Cannes Yachting Festival & Monaco Yacht Show: Experience the French Riviera with Direct Berth

The Cannes Yachting Festival & the Monaco Yacht Show are two highly popular events dedicated to luxury yachting on the French Riviera. Held in two famous cities on the sunny French Riviera, these events showcase cutting-edge yachts and the latest yachts technology. Key figures in the industry come together, and guests get to experience the posh yacht lifestyle. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show, so you can enjoy your visit to the fullest.

If you’re planning to have your yacht at one of the festivals during this time, consider securing your berth through Direct Berth. We ensure your yacht’s presence is well accommodated by reserving your berth.

Exploring Barcelona’s Premier Marinas: Marina Vela and Marina Port Vell

Planning a yachting adventure in Barcelona? We got you! There are some important points to keep in mind to ensure the best experience. In this blog, we list the best moorings for yachts in Barcelona and introduce you to Direct Berth. For both experienced sailors and first-time visitors to this vibrant city, we offer plenty of choices to explore. There are many different moorings for yachts in Barcelona. Two popular ones are Marina Vela and Marina Port Vell and these marinas each have their own characteristics. We provide all the information you need. Curious why Barcelona is the perfect superyacht destination for your yacht? Read everything you want to know here.

Sell your mooring to Direct Berth

First, you buy a yacht. Then you buy a berth in a nice marina. After having spent quite some time in the same marina, you start looking for something new. Maybe another country or another Marina. Maybe you want to sell your yacht or buy a new one. Whatever the reason, the bottom line is that you want to resell your berth. At Direct Berth, we understand the process and the complications this transaction can bring. With all the issues involved, it is important to leave this to an expert. Each country is different and has tax obligations.

IGY acquires Marina Di Portisco

Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas), the world’s only global superyacht marina company, and Transport S.A.S., a leading Sardinian business conglomerate, have acquired the long-term concession rights to Marina di Portisco. The marina, re-branded IGY Portisco Marina, is located in the popular cruising waters of Sardinia’s northeast coast, boasting 589 berths with 41 superyacht berths and the ability to accommodate vessels up to 90 meters (295′).

Marina Port Ibiza with IPM Group

With a change of concession and management, the former Ibiza Magna is now to be known as Marina Port Ibiza. The marina has become part of the IPM-IMG Group, joining the portfolio of nautical facilities to which Marina Ibiza also belongs.

Explore Greece as new cruising destination

When it comes to exploring the Eastern Mediterranean, we highly recommend to look at Greece as new cruising destination. A destination that blends historic grandiose with unspoiled landscapes, berthing your superyacht here is also nothing short of the dream.

Choosing the Right Berth for your Private Vessel or Charter Yacht

Direct Berth International Brokerage division is solely dedicated to the sale, rent, and purchase of marina berths. By specializing in this niche market only, our knowledge and experience have led us to become a leading berth broker regardless of destination. From small yachts to luxury superyachts, we deal with the best destinations of choice for the discerning yacht owner.

Barcelona’s Latest Marina exclusive & Top class services

To moor in Marina Vela is to do so in the most unique, state-of-the-art area of Barcelona. Beside the beach and very close to the city centre, it will become an outstanding hub for shopping and upscale services around the marina.In Marina Vela Barcelona we have 130 moorings available for craft from 12 metres in length with the most up-to-date infrastructures, exclusive top class services and the utmost privacy.

Marinas in Spain & Impact for Yachts during COVID-19

Marina procedures during COVID-19 are rapidly changing and requires a day to day monitoring. Miguel Angel Serra, partner at Albors Galiano Portales the specialist in this matter is keeping us up to date on the situation.

No new marina developments in the Balearic?

As part of its campaign to protect the marine environment, the Balearic government recently issued a decree stating that no new marina developments would be permitted for the foreseeable future. Having made an assessment of all of the marinas and protected marine areas in the Balearic Islands, and finding that it would be almost impossible to find a suitable location for a new marina, the government wishes to maximize the capacity of existing facilities instead.