The Journal
Our pick of the best luxury travel destinations for 2026 — the Maldives, the Amalfi Coast, St Barts, the Seychelles, Monaco and more — and how we choose.
Superyacht charter explained: why crew matters more than length, cruising grounds and seasons, how charter pricing and the APA work, and how to book.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
4 April 2026 · 8 min
Sailing yacht vs motor yacht: what sailing really feels like, the schedule problem, heel and motion, and why a motor yacht feels bigger.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
18 March 2026 · 7 min
Yacht charter guide: bareboat vs crewed, where to charter, a cost breakdown, what is and is not included, and why the preference sheet matters most.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
4 April 2026 · 11 min
Chartering a yacht in the Mediterranean: crewed, skippered or bareboat, how a charter is priced, choosing the boat, the contract, and wind and weather.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
18 May 2026 · 10 min
Superyacht and catamaran charter costs: the MYBA contract, base fee plus APA, VAT and gratuity, motor yacht vs catamaran, and the preference sheet.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
25 March 2026 · 18 min
Sailing yacht, catamaran or classic boat? What actually separates them, the four questions that decide it, and which suits a first charter.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 11 min
Catamaran vs monohull for a charter: why catamarans win on space, what they cost in berthing and feel, what a monohull gives back, and how to decide.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 11 min
Gulet charter explained: why a gulet is a motor-sailer, what a week aboard is like, what to check before booking a boat, and whether it is cheaper.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 11 min
Chartering a classic yacht: what you are really buying, the seven questions to ask before the deposit, where classics go, comfort, safety and schedules.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 11 min
Bareboat charter qualifications: who decides what, what the ICC is and is not, what charter companies ask for, and whether your licence is accepted abroad.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 11 min
Cabin charter explained: book one berth on a shared boat instead of the whole yacht. How it differs, what to check before paying, and who it suits.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
Flotilla sailing explained: you skipper your own yacht while a lead crew plans the route and helps. What to check, and why it suits families.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
The yacht charter security deposit explained: how it is held, what it covers, what a damage waiver does, the exclusions, and the handover that decides it.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
Provisioning a bareboat charter: ask the base first, plan by meals, what works on a boat, why water is the real constraint, and provisioning services.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
Marina, mooring buoy or anchorage? What each gives you and costs, how to mix them across a charter week, and which lets everyone sleep well.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
Chartering a catamaran with children: short sailing legs, safety agreed on day one, heat, shade and sleep, what age works, and the case for a skipper.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
How to prevent seasickness on a yacht charter: what is happening, the boat, route and timing choices that matter, and what to do if you feel ill.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
How to split a yacht charter between friends: the four pots of money, why cabins should not cost the same, how a boat kitty works, the deposit.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
What to pack for a sailing charter: why no hard suitcases, the shoes that matter, what earns its space, less clothing than you think, and waterproofs.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
6 September 2026 · 10 min
Boataround explained: how the charter marketplace is organised, reading a listing, year built vs refitted, what the price includes, and when direct wins.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
21 September 2026 · 9 min
Longer-form guides to chartering, collecting and staying well.
The best private island resorts in the world: ten properties from the Maldives to the Seychelles where seclusion and service are the whole point.
Maldives vs Bora Bora: an honest comparison of the two overwater-bungalow icons, so you can choose the right one and book with confidence.
The best tasting menus in the world, from Noma to Eleven Madison Park and the next generation — and how to land the bookings worth fighting for.
Aman Tokyo review: the urban sanctuary on floors 33 to 38 of the Otemachi Tower, and whether it earns its price in a city of superlative hotels.
Luxury cruise or private yacht charter? Seabourn, Regent and Silversea against booking your own boat — how the two experiences differ and which suits you.
Ten GetYourGuide experiences that justify the premium for luxury travellers in 2026: private tours, skip-the-line access and expert-led encounters.