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    Welcome to The Great Southern Route (GSR)

    Regarded as the 21st-century version of a sea captain’s detailed almanac, the fourth printed edition of GSR is an essential tool for owners and captains who are contemplating exploring Asia–Pacific’s breathtaking destinations or are already on their way.

    The GSR website offers the latest news from around the region with updated Captains’ Logs, Destinations, and detailed Features. Captains and crew can stay informed and abreast of changing regulations as they discover some of the most exciting – and often unexplored – cruising grounds in the world.

    If you are keen to contribute, please get in touch.

    CURRENT NEWS

    What you need to know about the countries you want to visit, the regulations and changes that affect our industry, and all the latest developments in technology.

    Seychelles insight

    Asia Pacific Superyachts has set up a new agency in the Seychelles, led by GM, Peter Alvis.

    • 30 November 2022

    Thai arrival rules repealed

    As of 1 July 2022, big changes are coming to yacht entry rules for Thailand.

    • 28 June 2022

    Thailand relaxes arrivals

    A visa free exemption for international arrivals into Thailand has been proposed.

    • 17 June 2022

    Sea change

    In light of Ocean Day today, 8 June, Ocean sheds light on some incredible international...

    • 8 June 2022

    NZ opens sea borders

    The next step in New Zealand’s border reopening will be the sea and air borders open for visitors...

    • 12 May 2022

    Sri Lanka opens

    Sri Lanka has joined other Asia-Pacific countries in opening its borders to international yachts.

    • 28 April 2022

    Myanmar lifts two-year ban

    Myanmar borders have reopened after a two-year ban on international visitors.

    • 27 April 2022

    No vax for Thailand

    Fully vaccinated international travellers will no longer have to undergo COVID testing to enter...

    • 27 April 2022
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    CAPTAIN'S LOG

    Firsthand knowledge on each destination from those who have been before – essential reading for anyone embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.

    Hometown Brisbane

    Captain Travis Heyen, at the helm of 70-metre Feadship M/Y Samaya shares the highlights from his...

    • 13 September 2021

    Mana runs deep

    For 15 years, M/Y Silentworld has returned to the islands of French Polynesia to soak up not just...

    • 21 July 2021

    Hats off to Panama

    From world-class fishing to white-sand beaches and countless wonders in-between, the Pacific...

    • 9 September 2021

    Pivoting during COVID

    Amidst Queensland's busiest charter season and the COVID-19 pandemic, M/Y Oneworld discovered...

    • 14 April 2021

    Pacific crossing

    Crossing the South Pacific is a dream of many, yet one that is not short on challenges for everyday...

    • 23 September 2021

    A COVID-19 trans-Tasman

    After spending months in lockdown, M/Y Promise decided to leave Asia and head for New Zealand,...

    • 21 April 2021

    The land of dragons

    Adventure is everywhere you look in this vast archipelago as guests dive, surf and hike the...

    • 3 April 2021

    Blue Lanes cruising

    Fiji's Blue Lanes initiative has been a saviour for a country so reliant on tourism for economic...

    • 20 August 2020
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    DESTINATIONS

    The ocean is meant to be explored. Discover pristine, perfect and sometimes surprising locations and get to know the Great Southern Route in your own time.

    Sri Lanka opens

    Sri Lanka has joined other Asia-Pacific countries in opening its borders to international yachts.

    • 28 April 2022

    Fiji awaits

    Fiji is pulling out all the stops with the Luxury Vacation in Paradise program – featuring...

    • 13 September 2021

    Hidden gem

    Amid rapid urbanisation and ever-more-crowded holiday spots, the serenity and calmness of Tasmania...

    • 6 April 2021

    Islands in the mist

    As explorer yachts make even the most far-flung locations accessible, the desire to travel further...

    • 21 July 2020

    Fact file: Fiji

    Fiji occupies an archipelago of 330 islands, ranging from coral atolls to large volcanic islands,...

    • 1 August 2020

    Halcyon days

    Nestled between the popular Mamanuca Islands and the majestic Yasawa Islands in Fiji lies Vomo...

    • 14 September 2021

    Silver linings

    Aotearoa, or New Zealand, is perfectly poised for the way we wish to experience travel now – more...

    • 6 September 2021

    Welcome to Australia

    Australia offers far more than just spectacular beaches and outback adventures. As superyacht...

    • 24 March 2021
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    FEATURED

    All the articles, inspiration and information you need to research the Great Southern Route and plan an unforgettable journey.

    Future Fit

    Having taken lessons from their Northern Hemisphere counterparts, the shipyards of Australasia are...

    • 21 June 2022

    Heading South

    As bold as our journeys may seem to us, they have been undertaken before, and we can learn and...

    • 16 September 2021

    Making good in the Maldives

    Soneva Fushi launches Makers’ Place, a carbon-neutral recycling studio that transforms waste into...

    • 14 September 2021

    A world away

    Photographer and naturalist Justin Hofman shares some of his favourite images of Antarctica; a...

    • 14 September 2021

    Exploring Australia by superyacht (Part 1)

    An inexhaustible source of adventure, Australia is the quintessential superyacht destination.

    • 31 March 2021

    Cruising with a conscience

    Whether supplying disaster relief in times of crisis, making culturally sensitive donations or...

    • 1 April 2021

    Protection from threats at sea

    While traditional threats still exist, you don't need to have travelled into pirate-infested waters...

    • 31 March 2021

    Security safeguards

    We keep you updated on the latest procedures to keep your superyacht safe throughout international...

    • 30 March 2021
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