Asia Market Continues to Expand with another Superyacht Event for 2015

By Editorial Team 21 October 2014

Following the success of this year’s second edition of the Indonesia Yacht Show, a sister event has now been confirmed for November 2015 which will see the inaugural Malaysia Yacht Show open its doors.

The superyacht industry in Asia seems to be going from strength to strength if the region’s annual event calendar is anything to go by. With events such as the Singapore Yacht Show, the Phuket Boat Show and this year’s first SO! DALIAN helping to firmly establish the increasingly popular yacht charter destination as an important market for the superyacht industry.

Superyachts on display at the 2014 Singapore Yacht Show

Southeast Asia in particular has seen a significant increase in demand in both the sales and charter markets and high net worth individuals throughout the region are now being exposed to a broader view of sea tourism and luxury superyacht vacations. Over the past two years the Indonesia Yacht Show has attracted more than 8,000 visitors to each event and with a 22% increase in millionaires in Indonesia in the last year the 2015 event looks to be bigger and better than ever.

Southeast Asia in particular has seen a significant increase in demand in both the sales and charter markets

The coastlines of China provude a spectacular setting for yacht charters

The islands of Raja Ampat are a perfect winter escape

Indonesia as a charter region has become a popular choice for discerning charter clients looking to escape the European winter and explore the many idyllic islands on offer. From the beauty of Bali to the breathtaking backdrops of the Raja Ampat Islands, this enchanting destination holds endless itinerary possibilities. A number of the global charter fleet’s most impressive superyachts have been made available in Indonesia over the last few years to include the 88m sailing yacht ‘Maltese Falcon’ and the 78m Lürssen motor yacht TV and this only looks set to grow.

For more information about crewed luxury charter yachts in Indonesia or about the Malaysia Yacht Show, contact your preferred yacht charter broker.