Could Bantry Harbour become a location for superyachts?
The marketing approach of Cork Port Company representatives at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami, Florida, is interesting!
The conference is the world cruise shipping industry’s largest gathering.
The Cork delegation presented Bantry Bay as “an ideal arrival point for superyachts visiting Ireland for premium events” - such as the Ryder Cup in Adare Manor, Limerick, in 2027.
“Bantry Bay is a practical and scenic solution. Adare Manor is just a short, scenic transfer - 90 minutes by road or 25 minutes by helicopter,” said David Browne, Cork Port Commercial Manager. “Ireland’s ‘Wild Atlantic Secret’ and a perfect superyacht anchorage for golf enthusiasts seeking maritime accommodation and premium offshore experiences. Drop anchor in the sanctuary of the bay, Go from your deck to the fairway in Adare, The 25-berth marina is close to the town centre and an airfield. A part of County Cork’s seafaring heritage, the harbour was once the scene of a Napoleonic naval drama and aristocratic regattas and today evokes the golden age of transatlantic voyages. With modern concierge, fuel services and 24/7 security, Bantry Bay is the longest of the long marine inlets in south- west Ireland.”
There are more than 5,000 superyachts around the world. Donald Trump spent $39 million dollars on ‘Trump Princess.’ Conor McGregor is reported to own a Lamborghini 63-foot yacht, referred to as a "supercar of the sea," costing between $3-4 million. David Beckham owns a yacht worth more - $6m. - called Seven, named after his football jersey number.
Will they be successful, might be unlikely, but one never knows with Trump!
