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New Images of the Alloy World Explorer AY44 Yacht

August 13, 2010

Alloy Yachts have recently sent us new renderings of the Rene Van der Velden designed Explorer Yacht AY44, which we would like to share with you.

Alloy Yacht Explorer Yacht AY44 - Image courtesy of Alloy Yachts


Alloy Yachts have started the construction of this magnificent new design in July, following the release of their 44 metre sailing yacht Imagine II

Alloy Yachts AY44 World Explorer Yacht - Image courtesy of Alloy Yachts

World Explorer AY44 motoryacht is scheduled to reach the oceans without any compromise to comfort and safety. She is projected to be launched in 2012.

Exterior rendering of the AY44 MotorYacht - Image courtesy of Alloy Yachts

The 39.16 metre explorer AY44 will have her interior designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon and her Owner is represented by Peter Wilson. She is planned to have 2xCaterpillar C32 Acert “C” rated engines, beam of 8.8 metres and a draft of 2.7 metres.

World Explorer AY44 superyacht - Image courtesy of Alloy Yachts

We look forward to further development and will be promptly bringing you any news about this new Alloy Yachts World Explorer AY44.

Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile

August 11, 2010

Due to the success of the 2009 Taste of Chile program the owners of superyacht Atmosphere are offering a ‘2010 Taste of Chile program’ where World renowned chefs give life to a unique culinary experience hosted but Nomads of the Seas and Guillermo Rodriquez aboard the motor yacht Atmosphere in Patagonia.

Superyacht Atmosphere is providing the opportunity for charter guests to enjoy the skill of celebrated national and international chefs who are redefining modern gastronomy using local ingredients matched with exceptional iconic wines and extraordinary landscape.

Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile

Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile

There are three ‘taste of Chile’ programs on offer running from October 8-11, 14-17 and from November 4-7,where renowned chefs and cheese makers will be invited onboard superyacht Atmosphere to share their expertise.

“The world-renowned chefs give life to a unique culinary program hosted by Nomads of the Seas and Guillermo Rodríguez, interpreting the best of Chile’s natural delights aboard the expedition motor yacht Atmosphere. Tasting Chile is helping to redefine the concept of modern cuisine that has, until now, been confined to a specific physical place and time, therefore constricting the opportunity to savour culinary masterpieces through multiple senses. Chile’s green Patagonia serves as the platform for an experience that blends the best of the region’s cuisine, culture and adventures.”

Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile

Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile

Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile

Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile

The expedition and culinary charter unfurls via air, land and sea under a banner of planned improvisation to ensure that the itinerary and activities are tailored to the specific interests of guests, weather conditions, and site accessibility. The combination of the chefs’ diverse multi-ethnic experiences and talents gives rise to a truly unique cultural and culinary exchange that aims to preserve traditional Chilean products and recipes while emphasizing innovation. Each and every sensory expedition on motor yacht Atmosphere into the secret life of Patagonia is led by acclaimed Chilean chef, Guillermo Rodríguez.

The best wines have been chosen for the Taste of Chile program which is perfectly paired with the Gastronomy. The wines have been chosen by Alejandro Farías, one of Chile’s best sommeliers from different Chilean vineyards, many of them are not known to mass consumers.

Superyacht Atmosphere, is a 45,70m (149′ 11″) go anywhere explorer style steel displacement charter yacht which was built by Asenav in 2006 and features interior design work by Enrique Concha B & Diseñadores Asociados.

Explorer Motor Yacht ATMOSPHERE

Explorer Motor Yacht ATMOSPHERE

Thanks to the versatility of  motor yacht Atmosphere, its complete aero maritime transportation system and the expertise of its guides and crew members, explorer Yacht ATMOSPHERE (Nomads of the Seas) is able to cruise the unspoilt ecological Patagonia areas of South America in style.

Superyacht Atmosphere Dining – A taste of Chile

Superyacht Atmosphere Dining – A taste of Chile

Rest and relaxation are an integral part of the adventure aboard Atmosphere. To this end, Nomads of the Seas created a program to achieve a different and reenergizing connection in direct contact with the natural elements. Its Spa experience includes connecting to the richness of the sea and its regenerating properties through the Thalassotherapy pools, located on the fifth deck. The privileged view of the surrounding landscape, in addition to the hot sea water and saline scents, will award guests with a repairing rest. The sauna and a spectacular Jacuzzi of sweet water, also located on this deck, are the perfect complement for the pools. They can be enjoyed alone, with wine or cocktails, which will be permanently available.

The megayacht Atmosphere cruises by night and by day it anchors in bays and fiords of Patagonia, where guests can disembark for their adventures by using the many vehicles available for the programmed activities. If the activities are to last the whole day, our guides are equipped with delicious gourmet lunches, if the activities are shorter the ships staff will have exquisite preparations waiting for you on board.

The 45m M/Y Atmosphere features spacious cabins that were built with extreme care, emphasizing comfort, safety, and aesthetics. Motor yacht Atmosphere’s interior boasts an exquisite decor with a touch of warmth, clarity, refinement, and simplicity, so you won’t miss anything from home.

There are 10 Deluxe twin cabins and 2 deluxe queen cans located on the second deck and 2 deluxe King cabins located on the 4th deck. Each cabin has a private bathroom with hair dryers, air conditioning and heat controls, safe deposit box, electricity plugs, storage, and panoramic windows to enjoy the breathtaking sites you will pass.

ONBOARD / ONSHORE EXPERIENCES

Superyacht Atmosphere Helicopter – A taste of Chile

Superyacht Atmosphere Helicopter – A taste of Chile

- Full spa with sauna and thalassotherapy services.

- First rate crew and cutting edge air and water transport.

- Gourmet dining and refined Chilean wine tastings in the most exclusive outdoor venues

- Ultimate fly fishing adventures in picturesque Patagonia

- Wildlife expeditions delivering bird and whale watching, and outdoor activities such as rafting, trekking, horseback riding, jet-boating, and river and sea kayaking

- Helicopter rides over stunning Patagonia coastline

2010 Taste of Chile program Adventures

OCTOBER 8 – 11, 2010: INVITED CHEFS and WINEMAKERS:

MIGUEL TORRES (SPAIN)
DANI GARCIA (SPAIN)
MIKEL ZULUETA (CHILE)

Motoryacht Atmosphere Exbeditions

Motoryacht Atmosphere Exbeditions

OCTOBER 14 – 17, 2010: INVITED CHEFS and WINEMAKERS:

LIZ CASKEY (USA)
JEREMY FOX (USA)
GONZALO DONOSO (CHILE)

NOVEMBER 4 – 7, 2010: INVITED CHEFS and WINEMAKERS:

ANDRES CABALLERO (CHILE)
PEDRO MIGUEL SCHIAFFINO (PERU)
MINSU BANG (CHILE)

Superyacht ATMOSPHERE is offering all inclusive packages for up to 22 guests.  

TASTING CHILE PROGRAM:

4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS: $125,000 USD
8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS: $290,000 USD
ADDITIONAL HELICOPTER (OPTIONAL):$40,000 USD

Words from the Founder

Andres Ergas, Nomads of the Seas` President:

“Fishing and Nature have been my life`s passion, and have prompted me to travel the most unexplored corners of my country and the world. I have flown and sailed many hours and scouted many lands looking for the best fishing spots, only to conclude that the Chilean Patagonia is definitely one of the best and most wonderful places on the planet.”

Egg and Dart Design to Display 58 m Explorer Yacht Ranger at Monaco

August 10, 2010

Egg and Dart Design is to show their new expedition style motor yacht desing at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show.

The Egg and Dart Yacht Designs in the range from 35 meter up to 123 meter increased up to 11 different models with different specifications offered to the market as “turn-key” projects. One of these 11 designs is our new highlight “Ranger 58m” made for people who are keen on independent, worldwide exploring.

The Ranger Superyacht Project is on big progress, the 3 d model is nearly finished, details will be shown on the Egg and Dart stand on Monaco Yacht Show 2010,  Jetée Nord.

Expedition Yacht Ranger Aft Decks

Expedition Yacht Ranger Aft Decks

Especially the fact that Egg and Dart are fully aware of the growing requirement for all means of transport to be more eco-friendly, to this effect, the project team have been in consultations with the leading manufacturers of both main and auxiliary marine propulsion units to enable us to offer an eco-friendly technical specification to a potential client.  In addition, every effort is made to ensure that the materials used for our interior finishes are from sustainable sources.
 
Short Design description of the motor yacht Ranger Design:
The design and the construction is just functional, highest safety and comfort is basic principle of this Explorer. This yacht is made for exploring the world with lifestyle and luxury on board and an elegant, timeless and exterior with modern lines but classic touch.

One of the main features is the Bridge Deck and Observation Deck with Research Area and Office, Library and Seating Area next to the Wheelhouse, Whale Watching Stations and inside and outside Observation Seating.

This feature gives all passengers the opportunity to be an active part of the exploring trip. While sailing, the guests can do research about their environment and explore flora and fauna of their route. Gear like sport fishing chairs , diving equipment, whale watching stations and separate vehicles like an helicopter, an All-Terrain Vehicle (MB G-Class), and light weight Akoya which ( an airplane designed by LISA Airplanes, flying since 2007 as the first aircraft capable of landing with equal ease on land, water and snow, with a range of 1650km) all this shape the trip and make the world closer from the yacht.

The 58 metre Superyacht Ranger Explorer Design

The 58 metre Superyacht Ranger Explorer Design

As on all Yachts designed by Egg and Dart enough space for crew guarantees perfect service and safety on board while guest can enjoy nature with lifestyle full of luxury.

Yacht Concept development, Egg and Dart Design Corporation.
Yacht-Design by Egg and Dart Design Corporation
Technical specification by Clive Cox
Steel/Aluminium Displacement Motor-Yacht – Eco friendly

Yacht “RANGER 58” Specifications:

Lower Deck
Toys | Tender Garage:
2 x  HSR-Benelli JetSki
2 x  Quads
1 x  All-Terrain Vehicle (MB G-Class)
1 x  Limo Tender , Egg and Dart design
1 x  Dariel DT7 Tender
1 x Novurania CL650 Tender
1 x Lisa-Akoya Airplane

Lower Deck
Guest,  Active Area:
Swimming Platform / Terrace on the Sea
Water Sports equipment
Diving Centre
Fruit Bar
GYM
Sauna

Lower Deck
Crew Area
Galley
Storages
Laundry

Main Deck
Aft deck Relaxing Area:
Interior Pool with sliding doors to the outside
Massage Area
Spa

Salon
TV Lounge
Art Lobby
4 Guest Cabins

Upper Deck
Chameleon Deck:
Helipad
Driving Range
Party Area
Sun Area

Upper Deck
Owners Area:
Owner Cabin with Spa, Lounge
2x  Foldout Balconies
Extra Guest Cabins:
2x Double Cabins with Balcony
Inside Dining/Bar Area

Observation Deck/ Fly bridge:
In/Outside Observation Seating
Whale Watching Stations
Inside Research Area with office, Library
Bridge with guest seating
Captains area with Captains office

Oceana Announces Launch of Gulf of Mexico Research Expedition to Assess Long-Term Impacts of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

August 09, 2010

Oceana to Use ROVs, Specialized Divers and Satellite Tags to Investigate Effects of Oil on Coral, Fish, Shark and Sea Turtle Species.

Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation, announced today the launch of its 2010 Gulf of Mexico Expedition that will assess the long-term impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Oceana will use remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), specialized divers and satellite tags to investigate the effects of oil in the Gulf on coral, fish, shark and other marine species. Oceana will also document areas that may be in danger if the oil is captured by sea currents and transported towards southern Florida or if another oil spill occurs in this area in the future. To date, an estimated 200 million gallons of oil has spilled into the Gulf since the explosion April 20, 2010.

Oceana Latitude

Oceana Latitude

For this research expedition, Oceana has chartered the Oceana Latitude, a 170 foot work ship capable of sailing in both shallow and deep waters, and adapted to serve as a diving platform. The expedition, led by oceanographer Xavier Pastor, vice president for Oceana Europe, will set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Sunday, August 8, 2010.

“The Deepwater disaster is a horrible experiment on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem,” said Pastor. “Oceana’s expedition will help to answer important questions about what is happening under the water in the Gulf.”

Oceana’s scientists from both sides of the Atlantic will begin their work in the Florida Keys before sailing into the Gulf. The scientists, directed by Dr. Michael Hirshfield, senior vice president for North America and chief scientist at Oceana, will work with professional divers, underwater photographers and videographers as well as two ROVs (one capable of descending up to 3,280 feet and filming in high-definition) to analyze the magnitude of the oil spill and its affect on sensitive habitats and marine species. Oceana will also tag several shark species, including whale and hammerhead sharks, to monitor their migration patterns and study their ability to avoid oil contaminated areas as well as take samples of water, fish larvae, plankton and adult fish.

Dr Jeff Short takes an oil sample from the Gulf of Mexico

Dr Jeff Short takes an oil sample from the Gulf of Mexico

“Most of the public’s attention has been on the visible oil on the surface of the Gulf and the beaches and marshes,” said Dr. Hirshfield. “Oceana wants the public to understand the impacts of the unseen, underwater oil that is damaging marine wildlife and habitats in the Gulf and will likely continue to do so for years to come.”

Oceana’s Pacific science director Dr. Jeff Short, one of the world’s leading experts on oil spills that participated in the Exxon Valdez clean-up efforts, will use cutting-edge science to map the subsurface oil plume. Dr. Short has already travelled to the Gulf where he collected water samples.

During the expedition, Oceana will collaborate with the National Aquarium as well as several U.S. universities, including the University of Miami. Oceana will also release reports in the coming weeks that describe the impacts of oil on marine species.

Patch of thick oil

Patch of thick oil

Oceana continues to urge Congress and the U.S. government to ban all new offshore drilling and support a shift to clean, carbon-free alternatives.

Motor Yacht UNUSUAL 35 by Gian Paolo Nari

August 02, 2010

Gian Paolo Nari, the well known Italian architect and yacht designer, has recently sent us more images of the Expedition Yacht UNUSUAL 35. One of the projects, that he has been currently working on. Super Yacht Unusual 35 measures 35 metres (115 feet) in length over all. Has a beam of 8.2 metres (26’9”) and a draft of 2.35 metres (7’7”).

Expedition Yacht Unusual 35 - Profile - Image courtesy of Gian Paolo Nari

Unusual 35 Yacht’s hull is made of steel with a superstructure constructed of aluminium. Her accommodation provides for ten guests in total, with a crew of seven onboard.

Motor Yacht Unusual 35 - Owners Cabin - Image courtesy of Gian Paolo Nari

This 35 metre project, UNUSUAL 35 yacht designed by Gian Paolo Nari, has traditional design elements, such as the layout of the main saloon, dining area, galley and master suite, situated on the main deck.  The four guest cabins can be found on the lower deck of the motor yacht Unusual 35. Two of which are doubles and two twins. We can also find the crew area forward, together with the laundry, crew mess and three double cabins and engine room.

Twin Cabin - Unusual 35 Motor Yacht - Image courtesy of Gian Paolo Nari

Forward, on the upper deck of the superyacht Unusual 35, one can find the Captain’s Cabin,  the wheelhouse with the sky lounge aft.

Gian Paolo Nari Expedition Yacht Unsusual 35 - Skylounge

On board she offers a large space for relaxing and entertainment. The sun-deck is an ideal place for winding down, with a Jacuzzi, large sun-beds, bar and seating area.  The al-fresco dining area is situated on the upper aft deck, while the main aft deck hosts another seating area.

Unusual 35 Expedition Yacht Sky Lounge - Image courtesy of Gian Paolo Nari

Motor Yacht Unusual 35 is designed to be powered by two C32 Caterpillar Diesel engines, 2 x  1100hp at 2’100 RPM. Thanks to these engines, she can be powered up to a maximum speed of 18 knots and cruise comfortably at 15 knots at a range of 7000 Nautical Miles.

Unusual 35 Yacht by Gian Paolo Nari - Skylounge

Other specifications include:

Electronics:
Full package nav/com equipment including 2 radars, GPS, VHF, chart plotter, navtex and depth sounder.

Adio/Visual Entertainment Systems:

Owner’s Stateroom and Sky Lounge – 37” plasma TV Dolby Surround DVD/DVX/CD
VIP cabin and Main Saloon – 32” Screen Dolby Surround DVD/DVX/CD
Guest Cabin and Owner’s Studio – 25” Flat TV Screen Dolby Surround DVD/DVX/CD

Domestic Equipment:

Main Galley – Well equipped galley and double staff service area with extensive commercial and domestic fascilities

Laundry – Substantial laundry facilities (lower deck) with commercial and domestic equipment

Cold Room – On lower deck

Other Facilities:

Jacuzzi Dip Pool – 1 x Jacuzzi 1.70 x 1.5 metres on sundeck

Tender and Watertransport:

Tender

- 1 x 4.5m (14’7”) Solas Rescueboat on fore deck
- 1 x 5.5m (18′) rigid inflatable tender with 140hp offboard diesel engine on upper deck

Life Rafts – 4×20 persons
Waverunners- On request 1x950cc Seedoo GSX Waverunners (3 person)
Diving Equipment – On request sets of dive/SCUBA equipment

Yacht Unusual 35 Layout - Image courtesy of Gian Paolo Nari

Oceana launches expedition to assess long-term effects of Gulf of Mexico disaster

July 22, 2010

The Oceana team is to identify possible oil spreading moves, carry out tests to detect unnoticed contamination, and tag migrating sharks and turtles. Oceanographers Xavier Pastor and Mike Hirshfield will lead a team of scientists supported by a high-definition underwater robot (ROV) and specialised divers.

the oceana logo

Oceana announces the launch of its 2010 Gulf of Mexico Ocean Expedition that will include a team of scientists from both sides of the Atlantic with experience in the most serious oil spills of recent decades. The objective is to go beyond the work done by other organisations, by assessing the long-term impact of the BP spill. Possible oil spreading moves will be identified in order to study the effect on sensitive habitats and migratory species tagging will be conducted to survey their capacity to avoid contaminated areas.

Oceana is one of the few international organisations dedicated exclusively to marine conservation. For this campaign, Oceana will charter the vessel Latitude, a 51 metre long range expedition charter ship capable of sailing in both shallow and deep waters, and adapted to serve as a diving platform. The research ship will set sail from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) in two weeks and will work intensely for two months in the Gulf of Mexico.

Expedition yacht LATITUDE

The crew will include professional divers who have worked with the organisation on other campaigns, as well as prestigious international photographers and videographers. The expedition will also use two underwater robots (ROV), one with the capacity to descend as far as 1,000 metres and film in high-definition. The ROVs will document the presence of the spill in the water column and coast, and analyse the impact on fauna and flora, including shallow and deep water corals off the western coast of Florida, amongst other important areas of the Gulf of Mexico.

turtle

The expedition will be lead by oceanographer Xavier Pastor, Executive Director of Oceana Europe, widely experienced in disaster response to previous oil slicks. Participation in the expedition from the U.S. includes Dr. Mike Hirshfield, Chief Science Director at Oceana, who will head the expedition’s scientific team; and Dr. Jeff Short, one of the world’s leading experts on spills, who participated in the work to clean up the Exxon Valdez spill and continues to work on its current repercussions.

“The expedition aims to assess the spill’s long-term impacts and detect contamination that remains unnoticed at the moment,” explains Xavier Pastor. “We will identify the ecosystems that have been affected and those that may be in danger if the oil is captured by sea currents and transported towards southern Florida, as well as those that may be seriously affected in the area if another accident like this one occurs in the future. All of this information will be made available to scientific and governmental institutions and will help endorse campaigns to pressure authorities to change the energy model in favour of clean energies.”

bluefin tuna

The project includes shark and sea turtle tagging in order to monitor their migrations and study their ability to avoid contaminated waters. In addition, samples of fish will be taken to analyse the degree of hydrocarbon contamination. The Gulf of Mexico is an important reproduction and feeding area for a variety of species, including endangered species like bluefin tuna. The affected area is the only place of the world, aside from the Mediterranean, where this species spawns.

The team of scientists will also take samples of sediments, larvae, plankton and water. Dredges and bongo-type nets will be used in collaboration with universities from the United States.

Oceana already documented the fragile ecosystems of the Bahamas during its 2005 Transoceanic Expedition on board the Oceana Ranger research catamaran. At that time, marine scientists and divers studied the decline of species like the Nassau grouper, and the difficult state of sharks, turtles and corals in those waters, compiling scientific data to justify the conservation proposals that the organisation continues to work on today.

LATITUDE underway

Since the spill was acknowledged Oceana continues to urge Congress and the U.S. government to ban all new offshore drilling. In addition, reports on the spill’s impact on various species in the area are being drafted.

In the energy field, Oceana develops intense campaigns in favour of offshore wind energy and is one of the few non-governmental organisations concentrated on specific problems like the acidification of marine waters due to increased emissions of CO2 and its impact on corals and marine organisms with calcareous skeletons. Oceana has also publicly opposed petroleum prospecting in the Mediterranean, especially in Spanish and Italian waters.

Luxury Motor Vessel ARIA and AQUA in the mighty Amazon.

July 22, 2010

In 2008, the award-winning operator Aqua Expeditions launched the Motor Vessel AQUA, a boutique luxury cruise vessel able to sail down the earth’s mightiest river the Amazon, into remote areas deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Due to an ever growing client base and number of travellers interested in exploring the vast wilderness of the Amazon, Aqua Expeditions have commissioned a second luxury expedition vessel called M/V ARIA, a 45.00m (147′ 7″) Custom built motor vessel  due to be launched in 2011.

Motor Vessel ARIA in the Amazon at night

Both the motor yacht AQUA and motor yacht ARIA are able to provide luxury accommodation for travellers while cruising unique and virtually untouched places on the mighty Amazon, its tributaries, its lakes and national parks, and its remote jungle villages that larger ships cannot reach.

Luxury yacht AQUA is a Custom built 2007 motor vessel that can accommodate 24 guests with a crew of 14 complemented by three skilled guides.

Starting April, 2011, the M/V AQUA’s new sister ship, the 45,00m (147′ 7″) M/V ARIA, will offer two additional weekly departures accommodating 32 passengers in luxury.

Luxury motor vessel ARIA and AQUA will follow similar itineraries, arriving on different days at remote river destinations. Both yachts offer luxury accommodation in large staterooms with oversized floor to ceiling windows, luxurious air-conditioned communal areas including a dining room, Indoor Bar-Lounge, Observation Deck and Outside Lounge as well a gourmet cuisine prepares by a talented Peruvian chef, complemented by the finest South American wines. 

M/V ARIA FAST FACTS

- 32 guests in 16 Design Suites with floor-to-ceiling windows (4 are interconnecting)
- Outdoor Jacuzzi and Sun Deck
- Exercise room with elliptical trainer and treadmill
- Air-conditioned Lounge, also used for nightly briefings
- Dining room
- Air-conditioned Bar
- Reference Library
• Crew of 24 to serve 32 passengers
• 4 Excursion Tenders
• 4 Naturalist Guides
• Length: 157 feet (45 meters)
• Beam: 29.5 feet (9 meters)
• Draft: 5 feet (1.5 meters)

Motor Vessel ARIA due to be launched in 2011

MY ARIA - Lounge

Luxury yacht ARIA - Dining Room

MY ARIA - Cabin

Motor yacht ARIA - Deck

M/V AQUA FAST FACTS

- 24 guests in 12 suites including 4 Master Suites measuring 240 sq. Ft, 8 Suites measuring 230 sq. ft. All outside-facing with large panoramic windows and air conditioned
- Indoor Bar-Lounge
- Dining Room
- Outside Lounge
- Observation Deck
• Crew of 20 including Naturalist Guides to serve 24 passengers
• 3 Skiffs for Excursion
• Length: 39.62m (130′ )
• Beam: 7.32m (24′ )
• Draft: 1.52m (5′ )

Motor Yacht AQUA on the Amazon

 

MV AQUA - Lounge

MV AQUA - Dining

Motor yacht AQUA - Cabin

MV AQUA - Deck

 

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

FRIDAY: Arrival, safety drill and welcome briefing

SATURDAY: Boat ride along the Yanayacu (Amazon) and fishing; Yarapa to see the caimans and enjoy a sundowner on the river

SUNDAY: Explore the remote Yanallpa Creek; sail along the Dorado River

MONDAY: Get up early to experience one of the highlights of your journey, the headwaters of the mighty Amazon; visit Puerto Miguel Village and see giant water lilies fl oat along the scenic Maranon River

TUESDAY: Spend the full day exploring the vast Pacaya Samiria National Park, as M/V ARIA navigates along the Samiria River; excursions include a night journey aboard the skiffs to search for caimans

WEDNESDAY: Full day exploring Yanayacu Pucate to see a great variety of monkeys, birds, turtles, alligators, and all of the wildlife of the jungle

THURSDAY: Up early to have breakfast on the skiffs and explore one of the world’s great black water rivers; float on remote Charo Lake, where you can fish for the fierce piranha

FRIDAY: Sail back toward Iquitos, passing through Belen, a city built on stilts; tour Iquitos; visit the Artisans Market; then catch your evening flight to Lima.

Contact the CharterWorld team for more information on MV AQUA, MV ARIA or for information regarding chartering in the Amazon.

Superyacht PACIFIC is launched by Lurssen in Germany

July 20, 2010

The 85m superyacht PACIFIC has now been launched by Lurssen Yachts of Germany in Vegesack. The powerful motor yacht PACIFIC is to be finished and sea trialed by the leading superyacht builder Lurssen before later being delivered to her owner. Yacht Pacific is a 85 metre (278 ft) motor yacht which had her wonderful and unique exterior designing created by German Frers. The luxury yacht’s interior design was created by the well known Bannenberg & Rowell.

The 85m Lurssen motor yacht PACIFIC - photo as taken by the German yacht and ship photographer Martin Groothuis

The first image of the yacht seen here was taken by the German yacht and ship photographer Martin Groothuis from Bremen at the shipyard in Vegesack.

Yacht PACIFIC displays a unique styling in her exterior design. As can be seen here, her topsides have two openings on her starboard side which are likely tender and water toy garages which will also double as swimming platforms and landing areas.

German Frers which is perhaps more traditionally associated with sailing yacht design, is the experienced design office responsible for the Pacific yacht’s individual look. The Argentinean naval architect has managed a quite traditional look which is also modern and pleasing on the eye.  M/Y Pacific has a comparatively lower centre of gravity and a squarer and perhaps more expedition look than many other superyachts of her length.  

More information and further images about yacht PACIFIC are pending from Lurssen Yachts. Lurssen Yachts has also launched the 124.40 metre yacht Crystal, the 87.20 metre Phoenix 2 superyacht as well as the 60 metre Solemates in 2010.

Azimut Magellano 74 Motor Yacht: Eco-Yachting

July 20, 2010

The Azimut Magellano 74 Yacht brings the birth of a new generation of yachts for life at sea. The arrival at the MarinaViareggio, Italy, on the 14th December saw the conclusion of the first part of ‘My Voyage’, a 4,000 nautical mile road-show conceived in order to test the first model of the new Magellano range from broad view points. The designer of the first model of the Magellano line is the nautical designer Ken Freivokh.

The Azimut Magellano Yacht means performance, consumption, habitability and comfort have been measured and trialed by exceptional testers: capt. Dag Pike, Vittorio Missoni, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Frank & Fiona Walker. The outcome was more than positive.

The Azimut Magellano 74 Yacht Underway

Dag Pike, one of the most experienced yachtsmen in the world: “Magellano is a motor yacht that does everything you ask it to do with extreme simplicity. Whether it is making way in rough seas off the coast of Italy or landing in the small harbour of Malta, Magellano was always successful…”

Vittorio Missoni, fashion mogul and ambassador for the Missoni brand worldwide: “It is a boat which marries style and elegance to comfort and practicality… on a cruise with my family or with a couple of sea-loving friends, I would go alone too, without a crew”

Motor Yacht Azimut Magellano 74 aft deck

Heinz-Harald Frentzen, former Formula 1 driver: “I like living the sea, sailing slowly is a new experience, certainly the concept of a right boat is necessary, the stabilisers are required, the consumption is reduced but it is important to be able to travel also at a faster pace in case of emergency…”

Frank Walker, yachtsman and great traveller: “The concept of the Magellano yacht is the versatility which it offers when facing a long criuse and certainly the yacht keeps its promise. Her sea-keeping is as good at 10 knots as it is at 20 plus and this is where she gains points over traditional displacement and planning hull boats…”

Azimut Magellano 74 Yacht - the saloon

Magellano 74 superyacht is the first in a range of yachts designed to navigate in all weather conditions and to enjoy long cruises on board. It is the boat for those wishing to live the journey without obsessing on performance and speed. It is the type of yacht which invites the boat owner to sit and enjoy every mile travelled because the true soul of the voyage lies in the relaxed and peaceful navigation, rather than in the destination to reach. The powerful and solid appearance, the vertical bow, the untiring engines (CAT C18 at 1015mhp), the imposing freeboard, the broad passageways and the autonomy of over 1100 nautical miles makes the Magellano more of a long-distance runner than a sprinter, when necessary however the Magellano can sprint at up to 24 knots.

The objectives of the project which have guided the development of this new type of vessel are: consumption reduction, maximum comfort and stability of navigation even at low speeds, freedom to navigate at higher speeds when necessary, ample autonomy, project solutions suitable to make long stays on board comfortable, all this combined to style and elegance, an unfailing promise of the Azimut Yachts brand.

Azimut Magellano 74 - the bridge

My Voyage
The special testers of the Magellano Voyage have very different interests and activities in their life “on land” but share a deep love of the sea and navigation. This has allowed the verification of skills and characteristics of the Magellano in all its innumerable facets, giving the opportunity to each guest to live a new all-round experience of yachting: navigation, slow cruise in search of new tracts of coast and full utilisation of the space on board. The comments of the 5 protagonists of this unusual nautical feat offer a further in-depth take on the themes faced by Azimut Yachts during the launching of this new line of motor yachts.

Azimut Magellano 74 superyacht foredeck

Expedition Motor Yacht Luna

July 16, 2010

Motor yacht LUNA is the newest and largest luxury expedition superyacht in the world. Superyacht Luna has just recently been launched, finished and delivered to her owner by the German shipyard Lloyd Weft and has been cruising in France, Italy and Mediterranean. An impressive yacht in many regards the huge 115 metre explorer yacht Luna has raised the bar for private yachts of her size and type. She is a functional superyacht which has been designed and built for world exploration in remote areas, as evidenced by her ship like powerful lines, but she is also very much a luxury yacht which can provide her guests with ultimate comfort. Yacht LUNA was the second largest private yacht launched in 2009, after ECLIPSE.

Lloydwerft is a commercial ship builder in Bremerhaven, Germany and superyacht LUNA was jointly constructed in a collaboration between the Lloydwerft and Stahlbau Nord Shipyards. The Luxury yacht LUNA has an interior designed by the distinguished designer Donald Starkey. Her innovative exterior styling was designed by Newcruise Design which is a Hamburg based company which has been involved in several large German newbuild superyachts. NEWCRUISE are a Yacht Projects Design company which was involved in the project from its inception and the initial visualisation and profile appearance right through to the yacht’s deck organisation, the layout, lighting, exterior detailing and detailing such as the furniture arrangements and colour briefs.

Yacht Luna soon after her delivery in the Mediterranean - This photo is courtesy of yacht and ship photographer Ricardo Pilguj and the image is very interesting where is shows the unique aft garages and swimming platform design of M/Y Luna

In true expedition style, the yacht features an expansive open main aft deck space which can be utilised as a platform for many different activities and being a luxury yacht Luna accommodates a large swimming pool and generous sunning and entertaining areas here. Further aft,  she also has a spacious swimming and water activity platform which creates a yacht to water interface where guests can easily get close to the water despite the yachts size.

Superyacht Luna in Kristiansand, Norway, in early 2010

M/Y Luna also has aft transom doors which lead to the yacht’s tender and water toy garage and exploration equipment and housing such items is one of the specific purposes of super yacht LUNA. Her large, open aft deck also features a large swimming pool and sunbathing areas with a dedicated open luxury leisure area featuring a beach club leading down to the swim platform. The yacht has huge aft door which can be opened at anchor as well as two tender and equipment launching side doors on the aft of her hull.

Superyacht Luna has two helicopter landing decks – fore and aft – and a large assortment of peripheral marine equipment. Her exterior boasts two helicopter pads facing forward, to the rear around the large communications tower

There is little doubt that the luxury expedition megayacht Luna unrivalled. She is an expedition yacht very much in her own class. She stands head and shoulders above those other superyachts in her class. She was created to enable an adventurous yacht owner to cruise huge distances and explorer the world’s oceans without frequently having to stop or refuel. As an expedition yacht, Luna can navigate challenging sea ways and weather conditions as well as providing first class luxury yacht amenities and style.

Expedition yacht LUNA at Lloydwerft Germany before her delivery and dark blue topcoat paintwork

The massive 115 m explorer yacht Luna raises the bar for private motoryachts of her size and type. Superyacht Luna has just recently been launched, finished and delivered to her owner in June 2010 by the German shipyard Lloyd Weft. Recently M/Y Luna has been cruising in the French Riviera and elsewhere in the Mediterranean. There is more information about expedition yachts here.

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