Super summer of superyachts at Rivergate
by Rivergate Marina and Shipyard 21 Mar 2019 14:30 PDT
Feadship MY Callisto © Rivergate Marina and Shipyard
Following in the wake of 74m (243ft) Lürssen-built MY AURORA, the equally impressive 65m (214ft) Feadship MY Callisto travelled to Brisbane in early March, stopping at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard for maintenance and repairs.
The pride of its Barbados-based owner, Callisto caught the attention of residents and media in Brisbane, cutting an elegant profile against the city skyline while her guests and crew enjoyed exploring 'River City' and its environs.
"We are thrilled to welcome these high-profile superyachts to Rivergate," said Andrew Cannon, General Manager at Rivergate.
"From here, they can experience Brisbane, Moreton Bay and then further afield, north to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, or south to Sydney and Melbourne."
David Good, CEO at AIMEX-Superyacht Australia said "Crew and guests really enjoy the city of Brisbane and being in close proximity to the restaurants and night life, deep river and superyacht in the middle of the City, Kangaroo Cliffs and Botanic Gardens.
"Brisbane is a thriving metropolis, and the CBD is alive at night and during the daytime. That's the competitive advantage that Brisbane has in the world and we should be leveraging it.
"These recent superyachts to visit Brisbane show that it's a worthwhile activity for stakeholders to work together to make this mooring available to visiting superyacht year-round. Brisbane has the climate and the calendar of events to be a year-round destination."
Read more about the superyachts' impressions of Brisbane and Rivergate here.