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The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

We take a look at some of the largest yachts recently in Saint Tropez below.

Spotted: The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

The largest superyachts at Cannes Film Festival 2026

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at some of the yachts currently in the region for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in France. 

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The largest superyachts in the region for the Cannes Film Festival 2026

The 69.65-metre converted superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> has been spotted anchored off the coast of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat by&nbsp;SuperYacht Times photographer Titouan Debray.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392718/image/large-f948ffb1aa94f4bc1e403f461f232129.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392718">Originally launched in 1966 as a training vessel for the Dutch Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz in Terschelling, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> has undergone extensive transformations over the decades. Her exterior design was developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KMC & KHMB Enkhuizen (Company)">KMC &amp; KHMB Enkhuizen</a>, while her interiors are drawn from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/783" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claudia Rijntjes (Company)">Claudia Rijntjes</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392721/image/large-601d95d5a0ff41c9543a3e9c56b3e700.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392721">A major conversion in 2005 marked her transition into a long-range expedition-style superyacht, capable of accommodating large guest groups in considerable comfort. This was followed by a significant refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON Yachts</a> in 2017, during which she was repainted from navy blue to white and received interior upgrades alongside the installation of low-emission generators.More recently, she has also been associated with experiential voyages, including a polar expedition in collaboration with Story Creators, a Netherlands-based bespoke travel agency.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beyond boundaries: Exploring the South Pole onboard Sherakhan (2026-02-06 13:00:00 +0100)">Beyond boundaries: Exploring the South Pole onboard Sherakhan<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392723/image/large-27440cc5179e8fee6f8b0a41e965de45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392723"></a>Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> is defined by a sense of scale and warmth. The main saloon features a striking seven-metre atrium with a long curved wooden dining table seating up to 26 guests, beneath a dramatic central chandelier. From here, the space flows into a corridor leading to guest accommodation.With a volume just shy of 2,000 GT, she accommodates guests across 12 suites arranged over three decks, supported by a professional crew of 22. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is located forward and spans 12.05-metres, complete with an office area and a private bathroom featuring a bath and his-and-hers sinks. Each guest suite is individually themed after literary figures, including Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen and Émile Zola, adding a distinctive narrative element to the onboard experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392716/image/large-8fe8655935e1cd4dec49e91f21abe374.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392716" 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;">On deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> is geared towards social living and entertainment. The sun deck offers loungers, hammocks and an 18-person glass-bottom Jacuzzi, while upper decks can be configured for events or dancefloors. Wellness facilities include a spa with massage rooms, sauna and bathing area, alongside a gym and an extensive selection of water toys such as paddleboards, SeaBobs, e-foils, inflatables and kayaks.Powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engine, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> cruises at around 11 knots with a top speed of 13 knots.

Sherakhan yacht in Cap Ferrat

The 69.65-metre converted superyacht Sherakhan has been spotted anchored off the coast of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. 


In Pictures: 70m converted superyacht Sherakhan in Cap Ferrat

Launched in 1966 and gracefully gliding across the seven seas is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen (Company)">Scheepswerf A. Vuyk &amp; Zonen</a>. This 69.65-metre superyacht, with naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KMC & KHMB Enkhuizen (Company)">KMC &amp; KHMB Enkhuizen</a>, and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Person/1144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jan Verkerk, Netherlands (Person)">Jan Verkerk</a>, is setting out for a very special excursion: Antarctica. Whilst there, the superyacht is teaming up with Story Creators, a Netherlands-based bespoke experience agency, to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the globe’s most southern point. To understand what makes this journey so special, I sat down with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a>’s Captain, Kevin van Luijn, and the founder and CEO of Story Creators, CJ Heijstek.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385032/image/large-83d6f23013bb565a17781562b4283572.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385032">Stepping aboard&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a>Before <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> became a superyacht in 2005, she was a training vessel for the Dutch Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz at Terschelling. Since joining the global superyacht fleet, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> has undergone various refits in 2014, 2018 and 2022, refining her interior and exterior into the luxurious and sleek vessel she is today.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a>’s presence at sea is generous and purposeful. With a steel hull and commercial passenger vessel certification, she is built to handle distant waters: from calm tropical seas to the unpredictable Southern Ocean. Cruise speeds typically sit around 11 knots, with a maximum of 13 knots, supported by a capable engineering suite that ensures reliability during extended passages into polar latitudes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236539/image/large-cd05382526408290886bceb79dacc478.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236539">The yacht’s exterior marries classic proportions with practical design: Vast deck spaces on multiple levels, broad fore and aft areas, and an accessible sun deck ensure that guests may engage with their surroundings whether under blue skies or beneath Antarctica’s sea of stars. The sun deck itself boasts features tailored to social life: sun loungers, hammocks and an 18-person glass-bottomed Jacuzzi sit at its core, offering relaxation alongside panoramic views.Below deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a>’s interiors strike an exceptional balance of grandeur and warmth. Upon entering the grand saloon, guests can immediately feel the yacht’s grandeur: a long, curved wooden table sitting in the midst of a seven-metre atrium, able to seat 26 guests, with a dramatic chandelier dangling from the ceiling. The open yet intimate dining space segues into a long corridor leading to the guest staterooms and makes the yacht seem longer than its nearly 70-metre length. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236536/image/large-5777743afe14d62b29fd33a33cba1a9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236536">The owner’s stateroom, stretching the full 12.05-metre beam, sits at the bow of the yacht, allowing guests to enjoy ocean views upon waking up. The suite also comes with an office space and private bathroom including a bath and his-and-hers sinks. The stateroom has a soft and calming design, with ample space to unwind at the end of a day of adventuring.Guests can stay in any of the other twelve staterooms, spanning across three decks, with layouts that welcome multi-generational groups to shape their own sanctuary at sea: whether you’re bringing along the grandparents or grandkids. Each of the guest staterooms are named after a famous author, allowing guests to dream of stories by Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen, or Emile Zola.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236532/image/large-c684fe8ba2bd408e6bdf9baed7335dea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236532">Able to accommodate more guests than most superyachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> has an exceptional crew of up to 22 who are dedicated to creating an enjoyable, warm atmosphere onboard. With most of the crew being from the Netherlands, guests might luck out and even enjoy a classic Dutch delicacy, namely a bitterbal, whilst cruising in remote corners of the globe.There are plenty of social spaces onboard and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> is properly outfitted to entertain: whether you want to turn the upper deck into a dancefloor, lounge about in the sun on any of her three decks, or step into her fully equipped spa, including massage rooms, a sauna and a bubble bath; there is something to do for everyone. For those who prefer to be active, the superyacht comes with a fully equipped gym and a large selection of toys, the likes of paddleboards, seabobs, Efoils, inflatables and kayaks.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> is a vessel built for both celebration and contemplation, and its classical design combined with purposeful modernisations makes her an ideal platform for extended exploration, including into one of the world’s most remote and dramatic frontiers: Antarctica.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385029/image/large-b7ff10dca360a93c7803f6cf8f4c3382.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385029">Crafting Unforgettable AdventuresOn this remote journey south, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> has partnered up with Story Creators, a travel agency that creates bespoke experiences across the globe. Founded and run by CJ Heijstek, he describes his company as a “memory-making agency. We start with a blank canvas and create an experience that is tailored entirely to the client.”The goal of the expeditions is to create an experience that is deeply personalised, blending creativity, luxury and emotional resonance. It’s an approach that not just facilitates, but realises wishes and dreams whilst enjoying the freedom to discover the world in a way that feels profound and deeply personal. “We’re a travel agency that creates events and experiences to the most remote places, we go to places that hopefully nobody has ever been before”, shares CJ It’s also the reason you won’t see much of the actual adventures on social channels, “what we try to do is pretty unique and we want to keep it that way as much as possible, as well as value the client’s privacy, so we don’t share too much,” he adds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385035/image/large-442050dc5dc24c8e1c6f78f531c86036.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385035">What is most striking is CJ’s passion for what he does. Currently, he’s even working on designing personalised postcards for his clients: “I thought this would be quite neat to add,” he notes nonchalantly. Not everyone is willing to go the extra mile for their clients, yet for CJ crossing oceans seems like the bare minimum.Recent adventures Story Creators has undertaken has led them to the top of Mount Kenya, an exclusive dinner in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, to racetracks and private-aviation itineraries, to tailored multi-day trips across quiet and remote lands, CJ and his team at Story Creators work hard to create something that goes beyond the expectations of their guests, working to create memories to cherish for a lifetime. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385034/image/large-cedc2717caf551e82b354797e81f6593.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385034">Shared explorationAntarctica has long held a mythic place in human imagination. It is a land of extremes, a wilderness untouched by the human hand, where silence and light meet in stark, breathtaking landscapes. Yet it is also a fragile environment, sensitive to shifting climates and the wider imprint of human activity. This Antarctic voyage aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> with Story Creators is therefore not offered lightly; it is framed as a conscious celebration of both the grandeur and vulnerability of the polar regions.The relationship between Story Creators and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> emerged from a personal connection more than anything. “I have a very good relationship with the owner, and with Kevin… we have the same DNA, always looking to try something special and unique”, CJ notes. You can feel the camaraderie immediately: the ambiance onboard, between crew, the story creators and guests creates a feeling of coming home. It’s with this warmth and caring approach that the vessel makes its way to the south pole.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385027/image/large-28be99d204e3165473fa3a81f2f1d941.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385027">For Captain Kevin, the motivation to travel south is not only a business endeavour, but also very personal: “To sail there with 22 people, it’s really intimate, you don’t have that on a cruise- or passenger ship,” Kevin shares, “my dream is to spend the winters in Antarctica and show people the incredible beauty of it.”For many guests, this journey represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to see emperor penguins on the ice, to hear the cracking hush of glaciers, and to reflect on our place within a planet of profound contrasts. In the context of storytelling, Antarctica offers a rare narrative canvas: its stark beauty carries stories of endurance, discovery and wonder. Story Creators harness this emotive potential, shaping each day into a sequence of exciting moments.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385033/image/large-cba4970df65a58bc18bc7f5133e13688.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385033">The voyage to Antarctica isn’t the first collaboration between the two parties, rather, it solidifies the bond that already existed. In 2025, the two teams joined forces to create an immersive experience for the Monaco Grand Prix; an experience that is in the works again for 2026. For <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a>, this journey south represents the kind of global cruising she was conceived to undertake. Her robust engineering and adept crew provide the confidence required for such a voyage, while her social and private spaces ensure that exploration and elegance coexist naturally throughout the itinerary.While Antarctica is currently a well-sought after location, Story Creators aim to bring the experience down to earth; not just to float past icebergs and witness wildlife, but to truly anchor in the serenity that is the world’s most southern sea. For CJ’s Story Creators, luxury extends beyond comfort to encompass eye-opening, meaningful encounters and memories that endure long after the journey has ended.This expedition encapsulates a broader shift in luxury travel: a movement away from passive leisure towards experiences that feel purposeful, personal and profound. In this union of vessel and vision, expedition and memory, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> to Antarctica with Story Creators invites a deeper engagement with the world’s last great wilderness.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385031/image/large-4dba3950cb51f579143339b5b020f83e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385031">This article was first published in the <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" target="_blank">Yacht Charter Market</a> newsletter. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newsletter-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to never miss an issue. You can read more <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Explore the South Pole onboard Sherakhan 

Step foot onboard the 70m superyacht Sherakhan as she heads south, together with Story Creators, to experience the untouched nature of Antartica

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Beyond boundaries: Exploring the South Pole onboard Sherakhan 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358359/image/large-4bc19846655c606265c99792ddf04efa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358359">Seen earlier this month anchored here in Saint Lucia, in the Caribbean, was the 69.65-metre converted superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a>. Delivered in 1966 by Dutch shipyard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen (Company)">&nbsp;Scheepswerf A. Vuyk &amp; Zonen</a> as a Dutch maritime training vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> is a classic conversion yacht with accommodation for up to 26 guests. Her exterior design was completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KMC & KHMB Enkhuizen (Company)">KMC &amp; KHMB Enkhuizen</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/783" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claudia Rijntjes (Company)">Claudia Rijntjes</a> is responsible for the interior styling. A significant refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON Yachts</a> in 2017 saw her hull repainted from navy blue to a crisp white, alongside interior updates and the installation of low-emission generators.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358360/image/large-0a130f0248dd3e85c9fd8683b0216514.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358360">Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> features spacious decks fitted with wooden furniture, with the main deck aft offering an al fresco dining area and the upper deck providing a casual lounge for drinks. Sunloungers are positioned on the foredeck and close to the bridge. The sundeck above the wheelhouse serves as the yacht’s main social area, equipped with an 18-person Jacuzzi, DJ decks, hammocks, a bar, barbecue, and dining facilities. Powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Caterpillar</a> engine, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> cruises comfortably at 11 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

70m converted superyacht Sherakhan in the Caribbean

The 70m superyacht Sherakhan, built by Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen in 1966, is seen anchored here in Saint Lucia. 

Largest superyachts attending the Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2024

Discover the superyachts measuring over 60-metres in length, attending the Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2024.