Feature Superyachts Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Heesen presents new FDHF superyacht range at ‘The future is now’ press conference

September 19, 2012

Heesen Yachts have presented their new FDHF superyacht range to the yachting community at ‘The future is now’ press conference in the in the Principality of Monaco. The new Heesen range ‘The future is now’ was presented on September 19, 2012 at the Yacht Club de Monaco by Heesen directors Fabio Ermetto and Hans Boerakker, together with Piet and Perry van Oossanen from Van Oossanen Naval Architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects.

Fabio Ermetto, Director of Sales and Marketing said: “Heesen is moving in a new direction. In fact, four new directions. And in doing so, we want to ensure that different means better. Our four concepts have advantages over every other yacht built at their size: 65, 55, 45 and 42 metres. New considerations are becoming a priority and innovative technology is required. Working with the most radical thinkers, these four yacht forms were developed to overcome seemingly opposing attributes: to go faster but use less fuel, to increase range and speed, to increase performance but reduce environmental impact, to enable uncompromised interior design without compromising performance.”

The 65m FDHF Project Omnia was presented in 2010 at the YCM and – right after – it was sold to a Heesen repeat client. Researched by the world’s leading maritime engineers, the 65’s revolutionary fast displacement hull is the most efficient yet tested. This yacht has the highest power to weight ratio of any comparable yacht. Efficiency is the most important element for yachts of the future, for the very simple reason that it delivers something utterly remarkable: higher performance and lower running costs. The delivery of the largest Heesen to date, the 65m Heesen FDHF superyacht project Omnia is slated for June 2013.

Heesen Yachts - FDHF motor yacht project Omnia - Photo credit Justin Ratcliffe

65m FDHF Heesen Superyacht project Omnia

The 55m FDHF motor yacht by Heesen is the world’s first steel yacht over 50 metres with a fast displacement hull. She is the most fuel efficient yacht of her size and style available on the market. With an impressive sundeck of 110 square metres and a forward touch-and-go helipad of 70 square metres, she offers a wide range of choices in her layout.

The 55m FDHF motor yacht by Heesen

The Heesen 45m superyacht is the only big sports yacht built in Holland, boasting Dutch quality, an aluminium hull and power that can deliver 30 knots. A staggering feat of naval architecture: 40 metres of deck space, 30 metres of interior space in a yacht of 45 metres overall. The Heesen 45m is the perfect combination of both power and style.

The Heesen 45m superyacht

The Heesen 42m FDHF yacht equipped with Hull Vane® is the most dramatic advance in yachting: The first yacht that harnesses waves to produce power. Thanks to a special underwater wing developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, her efficiency is increased by an astonishing 35 per cent for speeds up to 15,9 knots. Cruising speed fuel consumption is reduced by 30 per cent and she has a 4.000 mile range – the longest of any 40 metre yacht. Reduced emissions means reduced environmental impact. The first Heesen 42m with Hull Vane® was sold last May and is due for delivery in 2014.

The Heesen 42m FDHF yacht equipped with Hull Vane®.

The Heesen 42m FDHF motor yacht equipped with Hull Vane®

The presentation of the three new models and the update on the revolutionary 65m FDHF shows that Heesen is a shipyard that is in continuous quest for smarter innovation: forward thinking for a better future in yachting.

Heesen’s order book consists of 10 yachts currently in commission with deliveries that run until 2015, 60 per cent of which are made out of aluminium, confirming that construction with this noble metal continues to represent the core business of this Dutch shipyard

Photo credits: Dick Holthuis and Justin Ratcliffe

CRN Navetta 43 yacht LADY TRUDY wins Best Interior Award at the World Yacht Trophy 2012

September 19, 2012

The 43 metre CRN Navetta 43 superyacht Lady Trudy has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Interior Award’ as part of World Yacht Trophy 2012, organized by the French editorial group LuxmediaGroup. The prize was awarded at the end of Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes which ran from the 11-16th September 2012. The interior design award for motor yacht Lady Trudy confirms the high quality of the boats produced at the Ancona shipyard by CRN Yachts, a brand of the Ferretti Group. The CRN Group participated in the 2012 edition of Festival de la Plaisance exhibiting another one of its jewels – the 43 metre CRN Navetta 43 charter yacht SOFICO.

Prizegiving at the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes for the CRN Navetta 43 yacht LADY TRUDY - winner of the Best Interior Award at the World Yacht Trophy 2012

The LADY TRUDY motor yacht boasts a harmonious fusion of Made in Italy elegance and touches of the American colonial atmosphere, “Lady Trudy” is a composite displacement yacht with four decks that can comfortably host 10 guests in four VIP cabins and a master suite, with 9 crew members. The LADY TRUDY yacht was designed by the CRN Technical Office, while the external profile and the internal layout was produced by the experts at Studio Zuccon International Project, who worked in synergy with the Centro Stile CRN.

43m CRN Luxury Yacht Lady Trudy

M/Y LADY TRUDY features an elegant grey pearl hull with all the typical distinctive features of the CRN yachts including a large sun deck, a fitness area on the lower deck overlooking the sea and a terrace in the master suite, furnished as a “balcony” with a coffee table and armchairs which can be used at breakfast as well as during sailing.

Among the other features of superyacht Lady Trudy, it is worth noting the elegantly furnished interiors which have given the ship its name: a plunge into the American atmosphere, with “Hampton style” romantic touches. Additionally, each one of the four guest cabins features a dominant colour linked to an American part of the North Atlantic coast: “Newport”, the starboard aft VIP cabin predominantly yellow; “Cape Cod” aft on the right where the predominant colour is green; “Mystic” at the bow on the left, with twin beds and a pull out bed, where red predominates and “Nantucket” aft on the left, where the main colour is blue.

Luxury motor yacht Lady Trudy - Main Saloon

One of the VIP cabins on board luxury yacht Lady Trudy

Vitters sailing yacht Aglaia with sail art by Magne Furuholmen

September 19, 2012

The Vitters superyacht Aglaia started off her second Mediterranean season with a spectacular novelty: Her Code 1 sail which measures around 3,600m2 features artwork by Norwegian artist Magne Furuholmen. This extraordinary price of art is the largest artwork on canvas in the world. The owner of yacht Aglaia had a series of Furuholmen pieces on board and after christening her, chose to make his art a more integral part of the yacht design by putting his work on her sail.

Vitters Sailing yacht Aglaia with sail art by Magne Furuholmen - Photo by Christopher Scholey

Aglaia is a spectacular 66m sloop-rigged aluminium sailing yacht built by Vitters with a low superstructure and a clean deck. Yacht Aglaia’s rig is all carbon with EC6 rigging and gives a sail area to displacement ratio equivalent to a racing yacht. This Dubois design breaks new grounds in several areas – not just the length of this sloop but in the design and all the engineering, innovation, technique and craftsmanship coming together.

The performance sloop Aglaia’s design brief asked for an all-weather performance sailer with sleek and clean lines. In addition, requirements were stated for sailing, steering and manoeuvrability. With the motto to develop a 60m+ yacht that sails like a dinghy, the design team set specific targets like hoisting the main sail in less than two minutes and tacking the boat within 30 seconds. The 83m carbon mast one of the tallest in the world and is the largest ever produced by Southern Spars and had to be transported to The Netherlands in two pieces. The three-dimensionally curved glass in the deckhouse has a spectacular light effect and gives undistorted panoramic views.

Vitters sailing yacht Aglaia with curved glass in the deckhouse

For performance reasons, the Owner and Naval Architect Dubois chose to avoid a double headstay. The size and weight of the Staysail and Code 1 implied difficult manual handling. This challenged them to develop an innovative storage system on two drums in the forepeak. In addition, they designed an inline furler for the Staysail. This new type of furler significantly increases safety of the crew by completely avoiding manual handling for large sail hoisting and setting.

Vitters Sailing yacht Aglaia with sail art by Magne Furuholmen

While designing yacht Alaia’s magnificent sail artwork, Magne Furuholmen took a modern approach to portrait paintings of 100 years ago. The sail artwork is his interpretation of a history that has a connection to the context in which the work was going to be placed and a connection to that person who he was portraying.

The new artwork on the Aglaia yachts sail by Norwegian artist Magne Furuholmen includes letters from the names of the owner’s family. He began with the Christian names of the owner’s family, with letters becoming a ‘personal alphabet’ to generate words. With these he created an abstract narrative (in the orange sections) – a family portrait in text.

Sailing yacht Aglaia with sail art by Magne Furuholmen - Photo by Christopher Scholey.

The final version of Aglaia’s sail was produced by the expert sail painters Harris Sailpainting, in Majorca.

Please see a vidoe below of sailing yacht AGLAIA in action

The Aglaia superyacht was named after the Greek goddess of beauty and splendour.

Photo’s by Christopher Scholey and Rick Tomlinson

NIRVANA yacht to debut at the 2012 MYS

September 18, 2012

Luxury yacht NIRVANA will see her premiere at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show starting tomorrow. Nirvana yacht’s debut follows on her first summer season spent in the Mediterranean. She is a 88.50 metre vessel and the seventh of the new generation of Oceanco yachts launched after yacht Sunrays and superyacht Seven Seas.

88.5m motor yacht Nirvana (project Y707) by Oceanco

Modern lines and a contemporary style are the features of this elegant and exclusive mega yacht. Designed by Sam Sorgiovanni with a beam of 14.20m (46.59ft), she boasts extraordinary volumes. NIRVANA yacht features six decks and offers an impressive 150m² owner’s suite, five guest cabins, a 3D cinema, a fully equipped gym, a 7.5m long oval pool and whirlpools with panoramic views. Acting as a room divider among the salon, dining room and a cozy separate sitting room are two vivariums; alive and active with reptiles – a chameleon, water dragons, bearded lizards, turtles and exotic frogs. The timeless Sorgiovanni interior mixes various distinctive and exceptional materials, including bamboos and textured leathers, in imaginative and inspiring ways.

88.5m megayacht Nirvana - side view

The garage hosts a large array of tenders and water sports equipment: two 11m tenders, one 8.5m ski boat, six jet skis and 4 wave runners. Adjacent to the garage is a water sports storage with diving equipment and a drying cabinet for wetsuits with immediate access to the sea.

Mega Yacht NIRVANA accommodates a crew of twenty six in an exceptionally crew and owner friendly layout enabling for the efficient and discreet fulfilment of any and all her guests’ requirements.

Luxury yacht Nirvana (project Y707) by Oceanco - rear view

Built to the standards of quality workmanship and technology that Oceanco is renowned for, Nirvana superyacht will certainly be turning a lot of heads at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show (19 to 22 September; berth N10).

Technical Specifications

Builder: Oceanco

Type: Steel hull and aluminum superstructure

Length overall: 88.50m / 290.35ft

Beam overall: 14.20m / 46.59ft

Propulsion Engine: 2 x 3,600 kW MTU 20V 4000 M73L

Maximum speed: 20 knots

Classification: 100 A1 SSC Yacht (P) MONO G6 XLMC UMS-MCA Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2)

Luxury yacht NIRVANA by Oceanco

Accommodation

Owner: Master suite, study, owner’s lounge, lobby and private exterior deck area with whirlpool

Guests: 1 VIP suite with lounge and his & her bathroom, 4 double VIP cabins

Design

Naval architect: Oceanco / Azure

Exterior designer: Sam Sorgiovanni Designs

Interior designer: Sam Sorgiovanni Designs

2012 International Design Awards Finalists announced by ISS

September 14, 2012

The 2012 International Design Awards list of finalists has been made public today, by the ISS (International Superyacht Society). It has been over twenty years that ISS’s Design Awards, based completely on peer review, is celebrating the very best of naval architecture, interior, design, engineering and construction that the superyacht industry presents each year.

The event is made possible by the steadfast support of Gala and Awards of Distinction Sponsors. This year, this exceptional group of companies includes Burger Boat Company, Lürssen, nanoICE, Oceanco, Robb Report, Westrec and Wright Maritime Group. A dedicated group of volunteers from many of the industry’s finest companies work year-round on the development of the theme, enhancements to the program and to ensuring an elegant evening.

Each year, nominees are submitted to ISS by the large yacht industry’s leading builders, designers and stewards. The categories are as follows:

Power: (3) awards for size categories 24m-40m, 40m-65m, 65m+

Sail: (2) awards for size categories 24m-40m, 40m+

Interior Design: (1) award for power or sail

Best Refit: (1) award for power or sail

The selection of finalists in each award grouping results from the privilege to vote that ISS membership affords. A distinguished and impartial group of judges then weighs the qualifications of each yacht with the winning yachts announced at ISS’s annual International Design Awards Gala, this year on Thursday, 25 October from 7:00 P.M. at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale. The theme celebrates World Adventures!

ISS also recognizes achievement in the business and service of superyachts. During the Gala, ISS Awards of Distinction—Business or Business Person of the Year, Innovation, the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award as well as the Leadership Award and Distinguished Crew Award—are presented.

The ISS Business (Person) of the Year is awarded to those demonstrating excellence in their area of superyacht expertise within the previous year; nominations come from both the industry and the ISS board with the board making the finalist selections. Previous honourees have included Dick Boon, Vripack, Frans Heesen, Heesen Yachts, John Dane, Trinity Yachts and Corporation of Trinity House.

Open to every aspect of the industry—from crew training to technological advances—the Excellence in Innovation award is given to an individual or business that has demonstrated innovation in their endeavours. Nominations come from the industry and ISS board members vote to determine finalists. In 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively, Agrimond, Carlisle and Finch, the Sailing Yacht Soliloquy by Callender Designs and Gary Markel, Operation Cruise, were awarded the Excellence in Innovation honour.

The new ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award, first introduced at the 2010 Awards Gala, celebrates stewardship of marine ecosystems. Environmental leadership, global oceanic conservation and resource preservation are prerequisites for nomination. The integration of environmental technologies and resource management with the goal of setting achievable standards and models for wide adaptation in the design, engineering and building of large yachts—and the use of the Earth’s waterways—are essential criteria. Nominations are made by owners and the yachting industry; selection is by panel of judges, including Mr. Cousteau. The 2011 winner was Yacht Carbon Offset.

ISS’s Leadership Award recognizes an individual or business whose distinctive work and commitment to the industry has contributed—over a substantial period of time—to the sustainable growth of the superyacht community worldwide. Nominations and selection for The Leadership Award are made by those who have received the award in previous years with the previous year’s winner presiding.

The Distinguished Crew Award is presented in years when the DCA award judges are presented with a nomination that represents the essence of the award (nominations are sought industry-wide). Specifically, these honours are designed to recognize yacht crew whose distinguished acts of service best exemplify the standards to which professional yacht crew aspire.

FINALISTS – “BEST POWER” 65m+

NAME LENGTH BUILDER DESIGNER INT. DESIGNER NAVAL ARCH. STYLIST

Motor Yacht Mogambo

Length: 73,5m/241’2”

Builder: Nobiskrug

Designer.: Reymond Langton Design

Interior Designer: Reymond Langton Design

Naval Architect: Nobiskrug

Stylist: Reymond Langton Design

The impressive 74m Mogambo mega yacht by Nobiskrug

Motor Yacht Musashi

Length: 87,8m/288’1”

Builder: Feadship

Designer.: Sinot Yacht Design/ Feadship De Voogt NA

Interior Designer: Sinot Yacht Design

Naval Architect: Feadship De Voogt NA

Stylist: Sinot Yacht Design

Luxury Yacht MUSASHI by Feadship

Motor yacht Nirvana

Length: 88,5m/290’4”

Builder: Oceanco

Designer: Sam SorgiovanniDesigns

Interior Designer: Sam Sorgiovanni Designs

Naval Architect: Azure NA

Stylist: Sam Sorgiovanni Designs

88.5m motor yacht Nirvana (project Y707) by Oceanco

Luxury Yacht Numptia (now motor yacht High Power II)

Length: 70m/229’8”

Builder: Rossinavi

Designer: Design Studio Spadolini

Interior Designer: Salvagni Architetti

Naval Architect: Axis Group Yacht Design

Stylist: Salvagni Architetti

The stunning 70m Rossinavi superyacht HIGH POWER II (ex Numptia)

Superyacht Tango

Length: 77,7m/254’11”

Builder: Feadship

Designer: Eidsgaard Design

Interior Designer: Eidsgaard Design

Naval Architect: De Voogt

Stylist: Eidsgaard Design

The Feadship Tango superyacht

FINALISTS – “BEST POWER” 24m to 40m

NAME LENGTH BUILDER DESIGNER INT. DESIGNER NAVAL ARCH. STYLIST

AB 116-Diamond Superyacht

Length: 36,2 m/118’9′

Builder: AB Yachts-Fipa Group

Designer: AB Yachts-Fipa Group

Interior Designer: Guido de Groot

Naval Architect: AB Yachts-Fipa Group

Stylist: AB Yachts-Fipa Group

Superyacht Alaska

Length: 30m/98’5”

Builder: Moonen Shipyard

Designer: René van der Velden

Interior Designer: Art-Line

Naval Architect: Diana Yacht Design

Stylist: Moonen Shipyard

Motor Yacht Aurelia

Length: 37m/121’5”

Builder: Heesen Yachts

Designer: Omega

Interior Designer: Bannenberg & Rowell

Naval Architect: Heesen Yachts

Stylist: Dobroserdov Design

Hessen 37 m Superyacht Aurelia profile - photography by Emilio Bianchi

Luxury Yacht O’PATI

Length: 39,6m/129’11”

Builder: Golden Yachts

Designer: Giorgio Vafiadis

Interior Designer: Giorgio Vafiadis

Naval Architect: Hydrotec

Stylist: Giorgio Vafiadis

motor yacht O'PATI

Polar Bear Yacht

Length: 31,1m/102’

Builder: Citadel Yachts

Designer: Citadel Yachts

Interior Designer: Owner/Heidi Hechtman

Naval Architect: Citadel Yachts

Stylist: Citadel Yachts

Citadel Yachts Polar Bear

FINALISTS – “BEST POWER” 40m to 65m

NAME LENGTH BUILDER DESIGNER INT. DESIGNER NAVAL ARCH. STYLIST

Luxury Yacht Axantha II

Length: 43m/141’1”

Builder: JFA

Designer: Vripack

Interior Designer: JFA/Owner

Naval Architect: Vripack

Stylist: Vripack

43 m Explorer charter yacht AXANTHA II- Photo Credit B.Stichelbaut - JFA

Galileo G Superyacht

Length: 55,7m/182’9”

Builder: Picchiotti

Designer: Philippe Briand/Vitruvius Yachts Srl

Interior Designer: Perini Navi-Studio Genta

Naval Architect: Philippe Briand/Vitruvius Yachts Srl

Stylist: Philippe Briand/Vitruvius Yachts Srl

55m Picchiotti Vitruvius series expedition yacht GALILEO G

Lady Kathryn V Yacht

Length: 61m/200’2”

Builder: Lurssen Yachts

Designer: Espen Øino Design

Interior Designer: Adam Lay

Naval Architect: Lurssen Yachts

Stylist: Jack Fhilipps

Motor Yacht Lady Kathryn V by Lurssen (ex Coco)

Charter Yacht Lady Britt

Length: 63m/206’8”

Builder: Feadship

Designer: Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects

Interior Designer: Redman Whiteley Dixon

Naval Architect: Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects

Stylist: Redman Whiteley Dixon

Yacht LADY BRITT

Superyacht Step One

Length: 55m/180’5”

Builder: Amels

Designer: Tim Heywood

Interior Designer: Laura Sessa

Naval Architect: Amels B.V.

Stylist: Tim Heywood

Motor yacht STEP ONE

FINALISTS – “BEST REFIT”

NAME LENGTH REFIT YARD DESIGNER INT. DESIGNER NAVAL ARCH. STYLIST

Charter Yacht Cocktails

Length: 47,9m/157’

Builder: Trinity Yachts

Designer: Jeff Howard/Trinity Yachts

Interior Designer: Jeff Howard

Naval Architect: Trinity Yachts

Stylist: Ginger Dearmas

Yacht COCKTAILS - Sundeck Jacuzzi

Sailing Yacht Endeavour JK4

& Adam Lay

Length: 39,6m/130’0”

Builder: Yachting Developments

Designer: Chas Nicholson

Interior Designer: John Munford & Adam Lay

Naval Architect: Dykstra & Partners

Stylist: Chas Nicholson

Sailing Yacht Endeavour - Image courtesy of Yachting Developments

Heavenly Daze Superyacht

Length: 32,2m/105’9”

Builder: Pendennis

Designer: Wetzels Brown Partners

Interior Designer: Wetzels Brown Partners

Naval Architect: Pendennis

Stylist: Wetzels Brown Partners

1972 motor yacht Heavenly Daze at Pendennis

Ilona Yacht

Length: 73,7m/241’10”

Builder: Amels

Designer: Redman Whiteley Dixon Design

Interior Designer: Redman Whiteley Dixon Design

Naval Architect: Amels

Stylist: Redman Whiteley Dixon Design

Superyacht Ilona

Charter Yacht Titania ex Apoise

Length: 70,8m/232’4”

Builder: Lurssen

Designer: Espen Oeino Design

Interior Designer: Francois Zuretti

Naval Architect: Lurssen

Stylist:

Superyacht APOISE - Main

FINALISTS – “BEST SAIL” 24m to 40m

NAME LENGTH BUILDER DESIGNER INT. DESIGNER NAVAL ARCH. STYLIST

Sailing Yacht Antares III

Length: 30m/98’5”

Builder: Yachtin Developments

Designer: Dixon Yacht Design

Interior Designer: Rhoades Young Ltd

Naval Architect: Dixon Yacht Design

Stylist: Dixon Yacht Design

Superyacht Antares III by Yachting Developments

Luxury yacht Rainbow

Length: 40m/131’1”

Builder: Holland Jachtbouw

Designer: Dykstra & Partners NA

Interior Designer: deVosdeVries design

Naval Architect: Dykstra & Partners NA

Stylist: Dykstra & Partners NA

Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht Rainbow under sail

S/Y Sarafin

Length: 30,8m/101’1”

Builder RMK Marine Shipyards

Designer: Dubois NA

Interior Designer: Oyster Marine

Naval Architect: Dubois NA

Stylist: Dubois NA

Sailing Yacht Two

Length: 24,7m/81’

Builder: Alia Yachts

Designer: Warwick Yacht Design

Interior Designer: Warwick Yacht Design

Naval Architect: Warwick Yacht Design

Stylist: Warwick Yacht Design

Sistership to the sailing yacht TWO by Alia Yachts - sailing yacht Aiyana

Luxury superyacht Windhunter II

Length: 25,7m/84’5”

Builder: Aluboot

Designer: Hoek Design NA

Interior Designer: Hoek Design NA

Naval Architect: Hoek Design NA

Stylist: Mrs Esra Guray

FINALISTS – “BEST SAIL” 40m +

NAME LENGTH BUILDER DESIGNER INT. DESIGNER NAVAL ARCH. STYLIST

Fidelis Superyacht

Length: 56m/183’9”

Builder: Perini Navi

Designer: Perini Navi

Interior Designer: Perini Navi

Naval Architect: Ron Holland/Perini Navi

Stylist: Perini Navi

56 m superyacht Fidelis by Perini Navi

Hemisphere Yacht

Length: 44,2m/145’

Builder: Pendennis

Designer: Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost & MIchael Leach Design

Interior Designer: Michael Leach Design

Naval Architect: Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost & Nigel Gee (BMT Structural Engineer)

Stylist: Michael Leach Design

HEMISPHERE superyacht

Sailing Yacht Kamaxitha

Length: 55,4m/181’10”

Builder: Royal Huisman

Designer: Dykstra & Partners NA

Interior Designer: Rhoades Young

Naval Architect: Dykstra & Partners NA

Stylist: Rhoades Young

Superyacht Kamaxitha (The Spirit of Tradition Ketch) by Royal Huisman and Dykstra & Partners

Vertigo Superyacht

Length: 67,2m/220’6”

Builder: Alloy

Designer: Philippe Briand

Interior Designer: Christian Liaigre

Naval Architect: Philippe Briand

Stylist: Christian Liaigre

Sailing Yacht Vertigo - as designed by Philippe Briand and launched by Alloy Yachts in 2010

Photos of 60m luxury yacht LYANA near Panarea – Aeolian Islands of Sicily

September 14, 2012

The impressive 60-metre luxury yacht Lyana was photographed this summer cruising the beautiful Mediterranean destination of the Aeolian Islands of Sicily. The photos show Lyana superyacht near one of the seven islands and a popular yacht charter destination, Panarea.

Lyana superyacht at the Aeolian Islands - Sicily - Italy

Motor yacht Lyana, previously known as Sofia, was launched in 2011 by the well known and prestigious luxury yacht builder Benetti Yachts, under the project name FB248. Measuring 60 metres in length, this spectacular vessel offers her guests beautiful and elegant interior, designed by Francois Zuretti Design. Her exterior lines, on the other hand, are a result of outstanding work by Stefano Natucci.

Luxury Yacht LYANA

Stylish accommodation aboard Lyana yacht is provided in six staterooms to a maximum number of 12 guests, including four double cabins, two twin and one convertible cabin.

60m Benetti Yacht Lyana

Some of the most important features of motor yacht LYANA include the zero-speed stabilisers for comfortable stay on board. Furthermore her guests can relax in an eight-person hot tub on her sundeck, a gymnasium with a rowing machine and a treadmill, unwind thanks to an onboard masseuse, a beach club off the stern; and when the sun goes down, there is the professional-quality discotheque setup on the top deck. Other features are the high-speed satellite communication system and the big-screen projector on the aft deck.

Luxury Yacht Lyana in distance near Panarea - Aeolian Islands - Italy

Luxury yacht charters in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands

Luxury yacht charters in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands are a great way to experience this spectacular part of the world and its beauty. Sicily is one of the preferred charter destinations in Italy and in the Mediterranean in general, providing yacht charterers spectacular scenery, pristine waters washing over tranquil secluded beaches, as well as rich history, culture and excellent food. There is a large selection of crewed charter yachts, motor yachts, sailing yachts and superyachts available in Sicily, with some of them running excellent charter specials this time of the year.

View from Lipari

Aeolian Islands belong to Sicily and represent volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily. The seven islands of this group include Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, Panarea and the largest, the island of Lipari. Lipari is also the most visited of the islands, boasting beautiful vistas, great restaurants and is also good for shopping.

Visitors from all around the world come to see the island of Stromboli and its volcano, which still shows volcanic activity.

Lipari - Aeolian Islands of Sicily in the Mediterranean

For more information about luxury yachts available for charter in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, please contact our charter brokers here.

30% off high season rate on Mediterranean luxury Yacht ARIETE PRIMO

September 11, 2012

The elegant luxury charter yacht ARIETE PRIMO is currently available for charter with a 30% discount on her high season rate, with her normal rate of €120,000 per week plus expenses reduced to an excellent charter rate of €84,000 per week, no delivery fees within 200 nautical miles from Genoa and no VAT. Superyacht ARIETE PRIMO charters in the Mediterranean, including Italy, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey.

Ariete Primo Main

Originally launched in 1967, Ariete Primo was completely refitted in 2006 and transformed in to an elegant and exclusive charter yacht, yet featuring all the charm and originality of her background as a tug boat that has travelled across the world’s seas. Warm feeling has been created thanks to precious woodwork and furnishings in the interior, with every single detail designed in total comfort and relaxation in mind.

Ariete Primo Upper Deck

Main deck of the luxury yacht Ariete Primo boasts two separate saloons, one of which is featuring a dining table for eight charter guests and the other has one dining table for four. Furthermore, the same level has a mosaic-tiled spa, featuring chromotherapy and aromatherapy. For those wishing to workout there is a gym, with a hammam and a whirlpool bath to pamper the body and mind afterwards.

Ariete Primo El Fresco Dinning

The upped deck provides her guests with a small saloon and a DJ station, as well as a plasma TV and a study with internet access. Moving outside from the upper saloon, there is a vast area for al-fresco dining for twelve guests, a sun area with long chairs and ample seating. For further sun protection an extendable tent is available. The sun deck above has a Jacuzzi.

Ariete Primo Jaccuzzi

Motor Yacht Ariete Primo is a stylish and practical charter vessel with an outstanding layout for entertainment and provides LCD TVs throughout, which are supported by renown Bose sound systems.

Ariete Primo Dining

Accommodation is provided in six luxurious cabins to a maximum number of twelve guests. The cabins include one master suite, four double and one twin cabin. The owner cabin can be found of the upper deck and features a king-size bed, Jacuzzi, shower and bidet. A massage chair at the entrance and a spacious dresser with sliding doors can be found here as well. The four double cabins have queen beds, and two of them are located on the main deck with the rest of them on the deck below. Three of the queen staterooms have a bidet. The twin cabin is situated on the main deck and as rest of the cabins it has an en-suite bathroom, dresser, plasma screen TV, DVD, music and SKY.

Ariete Saloon Upper Saloon + Dj Station

Ariete Primo superyacht boasts a great range of tenders and toys, including a 6.9 m Marlin tender housed on the sun deck, a Yamaha jet ski, a Yamaha wave runner, diving equipment and water skis. Charter guests aboard Ariete Primo Yacht are well taken care of by a professional crew of nine Italians, who look forward to welcoming you onboard for an unforgettable charter experience. For more information contact our charter brokers here.

Ariete Primo Master Stateroom

Italian Riviera Yacht Charters

One of the most sought after locations when it comes to luxury yacht vacations is the Italian Riviera with its charming appeal, history, glamour as well as beaches. The region of Liguria offers unforgettable escapes no matter where you plan to sail. From the historical cost of Cinque Terre to the beautiful Island of Elba, Italy charters offer an array of spectacular destinations and spots to explore. In addition Italy is renowned for its fantastic food, people and colourful culture.

Corniglia-Cinque Terre - Photo Raffaele Tolomeo

Cinque Terre is popular yachting destination situated on the northern Mediterranean coast of Italy, standing for ‘Five Lands’. These five little picturesque villages, Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, make up the spectacular Cinque Terre National Park.

One other picturesque place to visit is Portofino, a small historic fishing village visited by many luxury yacht charterers for it’s charming appeal.

Italian Riviera - Liguria

If you have been captured by the unparalleled charm of the Mediterranean and would like to discover this favoured cruising destination, contact our charter brokers who will be able to provide you with the best suitable motor or sailing yacht.

Portoferraio in Elba, Italy

147m TOPAZ Yacht photographed on the French Riviera

September 05, 2012

The magnificent 147-metre luxury yacht Topaz was captured by another one of our readers on the 21st August. Ian Bugby has sent us a a number of night shot showing Topaz superyacht and her impressive lighting as well as cruising during the day time. She was photographed in Nice, French Riviera, in the Mediterranean.

147m Mega Yacht Topaz in Nice - Photo Ian Bugby

Luxury superyacht topaz in Nice - Photo credit Ian Bugby

Topaz was designed by renowned Tim Heywood and built at Lurssen in Germany. She is at number four amongst the largest superyachts in the world and the second largest mega yacht constructed by Lurssen, following the 155-metre Al Said yacht, to date. This is to change soon however, as Lurssen is currently building their largest vessel ever, the 180m mega yacht AZZAM project, which will become the largest luxury yacht in the world once launched, taking over from Eclipse superyacht.

Luxury Yacht TOPAZ - Photo Ian Bugby

Mega Yacht TOPAZ on the French Riviera - Photo Ian Bugby

TOPAZ yacht features a full displacement steel hull coupled with a lighter aluminium superstructure. In addition, she has a helicopter landing platform, tender garages and swimming pools. She can presumably accommodated up to 12 guests in 6 luxurious cabins, although this is not confirmed as yet.

Lurssen mega yacht Topaz in Nice - Photo Ian Bugby

Lurssen superyacht Topaz - Photo by Ian Bugby

Lurssen superyacht Topaz in Nice - Photo Ian Bugby

Enjoying the view of Topaz yacht in Nice - Photo Ian Bugby

Eastern Mediterranean Charter Special – 15% OFF selected luxury motor yachts in September

September 03, 2012

Although the European summer season is coming to an end, there are still a few weeks left to enjoy the warm climate, beaches and spectacular scenery of the popular Mediterranean charter destinations. For charter guests looking for a more peaceful holiday with beaches and harbours less crowded, September is an excellent month to take off on a yacht charter adventure. Many of the yachts run great charter specials for the remaining weeks of their charter availability, including a selection of vessels with 15% off their regular rent in the Eastern Mediterranean during the month of September. In addition to the yachts listed below, you can view all our superyacht charter specials here.

Santorini

Motor yacht ULISSE (ULYSSE)

Luxury yacht Ulisse is available for a charter rate of € 19,040 per week plus expenses down from €22,400. She is a beautifully designed 23 metre yacht by Marco Mannino and built by Aicon Yachts in Sicily.

ULISSE - Main

Ulisse yacht features open spaces with a large exterior dining area aft opening up onto the spacious saloon and dining room, which leads to the galley and bridge. Plenty of natural light is allowed inside, thanks to the large panoramic windows framing the main saloon.

ULISSE - Aft Deck dining

Accommodation is offered in two double cabins and two twin cabins to eight guests in total. All cabins boast en-suite bathrooms. Read more about Ulisse yacht here …

ULISSE - Main Salon

Motor yacht KENTAVROS II

Charter yacht Kentavros II is available for €26,775 per week plus expenses in the Easter Mediterranean. An excellent vessel for a great price down from €31,500. This 24m Ferretti built yacht boasts a contemporary interior with a use of medium toned woods and light crisp furnishing.

KENTAVROS II - Main

Eight guests can find comfortable accommodation aboard Kentavros II yacht in four spacious cabins and are well taken care of by a crew of 4. Find out more about charter yacht Kentavros II …

KENTAVROS II - Aft Deck

Charter yacht POUARO

Luxury superyacht Pouaro is an great Falcon Yachts built vessel with a cosy art nouveau main salon and plenty of seating for all charter guests to relax and unwind. Her dining area located forward boasts comfortable and elegant dining area with a relaxed atmosphere. She is available for €29,750 per week plus expenses, 15% down from €35,000 per week.

Pouaro - Main

The vessel provides eight guests with stylish accommodation in one master suite with a double bed, a VIP cabin with a double bed, one double guest cabin and one twin guest cabin. All feature en-suite bathrooms. More about the 27,45m Pouaro yacht …

Pouaro - Salon View 1

Motor yacht BONITO

Built by Falcon Yachts in 2006, charter yacht Bonito is a 31m luxury vessel available for €41,650 per week plus expenses in the Eastern Mediterranean. This is 15% off her original high season charter rate of €49,000 per week.

Motor yacht BONITO - Main

Bonito yacht boasts stylish and neutral interior with high gloss wood throughout and a spacious main salon with comfortable seating as well as a separate dining area further forward. Accommodation is provided to ten guests in one master cabin with a king-size bed, a VIP cabin with a queen-size bed, one double guest cabin and further two twin cabins. Read more about M/Y Bonito here…

Motor yacht BONITO - Aft Deck 2

Luxury Yacht MIRAGE

Measuring 31 metres, charter yacht Mirage is a fast open cruiser available in the Western Mediterranean and Eastern Mediterranean for a charter rate of €46,750.00 per week plus expenses, down from €55,000.00. The yacht combines strong sporting lines with a stylish interior offering supreme comfort and luxury.

MY MIRAGE - Main

MIRAGE offers accommodation to ten guests in two double and two twin cabins. She is one of the fastest yachts in the world able to reach an impressive top speed of 50 knots thanks to her three top of the line MTU engines with 2,430 hp each as well as Arneson drives. More about Mirage yacht …

MY MIRAGE - Main Salon

Luxury superyacht AI (A1)

Based in Greece, the 40m luxury yacht AI is currently available for a special rate of €59,500.00 per week plus expenses in September, down from €70,000.00 of her usual charter rate.

AI - Profile

Accommodation is offered in one master suite on the main deck, a VIP cabin and two queen double staterooms on the lower deck as well as an extra twin cabin. For more information about AI yacht click here …

AI - Sundeck Jacuzzi

Charter yacht ENDLESS SUMMER

The Westport 120 motor yacht Endless Summer is a 40 metre vessel providing her guests with a relatively fast cruising speed of 22 knots. She is available in September for €76,500.00 per week plus expenses, 15% down from her original september charter rate of €90,000.00.

ENDLESS SUMMER - From The Bow

Elegant and stylish accommodation is offered to ten charter guests in 5 staterooms, including the Master Stateroom on the main deck, and four additional staterooms on the decks below. See more information about charter yacht Endless Summer …

ENDLESS SUMMER - Aft Deck Dining TAble

A few words about the Eastern Mediterranean

Including countries like Greece, Turkey and Croatia, Eastern Mediterranean is an excellent charter destination for yacht enthusiasts searching for a place to unwind that would not only include beautiful secluded beaches, pristine waters and tranquil bays, but also rich history, diverse culture, pleasant seaside villages with great seaside restaurants and friendly locals. This part of the world has it all!

Greece

Each one of the islands of the Ionian Islands, the Aegean and Sporades, Cyclades and Dodecanese will capture you with their particular charm and beauty. The Greek hospitality is unchallenged and a luxury yacht vacation is a perfect way to experience all that the islands have to offer.

Bodrum

One of the most popular yacht charter destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean is Turkey. There are a number of aspects that make this country a pleasurable yacht charter holiday destination, from the picturesque little villages along the coast to its wonderful climate. Boasting rich history and culture, Bodrum is the place to visit if you are looking for a great night’s entertainment and daytime shopping. Other popular destinations for yacht charterers include Cesme, Fethiye, Gocek and Marmaris.

Brijuni Archipelago

Last but not least we have Croatia! Increasing number of luxury superyachts, motor yachts and sailing yachts spend their vacation in this acclaimed holiday cruising ground of the Mediterranean. With over thousand islands making up the Dalmatian Islands, there is plenty on offer. Some of Croatia’s most popular places include Pula, Rovinj, Split, Trogir, Zadar and Vinisce.

For more information about any of the yachts above or other charter specials currently available, please contact our friendly and professional charter team here.

Excellent Western Mediterranean yacht charter special for the 56 m motor yacht GALAXY

August 28, 2012

For any bookings in September or early October, luxury charter yacht Galaxy is offering 10 days of charters around the Western Mediterranean for the price of 7. For € 255,000 per week plus expenses, you can enjoy ten days of pure luxury and comfort while visiting some of the most beautiful Mediterranean charter destinations of Italy or France. Superyacht Galaxy was built by the prestigious Benetti Yachts and provides accommodation to twelve guests. Galaxy’s crew are getting excellent reviews and she is in an outstanding, charter ready condition!

GalaxyMotor2

Luxury motor yacht Galaxy boasts an eclectic combination of exotic woods, featuring oak, maple burl, eucalyptus, European planetree and sycamore, in combination with appealing marbles rarely seen on luxury charter yachts. Some of the most important amenities aboard this excellent charter yacht include the wine cellar, a fully equipped exercise gym, a Jacuzzi as well as the elevator connecting all decks for greater convenience.

GalaxyMotor

GalaxyJacuzzi

Charter guests will find a large built-in sofa an her aft-deck able to accommodate all in comfort. Galaxy yacht’s sun deck is ideal for complete relaxation, boasting five sunbathing lounges, a bar area as well as a dining and snack table, serviceable by the dumbwaiter. There is also an air-conditioned gym with panoramic views allowing charter guests to work out and at the same time take in the breathtaking views surrounding the yacht.

GalaxyFlybridge2

The vessel offers both formal and informal dining possibilities, depending on what her guests desire. The upper deck Sky lounge has a striking glass panelled dining room with a circular dining table. The glass panels can be slid open to reveal a spectacular 180-degree view of wherever the yacht is moored. For further entertainment there is the 42-inch plasma screen and a 77-inch retractable screen for the cinema, as well as chat areas, gaming tables, couches and of course a fully stocked bar.

GalaxyGym

Walking through Galaxy superyacht’s automatic sliding doors will bring you inside the spacious saloon, boasting lovely airy decor of beige and cream. Galaxy can be defined as a modern yacht with efficient and simple use of space and shape, as detailed with the use of beautiful sycamore woods.

GalaxySaloon3

GalaxySaloon4

Geometric coffee tables face the staid couches and all forms work together as one considered entity. Two pop-up 50 inch plasma TVs, which are of course linked to DVD and satellite, further the modern and functional style. Galaxy’s formal dining room seats up to as many as 14 guests, at her generous European planetree dinning table. Her panoramic windows positioned on each side of this full beam width saloon provide natural lighting and vista.

GalaxyDinning

GalaxySaloon2

Charter guests aboard the 56m Benetti yacht Galaxy will find stylish luxury accommodation in six staterooms. The accommodation layout includes: the Owner’s suite on the main deck, complete with panoramic views and en-suite Jacuzzi and VIP office; the VIP stateroom on the upper deck and two double staterooms and two twin cabins plus Pullman berths on the lower deck.

Galaxy - Master

Galaxy - Twin

Galaxy - VIP

The separate crew accommodation for 14-16 is divided into the Captain’s stateroom on the upper deck and seven crew cabins on the lower deck.

Luxury Yacht Galaxy

Benetti

Year:	2005 (Refit n/a)	L.O.A.:	183.73' / 56m	Beam:	34.12' / 1
Max Speed:	16 knots	Cruise Speed:	15 knots	Engines:	Cat 3512b
Cabins:	6	Charter Guest:	12	Crew:	15

More: Luxury Yacht Galaxy

Western Mediterranean yacht charters

Needless to say that France and Italy are the most popular charter destinations during the summer charter season in Europe. Both countries boast an extraordinary wealth of history, culture and natural beauty, offering their yacht charter holiday visitor plenty to discover. Whether your desires are to unwind in a secluded bay or around a beautiful tranquil island or party all night long, you can rest assured, you will find it here.

Villefranche Sur Mer - Image credit to Nautor's Swan

Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, St Tropez, Nice as well as enchanting little seaside village around the French Riviera, offer excellent shopping opportunities, beaches, entertainment and great nightlife. After a busy day or night out, you can retire and enjoy the sunshine or a refreshing meal aboard your luxury yacht anchored in a tranquil bay.

Lipari - Sicily - Photo Raffaele Tolomeo

Some other popular destinations include the island of Corsica or the Italian Islands of Capri, Sardinia, Sicily or Elba and its Porto Azzurro. Undoubtedly, the best way to explore these islands is aboard a luxury sailing yacht or a motor yacht, giving you the unique opportunity to enjoy the spectacular vistas of the Islands from a distance or anchor close by and immerse yourself in the local life.

Scilla - Calabria - Photo Raffaele Tolomeo

Chartering a yacht in Italy will bring this central Mediterranean country’s capturing culture and scenery to life. You will have the possibility to experience many different aspects of Italy, including their excellent food, world renowned art as well as colourful culture, all from the comfort of your luxury charter yacht. Some of the most important places to visit during your holiday include Naples, Capri, Amalfi, Portofino, Venice, the Italian Riviera – Liguria, Cinque Terre, La Spezia, Tuscany, Reggio Calabria or Tropea.

If you are interested in chartering Galaxy or any other luxury yacht or simply have some questions to ask, please contact our professional charter brokers for more information.

« Newer Yacht News 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 28 29 Older Yacht News »

Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

Feature Superyachts Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Heesen presents new FDHF superyacht range at ‘The future is now’ press conference

CRN Navetta 43 yacht LADY TRUDY wins Best Interior Award at the World Yacht Trophy 2012

Vitters sailing yacht Aglaia with sail art by Magne Furuholmen

NIRVANA yacht to debut at the 2012 MYS

2012 International Design Awards Finalists announced by ISS

Photos of 60m luxury yacht LYANA near Panarea – Aeolian Islands of Sicily

30% off high season rate on Mediterranean luxury Yacht ARIETE PRIMO

147m TOPAZ Yacht photographed on the French Riviera

Eastern Mediterranean Charter Special – 15% OFF selected luxury motor yachts in September

Excellent Western Mediterranean yacht charter special for the 56 m motor yacht GALAXY

Luxury Yacht Galaxy

Quick Enquiry

Superyacht News:

Latest Luxury Yachting News

About CharterWorld

Interesting Superyacht News:

Charter & Yacht News

Latest Yachts

Pages

Archives

Recent Updates

Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

Feature Superyachts Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Luxury Yacht Galaxy

Quick Enquiry

Superyacht News:

Latest Luxury Yachting News

About CharterWorld

Interesting Superyacht News:

Charter & Yacht News

Popular Yachting Topics

Pages

Archives