France

Cannes Yachting Festival

The first 26.77-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X90/0126.77m (87'10&quot;)Princess Yachts2026">Princess X90</a> has entered sea trials, following the completion of her fit-out at the shipyard’s South Yard facility in Plymouth, United Kingdom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392383/image/large-7ba9984a1248a64dca2f0bad933c4a1c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392383">Built as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> X Class range, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X90/0126.77m (87'10&quot;)Princess Yachts2026">X90</a> represents the latest evolution of the series and is scheduled to make her global debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> this September 2026. The model has already generated strong demand, with multiple units sold and several more currently in-build. “We are incredibly proud to see the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X90/0126.77m (87'10&quot;)Princess Yachts2026">X90</a> reach this important stage in her development,” said Will Green, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a>. “She represents a bold step forward for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a>, combining innovative design, advanced engineering and a deep understanding of how our customers want to live on the water.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392386/image/large-1912864a9928aa7aab84ebd04654a9f4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392386">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X90/0126.77m (87'10&quot;)Princess Yachts2026">X90</a> features both exterior design and naval architecture crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski</a>, and was conceived as a step forward for the brand, having introduced a couple of design features that expanded onboard space and enhanced connection to the water.&nbsp;On deck, her innovative expandable cockpit is a first for the shipyard. Fold-down terraces on the port and starboard sides extend the usable deck area, transforming the stern into a beach-club-style space, offering the option of either open-air or shaded zones.“From the stunning, beach club-style cockpit to the revolutionary new hull form, every element has been carefully considered to enhance both the onboard experience and the performance,” Green added.This layout is further elevated by curved patio doors and a glass transom, which maximise natural light while creating a seamless transition between her interior and exterior living areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392385/image/large-33d4590c9209ac40c71f28ce8b466020.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392385" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Another defining feature is the X Class’s Super Flybridge configuration, combining an enclosed skylounge and helm with an open-air aft deck. By relocating the primary helm to this level, the design frees up more volume on the main deck, allowing for more flexible living spaces.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X90/0126.77m (87'10&quot;)Princess Yachts2026">X90</a> also introduces <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a>’ Hybrid Progressive-Planing (H.P.P.) hull, developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski</a>. This hull form is designed to optimise efficiency across a wide speed range, delivering reduced power demand at higher speeds while maintaining economical fuel consumption at lower speeds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392384/image/large-6545eb30e935f2c0fb9e5fb69ddb6ea5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392384">With an interior volume of 145 GT, the yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, alongside quarters for up to six crew members, including her captain.In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X90/0126.77m (87'10&quot;)Princess Yachts2026">X90</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 26 knots.Delivery of the first unit is expected ahead of her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> 2026. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a> has several yachts currently under construction, including multiple 25.43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> S80 yachts and a 29.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> Y95 yacht.

First 27m Princess X90 motor yacht on sea trials 

The first 27m Princess X90 motor yacht has entered sea trials ahead of her debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.

 First 27m Princess X90 motor yacht on sea trials ahead of Cannes debut

The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has announced that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival&nbsp;</a>(CYF) has joined its community as a member. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371277/image/large-3c855c030bdd1559da307ebdccf75fe3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371277">Founded in 1964, the IFBSO represents the interests of boat show organisers by fostering international cooperation and promoting excellence in boat show management. As of April 2026, IFBSO represents 41 boat shows across 18 countries.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> is one of the great names in our industry, and we’re delighted to welcome them into the IFBSO community,” explained Veda Pretorius, Executive Director of the IFBSO.&nbsp;Through its working groups, annual Congress and the Boat Show Barometer research programme, IFBSO provides members with peer insight and practical tools that they might not be able to develop alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349170/image/large-c969f2bac08471636ca21cfbeb04d130.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349170">This year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2026">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> runs from 8 to 13 September and will be the first edition under the leadership of the new Show Director Constance Brément. “Joining IFBSO ahead of the 2026 edition – my first as Show Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> – has special significance,” she explained.&nbsp;“This membership strengthens our international outlook and gives us a valuable opportunity to connect with leading boat show organisers worldwide, share best practices, and continue evolving the Festival for the benefit of our exhibitors, partners and visitors.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371265/image/large-65eeb855cd18b7b0172495f2695045fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371265">Organised by global events company RX (Reed Exhibitions), the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>’s value closely aligns with the work of the IFBSO’s Diversity &amp; Inclusion and Sustainability working groups.Held annually across Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, France, the event serves as a major platform for yacht unveilings, premieres and debuts. “Our congratulations go to Constance Brément, who steps up as Show Director for 2026,” concluded Pretorius. “We wish her a brilliant first edition.”

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO

The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has announced that the Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF) has joined its community. 

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO ahead of 2026 edition

SuperYacht Times' Features Editor Leona Caanen takes a closer look at some of the most innovative and recent additions to the superyacht tender and dayboat market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380383/image/large-dfef0f7d8afaeb934f67945ca18bc50e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380383"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tykun X11.2m (36'9&quot;)Tykun Tender">Tykun&nbsp;X</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8578" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gruppo MED (Company)">Gruppo MED</a>Recognised at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> Blue Wake™ Awards for its H1 hydrogen propulsion system developed with Tesya Group, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tykun X11.2m (36'9&quot;)Tykun Tender">Tykun&nbsp;H1</a> is built by MED Group.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tykun X11.2m (36'9&quot;)Tykun Tender">Tykun</a> is a new range of chase boats for superyachts and waterfront villas, developed by MED Group in strategic collaboration with Benedetta Iovane. The design, by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Tommaso Spadolini</a>, takes inspiration from the shipyard’s MED DEFENSE division, which has built over 400 vessels in the past decade.Available in three sizes, 8-, 10- and 12-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tykun X11.2m (36'9&quot;)Tykun Tender">Tykun</a> can reach speeds exceeding 55 knots, depending on configuration and propulsion type. The 10-metre aluminium tender, which debuted in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco</a>, is powered by outboard engines and features ample storage space, a seating area that converts into a sunbed, and a bathroom that doubles as a changing room and can accommodate a crew member.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380318/image/large-6aaef777dffb0120925492f209b17793.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380318"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker 3811.6m (38'1&quot;)Lekker Boats Tender">Lekker 38</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker Boats (Company)">LEKKER</a>The recently released <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker 3811.6m (38'1&quot;)Lekker Boats Tender">Lekker 38</a> is the latest addition to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker Boats (Company)">Lekker</a> fleet. Stretching 11.6-metres with a 3.6-metre beam, the entire tender is made of aluminium and built in the Netherlands. Completely customisable, equipped with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mercury Marine (Company)">Mercury</a> outboards, she can reach a top speed of nearly 60 knots as she cuts through the water with her deep V-hull.She can host up to 14 people onboard her spacious lounge deck, which houses two sunbeds, a high-low table, two fridges and three helm seats. She has a single state room with a sink and dayhead, making the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker 3811.6m (38'1&quot;)Lekker Boats Tender">Lekker 38</a> an ideal dayboat, whether for an outing with friends or a romantic weekend getaway.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380316/image/large-6c3342c56342ce8d0c1feab1fcd8f19c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380316"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch 7522.18m (72'9&quot;)VanDutch Tender">VanDutch 75</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Del Pardo (Company)">Cantiere del Pardo</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch 7522.18m (72'9&quot;)VanDutch Tender">VanDutch 75</a> marks a brand new chapter for the Italian brand in which they translate the unmistakable VanDutch identity into a more sophisticated tender while maintaining the brand’s spirit. The renewed tender debuted the ‘cool’ configuration, with pearl burl veneers, matte slate black wood and suede upholstery, at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>. A ‘smooth’ variant, made with warmer tones, will also be available.Spanning 21-metres, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch 7522.18m (72'9&quot;)VanDutch Tender">VanDutch 75</a> sports a completely fiber hard-top and can go up to 40 knots, thanks to her triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> D13 - IPS 1350. She can host up to 16 people onboard for a day of yachting, and can sleep six guests and two crew. While her spacious deck, with an alfresco dining area and two convertible tables, are designed by the original <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch 7522.18m (72'9&quot;)VanDutch Tender">VanDutch</a> designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>, her interiors are designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burdissocapponi Yachts & Design (Company)">BurdissoCapponi Yacht&amp;Design</a>.

Tykun lekker 38 Vandutch 75 Tender spotlight

Leona Caanen takes a closer look at some of the most innovative superyacht tender and dayboat market.

Tender spotlight: A look at the new wave of superyacht tenders and dayboats

Metstrade 2025: Everything you might have missed

We take a look at some of the announcements that took place during this year’s Metstrade 2025, to make sure you are up-to-date.

Metstrade 2025: Everything you might have missed from this year’s show

When you think of European luxury yachting, Poland probably isn't the first country that comes to mind. But following a five day trip between shipyards, sailmakers and engineering labs across the Tricity region, it’s clear to me that perception is overdue for a shift. Once known primarily for its commercial shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing, the country is now steadily gaining ground as a serious player in the luxury and leisure yacht sectors.&nbsp;Hosted by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), I travelled from the historic port of Gdańsk to the industrial heart of Ostróda and the bustling docks of Gdynia to get a behind-the-scenes look at a country quietly positioning itself in the global yacht market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366862/image/large-5c008d5991b28db4b21aec5d72f19d8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366862">A legacy built on heritageMy journey through Poland’s yachting industry began in Gdańsk, a city where shipbuilding is stitched into the very fabric of its identity. Once the largest port in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Gdańsk thrived on trade routes that brought grain and timber down the Vistula River. At the centre of this historic trade route stands the Gdańsk Crane, first mentioned in 1367, which once hoisted masts onto ships and unloaded barrels of cargo. Today, it remains a symbol of the city’s longstanding maritime significance.Just a short walk from the crane, moored in the Motława River, is the SS Sołdek, the first seagoing ship built in Poland after World War II. Now part of the National Maritime Museum, this steel-hulled coal and ore freighter marks the rebirth of Polish shipbuilding during the country’s post-war industrial recovery. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366859/image/large-6529753995d289ab9373a345bdc69d1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366859">But Gdańsk's legacy isn’t built on engineering alone. In the 1980s, the Gdańsk Shipyard became the cradle of the Solidarity movement, a peaceful uprising sparked by shipyard workers demanding fair wages and basic rights. Led by electrician-turned-activist Lech Wałęsa, Solidarity grew from a local strike into a national movement that would shake the foundations of the Eastern Bloc. The cost was high, lives were lost and many protesters faced imprisonment. But its impact was profound, setting off a chain of events that helped bring down communist regimes across Central and Eastern Europe and contributing to the fall of the Berlin Wall.Today, the spirit of Solidarity still lingers on the waterfront, with many of the same buildings that once launched freighters and naval vessels, now home to superyacht builders, catamaran innovators and composite specialists. Proof that Polish shipbuilding, like its history, is built to endure and adapt.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366864/image/large-5d2f8bd5103525e9cd578a1aaee7c0a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366864">The shipyards of todayAt <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Yachts (Company)">Conrad Shipyard</a> that transformation is already well underway. With its roots in commercial construction and a location at the heart of the Gdańsk waterfront, the yard has established itself as a builder of bespoke superyachts. Its attention to detail and capacity for custom builds make it a standout performer in Poland.“We see <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Yachts (Company)">Conrad</a> as a boutique shipyard,” explained Chairman and CEO Mikołaj Król. "We’re not just about volume, we’re about relationships. Every project is highly personalised and our aim is always to deliver the highest quality yacht we possibly can.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278836/image/large-88348ea6a1463341d01e4e0f1900a592.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278836">The shipyard was established in 2003 by Marine Projects as a division for superyachts, with the first yacht produced under this division, the 26.82-metre Escape S (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Driven26.82m (87'12&quot;)Conrad Yachts2005">Driven</a>), delivered in 2005. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Yachts (Company)">Conrad</a> currently has two superyachts in-build at the shipyard, consisting of the third 44.27-metre Conrad C144S motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Leen44.27m (145'3&quot;)Conrad Yachts2025">Project Moonlight</a> and the 41.8-metre Conrad <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coone 14041.8m (137'2&quot;)Conrad Yachts2027">C-140</a> sailing yacht, with delivery dates of 2025 and 2027 respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366863/image/large-ba8bec1e3f682c01b6f760b68549b6b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366863">Following the launch of the first hull, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACE44.27m (145'3&quot;)Conrad Yachts2023">ACE</a> in 2022, the award-winning C144S model really put <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Yachts (Company)">Conrad</a> on the map. Establishing them as a key player in the industry, it has allowed them to develop their facilities further, with two sheds accommodating yachts of up to 60 metres each.&nbsp;“Sometimes, dreams really do come true. Twenty years ago, we were looking up at the stars, wondering if we could ever match some of the other established names in the industry. Now, we’re building 42-metre sailing yachts. That really says something!” added Król.Watch: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60576" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: Conrad Shipyard - The Polish yard that is shaking up the industry (2024-05-28 15:00:00 +0200)">Conrad Shipyard - The Polish yard that is shaking up the industry</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366857/image/large-7ea23387c38fa895bef2f0f429e8f981.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366857">Meanwhile, in the nearby Przeróbka district, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> is redefining the multihull market. Known for its large, luxury catamarans, the yard is expanding both physically and creatively. Its in-house research into solar integration and eco-conscious propulsion is pushing boundaries, while its in-demand portfolio is helping to put Poland firmly on the global yachting map.“In the beginning, customers weren’t convinced that Poland could produce luxury goods and that included Polish customers too,” explained CEO Francis Lapp. “We had to change that perception through results.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366865/image/large-d9b63cbd5915a2a18a043d77990f44da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366865"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> currently has several yachts in-build at its facility in Gdansk, with an extensive tour around the yard revealing a diverse and dynamic production line that includes sailing and power catamarans ranging from 24 to 42 metres. Among the highlights were multiple units of the new Ultima 88 series, with the first due to launch in late 2025, as well as several 30 metre sail and power models in various stages of construction.“Gaining trust doesn’t happen overnight. You need to prove yourself by building ten, twenty, even a hundred yachts before people really believe in what you do. But over time, people saw that even though we were building in Poland, the quality was there,” added Lapp.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366866/image/large-e065fabba23dfb9d15f70c3455a5ef6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366866">Over the past two decades, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>’s trajectory has done more than shape a brand, it has helped shift international perceptions of Polish shipbuilding itself. By exporting high-end catamarans to owners around the world, Lapp has positioned Poland not only as a competitive manufacturing base, but as a country capable of delivering innovation, craftsmanship and luxury.As Artur Połoczański, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>’s Public Relations Director reflected, “Francis didn’t just build yachts, he helped promote the entire country.”Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charting a bold course: How Sunreef Yachts is shaping the future of luxury multihulls (2025-05-20 11:15:00 +0200)">Charting a bold course: How Sunreef Yachts is shaping the future of luxury multihulls</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367496/image/large-520650af0fa844ee8385b500cae8ebfe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367496">Elsewhere in Gdańsk, I visited one of Poland’s most established sailmakers, Sail Service, to see firsthand how sails are designed, cut and assembled. Founded in 1987, the company continues the traditions of the J. Conrad sail-loft and supplies sails to tall ships, expedition yachts and racing craft in over 20 countries.Sail Service also specialises in protective covers and is the exclusive Polish distributor of brands such as Ronstan, Andersen and Flexiteek. Their blend of traditional craftsmanship and high-tech production makes them a trusted partner to individual clients, charter fleets and series yacht builders alike, further reinforcing Poland’s reputation for quality marine manufacturing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367495/image/large-85e7cbfd68e5c3757184cfffeba10274.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367495">“We’re proud to be part of a tradition that proves Poland can deliver both precision and performance, not just in sails, but across the entire yachting supply chain,” concluded Paweł Roslen, Manager of Sales.The following day began with an early drive through the Polish countryside to Ostróda to Model-Art, where I toured their expansive production halls and witnessed several projects in various stages of construction. Founded in 1998, Model-Art has grown into one of Poland’s most advanced composite boat builders, operating across three production sites.&nbsp;The company builds leisure motor boats ranging from six to over 12 metres in length, serving major international clients such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nimbus (Company)">Nimbus</a>, Parker, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Windy Boats (Company)">Windy</a>, Askeladden and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Antonio Yachts (Company)">De Antonio Yachts</a>. Boats from the Ostróda facility have been recognised at major shows including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>, boot Düsseldorf and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.Model-Art also maintains close ties with the Gdańsk University of Technology and a local high school in Ostróda, supporting education through hands-on training, internships and collaboration on real-world projects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367514/image/large-25684ff68698c9f1de8a6c82fb162824.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367514">Education is key for expansionIf Poland is to continue its trajectory in the yachting sector, it will be thanks to the pipeline of talent emerging from its technical schools and universities, a fact recognised across every yard we visited. Institutions like the Gdańsk University of Technology, whose Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology is producing the next generation of naval architects, marine engineers and composite specialists; are a central pillar in Poland's ability to deliver high-spec projects and support innovation in design and production.The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology is equipped with advanced labs for materials testing, CAD/CAM simulation and hydrodynamic research. Students and researchers benefit from access to full-scale prototyping tools, workshops and partnerships with shipyards, giving them practical experience that directly translates to industry impact.The technical training and close links between academia and industry have helped Polish builders remain competitive internationally, offering an appealing balance of cost, quality and engineering credibility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367522/image/large-93f2d3c6d51a9644cae5d15a8dec1c01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367522">POLBOAT Yachting Festival But technical capability is only part of the picture. Industry visibility both domestically and abroad is crucial to Poland’s continued emergence as a force in yacht building. That’s where the POLBOAT Yachting Festival comes in.Now in its sixth year, the festival has grown into the country’s most prominent in-water yacht show, held annually at Marina Yacht Park in Gdynia. This year’s edition showcased over 120 vessels, surpassing last year’s record and included 25 national and international premieres.During the opening ceremony, industry leaders, local officials and international guests gathered in solidarity, reflecting on both the challenges and the resilience of Poland’s marine sector. “Thank you for being here, even though these are difficult times,” said the event’s organiser in his welcome address. “I saw all of you arriving and I felt that we will get through these challenges because we’re together. That’s our strength, that’s the strength of the Polish yachting industry.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367521/image/large-0a8e83a731c6a772e1a11d46e14e39d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367521">Among the many Polish brands exhibiting at the festival, Parker Poland and N’Fun Yachting offered us the chance to get out on the water and experience their models firsthand. During sea trials along the Gdynia waterfront, both companies demonstrated the strengths of their build quality and design philosophy. Parker showcased their robust, family-friendly powerboats and N’Fun offered a nimble sailing experience onboard their sporty, N Fun 30 yacht.But it was Gdynia’s mayor, Aleksandra Kosiorek, that summed up the festival perfectly, “This event is not only a celebration of technology, it is also a celebration of innovation, inspiration and connection. We’re proud that Gdynia can host this showcase of Polish talent and craftsmanship.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366860/image/large-a6966772b2a18b184f1ad5341a115888.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366860">The future of Polish yacht buildingFrom world-class catamarans built in Gdańsk to recreational motor boats in Ostróda, Poland is home to a quiet ecosystem of highly skilled shipyards, engineers and craftsmen who are increasingly stepping onto the international stage. With strong educational institutions like the Gdańsk University of Technology fuelling a skilled workforce, and shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Yachts (Company)">Conrad</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> delivering high-specification builds to global clients; Poland is assembling the key ingredients for long-term relevance in European yacht building.&nbsp;The transition from industrial production to high-end yacht construction is not simply a business pivot, it is a cultural and generational evolution rooted in strength, purpose and pride. As one executive put it during the tour, "Poland doesn’t need to reinvent itself, it just needs to be seen." In that respect, Poland may not only be on the rise, it may already be poles ahead.

Poland: The rise of the country as a yachting powerhouse

Sophie Spicknell explores how Poland is becoming a powerhouse in the world of yachting, through its rich maritime history. 

Made in Poland: The country quietly positioning itself as a yachting powerhouse

This weekend (8 March) marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day is a fitting occasion to spotlight the remarkable contributions of women and a perfect time to look at those within the yachting industry.In recent years, the yachting industry has witnessed a transformative shift, with women increasingly taking on pivotal roles and earning recognition for their outstanding contributions. This year SuperYacht Times is taking a look back at some of the inspiring women in the industry who have been presented with awards for their achievements. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338596/image/large-403045e73b5a186e6305ca9be15c8aad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338596">The inaugural Women's Yachting AwardsLaunched by Yacht Femme in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a>, the inaugural Women's Yachting Awards took place on 19 November 2024, in Amsterdam. This landmark event was designed to acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional impact of women in the yachting industry.&nbsp;Andrea Tagliaferro, known in the industry as Yacht Dame, hosted the ceremony, which featured three distinct awards categories: Trailblazer, Rising Star and Entrepreneur, with each category aimed at highlighting the diverse talents and contributions of women who are shaping the future of yachting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338529/image/large-3d45c0d4be798df5a5779c31289b45da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338529">“A few years ago, I realised there wasn't a platform recognising women's hard work and professional achievements in this industry,” explained organiser Andrea Tagliaferro of Yacht Femme. “I thought it would be a great fit for Yacht Femme, allowing us to take on this initiative.”“We had just under 60 unique candidates and just under 140 total submissions for the first edition. The top five became public during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2024">FLIBS</a> and the winner was announced only during the ceremony in November during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a>.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62059" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inaugural Women’s Yachting Awards 2024 winners announced during METSTRADE (2024-11-21 16:00:00 +0100)">Inaugural Women’s Yachting Awards 2024 winners announced during METSTRADE</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338530/image/large-eeca709c1cfdc7f74dee8ccb415224af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338530">Last year’s awards included the Trailblazer Award, which was awarded to Vienna Eleuteri, the Rising Star which was presented to Kaela Bermeister and the Entrepreneur award which was awarded to Camille Lopez.Following the success of the 2024 edition, the Women's Yachting Awards will be returning for 2025, with nominations opening during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a>. The nomination period will close in June, with judging taking place in July and August and the finalists announced during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>. The winners will be presented with their honours in an award ceremony taking place on 18 November at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a>.&nbsp;“It was exciting to see last year’s winners' happiness and pride in an award that didn't exist three months prior,” added Andrea Tagliaferro. “That made me see we did something important, and it was something the industry was missing. I am thankful we will get to do this all again this year, and hope that will create an effect on the industry, even if it's tiny—that would mean everything to me.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338000/image/large-1311702d076e0fe521ce7ed3cdcd6ebd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338000">ACREW Superyacht Crew Awards 2024Another significant event recognising excellence in the yachting industry is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Crew Awards - 2024 - 7th Edition ">ACREW Superyacht Crew Awards.</a> The 2024 ceremony, held on 16 November in Amsterdam, honoured the dedication and professionalism of superyacht crew members across various departments.&nbsp;Now in its seventh year, the awards saw an incredible turnout of 11 female winners across the 15 categories. This included Marlies Sanders winning the Best Captain Master 500GT, Linda Pearson being awarded the Best First Officer Crew, Lesley Deinum picking up the award for the Best Chief Stew/Purser and Emery Wallerich receiving the award for the Best Social Influencer.As well as this, Alison Foley was recognised in the Environmental &amp; Sustainability category, Daisy Webster received the award for Best Chef, Emma Crowther as the Best Lead Deckhand/Bosun, Charlie Rose Pharr was awarded Best Deckhand, Laura Riera won in the category of Health &amp; Wellness, Cathy Skinner won the Best Stew award and Anna Percival-Harris presented with the Lifetime Achievement award.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/337996/image/large-c0e61b4c47d0b26a1b1c66aa3a60885f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/337996">“At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACREW (Company)">ACREW</a>, we were incredibly proud to have 11 talented women recognised as winners at the Crew Awards 2024, representing a remarkable 73 percent of the winners that year,” commented Jessica Stroud, Director of Marketing and Events at ACREW.This annual event serves as a platform to acknowledge the hard work and personal achievements of those who ensure the seamless operation of superyachts. This year will see 14 categories, with the celebration held in Ibiza from 24 to 26 October.“Each year, we see more and more women excelling in traditionally male-dominated roles and their recognition highlights the exceptional talent and dedication they bring to the yachting industry. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACREW (Company)">ACREW</a>, we continue to support and celebrate the incredible talent that drives the industry forward.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACREW announces 2024 Superyacht Crew Awards winners (2024-11-18 14:45:00 +0100)">ACREW announces 2024 Superyacht Crew Awards winners</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/337991/image/large-e0c161327f572cba154df394487c2370.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/337991">The growing recognition of women in yachting through initiatives such as the Women's Yachting Awards and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACREW (Company)">ACREW</a> Superyacht Crew Awards highlights a positive shift towards inclusivity and appreciation within the industry. As more women take on leadership roles and receive well-deserved accolades, their achievements serve as an inspiration for future generations.&nbsp;With these awards set to continue in 2025, the industry has a unique opportunity to further support and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women, fostering a more diverse and dynamic future for yachting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260772/image/large-2850aea8ffc36fba41b9a8c3cfc0bfda.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260772">International Women's DayYou can read more about women in leadership roles within the yachting industry in our 2024 International Women's Day article titled "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Women's Day 2024: Navigating leadership in the yachting industry (2024-03-08 12:00:00 +0100)">Navigating leadership in the yachting industry</a>" or about "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57095" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Women’s Day 2023: Women at the helm of change (2023-03-08 08:30:00 +0100)">Women at the helm of change</a>" from our 2023 coverage.&nbsp;

International Women’s Day 2025: Celebrating trailblazing women in yachting

8 March marks International Women’s Day, we take a look back at some of the inspiring women in the industry who have been presented with awards.

Constance Brément has been appointed Deputy Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2025">Cannes Yachting Festival 2025</a> – scheduled to take place between 9 and 14 September – alongside Director Sylvie Ernoult."Constance has a lot of professional experience in the yachting sector and will contribute with her expertise and strategic vision to strengthen the Festival’s position as the European leader in in-water boat shows. Our time working together this coming year will provide the perfect platform from which she can take the bar when I retire," commented Sylvie Ernoult, Director.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349170/image/large-469099c52871dc468d54af72f1a238b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349170">After graduating from NEOMA, Brément began her career as a key account manager, before moving to senior positions within marketing and communication in the yachting and luxury industries.In 2014, Brément was enlisted as the Communications and Operational Marketing Director for the Bénéteau Group. In her new role as Deputy Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>, Brément brings her expertise in marketing, brand strategy, and customer experience.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326956/image/large-58c3df5696bd550bc53dc731ffe72027.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326956">"I am delighted to join the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> and contribute to its international reach. I look forward to working alongside Sylvie and the whole team to build the show's strategy together, focus on innovation and give exhibitors and visitors an unforgettable experience," concluded Constance Brément, Deputy Director.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2025">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> is set to take place from 9 to 14 September 2025 in the Vieux Port and Port Canto. The 2024 edition of the event included 640 exhibitors, 55,000 visitors and 700 boats between five and 45-metres in length.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61439" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you might have missed from Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 (2024-09-16 14:30:00 +0200)">Everything you might have missed from Cannes Yachting Festival 2024</a>

Constance Brément appointed Deputy Director of Cannes Yachting Festival 

The Cannes Yachting Festival team has announced Constance Brément’s appointment as Deputy Director.


The first 25.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl 82/00125.3m (83'0&quot;)Pearl Yachts2024">Pearl 82</a> motor yacht has been launched by her UK-based builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2882" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl Yachts (Company)">Pearl Yachts</a>, which has also unveiled the first images of the vessel as she touches the water. &nbsp;While the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl 82/00125.3m (83'0&quot;)Pearl Yachts2024">Pearl 82</a> yacht was first showcased in design form during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="boot Düsseldorf - 2023">boot Düsseldorf</a> in January 2023, she is due to make her official debut at the upcoming <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2024">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> in September 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317823/image/large-9fd0dccd2e3a6f11db95a885edf2b539.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317823">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl 82/00125.3m (83'0&quot;)Pearl Yachts2024">Pearl 82</a> yacht is particularly characterised by the inclusion of a raised pilothouse layout, open-plan arrangements and panoramic views. She is reportedly the only yacht in her class to contain a raised pilothouse design of this kind.&nbsp;Additionally, those onboard the flybridge yacht can reap the benefits of a main deck master suite, which boasts a private forepeak terrace, and four additional luxurious staterooms, all of which have ensuite bathrooms. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317822/image/large-215b7488f6ad87ce18522f86921494bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317822">As the product of a collaboration between the UK-based design duo, naval Architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dixon Yacht Design (Company)">Bill Dixon</a> and interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kelly Hoppen Interiors (Company)">Kelly Hoppen CBE</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl 82/00125.3m (83'0&quot;)Pearl Yachts2024">Pearl 82</a> exhibits an athletic exterior silhouette, while her garage offers enough room to house a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Performance Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> 395 tender along with Sea-Doo Jet Ski.&nbsp;Moreover, where the aft deck configuration is concerned, owners can either opt for a Riviera or Veranda layout, moulding the yacht to meet their specific wishes.&nbsp;“The all new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl 82/00125.3m (83'0&quot;)Pearl Yachts2024">Pearl 82</a>’s design revealed in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="boot Düsseldorf - 2023">Düsseldorf</a> set the stage for what will be a truly spectacular world premiere at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2024">Cannes</a> next September,” Iain Smallridge, Founder and Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2882" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl Yachts (Company)">Pearl Yachts</a>, commented. “This yacht is a testament to our feature-focused philosophy and innovative spirit, and to our dedication to pushing the limits of yacht design and flawless quality.”

First 25m Pearl 82 yacht launched 

The first 25m Pearl 82 yacht has been launched by Pearl Yachts, which has also unveiled the first images of the vessel as she touches the water.  


First 25m Pearl 82 motor yacht launched 

Turkey-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AvA Yachts (Company)">AvA Yachts</a> has presented the details of a new 25.7-metre explorer yacht model called Kando85, which is officially in-build at their shipyard after her recent keel-laying ceremony. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315603/image/large-245ccddd743e6e062ce5ff1d6e9c79d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315603">Due to make her first appearance at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> 2025, the Kando85 yacht is a full displacement world cruiser built to endure long distances and lengthy periods of time at sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315607/image/large-10ba9c98a0b756b07d3472301d0b972e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315607">“To call the Kando85 a Pocket explorer would not do her justice. She’s a superbly well-equipped ultra-safe oceangoing explorer superyacht. We know very well <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AvA Yachts (Company)">AvA Yachts</a>’ ultra-high quality of construction and excellent finished product and we see the potential of the Kando85 as phenomenal,'' stated SRW Yachting’s Svein Willadssen. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315564/image/large-192c55fda0743f11b0e6dce3c1399d03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315564"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315566/image/large-81709a451a6baeeb79b6ad300dcac35c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315566">Composed of a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the yacht is set to contain a four stateroom layout with a main deck forward master suite distributed across her comfortable volume of 200 GT. Furthermore, the Kando85 has a beam of 7.5-metres, a draft of 2.3-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315562/image/large-9cdca5ee657586be5a9a3e0a4de8ef97.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315563/image/large-0a7942cf319067dca01fb6acca3c4647.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315563">“It is hoped this will be the first of many Kando85’s whereby we can establish a series production operation offering the very best of all worlds; the ultimate oceangoing comfort yacht, the proven engineered platform and efficiencies of scale, and whilst still being able to offer layout and customisation options unparallelled in this size range,” Willadssen continued.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315606/image/large-749f0af404a77b19cc6d61b3fa16395b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315606"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315604/image/large-7a44c9e989c2fae281ae59065839b2fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315604">In terms of her performance, the yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of nine knots and a top speed of 11 knots. When cruising at a speed of nine knots, the yacht has an 5,000 nautical mile range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315597/image/large-b23049ea4acff6dd33930f99dc6ae128.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315597"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315560/image/large-7ab94ba62b778afdd3339a6a581e8ac1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315560">Atilla Küçükdiker the Chairman and Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AvA Yachts (Company)">AvA Yachts</a> explained, “Our ‘soft’ launch last year of the Kando80 demonstrated very strong interest in a proper global explorer in this size range. It’s at the right size point to be able to be either a fully crewed yacht or for an experienced couple or family to run it themselves or with minimal crew operation. The Kando85 has been developed from the 80 and is super strong with an underwater steel thickness of 8-10mm and multiple watertight bulkheads for ultimate safety.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315605/image/large-1eba4b55b147ca7856ee6a29963ccce8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315605"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315561/image/large-e61f1532542db1492955976b9b2e9575.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315561">The Kando85 yacht is currently on the market and due to be delivered in the third quarter of 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315599/image/large-f9a350cdd6391c2bc4cfe832ae873106.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315599"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315600/image/large-7a09aff757c555c9ac7bb2edd2d0b367.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315600">

AvA Yachts unveils new 26m Kando85 yacht model 

Turkey-based builder AvA Yachts has presented the details of a new in-build 25.7-metre motor yacht model called Kando85.

Build begins on new 26m Kando85 yacht by AvA Yachts

La Spezia-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antonini Navi (Company)">Antonini Navi</a> has announced the laying of the keel for the first 33.5-metre Seamore 34 motor yacht at its facility in Italy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295116/image/large-d8adfe8ef1cee4115db9ea3d32895802.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295116">The Seamore 34 yacht was sold to an Italian owner, who was introduced to the shipyard by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Media Yachts (Company)">Media Yachts Limited</a>. The project sees exterior styling, naval architecture and engineering by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antonini Navi (Company)">Antonini Navi</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>, while development and interiors are handled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/922002208?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The laying of a keel marks the start of construction for a yacht and involves a coin being placed under the keel and included in the hull. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/304552/image/large-50f69a6a553481ff96291886cf4d12ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/304552"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/304551/image/large-e4e4857739b0d35d56a3fce5566ed323.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/304551">One of the most interesting features of the Seamore 34 is her over 150 square-metre open-air living space on the main deck, much of which can be closed off if needed by sliding pocket windows fitted flush with the deck.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="33m custom Antonini Navi Seamore 34 motor yacht sold (2023-11-30 14:15:00 +0100)">33m custom Antonini Navi Seamore 34 motor yacht sold</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295119/image/large-7857144e55fcae8aea482bed3a8c29f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295119">The Seamore 34 yacht will now move to the next stage of production, just weeks after the shipyard announced the construction of a new 32-metre explorer yachtRead: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Keel laid of 32m full-custom Antonini Navi explorer yacht Hanaa (2024-01-25 16:00:00 +0100)">Keel laid of 32m full-custom Antonini Navi explorer yacht Hanaa</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295117/image/large-f040e94c2250b02bc578c33fc3f1ccd0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295117">The semi-custom steel and aluminium Seamore 34 yacht has an expected launch date of early 2025 and will make her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> 2025.&nbsp;

Construction begins on first Antonini Navi Seamore 34 yacht

Antonini Navi has announced the laying of the keel for the first 33.5-metre Seamore 34 motor yacht at the facility in Italy.

Keel laid of first Antonini Navi Seamore 34 yacht

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has announced the sale of the 31-metre RJ 102 motor yacht to an Australian owner. The sale marks the fifth yacht sold by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> in the first six weeks of the year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301982/image/large-ea34cb5a482a3a55423aff8144ca2a8d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301982">“This sale gives me the opportunity to underline our exceptional commercial success, a testament to the reputation we have meticulously built over the years through our team’s unwavering dedication to excellence,” explained Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>.The RJ 102 is the latest addition to the RJ family, developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>. She features a sleek and elegant exterior profile with a sinuously curved stern, flared bow and slightly recessed windows.&nbsp;“Developing a new model is always super exciting and we wish to thank the owners for this opportunity. The new RJ 102 perfectly suits owners looking for a true explorer, with beautiful lines, that can be run with little crew, a game changer in the Australia and the South Pacific region,” said Paul Miletta of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> Australia.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 34m CdM Nauta Air 110 sold to an experienced Australian client (2024-02-12 17:30:00 +0100)">First 34m CdM Nauta Air 110 sold to an experienced Australian client</a>The RJ 102 yacht encourages outdoor living with expansive decks, paired perfectly with her cosy interior spaces, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>, to provide the utmost comfort to her owners and guests.“Like the larger models of the RJ range, the design of the two-deck RJ 102 is especially focused on providing large alfresco areas to feel a close contact to the sea, with a pool surrounded by a sundeck area on the wide upper deck and on providing large toy storage,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>.&nbsp;The RJ 102 yacht boasts a beam of 7.25-metres, with her owner requesting a four stateroom configuration, and a multi-functional room, which can be turned into a fifth stateroom. Her owner and guest areas are spread over two decks, paired with a spacious and partially shaded upper deck.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59634" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche announces sale of custom 39m CdM 130 explorer yacht (2024-01-31 17:30:00 +0100)">Cantiere delle Marche announces sale of custom 39m CdM 130 explorer yacht</a>“When we stepped on board the RJ 115 Stellamar at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>, we were immediately impressed with the quality and workmanship of the build and knew that we wanted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> to build a yacht for us” said the owner of the RJ 102.&nbsp;Key features of the RJ 102 yacht include an open-up stern with a wide staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows and transparent gunwales on the upper deck which offer unrivaled panoramic views of the surrounding environment. The interior layout also mirrors the owner wishes, who are keen to be involved.“Vasco and his team have aided us through the design process at every step making it an enjoyable experience and we know that the finished product is bespoke to our joint vision,” concluded her owner.

31m CdM RJ 102 motor yacht sold to Australian owner

has announced the sale of the 31-metre RJ 102 motor yacht to an Australian owner.

CdM announces sale of 31m RJ 102 motor yacht to Australian owner

Organisers of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> have announced a change to the show layout for September 2024. The alterations are planned for next year’s event due to ongoing modernisation works at the Vieux Port.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286638/image/large-441f32ca5be45acb28a06da9315b5475.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286638">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> is spread across two ports, both of which are a short walking distance from each other. The Vieux Port is one of the oldest harbours on the French Riviera and during this year’s event, was home to 540 yachts, while Port Canto welcomed 115 sailing yachts from 10 to 30-metres.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> is managed by RX France, and the technical teams and Show Director Sylvie Ernoult have been working together with the City of Cannes and MVPC, since the first quarter to design a new, optimum layout that is suitable for the show while the work is being carried out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286276/image/large-1a1de47b5af69bc4f3f13bf690b09332.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286276">The city of Cannes plans to renovate and modernise the Vieux Port resulting in new areas being created. The concession was awarded for the Vieux Port to the Marina Vieux Port de Cannes (MVPC) consortium in 2022 for a period of 30 years, with renovation starting in 2024 and due to finish at the end of 2026.The Vieux Port modernisation project will impact the southern part of the Jetée Albert Edouard on the north/west side of the port entrance, the careening area, and the Max Laubeuf car park, located opposite, to the south/west of the port entrance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286280/image/large-4cc2015dfc45c1f0956f7bad95e99dff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286280">“It is clear that the work to modernise the Vieux Port means that we will have to modify some of our installations and how we accommodate our exhibitors and visitors during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2024">Cannes Yachting Festival 2024</a>,” explained Filippo Rean, Managing Director of RX France.“Working constructively with the city and MVPC teams, our teams are already able to anticipate the main impacts on the different areas we occupy and find alternatives in the best possible conditions for the 2024 edition and those that follow.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286278/image/large-a8410f91f3d060d11e42658860c2778c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286278">In order to replace the areas that can not be used during the work, two new large areas will be created in Port Canto: the Mega Yachts area, for large boats up to 55-metres and the Small Boats Area, for small boats from 8-metres.Over the three years Vieux Port will evolve to accommodate the work taking place. In 2024, Quai Max Laubeuf will be home to a selection of 10-20-metre boats and around 20 power catamarans , while the Jetée will accommodate large yachts from 22-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286285/image/large-3dc81d9eff9e57ef9df8b8eaccbc6142.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286285">The Super Yachts Extension will remain with its large boats and visitors will be able to access this via a new visitor pathway along the jetty’s work site. The other areas in the Vieux Port will remain the same as in previous years.“We have been working hard for several months now to arrange the best installation possible for 2024, taking into account the various technical and safety constraints. The 2024 show configuration will therefore see the Vieux Port’s reception areas that can't be used anymore transferred to Port Canto, and will enable all exhibitors and boats present this year to be accommodated,” added Sylvie Ernoult, Director of the Cannes Yachting Festival.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286644/image/large-6f02ab407a54bf38bc7d4e069cc95ed2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286644">The sea shuttle services will continue to run between the two ports, with several departure and arrival points on each side of the Croisette to make going from one port to the other very smooth and visiting the show easier.“We are aware that these changes to the layout may impact how the presence of some of them at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2024">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> is organised, but we are confident in our ability to reinvent the show together and support boat builders in accommodating them. The successful transfer of the Sailing Area to Port Canto in 2019 proves that it is possible to move entire sectors between the two ports without affecting the show's quality,” concluded Filippo Rean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286286/image/large-cea954c0f6da5b2c71ccf1ecc9b544fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286286">

Cannes Yachting Festival unveils new layout for 2024

Organisers of the Cannes Yachting Festival have announced a change to the show layout for September 2024.

Cannes Yachting Festival announces new layout for 2024

First announced in 2022, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco yacht stands as a testament to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>' commitment to eco-conscious yachting, without compromising on luxury. The 24.4-metre catamaran boasts a sleek and contemporary design, powered by renewable energy sources and is equipped with the latest in sustainable technology, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>’s signature solar skin. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280754/image/large-99266e5cfc391fa221aeab0fefcad355.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280754"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> is the newest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco yacht to join the growing fleet. Launched as the third hull in the series, she joins her sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marie-Joseph23.87m (78'4&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2022">Marie-Joseph</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12967" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeahorse23.87m (78'4&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Zeahorse</a> as a shining example of luxury and sustainability, co-existing in perfect harmony. SuperYacht Times joined her owner, designers, and sales representatives onboard for her launch event last month, surrounded by the owner’s friends and family.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284280/image/large-3695a9f6e9482e8fa801cfa26fd63eb4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284280">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> is a home away from home,” described her owner. “She offers sustainable luxury while sailing in silence, and that’s what really attracted me to the model.” As an avid sailor from his mid-30s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a>’s owner wanted more space than his 13-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagoon Yachts (Company)">Lagoon</a> 45 yacht. “We love sailing and as a family we spent more than a year living on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagoon Yachts (Company)">Lagoon</a> boat with our dog, crossing the Atlantic and exploring the Caribbean.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284272/image/large-4bd983b2a0a10969590b7c4a4386348a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284272">“On our previous yacht we discovered that on a sunny day we hardly had to use the motor or the generator, which we enjoyed as we were able to sail in silence. We soon needed a bigger space to accommodate everyone onboard and that’s when we fell in love with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>’s concept of achieving sustainable luxury with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a>’s owner worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Consult (Company)">Yacht Consult</a> in the purchase of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco yacht. The company was able to use their comprehensive expertise as not only sellers, but as experienced sailors to monitor the transfer every step of the way.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284260/image/large-cc4a42f91888f5d7d12fd9f973663d28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284260">“We first met with the owner in Belgium during our presentation of the Sunreef 60 sailing yacht Valentine,” expressed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Consult (Company)">Yacht Consult</a> Sales Manager, Wouter Vanderelst. “About a month later the deal was made for the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco and the final contract was signed two months later during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>.”“The idea that the yacht sails in true silence and is eco-friendly was a key factor for the owner in choosing a new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco model,” added Wouter. Described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> as an eco-responsible luxury craft, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco yacht combines electric propulsion with reliable sailing performance and expansive living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284271/image/large-9df79b0cca96be54f8e050c80ebc1e5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284271">The fully customisable catamaran offers infinite décor possibilities and each model has been designed to suit the needs of its owner. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> features interior design from Belgium-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BALO Design (Company)">BALO Design</a>, which have created a tranquil and coastal feeling onboard.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/862329796?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> “In the past, we had already worked with superyacht owners to help give their boats a personal touch onboard. We were introduced to the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Consult (Company)">Yacht Consult</a> to create a unique interior for this new yacht,” explained Bart Lodewijckx, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BALO Design (Company)">BALO Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284259/image/large-b146568fbd6b4120d83fdf32f600530d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284259">“After the technical floor plans and design of the vessel were finalised, we visited the shipyard to choose all the materials and colours for the fixed and structural elements. These decisions are an important guideline for our design team before they can create the overall mood of the yacht, regarding furniture and lighting.”The interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> has been designed as a haven of comfort, offering a luxury beach house on the water vibe. Her interior effortlessly blends nautical elegance with coastal chic to create clean lines and a minimalistic decor style. The use of a neutral colour palette also establishes a timeless and refined ambiance, eschewing any sense of ostentation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284261/image/large-f625b9167954959335ab82d539db081a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284261">“On numerous international yachts, you will find shiny materials, dark wood, and exaggerated fabrics. A beach house feeling on the contrary has the aim to get an instant relaxed feeling once you arrive,” described Bart Lodewijckx.“A palette of neutral tones was the base to design this vibe, with a balanced mix of rich fabrics and the right selection of high-end furniture pieces, to help finetune this idea. The light colours also make the interior look spacious and relaxed to live in.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284254/image/large-7750a2b8d8b904d87a8403f336808534.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284254">“We enjoy the idea of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> being a boat that highlights sustainable luxury,” explained her owner. “Although she is a luxury yacht, she uses sustainable techniques to create a more eco-friendly experience onboard.”“The high-end international brands we work with, are consistently improving their purchase and production processes. This helps to reduce their environmental footprint and increase their sustainability, resulting in furniture that will last longer, is easier to maintain and remains aesthetically pleasing,” added Bart Lodewijckx.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284251/image/large-36bdc9b77632b8060952d398016fe110.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284251"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> has been designed to host family and friends, which is why the main deck saloon has an abundance of lounging and dining space. Guests can relax on her sumptuous sofa, all while taking in the breathtaking views from her expansive windows. The use of fine woods, elegant furnishings, and soft lighting enhances the overall ambiance of the space.&nbsp;"<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> is truly the most beautiful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 I've seen, with a high level of attention to design features and details,” added Manu Deceuninck, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Consult (Company)">Yacht Consult</a>. “You can see that the owner was involved in every decision, as even the napkins are beautiful!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284252/image/large-de6d26f580f39b08156e042118a44afd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284252">As well as enjoying a beautifully curated interior, guests onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> are able to embrace oceanic surroundings, thanks to versatile and engaging outdoor areas. The highlight is her flybridge, which provides a panoramic vantage point for guests to take in the stunning vistas. This elevated space offers additional seating, sun loungers, and even a wet bar, making it the perfect place for sunbathing and enjoying refreshments.“When you look at the layout and the furniture used on the flybridge, you can see that it is not the standard layout, but a cosy and lounge feeling has been achieved, so for sure not a 'one-in-a-row' feeling,” added Manu Deceuninck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284274/image/large-a953520787a12d372e2cb73b5beb6feb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284274">The foredeck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> has been meticulously designed to offer a unique blend of relaxation and functionality. The primary feature of the space is her plush padded sunpads and forward-facing seating area, which enables guests to top up their tans. The raised tables allow guests to enjoy meals from a picturesque setting, all while remaining immersed in the soothing atmosphere around them.Despite all of this, the main feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> is her ultramodern solar power system covering a total area of 164 square-metres. The panels have been integrated with various composite structures of the yacht including the mast, boom, superstructure and hull sides. “I chose a distinctive grey metallic colour for her hull because not only does it reflect the water and the sun, but it better integrates her solar panel design,” explained her owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284280/image/large-3695a9f6e9482e8fa801cfa26fd63eb4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284280">While under sail, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco recovers energy from the passive motion of the two propellers, thanks to an advanced hydro generation system. The energy obtained is used to power both the electric propulsion and house appliances.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Eco yacht is fitted with a state of the art, ultralight battery bank that is around 30 percent lighter than the average batteries used in the nautical industry. With a density of less than 5.2kg/ kWh, they have been developed with weight efficiency and performance in mind. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280753/image/large-bd11d66140d2670d44e59af4a0d2c8b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280753">“For us, luxury flows down into the smallest details. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollo 9924.4m (80'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Apollo 99</a> is spacious, luxurious and bright and offers excellent service from her crew. She offers a five-star service to everyone who steps onboard, but most of all, she is ready to seek out a lot of beautiful sunsets and adventures,” concluded Bart Lodewijckx.

Onboard the 24m Sunreef 80 Eco yacht Apollo 99

SYT takes a closer look onboard the 24m Sunreef 80 Eco yacht Apollo 99, following her launch event in August.

Apollo 99: A closer look at the 24m Sunreef 80 Eco yacht with her owner and designers

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> has launched the third unit in the 80 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> Power Eco series at its facilities in Gdansk, Poland. The 23.8-metre motor yacht is scheduled to be delivered later this year; she will be officially premiering at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278331/image/large-ee1f5e83d6a04947a973dffcc08b7072.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278331">She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>. Up to 12 guests are accommodated onboard, and she also has accommodation for four crew members including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278334/image/large-0181d202e083c4b33bbd8b662626269c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278334"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278332/image/large-d408b4f9447ce4d7adf5bfb91d063bdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278332">The eco-friendly catamaran comprises four staterooms and showcases a smart energy management system, energy-saving air-conditioning, and an environmentally conscious decor that includes furniture made from flax fibre. Among its standout features are a Jacuzzi on the bow terrace, a concealed aft garage, and an outdoor gym area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278328/image/large-aac7c40263648aeb316950244a758921.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278328"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278326/image/large-98bb9a763e0e74c3f0f31a99f3de331c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278326">Performance wise, the latest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef 80 Power Eco #323.8m (78'1&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">80 Sunreef Power Eco</a> is equipped with two electric 180kW engines and has a 440kWh ultralight battery bank. The yacht also uses <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts’</a> revolutionary solar power system, with solar cells built into the composite bodywork to achieve maximum energy efficiency.

24m Sunreef Power Eco yacht launched

Sunreef Yachts has launched the third unit in the 80 Sunreef Power Eco series at its facilities in Gdansk, Poland.

Third 24m Sunreef Power Eco yacht launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a> has teased an all-new motor yacht series. The first model presented from the series – which will range from 20 to 40-metres – is the 29.34-metre A96. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a> has nearly completed the lamination of the first unit from the series and will start construction later this year. &nbsp;She’s expected to make her world debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival 2023</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250957/image/large-0282ee97173d30ad2201be47cfd4d8f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250957">“I’m really proud to present the new A96, the first model from the new era of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>,” Ugo Pellegrino, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>, said during the press conference. “The A96 is the first from a brand-new series of yachts that we’ll develop over the next few years.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250964/image/large-c5533e01ff4b71b18c4530772871de87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250964"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250965/image/large-23abab3df1f595799aefadeeb26ec502.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250965"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250930/image/large-0b3177e6fcc691b53487e384b9592861.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250930">The concept for the series, as envisioned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>, places wellness at its core and maximises the connection with the natural surroundings without compromising on livable space. Even with a length of less than 30-metres, the A96 offers close to 400 square-metres of space; she’s cavernous and, thanks to glass, sliding walls that wrap both her main and upper saloon, convertible. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250963/image/large-dd603920ec43235d2cf7fc3fff672310.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250963"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250960/image/large-418f58d68abee107fde3f34f6bc1f080.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250960"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250959/image/large-3c81f4df67e179108d4a50c7fefa73d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250959"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250962/image/large-47b7812e67977d802cbe2b092557d748.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250962">Another core feature of the A96 is her beach area, which is generous in size thanks to fold-out bulwarks that create wings, and well connected to the main deck – even the main saloon, due to the ingenious sliding doors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250970/image/large-a337d5b938284f602a9a2aca0be32766.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250970"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250969/image/large-9c641c195cd1e971e1d490d4fd222081.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250969"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250968/image/large-b88d8c089e34a9437b77e78fa6af4778.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250968">With wellness being the mantra behind her design, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a> ensured that owners and guests have ample opportunity for activities, opting for loose furnishings wherever possible. The A96 also has a very generous 48 square-metre foredeck, which can serve as the ideal yoga retreat. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250967/image/large-0487b8660e4eef2ad54072ca1c04920c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250967">The Italian yacht builder has maximised her 7.87-metre beam, and carved out accommodation for as many as 12 guests and five crew. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a> was entrusted with the interior design, opting for a clean and minimalist styling that made great use of natural and eco-friendly materials throughout. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250966/image/large-a79c07f665aa80d6415ed007f5e9ac93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250966">The A96 has an organic look and feel, with marbles, woods, fine fabrics and overly sculpted furniture and decor. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250931/image/large-df729d90aff12ef26307d7973c5f91e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250931">The first A96 will be equipped with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> IPS 1.200 engines (or optionally IPS 1.350), that are expected to deliver a top speed of 24 knots. When cruising at the recommended speed of 16 knots, the A96 should have a range of 600 nautical miles. At 10 knots though, she’s expected to have a 2,000 nautical mile range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250958/image/large-7f4037854c6e79ad4435826f40a5688e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250958">

Arcadia Yachts 29m motor yacht A96

Arcadia Yachts unveils new yacht series. The A96, the first from the series, is already in-build with a 2023 delivery date.