Destinations

Northern Europe

Kiel

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Germany

Cruising area

Baltic Sea / Kiel Canal

Season

May to September

Marinas

9

Kiel is one of Northern Europe’s most important sailing and route-planning ports.

Other

Kilifi

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Kenya

Cruising area

Kenya coast / Indian Ocean

Marinas

1

Northern Europe

Kinsale

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Ireland

Cruising area

South Coast Ireland / West Cork

Season

May to September

Kinsale offers one of Ireland’s most attractive small-harbour yacht stops, blending food, sailing and coastal scenery.

Asia Pacific

Kobe

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Japan

Cruising area

Osaka Bay / Seto Inland Sea

Season

March to May and September to November

Marinas

1

Kobe gives Japan a strategically important yacht gateway, combining port access, dining, culture and Seto Inland Sea cruising potential.

Asia Pacific

Koh Chang

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Thailand

Cruising area

Gulf of Thailand / Eastern Thailand

Season

November to April

Koh Chang offers relaxed Thai island cruising away from the busiest yacht routes, with nature, beaches and low-key charm.

Asia Pacific

Koh Samui

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Thailand

Cruising area

Gulf of Thailand

Season

December to April

Koh Samui offers relaxed Thai island cruising with resort comfort, beaches and access to the Gulf of Thailand’s nearby islands.

Asia Pacific

Komodo

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Indonesia

Cruising area

Indonesia / Lesser Sunda Islands

Season

April to November

Komodo combines rare wildlife, strong diving and dramatic Indonesian island cruising for expedition-style yacht itineraries.

Mediterranean

Kotor

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Montenegro

Cruising area

Adriatic Sea / Montenegro

Season

May to September

Marinas

2

Kotor combines dramatic mountain scenery, historic architecture and one of the Adriatic’s most memorable yacht approaches.

Asia Pacific

Krabi

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Thailand

Cruising area

Southeast Asia / Andaman Sea

Season

November to April

Marinas

2

Krabi offers some of Thailand’s most dramatic coastal scenery for yachts cruising the Andaman Sea.

Mediterranean

Krk

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Croatia

Cruising area

Kvarner Gulf

Krk is a yachting destination connected to Punat / Krk and the wider Kvarner Gulf cruising area, included to support marina coverage on Superyacht …

Asia Pacific

Kyoto

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Japan

Cruising area

Kansai yacht shore programmes

Season

March to May and October to November

Kyoto adds world-class culture and hospitality to Japanese yacht itineraries based around Osaka Bay and Kobe.

Indian Ocean

La Digue

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Seychelles

Cruising area

Indian Ocean / Seychelles

Season

April to May and October to November

La Digue gives yacht guests one of the most photogenic and relaxed island experiences in the Seychelles.

North America

La Paz Mexico

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Mexico

Cruising area

Sea of Cortez

Marinas

5

La Paz Mexico is a yachting destination connected to La Paz and the wider Sea of Cortez cruising area, included to support marina coverage …

Northern Europe

La Rochelle

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

France

Cruising area

Bay of Biscay / Atlantic France

Marinas

4

La Rochelle is a major Atlantic French yachting destination with marina access, sailing heritage and Bay of Biscay cruising value.

South America

Lake Titicaca

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Peru / Bolivia

Cruising area

Andean inland lake / shore extension

Season

May to October

Lake Titicaca is not a superyacht cruising ground, but it adds strong cultural and luxury-extension value to South America itineraries.

Indian Ocean

Lamu

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Kenya

Cruising area

Indian Ocean / Kenya Coast

Season

June to October and January to March

Lamu gives yachts a distinctive East African cultural stop with old-world island atmosphere.

Asia Pacific

Langkawi

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Malaysia

Cruising area

Southeast Asia / Andaman Sea

Season

November to April

Marinas

8

Langkawi offers tropical island cruising, sheltered anchorages, Malaysian hospitality and useful regional marina support.

South America

Lima

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Peru

Cruising area

South Pacific / Peru Coast

Season

December to April

Marinas

5

Lima offers cultural and culinary appeal for yachts seeking a distinctive Pacific coast city stop in Peru.

Mediterranean

Limassol

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Cyprus

Cruising area

Cyprus / Eastern Mediterranean

Limassol is a major Cyprus yachting destination with marina access, guest hospitality, city services and Eastern Mediterranean cruising relevance.

Northern Europe

Lisbon

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Portugal

Cruising area

Tagus River

Marinas

5

Lisbon is a yachting destination connected to Lisbon and the wider Tagus River cruising area, included to support marina coverage on Superyacht Guide.

Northern Europe

Lofoten Islands

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Norway

Cruising area

Northern Norway / Lofoten

Season

June to September

Marinas

2

Lofoten offers one of Scandinavia’s most dramatic yacht experiences, combining wild scenery, Arctic light and coastal culture.

Asia Pacific

Lombok

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Indonesia

Cruising area

Indonesia / Lesser Sunda Islands

Season

May to October

Marinas

3

Lombok offers relaxed Indonesian island cruising with beaches, diving, volcano scenery and strong links to Bali and Komodo itineraries.

Northern Europe

London

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

United Kingdom

Cruising area

River Thames / UK South Coast shore extension

Season

May to September

Marinas

12

London adds major cultural, luxury and event value to UK yacht itineraries, especially when paired with the Solent or South Coast.

North America

Loreto

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Mexico

Cruising area

Sea of Cortez

Marinas

2

Loreto is a yachting destination connected to Loreto and the wider Sea of Cortez cruising area, included to support marina coverage on Superyacht Guide.