Superyacht Guide

Superyacht Guide FAQs

Answers to common questions about Superyacht Guide, yacht profiles, company listings, awards, advertising, corrections and data use.

Superyacht Guide FAQs

What is Superyacht Guide?

Superyacht Guide is an independent directory and editorial resource covering yachts, builders, designers, brokers, managers, marinas, destinations, charter listings, brokerage listings, news and events.

Is Superyacht Guide a yacht broker?

No. Superyacht Guide is not a yacht broker, charter broker, yacht manager, surveyor, class society or official registry. Listings and profiles are provided for information and discovery purposes.

Is Superyacht Guide an official yacht registry?

No. Superyacht Guide is not an official registry or government source. Yacht names, specifications, ownership details, locations, availability and market information should always be checked with official sources, brokers, managers, shipyards or appointed representatives before commercial reliance.

Where does the information come from?

Information may be compiled from public sources, editorial research, company submissions, press releases, industry sources, official websites and available historical records. Superyacht Guide aims to present information clearly, but details may change over time.

Can companies request corrections?

Yes. Companies can request corrections or updates to their profile, contact details, descriptions, locations, images, service categories and related information.

Claim or update a business profile

Can yacht owners, captains or representatives request updates?

Yes. Yacht owners, captains, managers, brokers, shipyards and authorised representatives may request corrections or updates where information is incomplete, outdated or inaccurate.

What are Superyacht Guide Awards?

Superyacht Guide Awards are editorial indicators used to recognise selected yachts, marinas, destinations and service providers. They are intended to help readers identify notable profiles within the guide.

Can a company buy a Yacht Star, Marina Star or Destination Star?

No. Paid visibility does not influence Superyacht Guide Awards, Yacht Stars, Marina Stars, Destination Stars or Service Badges. Awards and badges are editorial indicators and are separate from advertising or Featured Partner placements.

What are Yacht Stars?

Yacht Stars are editorial ratings for selected yachts. They may consider design, construction, engineering, innovation, guest experience, operational quality, environmental consideration, historical importance and market significance.

What are Marina Stars?

Marina Stars are editorial ratings for selected marinas. They may consider berth capacity, access, security, crew facilities, guest experience, concierge services, fuel and technical support, customs or immigration support, location value and environmental standards.

What are Destination Stars?

Destination Stars recognise selected cruising destinations. They may consider cruising appeal, marina access, luxury hospitality, airport access, charter popularity, scenery, anchorages, seasonality, events, culture and service infrastructure.

What are Service Badges?

Service Badges are editorial or directory indicators for selected businesses and service providers. Examples may include Verified Business, SYG Recommended, Specialist Service Provider, Custom Yacht Builder, Refit Specialist, Marina Operator, Yacht Broker, Charter Specialist or Design Studio.

Are awards official certification?

No. Superyacht Guide Awards, stars and badges are not official certification, safety approval, class approval, seaworthiness confirmation, insurance approval, legal verification or valuation.

Can awards or badges be updated or removed?

Yes. Awards, stars and badges may be reviewed, updated, corrected, downgraded or removed if new information becomes available or if a profile no longer meets the relevant editorial criteria.

What is a Featured Partner?

A Featured Partner is a clearly labelled paid or promotional placement for a relevant superyacht business, marina, service provider, destination partner or industry organisation.

Does being a Featured Partner affect awards or ratings?

No. Featured Partner placements are commercial visibility and are separate from Superyacht Guide Awards, Yacht Stars, Marina Stars, Destination Stars and Service Badges.

How can a business advertise?

Relevant businesses can enquire about Featured Partner placements, sponsored company profiles, destination sponsorship, marina sponsorship or other professional visibility opportunities.

Advertise with Superyacht Guide

How can a company be added to the directory?

Companies can request a new listing or claim an existing profile using the business claim page. Suitable listings may include builders, shipyards, brokers, charter brokers, yacht managers, designers, naval architects, marinas, refit yards, suppliers, service providers, photographers, media organisations and specialist marine businesses.

Add or claim a business

Are brokerage prices and charter rates guaranteed?

No. Brokerage prices, charter rates, availability, specifications and commercial terms can change. Users should always verify details directly with the appointed broker, charter broker, central agent, yacht manager or official representative.

Are marina details guaranteed?

No. Marina details such as maximum yacht length, berth numbers, VHF channels, facilities, customs arrangements, fuel availability and contact details may change. Captains, managers and guests should verify all operational details directly with the marina before arrival.

Can I submit a press release?

Yes. Relevant superyacht, yacht building, marina, brokerage, charter, design, refit, event and destination press releases may be submitted for consideration.

Submit a press release

Can photographers submit images?

Yes. Photographers and rights holders may submit images for consideration where they have the necessary permissions and usage rights.

Photography submission

How do I contact Superyacht Guide?

For corrections, business claims, advertising enquiries, press releases or general questions, please use the contact page.

Contact Superyacht Guide