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Written by people who run the boats, not by people reselling them. Prices, seasons, costs and the things nobody tells you until it is too late.

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Family-friendly boating in Mumbai and Goa: sailing with kids

Safety, age guidance, and how to actually plan a charter that works for a family rather than just adults.

29 August 2026 · 6 min read

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Ownership

Yacht maintenance in India: a season-by-season checklist

What needs attention before the season starts, during it, and before monsoon layup — a practical maintenance calendar for Indian conditions.

26 August 2026 · 7 min read

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Sailing

Learn to sail: a beginner's guide to sailing courses in India

What a first lesson actually involves, whether you need to swim, and the certification ladder worth knowing about.

23 August 2026 · 7 min read

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Guides

What it actually costs to rent a yacht in Mumbai

Hourly rates, what is genuinely included, the add-ons that catch people out, and how to read a charter quote properly.

18 August 2026 · 7 min read

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Ownership

Monsoon season and yachting in India: what you need to know

Why the west coast shuts down for four months a year, what happens to boats during it, and how to plan around it.

9 August 2026 · 6 min read

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Guides

Water sports you can do on a yacht charter

Jet skis, kayaks, snorkelling and more — what is actually available, and how to make sure it is included before you book.

2 August 2026 · 6 min read

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Destinations

The best time of year for a yacht charter in Goa

Season by season: when the water is calmest, when prices peak, and the shoulder weeks most people overlook.

29 July 2026 · 6 min read

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Guides

Pre-wedding and fashion shoots on a yacht

Golden-hour timing, deck space for a crew, and the practical details that make a shoot on the water go smoothly.

19 July 2026 · 6 min read

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Guides

Bachelorette and birthday parties on a yacht

How to plan a group celebration on the water — music, catering, decoration and getting the timing right.

12 July 2026 · 6 min read

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Guides

Planning a wedding or proposal on a yacht in India

Timing it to the light, briefing the crew, and the small details that decide whether the moment goes the way you pictured it.

5 July 2026 · 7 min read

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Guides

Corporate yacht charters in India: a planning guide

Offsites, client entertaining and team events on the water — what to plan for and how to get it invoiced properly.

28 June 2026 · 7 min read

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Guides

Speedboat or ferry: getting from **Mumbai to Alibaug**

Three ways across the harbour compared on time, cost and hassle — and an honest answer on when the speedboat is worth it.

21 June 2026 · 5 min read

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Guides

Yacht charter safety: questions to ask before you book

The five questions that tell you whether an operator is properly run, before you commit any money.

9 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Guides

Group size and boat size: how many guests fit on a yacht

A practical guide to matching your group to the right boat, and why the licensed capacity is not the number that actually matters.

2 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Ownership

The true cost of owning a yacht in India

Berthing, crew, insurance, monsoon layup and the ten-percent rule — what ownership costs after the purchase price.

30 May 2026 · 8 min read

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Guides

What to pack for a yacht charter in India

The genuinely useful list — sun protection, footwear, motion sickness and the small things people always forget.

19 May 2026 · 5 min read

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Guides

Yacht charter etiquette: what guests should know

The unwritten rules that make a charter go smoothly for you, your crew and everyone else on board.

5 May 2026 · 6 min read

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Guides

How to rent a yacht in India: a complete guide

From working out group size to reading a quote properly — everything to know before you book your first charter.

21 April 2026 · 8 min read

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Guides

How to plan a proposal on a yacht

Timing, logistics, keeping it secret, and the small details that decide whether it goes the way you pictured.

14 April 2026 · 6 min read

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Buying

How to sell a yacht in India: a seller's guide

Pricing it honestly, presenting it properly, and the paperwork that decides whether a sale actually closes.

5 April 2026 · 7 min read

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Buying

Motor yacht or sailing yacht: choosing your first boat

Running costs, skill required and what each actually feels like on the water — a straight comparison for a first-time Indian buyer.

29 March 2026 · 7 min read

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Buying

The yacht survey: what it is and why you cannot skip it

What a marine surveyor actually checks, what it costs, and the one habit that protects every yacht purchase in India.

15 March 2026 · 7 min read

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Sailing

Learning to sail in India: an honest starting guide

Where to learn, what it costs, how long it takes, and whether you need to swim first.

8 March 2026 · 7 min read

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Buying

Import duty and taxes on yachts in India explained

What actually gets added to the price of an imported boat, and why the landed cost matters more than the sticker price.

21 February 2026 · 8 min read

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Buying

New vs used yachts in India: which should you buy?

The real trade-offs between a new import and a pre-owned boat already in the country, laid out plainly.

7 February 2026 · 7 min read

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Buying

How to buy a yacht in India: the complete guide

From working out what you actually need to closing the deal — a straight walk through buying a yacht in India, written by people who run boats rather than sell them.

24 January 2026 · 10 min read

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Destinations

Dolphin watching in Goa: what to expect

Where sightings actually happen, the best time of day, and why no operator can promise you will see one.

10 January 2026 · 5 min read

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Destinations

Best beaches to reach by boat in Goa

Skip the traffic and the parking — the stretches of Goa coastline that are genuinely better reached from the water.

27 December 2025 · 6 min read

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Destinations

Grande Island Goa: snorkelling, diving and boat trips

What the water is actually like, what you will see, and how to book a boat out to one of Goa's better snorkelling spots.

12 December 2025 · 6 min read

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Destinations

Things to do on a yacht charter in Goa

Beyond the sunset cruise — snorkelling, dolphin spotting, beach-hopping and the routes that actually fill a full day out.

28 November 2025 · 7 min read

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Destinations

Yachting in Goa: a first-timer's guide

Where charters leave from, what the water is actually like, and the difference between a Mandovi cruise and a Grande Island trip.

14 November 2025 · 7 min read

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Destinations

A local's guide to Elephanta Island by boat

The ferry versus a private charter, what the caves are actually like, and the practical details that make or break the trip.

31 October 2025 · 7 min read

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Destinations

Mumbai harbour vs Marine Drive: where to board your yacht

Gateway of India, Bandra or Navi Mumbai — a straight comparison of the city's yacht boarding points and which one actually suits your group.

17 October 2025 · 6 min read

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Destinations

Sunset cruises in Mumbai: the complete guide

Why the two-hour **sunset slot** is the most booked charter in the city, how to time it against the actual sunset, and what to expect on board.

3 October 2025 · 6 min read

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Destinations

Best yacht routes and cruises from the Gateway of India

Five routes that actually work, how long each takes, and which one suits a first-time charter versus a full day on the water.

19 September 2025 · 7 min read

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Destinations

The complete guide to yachting in Mumbai

Where charters leave from, what a day on the water actually looks like, what it costs, and how the season works — everything to know before you book.

5 September 2025 · 8 min read

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