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World's largest explorer yachts

SYT brings you a selection of the largest explorer yachts both in build and part of the world fleet today.

Video: The world's largest explorer yachts

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295503/image/large-f5e4aa07f54fe1f04573b272b5590a2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295503">Seen here earlier this week in Papeete, Tahiti, is the 107.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a>. Previously named, Ulysses and built as Project U107, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a> is the brainchild of an experienced owner who has owned a long line of explorer and luxury motor yachts. She features naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk</a>, with exterior design alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike Limited</a> and interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. Built for expedition style cruising, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a> is ice-classed and has a range of 8,500 nautical miles.

107m superyacht Andromeda in Tahiti

Seen here earlier this week in Papeete, Tahiti, is the 107.4-metre Kleven superyacht Andromeda.

The 116-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven Maritime</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Multiverse116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a> has been renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Multiverse116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Multiverse</a>. Representatives of the owner have commented that the change was overdue, having been held up for administrative reasons. The change is reported not to be an indication of new ownership at this time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100145/image/large-130dfbdb285d28840400f061c2693c6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100145">Built jointly in Norway at the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/kleven-maritime-as" target="_blank">Kleven</a> shipyard and later completed at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/dorries-yachts" target="_blank">Dörries Maritime</a> in Bremerhaven, Germany, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Multiverse116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Multiverse</a> was delivered in 2018 to an interior design by British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. Her exterior design was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike Limited</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk AS</a>.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100142/image/large-36d14083b8df45eb4ec5f4ae555c8d27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100142">The explorer superyachts technical platform was developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk</a>, while the New Zealand-based firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike Limited</a> completed her naval architecture to ensure a luxurious and comfortable onboard experience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100144/image/large-483608bfe55f7a5811bb3ad7ccc7b705.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100144"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Multiverse116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Multiverse</a> has a huge volume of 6862 GT, allowing her to accommodate a massive number of tenders and toys including a custom 68-foot tender on the foredeck. The purpose-built explorer has since cruised remote locations such as the Norwegian fjords and completed an extensive trans-Pacific voyage in 2021. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183868/image/large-20d2377b931ed0c7d7d3cf7df5bc7e1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183868">She has just completed a refit period and currently situated in Tampa, Florida, though her summer plans have not been divulged. The superyacht is the sistership to the 107.4-metre explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a>, SYT took a look at the two superyachts in 2018 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses vs Andromeda: What's the difference? (2018-07-18 14:30:00 +0200)">you can read the full story here</a>.&nbsp;

116m superyacht Ulysses renamed Multiverse

The 116m Kleven superyacht Ulysses renamed Multiverse.

116m Kleven superyacht Ulysses renamed Multiverse

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222129/image/large-9ed871fa85d15554f49b5570c5887b10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222129">Spotted anchored in the Seychelles last week is the 107-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a>. Built as project U107 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven</a> in Norway in 2016, the superyacht is the brainchild of an experienced owner who has owned a long line of explorer and other luxury motor yachts over the years. Sold to her current owner in 2018, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a> is built on a proven commercial platform designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk</a> in Norway. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike Naval Architects</a> from New Zealand worked on the project’s exterior styling together with the original owner while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> from England is behind the modern and luxurious interior design of the yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a> is the sistership to the 116-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a>, and was built for expedition style cruising. She is ice-classed and has a range of 8,500 nautical miles.

107m Explorer Yacht Andromeda in the Seychelles

The 107m superyacht Andromeda is seen here anchored in the Seychelles.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213259/image/large-16452683e49874ac766329d03dd0b0c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213259">Spotted last summer anchored off the Lerins Islands on the French Riviera, is the 110-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaos110.1m (361'3&quot;)Oceanco2017">Kaos</a>, formerly known as Jubilee. She recently completed a year-long refit project at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in Hamburg following a change of ownership in 2018. Originally designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov</a>, the vessel's exterior has now been restyled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sam Sorgiovanni</a> and a new interior created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaos110.1m (361'3&quot;)Oceanco2017">Kaos</a> has a generous interior volume of 4,523 GT, which can accommodate as many as 34 guests across 17 staterooms. Behind her silhouette appears the 107-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a>. Built as project U107 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven</a> in Norway in 2016, the superyacht is the brainchild of an experienced owner who has owned a long line of explorer and other luxury motor yachts over the years. Sold to her current owner in 2018, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a> is built on a proven commercial platform designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk</a> in Norway. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike Naval Architects</a> from New Zealand worked on the project’s exterior styling together with the original owner while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> from England is behind the modern and luxurious interior design of the yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a> is the sistership to the 116-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a>, and was built for expedition style cruising. She is ice-classed and has a range of 8,500 nautical miles.

100m+ superyachts Kaos & Andromeda on the French Riviera

The 110m superyacht Kaos, built by Oceanco, is seen here anchored next to the 107m superyacht Andromeda built by Kleven.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212829/image/large-5025fbf90ffaaf566f8f530afbbaee0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212829">Built jointly in Norway at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven</a> shipyard and later completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dörries Maritime Services GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Dörries Maritime</a> in Bremerhaven, Germany is the 116-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a>. Delivered in 2018, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marinteknik Verkstads AB (Company)">Marin Teknik</a> developed the commercial platform on which the yacht is built. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike</a>&nbsp;from New Zealand worked on the naval architecture of the project to ensure a more comfortable and luxurious experience on board. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a>’ massive volume of 6,862 GT allows her to carry an armada of toys and tenders, most notably the 68-foot custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> yacht that is secured on her foredeck. The purpose-built explorer has since cruised remote locations such as the Norwegian fjords and completed an extensive trans-Pacific voyage before returning to the Mediterranean this summer where she was spotted here last September in Antibes, on the French Riviera. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a> was most recently spotted anchored outside of Panama City.

116m explorer yacht Ulysses in Antibes

The 116m explorer yacht Ulysses, built by Kleven, is seen here anchored in Antibes.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203345/image/large-31b0909b1b10bc0a1c5fc6ff30c30b1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203345">Captured off the Lerins Islands, France, this weekend is the 107-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a>. Built as project U107 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven</a> in Norway in 2016, the superyacht is the brainchild of an experienced owner who has owned a long line of explorer and other luxury motor yachts over the years. Sold to her current owner in 2018, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a> was built on a proven commercial platform designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk</a> in Norway. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike Naval Architects</a> from New Zealand worked on the project’s exterior styling together with the original owner while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> from England is behind the modern and luxurious interior design of the yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a> is the sistership to the 116-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a>, and was built for expedition style cruising. She is ice-classed and has a range of 8,500 nautical miles.

Explorer Yacht Andromeda in the Lerins Islands

The 107m superyacht Andromeda is seen here anchored in the Lerins Islands, France.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200563/image/large-de64dc9226d637e7c68c7e51424c916e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200563">The super explorer <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ulysses-116m" target="_blank">Ulysses</a> was built by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/kleven-maritime-as" target="_blank">Kleven</a> in Norway and completed at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/dorries-maritime-services-gmbh-co-kg" target="_blank">Dörries Maritime</a> in Bremerhaven in 2018 when she was delivered to her original owner. The project brought together designers <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/rwd" target="_blank">RWD</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/marin-teknikk-as" target="_blank">Marin Teknikk</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/oscar-mike-limited" target="_blank">Oscar Mike</a>. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ulysses-116m" target="_blank">Ulysses</a>’ massive volume allows her to carry an armada of toys and tenders, most notably the 68-foot custom <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/princess" target="_blank">Princess</a> yacht that is secured on her foredeck. The purpose-built explorer has since cruised remote locations such the Norwegian fjords and completed an extensive voyage across the Pacific before returning to the Mediterranean this summer where she was spotted on the French Riviera this week.&nbsp;

116m super explorer Ulysses on the French Riviera

The purpose-built 116-metre super explorer Ulysses spotted at anchor on the French Riviera this week. 

The 116m explorer Ulysses on the French Riviera

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/83750/image/large-a9a8715cae72c6f8141fd76f1c9f96ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83750">Built jointly in Norway at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven</a> shipyard and later completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dorries Maritime Services GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Dörries Maritime</a> in Bremerhaven, Germany is the 116-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> was selected as the studio to design the vessel's luxury interior while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknik</a> from Norway developed the commercial platform on which the yacht is built.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">&nbsp;Oscar Mike</a> from New Zealand worked on the naval architecture of the project. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ulysses-116m">Ulysses</a>’ massive volume allows her to carry an armada of toys and tenders, most notably the 68-foot custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> yacht that is secured on her foredeck, seen here alongside her mothership in foggy conditions outside Gudvangen.

116m explorer yacht Ulysses in Norway

The 116-metre explorer yacht Ulysses seen in her home country of Norway recently in the world-famous Nærøyfjord.

Explorer yacht Ulysses in the Nærøyfjord

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/64730/image/large-ed2a988dce72bae85d17e20bc77d0884.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/64730">Built in Norway in 2015 as project U107, motor yacht Andromeda is the brainchild of an experienced owner who has owned a long line of explorer and other luxury motor yachts over the years. Sold to her current owner in 2018. Andromeda is built on a proven commercial platform designed by Marin Teknikk in Norway. Oscar Mike Naval Architects from New Zealand worked on the project’s exterior styling together with the original owner while H2 Yacht Design from England is behind the interior design of the yacht. Currently cruising in the Pacific Ocean, here Andromeda is see anchored near Phuket Island in Thailand.&nbsp;

Yacht Andromeda in Phuket

The explorer yacht Andromeda anchored near Phuket Island in Thailand.

The explorer yacht Andromeda at anchor in Phuket

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/60035/image/large-58e56656e7c08a4974836136a59d0517.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60035">Currently enjoying her first cruising season in the Caribbean Sea is the new 116-metre explorer motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a>, delivered to her owner last summer. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a> was commissioned by an experienced yachtsman in 2014 and was built jointly in Norway at the Kleven Shipyard and later completed at Dörries Maritime in Bremerhaven, Germany. RWD was selected as the studio to design the vessel's luxury interior while Marin Teknik from Norway developed the commercial platform on which the yacht is built. Oscar Mike from New Zealand worked on the naval architecture of the project to ensure a more comfortable and luxurious experience on board. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a>’ massive volume allows her to carry an armada of toys and tenders, most notably the 68-foot custom Princess yacht that is secured on her foredeck.

Ulysses Yacht St Barths

The 116m superyacht Ulysses in St Barths

As another year full of promise and opportunity lies ahead, here we take a look at the 10 largest superyacht launches of the upcoming year and what to expect from each of them. Although not the biggest year in terms of yacht launches, 2019 certainly is a diverse one with launches from Northern and Eastern Europe all the way down to Australia expected to make the *Top-10 list.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/59624/image/large-c5249170742f37f34c0dc20017b85298.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/59624">10.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48099" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New 80m Abeking & Rasmussen project 6505 underway to Germany (2018-02-05 13:00:00 +0100)">Project 6505 - 80m Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>With her radical bow shape and futuristic superstructure, Abeking &amp; Rasmussen’s 80-metre Project 6505&nbsp;will be the German shipyard’s highlight of 2019. Built for an experienced yachtsman and repeat Abeking client, Project 6505 is expected to be highly advanced in terms of onboard systems and will stand out from the rest of the Abeking &amp; Rasmussen fleet. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24447/image/large-2eae85fc9a09eb41fbe57562c73b0dc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24447">9. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49083" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYS 2018: Nobiskrug's 80m superyacht Artefact ready for 2019 launch (2018-09-26 17:30:00 +0200)">Artefact - 80m Nobiskrug&nbsp;</a>Currently in an advanced stage of construction, Nobiskrug’s 80-metre motor yacht named Artefact is set to be completed this summer and will become the highest volume 80-metre yacht when handed over to her owner. Not only will she stand out for her abstract Gregory C. Marshall exterior design, Artefact will also be fitted with class-leading environmental systems and will be the first hybrid superyacht to have a DC bus, batteries and a variable speed diesel electric ABB pod propulsion system. Reymond Langton Design is behind the interior of the vessel which will enjoy extraordinary views through some 750 square metres of glass windows placed all around the exterior. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/48791/image/large-3a9ccbcd7c48a299c5a1e60d91bd080a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48791">8. Grand Seraglio - 85m AkyachtA project with a colourful history, the 85-metre project now known as Grand Seraglio&nbsp;is perhaps better known under her previous name of U77. The project has already covered more miles than most active vessels will see in their entire lifetime, having been towed from Chile to New Zealand and later brought to Turkey where she is currently being completed at Akyacht in Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/21816/image/large-ab4b969dd81ff258b1c2e1037922a410.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21816">An early artist's impression of project U777.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47647" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coming in 2018: SilverYachts’ 85m superyacht Silver Loft (2017-09-25 14:45:00 +0200)">Silver Loft - 85m SilverYachts</a>The highly anticipated 85-metre explorer motor yacht from SilverYachts in Australia known as Silver Loft is expected to be unveiled this year following a construction period lasting nearly four years. Built for fast cruising in remote regions, Silver Loft is the fifth project by the yard who once again worked with design Espen Oeino for a familiar low-volume, sleek look that SilverYachts has become known for through their popular Silver Series. Designed for long-distance cruising, the yacht comes with a top speed of 24 knots and a range of 5,000 nm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/14006/image/large-4864ea1d1f790ff517507b72b2205b54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14006">6. Yasmin - 90m OceancoOceanco’s only scheduled launch for 2019 is the 90-metre project Y716 also known as Yasmin. The project brings together design all-stars Espen Oeino (exterior) and Terence Disdale (interior) as well as experienced owner’s representative Dan Jackson, Director of Falcon Yacht Management. Following her launch, Yasmin will be handed over to her owner later this year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/7371/image/large-3db73538ce99e58262a7bd96905e0671.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7371">5.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look at 94m Feadship Project 817 under construction (2018-08-14 12:00:00 +0200)">Project 817 - 94m Feadship</a>One of the most exciting projects expected to come from Feadship’s build sheds this year is the 94-metre Project 817. Very little information is known about the yacht thus far and we will have to wait until she makes her first appearance from the towering build halls in Kaag later this year for a closer look.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/45047/image/large-43784807fd4a749ee6209f59ef5bc513.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/45047">4. Project GY91 - 95m Golden YachtsGearing up for the launch of its largest yacht to date, Golden Yachts in Greece will reveal the 95-metre project&nbsp;GY91 later this year where it is currently under construction in Perama.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/32214/image/large-ca8c7beb416f3bdae7f43a8755b3ed34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32214">3. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you need to know about Lürssen’s new superyacht project Fiji (2017-11-06 10:45:00 +0100)">Fiji - 95m Lürssen</a>Having first made an appearance in November 2017, Lürssen’s 95-metre project Fiji will be the German shipyard’s first sub-100 motor yacht since the launch of the 85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Areti85.0m (278'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Areti</a> in 2017. The project brings together Harrison Eidsgaard as exterior designers and Laura Sessa as the interior designer of the yacht. Moran Yacht &amp; Ship represents the yacht’s American owner during the construction process. Some of the stand out features includes a large skylight that has been incorporated in the upper deck over which guests can safely walk and a fireplace for a special evening under the stars. A 12-metre swimming pool can be found on the main deck aft. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/16291/image/large-d84f9caa8ae088e8806d776c1ee7b45a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16291">2. FB 272 - 104,8m BenettiRounding off the top two positions in the list are Benetti’s two remaining 100-metre-plus projects scheduled for launch in 2019. The first is the 104.8-metre project FB 272 which is also expected to be the largest of the three ‘gigayachts’ as named by the builder, measuring well over 4,000 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/52033/image/large-9a8a843f13adba6fa7be4a1d3c076096.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52033">1. FB 275 - 107m BenettiBenetti’s 107-metre project FB 275 is expected to be the largest yacht launched this year when this vessel, built for an experienced owner, takes to the water mid-2019.&nbsp;*list subject to change

Top 10 Largest Yachts 2019

Market watch: 10 biggest superyacht launches of 2019

With only a few days remaining until we welcome 2019 in the new year, we celebrate a year jam-packed with superyacht news by looking back at the 10 most-read stories on SuperYachtTimes.com over the past 12 months. New yacht launches, used yacht sales and market analyses all made it to the top of the list of your favourite articles of 2018 as we look back at another diverse and exciting year of superyachting.&nbsp;10.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: Oceanco launches 109m superyacht Y718 (2018-11-17 10:55:00 +0100)">Oceanco launches 109m superyacht Bravo Eugenia</a>Just making the top 10 list is the recent launch of Oceanco's new 109-metre Project Bravo, now cruising under the name<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Eugenia109.0m (357'7&quot;)Oceanco2018">&nbsp;Bravo Eugenia</a>. An early morning start for the SuperYacht Times media team meant we were on scene in Alblasserdam in time to watch one of the largest yachts ever built in the Netherlands emerge under a beautiful sunrise sky just outside Rotterdam. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/54807/image/large-a4fb8bbcc82b6638fc8ae57f999460e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54807">9.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="81m Palmer Johnson explorer superyacht project World sold (2018-02-01 10:00:00 +0100)">81m PJ explorer project World sold</a>In an unexpected twist, one of the most forgotten superyacht projects in recent history also managed to gain some of the most attention on our website over the past year when readers first learned about the sale of the 81-metre explorer yacht known as Project World on SuperYacht Times. Sitting uncompleted in Norway for nearly a decade, this elusive project by Palmer Johnson was acquired by a new owner in February who is now looking to complete the yacht.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/24128/image/large-2644d68351f1a7cefc31eabd447a8b74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24128">8. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="32m sailing yacht Sila Sibiri stranded in Palma de Mallorca (2018-10-15 16:00:00 +0200)">Sailing yacht Sila Sibiri stranded in Palma de Mallorca</a>Heavy swell and fierce conditions outside Palma de Mallorca caused the 32-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3480" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sila Sibiri32.4m (106'4&quot;)Aganlar Boatyard2012">Sila Sibiri</a> to wash ashore in October. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and local aid managed to free the vessel over the following days and is currently being repaired in Mallorca. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/52019/image/large-c277a0b4bbb52efeb64ba72c5909cfc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52019">7.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: 40m superyacht Kanga on fire near Dubrovnik (2018-09-07 13:00:00 +0200)">40m superyacht Kanga on fire near Dubrovnik</a>Tragedy struck Croatian waters this summer when the newly-delivered 40-metre motor yacht Kanga caught fire near Dubrovnik during the yacht’s maiden season. No persons were harmed and all guests and crew managed to escape the yacht safely. The damaged hull was towed to shore over the following days and it is unsure what the current state of the remnants are and the fate of what remains of Kanga. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/47094/image/large-960c1e0636f3bffd15277f92e8418993.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47094">6.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship superyacht order book revealed (2018-01-10 10:15:00 +0100)">Feadship superyacht order revealed</a>Revealing one of the world’s top superyacht builders’ order book really seemed to pique the interest of our readers as this story quickly climbed one of our most-read articles in January this year. SuperYacht Times revealed that Feadship at the time had 17 superyachts in their order book with an average length of 77.32 metres. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/56837/image/large-1e83eab8f7bf3824764d868e880ae3de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56837">5.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48066" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside the 98m superyacht Aviva’s crazy Padel Tennis court (2018-01-29 14:00:00 +0100)">Inside 98m Aviva’s crazy padel tennis court</a>The interior of one of the most impressive superyachts launched in 2017 was revealed this year and the impressive padel tennis court inside the 98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> was a hot topic when we gave our readers a closer look inside this German masterpiece in January.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23901/image/large-1262d12e86cacbc2563180cf02ceda03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23901">&nbsp;4.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: Oceanco rolls out 90m project Shark Y717 (2018-02-21 10:00:00 +0100)">Oceanco ready to launch 90m superyacht DAR</a>The unveiling of Oceanco’s 90-metre Project Shark (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DAR90.13m (295'8&quot;)Oceanco2018">DAR</a>) was another highlight of the year as we revealed one of the most talked-about yachts of 2018 for the first time right here on SuperYacht Times. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/26178/image/large-10f4cd36faba6436af8991f88c495e7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26178">3.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sold: 110m Jubilee announced as biggest superyacht sale of 2018 (2018-11-29 12:30:00 +0100)">Jubilee changes ownership in largest used superyacht sale of 2018</a>With a price tag of €275,000,000 and one of the of the largest yachts on the market this year, the sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jubilee110.1m (361'3&quot;)Oceanco2017">Jubilee</a> was a highly anticipated event in the business and one we covered ahead of the pack here on SuperYacht Times.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/56134/image/large-2467cab4ca738bbae2d2876e22e7ec87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56134">2.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First Look: Hakvoort launches 63m flagship motor yacht Scout (2018-12-01 13:00:00 +0100)">Hakvoort launches 63m motor yacht Scout</a>Some launches are more exciting than others and Hakvoort never ceases to deliver. Set in the tranquil town of Monnickendam, the stark contrast of Dutch history and high-tech superyacht technology is a sight to behold. &nbsp;Not only one of the most-read articles of the year, the launch of Scout also quickly became the top post on our Instagram account, as listed here. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/56438/image/large-2bd2e1b3119d4c9a71d4b206b90a0584.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56438">1.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World exclusive: 116m explorer superyacht Ulysses delivered (2018-06-25 11:30:00 +0200)">116m explorer yacht Ulysses delivered</a>On a lighter note, your favourite story of 2018 was also one of the most fun assignments we had this year. After chasing a tiny blip on the map out over open ocean for what seemed like hours, SuperYacht Times, together with photographer Tom van Oossanen, finally caught up with the 116-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a> on the North Sea as she made her way south on her maiden voyage. The reputation that comes with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a> name is one of brute force and impressive tenders, and this latest iteration doesn't disappoint.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/38906/image/large-f466ef390fb56141b6d9f42c85798b47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/38906">

The 107m Andromeda at sunrise

Continuing with our exclusive coverage of the delivery of the 116-metre explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)">Ulysses</a>, we bring you these first scenes of the impressive world voyager on her maiden voyage as she cut through the North Sea on her way to the Mediterranean this past weekend. Get a closer look at this mean machine in our exclusive photo gallery <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World exclusive: 116m explorer superyacht Ulysses delivered (2018-06-25 11:30:00 +0200)">here</a>.<iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FH-z7gR1xlg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>