Cruising Grounds
Passenger rail test begins in Fort Lauderdale
For the next few weeks, Brightline will run 20 “simulated service” trains between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, the company announced yesterday. Those 10 northbound and 10 southbound trains…
Repairs to New River swing bridge complete
The city of Fort Lauderdale has completed repairs to the Southwest 11th Avenue swing bridge yesterday, and it is now back in service to vehicular traffic.
Charter yachts look to test Southern Caribbean as season evolves
By Dorie Cox Hurricanes stir up a lot of things. This year’s September storms disrupted many yachts’ smooth flow from summer to winter for the annual season that began in…
Going to the dogs: Crew transport food to distressed islands
By Dorie Cox The salon of M/Y Nita K is packed with 4,000 pounds of dog food bound for the island of St Maarten. And a freelance chef has a…
Optimize Galapagos islands visit with a 7-day itinerary
By Fernando Espinoza Known as “enchanted isles,” the Galapagos Islands are home to the Galapagos National Park and Galapagos Marine Reserve, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a…
USVI Charter Yacht Show previews season, post-hurricane cruising grounds
By Carol Bareuther It felt like business as usual at the USVI Charter Yacht Show, hosted by the newly formed Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin…
The Agent’s Corner: Don’t write off the Caribbean season
The Agent’s Corner: by Capt. Deb Radtke By now, everyone is well aware of the damage that was caused in the Caribbean by hurricanes Irma and Maria. For vessels that…
Latest news in the charter fleet: Mizu, Lady Joy in Bahamas this winter
News in the charter fleet M/Y Mizu, a 174-foot (53m) Oceanfast built in 2004, now available for charter in the Bahamas for summer and winter through Northrop & Johnson. M/Y…
From atop a volcano to under the sea in St. Kitts
Story and photos by Chef Victoria Allman “Good job!” Hilton barked. Hilton “Like-the-Hotel” was the Rastafarian guide leading us through the tropical rainforest and up the dormant volcano of St.…
Airport in St. Maarten reopens after hurricanes
St. Maarten’s airport reopened yesterday for commercial flights after hurricanes Irma and Maria last month. The Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA/SXM Airport) was severely damaged and is still under construction…
