Our Malaysia office at Pangkor Marina marks Derani Yachts’ newest expansion. Located on Marina Island Pangkor, a gateway to Malaysia’s west coast cruising grounds, it connects local and regional yacht enthusiasts with world-class vessels. This new hub strengthens our commitment to serving Southeast Asia’s growing marine lifestyle community.
Derani Yachts is excited to announce our participation in the inaugural Malaysia International Boat Show (MYBOS) 2025, held at the prestigious Royal Langkawi Yacht Club from May 21st to 24th.
This landmark event marks Malaysia’s emergence as a key destination on the regional yachting map, drawing enthusiasts and industry leaders to the scenic shores of Langkawi.
Join us to experience a curated selection of yachts and meet our team as we showcase the latest in luxury, performance, and design at Southeast Asia’s newest boating showcase.
Explore an exceptional fleet of adventure-ready and eco-conscious yachts, featuring the latest models from AXOPAR and GREENLINE — all on show at MYBOS 2025.
Bringing European hybrid technology to Asia’s tropical shores, the GREENLINE 40 offers silent electric cruising — ideal for calm evenings through Langkawi’s marinas or sunrise passages along the Malacca Strait. With solar panels as standard, spacious living areas, and panoramic views, this eco-conscious cruiser blends luxury with low-impact innovation. For owners seeking a more sustainable way to explore Asia’s stunning coastlines, the GREENLINE 40 is a smart, future-forward choice.
→ Experience a new era of yachting where comfort, style, and sustainability go hand in hand.
The AXOPAR 45 XC Cross Cabin is the flagship of the Axopar range — a bold, high-performance cruiser built for extended journeys through the region’s most remote archipelagos. From Singapore to the Anambas Islands or across to the Mergui Archipelago, this model blends speed, space, and Scandinavian luxury with a layout that encourages both socialising and solitude. Featuring a fully enclosed cabin, three large aft seats, and a wet bar, it’s perfect for both family adventures and entertaining guests.
→ Don’t miss the opportunity to view this groundbreaking model, ideal for Southeast Asia’s open-water expeditions.
A proven favourite across the region, the AXOPAR 37 XC is designed for ambitious voyages, capable of handling everything from offshore crossings to weekend getaways around Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. With twin engines, excellent fuel economy, and a fully enclosed cabin, it’s perfect for navigating changing conditions while offering air-conditioned comfort, social seating, and overnight capability.
→ Step aboard and discover why the 37 XC is the go-to choice for explorers across Southeast Asia.
The AXOPAR 29 XC Cross Cabin delivers comfort and control in all conditions. With a fully enclosed cabin, walkaround decks, and bold Scandinavian styling, it’s designed for year-round usability, making it ideal for weekend trips, commuting, or watersports adventures.
→ Visit our stand to see how this dynamic model redefines everyday boating.
Derani Yachts is proud to represent some of the most respected names in the industry: Horizon Yachts, Fleming Yachts, Wider Yachts, Greenline Yachts, Axopar Boats, and Brabus Marine. Our team will be on-site to provide personalized yacht tours and insights into our full range of offerings.
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With decades of experience in the marine industry, Derani Yachts specializes in luxury yacht sales, brokerage, and charter services across Southeast Asia. From the latest innovations to trusted favourites, we offer a handpicked selection of yachts designed to suit a wide range of lifestyles and ambitions.
Join us at the Malaysia International Boat Show 2025 to explore our featured models and speak with our knowledgeable team about finding the right yacht for your next journey.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard in Langkawi and sharing our commitment to exceptional yachting.
Greenline Yachts, the leading manufacturer of hybrid yachts, has announced its exciting new partnership with Derani Yachts, a highly-regarded yacht brokerage and dealership in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Derani Yachts will become the official representative for Greenline Yachts in these new markets, offering customers unparalleled sales and aftersales support for the company’s entire range of innovative hybrid yachts.
According to Luca Raumland, CSO at Greenline Yachts, “We are excited to partner with Derani Yachts, a company that shares our passion for sustainable boating and has a deep understanding of the local markets in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. With their expertise and our industry-leading hybrid technology, we believe that we can make a real difference in these regions, offering customers a truly unique and environmentally-friendly yachting experience.”
With well over 20 years of experience in the yachting industry and a proven track record of successful sales and support in the Asia-Pacific region, Derani Yachts is an ideal partner for Greenline Yachts. The company’s team of highly-skilled sales professionals and technicians will work closely with Greenline Yachts to deliver the highest levels of customer service and support.
Håkan Lange, managing director of Derani Yachts, shared his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating that “We are delighted to partner with Greenline Yachts, a company that is at the forefront of the sustainable yachting movement. Their range of hybrid yachts is truly impressive, and we are confident that there is a strong demand for these models in our markets. We look forward to working closely with Greenline Yachts to promote their brand and bring their innovative yachts to our customers in the region.”
To learn more about Greenline Yachts and its range of hybrid yachts, visit greenlinehybrid.com. For more information about Derani Yachts and its team, visit derani-yachts.com.
You can also get in touch with Luca Raumland, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Greenline Yachts at [email protected] and with Håkan Lange, managing director of Derani Yachts at [email protected].
Last month we featured the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, with details on the marinas and check in procedures. This month we give more of an insight into some of the best anchorages the islands have to offer. From the Kilim River and “hole in the wall” on the northeast corner to the lake of the pregnant maiden in the south and the nearby island of Pulau Payar we explore some of the 99 islands hidden gems.
Approaching Langkawi from the north most boats will head straight to either Telaga harbour or the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club to check in but for those in less of a hurry there are two great anchorages to spend the first night in Langkawi.
On the northwest side is the beautiful horseshoe shaped Datai bay which is a great overnight stop in the southwest season but in strong northeast winds you will need to keep close to the east side of the bay which is made tricky by the reef on that side. There are two five star hotels overlooking the bay which welcome visiting yachts.
On the northeast side of the island inside the Kilim River is an anchorage known as “the hole in the wall”. Enter the channel between Langkawi and the island of Pulau Langgun and look for the opening that will appear on the west side of the channel. The entrance is around 60 metres wide at its narrowest point and then opens up into a large protected anchorage that extends up to three quarters of a mile with depths of around 4 metres. Take your tender a short distance up the channel on the west side of the anchorage to a floating fish farm and restaurant for diner and in the morning you can feed sea eagles up the eastern channel. Rahmad at the fish farm can provide suitable if smelly food to tempt them.
The waters around Langkawi are not good for snorkelling but the island of Pulau Payar, a little under 20 miles southeast of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club has clear water and good snorkelling. East Marine divers who are based at the RLYC run daily dive and snorkelling trips to the islands. The RLYC renovations are progressing well and the new facilities are due to reopen in November.
After Langkawi island itself the second largest island in the group of 99 islands is Pulau Dayang Bunting. On the southwest side of this island is Tasik Dayang Bunting or the lake of the pregnant maiden which legend says bestows fertility on couples seeking to start a family. The fresh water lake is reached by a short path from a small pier. To overnight in this area move a little south to the charming monkey creek, a channel behind the small island of Pulau Gubang Darat.
On the west coast of Langkawi is the island of Rebak, which is where you will find the third marina of the island group. It is very popular with cruising yachtsmen, and has a good restaurant in its resort. Due east of the marina entrance is the pretty beach of Pantai Cenang. There are good restaurants ashore on the beach and the road that runs behind it as well as money changes and basic provisioning shops. The beach is very flat and you will need to anchor at least half a mile from the shore.
These are just a few of the possible overnight stops available on Langkawi, so the next time you visit plan to stay a few more days and explore some of what the jewel of Kedah has to offer. Detailed pilotage notes and diagrams of the anchorage can be found in The Southeast Asia pilot.
With a large number of the private yachts in Thailand being registered in the port of Langkawi, Malaysia, many owners and boaters are familiar with this pretty group of 99 islands just across the southern border. For most a visit to Langkawi may be nothing more than a one night stop on the annual “visa run” for their boat but the next time you go take a little time to stop and appreciate the hidden beauty of Langkawi, the jewel of Kedah.
There are two marinas suitable for checking in to Langkawi, Telaga Harbour on the west coast and the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club in Kuah town on the east side of the island. Telaga is the easiest point of entry if you are making a quick stop or are on passage further south to Penang and beyond. There is a good fuel dock on the right as you enter the marina which is supplied directly by the Petronas service station next to the marina office. There are berths with fingers 10, 12 and 15 metres long and at the western end of the marina there is a superyacht dock with one 36 metre finger and stern to berths with mooring buoys for vessels up to 50 metres.
There are a wide range of restaurants overlooking this pontoon with cuisines ranging from French North African, Malaysian Fusion Cuisine, Italian Trattoria, Tapaz and Chinese Seafood. Nearby attractions include the Oriental village, a pleasant open air mall with shops selling souvenirs and clothes and a few restaurants. The Langkawi cable car starts from here and ascends over 700 metres to the top of Mount Mat Chinchang, Langkawi’s second tallest mountain which stands at 709m above sea level. At the top station of the cable car is the Sky Bridge with unobstructed views of the whole of the west coast of Langkawi. On a clear day you can see the Butangs and Tarutao island in south Thailand.
The Royal Langkawi Yacht club is currently being refurbished with a planned reopening date of the end of October 2015. The shore facilities are being completely redeveloped and the marina upgraded with additional superyacht berths. The fuel dock at the marina is a little tricky with strong currents pushing on or off the pontoon at times and the fuel quality has sometimes been poor but this should improve with the refurbishment of the marina. The proximity to Kuah town means this is the best place for some duty free shopping and provisioning and there are dozens of restaurants in the town catering for just about every taste. It is a long walk into town so grab a taxi at Jetty point just next to the club. The simple but truly excellent Wonderland Food Store, behind the Bella Vista hotel is a favourite with locals and visitors alike.
Motor boats must now use an agent to check in and out of Langkawi while sailing yachts can for the moment still check in and out by themselves. The marina offices can act as agent for you. At Telaga Harbour there are separate counters for harbour, customs and immigration but if as often seems to happen one of the required counters is unmanned then a trip to the nearby airport or sometimes across the island to Kuah town is required. In this instance the marina office cannot help you and you will need to hire a car or employ the services of an independent agent such as Mira Desa of MT Asia, Tel; +60 (0)17 595 0010. Her fee at the time of writing was 9,000 baht. In the Royal Langkawi Yacht club you can use the services of the marina office or alternatively call Paul and Sheila Brennan of Nautical Bits, Tel; +60 (0)12 555 8588. They can help with any issues or requirements you have and also check you in and out for only 3,500 baht.
Next month we will bring you more details on the best anchorages Langkawi has to offer.