Monaco

Pastrovich Studio

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258936/image/large-8b629350f4f4bd48a10c13d59a15e3ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258936">Spotted last weekend cruising in the Seychelles, is the 71.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd. (Company)">Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar</a> dive support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daloob71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Daloob</a>. Built under the project name Al Jassasiya in 2018 alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a>, both dive support yachts are based on the same platform as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen</a> 6711/6911, which include support yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer72.15m (236'9&quot;)Damen Yachting2017">Game Changer</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garçon67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2012">Garçon</a>. Featuring both exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Stefano Pastrovich</a>, the 1,306 GT yacht is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 20 knots.

Nakilat Damen support yacht Daloob in the Seychelles

The 72m support yacht Daloob, built by Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar, is seen here cruising in the Seychelles.

The worlds largest yacht support vessels

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Top 20 longest superyachts on the market

SYT runs through the longest superyachts available to purchase. 

SYT’s rundown of the 20 longest superyachts on the market 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213957/image/large-80246a39a5f1b9f1b4c93d0906bcb5da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213957">Seen here docked in the Seychelles enjoying a sunny winter season are the superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2449" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tango77.7m (254'11&quot;)Feadship2011">Tango</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> is a 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht, which was delivered in 2016. She is the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels Limited Edition 24274.0m (242'9&quot;)">Amels 242</a> superyacht completed by the yard and features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> penned &nbsp;the yacht’s custom interior spaces. Behind her elegant silhouette the 77-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2449" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tango77.7m (254'11&quot;)Feadship2011">Tango</a> can be seen. Launched at the Dutch shipyard in 2011 and built to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a> from London, her strong and defined exterior shape and split-tone paint finish makes her stand out from the surrounding yacht. In the background is the 71.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd. (Company)">Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar</a> dive support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a>. Built under the project name Al Jassasiya, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a> was completed in 2018. The shadow vessel was designed to be a stand-alone luxury vessel for adventurous activities, such as diving and ocean exploration. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, her exterior lines are the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a>. Inside, her design comes from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a>.

Superyacht lineup in the Seychelles

Superyachts Plvs Vltra, Tango and Um Alhoul are seen here docked in the Seychelles.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204931/image/large-7622fdd36fb754ff4025a3505c56e2d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204931">The 112.8-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Grand Bleu112.8m (370'1&quot;)Bremer Vulkan2000">Le Grand Bleu</a> was built in 2000 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/268" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bremer Vulkan (Company)">Bremer Vulkan</a> in Germany. Spotted recently anchored near Beaulieu-sur-Mer, the 5,556 GT vessel features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a>, while her exterior design and general arrangement was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a>. Onboard, the interior of the all-steel vessel was designed in collaboration by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5678" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luciano Di Pilla Design (Company)">Luciano Di Pilla Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Grand Bleu112.8m (370'1&quot;)Bremer Vulkan2000">Le Grand Bleu</a> was one of the largest yachts in the world at the time of her launch 21 years ago. Since then, she has undergone several refits. The luxury yacht can host up to 20 guests who are taken care of by a crew of 35. Some of her standout features include a 22-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Ed Dubois</a> designed sailing yacht and a 20-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> yacht, &nbsp;both of which are carried on deck.

Explorer yacht Le Grand Bleu in the South of France

The 113m explorer yacht Le Grand Bleu built by Bremer Vulkan, is seen here anchored in the South of France.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198314/image/large-a3d5d528e5dbce7a3afff5e5e6529084.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198314">Seen here cruising in the Seychelles is the 71.5-metre <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/nakilat-damen-shipyards-qatar-ltd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar</a> dive support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a>. Built under the project name Al Jassasiya,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a> was completed in 2018. The shadow vessel was built as a stand-alone luxury vessel designed for adventurous activities such as diving and ocean exploration. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a> has a generous volume of 1,306 GT. Her exterior lines are the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a>. Inside, her design comes from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a>.

72m Superyacht Um Alhoul in the Seychelles 

The 72m superyacht Um Alhoul is seen here cruising in the Seychelles.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170139/image/large-5ce8bbc05ac5de1d963826de0321f327.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170139">Providing support as a shadow vessel to her mothership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Life Saga65.0m (213'3&quot;)Admiral2019">Life Saga</a>, the 50-metre support yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/mystere-shadow" target="_blank">Mystere Shadow</a> was completely <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/refit-of-superyacht-shadow-vessel-mystere-shadow" target="_blank">refitted</a> in 2011 specifically for this task. The vessel was originally built in 1981 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/851" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Candies Shipbuilders (formerly Houma) (Company)">Candies Shipbuilders</a> in the UK and was redesigned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a> for a new life as a luxury support vessel. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mystere Shadow49.7m (163'1&quot;)Candies Shipbuilders (formerly Houma)1981">Mystere Shadow</a> carries several high-speed tenders and, in addition to providing additional accommodation options for her mothership, features an expansive aft deck that is ideal for entertaining large groups of guests which leads into a hangar that can be transformed into an onboard night club.

Support yacht Mystere Shadow in Gocek

The converted support yacht Mystere Shadow at anchor in Göcek, Turkey. 

Support yacht Mystere Shadow in Göcek 

Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> in Turkey and delivered to her experienced owner last year, the 27.4-metre chase yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a> was created to help facilitate the client’s adventurous life at sea. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a> was tasked with creating a design that would complement the style of the chase yacht’s 55-metre mothership, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlante54.8m (179'9&quot;)CRN Spa2015">Atlante</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177757/image/large-61eeb751e2716a3f71b992afd215166b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177757">Built for fast transfers between islands and exploring remote bays, the all-aluminium <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico’s</a> 28 knot top speed further adds to the functionality of the vessel as a comfortable and safe alternative to the mothership. A double hull chine and flared stern shape make for comfortable cruising experience while three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS units add to the silent drive experience while taking up considerably less space than conventional marine engines.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177747/image/large-1fec5f967a63fa6ee065bc83ff871b5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177747"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177750/image/large-fa855831217ae0876e12ece7fe6676fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177750">One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico’s</a> most notable design features is her impressive beam. At 8.3-metres, Atlantico is as wide as much larger motor yachts and can be extended to 10.3 metres at the stern with the sea terraces folded down. The swim platform is raised to 1.5 metres above the water level, thereby eliminating the uncomfortable slamming that occurs when swell hits the stern of the vessel while at anchor. A transformer-style water platform makes getting in and out of the sea a breeze and can be used as an elegant passerelle when moored stern-to in port.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177758/image/large-d8081a76c41e5f1cde41af2dd345d8a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177758">From the generous aft deck, guest flow is seamlessly directed into the interior. The style here follows the same minimalistic approach as applied to the exterior, with a single-level deck stretching from the stern to the wheelhouse station. As the vessel has no on-deck side walkways, this area makes the most of Atlantico’s wide beam. All furniture on the main deck is removable and can be fixed in any position via a series of deck pins, making this a versatile space for guest or utilitarian purposes. "We think that designing a deck without fixed furniture helps to free the mind and give space to the personal creativity of the owner,” explained designer Stefano Pastrovich.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177746/image/large-9149e2c068c7357ce0f262f23e14bc59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177746">Glass panels flank each side of the deckhouse and extra-large skylights really open up the saloon, ideal for summer days at anchor in a secluded bay. “We wanted to recreate the freedom offered by a residential loft apartment,” says Pastrovich, “where the owner can give space to his own creativity by choosing to change the layout or modifying the decor and function." Here, an aft-facing day lounge greets guests as they enter the saloon, with a large dining/second lounge is placed amidships.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177755/image/large-8fc68abb9e4ab613a1598a28b6688bd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177755">Walking past the wheelhouse controls, a 1.5-metre-wide pantograph door opens up onto the spacious forward cockpit, creating a visual line of sight from bow to stern. This expansive area is the perfect chillout zone and can be adorned with a bimini when conditions start heating up.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177751/image/large-4164c47c44f248340cc4db47c352a9df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177751">Although designed as a day boat, overnight missions are possible thanks to the two guest cabins and two crew cabins below located below deck. The two guest cabins can be converted into an owner’s lounge when needed thanks to the same no-fixed-furniture approach as on main deck.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177752/image/large-129149b24ebd8bf8f7064e5ede4c605f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177752"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177748/image/large-0e007234a066f88633a78159ce132dcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177748">

Inside chase yacht Atlantico

Designed to match her mothership, we take a look inside the high-performance custom chase yacht Atlantico by Alia Yachts.

Closer Look: Alia’s cool 27m custom chase yacht Atlantico

<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/98421/image/large-accf378c3cb9c2758fe666246b0067ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98421">Seen here together off Antibes last summer are the two German-built explorer yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Grand Bleu112.8m (370'1&quot;)Bremer Vulkan2000">Le Grand Bleu</a>. An <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/espen-oeino">Espen Oeino</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/jonathan-quinn-barnett">Jonathan Quinn Barnett</a> designed world explorer, the 126-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/octopus">Octopus</a> was built in 2003 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. The proven luxury expedition yacht has travelled to remote locations in all four corners of the globe and is currently the most expensive yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50319" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="126m Lürssen world explorer Octopus listed for sale (2019-09-03 16:00:00 +0200)">for sale at €295,000,000</a>.&nbsp;Beside her lies the 112.8-metre motor yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/le-grand-bleu">Le Grand Bleu</a>, built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/268" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bremer Vulkan (Company)">Bremer Vulkan</a> in 2000. One of the largest yachts in the world at the time of her launch 20 years ago, she features naval architecture by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/kusch">Kusch Yachts</a> and exterior design and general arrangement by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/pastrovich-studio">Stefano Pastrovich</a>, while <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/bannenberg-rowell">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> were responsible for part of her interiors.

Explorer yachts Octopus & Le Grand Bleu in Antibes

The German-built explorer yachts Octopus and Le Grand Bleu spotted off Antibes on the French Riviera. 

The German explorer yachts Octopus and Le Grand Bleu in Antibes

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/114470/image/large-ea6407487ecddf9bfa63408b5effca4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114470">The 112.8-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Grand Bleu112.8m (370'1&quot;)Bremer Vulkan2000">Le Grand Bleu</a> built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/268" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bremer Vulkan (Company)">Bremer Vulkan</a> in 2000 was spotted anchored in Beaulieu-sur-Mer near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat in France. The 5,556 GT vessel features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a>, exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a> and interiors from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5678" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luciano Di Pilla Design (Company)">Luciano Di Pilla Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Grand Bleu112.8m (370'1&quot;)Bremer Vulkan2000">Le Grand Bleau</a> has undergone several refits in her lifetime with the most recent starting in February 2020 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen (Company)">Damen</a> Shiprepair in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Now with her third owner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Grand Bleu112.8m (370'1&quot;)Bremer Vulkan2000">Le Grand Bleu</a> is one of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="10 of the world’s largest explorer yachts (2020-01-09 15:00:00 +0100)">world’s top 10 largest explorer yachts</a>. She can host up to 20 guests who are taken care of by a crew of 35. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a> AG engines totalling 9,140 hp <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Grand Bleu112.8m (370'1&quot;)Bremer Vulkan2000">Le Grand Bleu&nbsp;</a>cruises comfortably at 15 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 17 knots.

The 113m Le Grand Bleu anchored in Beaulieu-sur-Mer

The 113m yacht Le Grand Bleu recently seen anchored in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France.

With a number of hot projects breathing new life into the Turkish yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>, 2019 has without a doubt been an exciting year. Starting with the expansion of its facility in Antalya, the newly enlarged space now covers over 20,000 square-metres and boasts two new construction sheds measuring 90 metres in length and over 22 metres in height. Thanks to their expansion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> is to increase their production numbers to include larger yachts with an added focus on refit services. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/98866/image/large-eccddfe73b948db8559614ddc378d341.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98866">One build in the shed and with her keel already laid is the 55-metre steel and aluminium superyacht Al Waab II. Designed entirely by the Dutch yacht designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, Al Waab II’s design brief called for a fresh design that could serve as a home away from home with comfort, space, privacy and luxury as the main qualities. The 55-metre vessel will remain below the 500 GT threshold thanks to the optimisation of her exterior spaces and beach club, and an improved hull shape will ensure the ultimate comfort of her guests at sea. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a> serving as both project manager and owner’s representative throughout the build, &nbsp;Al Waab II’s owner is expected to take delivery of the vessel in 2021 following a rigorous 24-month build period. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/80997/image/large-b656ab13e1b581ac6db4d276bc785774.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80997">The Turkish yard also began construction on the sistership to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Virgen Del Mar VI30.5m (100'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2018">Virgen del Mar VI</a> in early 2019: the 32.4-metre Nozomi II. Due to be completed in 2020, the new superyacht once again brings together the build expertise of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> and Dutch design firm, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/101418/image/large-ac6613379feecda25fedcdff66e48cba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/101418">In addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> announced the sale of a 36-metre shadow vessel that is to serve the 55-metre Project Phi which is currently under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>. With exterior styling by Dutch designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D Rover</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>, the all-aluminium shadow vessel is due to be delivered in 2021 and will be used for transporting tenders, toys, a small car and extra fuel for the mothership. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/98893/image/large-8f6697ec4cecd6ef20240407d5be54f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98893">Finally, the 27-metre chase boat <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a> has joined her 55-metre mothership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlante54.8m (179'9&quot;)CRN Spa2015">Atlante</a> and the pair are now ready to venture the seven seas. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Stefano Pastrovich</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a>’s design reflects her mothership’s profile. Her design features include aft bulwarks that can fold down to extend the main deck beach club, large windows and a minimalist, open-plan layout that connects the indoors with the outdoor environment. Inspired by the concept of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> is said to be developing an additional 40-metre version that will serve as a standalone yacht.&nbsp;For further information, please contact <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> directly using the contact details provided below.

Alia Yachts: 2019 in review 

Alia Yachts had a busy and exciting 2019. Discover their milestones and what's in the pipeline for this year.

Alia Yachts: 2019 in review

During the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2019">2019 Monaco Yacht Show</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> announced the delivery of the 27-metre chase boat <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a> which will serve the 54.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a>-built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlante54.8m (179'9&quot;)CRN Spa2015">Atlante</a>. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Stefano Pastrovich</a> to echo the profile of the mothership, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a> features fold-down bulwarks aft that extend the main-deck beach club. Large windows, teak decking and a minimalist, open-plan interior provide maximum contact with the marine environment. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/98889/image/large-666acef43c1f8446fa04db4cc13ef929.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98889"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98886/image/large-6eb0e68c68d13462f071e3052a84b185.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98886"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98887/image/large-cbf21c8b67245ba4883c47ef571b31ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98887">“This is a very cool full-aluminium yacht,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a>’s CEO Gokhan Celik comments. “The owner wants to use it as a fast day boat for exploring remote places or accessing secluded beaches, so it has two stylish cabins and is powered by three top-of-the-range Volvo Penta IPS units for a top speed of 35 knots.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/98897/image/large-435eeb97638bd6980b121a48556627e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98897"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98896/image/large-15eaeb197053b54799e83dc272290704.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98896"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98898/image/large-216498f642f86f8880635d51974b4212.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98898"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a> is currently developing a 40-metre version based on the same concept that will function as a standalone superyacht. More details about this vessel will be released during the next months.

Alia Yachts delivers 27m chase boat Atlantico to 55m Atlante

During MYS 2019, Alia Yachts announced the delivery of the 27m chase boat Atlantico who will serve the 54.8m CRN-built Atlante.

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/96017/image/large-0b98461c66af4be1360f225cceeea73d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/96017">One of the most famous yachts in the world, the 112.8-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/299" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">Le Grand Bleu</a> was built in 2000 by the German shipyard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/268" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">&nbsp;Bremer Vulkan</a> and was at the time of her launch one of the largest yachts in the world. She features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">Kusch Yachts</a> and exterior design and general arrangement by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Stefano Pastrovich</a>, whilst <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> were responsible for part of her interiors. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/le-grand-bleu">Le Grand Bleu</a>&nbsp;completed a big refit in 2016 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> in Hamburg with several cosmetic upgrades to her exterior. Powered by twin Deutz AG 4,570hp engines, she has a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. Here she is seen at sunrise off Portofino, Italy earlier this week.

Motor yacht Le Grand Bleu in Portofino

Spotted on the Italian Riviera earlier this week is the 112.8-metre motor yacht Le Grand Bleu, one of the most famous yachts in the world. 

Motor yacht Le Grand Bleu on the Italian Riviera

Built as project Oggi and previously named Beyond, the 35.48-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zulu35.48m (116'5&quot;)Inace Yachts2009">Zulu</a> has been sold as part of an in-house deal at Edmiston. Jonathan Barbe represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. Built in 2009 by Brazillian shipyard <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/inace">Inace</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zulu35.48m (116'5&quot;)Inace Yachts2009">Zulu</a> features both exterior and interior lines by Michael Kirchstein.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69902/image/large-c7de0dad7bb89eacb65dda7a324caee9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69902">In 2013 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a> designed a new interior for the vessel that was refitted by Compositeworks in La Ciotat, France, where she returned the following year to have her hull engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Naval Architects</a> and lengthened at the stern by five metres. Now sporting a transom beach club and additional interior accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zulu35.48m (116'5&quot;)Inace Yachts2009">Zulu</a> can sleep up to 10 guests in either the owner's suite or one of the four guest staterooms.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/10282/image/large-9c63b19cf183cff2bbabc5856182ac77.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10282">With her twin Caterpillar C18 engines, she can cruise at 10 knots or reach a top speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zulu35.48m (116'5&quot;)Inace Yachts2009">Zulu</a> was listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> with an asking price of €7,500,000 which is equivalent to €32,608 per GT.&nbsp;

35m Inace motor yacht Zulu sold

The 35.48-metre motor yacht Zulu has been sold as part of an in-house deal at Edmiston. Read more on SYT.

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69902/image/large-c7de0dad7bb89eacb65dda7a324caee9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69902">The 35.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zulu35.48m (116'5&quot;)Inace Yachts2009">Zulu</a> was built by the Brazilian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inace Yachts (Company)">Inace</a> and launched in 2009 as Beyond. Both her exterior and interior lines were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/372" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kirschstein Designs Ltd (Company)">Michael Kirchstein</a> and in 2013 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a> designed a new interior for the vessel that was refitted by Compositeworks in La Ciotat, France. The Maltese-flagged yacht returned to Compositeworks the following year to have her hull lengthened at the stern by five metres from her original 30.4-metre length. The lengthening, which was engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Naval Architects</a>, has created a transom beach club and additional interior accommodation.

The Inace superyacht Zulu in Anguilla

The 35.4-metre superyacht Zulu by the Inace shipyard in Brazil seen here anchored off Anguilla in the Caribbean.