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Nelson Bay in a Day: A Maritime Adventure

February 27, 2024 · 1 min read

Embark on a nautical escapade with our one-day itinerary in the picturesque Nelson Bay. Your adventure begins with the elegance of Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, where you'll spend two hours aboard a luxurious yacht or sailboat, basking in the serene waters and soaking up the coastal ambiance. Next, dive into the aquatic world with Port Stephens Dolphin Watching, a thrilling one-hour boat trip that promises close encounters with the friendly dolphins that grace these waters. To cap off your day, visit the Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse, a beacon of history perched atop the headland. Spend an hour exploring this iconic structure and enjoy panoramic views that will etch Nelson Bay in your memory forever. This succinct itinerary is designed to maximize your experience in Nelson Bay, offering a blend of relaxation, wildlife, and heritage—all within a day's reach.

• Day 1: Nautical Adventures and Lighthouse Views in Nelson Bay

Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

Kickstart your Nelson Bay escapade aboard the elegant Moonshadow-TQC Cruises. As the first stop of the day, set sail on a maritime journey that promises to be both luxurious and serene. With a two-hour voyage ahead, you'll have ample time to soak in the coastal beauty from the deck of a yacht or sailboat. Located at 3/35 Stockton St, this experience is not just about the ride; it's about the panoramic views, the whisper of the sails, and the chance to spot marine life in their natural habitat.

Attraction Info

• 3/35 Stockton St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
• Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
• Open on Sun,8:00am-2:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,8:00am-5:00pm

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Port Stephens Dolphin Watching

After disembarking from the grace of the yachts, continue your oceanic theme with the Port Stephens Dolphin Watching experience. Just a short journey from your first stop, Dock C 'Albora Marina becomes your gateway to the playful world of dolphins. During this one-hour boat trip, you'll be graced with the opportunity to witness these intelligent creatures frolic in the waves, an encounter that's both heartwarming and thrilling, making it a perfect follow-up to your morning cruise.

• Dock C 'Albora Marina, Nelson Bay
• Suggested tour duration: 1-3 hour

Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse

Conclude your day with a visit to the iconic Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse. A mere stone's throw from your previous adventure, this lighthouse stands as a beacon of history and offers a tranquil retreat. Spend an hour exploring the grounds, taking in the sweeping views of the bay, and delving into the maritime past of Nelson Bay. The lighthouse's charm and the panoramic vistas it provides are the perfect way to cap off a day filled with nautical wonders.

• Lighthouse Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
• Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
• Open from 10:00am-4:00pm

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Blue Water Sailing

We offer exquisite cruises of Port Stephens in our luxury yacht Champagne on Ice

Steve and Shelley have been sailing together for over 37 years, having started out buying a 16-foot trailer sailer with a hole in its hull. They repaired the boat and taught themselves how to sail dodging coal ships in Gladstone Harbour (Queensland) and running into every sandbank in Port Curtis! They’ve been sailing ever since and were even engaged and married on boats.

‘ Champagne on Ice ‘ is a Beneteau Oceanis 46 sailing vessel. Built in France, she is fast, modern, comfortable, and safe.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science and is a Master V captain and MED III. Shelley is a geographer and scientist with a first class Honours degree, Masters and PhD (her research includes past sea level change along the Great Barrier Reef and the conservation of dolphins and sea turtles in Lake Macquarie). She is the founder of the Women Who Sail Australia group and editor of a sailing magazine for women.

Steve and Shelley enjoy sharing their passion for the marine environment and boats with guests aboard ‘Champagne on Ice’. 

Our Cruises

Cruise packages.

Whether you’re after a family day out, romantic escape, or corporate group outing, step aboard our luxury yacht ‘ Champagne on Ice ‘ at the Anchorage Marina, Corlette Point, located 2½ hours north of Sydney, and sail Port Stephens in style.

Harbour Sail

• 95pp (min. 4 people)
• 125pp (min. 2 people)

Join our luxury yacht exploring the sheltered waterways of Port Stephens, and discovering dolphins, sea turtles, and sea birds along the way.

Learn to Sail

• 110pp (min. 4 people)*
• 175pp (min. 2 people)

An introduction to sailing from our experienced and friendly crew. The crew will talk you through some of the basic skills and concepts of sailing before letting you take the helm and work the winches.

*Beginners welcome!

Breakfast Cruise

• 190pp (min. 2 people)

Start the day with a relaxing cruise, soak up the views while enjoying mimosas and a delicious breakfast platter.

Luncheon Sail

• 290pp (min. 4 people)
• 350pp (min. 2 people)

Enjoy a mid-day sail to one of many white-sand beaches or secluded coves. Plunge into the crystal-clear blue water.

Luncheon menu includes freshly shucked oysters, fresh local lobster, and prawns. (Other options include gourmet grazing platters. Vegetarian also available). Wine or beer included.

Sunset Cruise

Cruise to a secluded cove where we drop anchor and relax with a glass of bubbly, some cheese, and the freshest of the Port’s oysters as the light turns golden.

Exclusive Charters

• 900 (2 hours)
• 1000 (3 hours)
• 1100 (4 hours)

The only thing better than being aboard a Blue Water Sailing cruise, is having the yacht all to yourself!

Exclusive charters give you the option of booking the boat for just two of you, a corporate or other small group, or a family. Exclusive cruises can visit all the same wonderful attractions as our regular cruises. Our private charters are skippered and crewed by our experienced and friendly team so you can be perfectly relaxed.

Catering options and beverages available on request.

Special Occasions

Proposals and weddings.

‘ Champagne on Ice ‘ is known as the queen of romance! Let us arrange a memorable cruise for your proposal or your wedding day. Picturesque Port Stephens is a stunning backdrop for a lifetime of memories and our luxury yacht is the perfect vessel for your special occasion.

Happy Customers

Testimonials, your hospitality was amazing and the trip, including food, amazing, great company and superb food., we’ll definitely be back., the perfect evening to celebrate a birthday., can’t wait to experience this again., a wonderful experience, great boat in great condition., lovely breakfast with exceptional hosts., thanks so much 10/10., thank you for taking us out, very, very special., it was insane, we will be back, thank you for the perfect sunset adventure., most enjoyable cruise we have been on., perfect anniversary cruise, the most enjoyable, relaxing experience., beautiful staff, loved every minute., most wonderful sailing experience..

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The anchorage.

Overlooking the Anchorage Marina, The Anchorage is a boutique resort offering luxury seaside accommodation in the beautiful New South Wales region of Nelson Bay, Port Stephens.

Night Jar Photography

Port Stephens family and wedding photographer.

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The Bay Butler

Servicing exclusively on the Tomaree Peninsula. Areas include Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay, Corlette, Soldiers Point and Anna Bay. The Bay Butler family offer a full butler service including food and beverage delivery, grocery click & collect, ticket purchase, dinner reservations, itinerary planning, nanny service, bespoke offerings to take your holiday to the next level, without lifting a finger. The Bay Butler is at your service.

Nelson Bay Fish Market

Nelson Bay Fish Market is a family owned and locally operated business supplying fresh seafood to Port Stephens residents and visitors.

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The Worimi peoples are acknowledged by Blue Water Sailing as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters situated within the Port Stephens area, including wetlands, rivers creeks and coastal environments. It is known that their heritage and cultural ties to this area date back tens of thousands of years.

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Boat Hire and Marinas

We are blessed to be located in the heart of one of Australia’s most extraordinary marine playgrounds…the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park . This rare and precious Marine Park encompasses a staggering 98,000 hectares of waterways.

Port Stephens is ideal if you’re into boats. BYOB or hire a yacht , jet ski, kayak, ski boat or cruiser and discover the rivers, bays, marinas, islands and offshore adventures. With 3 state of the art marinas to can choose from, you're sure to find the perfect berth. D'Albora Marina in Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point Marina and Anchorage Marina, Corlette.

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Enjoy Sailing Port Stephens

Soldiers Point Marina is a 5-star marina with luxury hotel-style bathrooms, beauty and massage facilities, café, restaurant. The marina also provides complimentary coffee and papers delivered to your yacht in the mornings and cocktails in the evening. You can enjoy a sail or relax onboard your yacht at the resort-style marina.

Port Stephens is home to the Great Lakes Marine Park, with many species of dolphins, turtles, fish and seabirds. Certified members can explore the secluded islands off Port Stephens which are within a protected marine wildlife sanctuary. Dolphins and whales are regular visitors to this sanctuary. Enjoy lunch or an overnight stay on board your yacht in Fame Cove which is a sheltered bay which provides for safe swimming and friendly wildlife, all in a naturally beautiful setting.

Do all this and more onboard your own luxury yacht with friends and family, a fantastic way to enjoy the majestic views and the natural beauty of Port Stephens. Call Darrell Barnett 02 4982 7445  or email [email protected]

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379

The Sun Odyssey 379 represents the perfect balance of ingredients that have made the range a success. The performance-oriented hull comes from the drawing boards of Marc Lombard. Special attention has been given to the ease of sail handling, the ergonomics, and modern aesthetics. The spacious cockpit with voluminous lockers, twin wheels, and the large folding table is ideal for entertaining, whilst below is bathed in light from the opening ports and flush hatches.

Beneteau Swift Trawler 35

The new Swift Trawler 35 is built for a comfortable on-water lifestyle. Inside it provides elegant and practical living, it’s spacious with incredible natural light thanks to the fully glazed wheelhouse. The new design brings the outside inside and offers 360-degree views for you and your guests. So you can relax in the saloon, yet feel connected with your surroundings.

The owners’ cabin is reached through a gull-wing door and has an ensuite with a separate shower room. There’s also a second cabin with bunks. If you have guests onboard, there is more entertaining room on the lower deck. Just open the transom and the cockpit connects to create more space with fold-down chairs. Safety is a priority on this cruiser with broad walkways and high handrails for peace of mind on longer voyages.

Barracuda 7

Whether your intention is serious sportfishing or simply to relax onboard angling, the Barracuda 7 is a great platform for all your fishing trips. Thanks to the many optional extras, every owner can tailor the boat to his personal needs. Various fishing rod holders and a large fish tank, which can be filled with regenerated seawater, as well as the great freedom of movement on deck, will contribute to great sportfishing adventures on this boat.

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We’d love to invite you on board to experience the beauty of Port Stephens and the ease of SailTime membership.  Click here  to register your interest in a trial sail.

Soldiers Point Marina provides the perfect spot for exploring the magnificent waterways and hinterland of Port Stephens, covering nearly 1000 square kilometers of scenic diversity, mild weather, and great shopping and eating.

The 5-star Marina is managed in an environmentally sensitive way and offers luxury hotel-style bathrooms, beauty and massage facilities, café, restaurants, coffee and papers delivered to your yacht in the mornings, with free cocktails in the evening.

Port Stephens is home to the Great Lakes Marine Park, with many species of dolphins, turtles, fish, and seabirds.

Tomaree National Park is a 20km stretch of scenic rocky coastline between Anna Bay and Shoal Bay with many great spots to swim, snorkel, kayak, picnic, or fish.

Do all this and more onboard your luxury Jeanneau yacht or Swift Trawler with friends and family, a fantastic way to take in the majestic views and the natural beauty of Port Stephens.

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Nelson Bay Services - Nelson Bay

 Picturesque Nelson Bay marina houses 200 wet berths and jet ski storage with high security. Facilities include end to end dockmaster assistance seven days a week along with reciprocal berthing rights at all seven D’ALBORA Marinas locations.

Members have access to fuel seven days a week and discount fuel cards. Parking and courtesy trolleys are at your disposal, along with pump-out facilities for your vessel.

Nelson Bay Marina offers personal care facilities, members seating area and laundry facilities.

There are also waterfront café and fine dining restaurant venues

Crows Nest Apartment is a luxury two-bedroom apartment that offers 180 degree water views, elevated above Nelson Bay marina.

Onsite marine services include detailing, repairs, maintenance, chandlery and boat brokerage.

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AQUILA CRUISES NELSON BAY

 private charter cruise the bay in luxury  , about aquila cruises nelson bay.

Aquila Cruises offers bespoke private charter cruises around the beautiful bays of Port Stephens. 

Leaving from the Anchorage Marina or Nelson Bay public wharf , at a time suitable for you and your guests, experience the bay at its best with gourmet food and champagne. 

Let us organise a special luncheon, morning or afternoon tea, sunset cruise or charter Aquila for the whole day. 

All inclusive of drinks and catering from $985 per hour min 2 hours.   Ask us about our BYO options from $650 per hour min 2 hours.   

Private Charter

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Nelson Bay Marina

Unwind in a blue water wonderland and dolphin watching capital, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney, half an hour from Newcastle Airport, and an hour from the Hunter Valley wine region.

Its pristine natural harbour is more than twice the size of Sydney Harbour and boasts deep sparkling waters, perfect for all marine adventures as seen with the annual Sail Port Stephens and NSW game fishing Interclub tournament. Spot the playful bottlenose dolphin locals and marvel at the magnificence of the humpback whales who pass through during the cooler months. If fishing’s your thing, come expecting an abundance and you won’t be disappointed.

Once you’re done exploring, simply leave your vessel in our expert hands, choose from our wide array of waterfront restaurants, cafes or bars, relax and enjoy a meal to remember.

Nelson Bay Marina sits in the heart of the pretty coastal township of Nelson Bay, a buzzing hub from which to explore endless aquatic treasures, stunning beaches and perfectly sheltered bays.

Boatyard & Marine Servicing

Boatyard by d'Albora

Full service boatyard providing lifting, antifouling, servicing, repairs, washing and top side polishing, servicing marina customers and the local boating community.

d'Albora Marinas, 6 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

New & Used Boats

d’Albora Marine

As part of Australia’s leading marine and hospitality group, d’Albora Marine provides specialist new and used boats sales and service nationally whilst also having an office at all 10 d’Albora locations across QLD, NSW & VIC and are open 7 days a week. They are also the exclusive Australian representative for;

• Azimut Yachts
• Bertram Yachts USA
• Monterey Boats

Mavericks on the Bay

Relaxed, open venue over 2 floors with marina views, for choice bistro dishes, plus live music.

Facilities and Services

Facilities and services include:

• Wet berthing – 196 wet berths for boats up to 35m
• Dockmaster assistance – 7 days a week
• Full-service boatyard – including detailing, repairs, maintenance and chandlery
• 24/7 fuel – refuel at your convenience, including markdown fuel for members
• Superior security – 24-hour security and swipe card access
• Member & Guest Services – to help take care of all your needs phone 1800 DALBORA (32 52 672)
• Waterfront café and fine dining – an array of waterfront café and restaurant options in and around the marina
• Lounge, toilet / shower, laundry and pump-out facilities – available at your convenience
• Parking – both free and metered parking available in and around the marina
• d’Albora Marine New & Used Boat Sales – onsite exclusive Australian representative for Azimut Yachts, Bertram Yachts USA and Monterey Boats. Exclusive brokerage commission for members.

d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay is designed to make your Port Stephens experience effortless and memorable. Framing the waterfront, the marina boasts an exceptional service offering within a prime location, close to local attractions.

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Artisan Collective

A group of local artists and creatives committed to sharing the unique, inspiring and awe inspiring works of art created here in our beautiful seaside community of Port Stephens.We are an artist run gallery- providing visitors to the bay with high quality, local made gifts direct from the makers, engaging our local community by offering a space to share in the creative arts of the area and supporting our artists in providing a space to sell, share,grow and collaborate

Cafe and Convenience on the Bay

This stylish café offers modern Australian cuisine for all meals, specialising in deserts and afternoon tea.

Corner Secrets

'Corner Secrets offering beautiful gifts and ladies fashion and fashion accessories on the marina in Nelson Bay'

Hogs Breath Cafe

Hog's Australia's Steakhouse, formerly named Hog's Breath Cafe and also known as Hog's Breath Saloon, is an Australian and international restaurant chain and franchise of steak house restaurants.

Let’s Go Adventures

Let’s Go Adventures -Dive Nelson Bay has an extensive range of dive equipment, wetsuits and accessories, and specializes in group travel. We have a large social group / network (our dive club) meaning there is always a friendly face around to dive, or to go on an adventure with

Little Mavs

Delicious mouth watering seafood.

Located on the waterfront at d’Albora marina.

7 Days a week.

Marina Ice Creamery

Marina Ice Creamery boasts over 50 delicious flavours, something for every taste fantasy.

Marina Mart

Waterfront marina convenience Store, supplying a wide range of food, snacks, drinks and convenience items in the heart of the marina, open 7 days till late.

Mid North Marine Engineering

Mid North Marine Engineering is a locally owned and operated business and is located at d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay directly on the hardstand.With 15+ years of experience owner, Robbie is more then qualified to work on your vessel and his workmanship is first class.At Mid North Marine we can assist with any mechanical needs of your vessel including pre purchase inspections, servicing and repairs.

Mobile Marine Electrics

Mobile Marine Electrics is locally owned and operated out of Port Stephens, NSW.We service the entire East coast of Australia and as far as Fiji and Asia.​We are qualified and experienced Marine Electricians and pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship. MME has all your needs covered from batteries all the way through to designing complete new electronics systems for your entire boat.Feel free to give us a call or email with any questions or any electrical issues you are having. We are confident that MME will be the solution to your electrical needs.

Pacific Watercolours

Offering everything you need to remember your time spent at Nelson Bay from Giftware, clothing, even swimwear.

R Marine Port Stephens

R Marine Port Stephens is all about, Luxury, Excitement and Adventure! Part of the Riviera Dealership Network – Australia’s leading brand in luxury motor yachts. Offering New and Pre-loved vessels.Located on the ground level overlooking D’ALBORA Marinas Nelson Bay. Principle Dealer, Gary Lee has created a one-stop-shop whether you are a local, boat enthusiast or a transient boat owner cruising the coastline, we are at hand to provide assistance or advice for all your boating needs from sales to shipwright servicing.

The Wood Oven

The Wood Oven is the home of the best gourmet Pizza, Pasta & Salad in the Nelson Bay d'Albora Marina in the majestic Port Stephens.

Zone Out Arcade & Virtual Reality Gaming & Golf

Zone Out is proud to be a family owned and operated business. Our mission is to provide a unique and unforgettable family experience. We are determined to create a fun and exciting environment for the whole family. If you leave smiling, we have done our job right! We believe in complete inclusivity for everyone. Whether you are a family visiting Nelson Bay or a couple looking to enjoy some arcade fun, Zone Out can cater to your needs. At Zone Out, we pride ourselves on creating a long-lasting impression well after your visit to us.

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6 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

1800 DALBORA (32 52 672)

1300 889 059

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Nero: The 90m new build with an old-world soul and neo-classic styling

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the classically styled 90.1-metre Nero has been sailing the seas for centuries. Dig a little deeper and you'll find she is an architectural confection of old and new, as Holly Margerrison discovers.

Nero is a yacht of many secrets. For years, she was home to a plump, ginger stowaway from the Chinese shipyard she was built in. Named Nelson, the cat stayed with the owner on board, only going ashore if guests were not fond of the feline, and he even had his own chair in the wheelhouse that he scratched to pieces. Everyone gave up trying to replace the armchair and eventually threw a blanket over it.

Frederica Findlater of Burgess recounts a beautiful photo of the yacht taken from the stern. You’d be mistaken for thinking Nero was the subject of the image. Instead, sat on the capping rail, tail straight down, is Nelson, lapping up dusk’s soft light. Oh, to be the stowaway on Nero and to know the stories she holds.

Several years and two substantial refits later, these nostalgic traces can still be found throughout – if you know where to look. On a bright day off the coast of Monaco, I tour the modern-classic build, witnessing the wealth of details that make her such a revered yacht.

For example: Tucked behind the door in the owner’s suite is the epitome of British naval power. Poised high on the top shelf is a bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (from which the cat borrowed its name) – a charismatic legend who led the British fleet to victory against the much larger French and Spanish fleets in the Battle of Trafalgar.

Follow the compass-embossed marquetry a little further along the deck and you uncover the next jewel in Nero 's trove. Here lies another bust, this time of Lord Byron, a figure heavily connected to the Greek War of Independence and the author behind the 1814 poem The Corsair . The poem tells the story of a wild and ruthless pirate, and served as inspiration for the name of one of the largest privately owned vessels in the 1930s, a 103-metre classic named Corsair IV that was itself the inspiration for Nero .

These treasures, along with model yachts that evoke the spirit of sea battles in their golden age, imbue Nero with a maritime history that goes much deeper than her clipper bow, black hull and iconic yellow funnel. It was British entrepreneur Neil Taylor who commissioned and designed Nero, initially setting out to restore a true classic. But when a suitable donor yacht wasn't available, he built a replica design of Corsair IV, owned by finance and industry icon JP Morgan in the 1930s.

Taylor inserted himself in the traditions of early 20th-century yachting and created something which both looked and felt like a time-honoured yacht. He pays his respects to JP Morgan across Nero with ubiquitous intertextual links. For a start, Corsair Yachts , the yard that Taylor created specifically for his build, is a nod to Morgan’s Corsair series of yachts. The bust of Nelson also honours the financier's fascination with the naval figure, who spent his life collecting ephemera and memorabilia. 

John Leonida, consulting superyacht industry advisor from LP Squared Ltd, shared much of his extensive research into Nero . He said: “The level of detail is extraordinary. It’s the bringing together of so many nautical themes that makes this such a spectacular boat.” Speaking of the figurehead of Byron, he added: “It’s an easter egg. If you don’t know it’s there, you don’t know that’s Byron. It adds another dimension.”

Her exterior is equally as captivating. As Captain Paul Bell explains, her sheer line “[rises] up as if it were an old-fashioned yacht. It’s taken from the time, so it’s architecturally correct. It’s the only boat I’ve worked on that has one of those, apart from an old-fashioned sailing yacht. She feels like a mix of a motor yacht and a sailing yacht because of her full-length keel. When she’s sitting at anchor like this, she feels like a sailing yacht.” He adds: “It’s quite relaxed, it’s not like a modern-day superyacht.”

It wasn’t always so relaxed inside and, for this, interior designer Laura Pomponi is to thank. As she puts it, she “transformed the yacht from a gentleman’s club to a lady of the seas”. Pomponi was tasked with the 2016 refit in MB92 in Barcelona, under a new owner whose brief was “contemporary, classic elegance”. Pomponi explains the biggest challenge of this refit was balancing a fresh aesthetic while “keeping the soul of the vessel”. To accomplish this, she introduced considerable light, cream interiors that are anything but clinical, and an amalgamation of cosy textures throughout.

Light in colour yet springy underfoot, the handmade bouclé carpet on the main deck invites guests to take their time as they walk across it. When it came to sourcing the fabric (of which there was 3.2km in the first refit), she explains “we pick up a little bit here, a little bit there. We don’t like well-known brands, we look for something special”.

Prior to the refit, purple, black and gold tones were a common theme on board, and they have since been replaced with nautical-hued furnishings, while dark high-gloss woods have been substituted for lime-washed oak and brass fittings have been stripped and dipped in chrome to resemble silver.

The mix of old and new artwork, chosen in collaboration with the owner and sourced predominantly from Italy and America, heightens the maritime theme with a contrast between tall ships and steamships.

The result of the first refit? A tactile, retro yacht where guests are encouraged to enjoy the space. Not cavernous yet also not claustrophobic, Nero encapsulates all that is to evoke “quiet luxury” – not defined by the amount it cost to build her, nor her refit costs.

Fast forward to 2021, when Pomponi’s expertise was called on once again. This time, the brief was more technical and focused on a wellness boat that would appeal to charter clients, aligning with an upgraded programme.

With this in mind, the snug was converted into a self-serving gym on the top deck and the previous gym was converted into a beauty saloon-come-massage room. They also changed the loose furniture and the owner opted for new colours, allowing Pomponi to weave in greens and yellows amongst the teal and blue. The sofas, designed and upholstered by the studio, demand to be sat on – the level of formality stripped in favour of ergonomic design. The floor surrounding the skylounge bar was also changed to wood to be more universally appealing.

The gym was Pomponi’s challenge for the 2021 refit, not least due to the technical constraints of the camber and the sheer of the floor. To make the ultra-modern kinesis fit, her team removed the floor and replaced it with technical cork panels, which are also easier to maintain. She then harmonised the contemporary and classic ambience with glass mirrors produced by an Italian company, Sicis, that specialises in glass mosaics. The mirrored cabinets are coated to give an antique effect.

In a testament to how the boat flows, this “quiet luxury” extends to the service provided by the unobtrusive yet attentive crew. They refute the formality of a silver service associated with a yacht of this size in favour of a more personable approach.

While little is known about the name behind Nero , there are certainly some characters who tell her multifaceted story. Nelson – both the feline and the naval figure – certainly have a part to play in this. For now, Nero will play host to charter guests – next stop Tarragona, before the Antigua Yacht Show.

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An immensely varied destination that boasts glorious harbours, alluring beaches and bays, rainforest, walking trails, volcanic cones and idyllic islands. Not only is Auckland naturally beautiful, it is New Zealand's most culturally diverse region and also offers great shopping and outstanding food and wine.

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Protected rainforests shrouded in mist and marine reserves ensure the Coromandel region's natural beauty is well preserved; and the coastline is simply spectacular. From the hot springs that bubble up from the sands of Hot Water Beach to the high-arched cave, the natural wonder, that links Cathedral Cove to Mare's Leg cove.

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Its sheltered situation and long sunshine hours make Nelson Tasman an ideal cruising destination. Explore the lagoons and islands of the vast Tasman Bay or head west to Abel Tasman National Park , known for its golden beaches, emerald bush-clad hills and native bird life.

Grapes and hops thrive in the region's fertile soil, so it's not surprising that Nelson Tasman is home to some of New Zealand's best wine and artisan beer producers.

More than 350 working artists and craftspeople live in the region, and are no doubt inspired by its exceptional beauty. A private art tour will give you an opportunity to meet Nelson's studio potters, artist studios and bead and glass galleries.

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This region is steeped in Maori legend and has offered safe harbour to sailors for centuries. A myriad of deep coves, bays and fringed with secluded beaches and native bush, the 1500 kilometres of coastline that make up the Marlborough Sounds are a haven of scenic tranquillity.

Share and explore the picturesque inlets with dolphins, seals and an abundance of other marine animals, or head ashore. Marlborough is New Zealand's premier wine growing region, home of award-winning sauvignon blancs, superb aromatics, chardonnays and rich pinot noirs.

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A 40-year-old engineer and father of one, who had gone shopping Saturday at a local high-end farm shop near Windsor Castle, described in an interview how he captured the video that showed a “relaxed and happy” Kate Middleton leaving the shop with Prince William — a video that he and others say should put to rest the monthslong concerns about Kate’s health and whereabouts.

Of course, the internet has other ideas.

As soon as the video was published Monday by the U.K. tabloid The Sun and by the American gossip site TMZ, new rumors exploded on social media, alleging that the woman seen in the video is not Catherine, the Princess of Wales, but a body double. According to one conspiracy theory, the woman in the video could be Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who is at the center of yet another unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that resurfaced in the past week  — that she is William’s mistress.

Such is the state of discussion surrounding the British royal family ever since the future queen disappeared from public view after Christmas Day, with Kensington Palace saying on Jan. 17 that she underwent “planned” abdominal surgery for a mysterious medical condition. On Mother’s Day in the U.K. (March 10), Kensington Palace made things much worse by releasing a photo of Kate and her three children, George, Charlotte and Louis. Purportedly taken by William, the photo sparked global intrigue after it was slapped with a “kill” notice by major news agencies, and Kate subsequently released a statement, admitting that she had engaged in an “amateur” job of digital editing.

More questions about what’s real and what’s not continued to flourish on Monday, after Getty images issued another warning about a photo coming from Kate, The Telegraph reported . This was an image of the late Queen Elizabeth II and 10 of her grandchildren, which was taken by the Princess of Wales in April 2022 but not released by Buckingham Palace until the following year. Getty said that this image, too, had been digitally enhanced, The Telegraph reported.

Now, conspiracy theorists have jumped on the farm shop video of Kate and William to spin a tale that the British monarchy is engaging in a massive psyop operation to cover up something very sinister about the future queen. Even American reality TV host and producer Andy Cohen jumped on the bandwagon, maybe jokingly, by posting a message on X: “That ain’t Kate.”

But the man who recorded the much-discussed video, showing the princess casually dressed in a hoodie and leggings, has attested to its authenticity and to seeing her with “my own eyes” while in the farm shop. He also has offered a reasonable-sounding explanation for how he managed to be in the right place at the right time to see Kate with her husband.

Nelson Silva told The Sun he stopped in at the Royal Farms Windsor Farm Shop on Saturday, which is in the town where he lives. The shop also is a short distance from Kate and William’s home near Windsor Castle, and it sells meat, produce and other goods produced by the royal farms around Windsor Castle, as well as other farms in the area.

Silva also told The Sun in another article that he had some time to kill and went into the shop to buy some steak and produce. That’s when he spotted a familiar-looking couple in the the bread aisle. He said, “I noticed a couple choosing loaves of bread, and the woman turned her face, and I felt like I had seen the face before. … I knew it from somewhere.”

“Then I saw Kate turn her head slightly,”  Silva continued. “I was like, ‘Oh I know her.’ They went to the meat section and I was stood behind them. They were talking to staff and laughing.”

“I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but the staff seemed overwhelmed in a nice way,” Silva told The Sun. “When I went to pay for my produce, the girl at the counter was so shocked she was hardly breathing.”

“Everyone in there was very excited,” Silva said. After he paid, Silva told The Sun that he went to his car. As the royal couple exited the shop, each holding shopping bags, Silva said, “I just filmed them.”

“I think they walked out through a gate out of the grounds,” he said. “They just vanished and I didn’t see a car.”

Silva said he initially shot the video of the couple to share with his family to “show just how normal they were.”

“Kate looked happy and relaxed,” he continued. “They look happy just to be able to go to a shop and mingle. Kate looked relieved like it was a success going to a shop. It felt natural.”

While Silva didn’t think Kate and William were hiding who they were in the shop, he still got the sense that they didn’t want to linger too long, given all the “build-up” about the her whereabouts. “I got the sense they just wanted to be swift in there,” he told The Sun.

Silva, who said he usually doesn’t pay much attention to royal gossip, decried all the “trolls” who are pushing bizarre claims on social media, including the allegation that the woman is his video is a Kate body double and that he was even in cahoots in faking the couple’s appearance. “I saw her with my own eyes,” he said.

“What more do you need to lay off her?” Silva continued. “I thought after this was released they’d go quiet. But these people are so invested in the drama now.”

Arthur Edwards, a royal photographer for The Sun, spoke up for Silva’s video and said it should “put to rest” cruel rumors about the future queen. “It’s lovely to see Catherine looking so happy. People keep asking me, ‘Where’s Kate? How’s Kate?'”

But the video probably won’t put the rumors to rest right away, according to The Daily Beast . It didn’t help that The Sun initially published a story earlier Monday, citing sources who said they saw Kate at the farm shop on Saturday and attending a sporting event for her children on Sunday. But there were no accompanying photos of Kate on either outing. As the Daily Beast said, “If the most famous woman in the world, whose whereabouts has prompted the exchange of countless billions of terabytes of data in recent weeks, went to a kids’ sports match and farm shop over the weekend, wouldn’t someone have got a photo?”

Then The Sun and TMZ published the video of Kate at the farm shop. But the whirlpool of conspiracy theories was still in “full gyration” on Tuesday, The Daily Beast said. Best-selling royal author Christopher Andersen pointed out this glimpse of Kate is all too brief.

“Every time Kate pops her head above the parapet, it only serves to remind us that we still don’t know what the hell is going on,” He told The Daily Beast.

But other PR experts suggested to The Daily Beast and to this news organization that there could be a strategy to having Kate briefly seen out in public to address the Mother Day’s Photoshop controversy — specifically to show the world that she isn’t in a coma, hasn’t left William or hasn’t been “disappeared” by the royal family, as some of the conspiracy theories have alleged. The strategy doesn’t come out of some grand psyop operation but could be basic celebrity PR: Have the princess visit a place where she is likely to be seen or photographed by a member of the public.

Norah Lawlor, a New York publicist and reptation manager, told The Daily Beast that the sighting of Kate at the farm shop points to Kensington Palace employing a “gradated communication strategy” to “work up” her public visibility, as she recovers from surgery and before she officially returns to royal duties. All along, Kensington Palace has said that Kate would recover from her surgery at home and not return to public engagements until after Easter.

The Times of London reported over the weekend that “after Easter” means mid-April — after the school holidays for George, Charlotte and Louis. The children return to school on April 17. “Kate is still expected to resume public duties from then, though there are no signals yet as to when or where her first engagement will be,” The Times reported.

On Monday, there was another rumor going around on social media that Kate would make a statement to the BBC sometime on Wednesday, or even before, The Daily Beast said. However, another reputation and crisis manager, who asked not to be named, dismissed the idea of Kate doing a BBC interview, telling The Daily Beast: “Interviews with royals on the BBC have not gone well in the past.”

In its report, the Times of London cited “a royal source” who said that Kate probably would address her health and recovery at a future public engagement.  “If she was going to do it, that’s how she would do it.” A friend also said: “They will want to be clear and more open, but they’ll do it when they feel ready. I would expect that to be her instinct and it will be her call. They’re not going to be rushed.”

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Built in English Harbour in the 1740s and still in operation today, Nelson's Dockyard is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Antigua's top tourist attraction.

Dating back to the early 18th century, Nelson's Dockyard is the oldest continually operating dockyard in the world, now carefully restored and home to historical buildings, a museum, a hotel, restaurants and boutiques.

Located in the sheltered natural bay of English Harbour, Nelson's Dockyard was one of the most important British naval bases in the Caribbean , but after the Royal Navy abandoned it in 1889, it became largely derelict. The site was renovated in the 1950s and named in honor of Horatio Nelson, who was posted here in the 1780s. It is now at the heart of Nelson's Dockyard National Park and a major visitor attraction, as well as a venue for international sailing events such as Antigua Sailing Week.

With berthing facilities on its doorstep and the full-service Antigua Yacht Club Marina in Falmouth Harbour just a short distance away, Nelson's Dockyard is an easy excursion for those visiting the island on a superyacht charter , and is sure to be a highlight of your Caribbean vacation.

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Dating back to the early 18th century, Nelson's Dockyard is the oldest continually operating dockyard in the world

A unique destination surrounded by spectacular scenery, Nelson's Dockyard is home to a fine selection of lovingly-restored historical buildings. Visitors will discover more about the site's history at the Dockyard Museum, built as the naval officers' quarters in 1855 and now displaying nautical memorabilia, model ships, figureheads and one of Nelson's telescopes.

A five-star boutique hotel, The Copper and Lumber Store Historic Inn, now occupies a former storehouse dating from the 18th century, and its dockside restaurant is an atmospheric spot for a tasty Caribbean lunch.

There are a few simple cafes and bars around the dockyard, as well as art galleries and shops while on the opposite side of the bay is Clarence House, a grand Georgian villa that was once the residence of the Governors of Antigua. It is now a museum, officially opened by Prince Harry in 2016.

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