Following the success of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a> earlier this month, SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce that the Gulf Superyacht Report 2024 is now available for free download.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340662/image/large-1f1d6e0cb0ee75a4b56010172c235d93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340662">The Gulf Superyacht Report 2024 marks the third edition of the comprehensive analysis, which uses data supplied by the SuperYacht Times intelligence team using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Superyacht iQ</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340664/image/large-719e5bf44a2b5f4e4bf9f29766a1be03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340664">This year’s Gulf Superyacht Report looks at what has already been achieved in the past years in the region. From there, the report moves onto the myriad of opportunities and challenges that this region holds, which naturally leads to the key discussion points for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> itself.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A full summary of Day 2 of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 (2024-12-06 16:30:00 +0100)">A full summary of Day 2 of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340669/image/large-5a522f1fd187976ed7bd4a6e8b0e7847.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340669">As well as this, the report also provides relevant data including additional information on the overview of marina developments and an update on the UHNW population. As a result, we cover many new topics in this report, beyond the market alone, hence the revised title.You can download your copy of the Gulf Superyacht Report 2024 for free here. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340663/image/large-0ce45cc0a38b8dbfdd9b8adc12f4b88b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340663">Superyacht iQ bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Arabian Gulf superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at&nbsp;SuperYacht Times performed extensive research specifically for the Gulf Superyacht Report 2024 and we could do the same for your company too. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>

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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 Chinese State Council has approved new measures that will reduce administrative and financial barriers for Hong Kong and Macau yacht owners travelling within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284352/image/large-ecd218fffb9bcb7bafecade7dd2c5004.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284352">Announced on 30 May 2026, the new policies will remove the requirement for a financial guarantee and introduce a temporary Chinese registration when bringing their yacht into mainland China.Under the new framework, Hong Kong and Macau-registered yachts will be able to obtain temporary ship nationality certificates issued by mainland Chinese authorities without affecting their existing registrations.&nbsp;This will allow yachts to navigate within the waters of nine mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area after completing the necessary entry procedures. “Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have been committed to promoting individual yacht travel,” explained a spokesman for the Transport and Logistics Bureau.“Under the new policy, the exemption for the requirement for a guarantee will significantly reduce the financial burden on owners of Hong Kong and Macao yachts when handling cross-border procedures.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380444/image/large-c47ce0baf12facf7f4f5bd21055eb53c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380444">To support these efforts, the Hong Kong Marine Department, the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration and the Macau Marine and Water Bureau established a tripartite working group focused on developing measures to facilitate private yacht movements across the region.The Marine Department is also actively co-ordinating with the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration on creating southbound measures for yachts travelling from the Chinese Mainland, with details due to be announced soon following finalisation.&nbsp;In March 2025, lawmakers in Hong Kong urged the government to enhance yacht tourism in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and further develop the necessary infrastructure to support maritime activities.A motion was proposed by Kenneth Lau Ip-keung advocating for improved infrastructure to facilitate island-hopping tourism ventures along Hong Kong’s 1,180-kilometre coastline and its 263 islands.&nbsp;Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawmakers urge Hong Kong government to boost yacht tourism (2025-03-26 12:30:00 +0100)">Lawmakers urge Hong Kong government to boost yacht tourism</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395562/image/large-12835460c889137d51c1912c58b38d42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395562">Asia-Pacific Superyacht SummitAs the region continues to grow, SuperYacht Times has hosted several editions of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit Japan 2026 in 60 seconds (2026-06-02 15:00:00 +0200)">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> in Hong Kong. This year’s edition took place in Kobe, Japan, bringing 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.You can find out more about the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit Japan 2026 in 60 seconds (2026-06-02 15:00:00 +0200)">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> and how to get involved with the 2027 edition <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit Japan 2026 in 60 seconds (2026-06-02 15:00:00 +0200)">here</a>.&nbsp;

China eases cross-border yacht owner travel rules

China has approved new measures that will reduce administrative and financial barriers for Hong Kong and Macau yacht owners. 

China eases cross-border travel rules for Hong Kong and Macau yacht owners

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>&nbsp;is both a leader in the field of waterjet technology and a point of reference for serial production tenders. Active across the military, commercial, and superyacht sectors, the Italian brand is now applying its propulsion and manufacturing know-how to the specialist market for limousine tenders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396631/image/large-062ebf001bce4c2cc3c7a9d7b4ad2e91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396631">The small town of Albairate in landlocked Lombardy might seem a strange place for a boatbuilder to set up shop, but it is closely linked to the brand’s origins in one of Italy’s richest agricultural regions. Luigi Castoldi was a pioneering engineer in the agricultural machinery sector through his company BCS, which is still extant today. He began exploring waterjet propulsion – still a novelty in the early 1960s – because boats were damaging their propellers on the shallow bottom of the nearby River Ticino.&nbsp;After importing a waterjet drive, he set about re-engineering it to create a more durable and effective design. His first mass-produced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> waterjet, model Jet 05, made its debut at the 1969 Genoa Boat Show. Since then, over 40,000 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> waterjets have been delivered around the world, from the compact 224 unit up to the mighty 600 HCT drive that can support installed power of up to 2,700 horsepower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396632/image/large-4d83f3db58d65cf02a38baa8d387c061.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396632">Today, the company is still family-owned under the directorship of Giacomo Castoldi, Luigi’s grandson, who with his father Franco spearheaded the company’s diversification into the tender market with its own range of diesel-powered jet tenders. The first model, the JT 18 Pro in 1998, served as the blueprint for the current range, from the entry-level Jet Tender 14 up to the 10.5-metre Jet Tender 34. The latter also provides the technical platform for the Jet Tender 34 Limo, the company’s first venture into the limousine market.Why waterjetsWaterjet propulsion for superyacht tenders offers several advantages over traditional propeller-based systems. These include enhanced manoeuvrability, higher efficiency and durability, lower noise and vibration, and the reversing bucket can ‘crash stop’ a boat in less than twice its own length. But arguably the most critical feature – as Luigi Castoldi was quick to realise – is shallow draft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396635/image/large-accb3204fb1c42a0f2bfa16fdfac9f5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396635">“Jet tenders can drive right up to a beach, and most of our models are equipped with bow ramps as standard,” says Giacomo Castoldi. “Combined with a folding console, low draft also means they occupy less vertical space inside the tender garage, while the lack of exposed propeller blades reduces the potential for injury to swimmers, divers, or marine life.”Over the years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> has finessed its waterjet technology. Unlike other systems requiring external gearboxes, all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> waterjets except the entry-level Turbodrive 224 DD have integrated gearboxes. This results in a more compact overall footprint, which means more space for passengers and luggage storage, and simplifies the installation process while reducing the potential for errors or rework. They are also equipped with a patented anti-clogging system that enhances the waterjet’s reliability in challenging conditions. The Clear-Duct unclogging system works by reversing the direction of the impeller and simultaneously opening the protective intake grid to flush out any debris that may have accumulated.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396660/image/large-44d8926e35b1304d60e5cdbcb14c3137.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396660"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>’s latest waterjet drives that carry the HCT acronym have been redesigned to offer a 12% increase in performance compared to previous iterations. Advancements in impeller design, a pre-stator vane system, and an updated post-impeller stator work together to improve the flow of water through the system, reduce cavitation, and ultimately deliver more thrust combined with lower fuel consumption.&nbsp;“These enhancements are largely thanks to investment in CFD analysis,” says Giacomo, “Combining fluid dynamics with our own practical engineering know-how has generated a lot of new ideas."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396615/image/large-28e2be0f5dedca48b4f2f92405172d02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396615">Total control<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> also produces its own control systems, from simple mechanical options to the sophisticated ACES system developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xenta (Company)">Xenta</a>. Powered by a 32-bit embedded processor and utilising a proprietary CAN bus network protocol, the ACES system delivers precision control of engine RPM, waterjet steering nozzles and reversing buckets when transitioning between docking and cruising modes. Additional functions include dynamic positioning and smart anchoring, which simulates mechanical anchoring by swinging around a virtual GPS point. Adaptive steering logic can even provide ‘propeller mode,’ which recognises when the vessel is in reverse to simulate conventional propeller behaviour – a useful feature for operators transitioning to waterjets.To maintain quality control, most of the waterjet components are machined in-house, an exception being the Duplex stainless-steel impellers that rely on precision investment casting technology. With regard to tender production, the whole process – from the 3D design, hull lamination and tube fabrication to the hydraulic and electrical systems – is carried out internally before final testing in its own water basin in front of the factory.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396658/image/large-b3c15147d7d49ce31a9b749e8a305ff2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396658">When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> began production of jet tenders in the mid-90s, it decided from the start to take a platform-based approach with fixed hull forms designed around its own propulsion system. By standardising the production process, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> ensures consistent quality while reducing unit costs through repeated tooling and manufacturing processes. Additionally, serial production provides opportunities for continuous optimisation, further enhancing the performance and quality of each new upgraded model. As the range evolved, customised interior materials, finishes and layouts have become the norm to meet the specific needs of individual clients without having to build costly and time-consuming one-offs.&nbsp;The company has applied exactly the same production philosophy to its new Jet Tender 34 Limo designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>. Conceived initially for a fleet of luxury cruise ships currently under construction, each ship will carry four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> Jet Tender 34 Limo tenders to deliver a sophisticated ship-to-shore guest experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396657/image/large-a20e0e70cb5a086260c495f6e811d4a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396657">Limo luxury&nbsp;Historically, the limousine tender segment has been defined by high levels of customisation, where each unit is tailored specifically to the design and needs of a particular superyacht. While this approach allows for alignment with the mothership’s aesthetic, it often results in longer lead times, higher costs, and compromises in terms of performance and systems integration. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396633/image/large-bb3ca9a1c828124e6a74dc5b67525448.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396633"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>’s entry into this market introduces a shift toward standardised, platform-based design, which allows for quicker production times and greater system optimisation, while still providing owners with a high degree of personalisation, particularly in the interior architecture. Two primary interior layouts are offered: one with all-seated configurations for maximum comfort, and another combining seating with a pantry and bathroom for longer transfers. Material finishes can also be tailored to suit individual preferences."This project represents a new chapter for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> that expands our offerings to new markets, while maintaining the commitment to innovation, quality, and luxury we are known for,” says Giacomo. “The opportunity arose to enter the limousine tender market with a semi-serial product that embodies our construction philosophy of creating optimised vessels rather than one-offs.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396625/image/large-24bbf67840c4bba049f3423e568ddbaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396625">“In practical terms, we estimate that our serial-produced limousine tenders are priced at least 35% lower than equivalent full-custom examples,” adds <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>’s commercial director Luca Taccani, “without sacrificing the luxurious finish or technical sophistication that clients expect.”In addition to the four limo tenders, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> is also supplying the cruise ships with two customised Jet Tender 28 SV units. The ‘SV’ stands for ‘Support Vessel,’ and the model is specifically designed to work in tandem with the limousine tenders, with an enhanced bow sun-pad, extensive storage, pantry, and premium features like a T-top.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396622/image/large-6c33afd5ceeb462bb96cd2592a9fa250.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396622">The flywheel effect&nbsp;As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> has expanded its offerings and capabilities, its workforce has grown accordingly and is now nearing 100 direct employees. In terms of business performance, the company has seen consistent growth, especially over the past two years since Luca Taccani joined the company. Annual turnover is currently distributed fairly equally across the waterjet and tender markets (50% and 40% respectively) with the remainder from spare parts and commissioning activities.&nbsp;Although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> builds its tenders in series, each sale is essentially a one-off transaction with an end client. Its propulsion products, on the other hand, can generate recurring clients that expect reliable and ongoing service. Naval procurement involving multiple waterjet units is an expanding sector for the company, for example. To meet this demand, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> has made a deliberate effort to ensure the availability of components, stocking spare parts for older models well beyond customary timelines – often for more than ten years.“We’ve focused strongly on spare parts and after-sales support with dedicated back-office staff for service management,” says Luca Taccani. “This long-term outlook not only boosts customer loyalty but has also proven financially advantageous. As raw material costs have risen sharply, having a ready stock of components means we’ve been able to avoid significant cost increases.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>’s trajectory over the past few years reflects a competitive company that is expanding its product range while also refining its operational efficiency and service capabilities. By focusing on technical innovation and long-term service, it has effectively created a “flywheel” effect, whereby small but consistent wins build momentum over time in a self-sustaining cycle of growth. Moreover, the brand’s entry into the limo tender market aims to demonstrate how serial production methodologies, when combined with proprietary propulsion and rigorous quality control, can challenge the prevailing bespoke approach.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396659/image/large-9f4ecad812d4f5c94c3664909275b1d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396659">

The landlocked yard building limousine tenders

Castoldi is entering the limousine tender market with the Jet Tender 34 Limo, combining waterjet technology with a serial-production approach.

The 28.72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">D Five</a> is currently on the market with Christopher Mosley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> and Maël Fiolet 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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275737/image/large-bfdd94504b5a0ff1ba8b21536e797bab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275737">Delivered in 2021 by the Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">D Five</a> is the flagship model of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>'s S-series. 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> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini Yacht Design</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Guida Design (Company)">Francesco Guida Design</a>. Her naval architecture was developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and carbon fibre superstructure, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=azimut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Azimut yacht for sale</a> has been used exclusively for private cruising since her delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275795/image/large-fb7dc69216e8915da0a60d6362a11af3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275795">From the outside, the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">D Five yacht for sale</a> presents a sleek and sporty profile, defined by a dark metallic hull contrasting her white superstructure. Her generous deck spaces include a foredeck lounge, flybridge retreat and an inviting fold-down beach club creating a direct access to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275800/image/large-d2c413371399c0d655949d6bc63b72ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275800">Her aft cockpit and flybridge offer guests several spots for dining, entertaining, and relaxing in the sun, making the yacht equally suited to short day trips and longer stays onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275798/image/large-51b0d3027870bc108a02afee12d0c5fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275798" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Stepping inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">D Five&nbsp;yacht for sale</a> features a split-level main saloon, creating a fluid indoor-outdoor living. Warm timber finishes, glossy surfaces and large windows that bathe the interiors in natural light all contribute to her bright and modern ambience. According to the broker, extensive storage and room for supplies support longer periods at sea without needing to resupply.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275801/image/large-2f2956eeae26da8b87f51d5acc83b0a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275801">With a beam of 6.34-metres and a volume spanning 155 GT, accommodation onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">yacht D Five for sale</a> is arranged for up to 11 guests across four staterooms. Dedicated quarters are also provided for a crew of four, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275805/image/large-9598d5bfb8222552d1a8ad9f3035afde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275805">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">yacht D Five for sale</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 28 knots and a top speed of 36 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275793/image/large-8a524678608acbbb13c67c4c0568d8de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275793">All images provided courtesy 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>.

29m Azimut motor yacht D Five for sale

The 28.72-metre Azimut yacht D Five is currently for sale. The flagship S10 motor yacht reaches 36 knots with spacious onboard living.


<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> has announced the launch of the first new 23.99-metre Swan 80 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> series from its shipyard in Pietarsaari, Finland. The Swan 80 yacht is the opening model in the Swan Maxi range and an evolution of the highly successful Swan 78 platform. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396571/image/large-443eccad33fbc877c7ada335794a362d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396571">First unveiled during the 2023 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>, the new Swan 80 also draws on the historic Swan 80 lineage. Designed under 24 metres, she aims to deliver the volume, presence and offshore capability of a significantly larger yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396572/image/large-5724f283d5a36c50398957a6f43875b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396572"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396573/image/large-eccfe9faf109deffa8fc30b242c08bdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396573"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> features the signature style of naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">Germán Frers</a>, with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a> and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Misa Poggi (Company)">Misa Poggi</a>. She displays a clean and low profile, with long uninterrupted deck spaces to create an agile sailing silhouette.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396575/image/large-32ff2a9d2b6588e5cbf577159ae0d874.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396575"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396574/image/large-1e422fa3e22f640e8f48864e0523d2e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396574"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> showcases a sophisticated interior design, which can be transformed into a versatile space. Her lounging area with a TV and daybed complements her spacious dining area, allowing for guests to relax. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396576/image/large-c6e5f3d80c21f5feb13f572a3e0c8f13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396576">Her technical areas have been integrated beneath her saloon sole, allowing for her to maximise volume while preserving a calm and uncluttered environment for all guests onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396585/image/large-e61f21af40f45cae451be7fccabbbc20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396585"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> features a forward master suite, a forward VIP stateroom and two aft guest staterooms, with one of her guest rooms able to be converted into a media lounge or an additional dining area. Her crew cabins are situated aft and have independent access, ensuring privacy and seamless service for guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396579/image/large-817c8b74465a36a0c2e4f144fe78853d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396579"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> combines foam-cored glass fibre reinforced epoxy with carbon fibre reinforcements, alongside sacrificial rudder tips, sealed structural compartments and multiple keel options, including deep fixed, shallow and telescopic lifting configurations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396580/image/large-90cb4c3341bdbdba2fe85bbd680d1e1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396580">She pairs a near flush teak deck which flows from her cockpit to stern, with her winches and controls positioned for handling in both short-handed and fully crewed configurations. Her cockpit can also be configured as a protected cruising lounge, an open racing space or a social terrace.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396583/image/large-8b3cbb1b7fe6813ad11ed89a8dd537f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396583">Her transform provides guests with a direct connection to the water by opening into a beach platform with integrated access to the swimming area and tender garage. &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> will make her world premiere at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2026">Cannes Yachting Festival 2026</a> and her sailing debut during the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo in September 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the yard with the rest of the fleet.&nbsp;

Elvi: First Swan 80 Maxi yacht launched

Nautor Swan has announced the launch of the first new 23.99-metre Swan 80 yacht Elvi series from its shipyard in Pietarsaari, Finland.

First 24m Nautor Swan 80 Maxi yacht Elvi launched

The 109-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O3109.0m (357'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">O3</a>, ex. Project Icecap/Project Shackleton, has been delivered to her owner from the shipyard's facility in Hamburg. The superyacht is now cruising the Danish coast, having briefly stopped in Kristiansand in Norway on route, and is currently anchored in Flenburg on the south west coast. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385756/image/large-55d770ba67f165c3682a05d06f089bca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385756">Originally announced in 2017, the superyacht was then resold in-build in 2022 and underwent significant changes under the supervision of the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Occam Marine (Company)">Occam Marine</a> who oversaw her construction of behalf of her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384315/image/large-c656645bce219c33e33273c7a4090898.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384315">Originally the superyachts exterior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt Ship Design (Company)">Salt Ship Design</a>, however since the resale the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino Design</a> have dramatically redesigned her, adding an additional deck to the aft of the yacht that features a helipad ontop. The superyacht's interiors are the work of Parisian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CG Design (Company)">CG Design</a> and have been kept tightly underwraps.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384314/image/large-9b4b8c9cd9bf8c33f745e7f938cdf2ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384314">Construction began at the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> Peene-Werft shipyard in Wolgast, Germany, before she was transferred to the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> Hamburg facility for outfitting in 2022, where she was completed in a floating drydock. &nbsp; &nbsp;Designed and built for expedition, the superyacht has an ice-class hull, expansive tender, toy and equipment storage, in addition to the commercial helipad on her aft upper deck. &nbsp;

Lürssen yacht O3 delivered

The Lurssen superyacht O3 has been delivered to her owner.

109m Lürssen superyacht O3, ex.Shackleton, delivered

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> has announced that the 49.98-metre 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> is preparing for her sea trials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396522/image/large-f97599b52b7c3e4adb33a5e23df0ca8b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396522">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/396523/image/large-9314ce312161350642ebea29231c6ef3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396523">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/396651/image/large-a603ef8da832512f7f449be519a433b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396649/image/large-205f426ce70968959dc26de7e55d1248.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396649">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. 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.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396652/image/large-546c42eb9478bab7a3c65d2890fd6cd3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396652"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396521/image/large-94b3294045e1a5ec9b8051e43a93085a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396521">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. 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/396654/image/large-02734840dc2a01b6adc255a522411d83.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396654"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396648/image/large-4000c45f762e6e39242191239693e51b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396648">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/396653/image/large-ab0cf674fd5eaebcc711944e0736c3cf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396653"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396520/image/large-bc3e170199cfcab010ffbf2bec2571f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396520">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.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">Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>.

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 prepares for sea trials

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has announced the sale of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto DOM 155/0146.9m (153'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2029">first hull in its new DOM155 series</a>. Measuring 46.9 metres in length, the yacht is scheduled for delivery in 2029 and was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Stefano Vafiadis</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382594/image/large-8e21c024562bf809d3fe206fd62c8a70.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382594">The project was commissioned by a highly experienced owner, with Building Captain Simon Mackay overseeing construction. The sale marks Mackay's second collaboration with the La Spezia-based shipyard. Interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leonardo Santi Design (Company)">Leonardo Santi</a> has been appointed to develop the yacht's bespoke interiors."We are very pleased with this sale, which comes just a few months after the project was first unveiled to the market earlier this year," said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> Chief Commercial Officer Fabio Ermetto.The DOM155 builds upon <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto's</a> ‘Roman domus at sea’ philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on spacious living areas and a seamless connection to the surrounding environment. Positioned below the 500 GT threshold the series is characterised by sculpted exterior lines and an aluminium construction. Moreover, it combines generous volumes with high performance, a shallow draught and extensive opportunities for owner customisation."The fact that the owner is already an enthusiast of our brand further confirms the growth path we are pursuing and the strength and credibility of our offering," added Fabio. "The DOM155 fits perfectly within this vision, embodying a yacht distinguished by a high degree of customisation, exceptional comfort and outstanding volumes. We are fully confident that it will establish itself as a benchmark in the under-500 GT segment."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396529/image/large-974aa645eaef7ef5909aa55ce81817ef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396529">One of the yacht's defining features is her stern arrangement, which incorporates a multifunctional wellness area complete with an infinity pool and a configurable beach club. Depending on owner requirements, the space can be arranged as a spa, gymnasium or additional tender garage. Elsewhere, full-height glazing and open-plan layouts are designed to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior living spaces.Accommodation is centred around a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck, complemented by four guest cabins below deck, with the option to add a fifth cabin if desired. Crew quarters have been carefully integrated to support efficient onboard operations. Crowning the yacht is a 130-square-metre sundeck offering uninterrupted panoramic views, alongside multiple lounge spaces and an additional swimming pool.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, the DOM155 is expected to reach a top speed of 16 knots.

First Baglietto DOM155 yacht sold

Baglietto has announced the sale of the first hull in its new DOM155 series.

First 47m Baglietto DOM155 superyacht sold

SuperYacht Times steps onboard the 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a>, currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>. With final availability remaining this summer from 1 to 30 September, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> will cruise the South of France, Monaco and Corsica, with Greece also a possibility under the YET scheme. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396536/image/large-4257306e7ff1b305b461d14458fe4331.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396536">Delivered in 2024 as part of the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s B.Now 50M series, she offers a refined sanctuary at sea designed around wellness and elevated living for the 2026 Mediterranean charter season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396546/image/large-7fddf15923c2049f4813079836d7813d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396546" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396541/image/large-874e5aa35be08cfb38204726932545df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396541" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti B.Now 50m superyacht Dyna® delivered (2024-06-20 14:00:00 +0200)">Read: Benetti B.Now 50m superyacht Dyna® delivered</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60803" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/50m-benetti-superyacht-dyna-r#managed-by-system" target="_blank"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396549/image/large-3c556360c9cef4349494d51d0405bbdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396549"></a>Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, while her interiors and naval architecture were designed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. &nbsp;Her Oasis Deck concept boasts amenities that are uncommon for a vessel this size, most notably her large main deck aft pool, which serves as a central entertainment area for guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396543/image/large-e3daca00b25eb3026106d0532ca616e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396543" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396550/image/large-088e9cc3768fc25179e16fb17ab91843.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396550" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Reinforcing an onboard experience anchored in rejuvenation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> guests can enjoy a spacious and serene spa, a massage room on the lower deck, with a sauna, a treatment area and steam shower, alongside dedicated gym equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396545/image/large-96124345e40d38781c6c2d1262291218.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396545"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396548/image/large-b1057713234562ec3d92e161c3ca7213.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396548" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The 499 GT yacht also boasts an outdoor cinema and a firepit forward on the upper deck for evenings under the stars. A selection of state-of-the-art water toys is complemented by a stylish <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Novamarine (Company)">Novamarine</a> Black Shiver chase boat, extending her exploration and entertainment capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396544/image/large-4e2be92e62159d20b5d3b832b065d4a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396544"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396569/image/large-739fd9d6ddca9db4200faf972a5c65f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396569">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> presents a light and airy aesthetic attributed by sand-toned hues and curated Italian artworks. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the open-plan main saloon, where the lounge seamlessly flows to the formal dining, emulating the ambience of a gallery. Her sophisticated yet inviting layout is curated to ensure intuitive movement and comfort throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396567/image/large-11f9f696b645b8efaac15b029c28fd1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396567"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396568/image/large-a80e499200d7c6a08dd55384c56d55ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396568">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> yacht for charter accommodates up to 12 guests across six staterooms, comprising a master suite, three double staterooms and two twin staterooms, all ensuite. Her sumptuous master suite benefits from a private balcony, as well as a spacious ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396561/image/large-f3c42979e69a343b6274847664c659f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396561"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396565/image/large-219f317e50a87002c14bb78a237423f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396565">Moreover, she accommodates a crew of 11 across five quarters. The crew provides a highly personalised charter experience, with service that includes tailored health guidance spanning nutrition to movement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396562/image/large-6f89bf5ec3bbb0a01c34518aefca7f9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396564/image/large-99ffe004019afc2cd27f0f686e84d7dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396564">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> cruises at 12 knots and reaches a top speed of 15 knots, with a range of approximately 4,500 nautical miles at cruising speed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396547/image/large-d4ae5b757ae1b26b0637ba252b1153a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396547"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396540/image/large-48d4de799da8b2ad626854ba5f7479b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396540">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>.

Onboard the 50m Benetti superyacht Dyna®

The 49.9m Benetti superyacht Dyna R is available for charter with Y.CO in the Mediterranean from May 2026.

Inside Dyna®: The 50m Benetti charter yacht designed as a floating wellness retreat

The 26.77-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> has been sold with Andrea Gallazzi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358752/image/large-08eac157a11d1569886deed3904ae603.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358752">Delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> Grande 27 Metri series and was previously known as Catalina. The yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a> and naval architecture developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> is characterised by sleek exterior lines, expansive glazing and generous outdoor living spaces. Her flybridge configuration provides multiple areas for dining, lounging and entertaining, while maintaining a strong connection to the sea.With a beam of 6.57-metres and an interior volume of 145 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Additional quarters are provided for a crew of three, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 28 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> had a last known asking price of €5,900,000. (Image courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">Marinemax</a>.)

27m Azimut motor yacht Scudo sold

 The 26.77-metre Azimut motor yacht Scudo has been sold in a deal involving IYC.

The 28.93-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/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> has been sold. Tony Lazzara of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> introduced the buyer, while Ariel Taubas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4682" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Americas (Company)">Sanlorenzo Americas</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371777/image/large-8d39369ff050e8dc3bd49f13f1565ee1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371777">Delivered in 2022, she features naval architecture penned in-house by her Italian builder. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a> took charge of the exterior design and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5443" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Patricia Urquiola (Company)">Studio Patricia Urquiola</a> crafted the interiors.At a volume of 180 GT, she can accommodate up to ten guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Guests can also enjoy the Jacuzzi in the foredeck of the yacht.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> is built with a GRP hull and superstructure and 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, giving her a top speed of 19 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> had a last known asking price of $8,700,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>.

Sanlorenzo yacht Legacy sold

The 28.93-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Legacy has been sold.

29m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Legacy sold

Following a successful first day at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, day two provided more insightful topics and discussions from expert panellists. The previous day also gave attendees the opportunity to network and connect with colleagues from across the industry in a Networking Dinner at Bar Du Port.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340245/image/large-4cc83781fbc10f08731e79142dce8353.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340245">You can catch up with everything that happened during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you missed from Day 1 of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 (2024-12-05 13:30:00 +0100)">day one of the Gulf Superyacht Summit here</a>.&nbsp;Day two included a welcome coffee event in the morning, before attendees and panellists took their seats for the first discussion below.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340246/image/large-4f57cd53c74444489f773e1105fee4f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340246">10:00 - 10:40 - Future of Marinas<ul><li>Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a></li><li>Oliver Rees, General Manager at M Marinas</li><li>Wyndham Tops, Senior Director of Marine and Marina at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Sea Global (Company)">Red Sea Global</a></li><li>Richard Haws, Head of Strategy at Smart Marinas</li><li>Katrina Poore, Assistant Vice President, AVP Marina</li></ul>This panel examined the region’s expanding marina infrastructure, focusing on both the opportunities and challenges associated with this growth. Discussions centred on whether these marinas can achieve full occupancy as functional hubs for yacht owners, or if they primarily serve as aesthetic enhancements to larger real estate projects.Dean Smith emphasised the importance of commercial strategies and creating marinas that are financially viable in the long term. Oliver Rees highlighted operational challenges, particularly in ensuring facilities meet the expectations of international yacht owners. Wyndham Tops addressed sustainability, sharing insights on how Red Sea Global balances luxury development with environmental preservation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340248/image/large-47f8a09ab21093124b82c020b0c7887a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340248">Richard Haws explored innovative solutions for smart marina management and strategies to maximise usage, while Katrina Poore discussed the integration of marinas into luxury developments, noting the growing appeal of waterfront living to developers and buyers alike.The panel concluded with a consensus that the region's marina developments must be thoughtfully planned and strategically managed to ensure they serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, aligning with the broader vision of regional growth and sustainability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340247/image/large-6a8913d7cf602fd9fcff070a2e9d700f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340247">10:40 - 11:05 - Building a 42-metre underwater superyacht<ul><li>Erik Hasselman, Commercial Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-Boat Worx B.V. (Company)">U-Boat Worx</a></li></ul>During this presentation Erik Hasselman, Commercial Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-Boat Worx B.V. (Company)">U-Boat Worx</a>, showcased the company’s groundbreaking advancements in underwater yacht technology. Known for its reputation in creating innovative projects, the Middle East served as an ideal backdrop for presenting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-Boat Worx B.V. (Company)">U-Boat Worx</a>’s vision of a next-generation underwater yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340273/image/large-2ccbce43d377f95d4ef96f07de19cdf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340273">Hasselman detailed how this revolutionary concept combines cutting-edge submarine technology with luxury yacht design, offering owners and guests an unparalleled underwater experience. He explored the technical and engineering challenges of building such a vessel, emphasising how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-Boat Worx B.V. (Company)">U-Boat Worx</a> leverages Dutch expertise to overcome these complexities.The discussion also touched on the growing appeal of unique and experiential features in the luxury yachting market. Hasselman explained how underwater yachts align with the region’s drive for innovation and ambition to deliver world-leading projects. Attendees gained insights into the design, functionality and potential applications of this innovative yacht, which is poised to redefine underwater exploration and expand the boundaries of luxury travel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340254/image/large-f33429b50575c060a28a97119e77b63f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340254">11:45 - 12:20 -Insights on new wealth from other luxury markets (yachting, planes, cars &amp; real estate)<ul><li>Liberty Jones, Senior Vice President, Luxury at Frame Publicity</li><li>Daniella Budden, Co-Founder and Partner of Forté Aviation Consultants FZCO</li><li>Charlie King, Partner at Allsopp &amp; Allsopp Group</li><li>Michael Breman, Sales Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a></li></ul>This panel explored how evolving client demands are shaping the approaches of industries such as yachting, private aviation, luxury automobiles, and real estate. Charlie King began by emphasising the significant changes seen in both clients and products, driven by shifting preferences and expectations. Liberty Jones added that personalisation is now paramount, particularly in the Middle East and Gulf regions, where luxury brands must tailor their approach to better resonate with local consumers.Daniella Budden provided insights into the private aviation sector, noting stark regional differences. In Europe, smaller jets are often preferred by CEOs for quick business trips, while in the Gulf, larger jets prioritising comfort dominate the market. She also highlighted the regulatory constraints in the Gulf that limit spontaneous jet travel. Meanwhile, Michael Breman discussed how the yachting industry targets a much smaller group of UHNWIs compared to other luxury markets, requiring a highly focused strategy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340264/image/large-a318dc6a8f5735a707e873fbf4b9ebbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340264">Collaboration emerged as a recurring theme. Liberty emphasised the importance of working across industries and tapping into multigenerational wealth, particularly among younger clients. Charlie shared examples of successful partnerships with jewellery and watch brands, moving away from traditional open-house events towards experience-based collaborations. Daniella identified untapped potential between private aviation and yachting, given their shared client base. Charlie also highlighted his private office initiative designed to better serve UHNWIs.The discussion turned to how each industry maintains trust in highly competitive markets. Daniella stressed the importance of relationship-building, while Liberty highlighted the Gulf’s shifting preference from ostentatious displays of wealth to understated luxury. She suggested art collaborations as a way for the yachting industry to create synergies with other sectors. Michael noted that while yachting can learn from the mechanics of other luxury industries, shipyards often operate with much smaller budgets.Finally, communication tools were briefly discussed, with panellists agreeing that WhatsApp has become a primary method of client engagement, preferred over traditional email for its immediacy and convenience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340265/image/large-9885ba85f1bd1cf160f338aa2256d66b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340265">12:20 - 13:00 - Dimitris Angelakos on Building a Yacht Charter Fleet<ul><li>Dimitris E. Angelakos, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Angel Yachts Co. (Company)">Angel Yachts</a></li></ul>Dimitris Angelakos’ provided valuable insights into the distinctions between private and commercial yachts and the challenges of managing a successful charter business. Angelakos began by sharing his personal background and cultural influences, setting the stage for his approach to yacht charter management.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340268/image/large-80a5898471fb3eaf7b4adfb2898c99ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340268">A key focus of the discussion was the need to clearly differentiate private yachts, designed to meet the specific requirements of individual owners, from commercial yachts intended for charter use. Angelakos emphasised that commercial yachts must cater to broader market needs and be optimised for generating revenue. Drawing on his experience managing merchant ships, he discussed how lessons from the commercial shipping industry could be applied to the leisure yachting sector.Angelakos also explored the business potential of yachts, viewing them not just as assets for leisure but as viable commercial ventures. He addressed the practical considerations of making a charter fleet profitable, stressing the importance of professional crew management. According to Angelakos, a well-trained and experienced crew is essential for delivering the high standards of service that charter clients expect, thereby ensuring repeat business and long-term success.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/340269/image/large-9e9fc0cee2376c5984af362e554aca7a.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20241209%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20241209T155429Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=f76d89f015b2ec5f4b79dba2febc200aa22403da1c355bdb1938861932b6b17f" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340269">14:30 - 15:30 - The Red Sea Opportunity<ul><li>Rayan Bukhari, General Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a></li><li>Txema Rubio, Commercial Director, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Group (Company)">MB92 Group</a></li><li>Vienna Eleuteri, CEO Senior Advisor at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">Saudi Red Sea Authority</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Bahi Naguib, Operations Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix Maritime Agency (Company)">Felix Maritime Agency</a></li></ul>This panel explored the growing opportunities to develop the Red Sea region and surrounding areas into a premier winter yachting destination, with a focus on the ambitious projects underway in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Discussions highlighted the potential for these developments to reshape the yachting calendar and attract international attention.Rayan Bukhari from Hill Robinson outlined the operational challenges and opportunities associated with establishing a reliable winter yachting destination. Txema Rubio of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Group (Company)">MB92 Group</a> discussed how infrastructure improvements in the region could support superyacht servicing and maintenance, boosting the appeal of the Red Sea for long-term cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340256/image/large-11cb5b9c6f6a502762052f87751457f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340256">Vienna Eleuteri from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7269" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudi Red Sea Authority (Company)">Saudi Red Sea Authority</a> highlighted the importance of sustainability, emphasising how Saudi Arabia’s developments aim to balance luxury tourism with environmental preservation. Lastly, Bahi Naguib of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix Maritime Agency (Company)">Felix Maritime Agency</a> discussed logistical considerations for establishing the Red Sea as a seamless yachting hub, including customs and cruising permits.The panel concluded with a shared optimism about the Red Sea’s potential to become a top-tier winter yachting destination, leveraging its strategic location, ambitious projects and focus on innovation and sustainability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319920/image/large-04abaf583e400f324d9b145b24624fbd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319920"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332007/image/large-faf6d80dca3c2ee05f20bec3aeabac03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332007">

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024: A full summary of day 2

Following a successful first day, we take a look at everything that happened during day two of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024.

A full summary of Day 2 of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024

United Arab Emirates

The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024, previously known as The International Superyacht Summit was acquired by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> in May 2022. &nbsp; This 2-day annual event 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; Not only is the region establishing itself as a superyacht hub, but also Dubai aims to become the crypto capital of the world. With a lot of new wealth being created in this market sector, the region will also be of growing importance to yacht builders and brokers looking to engage with new clients.

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