SUPERYACHT HOLDINGS
Our Journey
Explore the evolution of the club, from conceptual design to its current status as a pinnacle of maritime membership.
President & CEO - The World
The Residents Committee retained Precise Hospitality Management to save the operation and James St. John ultimately became the first successful President & CEO at The World - Residences at Sea.
Rebel Billionaire
Gabriel Baldinucci secures a spot as a finalist in Sir Richard Branson's "Quest for the Best" competition and joins the Virgin Group.
Operations - The World
Dale Moffitt joins the management team aboard The World - Residences at Sea as Chief Concierge and is later promoted to manage the front of house operation in a direct supporting role to the General Manager.
Resident Services - The World
Paulina Drzewiecka joins The World - Residences at Sea in the responsible role as Director of Member Services.
Virgin Voyages Concept
Gabriel Baldinucci works closely with Virgin's team on their offering to the cruise industry.
Precise Hospitality Management
James St. John returns to lead luxury projects with Precise Hospitality Management in the UK, South Africa, Seychelles and Zambia.
Presidential Consultation
James St. John is requested to travel with former President Bill Clinton to advise on the rebuilding of the country after the massive disasters.
Operations - Precise Hospitality
Dale Moffitt joins Precise Hospitality Management and works on luxury projects in Panama, Tanzania, Malawi and Greece.
Superyacht Blockchain Summit
Matthew and Thomas Locastro began planning a superyacht blockchain summit for the 2019 Monaco F1 race. After networking on yachts and parties throughout the South of France, they met the owner of a 286 ft yacht who agreed to partner with them.
Operations Planning Experience
The Locastros worked with the yacht owner's management and crew to plan the event, giving them detailed operational planning experience for hosting events onboard yachts of this size range.
Best Boutique Hotel Accolade
Operated by Precise Hospitality Management, the renowned Iconic Santorini Hotel is named 'Best Boutique Hotel on a Global Level.'
Ritz Carlton Yacht Club
James St. John met with Ritz Carlton Yacht Club senior management and was later retained by Savills on their behalf to consult on possible interest in a residential vessel project.
Residential Ship Consultation
Precise Hospitality Management begins consultation for the Aqua Sirena project, an Australian entry into the residential ship market based on converting a retired cruise vessel.
Superyacht Holdings Founded
Thomas and Matthew launch Superyacht Holdings and begin developing the operational planning for a private club aboard a yacht.
Shared Usage Concept
Partnered with the owner of a 236ft yacht, utilizing unused weeks to host summits in the Mediterranean and Red Sea. Brought UHNW individuals, thought leaders and super connectors together as pilots for a shared usage concept where people who do not know each other share a superyacht.
Superyacht Charters
Partnered with the owner of a 282 foot long yacht and charged guests by the stateroom for NYE in St. Barts and separately for time on board throughout the Caribbean.
Test Marketing on Yachts
Executed test marketing programs on various yachts to validate the cabin-based membership concept.
Financial Conference Events
Partnered with a yacht owner to host marketing events at a financial conference in the Bahamas. Brought on groups of prospective members and led tours around the yacht where we began to get live feedback on the club concept.
Superyacht Selection
Traveled throughout Europe touring various high stateroom count yachts evaluating which were suitable for our program.
Yacht Construction Projects
Successfully raised capital for the completion of two separate yacht construction projects.
Athens Yacht Inspection
A detailed evaluation of potential fleet additions in Athens, focusing on stateroom configurations and amenity suitability.
Istanbul Yacht Inspection
Further expansion of our fleet search, inspecting world-class shipyards and existing hulls in Istanbul.
Istanbul Yacht Inspection #2
Follow-up technical inspections of the 279-foot superyacht Victorious.
Monaco Yacht Show 2023
Partnered with the owner of a 279-foot superyacht to jointly market his vessel and our private members club.
Public Launch
Superyacht Holdings is announced publicly at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show.
Seatrade Cruise News
Superyacht Holdings is featured by Seatrade Cruise News.
Axios D.C.
Superyacht Holdings receives a press feature by Axios D.C.
BOAT International
Superyacht Holdings receives a press feature by BOAT International.
First Class International Magazine
Superyacht Holdings receives a press feature by First Class International Magazine.
M/Y Victorious in South Florida
Brought the superyacht to South Florida for a detailed program evaluation held over a three-month period. Eighteen events took place onboard and over five hundred qualified visitors were toured in collaboration with the Family Office Association, Association for Corporate Growth, Trivest, Bank of America and the Nicklaus Children's Healthcare Foundation.
Members Club at Sea
Based on valued feedback during the program in South Florida, we launched the SYH Club, a unique members club at sea.
Monaco Yacht Show 2024
SYH Club attended the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, a most successful event for awareness of the club.
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
SYH Club was in attendance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and hosted a series of happy hour events.
First Class International Magazine
SYH Club is showcased by First Class International Magazine.