United States

Mitchell Rubin

The 53.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sensation Yachts (Company)">Sensation</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella53.9m (176'10&quot;)Sensation Yachts2005">Bella</a> sold in a deal with Edouard Vignal of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> introducing the buyer and Kevin Bonnie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112270/image/large-ca7ce1dc3adf698d51b82cae87473883.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112270">Launched in 2005 as the flagship yacht of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sensation Yachts (Company)">Sensation Yachts</a> in New Zealand, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella53.9m (176'10&quot;)Sensation Yachts2005">Bella</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/627" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overing Yacht Designs, LLC (Company)">Overing Yacht Designs</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitchell Rubin (Company)">Mitchell Rubin</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>, alongside naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sensation Yachts (Company)">Sensation Yachts</a>.Spanning 768 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella53.9m (176'10&quot;)Sensation Yachts2005">Bella</a> showcases a refined interior design, complemented by fine woods, marble accents and elegant furnishings. A key feature is her striking spiral staircase, which connects all three main decks.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella53.9m (176'10&quot;)Sensation Yachts2005">Bella</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, consisting of a full-beam master suite with a private office on her main deck, as well as sleeping a crew of 11 on the lower deck.Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella53.9m (176'10&quot;)Sensation Yachts2005">Bella</a> include multiple spaces for relaxation and entertainment, including a sundeck hot tub, a full bar and an enclosed gym. Her 2023 refit also saw her receive new air conditioning systems, fresh carpeting throughout and new teak on her sun deck, stairs and swim platform.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella53.9m (176'10&quot;)Sensation Yachts2005">Bella</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella53.9m (176'10&quot;)Sensation Yachts2005">Bella</a> had a last known asking price of €8,000,000.&nbsp;(Image courtesy of Ocean Independence.)

Bella: 54m Sensation yacht sold

The 53.9-metre Sensation motor yacht Bella sold, with a last known asking price of €8,000,000. 