Asia

Cruising in Asia offers the best of all worlds, combining rich tradition, exotic cuisines, and tropical landscapes straight out of a dream.

Super structure

Kobe City awards a large-scale marine project to the Superyacht Base consortium, with work on the project planned for April 2025 start.

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Myanmar lifts two-year ban

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

No vax for Thailand

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

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.

Super structure

Kobe City awards a large-scale marine project to the Superyacht Base consortium, with work on the...

  • 18 January 2025

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

Maldives scraps pre-departure test

The Public Health Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic has removed the Maldives two-year RT-PCR test...

  • 4 April 2022

Ready, test, go!

With the expected resumption of the quarantine-free Test & Go tourism scheme, international...

  • 27 January 2022

Border updates: Indian Ocean to Asia

Arguably the best place to be during a pandemic is on a yacht at sea. We look at the latest...

  • 11 November 2021

All eyes on Thailand

With Thailand opening up to yachts and yacht chartering, the Great Southern Route is looking to...

  • 10 April 2021

Golden Lantau

Lantau Yacht Club in Hong Kong has achieved Five Gold Anchor status on its first anniversary.

  • 4 January 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.

The land of dragons

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

  • 3 April 2021

Whale of a time

A truly out-of-this-world experience, snorkelling with whale sharks in Raja Ampat is one that just...

  • 22 July 2020

The Land of the Rising Sun

Whether wandering futuristic cities, enjoying a tea ceremony in a Buddhist temple or diving with...

  • 3 January 2020

The Land of Smiles

Over the past two decades, the yachting industry has been slowly growing throughout much of...

  • 2 December 2019

Yachting amid skyscrapers

Whether you're newly qualified or a seasoned captain, the prospect of a voyage to Singapore is...

  • 5 December 2019

Red dragon territory

Tropical archipelagos, surfing and coconut palms may not be the first things that spring to mind...

  • 3 December 2019

Enduring charm

Everywhere you look in this gentle isle, you’ll find friendly smiles and a welcoming, ancient...

  • 3 December 2019

Underwater delights

Indonesia’s Raja Ampat region is 40,000 square kilometres of reef and rainforest, beach and...

  • 3 December 2019
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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.

Islands in the mist

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

  • 21 July 2020

Cruising South-East Asia

With cruising on the rise in South-East Asia, we take a look at the current state of the yachting...

  • 21 July 2021

Where mother nature reigns

Beneath soaring canopies and surrounded by unbounded magical scenery, Aman’s three tented camps...

  • 12 October 2020

Welcome to Asia

From its quiet mountain villages to its frenetic city streets, Asia has many faces. A visiting...

  • 9 December 2019
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FEATURED

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

Super structure

Kobe City awards a large-scale marine project to the Superyacht Base consortium, with work on the...

  • 18 January 2025

Cruising with a conscience

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

  • 1 April 2021

Fuelling in the South Pacific

After five successful crossings of the South Pacific, one with a 60-foot game boat in convoy, John...

  • 16 April 2021

A world of possibility (Part III)

For the third part in our investigation into Asia's emerging yacht industry, we examine the...

  • 7 March 2021

A world of possibility (Part IV)

In the final part of our series on the superyacht yacht industry in Asia, we ponder if looser...

  • 28 March 2021

A world of possibility (Part II)

In the second part of our series focused on the rise of the superyacht industry in Asia, we focus...

  • 7 February 2021

A world of possibility (Part I)

The future is looking bright for Asia's superyacht industry. In this, the first in a four-part...

  • 7 January 2021
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