2015 November

News Archive

Limassol Marina hosting increasing number of Luxury Private and Charter Yachts

November 13, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nestled in Cyprus as the only superyacht marina on the island, Limassol Marina has welcomed more than 50 luxury private and charter yachts since its official opening in 2013. The marina can easily host 650 yachts, measuring up to 110m in LOA. ... read full story

Take a look at 2nd Monaco Yacht Show 2015 Awards Winners

November 13, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Videos showing this year's Monaco Yacht Show Awards winners, including such striking vessels as mega yacht SILVER FAST by Silver Yachts awarded as the finest new yacht. ... read full story

NEW Deep-Sea Sport Utility Yacht NEMO project ready to be built

November 13, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 44m NEMO superyacht concept represents the first model of a Nemo series, beautifully designed by Fulvio De Simoni for the French shipyard, Ocea Yacht. This striking deep-sea commuter with long-range capabilities boasts unprecedented open spaces compared to the size. ... read full story

Breath-taking 64m Mega Yacht KRAKEN concept by Gray Design

November 13, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The video and renderings of the striking 64m catamaran KRAKEN concept, unveiled by Gray Design from Sweden. This impressive vessel spreads over four amazing decks and can achieve speeds of 35 knots. ... read full story

Latest photos of Imposing 156m Superyacht OMAR by Lurssen preparing for launch

November 13, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

More photos of the breath-taking 156m mega yacht OMAR (project name), nearing her launch at Lurssen in Germany. Once delivered, she will be the fourth largest yacht in the world. ... read full story

Third edition of Qatar International Boat Show 2015 opens its doors

November 12, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Inaugurated on November 10, the currently running Qatar International Boat Show is hosting no fewer than 85 boats on display, including such luxury superyachts as Majesty 135 yacht. The week-long event also features a host of activities for even the most discerning maritime enthusiasts. ... read full story

Inaugural Boat Builders Awards 2015 Finalists

November 12, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first Boat Builders Awards 2015 finalists have been announced, including such outstanding luxury yacht builders as Baltic Yachts, Monte Carlo Yachts, Sunreef, as well as Azimut. The winners will be unveiled on the second day of METS, running next week. ... read full story

New Numarine 30XP Series Motor Yacht Hull #1 under construction

November 12, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 30XP Series super yacht Hull #1 is currently in build at the Numarine shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey. Due to be launched in 2017, she has been superbly penned by Can Yalman. ... read full story

Azimut Yachts attending Qatar International Boat Show 2015 with Four Superyachts on display

November 12, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The currently running Qatar International Boat Show hosts four luxury vessels built by Azimut Yachts: Azimut Grande 95RPH superyacht, Azimut 77S yacht, Azimut 80, as well as Azimut 88. ... read full story

Significant and intense stage of activities at Arcadia Yachts

November 12, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Arcadia Yachts have proudly announced the sale of the first Arcadia 100 yacht to an Italian Owner, as well as the sale of Arcadia 85 yacht hull no. 11 to a Peruvian Owner. The Italian shipyard is currently working on the construction of six vessels. ... read full story

High end superyacht interior design studio KATHARINA RACZEK DESIGN celebrates two very successful years

November 12, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been very successful two years for the Hamburg-based design studio KATHARINA RACZEK DESIGN working on interiors across the superyacht, residential and aviation realms. The career of the studio's founder Katharina Raczek started at the prestigious superyacht design firm Newcruise. ... read full story

Dramatically beautiful 51m Heesen Superyacht MySky in Alaska

November 12, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

An amazing video showing the 2014-launched motor yacht My Sky (Project Paloma, YN 16551) underway in the fantastic Alaska yacht holiday location. This striking 51-metre vessel was built by Heesen Yachts to a design by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. ... read full story

Outstanding Feadship Motor Yacht LADY INDIA with interior refit by Versteegh-Design

November 11, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sold last March, the beautiful 38,55m (126’5’’) super yacht LADY INDIA (ex Katrion, #665) by Feadship has recently undergone an extensive interior refit, carried out by Dutch interior design agency Versteegh-Design as their first superyacht interior refit project. ... read full story

Majestic Hoek-designed Super Yacht ELFJE Victorious in ISS Design Awards 2015

November 11, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Beautifully penned by Hoek Design, luxury sailing yacht ELFJE received the ISS Design Award 2015 for best sailing yacht in the category 40m+ as well as the best interior award. This breath-taking ketch was built in 2014 by Royal Huisman. ... read full story

Eye-catching Brenta 80 DC Sailing Superyacht COOL BREEZE Winner of the Boat of the Year 2015 Award

November 11, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Boat of the Year 2015 award went to the striking Brenta 80 DC sailing yacht COOL BREEZE, built to the highest quality by Michael Schmidt and developed in collaboration with architect Sir David Chipperfield. ... read full story

Beautiful classic interiors of New Sunreef 74 Sailing Yacht LUCY Z (LZ)

November 11, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The brand new Sunreef 74 sailing catamaran Lucy Z (LZ) boasts beautiful classic interiors with authentic marine decor - the result of a close collaboration between the yard’s in-house design office led by its Director – Joanna Szulc and Dana Avriel – designer and architect appointed by the Client. ... read full story

Beautiful 57m Trinity Motor Yacht LADY SARA leaving Fort Lauderdale

November 11, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the 2012-delivered superyacht LADY SARA (ex Lady Linda, T050) by Trinity Yachts underway in Florida's Fort Lauderdale. Measuring 57m in LOA, this well-sized vessel provides deluxe accommodation to up to 12 guests. ... read full story

Further shortlist success for Stylish SILVER FAST Yacht at IY&A Awards 2016

November 11, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The imposing 77m Silver Yachts motor yacht SILVER FAST has reached a further shortlist success in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2016 in the ‘Interior Design – Power Yacht’ category. The vessel boasts such notable features as on-water Beach Club space with beauty salon, massage room, customised sauna and gym area. ... read full story

Imposing 76m Lurssen Mega Yacht NORTHERN STAR spotted in Fort Lauderdale

November 11, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the impressive 76m Lurssen motor yacht NORTHERN STAR in Florida's Fort Lauderdale, following her participation in the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2015. The 2009-launched vessel can sleep up to 12 guests in pure luxury. ... read full story

Luxury Mega Yacht GRACE E by Vitruvius Yachts receives coveted ISS Award 2015

November 11, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring impressive 73m in LOA, the breath-taking GRACE E yacht by Vitruvius Yachts has won the Best Power Yacht in the 65m+ award at the International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design Awards 2015. Delivered last year, she was built by Picchiotti shipyard to a design by Philippe Briand. ... read full story

New video of Mondomarine SF40 Yacht SERENITY

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A great video introducing the latest Mondomarine SF40 super yacht SERENITY that made her world debut at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show. She has been superbly penned by Luca Vallebona. ... read full story

LG Hausys involved in luxury interiors of Superyacht SELENA by Van der Valk – Continental Yachts

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

UK-based company LG Hausys was heavily involved in the interiors of the fabulous Wim van der Valk Continental II 2300 yacht SELENA. The interiors boasts amazing acres of wood, mixed with steel, leather and HI-MACS® details. ... read full story

Exciting New Sunseeker 131 Yacht to make her world debut at London Boat Show 2016

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Next year's London Boat Show will be marked by the world premiere of the brand new Sunseeker 131 Yacht, set to be launched at the event as the largest yacht ever. Standard accommodation layout is for 10 guests in 5 cabins. ... read full story

New 64m Motor Yacht SOMETHING COOL by Hakvoort with delivery in 2017

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Renderings of the new 64m mega yacht SOMETHING COOL, currently under construction at Hakvoort to a design by Horacio Bozzo, with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design and interior design by Sinot Yacht Design. ... read full story

Private Luxury Jet Charter Company LunaJets Obtains the ARGUS Broker Certification

November 10, 2015

Written by Eva Belanyiova

LunaJets becomes the first private jet online booking platform to obtain the ARGUS Broker Certification outside of the United States - a testimony to excellent service, code of ethics and operational procedures in organising bespoke private luxury jet charters. ... read full story

Eye-catching 57m Feadship Luxury Yacht HALO spotted in Gibraltar

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 57m superyacht HALO (hull 810), spotted in Gibraltar. This striking vessel was built by Feadship to a design by Eidsgaard Design, with interior design by Bernardi Peschard. ... read full story

Luxury Superyacht MAJESTY 135 by Gulf Craft – The Largest Yacht on Display at Qatar International Boat Show 2015

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The striking 41m super yacht Majesty 135 by Gulf Craft is currently being showcased at the Qatar International Boat Show as the largest yacht on display. The event has opened its doors today, and will run until November 14, 2015. ... read full story

WORLDWIDE WELLNESS Offers Luxury Wellbeing Services for Yacht Charter Guests

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Founded by Nichole Knapp, Worldwide Wellness is a new company created to provide personal wellness, fitness and nutrition services to luxury charter yachts anywhere in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the West Coast of US & Mexico. ... read full story

Great video of Beautiful 56m Superyacht SEANNA by Delta Marine

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

An amazing video showing the impressive 56m Delta Marine super yacht SEANNA (ex Newvida, Gallant Lady), originally launched in 2001, and beautifully refitted by Rybovich Shipyard in 2013/14. ... read full story

Launch of Second Open Ocean 750 Expedition Catamaran ADVENTUM

November 10, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The second Open Ocean 750 Expedition Catamaran ADVENTUM has been successfully launched. Built by Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing and designed by Du Toit Yacht Design in Cape Town, South Africa, this beautiful vessel is perfect for such popular yacht charter destinations as Mozambique and the Seychelles. ... read full story

Eye-catching Mangusta 130 Motor Yacht HAPPY DAY spotted in Fort Lauderdale

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the lovely Mangusta 130 super yacht HAPPY DAY (ex Forever One) underway in the popular Florida yacht vacation destination - Fort Lauderdale. She was displayed at the 2015 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. ... read full story

Spectacular Australia and South Pacific Yacht Charter aboard 42m Charter Yacht ANDA

November 09, 2015

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The striking and luxurious charter yacht ANDA is currently available for adventurous Australian motor yacht holidays to find Western and Northern Australia's treasures, get to know the Kimberley region as well as the rest of the South Pacific. ... read full story

Amazing Superyacht Models on display at FLIBS 2015

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A great collection of the breath-taking superyacht models on display at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2015, attended by such outstanding builders as Nobiskrug, Lurssen, Heessen, Amels, to name but a few. ... read full story

Breath-taking Mangusta Oceano 55 Yacht

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video introducing the new Mangusta Oceano 55 superyacht, comfortably sleeping up to twelve guests and a crew of up to eleven, whilst still ensuring supreme privacy and freedom of movement. ... read full story

Striking Mangusta GranSport 48 Yacht

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video introducing the all-new Mangusta GranSport 48 superyacht - a true thoroughbred with an elegant, reassuring soul. ... read full story

Latest images of First Arcadia 100 Yacht revealed by Arcadia Yachts at FLIBS 2015

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The latest images of the first Arcadia 100 yacht, in build at Arcadia Yachts in Italy. The shipyard is already working on the second hull. ... read full story

New Superyacht Hatteras 90 unveiled at FLIBS 2015

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the new Hatteras 90 superyacht, revealed by Hatteras Yachts at this year's Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. She is expected to make her world premiere at the 2017 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. ... read full story

New Darwin Class 102’ Explorer Superyacht ACALA presented by Cantiere delle Marche at FLIBS 2015

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Cantiere delle Marche proudly presented the brand new Darwin Class 102' explorer yacht ACAL at the just concluded Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. This beautiful explorer offers deluxe accommodation across five well appointed cabins. ... read full story

Video: Official launch of Thailand Yacht Show attended by Luxury Charter Yacht OCEAN EMERALD

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the official launch of the Thailand Yacht Show, dedicated to luxury superyacht charters. The event was attended by luxury charter yacht OCEAN EMERALD - the first vessel to have been presented with the new one-year Superyacht Charter License. ... read full story

Thailand Yacht Show set to become major regional platform for global superyacht charter industry

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

February 2016 will see the five star Ao Po Grand Marina host the inaugural Thailand Yacht Show, dedicated to luxury superyacht charter. The event is expected to welcome such beautiful vessels as the 41m charter yacht Ocean Emerald, as well as the 51m charter yacht Dunia Baru. ... read full story

New Marshall Islands YET Program for France and Monaco Superyacht Charters

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Monaco Yacht Show saw the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime (RMI) Administrator unveil a new program for superyacht charters called YET (Yachts Engaged in Trade), currently limited to France and Monaco. ... read full story

Launch of New C.Boat 27SC – S Version Motor Yacht DON MICHELE

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Last month saw the Italian builder, C.Boat, launch the all-new 27Sc - S Version superyacht DON MICHELE, an ecologically sustainable vessel, boasting the exclusive Green Plus Platinum certification issued by RINA. ... read full story

New 156m Mega Yacht OMAR by LURSSEN

November 09, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Photos of the impressive 156m (512') motor yacht OMAR (project name) by Lurssen, spotted by DrDuu in her floating dock, which is now open. She is expected to be handed over withing the next year. ... read full story

Beautiful Hatteras 80 Charter Yacht KNOT TIDE underway

November 06, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the lovely Hatteras 80 charter KNOT TIDE (ex Susan B) underway, while leaving the fantastic Florida yacht holiday destination - Fort Lauderdale. She provides up to 8 guests with utmost in luxury. ... read full story

Two American Yacht Debuts for Ferretti Group at FLIBS 2015

November 06, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two luxury vessels by Ferretti Group are currently making their US premiere at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show: Ferretti 550 yacht and Riva 88' Florida superyacht, the latter representing the first convertible motor yacht. ... read full story

Sporty and elegant RIVA 76’ Perseo Yacht

November 06, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

An amazing video introducing the striking RIVA 76' Perseo yacht, boasting sporty features and elegance, further highlighted by the over 40 square meters of glazed surfaces. ... read full story

New Motor Yacht HATTERAS 90 revealed by Hatteras Yachts at FLIBS 2015

November 06, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new super yacht Hatteras 90 has been unveiled by Hatteras Yachts during the currently running Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. This beautiful vessel is expected to make its premiere at the 2017 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. ... read full story

Interior images of Newly Launched WIDER 150 Super Yacht GENESI

November 06, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The interior photos of the recently launched WIDER 150 motor yacht GENESI (project name), providing deluxe accommodation in five elegant cabins. ... read full story

Great news for Northwest America Yacht Charter – Up to 180 Days of Tax Free Cruising in Washington

November 06, 2015

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Excellent news for yachting in Washington, in Northwest America with a new law, valid as of September 1st, 2015, allowing yachts registered as an LLC to stay in Washington waters for up to 180 days tax-free. Yacht charterers and holidaymakers wanting to visit the San Juan Islands and the surrounding areas have now a possibility of staying longer, in comparison to the previous 60 days. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo attending FLIBS 2015 with Five ‘Made-to-Measure’ Superyachts on display

November 06, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The currently running Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2015 is hosting five striking superyachts built by Sanlorenzo: SL96, SL106, SD112, SL118 and SD126 - each built to accommodate the requests of her American owner. ... read full story

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