Why Superyacht Owners Can Finally Anchor—and Charter—in Costa Rica
AUGUST 29, 2021- BY KIM KAVIN – ROBB REPORT
“We’re going to see so many more boats heading to Costa Rica,” says Fraser charter broker Katy Carter, who received early inquiries from clients seeking more adventurous destinations. “Maybe the family’s scuba-certified and wants to dive with hammerhead sharks or surf with a great tender and mothership. These people want to see waterfalls and hike jungles.”
How Costa Rica’s New Marine Law Is A Game Changer For The Superyacht Industry
JULY 23, 2021- BY RACHEL INGRAM – FORBES
Affectionately known as the ‘coconut milk run’, the sailing passage from the Americas to Australasia sees hundreds of yachts make passage every year as owners chase the sun. Close to the mouth of the Panama Canal, Costa Rica should have been a prime spot on the route, but its restrictive marina laws meant the country has long been bypassed for the neighbouring shores of Panama and Mexico. But that’s all about to change as a new marine law is set to transform Costa Rica into a must-visit destination for yacht owners and charter guests.
Costa Rica opens waters to foreign superyacht charters
APRIL 13, 2021- BY OLIVIA MICHEL – BOAT INTERNATIONAL
For the first time, foreign-flagged luxury charter vessels measuring 24 metres and above will be able to charter legally within Costa Rica and remain in the country for an entire year. The change in legislation follows the recent sitting of the Costa Rica Legislative Assembly that voted 47-0 in favour of reforming existing Marina law to allow easier accessibility for foreign charter yachts into Costa Rican waters.
Costa Rica passes major milestone in opening up to superyacht charters
APRIL 07, 2021- BY RORY JACKSON – SUPERYACHT NEWS
Following the recent sitting of the Costa Rica Legislative Assembly (Congress), Fraser, working alongside the Costa Rica Marina Association, has shared the result of a landmark vote 47-0 in favour of far-reaching reforms of the existing charter laws. The reform will allow chartered superyachts over 24m to charter legally and remain in Costa Rican water for up to one year and is the result of a longstanding collaboration between the Costa Rica Marina Association and Fraser.