SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce that renowned yacht designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> will speak on 4 December at the upcoming <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241001/image/large-d268a0cd7a8be9135e725d58d6fbda6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241001"> Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Additional panel topics for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 announced (2025-10-10 14:00:00 +0200)">Additional panel topics for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 announced&nbsp;</a> Scheduled for 4 and 5 December 2025 at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> aims to inform, assist and advise yachting stakeholders, with the goal of advancing the Gulf’s development as a leading superyacht destination.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Øino</a>, who has long been an advocate for innovation in sustainable propulsion and alternative fuels, will speak about the potential of nuclear energy as a future power source for superyachts. In recent years he has turned his attention to one of the most ambitious frontiers in maritime energy: nuclear power.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341941/image/large-e33e7b61a1913a5558da23b8b0a6577d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341941">Working alongside Hallgeir Juliebø of Emerald Nuclear, his <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">studio</a> has developed a conceptual design that explores how small nuclear reactors could be integrated within the architecture of a superyacht. The project seeks to encourage wider discussion on feasibility, safety and perception, and on how such technologies might contribute to a zero-emission future for large yachts.For professionals seeking to understand the Gulf’s growing influence within the global superyacht market, and to connect with those shaping its future, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">summit</a> provides a focused and relevant platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349168/image/large-b90119a14b7b205a61a6737ab2b994c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349168">

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Espen Øino to discuss nuclear power at the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025

Espen Øino, Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 speaker announcement 

The third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> concluded in Kobe, Japan last month with nearly 200 attendees and 34 speakers attending the two-day conference.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EThtbaZ_yVs?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Each year, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> brings together industry leaders, yachting clients and key stakeholders with the shared goal of positioning the Asia-Pacific as a leading superyacht market and cruising destination.This year, visitors were able to take part in 14 and a half hours of networking, alongside nearly nine hours of panels and talks, with topics ranging from developing Japan as a superyacht destination, to how superyacht purchasing patterns are evolving in the Asia-Pacific region.Other topics and talks included Q&amp;As about understanding Japanese superyacht clients and Japanese business culture, as well as how Kobe is becoming a regional gateway for superyacht operations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395607/image/large-5fd67c82000e823a5f989810b704e62c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395607">In 2024, plans were announced for the construction of Kobe Marina, a purpose-built superyacht marina intended to support Kobe’s wider waterfront regeneration ambitions. The summit allowed key stakeholders to discuss the development of this project, assessing how it could strengthen the city’s role as a gateway for yachts operating in Japanese waters.“When we found out about Kobe being an opportunity, we just jumped at it!” commented Nigel Beatty, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtzoo (Company)">Yachtzoo</a> Japan. “It’s going to be one of the premier marinas, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, if not, marinas in the world.”&nbsp;Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kobe Marina: Progress update on Japan’s first dedicated superyacht marina (2026-01-22 12:45:00 +0100)">Kobe Marina: Progress update on Japan’s first dedicated superyacht marina</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395606/image/large-ce1759bf15132239c1d25b1d84922f3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395606">The conference also included the return of the highly-successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> Dinner on the first evening. Held at the La Suite Le Pan Building, just five minutes from the venue, more than 146 guests arrived for welcome drinks at the Rooftop Bar before sitting down for a full-course dinner in La Terrace Hall.“It is our third time participating in the summit,” explained Ewa Stachurska, Chief Marketing Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (Company)">Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific</a>. “We consider it absolutely crucial for the growth and evolution of our industry here in the region.”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> also unveiled the third edition of the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report</a>, which was presented during the summit. Using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> and proprietary yacht-tracking data, the report examines the region’s fleet, cruising patterns and key areas of activity.&nbsp;The report looks at how many superyachts are currently active in Asia-Pacific, where they are based, whether the regional fleet is growing, and which locations are emerging as important hotspots.<a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Download your copy of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report here.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395605/image/large-95d679fad04e6a619e09a04b8783fba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395605">“I want to say a huge thank you to all our event sponsors, including patron <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">FEMA Marine</a>, event partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and destination partyer Kove, along with Hiroshi Sakamoto and his team at The Inland Sea, Setouchi Tourism Authority,” commented Merijn de Waard, CEO and Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>.&nbsp;“We’re very grateful for all your support and thank you to all the attendees and panellists for getting behind this year’s event. The response from across the industry has been brilliant, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.”SYT Strategy bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Asia-Pacific superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> performed extensive research specifically for the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a> and we could do the same for your company too through SYT Strategy. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384822/image/large-01a206f2bdb72f4c331b95cf173db8a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384822">

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit Japan 2026 in 60 seconds

The 35.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 115 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> and the 31.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 96 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> in Porto Cervo, earning their places on the event's prestigious Silver Jubilee Cup.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395390/image/large-1b9e1e6537c0245b4c595edc22c4e824.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395390">Organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a> (YCCS) with title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the regatta welcomed 17 superyachts for four days of racing in the waters off Sardinia. The final day saw competitors tackle a 16.4-nautical-mile course through the La Maddalena channel in north-easterly winds ranging from seven to 12 knots.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 (2026-05-26 17:30:00 +0200)">Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026</a>In the Blue Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> secured her third consecutive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> title. Owned by Juan Ball and racing with Cole Parada as tactician, the Swan 115 once again proved dominant throughout the series. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> finished second overall on 14 points, ahead of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> in third. The 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp</a>-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a>, competing in the event for the first time, placed fourth.Commenting on the victory, Ball credited the result to the team's continuous efforts to refine the yacht throughout the year and praised the spirit of the regatta and its unique setting in Porto Cervo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395388/image/large-da55be4e78874035e8aa845a59dc0893.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395388">Meanwhile, in the White Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> solidified her lead with another race win on the final day. The Southern Wind 96, racing with Bouwe Bekking on tactics, finished ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> in second and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by Giorgio Armani in third.The yacht's owner, Carlo Pirzio Biroli, described the event as a fantastic week of racing, highlighting the close competition on the water and the race committee's management of the fleet across all four race days.Additional honours were awarded during the event. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois</a> 100 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> claimed victory in the Corinthian Division, ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6569" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.64m (93'12&quot;)Southern Wind2010">Magic Blue</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395389/image/large-141d0deb5458162601fb688a8a56fe72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395389">As the highest-placed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> also secured the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Trophy, reserved for yachts built by the South African shipyard. Fellow <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> models <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalantis35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Kalantis</a>, both SW108s, completed the podium.The event also coincided with the 20th <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous, which saw owners and guests enjoy a more relaxed day of sailing along the same course as the regatta fleet.With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> now concluded, Porto Cervo shifts its focus to the return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. The event will run from 31 May to 7 June, marking its comeback after a 14-year absence from the racing calendar.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 Winners

The Swan 115 Moat and Southern Wind 96 Liberty emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta.

Moat and Liberty claim top honours at 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day - 2026">World Boating Day 2026</a> came to a close last weekend with over 143 events hosted across 28 countries. Organised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>, the events took place on 23 May, with both physical and virtual activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395202/image/large-47bef4d2540bb1080ebc73b366e0d9e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395202">This year saw a global celebration of events, from shipyards and marinas to museums and vibrant waterfront destinations, offering industry leaders, families, students and first-time visitors the opportunity to discover, connect and explore on and around the water.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s “Connecting Excellence” event brought emerging yacht design talent together with the creative and technical teams behind its most iconic projects, while, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> supported Social Boat, an Amsterdam-based initiative, enabling guests with limited financial means to experience a memorable day on the water through hosted canal journeys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395201/image/large-8bfe1bb3fdcfcde117c16e55d94e478b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395201">In Monaco, the Monaco Cluster brought together leading names including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> MED, La Belle Classe Academy and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>, for yacht design insights, educational sessions, family activities and celebrations aligned with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>’s Fête de la Mer.&nbsp;In Spain, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balearic Marine Cluster (Company)">Balearic Marine Cluster</a> hosted a vibrant programme anchored by the Balearic Boating Festival 2026 at Port Adriano, a lively public celebration featuring workshops, gastronomy and interactive activities for all ages.&nbsp;Across Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, the programme expanded further with guided shipyard visits at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros de Mallorca S.A. (Company)">Astilleros de Mallorca</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="STP Shipyard Palma (Company)">STP Shipyard Palma</a>, a contemporary art exhibition at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Club de Mar (Company)">Club de Mar</a> Mallorca, networking events for women in the nautical sector, sailing experiences including the Galaxie voyage and educational initiatives opening their doors to maritime careers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395203/image/large-11f91aa214a5d621720fdb80ce62f128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395203">In the United States, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum partnered with Sail to Shelter to deliver hands-on, creative activities, introducing families and young visitors to boating culture. Meanwhile, at Fort Lauderdale’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Sixty-Six Marina (Company)">Pier Sixty-Six Marina</a>, there was a fun and educational celebration focusing on teaching boating basics.As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade (Company)">Metstrade</a>, in collaboration with Plastic Whale and The Ocean Conservation Trust, invited exhibitors, visitors and communities worldwide to take part in a collective action for cleaner waters. Meanwhile, E-WERF and Marée Circle opened their shipyard, offering insight into the future of boating. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395200/image/large-f81f16266466a30b5b76761609606da9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395200">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day - 2026">World Boating Day</a> is about opening up the world of boating to anyone with a connection to the water, whether through work, lifestyle or curiosity,” concluded Dilan Sarac, Executive Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>.“Each year we see more communities, partners and individuals come together, and that shared energy is what drives this movement forward.”Preparations are already underway for World Boating Day 2027, with further expansion expected as new regions and partners join the initiative.(All images courtesy of The Superyacht Life Foundation.)

World Boating Day 2026 concludes

World Boating Day 2026 came to a close last weekend with over 143 events hosted across 28 countries.

World Boating Day 2026 concludes with over 143 events hosted worldwide

Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026

Taking place from 26 May to 30 May 2026, the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns to Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.

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

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announced the release of the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a>, which is now available as a free download. The report was produced for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a>, held in Kobe, Japan, on 7 and 8 May 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391630/image/large-35a5114e3ed8a25c76d38787ba96de16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391630">Now in its third edition, the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">report</a> provides a data-led overview of the Asia-Pacific superyacht market, drawing on analysis from the SuperYacht Times Intelligence team, with data supplied by <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>.Using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> and proprietary yacht-tracking data, the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">report</a> examines the region’s fleet, cruising patterns and key areas of activity. It looks at how many superyachts are currently active in Asia-Pacific, where they are based, whether the regional fleet is growing, and which locations are emerging as important hotspots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25869/image/large-be0ca6ac405b4c42e4bdcf910c97ce4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25869">SYT Strategy bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Asia-Pacific superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at SuperYacht Times performed extensive research specifically for the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a> and we could do the same for your company too through <a href="https://www.sytstrategy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT Strategy</a>. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026 available for download

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announced the release of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026, which is now available as a free download.

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

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO

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

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO ahead of 2026 edition

MEDYs largest yachts attending


SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the largest yachts set to attend MEDYs 2026.

Largest yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2026

The highly anticipated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">Turkish Yacht and Broker Association Charter Show</a> (TYBA) returns for its seventh edition from 7 to 11 May in Marmaris, Turkey. Here’s a preview of a curated selection of high-end gulets, motor yachts and sailing vessels making their way to the stunning Aegean town for an unforgettable showcase at this year’s show.&nbsp;Noyan Mutlugil, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Chairman of Show Committee, highlights how this year's show is the celebration of "a 47-year-old legacy of yacht charter shows in Marmaris. The idea for the first charter show in the region was initiated in 1979 by Jim and Jill Anderson, who were living in Marmaris at the time and pioneered the idea of holding a yacht show in the area. Following this initial attempt in 1979, the first official yacht charter show gained international recognition from 1981 onwards."The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Association has taken over this legacy and continues to develop it with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Yacht Charter Show. Except for a two-year break due to the pandemic, this tradition has continued uninterrupted for almost fifty years. "With this deep-rooted history, the charter show tradition in Turkey is considered the second oldest ongoing organisation in the world (the first being the Antigua Charter Yacht Show)" shares Noyan.The event, held in the shadow of the historic Marmaris Castle, will showcase the most distinguished commercial charter yachts representing Turkish yachting. The fair offers an ideal platform for brokers to inspect yachts, meet crew members, and strengthen professional relationships in the international charter market. This year's show will have 49 yachts attending, more than 35 of which are over 24-metres. Below we highlight some of the largest yachts attending the show in Marmaris.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372258/image/large-99b1a81121f61333e96e22df28abe8f4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372258"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8508" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oguz Khan50.5m (165'8&quot;)Bodrum Oguz Marin2025">Oguz Khan</a> | 50.5 m| Bodrum Oguz Marin | 2025<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/91243/image/large-a1b5f68c82d686fc8ca37faf0817fa06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91243"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All About U 249.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2019">All About U 2</a> | 49.9 m | ADA Yacht Works | 2019<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362258/image/large-dc3e81368f0b46bc3a72a1191f5879b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362258"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legasea49.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2025">Legasea</a> | 49.9 m | &nbsp;ADA Yacht Works | 2025<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mare Nostrum49.1m (161'1&quot;)Kadir Turhan2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74850/image/large-8bc7af20b9cb01faaa7e41945f6ed733.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74850">Mare Nostrum</a> | 49.1 m | Kadir Turhan | 2008<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391833/image/large-bbe4edc295863d675e0ee7133a4480c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391833"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orient Star47.0m (154'2&quot;)CMB Yachts2012">Orient Star</a> | 47.0 m | CMB Yachts | 2012 | Exhibited by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Love 47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353867/image/large-910b98a7f5fa11f327b31e85077dac21.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353867">De Love</a> | 47.0 m| Custom | 2024<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halcon Del Mar 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Tum Tour Yacht2017"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83965/image/large-d13ce021e2db9ed1b19914879d728af4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83965">Halcon Del Mar</a> | 45.0 m | Tum Tour Yacht | 2017<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Wind43.99m (144'4&quot;)Sökmen Kardeşler2023"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354006/image/large-5ad7ae069e6c92226c87682fda4c3656.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354006">North Wind</a> | 43.99 m| Sökmen Kardeşler | 2023<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ubi Bene43.89m (143'12&quot;)Valena Yachting2010"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227727/image/large-4e23d5d657af051b8a4abbd3e981b307.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227727">Ubi Bene</a> | 43.89 m | Valena Yachting | 2010<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Son Of Wind42.3m (138'9&quot;)Unknown2021"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268014/image/large-b45a282828e6b1b5bd098a45fc29e19c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268014">Son of Wind</a> | 42.3 m | Unknown | 2021<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Eagle39.6m (129'11&quot;)Bodrum Shipyard2005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308658/image/large-b9207365c007f654810a46092c73d23d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308658">Double Eagle</a> | 39.6 m | Bodrum Shipyard | 2005<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1766" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ariela39.6m (129'11&quot;)CRN2004"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265911/image/large-bd88c05f4f2d47222e3fafd821c9412b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265911">Ariela</a> | 39.6 m &nbsp;| CRN | 2004<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deep Water39.2m (128'7&quot;)Tum Tour Yacht2022"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309282/image/large-d1ad70fcd789c47bf8fd9657d271fda9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309282">Deep Water</a> | 39.2 | Tum Tour Yacht | 2022<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354035/image/large-88623e1b47738af17ac7fb15efb54adf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354035"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Long Island39.0m (127'11&quot;)Sökmen Kardeşler2019">Long Island</a> | 39.0 m | Sökmen Kardesler | 2019<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canaria38.2m (125'4&quot;)Cavusoglu Yat Imalathanesi2013"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82543/image/large-d48474ae029651b935359a715543116b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82543">Canaria</a> | 38.2 m | Cavusoglu Yat Imalathanesi | 2013<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Mare38.0m (124'8&quot;)Bozburun Shipyard2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82353/image/large-af7675db9f7deb6f8e15e3b386142d2d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82353">Bella Mare</a> | 38.0 m | Bozburun Shipyard | 2008<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11346" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen of Makri 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Megri Yachting2020"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200605/image/large-755b99d0b1c5f839f91437ffaae97b42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200605">Queen of Makri&nbsp;</a>| 37.2 m| Megri Yachting | 2020<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gitane37.0m (121'5&quot;)Evadne Yachts2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297646/image/large-ae71f4ce5f943acefd5103db2f7aaaea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297646">Gitane</a> | 37.0 m | Evadne Yachts | 2008<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3467" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Panfeliss36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2009"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238371/image/large-138e93c31481b7095088353d9f931041.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238371">Panfeliss</a> | 36.5 m | Mengi Yay | 2009<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1579" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Soul35.84m (117'7&quot;)Bod-Yat A.S.2007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201462/image/large-c2efeefc32c4517fe9c430ef9c466ec9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201462">White Soul</a> | 35.84 m | Bod-Yat A.S. | 2007<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2150/image/large-1f7d6b8ba5da2222459551cb1ac747bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2150"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5882" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Estrella de Mar34.0m (111'7&quot;)Koyunbaba Boat Manufacturing2011">Estrella De Mar</a> | 34.0 m | Koyunbaba Boat Manufacturing | 2011<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/104237/image/large-d1d118fe5215c9567fcb80c4301fb847.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104237"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral34.0m (111'7&quot;)Türkoglu Shipyard 2008">Coral</a> | 34.0 m | Türkoglu Shipyard| 2008<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267935/image/large-f68ae32e4a5eb3b16c7dac9a04f669e3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267935"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1462" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Go33.77m (110'10&quot;)Dragos Yachts2009">Go</a> | 33.77 m | Dragos Yachts | 2009<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271961/image/large-47b743c3b2e2c84a8afd2da533d41ce7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271961"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13006" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Questa Vita33.0m (108'3&quot;)Unknown2021">Questa Vita</a> | 33.0 m | Unknown | 2021<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296940/image/large-36b720092923eb69c9d80c4010ea13f8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296940"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity 8630.11m (98'9&quot;)Mural Yachts2007">Serenity 86&nbsp;</a>| 30.11 m | Mural Yachts | 2007For the full list of yachts attending TYBA, visit the official event <a href="https://tybachartershow.com/attending" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">site</a>.

yachts attending TYBA 2026

Discover some of the largest superyachts attending the Turkish Yachts and Brokers Association show in Marmaris, Türkiye.

Largest superyachts attending TYBA 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> as Event Partner for the third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a>, which will take place in Kobe on 7 and 8 May 2026, hosted at La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390946/image/large-734b249872100012a6cb4f44a4137db4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390946">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 programme (2026-04-10 15:15:00 +0200)">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 programme&nbsp;</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> convenes yacht owners, operators and senior industry stakeholders to examine how the region’s superyacht market is evolving, with discussion centred on regulatory frameworks, operational realities and the conditions required for sustainable, long term growth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386863/image/large-58c4ccbfb716dce2b59f06ad26c0f064.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386863">Japan, which has not traditionally been perceived as a core yachting nation, is home to more than 21,000 ultra high net worth individuals. This concentration of private wealth, combined with recent regulatory reform and growing investment in marina and service infrastructure, has brought renewed attention to the country’s potential role within the wider Asia Pacific superyacht ecosystem.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="What is shaping Japan’s yacht brokerage market? (2026-03-02 13:30:00 +0100)">What is shaping Japan’s yacht brokerage market?</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370701/image/large-fccdf0ce93277bda47184d5f87855515.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370701">As Japan continues to open its market to international yacht traffic, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">2026 Summit</a> will explore how the country is positioning itself alongside more established regional destinations, while also examining broader regulatory, operational and investment trends shaping the Asia Pacific market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384775/image/large-410054e783a96845b5d4c94c95eff55c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384775">

Benetti announced as Event Partner for APSS 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce Benetti as Event Partner for the third edition of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit.

Benetti announced as Event Partner for Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 in Japan

The 49.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> has been spotted on sea trials in the North Sea, following her transport through the Netherlands earlier this week in preparation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396813/image/large-b91f23af584a7316444180ce1cfb0db1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396813">The yacht was launched from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen's</a> facility in Oss, the Netherlands, on 14 March and marks the fourth hull in the Dutch shipyard's 5000 Aluminium series. Construction commenced in 2023, with her aluminium hull and superstructure united in July 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396812/image/large-7d000f0063adbc92f318e9b2d58c7018.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396812">Penned entirely in-house, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia's</a> naval architecture is based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen's</a> hard-chine, shallow-draught Fast Displacement Hull Form. Her exterior design was crafted by Frank Laupman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> and is finished in a distinctive Whisper Grey <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Awlgrip (Company)">Awlgrip</a> paint scheme.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396810/image/large-1961eda3c76187add8a6af4115b8c74d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396810"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396807/image/large-d1870b2254f1e3bdb2da557f0bd61daf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396807">Inside, the semi-custom yacht features interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a>, where a sophisticated palette of sage green tones, mustard accents and warm bronze details creates an inviting atmosphere throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396806/image/large-fc903b7fb9906edeb7c5cc615bbf59fd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396806"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396814/image/large-703c345b11640b9751c6d66bb4dc87be.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396814">Drawing inspiration from her name, which derives from the Greek word for wisdom, the interior concept aims to evoke a sense of refinement and understated elegance.Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> accommodates up to 12 guests across five staterooms at a volume of 499 GT. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396804/image/large-14beb04d7750059930cccd1561845462.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396804">The arrangement is centred around a spacious owner's suite on the forward main deck, while the remaining guest accommodation is located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396649/image/large-205f426ce70968959dc26de7e55d1248.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396649"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396652/image/large-546c42eb9478bab7a3c65d2890fd6cd3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396652">Outdoor living is a key feature of the yacht's design. A generous beach club provides direct access to the water, while the main deck aft terrace offers ample space for lounging and relaxation. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining on the bridge deck aft, with additional entertaining and sunbathing areas available on the expansive sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396651/image/large-a603ef8da832512f7f449be519a433b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396653/image/large-ab0cf674fd5eaebcc711944e0736c3cf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396653">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is expected to reach a top speed of 23 knots and offers a transatlantic range of 3,100 nautical miles when cruising at 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396520/image/large-bc3e170199cfcab010ffbf2bec2571f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396520">Built on speculation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is currently listed for sale and is scheduled for delivery on 15 July 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396647/image/large-318a3cc36ef6d0d7e0136af4f2acdb03.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396647"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396522/image/large-f97599b52b7c3e4adb33a5e23df0ca8b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396522">

Heesen yacht Sophia sea trials

Heesen has announced that the 49.98-metre Heesen motor yacht Sophia is preparing for her sea trials. 

50m Heesen superyacht Sophia on sea trials

The 28.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/538" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westship Yachts (Company)">Westship</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> has been sold. Mark Mitchell of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HMY Yacht Sales (Company)">HMY Yacht Sales</a> represented the buyer, while Cole Watkins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a> represented the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374227/image/large-685e94b0a17dddfab290192c1d7f58e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374227">Delivered in 1997 by the American shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> is a flybridge motor yacht that marries generous onboard space with long-range cruising capability. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> most recently underwent a refit in 2023.Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> embraces a classic styling, pairing warm timber finishes with soft neutral tones and rich navy accents. Expansive windows flood her main saloon with natural light, while airy lounge areas on the deck and a full-beam owner’s suite all contribute to her relaxing atmosphere.With a beam of 7.01-metres and spanning 137 GT, accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> is arranged for up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms, alongside dedicated quarters for crew members.&nbsp;In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 17 knots and a top speed of 22 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> had a last known asking price of $695,000.

28m Westship motor yacht Bravo Zulu sold

The 28.04-metre Westship motor yacht Bravo Zulu has been sold with a last known asking price of $695,000.

Industry veterans Adam Papadakis and Kurt Fraser have announced the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a>, a new superyacht brokerage and advisory house combining traditional yachting expertise with a more connected and intelligence-led approach to navigating the superyacht market.Headquartered in Monaco and serving an international client base, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a> offers a full suite of brokerage, charter, yacht management and consultancy services, positioning itself as a long-term partner across every stage of the yachting journey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396755/image/large-03eb586a20f98c7bb1b9bab73768aced.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396755">The company is led by Founder and CEO Adam Papadakis, whose career spans more than 25 years at some of the industry's most recognised brokerage houses. Throughout his career, Adam has advised clients on significant yacht transactions, new build projects and refits, building long-standing client relationships and helping drive the commercial success of some of the industry's most respected brands. Widely respected for his discretion, strategic insight and meticulous execution, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a> reflects his belief that exceptional client outcomes are achieved through independent advice and deep market understanding.Joining him as Founding Executive and CCO is Kurt Fraser, a strategist, creative leader and international business executive whose career spans more than 25 years across the superyacht, luxury lifestyle, resort development and marina sectors. Throughout his career, Kurt has driven business transformation and contributed to the growth and commercial success of a number of leading yachting brands. He believes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a>'s performance-driven model is uniquely aligned with the expectations of both established yacht clients and a new generation of owners seeking greater transparency, responsiveness and long-term value.While the launch of independent brokerage houses is not uncommon within the superyacht sector, the pairing of Adam and Kurt brings together two distinctly complementary areas of expertise. Combining deep brokerage experience with proven strategic, creative and commercial leadership, the duo have built a business founded on both reputation and capability.Their partnership reflects a broader shift within the industry, where clients increasingly seek the agility, transparency and personalised approach often associated with boutique brokerage houses, without sacrificing the expertise and international reach traditionally offered by larger organisations. In this respect, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a> blends established industry knowledge with a more modern, insightful and adaptable approach to yacht brokerage.A strategic advisory approachAccording to the Founding team, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a> has been established in response to increasing fragmentation across the yachting experience, with clients often relying on multiple service providers and disconnected sources of information, or larger organisations whose structures can inhibit a truly performance-driven approach.Rather than concentrating solely on transactional brokerage activity, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a> will work closely with clients to develop personalised yachting strategies that reflect their lifestyle objectives and long-term aspirations. Whether a client's journey begins with charter, evolves into yacht ownership, or encompasses the management and optimisation of an existing asset, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a>’s objective is to ensure that every stage of the experience is aligned with their individual expectations, priorities and goals."The superyacht industry has always been relationship-driven and that will never change," said Adam. "However, clients today require more than access and execution. Better insight and better intelligence leads to better decisions and better experiences. This is the role <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a> intends to fill as trusted partners to our clients.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matterhorn Yachts (Company)">Matterhorn</a>’s approach combines traditional brokerage expertise with strategic advisory and a deeper understanding of the factors that influence successful outcomes. The Founders believe that clients increasingly benefit from objective guidance, greater market visibility and a more integrated approach to decision-making. By bringing these elements together, the company aims to support clients across the full spectrum of yachting activities, from charter and acquisition through to ownership, management and eventual disposition.

Launch of Matterhorn yacht brokerage

Industry veterans Adam Papadakis and Kurt Fraser have announced the launch of Matterhorn, a new superyacht brokerage and advisory house.

Adam Papadakis and Kurt Fraser launch Matterhorn

Delivered to her owner in 1981 by Greek builders <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/657" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hellenic Shipyards S.A. (Company)">Hellenic Shipyards</a>, the 115.82-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> once ranked as one of the largest private yachts in the world. Recently photographed in St Tropez, SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the history of a superyacht that helped to define an era.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395975/image/large-ced1c6411a5fc62d0af61921f91ab1da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395975">Commissioned by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> was created to outdo his long-term rival Aristotle Onassis. Known as the “Golden Greeks,” the fierce competition between the two shipping tycoons extended far beyond their business interests and into their private lives.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395970/image/large-f030bb62b8a777b39be342110d5d06f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395970">At the time, Onassis owned the 99.13-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a>, which had been transformed from a naval frigate in 1954. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> was one of the most celebrated private yachts in the world at the time, hosting everyone from politicians and royalty, to Hollywood stars.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395972/image/large-4ce1903c2b1197811e5df2ba8b7e0a7c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395972">Determined to create a yacht that would outshine <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> in both size and grandeur, Niarchos commissioned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a>. The yacht was built in Skaramangas, Greece and was an identical sistership to Niarchos’ previous 115.76-metre yacht Atlantis (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Navtilvs115.76m (379'9&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1973">Navtilvs</a>), which was launched almost a decade prior in 1973. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395966/image/large-666b4e22e4594cd6b16d5da4c16421ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395966">Measuring nearly 116 metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> surpassed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> in size, while combining the elegance associated with classic yachting. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caesar Pinnau (Company)">Caesar Pinnau</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with a vast interior volume of 3,243 GT. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395969/image/large-e86a6d345d9688e0c7649e40d3fb797e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395969">When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> entered service in 1981, the superyacht landscape looked very different from today. Yachts exceeding 100 metres were exceptionally rare, with only a handful in existence worldwide.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395973/image/large-49b285e7c775919b86b51c839fcd29d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395973">Over the years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> has remained a familiar sight in some of the world's most prestigious cruising destinations. But despite this, her interior has never once been publicly revealed throughout her 45-year lifespan!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395974/image/large-52105dad783ff186d21a45871de7a5ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395974">Following the death of Stavros Niarchos in 1996, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> has remained in the ownership of the Niarchos family and is still a familiar sight in the Port of Monaco where she spends most of her time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395964/image/large-2f080dadb1d0a52657e56dfd2789f02b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395964">Unlike many yachts of her generation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> has never undergone a radical redesign, allowing her to retain the character and styling that made her famous. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> can accommodate up to 26 guests and 17 crew and is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pielstick (Company)">Pielstick</a> engines, which provide her with a top speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;

Atlantis II: The 116m superyacht built to outdo a rival

Delivered in 1981, the 116m yacht Atlantis II was commissioned by Stavros Niarchos to rival Aristotle Onassis’ superyacht Christina O.

The 37.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kia Ora37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Kia Ora</a> is currently for sale with Andy McDougall of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MXG Yachts (Company)">MXG Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396593/image/large-d22b2b00ca85295260324f9425435052.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396593">Delivered in 2020 as the 20th hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SD126 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kia Ora37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Kia Ora</a> presents an opportunity to acquire a yacht that has been used exclusively for private cruising since her delivery. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has recently completed her five-year Class survey and is offered in turnkey condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396607/image/large-84166541dc4191e9e8971203d199f73d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396607">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kia Ora37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">yacht&nbsp;Kia Ora for sale</a> features exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (Company)">Citterio-Viel</a>. Her naval architecture was developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396642/image/large-4654ca7dfc1edf482436a2efb1d43ffb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396642">Outside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=sanlorenzo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Sanlorenzo yacht for sale</a> is defined by expansive glazing, a gently raked profile and generous deck spaces. Her exterior profile is a balance of the timeless character of the SD126 series with contemporary touches thanks to her cosmetic revamp, including the repainting of her hull and upper flybridge in a turtle grey finish. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396610/image/large-49a72eb00529fb2a1d4b44e5fcc2b412.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396610">Outdoor living is a key feature onboard. Her foredeck lounge provides a secluded area with lounge seating and sunpads, well-suited to relaxing. At her flybridge, guests may enjoy a spacious deck for dining and unwinding while soaking in the panoramic ocean views, while her aft decks appear to create a seamless connection to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396612/image/large-33c174ce669296d9d20405d92e5788d2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396612">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kia Ora37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Kia Ora</a> features a bespoke interior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (Company)">Citterio-Viel</a>. Contemporary in style, her main saloon is a blend of polished finishes with a warm and understated palette, which is further enhanced by the natural light from her large windows. Featuring a dining area that could seat up to 10, a bar, and an arrangement that emphasises comfort, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is well-suited for long family trips or entertaining guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279516/image/large-c01bced60ccabeba3c8e8069e431b6da.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279516">With a beam of eight metres and a volume spanning 314 GT, accommodation onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kia Ora37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">yacht&nbsp;Kia Ora for sale</a> is arranged for up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Four quarters accommodate up to seven crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279529/image/large-e9d779ef2448692d5d5223a70d5ed98f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279529"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279524/image/large-05474a40c6450bec8caabc9df107028b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279524">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kia Ora37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Kia Ora</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines delivering a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 16 knots. Moreover, she offers a range of approximately 3,000 nautical miles at her cruising speed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396641/image/large-5c5004e5b38b798dc29f920c2301814a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396641">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MXG Yachts (Company)">MXG Yachts</a>.

38m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Kia Ora for sale

The 37.95-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Kia Ora from the Sanlorenzo SD126 series is currently for sale with MXG Yachts.

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva Folgore 88/0326.92m (88'4&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2021">third 26.92-metre Riva Folgore 88</a> motor yacht has been sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a>. Giuseppe Russo introduced the buyer, while Peter Hopwood represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301077/image/large-10b76486c07392bd2d59fc68a2b8de7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301077">Delivered in 2021, she features interior and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli) (Company)">Officina Italiana Design</a>. Meanwhile, her builder took charge of her naval architecture. Her interiors are distinguished by dark wood panelling and neutral colors that gives the vessel a balanced aesthetic.In terms of accommodation, she is able to sleep up to eight guests across four ensuite staterooms. Guests can also benefit from plenty of lounging areas on her exterior spaces.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva Folgore 88/0326.92m (88'4&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2021">third Riva Folgore 88 yacht</a> is propelled by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 36 knots.At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of $5,950,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a>.

Third Riva Folgore 88 yacht sold

The third 26.92-metre Riva Folgore 88 motor yacht has been sold in an in-house deal with Allied Marine.


Third 27m Riva Folgore 88 motor yacht sold

The 69.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Austal (Company)">Austal</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saluzi69.1m (226'8&quot;)Austal2003">Saluzi</a> has been listed for sale, with Carmen Lau of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> and Marco Fodale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396718/image/large-b6144ccd7b2798b8ae9fe82744ebf8e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396718">One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saluzi69.1m (226'8&quot;)Austal2003">Saluzi's</a> most distinctive features is her eye-catching hull artwork, created by renowned Chinese artist Li Jiwei. The striking mural depicts a Tang Dynasty warhorse, the inspiration behind the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale’s</a> name, and gives her an unmistakable presence on the water. Originally built in Australia in 2003 as a five-deck luxury cruise vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saluzi69.1m (226'8&quot;)Austal2003">Saluzi</a> offers a scale of space and onboard amenities rarely found aboard yachts of comparable length.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396722/image/large-49ef5d6814d6369cbe089e46b44148bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396722"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396721/image/large-bbd1d714645916fd319b6d87c1a1cb66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396721"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saluzi69.1m (226'8&quot;)Austal2003">Saluzi’s</a> naval architecture and exterior design were developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Austal (Company)">Austal</a>, while the interiors were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto Designs</a>. Offering more than 550-square-metres of exterior deck space and over 1,400-square-metres of interior volume, the yacht accommodates up to 36 guests across 16 staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396723/image/large-1049136815963c123dcab40eda6b6489.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396723"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396727/image/large-547091c61784ccdafc8b1eca2dd17672.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396727">While alongside, she can host as many as 250 guests. This makes the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> particularly well suited to luxury charter operations, private events, corporate entertaining, wellness retreats and expedition-style experiences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396730/image/large-89dcdaa3c720c78b25f4bcce5fc4e8eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396730"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396735/image/large-51a3a406486cbfadd219a79845decc94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396735"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396732/image/large-878d7628f8357f8938a1b39d3dd4663a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396732">Amenities onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/saluzi" target="_blank">yacht Saluzi for sale</a> include spacious saloons on both the main and bridge decks, alongside a comprehensive wellness offering comprising a gym, spa, two hot tubs, massage room, beauty salon and onboard medical facility. Guests also have access to an extensive collection of tenders, Jet Skis and water toys for exploring destinations both on and off the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396736/image/large-a709aff4b3fe3c44e09357c73a4f381b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396736"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396719/image/large-e21c48ad262a88f0125727ffb6944292.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396719">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=austal" target="_blank">Austal yacht for sale</a> cruises comfortably at 11 knots and can reach a top speed of 14 knots.Photos provided courtesy of of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>.

Austal yacht Saluzi for sale

The 69.1-metre Austal superyacht Saluzi has been listed for sale.

69m superyacht Saluzi on the market

The 25.05-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8893" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SICCNA (Company)">Siccna</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalani25.0m (82'0&quot;)SICCNA1972">Kalani</a> has entered the market with Matthew Gusman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396759/image/large-700f1d1d14daf36e6c66dd8b05cef3b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396759">Built in France by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8893" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SICCNA (Company)">Siccna</a> and delivered in 1972, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalani25.0m (82'0&quot;)SICCNA1972">yacht Kalani for sale</a> presents an opportunity to acquire a classic motor yacht distinguished by her traditional styling, alongside long-range cruising capabilities. Constructed with a steel hull and superstructure, the yacht has been carefully maintained while retaining much of her original character.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396762/image/large-055fe6fce8b23be144d0f2ef7a1b7c64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396762">Outside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> exudes timeless appeal, defined by a striking turquoise hull, elegant sheerline and traditional raised pilothouse profile. Expansive teak decks create inviting outdoor spaces throughout, from the shaded dining area aft to the wide foredeck and open upper deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396763/image/large-e41e5b78025d9090cae5425da7ca34a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396763">Inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalani25.0m (82'0&quot;)SICCNA1972">yacht Kalani for sale</a> embraces a warm and intimate ambience, characterised by glossy timber detailing, pastel accents and a wide collection of artwork and books. Her main saloon and wheelhouse evoke the feel of a secluded seaside home, thanks to her snug nautical-themed lounge area. Guest accommodations continue this atmosphere, with cosy, light-filled cabins prioritising comfort and a sense of home at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396764/image/large-27416c535ffb1b7dc7a4889fa5cc00b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396764">With a beam of 5.7-metres and an internal volume of 92 GT, accommodation onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalani25.0m (82'0&quot;)SICCNA1972">yacht Kalani for sale</a> is arranged for up to seven guests across three ensuite staterooms. Dedicated quarters are available for up to three crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396768/image/large-c65a0c331b962e34c66ed1755c23793b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396768">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalani25.0m (82'0&quot;)SICCNA1972">yacht Kalani for sale</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 delivering a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots, with a maximum range of 2,500 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396756/image/large-073e1e52a2d197fe462ee3fc295c7d92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396756">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>.

25m Siccna motor yacht Kalani for sale

The 25.05-metre Siccna motor yacht Kalani is currently for sale with TWW Yachts.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> has announced that the 29.26-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4911" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle de Jour29.26m (95'12&quot;)Flevo Ship Holland2013">Belle de Jour</a> is in the final stages of preparation for the summer season, following an extensive four-month pre-season service programme.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396661/image/large-59b36989f4aa73b87960aaeded560f41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396661"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4911" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle de Jour29.26m (95'12&quot;)Flevo Ship Holland2013">Belle de Jour</a> was built in 2013 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flevo Ship Holland (Company)">Flevo Jachtbouw</a> in Nijkerk, east of Amsterdam, and remains the family-run Dutch shipyard's flagship yacht. The builder's roots can be traced to a region with a rich maritime heritage dating back to the 15th century.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396663/image/large-a76a2257572d193c6ee22731af08e161.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396663">Best known today as a refit and ReCraft specialist, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> was responsible for the recent works, collaborating closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flevo Ship Holland (Company)">Flevo Jachtbouw</a> throughout the programme. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard's</a>Evan Kortmann, the yard's focus is on ensuring that ‘vessels are primed for their next chapter’.&nbsp;The refit scope encompassed a range of structural, cosmetic and technical upgrades. This included spot hull repairs, rudder works, full antifouling treatment and a fresh pastel blue finish applied below the waterline. Elsewhere, the mast deck was refinished, while routine inspections and maintenance were carried out across the yacht's technical and electrical systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396665/image/large-44630482bb229c90ed56421e588a457a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396665">Designed inside and out by the late Dutch designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4911" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle de Jour29.26m (95'12&quot;)Flevo Ship Holland2013">Belle de Jour</a> is distinguished by her robust profile, high freeboard and clean, purposeful lines. The yacht offers 140 GT of internal volume, with her layout carefully configured to maximise onboard living space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396664/image/large-347f2ca78604be0589317fe632ee5d78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396664">“Every vessel has a story worth preserving,” concluded Evan. "Our primary &nbsp;role as a refit and ReCraft specialist is to ensure vessels are primed for their next chapter, while honouring those that came before. Belle de Jour represents precisely the Dutch &nbsp;excellence we're committed to stewarding."

Belle de Jour yacht Refit Balk Shipyard

Balk Shipyard has announced that the 29.26-metre yacht Belle de Jour is in the final stages of preparation for the summer season.

29m Belle de Jour yacht emerges from Balk Shipyard post-refit

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396599/image/large-12f0068c8c0415bd38cda0d7548b0ea0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396599">The 68.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starlust68.2m (223'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2020">Starlust</a> was seen anchored off Kos, Greece, on 15 May. According to AIS data, she departed the island on 31 May and is currently en route to Bodrum, Turkey.Previously named Soaring, the vessel was delivered in 2020 and was designed entirely in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Focus Yacht Design (Company)">Focus Yacht Design</a>. Her exterior is characterised by a sleek profile, featuring a sharp bow, clean lines and a light grey hull contrasted by a white superstructure. Inside, the 1,541 GT yacht accommodates up to 12 guests across six staterooms. The full-beam owner's suite is among the yacht's standout features, benefitting from a forward-facing position and generous proportions, while an adjoining library offers panoramic views through expansive glazing.Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starlust68.2m (223'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2020">Starlust</a> cruises comfortably at 14 knots and can reach a top speed of 16.2 knots.

Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Starlust in Greece

The 68.2-metre Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Starlust was seen anchored off Kos, Greece, on 15 May.

68m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Starlust in Greece

More topics have now been announced for the upcoming <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025</a>, taking place on 4 and 5 December at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360679/image/large-13ba2442f3d428757d606b3af49d2ecb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360679">Now in its seventh edition, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">summit</a> has established itself as a key forum for informing, connecting and advising yachting clients, stakeholders and industry leaders, with the aim of positioning the Gulf as a leading winter destination for superyachts.With more than 20 superyachts over 100-metres owned by Middle Eastern nationals, many of which are managed from within the region, the Gulf has become an increasingly strategic hub for the operational and commercial decision makers behind some of the world’s largest superyachts. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2025">summit</a> offers a valuable opportunity to meet and engage with those shaping the future of yachting in the region and beyond.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut-Benetti Group</a>'s latest data highlights this shift in real terms. The Middle East, which together with APAC has risen from 23 to 31% of the yard’s order portfolio, is now the fastest-growing region and home to the highest concentration of potential new clients. Saudi Arabia alone has generated over €300 million in sales for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Group</a> over the past 24 months. Moreover, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Group</a> has announced the opening of two new offices in Jeddah (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>) and Riyadh (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>), reinforcing its physical presence in the region alongside other global players. These developments reflect a broader shift, as international shipyards and service providers expand their physical footprint in the Gulf to better serve a growing base of regional owners and clients.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340275/image/large-dfeba75424565b30f1c1c4e8cb1670df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340275">Confirmed topics include:<ul><li>Tracking progress in the Gulf region: what comes next? A detailed look at the key developments that have shaped the Gulf’s yachting sector over the past year, highlighting progress, challenges and emerging opportunities. </li><li>A look at regional shipyards and service providers This session will explore the Gulf’s evolving ecosystem of shipyards and service companies, with a focus on refit and maintenance capabilities. </li><li>Egypt’s growing role in the Red Sea This session will examine Egypt’s recent marina developments and regulatory reforms aimed at attracting more superyachts to the Red Sea and reinforcing its connection to Gulf cruising routes. </li><li>Presentations on some of the latest major marina developments in the Gulf Developers will present updates on key marina projects, offering insights into planning, capacity, design and their role in supporting the Gulf’s long-term yachting infrastructure. </li><li>Owner Q&amp;A </li><li>Leveraging AI in the yacht industry As artificial intelligence becomes a focus area across the Gulf, this session explores its practical applications in yachting, including design, maintenance, navigation and client service. </li><li>How can dealers attract owners to base their yachts in the Gulf region? This panel will explore how dealers can encourage owners to keep their vessels in the Gulf. </li><li>Building Itineraries: From Suez to the Arabian Gulf This session will examine how itineraries can be developed to connect the region’s emerging destinations, from the Red Sea to the Gulf. </li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340088/image/large-1f0512bb8cf8cd6d3dc367b7a9f0b92a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340088">This year’s summit takes place just ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, scheduled for the weekend of 5 to 7 December. Alongside Monaco, it is one of the only races on the Formula 1 calendar with a close connection to the superyacht world.Superyachts such as the 72.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nîmes</a>, the 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AHS66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">AHS</a> and the 56-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zefzaf56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2007">Zefzaf</a> have previously berthed at Yas Marina during the event. The summit’s timing presents a unique opportunity to align industry dialogue with one of the region’s most high-profile weekends for business, sport and hospitality. For professionals seeking to understand the Gulf’s growing influence in the global superyacht market, or to connect with the individuals driving that growth, the summit provides a focused and relevant platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349168/image/large-6b266be87c42fad730481232e41de224.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349168">

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 first topics announced

The initial topics for the upcoming Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025, to be held on 4 and 5 December at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi, have been announced.

Additional panel topics for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025 announced

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United Arab Emirates

The Gulf Superyacht Summit, is a 2-day annual event which seeks to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related interested parties, with the goal to develop the Gulf as a superyacht winter destination.&nbsp;The Gulf region is of growing importance to the superyacht industry. Dubai has some of the biggest marina developments in the world and the annual Formula 1 event in Abu Dhabi attracts a large crowd of superyachts. A growing number of yachts are using the UAE as a hub from where they travel further east to places like the Seychelles, Maldives, Indonesia and Thailand.&nbsp;This year, the Gulf Superyacht Summit will be held at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, located in Abu Dhabi on Thursday&nbsp;4&nbsp;and Friday 5 December.

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