Superyacht of the week; World Premiere of 88 metre Musashi
Saturday, 24 December 2011
Every now and then, one comes across a superyacht that instantly catches the eye. Such is the case with Musashi, her exterior quickly fascinates an onlooker with her looks, which are robustly strong yet elegantly gracious at the same time. This Feadship features exterior and interior design by acclaimed design agency Sinot Yacht Design. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 46 metre Mystic
Saturday, 17 December 2011
In 2010, Turkish based CMB Yachts delivered the alluringly designed Mystic. With Dutch exterior design courtesy of Diana Yacht Design, interiors from German Schnaase Interior Design and engineering from UK-based High Modulus, she also truly is an international project, excitingly promising to combine the best of several worlds. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: Told U So
Saturday, 10 December 2011
After winning the World Yacht Trophy for Best Interior Design award for Told U So in front of a prestigious panel of experts in Cannes, Molori Private Retreats proves once again that revolutionising the yachting world is yet another step closer to becoming a reality. I met up with owner Kirk Lazarus in Monaco to get an inside look. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 50 metre ISA Liberty
Saturday, 3 December 2011
With fresh, new looks and a design concept drawing inspiration directly from the seas of the world, recently launched superyacht Liberty made her debut this year at the Monaco Yacht Show. Her freshness is the result of designer Maria Stefania Biondo dalla Casapiccola taking her first steps onto the field of yacht design. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: Feadship's latest F45 Helix
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Dutch shipyard Royal Van Lent very recently launched their fifth F45, the stunning and sophisticated Helix. Just shy of 45 metres LOA, this Feadship was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and Sinot Yacht Design and shows an extraordinarily high level of finish combined with the finest technologies. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The Columbus 177 Prima
Saturday, 19 November 2011
With a clear design concept based on a light, modern interior and massive volumes, Italian shipyard Palumbo launched the Columbus 177 Prima earlier this year. With naval architecture by Sergio Cutolo, Tommaso Spadolini signed up for her interior designs, Prima is an excellent example of pure, meticulous and refined design. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The stunning 42.6 metre Sarissa
Saturday, 12 November 2011
With Sarissa, Vitters Shipyard has added yet another high performance superyacht to their impressive portfolio. Designed by acclaimed naval architect Bill Trip and Rhoades Young Design Ltd., this elegant vessel instantly pleases the eye with her remarkably sleek looks, reflecting an image of stylish finesse and luxurious minimalism. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 56 metre Perini Navi Fidelis
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Last April, acclaimed shipyard Perini Navi delivered the highly anticipated ketch Fidelis. This being their 51st unit to date, Perini Navi once again confirms their highly deserved status of world leader as a producer of large sailing and motor yachts. The latest addition to their fleet represents a new generation in the yard’s successful 56 metres series. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The stylish explorer E&E
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Being renowned for their long range comfortable cruisers, Vripack designed a New Generation Explorer back in 2009. Designed for a repeat customer, with the elegance of a true Super Yacht, this year's Monaco Yacht Show was the stage for the stylish debut of E&E. Jasmin was the Owner's first project commissioned to Vripack. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The Filippetti Navetta 26
Saturday, 22 October 2011
The brand new Filippetti Yachts vessel might best be described as ‘smart’, on multiple levels. Roughly, the Filippetti fleet can be divided into three different segments; Deamon open yachts, Evo fly bridge yachts and now Navetta green yachts. With the Navetta 26, the Italy-based shipyard presents the first model in the green series. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 49 metre Alexander Again
Saturday, 15 October 2011
When a shipyard gets commissioned a second project from the same owner, they surely must be doing something right. Such is the case with Italy-based Mondo Marine, who were proud to present the grande superyacht Alexander Again to her excited owner in june 2011. She is the 60th yacht to bear the yard's brand. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The stunning 50 metre Heesen Satori
Sunday, 9 October 2011
It's always exciting when new standards are being set in the superyacht industry. On February 25 of this year, Heesen Yachts did just that by launching YN 15250, named Satori. With sleek lines and at 50 metres, she is one of the world's fastest vessels of this size, impressively reaching top speeds of up to 24 knots. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The magnificent 70 metre Numptia
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Italian shipyard Rossinavi Yachts recently launched their latest project, the fully custom 70 metres superyacht Numptia. Working with an exacting brief, and applying only top levels of workmanship in all facets of this exciting new venture, all professionals working on this vessel were handpicked and experts in their respective fields. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: Imagine, the first Limited Editions Amels 212
Saturday, 17 September 2011
Imagine a world where surroundings are as refined and spacious as they are cosy. Imagine a world where you are surrounded by fine art and the high quality materials. Imagine Amels-built superyacht Imagine, another successful chapter of the Amels Limited Editions philosophy, launched earlier this year in the Netherlands. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The unique and highly individual JoyMe
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Oozing personality in a unique and highly individual style, Philip Zepter Yachts recently delivered JoyMe to her proud owners. Being a beacon of personal style and with an exciting and refreshing design by Standby Studio under the supervision of acclaimed visionary architect and yacht designer Marijana Radovic. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The Princess 32M
Saturday, 3 September 2011
UK based Princess Yachts International will be showcasing their brand new gem at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show this September, as an addition to their already impressive array of vessels. This being a 32 metre vessel, the British builders are entering superyacht territory for the very first time, marking the dawn of a new era for PYI. Read More
SuperYacht of the Week: The refitted 41m Feadship Odyssey
Sunday, 28 August 2011
After withstanding a rather harsh trip from the United States an ten months of intensive refitting and a series of successful sea trials, Feadship superyacht Odyssey is as good as new. What basically started out as a project of extending the hull and all superstructure decks, soon developed into a much larger undertaking. Read More
SuperYacht of the Week: Heesen's 55m Quinta Essentia
Saturday, 20 August 2011
With a total of seven deliveries in twelve months, 2011 thus far has proven to be a very busy year for acclaimed Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts. In fact, this being the highest number of the last ten years, the yard's order book currently stretches well into 2014, with an impressive eleven yachts currently being either in design or construction phase. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: Bilgin Yachts' 45 metre Tatiana
Saturday, 13 August 2011
Bilgin Yachts recently launched Tatiana, a brand new 45 metre conceptual superyacht designed by acclaimed German designer Joachim Kinder. This being the yard’s second project for the same client, the Turkey based shipyard proves to be a highly accomplished player in the superyacht industry. Read More
Nisi Yachts Introduces the 24 metre NISI 2400
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Nisi Yachts recently introduced the NISI 2400, a semi-custom series designed by the Setzer Design Group, that embraces superior lifestyle experiences. She features a wave-piercing hull, pod propulsion, stabilizers, and the cutting-edge SkyHook®, an innovative dynamic positioning system. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 60 metre Kaiser
Saturday, 6 August 2011
When a yacht is named Kaiser, one might easily assume a vessel to be regal, refined and maybe somewhat untouchable. Undoubtedly sparking one’s imagination as to what this yacht’s final result is like, equally interesting is the process preceding the launch of this new superyacht built by A&R, with an interior by Bannenberg & Rowell. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: Tansu yachts' 36.4 metre Nomade
Sunday, 31 July 2011
Last may, Turkish built superyacht Nomade was launched, making her public debut at the 2011 Superyacht Rendezvous in Monaco. Being a sister ship to the 35m Ceylan, Turkish shipyard Tansu yachts has set to develop a new series of uniquely recognizable vessels, combining hypermodern looks with stylish luxury in a futuristic, almost retro way. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The Navetta 33 Crescendo Ziacanaia
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Ferretti Custom Line recently launched the latest addition to their collection of yachts, the Navetta 33 Crescendo. At first sight, the semi-displacement yacht baptised Ziacanaia evokes the vision of quality, luxury and sophisticated elegance typically associated with this line of yachts. But once again, there is so much more than meets the eye. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 43 metre explorer Axantha II
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Drawing from the original concept of the first Axantha, JFA Shipyard recently announced the april delivery of Axantha II. Immediately catching the eye with her distinctive looks, this /43m explorer boat instantly invokes images of faraway destinations, making one want to sail the worlds oceans in the appealingly adventurous way possible. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The new Ferretti Custom Line 100
Saturday, 9 July 2011
This july, the latest expansion of the Ferretti Custom Line was launched. This newest addition to the already impressive collection of the accomplished multinational shipyard, consisting of three earlier Custom Line releases launched in a range of 26m to 37m, has been appropriately called Desta, a name which loosely translates to “arouses”. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: the 38 metre Shooting Star
Saturday, 2 July 2011
Set to pioneer a new era in motor yacht design and performance, the recent addition to Danish Yachts' range of cutting edge superyachts was launched at the Skagen, Denmark based shipyard. From the drawing board of the renowned design team of Espen Øino International, the vessel was befittingly christened Shooting Star. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The Majesty 125 Grenadines III
Saturday, 25 June 2011
A recent invitation by Gulf Craft, to spend three days in the South of France for a charter experience on board the Majesty 125, Grenadines III, was the perfect opportunity to put this outstanding example of its Majesty Yachts super yacht range to the test. Gulf Craft launched Grenadines III, the first Majesty 125, in the summer of 2010. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 32 metre Pendennis Akalam
Saturday, 18 June 2011
Resulting in a technical tour de force, constructed and excecuted to extremely high standards, Akalam is very much a home away from home, combining a family friendly, welcoming ambiance with optimal interaction between inside and outside spaces. Outdoor living on board this brand new Pendennis was one of the main priorities. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 40.5 metre Mondomarine Manifiq
Saturday, 11 June 2011
Choosing a name for a superyacht that is both original and relevant can be quite a difficult task. Perfectly capturing the anticipation and amazement of those lucky enough to go onboard a vessel in this particular case, the choice of the name has rarely been more applicable as with the latest gem by Mondomarine. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 76 metre superyacht Reborn
Saturday, 4 June 2011
In 2010 Amico completed their most recent refit project, the stunning 76 metre superyacht Reborn. Reborn started life in 1999 as Boadicea, a 70.50 metre Amels, designed by Terence Disdale. When her current owner bought her in 2009, he had big plans for this superyacht. Massive deck areas and a grand saloon are one of her many key features. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The Pershing 108
Saturday, 28 May 2011
With her versatility and forefront technology, the new Pershing 108’ combines environmental friendliness with first class elegance. Being amongst the leading manufacturers of high performance open motor yachts from 15 to 35 meters as part of the Ferretti Group, Pershing presents the Pershing 108’. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 43.3 metre Latitude
Saturday, 21 May 2011
One of the latest launches on display at this year’s MYBA Charter show in Genoa this month, was the 43.50 metre superyacht Latitude. Latitude was built at Acico Yachts (formerly Dutch Yacht Builders, recently taken over by one of their clients) in The Netherlands to a design of Cor D Rover, and is available for charter through Camberley International Inc. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 39 metre ketch Le Pietre
Saturday, 23 April 2011
The 39 metre superyacht Le Pietre was launched in 2009 by the ADA Yacht shipyard and she is one of the most elegant vessels that’s been built by ADA shipyard. Right after the launch, Le Pietre's owners took her to the prestige Bodrum Cup International Wooden Yacht Regatta, where she won the 3rd prize. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 45 metre superyacht Big Fish
Saturday, 16 April 2011
In 2010 McMullen & Wing launched their most recent project, Big Fish, a 45 metre bold and edgy long range expedition superyacht and the biggest new construction vessel for the yard to date. Designed by Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architects design, Big Fish is built to Germanischer Lloyd Classification rules and Marshall Island Flag State rules. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The stunning 46.8 metre superyacht Roxane
Saturday, 2 April 2011
The stunning 46.8 metre superyacht Roxane is the perfect blend of a traditional sailing yacht mixed with the uttermost sophisticated modernity. Built in Tulza, Turkey by the renowned shipyard Su Marine, with naval architecture by Taka Yachts she was crafted to sheer perfection with seamless joinery. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The stylish 44.7 metre superyacht Lady B
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Following on from the success of their previous fast cruisers, Vitters launched the Dubois Naval Architects-designed, 44.70 metre sloop Lady B. Combining exceptionally high performance with superlative comfort without compromising onboard luxury, the vessel was provided by Vitters with high quality technical equipment. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 34 metre super catamaran Che
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Two years after receiving an order for a super catamaran, Poland-based shipyard Sunreef successfully delivered Che to its European owner. Aside from being the largest sloop-rigged catamaran, she is also the second largest sailing multihull in the world. Offering space to a limited number of passengers, Che can accommodate up to 7 guests. Read More
85 Feet Sunreef Jambo breaks records in fuel economy
Monday, 14 March 2011
Launched in June 2008, the 70 Sunreef Power Jambo is a rare example of a luxury medium-sized power yacht (60-80 feet) with extremely low fuel consumption, trans-Pacific range and top speeds reaching 20+ knots. This exceptional yacht was conceived by Sunreef Yachts with the help and advice from Laurent Bourgnon, a famous sailor. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 30.48 metre superyacht Red Pearl
Saturday, 12 March 2011
A custom build in aluminum with a semi-displacement hull, the 100’ Red Pearl was built by MCP Yachts and features an interior custom designed by Christina M. M. Norris, Chief Architect and Interior Designer for Oversee Yachts. Red Pearl provides 3,100 square feet of interior and exterior leisure space divided into four levels of luxury. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The magnificent 57.5 metre superyacht Twizzle
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Twizzle is a remarkable combination of luxury boutique home and powerful blue water sailing craft. This magnificent vessel, built by Royal Huisman, and designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon, catches the eye with her powerful lines and integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. She was built for very experienced owners. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: Melek, the fiftieth yacht from Perini Navi
Saturday, 26 February 2011
Melek is the ninth yacht delivered in Perini Navi’s 56 meters series. and the fiftieth yacht overall produced by Perini Navi since its foundation in 1983. The newest member of the Perini Navi family, a natural evolution in the popular 56 metre series, was launched in September 2010, and is a real head turner. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 72 metre CRN masterpiece Azteca
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Measuring 72 metres, Azteca is the largest superyacht built by CRN. In fact she is one of the largest yachts ever to be built in Italy. She is devoted to family life at sea, designed in such a way that guests can enjoy being close to the sea. We visited Azteca on warm September day in Monaco, when she made a grand entrance at Monaco Yacht Show. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 62.5 metre Icon Yachts Baton Rouge
Monday, 14 February 2011
Superyacht Baton Rouge, is ICON Yachts latest accomplishment. This highly customised vessel offers expansive places for relaxation over her six decks and accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 generous cabins, including a vast 100 sqm master suite on the main deck. She is stylish and modern, whilst still maintaining an original look. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 40 metre Serenity II
Saturday, 5 February 2011
The striking 40 meter superyacht, Serenity II, was completed in June 2010, timed perfectly for the Mediterranean summer season. Built in Turkey by the Mengi Yay Shipyard, with exterior design by Endaze Mühendislik, and interior by H2 Yacht Design, this vivacious displacement superyacht has a powerful presence. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The Benetti Tradition 105'
Saturday, 29 January 2011
The first Benetti Tradition 105', a 31-metre featuring all the characteristics of a large yacht, blending tradition with innovation, was delivered in the summer of 2010. The Benetti Tradition 105' features three and a half decks, although to call her sundeck a 'half deck', would not do her justice. The split level sundeck is in fact spacious and highly practical. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The 60 metre Elandess
Saturday, 22 January 2011
The 60 metre Elandess, the 60 metre, is an innovative masterpiece. Completed before schedule in August 2009, she was designed to unique perfection, with a luxurious interior and ample space for outdoor relaxation. Built by Abeking & Rasmussen, with exterior design by Donald Starkey Designs and interior design by Bannenberg & Rowell. Read More
Superyacht Calliope by Holland Jachtbouw
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Calliope is a 43 metre, semi-displacement motor yacht launched in the summer of 2010 by Holland Jachtbouw, she’s spent her first few weeks cruising the Fjords of Norway. She was commissioned by the owners of the 32 metre fly-bridge cruiser Cassiopeia, also built at Holland Jachtbouw with Langan Design Associates in Newport, RI. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: The Jade 95 superyacht explorer
Saturday, 15 January 2011
The Jade 95 is a refreshingly modern take on the Expedition Yacht. Built as a trideck the Jade 95 has the volume of a 37 metre superyacht, and features a four stateroom layout which includes a spacious owners cabin on the main deck. Both the interior and exterior of this impressive explorer superyacht have been designed by Jade Yachts. Read More
Superyacht of the Week: Biscuit, a Filippetti and Hot Lab superyacht
Saturday, 8 January 2011
Superyacht Biscuit , a 30 meters superyacht built by Filippetti in Italy, was delivered to her proud owner in November. The one-off custom yacht features a modern interior by Hot Lab: yacht & design. Hot Lab worked not only on the interior design but also worked in close collaboration with the owners on the decòr of the yacht. Read More
