The Viking Maritime Group is one of the sponsors at the US Superyacht Association’s Pavilion this year! Come and say hello to Matthew Jaenicke, Ken Hickling, Sue Price, Louise Hunter, Mark Jaenicke and Jade Jaenicke.

We have a busy show and a whole host of events throughout the show, including Viking’s GINcredible party (4-6pm) at the USSA Pavilion, which all crew, clients and friends are invited to. This is part of the Table Top Challenge where stewardesses have the opportunity to partake in an exciting competition where they get creative with table setups. Click here to register to attend!

On Saturday 2nd November we are also proud Silver Sponsors of the National Marine Suppliers Yachtail Party, which will be a night of cocktails, dinner and entertainment. This is a party which yacht crew are invited to, taking place at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Ballroom.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the “Yachting Capital of the World” will host the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 30 – Nov 3, 2019.

Every year, the show exhibits a vast array of the industry’s latest boats and yachts of all sizes, worldwide debuts, plus a medley of marine products and accessories to enhance the nautical lifestyle. From yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts, this show has something for everyone!

Check out the organisers website for further details about the event – Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

This year’s Monaco Yacht Show 2019 takes place between 25th September and 28th September 2019.

Discover the fascinating superyacht world in the iconic Port Hercules of the Principality of Monaco and meet the Viking team.

The Viking Maritime Group will once again be attending the show and if you would like to speak to the team from Viking Crew, or the Maritime Skills Academy, they will be on hand and available for meetings.

This year the team in attendance are Matthew Jaenicke (Viking Group MD), Mark Jaenicke (MSA Training & Performance Director), Andrew Howarth (New Zealand MD), Paul Rutterford (Viking Crew General Manager), Rebecca Adams (Snr Yacht Placement Consultant), Louise Hunter (Snr Crew Management Coordinator) and Lien Eggermont (Snr Yacht Placement Consultant).

Yacht owners, future superyacht purchasers or charterers, decision-makers in the yachting and luxury industries attend the Monaco Yacht Show to celebrate the quintessence of the superyacht lifestyle.

Every year, 120 extraordinary one-off superyachts are on display, of which 40 new launches are unveiled in a worldwide debut.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

For arranging meetings please contact Rebecca Adams on RebeccaA@vikingcrew.com (Placement Enquires).

Our Group Managing Director Matthew Jaenicke, and General Manager Paul Rutterford will be attending Seatrade Europe this year! If you would like to come and speak to Matthew or Paul, they will be there on Wednesday 11th September PM and Thursday 12th September AM.

Please call/email Matthew on +44 (0)7900 690 206 / MatthewJ@vikingmaritime.co.uk or Paul on +44 (0)7703 671 605 / PaulR@vikingcrew.com to arrange a meeting.

Seatrade Europe remains the meeting place for the European cruise market attracting thousands of international participants from across every industry sector.

The event provides an opportunity to network with important connections, learn from industry leaders and solidify profitable new partnerships. 

Hamburg is the ideal venue for a cruise industry fair: with 189 ship arrivals and 589,000 passengers in the past year, the time-honoured port city was the most frequented German cruise port for passengers boarding and leaving ship, and the top-ranking cruise port in Germany.

The show floor provides a hive of activity with the opportunity to meet new suppliers in our Newcomer’s Boulevard. In addition, our conference programme creates innovative and inspiring discussion across a number of key topics in the ocean and river cruising communities.