the Straits of Bonifacio Harbor, this city is situated on the cliffs.  The beauty is natural and boasts Romanesque, Gothic or neo-Byzantine architecture.

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With a different captain at the helm and new production elements, the reality show about charter yachts is switching up its style.

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Starting a new season of “ Below Deck ” can be similar to returning to summer camp as a kid — you know it’s going to be fun and that you’ll be in the same environment, but some of the people will be different and you’re not quite sure what the vibes will be.

This time around, in particular, feels that way because for the first time in the show’s 11-season run, Captain Lee Rosbach is no longer at the helm. It’s a pivotal moment for a franchise that has become one of the most popular entities in the sprawling universe of reality TV since premiering on Bravo in 2013 . The show’s appeal was built on endless romances between various crew members (“boatmances,” as they came to be known), horrible charter guests and some sort of passive-aggressive fight about how many shackles of the anchor chain should be in the water. And there was always Rosbach presiding over the drama as he trudged around the boat, reeling off one liners like “I’m madder than a pissed-on chicken” and “we screwed the pooch so many times we should have a litter of puppies running around.”

At the center of the show now is Kerry Titheradge (the stern yet goofy captain of “Below Deck Adventure” fame), who is managing the Motor Yacht Saint David with the cheeky chief stew Fraser Olender by his side.

With that change in captain, the energy on the boat — both onscreen and off — is different, according to Olender.

“Lee has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” Olender said in an interview. “With Kerry, he taught me a lot and sort of forced to me confront issues directly with my team, work them out, as opposed to making executive decisions too soon.”

This shift in management style changes the central conflict — whereas the drama once focused on the captain swiftly kicking out any unpleasant crew member (as we might have seen with Rosbach), the drama now focuses on the whole crew trying to get along (since Titheradge gives people those second chances).

Additionally, Olender noted that the captain’s relationship with the crew can also affect the drama on board.

“Captains absolutely do get involved, whether they know it or not,” Olender said, adding that for the crew, everything is about “trying to impress your captain.”

This phenomenon plays out early in the new season when the lead deckhand, Ben Willoughby, called out a fellow crew member over the radios about not wearing a life vest — something he easily could have done in private. The drama that followed became an interpersonal conflict between the two of them, both with the ultimate goal of impressing Titheradge. (Of course, the two deckhands had kissed on the previous crew night out, which is more in line with the “Below Deck” drama viewers are used to.)

For “Below Deck” showrunners, the changeovers in the cast allowed them to rethink what the show would look like.

From the season premiere, it was immediately apparent that Rosbach’s absence wasn’t the only change this season: The filming is sleeker, the daily, multicourse meals prepared by the chef are given their own glamour shots and the cameras sometimes cut to the perspectives of yachties running around on deck and through the galley.

“Our showrunner, Lauren Simms, is an avid consumer of all different kinds of media,” Noah Samton, a senior vice president of unscripted current production for NBCUniversal, said in an interview. “She pitches us different ideas on how to stylistically evoke different feelings and change the mood a little bit of ‘Below Deck’ without removing what really works.”

Moving through the rest of the season, and potentially through seasons to come, Olender is aiming to bring a cutthroat management style while also bringing affection for his stews, all with his signature British humor.

On Bravo’s side, there are changes in the works for the other “Below Deck” spinoffs — including “Sailing Yacht,” “Mediterranean” and “Down Under” — which collectively, have 26 seasons. Specifically, Samton said that “Down Under” is currently filming and that even though fans should be ready to see new things, the show will stay true to its original concept.

“These are real yachties doing a real job so you have to stay within those confines because the audience isn’t going to want anything that is too produced or fake,” Samton said. “So we have to find ways to reinvent while staying true to the original concept of the show.”

And as Olender said: “I’m sure that every year if I were to work with this franchise again, that I’ll be thrown a collection of total chaotic and disastrous stews — that’s what makes it watchable.”

An earlier version of this article misquoted Fraser Olender, the chief stew of “Below Deck.” He said, “I also feel like Kerry this season. ... Lee has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” not “I feel like Kerry this season, as opposed to Lee, has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him.”

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Shivani Gonzalez is a news assistant at The Times who writes a weekly TV column and contributes to a variety of sections. More about Shivani Gonzalez