Ithaka Yacht News & Events

Netherlands

Rotterdam Boat Show 2023 will feature the most prestigious yachts, suppliers and tenders from shipyards all over the world. The Marina de Rotterdamsche Admiraliteit, located in the bustling centre of Rotterdam, will be transformed into a chic exhibition location exhibiting various elements of luxury watersports and boating.

Rotterdam Boat Show 

Infinity yacht cruising through Rotterdam

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Italy

In April, Marina Genova will host the third edition of Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days 2023. The event is dedicated to the exhibition and discussion of yachts both available for charter and for sale, and provides an opportunity for brokers, yacht owners, captains, and potential new clients to meet.

Sea You - Marina Genova 2023

Marina Genova - Sea You 2022

Sea You - Yacht Sales & Charter Days

France

Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille 2023 is a sailing regatta spanning five days, with participants competing in diverse challenging coastal courses. The event provides more than just racing, offering contestants and guests the opportunity to attend evening concerts and beach parties, and explore St Barth’s fine dining scene, great shopping culture and marvellous beaches.

Day two of Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille 2022

 Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille logo

Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille - 2023

Bella Mente yacht at  Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille logo

Spain

Held in Marina Port Vell Barcelona, the MYBA Charter Show 2023 celebrates yachting, bringing together the world’s leading luxury charter professionals to assess some of the finest yachts available for charter. The event focuses on charter and will be filled with enlightening seminars and endless networking possibilities.

MYBA charter show 2019

MYBA Charter Show logo

MYBA Charter Show - 2023

The Palma International Boat Show 2023 opens the Mediterranean nautical season from Palma’s Moll Vell, in the centre of the island’s capital. The show will feature some of the finest superyachts on the international brokerage and charter market.

Palma Superyacht Village

Palma International Boat Show Logo

Palma International Boat Show

Singapore

ONE˚15 Marina

Singapore Yachting Festival

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

Greece

The Mediterranean Yacht Show 2023 is a targeted trade show for yachting professionals, and will be returning in April as one of the largest shows in the world exhibiting professional crewed yachts from this part of the world.

Mediterranean Yacht Show 2022 

Mediterranean Yacht Show

Turkey

The TYBA Charter Show 2023 returns in May, hosted by the renowned D-Marin in Turkey. The event will be located in Gocek, a beautiful town emerging as a new hot-spot for Turkish yachting. The TYBA Charter Show offers attendees the opportunity to view some of the greatest yachts in the region and network with fellow yachting industry professionals.

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2019

TYBA Yacht Charter Show

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 20222 at D Marin Gozek 

Australia

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023 is one of Australia’s most popular boating events. With over 45,000 visitors in attendance, there is plenty to do, with the show featuring luxurious superyachts, the latest-and-greatest boating tech and equipment, and endless activities allowing for ample family-fun.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show logo

The Venice Boat Show 2023, held in the historic Arsenale of Venice, is one of the main international boating events. In addition to showcasing numerous yachts and superyachts, the show will also provide themed conferences, exhibitions, art installations, regattas, and has a family-friendly approach, with educational activities for children.

Venice Boat Show

Venice Boat Show logo

Venice Boat Show - 2021

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 will be returning in June for its 16th edition, held in the glorious waters surrounding Sardinia. Organised by the YCCS, with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the regatta is open to sailing yachts of over 27 metres and multihulls of over 15 metres, and is a week filled with superb competitive racing.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 Day 4

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

Magic Carpet Cubed yacht at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 Day 4

Portofino Regate di Primavera 2023 is an invitation-only sailing event filled with some of the best-known Italian boat manufacturers. The regatta returns in June, and will include all of the traditional events, as well as a few new ones. The season’s most important event, the Rolex Giraglia, comprises three days of inshore racing from Sanremo/Saint-Tropez to Genoa.

Portofino Regate di Primavera 

Portofino Regate di Primavera - 2023

Twin Soul B yacht sailing in the Portofino Regate di Primavera 

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 - Day 1 

The Superyacht Cup Palma 

Malta

The Malta Maritime Law Association, together with the Malta Chamber, will be hosting the second edition of the Malta Superyacht Symposium 2023 in July. The event aims to showcase and analyse Malta’s superyacht industry, looking at its achievements over the years. Last year’s event was a huge success, with over 170 delegates from an array of industry sectors offering insight on various topics.

Malta Superyacht Symposium 2022

Malta Superyacht Symposium

Maxi Yacht Rolex Club is an iconic sailing regatta which dates back to 1980, its partnership with title sponsor Rolex commencing in 1984. Every year, the regatta offers an insight into the quality of boats and sailors in attendance, packed with highly demanding courses.

29th edition Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship

Hosted in the heart of the French Riviera, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 welcomes boating enthusiasts to join the meeting point of some of the most beautiful yachts and sailboats in the global fleet. Representatives from renowned shipyards, yachting media, leading brokerage houses and the wider industry will be in attendance, providing information and networking opportunities.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2022

Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023

Cannes Yachting Festival

Princess X95/01 yacht in sea trial in Plymouth

Princess X95 yacht

Ithaka

The first Princess X95 superyacht has taken to the water in Plymouth and commenced sea trials. First revealed in 2018, the 29.11-metre all-GRP vessel is the first model from the new 'Superfly' class of yacht from the British shipyard and is the design work of British naval architecture office <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski</a> and the Italian design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pininfarina (Company)">Pininfarina.</a><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120714/image/large-c8c330c68c136166aa5ee9037ce85f81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120714">With its performance being tested during gruelling sea trials, the X95's new hull designed in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski&nbsp;</a>evolves the deep-V concept in order to provide 15% improved efficiency with additional stability in all sea conditions. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120712/image/large-4b63e2ce6d7a8ea77333313e775574f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120712">Furthermore, her wave-piercing bow extends the waterline forward and provides a fine, high deadrise entry. The benefits of this bow shape are further enhanced by extending the hull surfaces aft under the bathing platform.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120917/image/large-09be95939f6cb99636a6fde44facc963.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120917">In addition, this enables the hull to have a smooth transition from highly-efficient low cruising speeds to maximum speed whilst maintaining optimum trim angle and ride comfort in all sea conditions: aspects which will be put to the test during her sea trials. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/61277/image/large-db78249a5653c63f114caea386205867.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61277">As part of this 'Super Flybridge' concept, the layout of the Princess X95 provides 10% more outdoor space and 40% more indoor space than a traditional motor yacht. In total, the Super Flybridge is almost 22 metres, which is more than double the length of a typical flybridge on a yacht of this size. &nbsp;<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/61270/image/large-0257660f3b0d7f50a87390f866005358.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61270"><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/61274/image/large-222cbe8110e6b21d7d08cbfb5ce398a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61274">On board, guest accommodation for up to eight can be found on the lower deck, comprising a full-beam master stateroom amidships and two twin and one double VIP suite forward. A crew of four is also housed on board. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/61275/image/large-e74e187286750f3354a404e1c46d1dea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61275">The Princess X95 is powered by twin MAN V12 engines with a total of 3800hp which give her a maximum speed range of 24-26 knots. Designed with longer journeys in mind, she also comes equipped with a long-distance 13,400-litre fuel tank. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/61268/image/large-bd1c61de642e81e0578b3b17785f0bdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61268">

First Princess X95 begins sea trials in Plymouth

See the first Princess X95 superyacht in action on sea trials in Plymouth. 

First revealed in 2018 as an exciting new long-range model in the British builder's superyacht lineup, the hard work behind the scenes on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts’</a> secretive new-generation <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/7840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X9529.11m (95'6&quot;)">X95</a> project finally took shape last week as the vessel was unveiled for the first time in Plymouth at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> shipyard. This new ‘Superfly’ class of yacht is the design work of British naval architecture office <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski</a> and Italian design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pininfarina (Company)">Pininfarina</a>.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/112888/image/large-21a4aac08d396507745fe4e9284a1c03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112888">The studios worked together to design a contemporary yet functional yacht with adventure in mind for owners who wish to spend significant time aboard and explore cruising grounds further afield. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/7840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X9529.11m (95'6&quot;)">X95</a>'s new hull designed in partnership with <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/olesinski">Olesinski&nbsp;</a>evolves the deep-V concept to provide 15% improved efficiency with additional stability in all sea conditions.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/61374/image/large-8219d4eb1ceb81a489e90bda0444ae6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61374">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/7840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X9529.11m (95'6&quot;)">X95</a> is equipped with a wave-piercing bow that extends the waterline forward and provides a fine, high deadrise entry. The benefits of this bow shape are further enhanced by extending the hull surfaces aft under the bathing platform. As a result, the hull will transition smoothly from highly efficient low cruising speeds to maximum speed whilst maintaining optimum trim angle and ride comfort in all sea conditions.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/61372/image/large-0cc35132c26aa7b097a1a342efc63468.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61372">Thanks to the 'Super Flybridge' concept, the layout provides 10% more outdoor space and 40% more indoor space than a traditional motor yacht and mirrors recent innovations from luxury automotive brands who have developed crossover models, according to the shipyard. In total, the Super Flybridge stretches almost 22 metres, more than double the length of a typical flybridge on a yacht this size.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/61268/image/large-bd1c61de642e81e0578b3b17785f0bdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61268">The lengthened main deck creates room for a particularly spacious galley and dinette area and can alternatively be built as a luxurious master suite or observation lounge. As standard, all guest accommodations are located on the lower deck, with the master stateroom taking the midships full-beam position with two twin and one double VIP suite all placed forward. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/47165/image/large-7b6e9a49ce9bbafd0e739b001ef32efd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47165"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/47164/image/large-5893b85f37e532d5beb9c18c91fcc111.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47164">Powered by two MAN V12 engines, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/7840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess X9529.11m (95'6&quot;)">X95</a> has a maximum speed range of 24-26 knots. The vessel was created with longer voyages in mind and comes equipped with a long-distance 13,400-litre fuel tank to facilitate this.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/61271/image/large-32e6ee4e09e7bb852616b23915cdaab8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61271"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/61270/image/large-0257660f3b0d7f50a87390f866005358.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/61270">

First Princess X95 superyacht launched 

The first Princess X95 launched in Plymouth last week as the British shipyard's innovative new generation of long-range superyachts. 