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...
The Marine & Coastguard Agency has, for the first time, issued Guidance MGN 681 (M), concerning personal watercraft, toys and other battery powered devices on yachts. The issue of Lithium-ion battery safety was a topic discussed in one of our Superyacht Breakfast...
This map is for guidance only and is subject to changing local regulations and restrictions, which must be observed at all times. Coordinates are approximate only. Anchoring on, touching or disturbing posidonia seagrass in any way is strictly prohibited and must be...
Posidonia Oceanica is a seagrass species that is endemic to the Mediterranean sea. It forms underwater meadows that are a vital part of the marine ecosystem and is therefore protected under environmental legislation. Vessels are strictly forbidden from dropping...
On the occasion of the Palma Superyacht Village, ESTELA hosted a trio of Superyacht Breakfast Seminars. Over three days, we held wide-ranging panel discussions on Crew Matters, Yacht Management, and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, which proved highly informative and...
ESTELA's 3rd Captains' Dinner at the Museum is done for another year! With 180 guests joining us for dinner, music and dancing at the fabulous Pueblo Español, this was the best one yet! Mouse over the photo below for the slideshow or jump directly to the photo...
To join the waiting list, please contact us: dinner@estelayachting.com +34 619 655 955 Captains, sponsors and guests, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday! Please remember that the dress code is Black Tie Optional. As Pueblo Español has cobbled paving, stiletto...
at the Palma Superyacht Village 2023 THURSDAY 27 APRIL, FRIDAY 28 APRIL, SATURDAY 29 APRIL Venue: VIDA by Um, C/ Moll 6, 07012 Palma - map On the occasion of the Palma Superyacht Show 2023, ESTELA is hosting three FREE Breakfast Seminars. DAY ONE: CREW MATTERS,...
The debate over Italy’s D-Visa -- what it does and doesn’t cover, who is eligible and how to get one -- rumbles on.In the meantime, British captain, Billy Stevens, has kindly provided some detailed, factual information based on his and his crew’s own experience. Their...
Following our news update in December about the Italian D-Visa for seafarers, there has been a fair amount of discussion about how it works and where to get one. We have also received feedback from clients aiming to obtain the newly available visa.The Italian...