People are shelling out up to $1,600 for a seat on yachts travelling from Lebanon to Cyprus, as Israel renewed its bombardment on Beirut.
Smoke billows over Beirut, after overnight Israeli air strikes, as seen from Sin El Fil People are shelling out up to $1,600 for a seat on one of the yachts travelling from Lebanon to Cyprus, as Israel renewed its bombardment of the southern suburbs of Beirut. Once a symbol of indulgence, luxury boats operating from the marina in the city of Dbayeh, north of the capital, are now a lifeline out of a warzone.
All our luxury yachts are fully equipped, insured and safe,’ the company added. It was just a few weeks ago that those same accounts on TikTok shared videos of summer parties on the yachts. According to Cyprus News Agency sources, up to seven boats from Lebanon are docking daily at the Ayia Napa marina, transporting Europeans and embassy staff. So far, 30 boats have arrived, with the marina fully prepared to accommodate the continued influx.
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