ANDA I Press release

AUSTRALIA CELEBRATED AS A SUPERIOR LUXURY ADVENTURE DESTINATION WITH MORE TO COME.

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by Ocean Alliance.

In the last month, The Kimberley (opens in a new tab) in north western Australia (opens in a new tab) has garnered significant interest from the global yachting community reinforcing what local players have always known; it is undervalued as a charter destination.

After receiving the Voyager Award at the World Superyacht Awards in Florence, this week The Kimberley (opens in a new tab) is again front and centre as 42-metre M/Y ANDA took pole position in the Best 21 charter yachts available in remote areas (opens in a new tab).

The Kimberley (opens in a new tab) is over 400,000sqm, larger than England, and includes a series of limestone and sandstone canyons which are navigable by yachts. From a yachting perspective, it is defined by its incredible water courses, pristine environment, horizontal falls from huge tidal movements, unique flora and fauna, access to Aboriginal culture and art plus privacy as it is a destination which requires local knowledge to reach and cruise properly.

“We are humbled by the recognition,” explained Mr. Joachim (Jo) Howard (opens in a new tab), Managing Director of Ocean Alliance (opens in a new tab)who is the central agent for M/Y ANDA and M/Y (opens in a new tab)AKIKO¸ who took out third place for other charter destinations in Western Australia. “We have just conducted, in conjunction with Tourism Australia (opens in a new tab), a familiarisation for guests, brokers and press to highlight the potential of The Kimberley (opens in a new tab) and Australia (opens in a new tab) as a charter destination to their international clients. As a result, it seems the region is receiving the recognition it deserves.”

M/Y AKIKO

“It was truly awe-inspiring. I have been on many yachts in many locations around the world, and organised multiple charter experiences for my clients but I confidently say, I have never done anything like this before. ANDA is a great platform for exploring this wild and often inaccessible archipelago…” said Nick Heming from London-based yacht brokerage house, Y.CO

The focus on The Kimberley (opens in a new tab) and Australia (opens in a new tab) has also coincided with the Australian Superyacht and Marine Exporters (ASMEX) Conference held 22-24 May 2017 on the Gold Coast (opens in a new tab) at which the results of an economic impact study were tabled. “The report highlighted the exponential growth, an additional AUD$1.37 billion contribution to GDP and 10,000 jobs in five years, the industry would experience if the regulations allowing foreign yachts to charter were revised,” advised Ms MaryAnne Edwards, CEO of Superyacht Australia.

Regional areas, such as The Kimberley (opens in a new tab), will be beneficiaries of the changes to the international yachts charter regulations by receiving the lion’s share of tourism dollars spent. It was estimated by the report this was AUD$7,500 per person per day from a yacht charter guest. This is significantly more than the AUD$4,361 per person per trip that Tourism Research Australia (opens in a new tab) estimates the average international traveller spends whilst in Australia (opens in a new tab).

Joachim Howard (opens in a new tab) sits on the working committee who are lobbying the government to change the regulations and he, along with the other committee members, were awarded for their efforts at the gala dinner during the conference.

“My fellow committee members and I were encouraged to receive the award for our efforts but there is more work to be done in educating the various government representatives on the potential which is currently unrealised. We will continue our work until our governments see what our international media partners are acknowledging,” stated Mr Howard (opens in a new tab).

More about M/Y ANDA

M/Y ANDA is an explorer yacht of steel construction who was rebuilt from 2010-2012. She can accommodate 10 guests in five suites and has a crew of 12. The yacht comes with a complement of toys and tenders perfectly designed for exploring the remote canyons, beaches and anchorages of the Australian coastline. M/Y ANDA is in her element in The Kimberley (opens in a new tab) effortlessly providing guests with comfort and security.

She is available for charter in The Kimberley (opens in a new tab) from May to September from AUD$175,000 per week. Those interested in chartering M/Y ANDA should contact their preferred broker or her central agents, Ocean Alliance, (opens in a new tab) on the details below.

Ocean Alliance is a Sydney-based full-service superyacht brokerage house.

The company represents a large portion of the superyacht charter fleet operating in Australia and the South Pacific, and source international charter yachts and destinations for clients looking abroad. Their services also include yacht brokerage, charter marketing, commercial structures and yacht management.

Whether you are an experienced yacht owner or charterer or making your first steps in yachting, the team can support your needs.

Media and PR enquiries: info@oceanalliance.com.au to find out more.
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