The best James Bond movie locations to visit by superyacht

In the latest James Bond instalment, 007’s love interest, Madeleine Swann, hides out in the snow-covered landscapes of Norway as a child and returns again as an adult with Bond in tow. Scenes were filmed in the forests of Nittedal just outside Oslo, as well as in the Vevang area, where the scenic Atlantic Ocean Road was featured in an epic car chase.

A cruise through Norway’s stunning fjords and archipelagos is becoming an increasingly popular option for those looking for adventure off the beaten track – for the winter 2021/2022 charter season, 36 metre Mulder Calypso I will be cruising in the south while the 68.2 metre explorer yacht Ragnar will be venturing to the northern Lofoten islands.

How to visit on a superyacht: Oslo’s Aker Brygge Marina, with berths for yachts up to 61 metres, is a popular starting point for Norwegian charters, while Tromsø Port in the north serves as the gateway to the Arctic circle and its Northern Lights viewpoints.

James Bond is no stranger to Istanbul having visited the city in From Russia With Love, The World is Not Enough and Skyfall. The opening sequence of Skyfall is filmed through the crowded streets and the Grand Bazaar. Some of the filming for other scenes in the film took place in Adana and Fethiye.

How to visit on a superyacht: Kalamis and Fenerbahçe marinas are situated side-by-side, five miles east of the city centre. They make a great base from which to explore the city and offer shops, restaurants and a swimming pool. Istanbul is a great starting point for a private cruise or luxury yacht charter in Turkey.

In the 2006 film Casino Royale, Bond moors his yacht at Hotel Cipriani’s private marina. The cast and crew stayed at the hotel during the filming and Daniel Craig reportedly turned down a martini at the hotel bar, opting for the local favourite, a Bellini, instead.

How to visit on a superyacht: A trip to Venice is recommended as part of a trip between Rimini to Trieste. Venice Yacht Pier is the only place for large yachts to berth right in the heart of the city; located close to St Mark’s Square and only 10km from the airport.

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