Barcelona Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona: Technical area now fully operational

April 14, 2011

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona offers a comprehensive service of dry docking and final preparation of yachts, which range from a simple inspection, hull cleaning and antifouling application to a complete refit. As well as having its own personnel to carry out these works, the marina employs some of the best professionals specialised in repair & refit of yachts. The first phase of the technical area, which has been operational since the beginning of this year, is now working at full capacity and has already exceeded the company’s expectations. ... read full story

Captains and crew enjoy the Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona Ski Weekend

March 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona organised a skiing weekend for captains and crew in Baqueira Beret, in the Catalan Pyrenees. ... read full story

North Wind Yachts Shipyard in Barcelona, Spain for Sale

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its shipyard, repair & refit facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The facilities at North Wind’s site in Barcelona include a fully equipped production hall measuring 60m in length x 30m wide x 23m high and a five-storey office with exceptional Mediterranean views. An external esplanade measuring close to 12,000m2 is also available for repair and refit works. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona Superyacht Marina Launches Spring promotion

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, the first marina in the Mediterranean specially conceived for superyachts, is offering one-week free dockage this Spring to yachts visiting the marina. This new commercial campaign is particularly targeting those superyachts coming back from the Caribbean in search of a facility that will allow them to prepare for the summer charter season. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92’s continued leadership through Yacht Carbon Offset

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 2009, Marina Barcelona 92 (MB´92) has invited superyacht refit clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. MB’92’s optional programme continues to attract participation from leading yachts, and is delivered in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina, Barcelona reaches 12.5 million Euros in superyacht berth sales

December 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina, Barcelona has consolidated itself within the superyacht industry after 20 months of operations. The project of a full service marina for superyachts is making good progress with the opening of the technical area’s first phase. ... read full story

Azimut Eco-Yacht Magellano 50 Praised at The Catalan Boat Show, Barcelona

December 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Barcelona welcomed the Azimut Magellano 50 enthusiastically. The Magellano which has become a benchmark for sustainable boating throughout the world is constructed in line with eco-standards and materials and capable of providing a 13% saving in fuel costs thanks to a hybrid engine and the particular shape of its hull. ... read full story

49th Barcelona International Boat Show to support the recovery of the yachting sector

November 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Barcelona International Boat Show held from the 6th to the 14th of November at the Gran Via exhibition centre, the Espanya dock and Port Vell in Barcelona will feature 354 national and foreign exhibitors from 31 countries. ... read full story