Yachting Around Cebu: Discovering the Best Destinations

Cebu is undoubtedly one of the most stunning destinations in the Philippines, it also makes the perfect base for an unforgettable yachting adventure. With so many incredible destinations just a short sail away, you’re sure to have an experience that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. The following is some of our recommended routes to discover some of the best destinations on yacht around Cebu.

Full Day

For those of you who have limited time, a full day of yachting is the perfect way to experience some of the best destinations around Cebu.

Begin your day by heading southeast just outside Olango Island to North Sand Bar, a beautiful white sandbar surrounded by crystal-clear waters. Spend the morning lounging on the beach, swimming, and snorkelling in the pristine waters. This sandbar is perfect for taking some stunning photos to capture the beauty of the region.

In the evening, return to Cebu and catch the stunning sunset over the horizon while enjoying the stunning views of the sea. It’s a perfect way to end the day with relaxation and tranquility.

3 Days 2 Nights

For those who have more time and want to explore more destinations around Cebu, a 3-day 2-night yachting trip is the perfect way to see more of what this beautiful region has to offer.

Day 1:

With more time in your hands, you can enjoy the full day itinerary in North Sand Bar above, then you can set sail for Dinagat Island in early evening, a nature lover’s paradise that’s still relatively untouched. The island has several stunning beaches, including the Pebble Beach, where you can take a stroll and enjoy the unique scenery. You can also visit the Pangabangan Island Blue Lagoon, where you can find a natural limestone pool that’s perfect for swimming and relaxing. You can enjoy a relaxing dinner on board then arrive there in early morning.

Day 2:

After a nice breakfast on the Dinagat Island or on board, you can enjoy the beaches & coves of Dinagat Islands for the whole day.  Then you can set sail for Apo Island in the early evening, a world-renowned dive spot with multiple sites for different level divers. Apo Island is home to a vast array of marine life, including sea turtles, barracudas, and colourful corals. Spend the rest of the day exploring the underwater world and discovering the diverse marine life in the area.

Finally, anchor for the night offshore, where you can enjoy a delicious on-board seafood dinner beneath the stars.

Day 3:

You can start your day by leaving Apo Island and heading to Cabilao Island, where you can explore the beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters. Cabilao Island is another great spot for snorkelling, swimming, and relaxing in the sun.

After enjoying your day around the island, you can set sail back to Cebu in the late afternoon. Arrive back in Cebu in the evening, where you can enjoy a nice dinner on board or in the city, reminiscing about the unforgettable experiences and memories made during the trip.

Whether you have a full day or a few days to spare, Cebu region has plenty of amazing destinations to explore around. From white sandbars to untouched islands, and from the best dive spots to stunning natural wonders, there’s something for everyone. If you have any question regarding our recommendations or yachts, our professional yacht broker, Garry Frenklah, will be more than happy to help you out, feel free to drop him a message or a call via the information below!

Garry Frenklah  Yacht Broker  Phone/Whatsapp: +852 6223 3384  Email: garry.frenklah@asiayachting.net

Designed for cruising in style, the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 boasts a sleek and modern design that is sure to turn heads. The flybridge lounge area design is twice the size of her predecessor, the Saona 47, which provide abundant space for social and relaxation.

The exceptionally innovative galley/saloon area features over 1400 litres of storage space, and the new layout allows for an extremely user-friendly saloon with a lounger, and ergonomic watchkeeping station for when you’re under way.

The Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 comes with 3 en-suited cabins that combine comfort and space in equal measure. The large area of solar panels also offer ever more green self-sufficiency under way.

This beautiful sailing catamaran is ready to ship in France with ex-yard price at EUR943,800 now, skip the wait and contact us to learn more!

Asia Yachting just wrapped up another boatshow in Club Marina Cove last weekend and received the deposit cheque of a brand-new Prestige 590 on the spot!

The new owners of the Prestige 590 have been looking at different yacht brands on the market in the past months in search of their dream yacht. They weren’t too happy about the design or layout of some models they found in the market, until they were introduced to the French brand, Prestige, by our yacht broker Vinci Cheung a few months ago. The sleek outline together with the spacious layout caught their eyes, and after the initial viewing a few weeks back, they decided to close the deal when they saw the Prestige 590 again at the boatshow.

The Prestige 590 features a large flybridge and roomy saloon, together with 3 comfy cabins that can comfortably host 6 guests onboard. Each space and every curve of this 61-footer has been designed with form, function and comfort in mind.

The boatshow may not have been blessed with the best weather last weekend, but the outcome certainly did not disappoint. “We would like to keep this positive momentum and keep the sales going. The yachting season has just started so we are very optimistic in these coming months,” said Olivier Besson, the Founder & CEO.

Harnessing wind energy with sails to propel maritime vessels is a technology that dates a long way back to ancient times. It has played a significant role in human history and the development of modern civilisations. The eventual introduction of fossil fuel technology, particularly the invention of the combustion engine, has made human lives more convenient yet. Subsequently, sailing has shifted to become less commercially oriented and more a leisure activity for personal enjoyment. The convenience brought about from fossil fuel technology, however, comes at a dear cost to planet. Therefore, renewable energy is gradually coming back into the picture in the boating industry in attempt to make this hobby sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Any sailor can tell you that the most pleasurable experience in sailing is probably derived from the special connection with mother nature during the process. No emission of fumes nor any noise coming from a fuel-slurping combustion engine. In effort to strive for this serene and tranquil experience in the motor yacht scene, respected catamaran shipyards around the world have tried to make even less of an ecological imprint by researching ways to reduce power used – by lightening a yacht’s displacement (weight) and considering electric and other clean-engine options. Electric motors are beginning to make appearances, while solar and hydrogen power for use in propulsion are in their infancy of development.

French catamaran shipyard Fountaine Pajot is a leading pioneer in sustainable solutions and innovations within catamaran building. It was motivated by a mission to do its part in reducing any elements in its yacht construction, and in the way its finished yachts function, that might contribute to ongoing global climate-change challenges.

As Romain Motteau, Deputy CEO of Fountaine Pajot, says: “If we want to continue to enjoy all that the oceans can offer, we must act now … this means changing our way of conceiving our yachts and completely rethink the experience of boating.” So, in 2022, Fountaine Pajot launched ODSea Lab – a platform through which it aims to create low-carbon- and ideally carbon-neutral cruising boats and systems for its yacht brand by 2030. Through ODSea Lab, Fontaine Pajot immediately began working on three main themes: energy and propulsion; equipment and the impact of waste; and sustainable materials.

Fountaine Pajot now notes that today’s major yachting carbon footprint breakdown is: 80 per cent during boat use – mostly from the engine and fossil fuels used, and 20 per cent from the building materials. The shipyard concluded that the future of yachting lies in 100 per cent decarbonised energy from natural and renewable sources: wind power, solar power and hydropower – and it will stock energy from these sources to maintain engine propulsion and general onboard power use.

Debuting in May 2022, the Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 sailing catamaran holds impressive volume in four-to-six-cabin configurations and living areas. High-end finishes and easy handling of sails are also Aura 51 signatures. Its twin Volvo D2-60 Penta diesel engines are environmentally efficient, quiet and compact.

Moving even closer to carbon neutrality, a prototype hull of the Aura 51 Smart Electric version premiered at Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2022. With the input of over 60 high-calibre technicians, engineers and electrical experts, the Aura 51 Smart Electric has software that allows users to easily manage propulsion and optimise renewable energy. Powerful new custom-designed engines offer a choice of fixed or folding propellors to optimise performance by offering less drag when under sail or manoeuvring in restricted spaces. When sailing, propellors work in reverse to recharge batteries through hydro-generation, full power is achieved in 48 hours. Unobtrusive 2-kilowatt solar panels line the flybridge deck perimeter, creating additional natural power reserves.

At Asia Yachting dealership we would be glad to speak to you about Fountaine Pajot’s industry-leading environmentally-conscious catamarans – please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

If you have any enquiry on Fountaine Pajot’s mission, or any yacht & catamaran related issues, our yacht broker, Justin, will be more than happy to help you.
Please contact him by:

Justin Luk  Yacht Broker  Phone/Whatsapp: +852 5136 6120  Email: justin.luk@asiayachting.net  Instagram: @justin.to.yachts

Prestige just held a Prestige Owners’ Day the past Sunday for the brand’s owners to gather and enjoy a day of wellness in Lantau Yacht Club, and let the owners understand what is “Savoring L’Art de Vivre” mean in this busy city.

Despite the sudden change of weather, nearly 50 people showed up with their Prestige yachts, which include X70 from the brand’s flagship line – X line, as well as F line’s 680, 590 and 520. Owners all went with their family and friends to enjoy this family event. Prestige’s Vice President, Erwin Bamps, and Sales Director, Tanguy Tertrais, arrived from France to attend the owners’ event as well.

“It’s been too long since I came to Hong Kong last time. I am very excited to meet with all the owners and discuss with them some of our exciting ongoing projects, which include the newest addition to our multihull line, the M8 model. As catamaran gaining more and m ore popular in Asia market, the owners are very curious about this 65 foot power catamaran’, said Erwin Bamps.

“This is an event Asia Yachting and Prestige created together to show our appreciation to our clients, and we are happy that we’ve successfully let our owners know what L’Art de Vivre, the art of living, means. We are also thrilled to see so many owners expressing their interest in the Prestige 690 Swarovski edition, it’s a great chance for them to make a luxurious and sparkly upgrade in 2023 without having to wait!” said Olivier Besson, the Founder & CEO of Asia Yachting,

The brand prepared a list of activities which allow the guests to relax and experience the “Art of Living”. The following are some of the highlights of the day.
Check out the video HERE!

This 2023 MCY105 is the only MCY 105 Skylounge in the world. Fully equipped and ready for her new owner, using only the most luxurious materials and patented cutting-edge ship-building techniques.

As the largest model from the brand, this 105ft Italian beauty embodies the concept of enclosed flybridge characterized by an Italian design and style. The enormous enclosed flybridge of over 43 sqm assuring superlative wellbeing on board.

MCY 105 Skylounge has a perfect balance between hull and superstructure, a painstaking attention to details and proportions, and an attentive distribution of light in the interiors. Moreover, the model offers a variety of interior and exterior areas with overall volumes of a much larger yacht.

The yacht has 5 cabins, all en-suited with it own bathroom and with the owner’s cabin on the main deck offering incomparable space and comfort onboard. The upper deck living area incorporates the sole, fully equipped, helm station, which offers a 360° sight of the seascape as well as a superlative view of the sky through the transparent ceiling. Even with voluminous enclosed living space, the exterior areas are not compromised at all, including the wide and versatile bow lounge with sun pads and dining tables, as well as best-in-class aft terrace overlooking the sea.

This one-of-a-kind super yacht is available for viewing, she is genuinely the one not to be missed. Contact us now for more details and arrange for a private viewing!

Asia Yachting just confirmed the expansion of its partnership with Fountaine Pajot in Hong Kong market to its exclusive dealership for the Sailing Yachts range together with the Motor Yachts range which they are already exclusively representing.

This announcement has proven the strength of partnership between Asia Yachting and Fountaine Pajot, it also means that Asia Yachting is now representing Fountaine Pajot Sailing Yachts and Motor Yacht ranges in both Hong Kong and the Philippines.

“We are stoked about this expansion of partnership with Fountaine Pajot. The trend of catamaran is just starting in Asia, and we can foresee that it will keep on growing. The space and comfort a multihull yacht can offer are attracting more and more yacht lovers’ attention and demand. We have got an Asia-First Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 ready to deliver this summer and expecting a Alegria 67 later this year,” said Olivier Besson, CEO & Founder of Asia Yachting.

The Fountaine Pajot team feels very positive about this strengthening of partnership with Asia Yachting, “the increasing sales of our MY range in Hong Kong in the past years has proven that Asia Yachting has the right clientele and knowledge for this expansion, therefore, we are confident that this strategic expansion will bring positive impacts to both of us,” said Kevin Corfa, Head of Fountaine Pajot Asia.

The first Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran Asia Yachting is bringing to Asia this year will be Tanna 47. She is a redesigned model of Saona 47 but with even more space. The flybridge is 40% bigger, offering 75 square feet of space that can entertain up to 10 guests at a time. The completely reconfigured galley, now in a U-shape formation offers 300lt of storage space. Owner can benefit from a large area of solar panels, ranging from 5 to 9m², offering ever more self-sufficiency under way. Space, efficiency and elegance, she has them all.

If you have any enquiry, please contact marketing@asiayachting.net

Asia Yachting is the exclusive broker for this incredible 31.57m Italian luxury motor yacht built by Arcadia Yachts in 2018. The interior of this beauty was designed by Hot Lab and went on to scoop a top award at the 2019 World Superyacht Awards – being as stunning on the inside as she is striking on the outside.

She can comfortably accommodate 8 guests in the 4 en-suited cabins which include a master suite, 2 VIP suites and a twin cabin, while the comfortable crew quarters can sleep 6 people.

There is an additional playroom which can be used as a fifth cabin or a karaoke room overlooking the bow entertainment area. The yacht is in mint condition, privately owned and never chartered.

The combination of sliding doors that open to fold-down balconies on either side of the main saloon with the room’s fully-glazed aft portion makes this entire area open and airy, while offering wide views spanning almost 300-degrees.

This Italian masterpiece implements innovative solar panel technology that generates over 4kW of green energy, helping to reduce fuel consumption by about 30%. She is powered by twin MAN 1000 HP engines and cruises in semi-displacement mode.

Don’t miss your opportunity to own this world-class multiple award-winning Italian luxury yacht, offered for the first time in Asia.

Asia Yachting is the exclusive broker for this stunner, contact us now for a private viewing!