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Inside Clive Palmer's new $40million superyacht 'Australia' complete with hot tub, VIP suite and outdoor bar

• Mining billionaire Clive Palmer's new $40million superyacht arrived in Brisbane  
• The 56-metre Italian designed and built vessel is patriotically named 'Australia' 
• Yacht has two sundecks, an outdoor and indoor bar, a jacuzzi, and a VIP suite 

By Brett Lackey For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 10:36 EDT, 19 October 2021 | Updated: 04:25 EDT, 20 October 2021

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Billionaire Clive Palmer has bought a $40million superyacht patriotically named 'Australia'. 

The Queensland based mining tycoon has moored the 56m vessel in the Brisbane River with the international crew currently undergoing two weeks quarantine. 

The yacht is an upgrade from his previous 35m Sunseeker $8million runabout, the Nancy Jean. 

Mr Palmer bought the superyacht (pictured) previously named Bash in December for about $40million 

The owner's suite comes complete with an office, walk-in wardrobe and private bathroom (pictured) 

Italian company Benetti created his new yacht in 2012, which has been previously named Bash and Ulysses. 

Mr Palmer made the purchase in December after the 12 guest and 12 crew capacity vessel had been on the market since 2019. 

The yacht includes two sundecks, an outdoor and indoor bar, a jacuzzi, a VIP suite with bridge deck views, and an owner's suite complete with an office, walk-in wardrobe, and private bathroom. 

Mr Palmer - also the chairman of his United Australia Party - enjoys entertaining on his yachts along the Brisbane River, Gold Coast and Hamilton Island. 

He's been splurging recently buying several luxury canal-front home on the Gold Coast and a $20million Sovereign Island mega-mansion. 

As well as his mining businesses he owns a number of luxury golfing resorts along the Queensland Coast. 

The 'Australia' has a sundeck and jacuzzi on the top level (pictured) perfect for entertaining guests

Mr Palmer and his wife Anna (pictured) have been splurging on properties recently 

He is worth about $13billion, according the the Australian Financial Review.  

His plans for the next federal election have also taken another step as he called for candidates to stand for his United Australia Party.

Mr Palmer says he has a significant war chest for his next tilt at Canberra, and claims his campaign will outspend the two major parties.

'I am encouraging our members to take the next step in creating a new era in Australian history by nominating to become an endorsed United Australia Party candidate for the 2022 Federal Election,' he said in a statement on Friday.

The UAP is calling for nominations for representatives in all states and territories to run for positions in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

'With a strong field of candidates and our tens of thousands of members behind us, we will do our very best to win the next Federal Election,' Mr Palmer said.

The yacht features a 10-person formal dining room (pictured) and an indoor and outdoor bar 

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‘Yachts at the top’: power, privacy and privilege in the world of Australian superyachts

Superyachts are floating markers of power and luxury, and sales are booming. As Australia hopes to lure more of the vessels and their elite clientele, what do we know about this world?

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Visible from the footpath at the water’s edge, the superyachts berthed at Melbourne City Marina bob gently up and down, their sleek and shiny exteriors reflecting the placid waters below.

For me, and most people on this planet, this is about as close as we are likely to get to a superyacht. In Australia, that’s a pleasurecraft longer than 24 metres. Internationally, the starting length is 30 metres. The City of Melbourne recently spent $1.97m upgrading Victoria Harbour, including its four superyacht berths, to fit vessels up to 67 metres long. But for the tiny portion of the world’s ultra wealthy for whom superyacht size is a matter of concern, 67 metres is fairly moderate. The longest privately owned superyacht in the world is the 180-metre Azzam, reportedly built for the former president of the United Arab Emirates , the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Superyachts are markers of power and extravagance. They are floating, transportable six-star hotels, capable of including everything from nail parlours to gyms, helipads and boardrooms, marble bathrooms and priceless art, as well as what the industry calls “toys” – from jet skis worth the equivalent of the average Australian worker’s salary to private submarines worth millions.

In a recent memoir, the longtime Australian seafarer and superyacht captain Brendan O’Shannassy writes: “Until space travel becomes a commercial reality, [superyachts] are the greatest display of wealth on the planet.”

For all their capacity to allow long-distance travel in extreme luxury, though, superyachts aren’t frequent visitors to Australian waters. The local industry has been lobbying to change that, and state and federal governments have made superyacht-friendly moves, hitching millions of dollars in public infrastructure upgrades and tax concessions to claims that these will bring millions in economic benefits to every port in which a vessel makes anchor.

But despite public money going towards establishing and upgrading infrastructure that is only accessible to the very privileged few, there’s been little public scrutiny of this elite industry.

S uperyachts are not super common, although their numbers are growing. Sales company Edmiston recently estimated that the global fleet comprised a total of 5,892 vessels – representing an increase of 44% over the last decade. Most of those yachts are between 30 and 50 metres (4,957); 13% are between 50 and 80 metres (753) and 3% are over 80 metres (182).

There are only about 120 superyachts owned by Australians, concentrated mostly around Sydney Harbour and south-east Queensland. About half of them are charter vessels. It’s likely all of them have, at some point, been through Captain Richard Morris’s hands.

Fresh off the plane from the Dubai Boat Show, Morris tells Guardian Australia that he got his start in the merchant navy at 17, before landing a job as a deckhand two years later on the 86-metre superyacht Nabila, owned by the influential and extravagant Saudi arms dealer, fixer and liaison of presidents and tycoons Adnan Khashoggi. Nabila was Khashoggi’s third yacht and the height of ostentatious luxury when it launched in 1980. Its 100 rooms included Italian hand-carved onyx bathrooms, a patisserie, a movie theatre, a hair salon, a hospital with an operating theatre, and 320 metres of Italian leather upholstery. When Khashoggi’s empire began to decay in the late 80s, he sold Nabila to Donald Trump for $29m – considered a bargain – with the businessman who would later become US president renaming the yacht the Trump Princess .

Morris, meanwhile, left Nabila after a year and began building his own career as a seafarer, becoming a captain at just 27 and a master mariner. He moved ashore in 1999 and was hired by NSW Maritime to build a new superyacht marina in Rozelle Bay.

“That was the beginning of superyachting in Australia,” Morris says. “Prior to that, only a few people here had superyachts, because there was the tall poppy syndrome – high net wealth Australians were reluctant to show their extreme wealth.”

The Sydney Olympics in 2000 changed that, Morris says. The marina development was partly to accommodate the super wealthy who were planning to bring their yachts down for the Games. Morris managed the marina for the next decade, before moving into local superyacht sales and charters.

The Sydney experience is one that the industry is keen to replicate for the forthcoming Brisbane Olympics. The mining magnate Gina Rinehart may have been lampooned by the public in 2021 when she complained that she had nowhere to moor her yacht in Brisbane , but the Queensland Labor government appears to agree it should invest in more superyacht infrastructure. It’s had a multiyear superyacht strategy since 2018, and in May last year it was updated and extended to take the Olympics into account.

Its listed achievements so far include $28m to upgrade the Cairns Marine Precinct, $2.87m for a 160-metre superyacht berth on the Gold Coast, and planning for 80-metre superyacht facilities and additional marinas in new developments on the Spit. Its stated goal is for Queensland to be “world recognised as the major superyacht hub in the Asia-Pacific region”. Economic modelling for industry lobby group Superyacht Australia argues the 2032 Games presents “an unparalleled opportunity to springboard the sector on to the global stage and demonstrate the prosperity the sector can support in Australia”. It hopes Australia will reach 8% of the global market – that’s 533 vessels – in the next three years, which it says will yield hundreds of millions of dollars in direct economic benefits.

Until just prior to the pandemic, superyachts could not come to Australia without the owner paying a hefty tax on the vessel, with the visiting multimillion-dollar vessels treated as though they were being imported permanently into the country. That changed with the passage of the Special Recreational Vessels Act 2019. The act, which relieves the owner of having to pay import duties including GST, was hitched as a rider to various unrelated bills by the Coalition government until it was passed as a standalone just before Christmas in 2019.

The legislation allows foreign vessels to be chartered while in Australian waters, with GST payable only on the charter itself.

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The then member for the Queensland seat of Dawson, George Christensen, claimed it as a pet project. “I have been very, very pushy in getting this legislation to come forward,” Christensen said at the time.

Christensen claimed the bill was “just about ensuring that local communities can get some of the coin that these people drop”. Labor passed the bill with minor amendments.

Since then, six superyachts have applied for a temporary licence, with just four making the trip.

‘It’s your world’

The industry estimates that the local market for superyacht charter or purchase is 1% of the population. It sees it as a subset of the cruise market, which is estimated to capture about 5% of Australians.

It’s hard to ignore the symbolism of that figure, the 1%. Morris’s anecdotes help to illustrate just how that plays out in practice. In 2011, the manager of U2 called him, he recalls, hoping to find a suitable superyacht for the band who were dissatisfied with the crowds at the Park Hyatt. (He was unable to find one that met the band’s specific desires.) That same year, Morris put up the actor Kevin Spacey in the 37-metre Tango during Spacey’s run as Richard III in Sam Mendes’s production that toured Sydney’s Lyric theatre.

“Dinner was at 1am and [Spacey’s] guests would leave at 4am. Then the yacht would move to Rose Bay and he’d sleep till midday, and then come back and do it all again,” Morris says.

“It’s an option for these very high-profile people. They’re anchored in the middle of the harbour. The level of security and discretion that a superyacht provides is much better than any hotel. They can control their world. And that’s the essence of yachting – it’s your world.”

When Covid lockdowns hit, owners of superyachts raced to their vessels, escaping up to the Great Barrier Reef instead of staying at home, Morris says. The associated freedom saw a boom in superyacht sales in 2021 . Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, however, superyachts have also become associated with sanctioned Russian oligarchs. Not without reason: they represented 30% of the global market. Documents recently revealed, for example, that the former Chelsea FC boss Roman Abramovich owned 16 superyachts , a full eight of which were support vessels for the 162.5-metre A$649.5m Eclipse he’d had built in 2010.

Morris says there were Russians who had planned to come to Australia prior to the war – one of whom was going to contract him to manage his yacht. It would have put millions through his business. The sanctions, though, have “put the fear of God through the industry”, he says.

“If I was managing a Russian yacht I would have gotten rid of it. It’s so lucrative, though, that a lot of people didn’t. I’m glad that the Russian client didn’t come. Sure, I missed out on huge revenue, but that’s not the point.”

T he 2032 Olympics aren’t the local industry’s only goal. Another is to bring more vessels to Australia to make use of the shipyards – mainly in Queensland and Western Australia – for maintenance, retrofitting and building. Another still is to increase the number of Australians joining the superyacht workforce.

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On Facebook groups like Superyacht Crew , keen industry up-and-comers post pictures of themselves – snorkelling, in uniform, sipping a glass of wine in a party dress – alongside their formal qualifications and experience. The semi-casual CV comes with added notes about the seafarer’s personality, including whether or not they have tattoos (being tattoo-free appears to be a selling point).

Employment standards, however, can vary. Commercially registered yachts available for charter, which usually have permanent captain and crew despite the rotating guest list, are bound by the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, which lays out minimum standards of employment, including legally enforceable contracts, maximum working hours per week, shore leave and annual leave entitlements, and the right to return to your country of residence for free. Enforcement of those standards is the responsibility of the country under whose flag the ship sails, and yachts chartering out of Australia need to be registered here.

Private yachts are a different story. They are not automatically covered by the Maritime Labour Convention, and employment contracts are often managed by owners’ personal office staff. Non-disclosure agreements are common, and rumours abound that upsetting the wrong people on board can see you unceremoniously dumped at the nearest port.

Superyacht crew in Australia are not covered by any union-based collective bargaining agreements. The Maritime Union of Australia national secretary, Paddy Crumlin, tells Guardian Australia that the MUA doesn’t have a real presence among the superyacht labour force, but alleges exploitation and harassment are rife. Morris vehemently rejects this, saying the working conditions on superyachts are “exceptional”, better than cruising or commercial shipping, higher paid, and far exceeding the minimums set by the Maritime Labour Convention.

Guardian Australia was unable to speak to any junior superyacht crew directly, despite attempts, but a survey of 402 superyacht crew members conducted by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network in 2018 described them as mainly well paid. More than 90% of survey respondents – male and female – said they felt safe on board, though 53% of female crew said they had experienced discrimination, harassment or bullying from owners, other crew or guests, compared with 30% of men, who most commonly experienced it from captains or other senior crew. The level of work-related stress was high, particularly among women.

No matter who ultimately owns them, private yachts are likely to be flying what the industry calls a “flag of convenience”, which can make standards harder to enforce, as the boat can spend very little, if any, time in its country of registration. Flags of convenience are a common maritime business practice, though, including in cruising and freight. And the results can be ironic: a cursory registry search of some high-profile private superyachts reveals, for example, that the mining magnate Andrew Forrest’s 58.2-metre Pangaea Ocean Explorer – which will shortly carry out environmental surveys on the DNA of ocean life, assisted by $3m in federal funding to Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation – sails under the Jamaican flag. Clive Palmer’s 56-metre $40m yacht, despite being patriotically named Australia , is registered in Malta.

Control, chameleons and seasick fish

What is it that draws the ultra rich to yachting?

“Control,” says David Good, the chief executive of industry peak body Superyachts Australia. “You can control the itinerary, who is on board and what food is going to be served. During the pandemic, when you were on board was probably the only time you could fully take control of who was going to be with you and your family. Covid was probably one of the best things that ever happened to boating in general.”

Sam Sorgiovanni concurs. He’s used to catering to the whims of wealth: a sought-after designer based in Western Australia with about 35 years of experience, Sorgiovanni estimates he’s designed at least 20 superyachts. The biggest challenges usually relate to balancing functionality with the budget constraints of the commissioner. But some design requests are more complicated.

For the Nirvana, Sorgiovanni says his company designed two onboard terrariums for chameleons, water dragons, turtles and frogs, and a separate cricket facility to breed the reptiles’ food. The terrarium included curtains to shield the animals from the disco lights of an adjacent salon. On Anastasia and Barbara – owned by the same Russian billionaire as Nirvana – the designers were asked to include fish tanks. Unfortunately, they later discovered, fish kept in a tank on a boat die – from seasickness.

The origin of most of the super wealth that fuels superyacht ownership is natural resources, Sorgiovanni says. But criticism of the industry, he says, echoing Morris, is “tall poppy syndrome”.

“Yachting is the greatest redistribution of wealth around. Although it is for the privileged few, if you take a 100-metre yacht, there’s 50 crew on board, they’re all being paid, they’ve all got families, and wherever that yacht goes, especially if we’re allowing them to come into charter, as soon as it pulls into port … it would be millions generated every time the vessel comes in,” he says.

“It’s a pyramid. We’ve got the yachts at the top, and a pyramid of suppliers underneath it.”

S altwater and air is hard on boats, and superyachts require a lot of money for upkeep, and a lot of maintenance. So when an owner abandons ship, the vessels suddenly become very large and very unwieldy public burdens.

In February, the government of Antigua and Barbuda claimed and put up for auction the 82-metre Alfa Nero, which it said had been abandoned in Falmouth Harbour since early last year. The owner is rumoured to be the Russian oligarch Andrey Guryev; Guryev has denied owning the yacht, according to other reports.

That same month, the 29-metre superyacht Nakoa broke free of its moorings in Honolua Bay in north-west Maui, Hawaii, and drifted before running hard aground in shallow water, peppered by rocks and reef.

The US Coast Guard seized jurisdiction of the yacht after its owner, the charter mogul Jim Jones, informed authorities that he would not organise or pay for the boat’s salvage. Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a series of statements that Jones would instead receive a bill of at least US$460,000 for the salvage effort, and may face further penalties and possible legal action.

Facing widespread criticism, Jones told Honolulu media that he was “taking responsibility” for the matter. “We’ve been talking to the DLNR to let them know we’re not leaving them with the bill,” Jones said. “We’re not running.”

Timely and safe salvage was important to the local community but also to the environment. The grounding occurred just outside a significant marine conservation zone, and the yacht struck and damaged at least 30 corals and live rocks, its hull leaking diesel into the reef. Footage of the wreck circulated on social media, where commenters raged about the fuel seeping into the pristine water and the damage to the reef.

It took contractors three salvage attempts over nearly two weeks to dislodge the 122-tonne Nakoa. On 5 March, three tugboats managed to drag it back into the water. As they set off to tow the yacht to Honolulu, a pod of humpback whales surfaced and escorted the boats out of the bay, away from the marine sanctuary.

The Nakoa never made it back to dock . Halfway to Honolulu, the yacht began listing heavily. Unable to be dragged any further, it was scuttled in the deep channel between the islands of Maui and Molokai, and left to sink to the ocean floor.

The whales swam on.

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What it’s like to cruise Australia’s Great Barrier Reef by superyacht

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's best yacht destinations – so it's no surprise that the cruising grounds of Australia are hosting the next season of hit superyacht TV show Below Deck . Sophia Wilson discovers the region's highlights on board 35 metre My Spirit ...

Rumours of the Great Barrier Reef’s death have been greatly exaggerated. It certainly took a hit from coral bleaching in 2015 and 2017, caused by heat stress from global warming and El Niño, but local experts dismiss rumours that this natural wonderland has lost its magic. “Yes, we have had coral bleaching in places, yes, we have had cyclone damage but the reef is huge,” says Captain Martin Debanks of 35 metre Australian-flagged My Spirit , which is my base during my time in the region. “I could take you out for two weeks and you wouldn’t see any bleaching or any dead reef. All you would see is vibrant colours and wonderful fish life.”

He says he is spoilt for choice in terms of destinations to take guests from Cairns. “Just outside the port, 16 miles away, we have Fitzroy Island, which is just stunning, and then five hours away you have got Opal Reef, which has amazing diving and snorkelling,” he says. “If we leave here early evening then the next morning we are at Lizard Island, which is one of the best anchorages in the world.”

Lizard Island, a sacred site for the Dingaal aboriginal people, was named by Captain Cook when he visited the island in 1770, climbing to its peak to work out how to navigate out through the reef. Today, as well as being a picturesque anchorage, it is also home to the exclusive Lizard Island Resort, which offers 40 rooms and villas with 24 private beaches. The resort was devastated by Cyclone Ita in 2014 and then hit by Cyclone Nathan in 2015 just days before it was due to reopen, but has now been rebuilt again, this time with minimalist, Scandinavian style interiors.

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Beyond the scampering monitor lizards, a daily changing menu of local seafood and a spa that offers La Biosthétique skin treatments, the real lure of this resort is its abundant marine life. “It’s a green zone so you can’t fish there and the fish know that,” says Captain Debanks. “We will often be having dinner on the aft deck and there will be lemon sharks, giant grouper and all sorts of fish life just hanging out in the underwater lights.”

True to the captain’s words, before I jump into the water in the island’s Watson’s Bay I spot a couple of blacktip sharks and a huge grouper. Being a “pommy”, throwing myself into the water with sharks – albeit ones less than a metre long – doesn’t come naturally. However, after a bit of cajoling I am persuaded and the underwater scene is worth the jeopardy. There is no sign of cyclone damage and hundreds of multicoloured fish zigzag in and out of the mosaic of hard and soft corals. But the real spectacles are the giant clams, Tridacna gigas, which look as if they have gorged on Alice in Wonderland’s “eat me” cakes, measuring up to two metres wide.

This snorkelling is a fraction of the underwater adventure on offer: the island also enjoys access to the Ribbon Reefs, including the famous Cod Hole dive site, home to a group of friendly potato cod that weigh up to 100kg each.

Back on the mainland, Cairns may be known as the “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” but the excitement in this corner of Australia is not just in the water. Cascading down to meet the cerulean waters of the reef is the Daintree rainforest, thought to be 60 million years older than the Amazon rainforest. A section of Daintree was opened to the public just over 20 years ago with the introduction of a 7.5 kilometre cable car ride that gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the lush canopy below.

After watching water plunge over the 125 metre Barron Falls in the middle of the forest, we head to Barron Falls Estate for the further thrill of a quad bike tour. Owner Perry Marshall leads us around his “backyard” and shows off some of the tallest and most distinctive rainforest trees – including a yellow penda tree that is thought to be more than 1,000 years old and a crow’s ash with spectacular roots that burst from the tree in giant ribbons.

We pull to a stop in the middle of the forest by a brook and are greeted with a barbecue lunch and a selection of tropical fruit, including dragon fruit, custard apple and mamey sapote. There’s more excitement after lunch when Marshall announces that one of his specially positioned cameras has spotted a cassowary, the large flightless bird. We set off down twisting dirt tracks crisscrossing streams and, once there, Marshall manages to lure the cassowary out from the bushes with a handful of bananas. Despite its fearsome reputation, which comes from its potentially fatal clawed kick, I feel fortunate to be so close to this shy and endangered creature.

With so much to offer both on land and in the sea, it is easy to see why so many superyachts, including 126 metre Octopus , 50 metre Legacy and 74 metre Plvs Vltra , have all spent time in Cairns in recent months. I, however, am heading approximately 300 nautical miles south to take in the Whitsundays – another jewel in the Great Barrier Reef’s crown. The 74 islands, which are mostly uninhabited, are a treasure trove of bottle green forests, white sands and coral-filled waters.

The most famous of these hallowed sailing grounds is Hamilton Island . It was bought in 2003 by the late Robert Oatley, the owner of eight-time Sydney to Hobart winning yacht Wild Oats XI . He invested hundreds of millions of dollars to transform the island into one of the most sought-after luxury holiday destinations in the world. We head by helicopter for lunch at Qualia, the island’s most exclusive property. Located on the northernmost point of the island, its 60 pavilions, with floor-to-ceiling windows and private decks with panoramic views of the Coral Sea, have been frequented by celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Miranda Kerr and Leonardo DiCaprio. Drinking a glass of chilled Charles Heidsieck in the Long Pavilion before dining on fresh seafood in the beachfront restaurant, it’s easy to see why it’s a popular superyacht stop-off. Visiting guests who don’t mind getting their feet wet can tender in to the beach or make use of the island’s marina, before being whisked up to Qualia in a golf cart for lunch or spa services.

Superyachts wanting to spend more time in the Whitsundays can use Abell Point Marina on the mainland at Airlie Beach as a base. Able to accommodate yachts up to 60 metres, it is also a great location for enjoying activities on the mainland. “We encourage guests to also explore what is on shore,” says the marina’s marketing manager Joscelyn O’Keefe. “You can scuba dive with platypus in their natural environment in the Broken River or see the kangaroos on the beach at sunrise at Cape Hillsborough.”

The marina is also a great starting point for a helicopter tour of the Hardy Reef, 50 kilometres offshore. As we fly in it is humbling to see the seemingly never-ending reef stretching away below us – it’s the real-life version of pictures I remember from school textbooks. “It’s nice around the islands but out here is something else,” says our pilot. I don’t disagree. This area of reef is famous for its aptly named Heart Reef. The perfect heart shape is just 17 metres in diameter and our pilot kindly hovers back and forth so that we can get our envy-inducing Instagram snaps. From there the flight takes us on to Whitehaven Beach, seven kilometres of white sands that are the most photographed in Australia. Local legend has it that its sand is so pure that it was used to make the glass for the Hubble Space Telescope in the 1970s.

It’s hard to comprehend that two such beautiful spots can exist mere kilometres from each other but this part of the world never stops surprising me. To maintain these magical locations, says David Good, CEO of Superyachts Australia, “we need advocates for the reef. People need to come here to experience it so that they can help protect its future.” This is a mindset shared by the superyacht community of North Queensland. John Rumney, of Great Barrier Reef Legacy, says of the global warming that led to coral bleaching: “It’s a global issue, not just a Great Barrier Reef issue.” The organisation wants vessels to visit to experience its  natural beauty and to help join the global fight against climate change.

It is safe to say I am an advocate for the Great Barrier Reef and you should be too. But don’t go there because you think the reef is going to disappear, go there because it is a region full of wonders both above and below the surface.

Top experiences in North Queensland

For wildlife

Head to the Cairns Wildlife Dome at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, where a koala is always on hand for the perfect photo opportunity (they smell like eucalyptus cough drops). The hotel is also home to a casino, rooftop pool and the award-winning fine dining restaurant Tamarind.

For lunch with a view

Thala Beach Nature Reserve Resort, on the stunning coastal road between Cairns and Port Douglas, offers lunch in the treetops at its Osprey’s restaurant with dishes such as seared yellowfin tuna with romesco sauce and seafood laksa made with tiger prawns, mussels and reef fish.

For the catch of the day

For a relaxed experience dine at Prawn Star, two eat-in trawlers that are berthed next to each other at Cairns’s Marlin Marina and serve up fresh platters of prawns, oysters and bugs (a species of slipper lobster).

For a cocktail

Mt Uncle Distillery is North Queensland’s first and only distillery – try its Botanic Australis Bushfire Smoked Gin, which uses 14 native botanicals and has a highly distinctive flavour. Alternatively, Hemingway’s restaurant at Abell Point Marina has opened a new Garden Bar, serving sunset cocktails and tapas style plates.

For a spa day

The Cacao Indulgence treatment at Spa Qualia offers couples a full body aromatic chocolate oil massage, hair and scalp treatment and private use of a Roman bubble bath with a chocolate platter and a glass of champagne.

First published in the September 2018 edition of Boat International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.

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An inexhaustible source of adventure, Australia is the quintessential superyacht destination. Overflowing with iconic destinations that bask in the country’s infectious laid-back style, it is no wonder Australia is an enduring favourite for sport, adventure and natural wonders.

 With an eclectic mix of unique experiences, there are memories to be made in Australia that simply cannot be found anywhere else. Escape to a country that in one moment will leave you in awe at its untouched natural beauty, and the next throw you into the very heart of the some of the world’s most exhilarating events. Beaches are more than a spectacular blend of sand and sea in this colourful country; they’re a lifestyle and inhabit every piece of Australia’s coastal character, from the boho fashion of the locals to the delicious seafood cuisine served in waterfront restaurants.

Australia boasts an all-year-round cruising calendar, outstanding tourism experiences and world-renowned refit and maintenance facilities that welcome the global superyacht fleet. For those willing to indulge their inner hedonist, Australia is the ultimate superyacht playground.

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Summer and Winter cruising seasons afford Australia an irresistible outdoor spirit that lasts 365 days a year – rather fortunate given the abundance of experiences that await…

A country surrounded by water, Australia is a superyacht haven. Ranging from unspoilt, secluded stretches of glowing white sands to towel-strewn golden paradises and rough surfing havens, beach-lovers will never be disappointed here. Diversity reigns supreme in this huge island nation, where a cruising itinerary can encompass an amazing range of sights not found anywhere else in the world.

From the stunning coral reefs of Queensland, to the spectacular waterways of New South Wales and the crocodile-filled waterholes of the Northern Territory, Australia is a truly unique yachting experience. The kaleidoscopic colours of the Great Barrier Reef are the pinnacle of any diver’s fantasy. From Port Douglas down to Bundaberg stretches 300,000 square kilometres of coral cays, brimming with marine treasures and exquisite sea life. There is simply no better destination for water-based activities.

Not all of the adventure is concentrated at sea. Step inland and discover Australia’s diverse flora and fauna, along with a rich Aboriginal culture. Stop off to play with kangaroos, koalas and wombats or sample fine wines at one of Australia’s exemplary vineyards. The rugged beauty of The Kimberley and Tropical North Queensland presents the opportunity to learn something new. Immerse yourself in 50,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art, brush up on your bush tucker skills or get an awe-inspiring perspective of it all from the sky.

For those who can’t stay too long away from the hustle and bustle of a city, world-class marina facilities in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne can take you right back into the action. Sydney is perfect for a long weekend of luxury comforts, fine dining, and high-end shopping. New Year’s Eve onboard a superyacht with the backdrop of Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge is certainly one for every owner’s bucket list. Head down to Melbourne, the events capital, for some of the world’s best events. From the Harbour, you are a short tender cruise from the major sporting events held throughout the year, including the Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup and Australian Open. Alternatively, a short walk down the newly renovated dockside will bring you to the Marvel Stadium, where leading artists flock to perform.

Indulge in infinite luxury

No matter where in the country your itinerary may take you, Australia’s highlife is never far away.

Premium superyacht marinas scattered across the islands lead into luxurious five-star resorts, leaving your yacht in good care while you delve into an authentic barefoot island retreat. Ideal for groups carrying a wide demographic, the Whitsunday Islands offer everything from chic beach glamour to high-octane water sports.

Should you wish to venture into Australia’s richly diverse regions, the Luxury Lodges of Australia will welcome you in sumptuous style. A collection of the finest lodges and camps around Australia, Luxury Lodges offers over 250 individual experiences and activities that connect guests to Australia’s most breath-taking locations, unlocking their curiosity and adventure-seeking spirit. The standards of comfort and service in Australia’s high-end heritage sites are parallel to that of a stay onboard one of the finest superyachts. Whether overlooking the Ningaloo Reef on Australia’s West Coast, staying in the world-renowned Barossa Valley wine region in Southern Australia or dining underneath the iconic Ayers Rock in the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, the Lodges deliver a truly special experience.

If you prefer not to stray too far from the natural playground of the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands offer a selection of high-end luxury resorts. Surrounded by a bewitching blend of sublime landscapes, intriguing marine life and infinitely perfect anchorages, the tropical coast marinas offer something for every superyacht party. Superyacht owners have enthused that being able to explore the coastal towns without the need for a security detail has added a special touch to their Australian exploits.

World-class superyacht facilities

Nowhere else in the world can a superyacht sit so detached and isolated yet still be within a short cruise from premier, state-of-the-art shipyard facilities. Australia has a thriving refit and maintenance industry that has benefitted recently from significant investment to cater to larger vessels, meaning no project is too complex.

All along the East Coast there is an array of shipyards that constantly makes sure the South Pacific superyacht fleet is well serviced and pristine. The capabilities available are not to be understated. In Cairns, the world’s largest Mobile Boat Hoist at BSE Maritime Solutions gives the area significant pulling, and lifting, power. The City can accommodate superyachts of up to 140m in length, while highly experienced agents take great care in providing everything needed for a seamless transition from or to life at sea. Cairns itself provides the perfect setting for a superyacht homeport, situated between the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, two World Heritage listed natural wonders.

Queensland’s vibrant South East region boasts a similarly impressive offering. The well-established facilities in Brisbane and the Gold Coast have given the green light to significant investments as they prepare for an influx of visiting superyachts. Rivergate Marina & Shipyard has its own prominent international reputation, having completed over 250 superyacht projects since opening in 2006. Rivergate’s positioning on the Brisbane River provides easy access to both the bustling city and the immaculate cruising grounds of Australia and the South Pacific.

The Australia Marine Complex in Henderson, Western Australia is home to Echo Yachts and Silver Yachts, both multi-award-winning superyacht builders with glowing international reputations. The delivery of 84m trimaran White Rabbit by Echo Yachts in 2018 earned worldwide acclaim for reimagining the possibilities of comfort and efficiency onboard a superyacht. Superyacht projects undertaken in Australia not only benefit from the thousands of specialised trades that surround each facility and the historic expertise in aluminium, but also from the significant exchange rate advantage of the Australian Dollar.

New possibilities

With the intimacy of a small island and the might of a first world country, Australia is the South Pacific superyacht hub with a perfect balance to ensure there is never a dull moment. Some of the world’s largest superyachts frequent the sanctuary of Tropical North Queensland’s marinas as a homeport and gateway to the excitement of the South Pacific islands. Hollywood star Will Smith became the first to officially charter a foreign flagged superyacht in Australia following the passage of new legislation in 2019. Since then, interest in superyacht charters has blossomed from the tropical northern areas down to the isolated splendour of Tasmania.

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GHOST 1 is a stunning 87’ Warren S87. GHOST was built without compromise and fitted out with the pinnacle of relaxation and comfort in mind. GHOST is based on the iconic Sydney Harbour, and is available for charter on the entire east coast of Australia. GHOST is a high-speed yacht and boasts a huge open plan design and full length retractable sun roof. The main deck integrates the dining, saloon and aft deck into one ideal area for entertaining making GHOST the ideal choice for luxury functions.

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• Guest cabins sleep 6 to 8 guests

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Meet The Jackson, Sydney Harbour’s New Superyacht Set To Hit The Waters This Summer

By jess gauci / cool sh*t , play , sydney / 15 december 2021.

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Summer in sydney harbour just got boujee with the addition of this $15-million-dollar vessel & three levels of luxury..

There are few ways better to spend a hot summers day than on a boat in Sydney Harbour, and one of those ways is on a superyacht. Lucky for those who like to spend their weekends cruising the Harbour, there’s a spanking new vessel to host you and it’s coming this summer. Introducing The Jackson, the luxurious new water experience boasting three beautifully designed levels of drinking and dining experiences and uninterrupted 360-degree views of Sydney Harbour.

The Jackson was designed to be as accessible as possible combining affordability & practicality while still being luxurious. Guests can board The Jackson from multiple pickup points including King Street Wharf near the Barangaroo Precinct, Jetty 6 at Circular Quay and even Manly & Rose Bay upon reservation.

Arriving in Sydney in late December, you’ll be able to book your table or event for the very first departure in late January 2022. Sign up now to be amongst the first onboard and go in the draw to win a $500 voucher to enjoy an exclusive experience on The Jackson.

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With varied geographical regions,  Australia  boasts diverse landscapes and ecosystems to explore on a superyacht charter holiday. From diving in the world-famous  Great Barrier Reef  to island hopping in  The Whitsundays ,  Australian  yacht charters offer thrilling experiences.

Australia’s  uniqueness allows guests to experience both tropical beauty and pure luxury. Each charter destination has its remarkable story and is matched by a world-class superyacht. Here are 10 superyachts you can charter in  Australia  today:

The newest built charter yacht to enter  Australia  will be cruising  The Whitsundays .  AIX  offers innovation rarely seen on a 44.50m superyacht. Accommodating 10 guests over 5 cabins, with the master cabin designed as a private apartment of 147 square meters, organised on three levels with indoor and outdoor areas offering direct access to her foredeck pool.  AIX  is the ultimate charter yacht for guests as they can enjoy her 100-square meter beach club connecting them to the ocean.

DE LISLE III

Recently out of a refit, 42m  DE LISLE III  is refreshed and ready to deliver memorable charters along the  Southern Great Barrier Reef . She offers luxury spread over four levels by combining indoor-outdoor free-flowing spaces. Accommodating 8 guests in 4 cabins with renovated VIP bathroom, including a new double monsoon shower. In addition, guests can enjoy the new six-person jacuzzi with instant heating, the ungraded sundeck offering ample exterior living areas and much more. Allow the crew of  DE LISLE III  to create an incredible experience by customising the charter to the guests’ needs – including a masseuse on board, a private dive guide or engaging a marine biologist to bring an education element to the charter experience.

INFINITY PACIFIC

INFINITY PACIFIC  is the perfect superyacht for entertaining guests on her sundeck, which includes a large family Jacuzzi and a vast undercover area with a full-service bar. She allows charterers to relax in her voluminous 5-cabin interior, accommodating 10 guests. Cruising the  Southern Great Barrier Reef,  guests can enjoy the hospitality onboard as Captain Sean, Chief Stew Sarah, and the rest of the team are knowledgeable and provide attention to detail.

GHOST II  can easily be spotted cruising  Sydney  Harbour with her striking black hull. The 37m superyacht is suitable for an indulgent holiday or active experience, offering a large sun deck, lounge area, full bar and large deck jacuzzi. She features spacious, elegant interiors with a large panoramic master cabin and saloon windows. She can accommodate 12 guests in 5 cabins.  GHOST II  and her crew pride themselves on delivering a truly  Australian  experience with a focus on locally sourced food.

This exquisite 36m superyacht offers interior and exterior spaces for all guests to lounge and relax. As she cruises  Port Douglas and Lizard Island , guests can move towards the aft deck as it provides large sun pads, a bespoke 10-seater dining table and luxurious corner lounges. Guests can move inside through panoramic glass doors to unwind in the expansive open-plan salon. She accommodates 8 guests in 4 cabins, all with their ensuites, most refined details, and materials.

35m  POPS  was launched in March 2019 by the renowned Sunseeker yard. Based in Airlie Beach, the gateway to  The Whitsundays , she is the ideal yacht for island hopping and outer reef experiences. She accommodates 12 guests in 5 cabins, and her key features include Sleipner zero-speed stabilisers, sundeck jacuzzi and regular predator performance. In addition,  POPS  offers extensive sun lounging areas and is the perfect superyacht for those seeking ultimate relaxation. The adventurous and state-of-the-art design delivers the most modern charter yacht in the region.

35m  PARADISE  is one of the finest superyachts available for charter in  The Kimberley, Western Australia . She accommodates 10 guests in 5 cabins with modern and contemporary interior designs.  PARADISE  is unique for her South American walnut flooring with accents in high-gloss Ebony, providing a nice contrast with the light soft furnishings and decor found throughout.

Located in  Port Douglas, North Queensland,  guests onboard  BELUGA  can easily access the 74 idyllic islands of the Whitsundays or The Great Barrier Reef Lizard Island. The 35m Moonen creates an elegant and comfortable interior atmosphere with timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and appealing styling.  BELUGA  accommodates 10 guests in 5 cabins. Guests charter this explorer-style motor yacht mainly because of her excellent diving and fishing as her tender MINKE accompanies her and the crew’s knowledge of the best spots for those activities.

The epitome of exploration yachts, this 34.18m custom expedition yacht features sophisticated exterior design and chic, contemporary ambience interiors that perfectly blends neutrals with pops of colour. She accommodates 10 guests in 4 cabins and offers a generous master suite that stretches full beach across the main deck. A particular highlight of this superyacht is her moving art gallery.  AKIKO  cruises with art collections of Melanesia,  Australian   Aboriginal artworks. She is the ultimate superyacht to experience the rugged western wilderness of  The Kimberley . Guests can experience the most spectacular rock art, freshwater holes and majestic canyons while chartering  AKIKO .

The stylishly appointed 32m superyacht presents as one of Australia’s highly successful charter yachts. With three spacious decks and modern interiors,  ONEWORLD  caters for up to 12 guests offering luxury east coast experiences. Guests can soak up the  Sydney  sights from the spacious jacuzzi on the upper deck or experience the 5m water slide and an array of water toys.

There are many yachts to choose from that can be chartered in  Australia  year-round. So  let us  create your bespoke itinerary to experience moments onboard a spectacular superyacht.  Contact   Ocean Alliance  today.

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