A PIONEERING SUPERYACHT AGENCY

Support at every stage of your journey

 

WE PROVIDE ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING CAPTAINS, OWNERS AND CREW REQUIRE

 

Operating in the Balearics since 1850, Estela is a leader in innovation, creativity and professionalism in the yacht industry. We build relationships with people, we provide information and inspiration, and give guidance and support to captains and crew, owners and guests.

Just one example of how we work is our annual Superyacht Handbook, ‘The Y’, an indispensable resource for yacht cruising the Mediterranean and beyond. Not only does 'The Y' provide important information for captains, but it suggests itineraries and places of interest that are out of the ordinary.

In addition to a busy yacht show schedule, each year we host at least four social events that have become must-attend gatherings for yachties in Mallorca, such as our Superyacht Poker Tournaments and the End of Season Party.

With offices in Palma, Barcelona, Cuba and Panama, and a partner network spanning the globe, we service all needs for a wide range of private and commercial clients in the maritime world.

 

LATEST UPDATES
Sep 22
by James in SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments tags: 2024, captains, dinner, estela, superyacht

Date announced for ESTELA’s Captains’ Dinner at the Museum 2024

For partners planning their events and marketing budgets and schedules for 2024, please note that ESTELA’s 4th annual ‘Captains’ Dinner at the Museum’ will be held on Saturday 27th April 2024, to coincide with the Palma Superyacht Village. In 2023, 180 guests joined us for a gala dinner at Pueblo Español, enjoying an evening of music and performance, socialising with friends and colleagues into the early hours. The photo gallery is here. For information about sponsoring the most prestigious event during the Palma Boat Show, please contact Francesco Gennai on +34 638 81 68 03 or email francesco.gennai@estelashipping.net
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Sep 22
by James in SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments

ESTELA’s *** END OF SEASON PARTY!! ***

Join us for ESTELA’s END OF SEASON PARTY!! Yes, we’re hosting our legendary End of Season Party on FRIDAY Oct 6th, at Blue Nest in Port Adriano. Mark your diary now and join us for an evening of drinks, food, live bands, DJ and dance! And there will be PRIZES for the best fancy dress costumes, as we celebrate the ‘GREATS OF THE AGES’… We’re celebrating people who made their mark in history, from the beginning of time to yesteryear, so come as anyone from the past who takes your fancy. From rulers, royals and politicians, to leaders of religions; from pioneers, artists and inventors, to notable dissenters. It could be someone who broke the mould, an athlete who won gold; a warlord, scientist or pioneer, or an explorer who broke a new frontier. Anything goes, icon, idol, villain, dictator, the choice is yours! For inspiration, check out the party video and photogallery from 2022   *Please note that the shuttle bus is now fully booked* WHEN:    Friday 6th OctoberTIME:      18:30h until lateWHERE:  Blue Nest, Port Adriano Partial free bar, free buffet, THREE live bands, DJ, dancing and PRIZES!   Add it to your calendar: https://bit.ly/EndOfSeasonParty6thOctober Many thanks to our […]
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Sep 22
by James in Law and Regulations, SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments tags: EES, EES border, Entry/Exit System, stamp-less

Spain to implement stamp-less EES border e-gates by end 2023

Delayed a number of times since an initial launch planned for 2022, Spain’s Interior Ministry has announced that its nationwide rollout of Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric terminals will be completed around the end of the year. 1,500 Automated Border Control eGates (ABC eGates) will be installed at all border-crossing points. EES is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling to or through the EU for a short stay or transit. All visitors requiring a short-stay visa, or visa waiver (including the new ETIAS which had been due to be introduced in 2024, though now expected in 2025), will be affected. The biggest change will be that passports are no longer stamped physically, but entry and exit will instead be recorded electronically on the EU-wide system. The purpose of EES is to make the border control process more secure and efficient, automating day-counting and recording refusals of entry. Travellers will be verified biometrically by a camera and fingerprint scanner. To date, only Lithuania is ready for launch, with its borders fully equipped with the required technology. Even though the introduction of EES has been long anticipated, there remains uncertainty, even now, about how its introduction will affect third-country seafarers. As EES involves […]
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Sep 06
by James in SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments

The countdown to the End of Season Party is ON!

We’re celebrating people who made their mark in history, from the beginning of time to yesteryear, so come as anyone from the past who takes your fancy. From rulers, royals and politicians, to leaders of religions; from pioneers, artists and inventors, to notable dissenters. It could be someone who broke the mould, an athlete who won gold; a warlord, scientist or pioneer, or an explorer who broke a new frontier. Anything goes, icon, idol, villain, dictator, the choice is yours! Friday 6th October, 18:30h – late – Blue Nest, Port Adriano Book your place on the bus from STP – Port Adriano – STP here: bit.ly/EndOfSeasonPartyBus 3 LIVE BANDS – DJ – FOOD – DRINKS – PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES Thank you to our sponsors:
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Aug 07
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The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24 launched in Puerto Portals

Thanks to everyone who came to the launch of The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023-24 on Friday. And a special thanks to our friends at Eat Sicily in Puerto Portals, whose pizza and gelato are 🤌🏻🤌🏻 #superyachts #yachting #itineraries #yachtagent #TheY #puertoportals #Captains
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Jul 26
by James in SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments

Come join us for the launch of The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24 and pick up your free copy!

To celebrate the release of the latest edition of 'The Y', join us for drinks, food & music on FRIDAY 4th August at 17:30-19:30h, at Eat Sicily, in Puerto Portals.

Captains, crew, partners and suppliers, all welcome.

Bring a friend and see you there?! 🍻🥂🍕🎶


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Jul 17
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Podcast: ESTELA Lithium-ion Battery Safety Seminar 2023

ESTELA’s Lithium-ion Battery Safety Seminar was held on the occasion of the Palma Boat Show 2023 in Palma de Mallorca. The panel and an audience of 75 superyacht captains, crew, suppliers and industry colleagues discussed responsible decision-making, safety protocols, battery chemistries, and best practice in choosing and managing battery-powered toys and systems on board. The panellists discussed lithium-ion batteries, their significance in the marine industry, their benefits, hazards, and the need for proper management. Professor Paul Christensen, a world-renowned academic in the field of battery energy storage systems and electric vehicles, highlighted the importance of understanding and managing the associated risks to ensure safety in their usage. Robert Smith, of support vessel builder Shadowcat, emphasised the need for manufacturers to ensure safe usage and continuous improvements to prevent thermal runaway. Pantaenius Marine Insurance is among a number of insurers not to have implemented specific conditions in their policies regarding lithium-ion battery vehicles and onboard installations, despite ongoing discussions about fire safety on superyachts. Marine Claims Service, a claims surveyor, pointed to improper water toy management and supervision as a frequent cause of battery failures. The level of awareness regarding lithium-ion battery fire safety in water toys is expected to increase, […]
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Jul 11
by admin in SUPERYACHT AGENCY 0 comments tags: estela, superyacht, the y

‘The Y’ 2023/24 is here!

If proof were needed that all good things are worth waiting for, you now have it in the shape of a brand new edition of our annual superyacht travel guide, ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ 2023/24. We’re proud to present the sixth edition of our superyacht travel guide, packed with destination information and itinerary ideas. As regular readers and guests at our events know, at ESTELA we enjoy a theme. Historians recently marked the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte, which seemed a good excuse to retrace the French Emperor’s exploits around the Mediterranean and beyond. This year we travel from our home in the Balearics to Napoleon’s birthplace Corsica, then Sardinia and his first place of exile, Elba. Our feature destination this time is Croatia, where Dalmatia was once part of the Republic of Venice, which in turn fell under control of the French Empire. We explore every nook and cranny of its 3000nm of coastline, from Dubrovnik in the south to Rovinj near the Italian border.  Via Malta, Napoleon’s fleet landed on Alexandria, Egypt, which sets the design theme for the guide. We visit ‘Alex’, also taking in El Alamein and Rosetta in the Mediterranean, before passing […]
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Jul 11
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Sprinkling sand ‘deters orcas’ advises Cruising Association

Sprinkling sand ‘deters orcas’ advises Cruising Association As we have mentioned previously, and has been reported widely on social media, a number of sailing yachts have been the subject of rudder attacks by pods of aggressive killer whales in recent months. One of our clients, a 25m sailing yacht, was also attacked in the Strait of Gibraltar on their way to the Mediterranean. Now, the Cruising Association has shared advice that throwing sand into the water can create a haze that disrupts orcas’ echolocation ‘vision’, as the sand varies the density of the water, causing an acoustic mirror effect. Sprinkling sand is a harmless tactic that effectively obscures the rudder from sonic view, the report suggests. More advice comes from the Spanish transport ministry, which advises cruisers to “navigate as close as possible to the coast” and, in the event of an interaction, motor away as fast as possible towards shallower waters until the orcas lose interest. Scientists have undertaken many runs with orcas at sailing yacht speeds but using motorboats, reporting that the orcas did not follow for long and that little rudder damage was incurred. This unofficial website is tracking and mapping killer whale activity in the vicinity […]
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Jul 11
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Advice for British seafarers using e-gates at the airport

Since last summer, British passengers arriving at Spanish (and Portuguese) airports have been able to use e-gates at Border Control, which is convenient, but can lead to problems for seafarers. If joining a boat here in Palma and you need to be stamped on (ie. out of Spain/Schengen), the port police can and will only do this if you are presently stamped into the country. If you entered via an e-gate without getting stamped, you CANNOT be stamped on. As per the UK government website (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements), British passport holders (especially crew) should get a stamp, even when they have been directed through an e-gate upon arrival. We have had some instances in the past weeks of crew being turned away by the maritime police. Non-EU crew trying to stamp onto boats without a stamp in, need to return to the airport with their travel details, to request a stamp in. Any queries? Get in touch palma@estelashipping.net or call us on +34 971 72 25 32.
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