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134m Fincantieri megayacht SERENE receives World Superyacht Award

May 09, 2012

The 134m breathtaking motor yacht Serene, constructed by the well known Italian builder Fincantieri, has received the best new yacht in 2011 award in the category “displacement motor yacht 3000gt and above” at the 7th annual World Superyacht Awards, taking place in the fabulous surroundings of Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey on May 5, 2012.

134m Fincantieri megayacht Serene

Organised and promoted by “Boat International Media”, the prestige event was attended by all the main operators in the sector, from the top builders to high profile luxury yacht owners.

Delivered last year by Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard the luxury yacht Serene, at 134 metres long, is one of the ten largest yachts ever built in the world and one of the finest in terms of sophistication and technology.

Designed in accordance with the maximum class of international safety regulations for passenger transport the Fincantieri megayacht Serene has seven decks, a hangar and two helicopter landing pads. The vessel also features a large sea-water pool which can accommodate service craft and a submarine with a diving depth of up to 100 metres. There are 4,500 square metres of interior space including 2,700 square metres of super-luxury designed by Pascale Reymond from Reymond Langton Design, one of the industry’s most famous designers.

The 134m superyacht Serene marks Fincantieri’s entrance into an exclusive market sector, where the company can draw on its wealth of expertise in the construction of sophisticated, highly innovative vessels combining cutting edge design and state of the art technology.

Fincantieri is devoting increasingly substantial resources to this market in order to offer customers ever higher levels of quality, design and style.

The company is currently building, again at Muggiano yard, the 140m megayacht Victory, on which work began at the end of 2010.

Exceptional French Riviera charter yacht selection for your next luxury charter holiday around the Western Mediterranean

April 04, 2012

The French Riviera is one of the most popular Mediterranean luxury yacht charter destinations offering sublime climate, beautiful landscape and history, secluded and tranquil islands, as well as exciting and chic places, oozing with glitz and glamour. From Nice, Antibes, Cannes, St Tropes to Monaco, you will find everything you would expect from a perfect luxury yacht rental … and more. Below, you will find a selection of excellent motor yachts as well as sailing yachts available for charter this upcoming Mediterranean season around the French Riviera and the Western Mediterranean. This list is by far not the entire range of beautiful yachts on offer, therefore please do not hesitate to contact us for more information and free friendly advise.

Nice - The French Riviera - Western Mediterranean

63.40 m Lurssen expedition yacht POLAR STAR

Designed by renowned designer Espen Oeino and built by the prestigious Lurssen shipyard in Germany, the magnificent 208ft long motor yacht POLAR STAR boasts impressive six levels of luxurious and comfortable interior and exterior deck space. Great stability and safety is provided aboard mega yacht POLAR STAR, in addition to her powerful presence and graceful styling. Her interior on the other hand, shows tranquil ambience of sumptuous decadence and elegant poise, as created by her interior designer Pauline Nunn.

Motor Yacht Polar Star

Polar Star is truly a unique expedition yacht with an ample beam of 42 feet (12.80 m) and huge volume, creating an enormous interior living space. Luxury charter yacht POLAR STAR provides accommodation to 12 charter guests in 6 independent staterooms, including 4 doubles and 2 twins.

Charter Yacht Polar Star

To relax and unwind aboard, the POLAR STAR superyacht has a deck Jacuzzi spa pool as well as an internal sauna. Guest staterooms are located on her main deck, rather than below deck, for more natural light and beautiful ocean views. The Owner’s Area boasts a stateroom, a den and a ‘his and hers’ bathroom as well as an indispensable private deck. There is also a spa, found aft on the Owner’s deck, holding up to 10 bathers. More about POLAR STAR …

Polar Star Superyacht

67 m Mega Yacht APOISE by Lurssen

Another magnificent luxury vessel is the 219’82” Lurssen motor yacht Apoise refitted in 2009. Featuring exterior styling by Espen Oeino and spectacular interior by Francois Zuretti, superyacht APOISE is one of the largest and most exclusive mega charter yachts in the world offering the ultimate in cruising experience.

Superyacht APOISE

Accommodation aboard one of the largest charter yachts in the world is offered to 12 charter guests looking for the highest level of comfort and excitement. Spanning six decks, mega yacht APOISE boasts an impressively spacious sundeck with 360° views, a massive Jacuzzi, sports bar, theatre, gym and all-round WiFi. She also features excellent bridge and upper deck space with indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as numerous lounges.

Superyacht APOISE - Jacuzzi on Sundeck

Lurssen charter yacht APOISE’s important main deck features include a beautiful formal dining area and a massive Owner’s Stateroom, measuring 130 square metres, reminiscent of a five-star hotel. The Owner’s cabin boasts a full -beam master bath and jacuzzi. The VIP suite is located on the bridge deck and the remaining four suites on the lower deck, all offering king-sized berths with en-suite bathrooms. More about APOISE yacht …

Superyacht APOISE - Master Cabin

67.2 metre luxury sailing yacht VERTIGO

The Philippe Briand designed charter yacht VERTIGO is a beautiful Alloy Yachts built luxury sailing vessel measuring 220 feet in LOA, with interior design by Christian Liaigre. She is the first sailing yacht of her size to have an almost vertical bow, which permits a greater waterline length, providing for a considerable improvement in speed both under sail and engine power. Superyacht VERTIGO reaches about 20 knots under sail with a true wind speed of 20 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of about 4000 nm with a use of engine power.

Vertigo superyacht by Alloy Yachts

Particular attention has been given to the exterior relaxing areas, cockpit and flying bridge, affording the possibility to be outside and sheltered as you wish. The aft cockpit is especially well protected by a large hard-top that incorporates a louvre system and by lateral sliding windows. The flybridge is open but on demand it can be protected by a removable bimini top and a large dodger. More about sailing yacht VERTIGO …

Alloy Yachts Sailing Yacht VERTIGO

58.52 m Lurssen charter yacht CAPRI

Motor yacht CAPRI is a spectacular 192 foot luxury vessel with elegant interior design by Glade Johnson Design. Accommodation aboard CAPRI superyacht is available in 6 beautiful and spacious staterooms to 12 charter guests. The master suite offers a king-sized bed and a Jacuzzi bathtub in the his and hers private en-suite bathroom. The suite also has a private study and a full electronic entertainment system.

Luxury charter yacht CAPRI with tenders

There are additional four similar sized large guest cabins aboard CAPRI superyacht, found on the lower deck with extra large portholes. Additionally, there is a separate accommodation for thirteen to fifteen crew members. Her amenities and extras include a 22ft Chris Craft tender, a 22 ft Ribtech tender, 2 Sea-Doo 3 person waverunners, dive compressor, complete scuba and fishing equipment, two Hobie kayaks, two bikes, fully equipped gym observation deck, helicopter pad as well as a sound-proof music recording room with state of the art audio/video equipment. More about CAPRI superyacht …

Motor Yacht CAPRI Accommodation

60 m CMN luxury motor yacht CLOUD 9

Charter Yacht CLOUD 9 is a 2009 launched steel displacement yacht built by CMN shipyard in collaboration with the well known yacht designer Andrew Winch. Superyacht CLOUD 9 accommodates up to 12 charter guests in utmost in comfort and style. Her Master cabin if full beam, featuring an office, his and hers bathrooms, separate dressing rooms and stairwell up to a raised observation lounge giving panoramic views forward. The VIP cabin with a private balcony can be also found on the bridge deck.

Luxury charter yacht CLOUD 9 Aft Dining

CLOUD 9 yacht has an excellent range of extras on board, including two 22ft Nautica Express custom yacht tenders fitted with composite teak decks, pro wakeboard and ski pole, easy water access, and all the latest in electronics …, a Castoldi jet boat, two Seadoo RTX 3 man jet skis, two ClearBlue Hawai transparent kayaks, a large selection of waterski sand wake boards, plenty of towing toys and games like beach Volley Ball, a Beach dining set up, Snorkelling sets for all ages as well as safety and support equipment. Inside, Cloud 9 has a Kaleidoscope system and she has all of the modern communications equipment including SatCom with VOIP and Fleet 77. Read more about Cloud 9 charter yacht …

Motor Yacht CLOUD 9 Jacuzzi

57.9 m motor yacht MI SUENO

Built and launched by Trinity Yachts, charter yacht MI SUENO offers a modern combination of the latest technology with exquisite styling, featuring interior design by Patrick Knowles. Her accommodation includes one master suite, two VIP suites, one double and one twin cabin.

Motor Yacht Mi Sueno by Trinity Yachts

MI SUENO yacht’s deck equipment includes a Jacuzzi for seven people, one hydraulic 22.5 ft. Marquip Passerelle, two 10 step manual shipdise boarding ladders 24″ Nautical Structures, one 5,500 lb. Nautical Structures tender davit in garage, one Nautical Structures MCA approved 2,500 lb @ 22 ft. Telescoping davit on the flybridge, one Nautical Structures 1700 lb @ 15 ft. Telescoping davit on the bow. More about MI SUENO …

Luxury Motor Yacht Mi Sueno - Owner Stateroom

56 m Sailing Yacht PANTHALASSA

Created by Foster + Partners in collaboration with Perini Navi, with naval architecture by Perini Navi and Ron Holland Design, the spectacular 183’8” sailing yacht PANTHALASSA reflects a fusion of contemporary living and the finest in nautical heritage. Her interior is completely penetrated by light, featuring vast light and airy spaces, with clean lines and uncluttered style.

Sailing Yacht Panthalassa - Main Salon with natural light

Superyacht PANTHALASSA offers versatile arrangements, including a dining table transformable into a coffee table, a library with views over the open water providing a feeling of relaxation and contemplation, a boardroom with video conferencing facilities, which can also be used at a dining area, and a sweeping sofa in the saloon that becomes a bar.

Charter Yacht Panthalassa - Dining Table

Luxury charter ketch Panthalassa is able to accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 nearly equal sized cabins, including four fixed doubles and two twin cabins, with beds convertible into doubles. More about Panthalassa …

Sailing Yacht Panthalassa - Aft Deck Dining

54.20 m motor yacht MARAYA by CRN Yachts

Launched in Italy in 2008, this impressive motor yacht MARAYA, offers every possible amenity one could desire. Featuring contemporary and crisp minimal interior by Claude Misser, luxury charter yacht MARAYA offers accommodation in 6 elegant staterooms to up to 12 guests in total.

Relax on board charter yacht MARAYA

One of the main features of the superyacht MARAYA is an impressive sun-deck, boasting a bar and a Jacuzzi pool, along with an internal lift for access. She boasts an abundance of both internal and external spaces for her charter guests to escape, relax and fully enjoy their freedom aboard. Maraya yacht offers an extensive range of water sports equipment on board and a great selection of toys. More about MARAYA charter yacht …

Aboard Luxury motor yacht MARAYA

52 m Sailing Yacht MONDANGO

Built by the renowned and respected luxury yacht builder Alloy Yachts in New Zealand, the 2008 launched spectacular sailing yacht MONDANGO features naval architecture by Dubois Naval Architects. Her elegant and luxurious interior was created by Reymond Langton Design and she can sleep up to 10 guests on board, looked after by a crew of 10 professionals.

Sailing yacht Mondango - Photo Credit Alloy Yachts

The high performance aluminium ketch has been built to Lloyds Classification and complies with the Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2. The sailing yachts hull is a majestic blue with a Matterhorn white superstructure. Charter Yacht MONDANGO has been awarded the ‘Best Sailing Yacht over 45m’ at the ShowBoats International. More about MONDANGO superyacht …

51.7m superyacht MONDANGO

50m Motor Yacht LIBERY by ISA

Launched last year in March, the 164 ft charter yacht LIBERTY the first vessel from the 50m customer series by ISA Yachts. Her design was created by ISA’s in-house design studio and technical team in collaboration with Andrea Vallicelli.

Luxury charter yacht LIBERTY

Superyacht LIBERTY boasts elegant exterior lines, with smooth outlines and a dark grey metallic hull, contrasting with a brilliant white superstructure. Liberty’s spacious sundeck measures more than 17 metres in length and features a large pool and is furnished with sofas. This is an excellent area for her charter guests to relax and enjoy the magnificent views of her surroundings. More about LIBERTY yacht …

Luxury motor yacht LIBERTY by ISA Yachts

50m Superyacht ODESSA

Launched by the Turkish shipyard Proteksan Turquoise, the 164 ft luxury charter yacht ODESSA was designed by Ed Dubois and offers utmost in luxury and comfort to ensure an enjoyable time onboard. Her modern and relaxed interior was designed by John Horsfield of H2 Yacht Design.

Yacht ODESSA - Proteksan Turquoise

Motor yacht ODESSA provides accommodation in 5 spacious cabins to 10 charter guests in total, as well as several convertible options for additional flexibility. One of the main features of Odessa is her sun-deck, boasting vast sunbathing area, several dining options, shaded area, a Jacuzzi and plenty of sunpads for relaxation. Find out more about ODESSA …

2007 Yacht ODESSA by Proteksan Turquoise - Jacuzzi

41.80 metre charter yacht NATORI

Built by Baglietto shipyard in Italy, the beautiful motor yacht NATORI was designed by Jon Bannenberg with naval architecture by Francesco Paszkowski. Natori yacht is an excellent, well rounded semi-displacement luxury charter yacht providing accommodation for 10 guests in 5 splendid cabins.

Charter Yacht NATORI - Decks

Her contemporary and clever layout focuses on functional living areas, with fantastic access to the outdoor lifestyle living areas. Superyacht NATORI offers excellent features, such as large outdoor spaces and Jacuzzi pool, a gymnasium, zero speed stabilisers, jetskis, water toys, superb electronics and tasteful interior design. More about NATORI here …

Natori Yacht - Skylounge - BANNENBERG DESIGN LTD

72 ft Open style charter yacht JR – JR AICON 72

Motor yacht JR is an open style sports cruiser available for Western Mediterranean cruising around Northern Italy, South of France, Corsica and Sardinia. She is an excellent charter yacht with intelligent interior and exterior layout, great external spaces and outdoor living areas. Her hard-top roof retracts to create an open-air atmosphere and brings air and light indoors.

Motor Yacht JR - Alfresco Dining

Providing wonderful areas onboard, charter yacht JR boasts an aft deck with al-fresco dining table and a large sunbed. Her second sunbathing area can be found forward of the bridge. This well equipped, beautifully designed crewed Motor Yacht Aicon 72 is perfect for lovers of speed and luxury. With a cruising speed of 33 knots this yacht will not disappoint. Read more about charter yacht JR or contact us here for more information.

Charter Yacht JR - Master Cabin

As mentioned above, by no means is this the whole list of luxury motor yachts and sailing yachts available around the Western Mediterranean. There are countless wonderful boats available for charter in Italy, France (South of France), Sardinia, Sicily, Corsica, Spain and Malta amongst other popular destinations. Please, contact our friendly team at CharterWorld for more advise and information.

Icon Yachts at Hainan Rendezvous 2012

April 02, 2012

ICON YACHTS – world renowned luxury superyacht builder, renowned for the attention to detail and continuous delivery of perfection, which define the unique and true custom yachts created by this prestigious shipyard located in the north of Holland. The yard is well known for their use of only the top quality equipment and the latest in the technology. Icon Yachts specialises in the construction of beautiful and true custom motor and sailing yachts, ranging from 130ft up to well above 400 feet in LOA (40m – 150m).

Sailing yacht EOS at ICON YACHTS - Image Dik Manshande

In this historic shipyard a number of projects are underway in different stages of construction and finish. This offers a unique insight into the level of expertise and quality that Dutch yacht builders are so famous for. Working closely with client’s design teams and the in-house Naval Architects, each project is developed applying years of experience and true dedication to produce perfection. With over 100 enthused and highly trained specialists, Icon Yachts has the resources to realize projects with a cutting edge.

Icon Motor Yacht Baton Rouge - Image by Bugsy Gedlek

The pedigree of an Icon Yacht has been internationally recognized and nominated for no less than four World Superyacht Award listings as finalist for the Motor Yacht ‘Baton Rouge’.

CHINA Show season – Hainan Rendezvous 2012

ICON YACHTS will again be present at this year’s Hainan Rendezvous, represented by Martello Yachting, with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. Rene Ho, the Managing Director of Martello Yachting with Stephan Vitus, Head of Project Development of Icon Yachts will be presenting pre-views of ground breaking concepts.

Icon Yachts at Hainan Rendezvous 2012

ERDEVICKI 175 Yacht

The talented design team of ERDEVICKI have created this sleek and majestic 173ft (53 Meter) motor yacht featuring a signature profile combined with a clever and efficient interior layout. Ivan Erdevicki a yacht designer and naval architect with a keen sense for aesthetics, space, light and proportions, combines the art of design with engineering skill to breathe life into a unique creation that is the ER175 superyacht the yachting scene out of the two-dimensional illustration. The sleek shape, stunning looks and dynamic swept back lines give the yacht a powerful image; an impressive statement of authority.

Erdewicki - superyacht ICON 175 Metallic Blue Gradient

The yacht under 500 GRT is designed to be built as a semi-displacement aluminium hull with 31 plus knots speed or a full-displacement hull in steel and aluminium superstructure with a lower speed but both with transatlantic range at cruising speed.

The powerful bullet shaped bow defined by natural sheer lines will carve through the waves and provide reserve buoyancy for a smooth ride under all conditions. This three-deck design provides a spacious interior and generous semi-sheltered deck space for leisure and entertainment.

KINDER DESIGN 110 EXPLORER

By the well known German design studio of JOACHIM KINDER, Icon Yachts is very proud to present a totally unique 360ft (110 Meter) Explorer Yacht that is on the opposite scale of size and application. This vast concept offers unique styling and design elements, that are inviting the client to truly customize the yacht to their specific requirements. This Mega Yacht will be one to watch out for and will feature the option for two special 65ft (20 Meter) ‘custom-built’ fast luxury tenders with the same styling elements as the mother ship. These tenders are located in mid ship garages and will be loaded/off-loaded by side shell doors and can be conveniently accessed right from the luxury glass elevator.

Joachim KINDER-Icon 110M Explorer Yacht

Joachim Kinder, CEO of Kinder Design explains: “The design is well proportioned with a logical configuration and inboard logistic. All decks are easily accessible by elevators, separated for crew- and guest-/owner’s-areas. The internal central stairwell is partially a part of the aft superstructure and it is generously illuminated by natural daylight. The aft superstructure ends with a strong construed arches. Three cantilever balconies are added on the rear of these flanks create a light weight character. As well as the unusual semi circular balconies of comfortable size are situated of the main guest VIP cabins on the upper deck. The ultra-modern well-proven ‘axe-bow’, combined with the stainless-steel shield, makes the vessel unique and gives it an all-over solid and robust appearance. Altogether this Mega Yacht combines elegant yacht features with practical and seaworthy elements.”

Joachim Kinder designed superyacht Icon 110M

ICON Refit – 244 Meter of Quality and Service

ICON Yachts has a large array of on-site facilities available, assuring to be a perfect partner for all refit projects. With our state of the art installations and top level craftsmanship, we offer the highest quality and maximum efficiency in tackling projects. Refits evolve around our central dry dock, measuring an impressive 480 x 160 x 33ft (150 x 50 x 10 meters) and a passage height of 90ft (28 meters) above Datum. With our 9900Lbs (4500 ton) Syncrolift and a set of in-house paint and blasting facilities, we offer a complete package of possibilities for every project, whether big or small.

305ft (93 meter) Superyacht ‘EOS’

Appreciating the extent and suitability of our shipyard facilities, Royal Huisman Shipyard have leased dry-dock space from ICON to perform an extensive refit aboard the 305ft (93 meter) Superyacht ‘EOS’. Built in 2006 by German shipyard Lürssen, Royal Huisman, utilizing their Huisfit program are treating this magnificent three-master to a ‘cosmetic facelift’ to include an all-new paint job for the hull, superstructure and spars with suppliers Mast Jachtschilders. Additionally Huisfit reports that her teak decks will be updated and all deck equipment and Rondal masts will be thoroughly overhauled. Huisfit will also service on board mechanics, air conditioning and systems (including a 5 year Lloyds recertification) to provide EOS with many years of reliable ongoing cruising. At ICON we are proud to have such a glorious vessel at our location.

Refit of the superyacht EOS - Icon Yachts Harlingen - Photo Dik Manshande

158ft (48 meter) superyacht ‘Rahil’

The 158ft (48 meter) motor yacht ‘Rahil’ built by BVB in 2005, with interiors and exteriors designed by Reymond Langton Design Ltd is currently undergoing refit and modification works at ICON Yachts. Her engine room is receiving general maintenance and all audio-visual, navigational and communication systems will be updated to the latest technology by Radio Holland.

48 m motor yacht Rahil rendering by Reymond Langton Design

With this, some areas of the interior will be thoroughly upgraded, including the replacement of her dining table. These adjustments to the interior have been designed by SINOT Design Team and implemented by Bootwerk Yacht Interiors.

Sinot Yacht Design - Refit yacht Rahil spring 2012 - Exterior dining tabletop

The client has chosen to carry out the refit at this time in order for ICON Yachts to start preparations and pre-engineering for a 3 meter extension of the stern and bathing platform, which is scheduled to be carried out in the upcoming winter season. Prefabrication of the necessary sections and systems will allow for a much compressed down time in the shipyard. In this period the 5 year Lloyds survey will be completed.

Sinot Yacht Design - Refit superyacht Rahil spring 2012

Upon completion of the works, Rahil is scheduled to sail to the Med for enjoyment by the clients with and a busy season ahead.

135ft (42 meter) Heesen-built superyacht ‘Seven Sins’

Starting in April, the 135ft (42 meter) Heesen-built superyacht ‘Seven Sins’ is scheduled to undergo an extensive refit at ICON Yachts. All interior and exterior styling has been designed by Omega Architects. ‘Seven Sins’ will be receiving a full hull paint job by Bonsink Jachtschilders, as well as a new MOB crane. Planned to leave our shipyard in June, her refit will be completed with full maintenance of her bathing platform and generators.

Motor Yacht Seven Sins

ICON Yachts offers a unique portfolio of custom concepts from famous and well respected designers and stylists and welcomes you to meet us at the Hainan or Singapore show events to discuss your specific ideas and requirements. For a personal invitation please contact us under the following details. We look forward to meeting you in person!

Great Selection of Dubois designed Superyachts to be present in St. Barths, Caribbean

March 15, 2012

A great selection of Dubois designed superyachts are expected to be present in the popular Caribbean destination of St. Barths. Home to an eclectic mix of iguanas, night-blooming cactus, and fabulous beaches as well as luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and celebrities, St. Barths is an extraordinary island, offering luxury, serenity and most importantly of all – excellent conditions for sailing.

A beautiful Caribbean yacht charter destination - St. Barths

KOKOMO

58.4m sailing yacht Kokomo is a spectacular fast cruising sloop, launched by the NZ shipyard Alloy Yachts in 2010. Featuring sleek hull refined for sea-keeping and speed, Kokomo offers spacious and comfortable accommodation in her lovely interior, designed by renowned Redman Whiteley Dixon.

58.4m superyacht KOKOMO

TWIZZLE

Launched in 2010, the 57.5m luxury yacht Twizzle is a beautiful performance cruising ketch, built by the prestigious yard Royal Huisman. Twizzle provides an elegantly stylish yet comfortable relaxed interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon.

57.5m sailing yacht TWIZZLE

MONDANGO

Built by Alloy Yachts, the 51.7m superyacht Mondango is an exceptional large flybridge ketch, launched in 2008. With interior by well-known Reymond Langton Design, Mondango is a stylish vessel capable of fast, comfortable ocean passages.

51.7m superyacht MONDANGO

ZEFIRA

The 7th Dubois design built by Fitzroy Yachts, 49.7m sailing yacht Zefira is a breathtaking fast cruising sloop, launched in 2010. Remi Tessier designed elegant interior offers 4 comfortable staterooms for 8 guests in addition to 4 crew cabins.

49.7m ZEFIRA Superyacht

LADY B

Delivered in 2010, the 44.2m luxury yacht Lady B, built by Vitters Shipyard is one of the most sophisticated and well finished vessels of her size in the world today. Featuring interior styling by Rhoades Young Design, Lady B provides 8 guests with the high sailing performance.

44.7m superyacht LADY B

SALPERTON

45m superyacht Salperton is another fabulous fast cruising sloop, built by Fitzroy Yachts and launched in 2009. Both practical as well as beautiful, Salperton´s light and spacious interior by Adam Lay Studio offers 4 comfortable staterooms.

45m SALPERTON superyacht

ARTEMIS (ex Salperton)

Fitzroy 44m dramatically beautiful superyacht Artemis (ex Salperton) was launched in 2007 as a performance oriented sloop. The comfortable interior for 8 guests designed by Adam Lay Studio, includes an owner’s suite, three generous guest cabins as well as three crew cabins.

44m sailing yacht Artemis (ex Salperton)

KOO

Delivered in 2002, the 42.9m luxury yacht Koo is both a cruising as well as racing vessel, built by Vitters Shipyard. The elegant interior, finished in dark stained mahogany with crisp, sharp lines which exude a contemporary feel, was designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon Design and decorated by Axel Vervoordt.

42.9m sailing yacht KOO

DESTINATION (ex Destination Forx Har´br and Harlequin)

Luxury sailing yacht Destination measures 41 metres in length over all and was launched in 2002 by Alloy Yachts. Recently refitted with an upgraded Reymond Langton interior, the stylish Destination sloop can sleep a total of 8 guests in 4 luxurious and lovely staterooms.

41m luxury yacht DESTINATION

INMOCEAN

41m superyacht Inmocean is an elegant classic style sloop, launched by Fitzroy Yachts in 2008. Created for long ocean passages as well as “off the beaten track” cruising, Inmocean boasts interior design by Adam Lay Studio, offering owner and guest accommodation forward in 3 amazing cabins, with 3 crew cabins aft.

41m superyacht IMMOCEAN

NUBERU BLAU (ex Kokomo of London)

The 7th Dubois design built by Alloy Yachts is the 40.3m sailing yacht Nuberu Blau. Launched in 2000, Nuberu Blau´s lovely interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon for 8 guests is wonderfully light with a warm atmosphere.

40.3m sailing yacht NUBERU BLAU (ex Kokomo of London)

GANESHA

Delivered in 2006 by Fitzroy Yachts, the 38.9m charter yacht Ganesha is a superb fast cruising sloop, mixing up head-turning style and speed with comfort and safety. Ganesha provides comfortable accommodation for up to 10 guests in her graceful interior, designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon.

38.9m luxury charter yacht GANESHA

GENEVIEVE (ex Atlanta)

Luxury sailing yacht Genevieve (ex Atlanta) measures 36.9 metres in length and was delivered by Alloy Yachts in 1996, with last refit in 2005. Featuring a sparkling performance as well as excellent pedigree, Genevieve sleeps 8 to 9 guests in the full width master stateroom, a VIP double cabin, a twin cabin and a double cabin with a fixed upper berth, each with a shower room en suite.

36.9m luxury yacht GENEVIEVE

BLISS

Built by Yachting Developments in 2009, the 36.7m charter yacht Bliss represents a mixture of sailing performance and cruising luxury for the ultimate sailing holiday. With interior design by Design Unlimited, Bliss has the flexibility to accommodate 10 guests using a combination of berth arrangements making her the perfect charter yacht for families or groups of friends.

36.7m charter yacht BLISS

MOONBIRD

Sleek, sexy lines, elegant interior as well as superb performance all represent the spectacular charter yacht Moonbird. This amazing 37.1m fast cruising sloop launched in 2003 by Fitzroy Yachts boasts a gracious interior by Rhoades Young Design and features an incredible capacity for both formal as well as informal entertaining, offered by the pilothouse bar and the comfortable and stylish lower saloon and dining room.

37.1m luxury charter yacht MOONBIRD

Superyacht Design Summit 2012: The Bannenberg Reunion a Great Success

March 15, 2012

13th March saw a unique opportunity, with superyacht designers Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale as well as Tim Heywood, all present at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour (DCCH). Speaking on stage together for the first time ever at the Superyacht Design Summit 2012, the old friends offered to 200 peer group designers, interior suppliers as well as owner’s representatives an engaging and amusing discussion.

Superyacht Design Summit 2012: The Bannenberg Reunion

Under the direction of Martin H Redmayne, Chairman of The Superyacht Group, the dialogue covered various topics including how the panel first met and worked for the iconic designer, Jon Bannenberg. Among those present at the event — including Pascale Reymond from Reymond Langton Design and Ken Freivokh, who both posed questions to the group — Dickie Bannenberg asked the panel if it was possible to correct a situation with a client if the chemistry was not right or you weren’t able to sell an idea. “Yes of course you can, if it doesn’t work first time, try again with another idea” remarks Winch. “I think your father would never have stopped trying to create something unique and dramatic, and that was one of his fortes.”

The design figureheads also shared advice on the best way in which interior suppliers could grab their attention, and how land-based designers could cross over into the world of superyacht design. “You have to find a client that you have done a successful project with,” suggests Heywood, “and then if you are lucky, they will come to you for their yacht. You’ve got to show a client that you can do it. The transition from doing a house interior to a yacht interior is not too difficult. There are certain things that you pick up along the way… However, you will learn these quite quickly.”

The panel also discussed the differences in designing an interior for a yacht verses a jet. Specifically, they touched on the requirements for fire testing and how this can impact hugely on the finish. “You would think that something that works on an aeroplane, might work on a yacht, and yet it doesn’t,” explains Disdale. “This is because fireproofing material inside a yacht has a very small life span, so if something is fireproof for three minutes inside an aeroplane, it’s pretty good. However, inside a yacht, it has to be fireproof for a couple of hours.”

The evening continued afterwards with a glitzy canapé and champagne reception in the Design Club, offering the opportunity to ask individual members of the panel questions and a chance to network with fellow delegates.

Nobiskrug 73.55m Megayacht MOGAMBO (ex hull 782) successfully delivered

March 06, 2012

The prestigious German shipyard, Nobiskrug has recently successfully delivered its 73.55m motor yacht Mogambo (ex hull 782) to her Owner. Launched in October 2011, the Mogambo superyacht was designed by renowned London-based office Reymond Langton Design. It is believed that the luxury yacht Graffiti (ex hull 783), sistership to Mogambo, is also due to be delivered very shortly.

73.55m Mogambo Superyacht by Nobiskrug

The spectacular superyacht Mogambo easily sleeps 12 guests in 6 lovely cabins. She is managed by an impressive crew of 17 to provide her guests with full comfort.

Twin 2,360hp MTU 16V 4000 M60 diesel engines provide the Nobiskrug luxury yacht Mogambo (ex hull 782) with a top speed of 17 knots. She comfortably cruises at 14.5 knots. The beautiful Mogambo boasts a beam of 12m (39´) and a draught of almost 3.55m (12´).

Pendennis 50m motor yacht Phantom by Reymond Langton Design

January 03, 2012

Built and finished with the outstanding attention to quality and detail, Pendennis 50m motor yacht Phantom is a mixture of superb standards of craftsmanship and the very best in cutting edge design. Phantom superyacht features a sleek, aggressive profile by a world-renowned designer Reymond Langton, whilst naval architecture was provided by the well-known designer Nigel Irens, guaranteeing terrific through-the-water performance.

55m Pendennis motor yacht Phantom designed by Reymond Langton Design

Beautiful interior of the 50m Pendennis super yacht Phantom by Reymond Langton Design

The contemporary interior, with master suite and four beautifully appointed state rooms, is breathtakingly simple and elegant. Her integral swim platform, water toys and yacht tenders can transform the luxury yacht Phantom into a floating playground, while generous entertainment spaces make her a welcoming haven for private cruising and luxury yacht charter use alike.

Pendennis mega yacht Phantom 55 by Reymond Langton Design - Profile

Pendennis Superyacht Phantom 50 designed by Reymond Langton Design

Reymond Langton Design created motor yacht Phantom 50 by Pendennis

I3D – Lighting design studio for luxury super yachts

January 02, 2012

At the beginning of December, 2011 we have posted an article about an interdisciplinary design consulting firm I3D Inc. (In3Design), which specialises in lighting design for luxury yachts. Designers focus on the unique identity and atmosphere of the given space, how it communicates with people, and how it changes to suit their needs. While almost every other detail is customized on yachts, lighting is frequently ignored. When the sun sets and the lights are turned on, one discovers the most generic illumination, often provided by outdated lighting technologies.

Lurssen Superyacht Pacific - Photo credit to Martin Groothuis

On most modern yachts, very little stands out at nighttime. They are undefined masses looking like ‘black-holes’ from shore when moored in a bay. The hours that exterior stylists spend on creating signature shapes disappear into darkness and are not represented at all. Private residences and restaurants often have more unique lighting than multi-million dollar yachts.

Emotional and unique approaches to yacht lighting create subtle moods and add both pleasure and value to a yacht by reflecting an owner’s personality. These lighting techniques put a signature stamp on form and function, adding sophistication to luxury. I3D sees the untapped potential for stunning new lighting designs for luxury yachts.

Interior lighting designed by I3D for super yacht PACIFIC - Image courtesy of I3D

Interior lighting designed by I3D for super yacht PACIFIC - Images courtesy of I3D and Lurssen

Beatrice Witzgall’s passion for performance sailing, combined with her lighting expertise, allows her to understand the opportunities that lie beyond the traditional lighting approaches. This combination leads to a deeper understanding of the practical challenges and requirements of yachts as far as realizing their design potential and opportunities.

At this point, I3D has worked on numerous yachts ranging from some of the most high-profile and prominent superyacht launches to high performance catamarans. I3D involvement ranges from full lighting design services, to technical consultancies, to support in architectural design aspects and development of graphics. I3D has worked extensively with many acclaimed designers such as Bannenberg-Rowell, Reymond Langton, German Frers and shipyards such as Luerssen, Abeking & Rasmussen, Nobiskrug, Hodgdens and Gunboat.

Super yacht Pacific in Harbour of Kiel - Photo courtesy of Ferdinand Rogge

Luxury yacht projects that are included in I3D’s portfolio:

85m Lurssen motor yacht Pacific

PROJECT TEAM “JOSI”:

Delivery: November 2010

Interior: Bannenberg Rowell

Exterior: German Frers

Shipyard: Luerssen, Germany

Awards: Finalist for Superyacht Awards 2011 – Judges’ Commendation in the ‘BEST DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHT OF 1,300GT TO 2,999GT’

LIGHTING STATEMENT:

For PACIFIC, the owner’s brief was clear: “impress & surprise us showing something that hasn’t been done before on any yacht.” Therefore, I3D had the amazing opportunity to implement many of our unique design visions into this outstanding project. All spaces were defined by different light settings for the various user scenarios. Integrated lighting accentuated the multitude of complex materials and textures; and the complex and outstanding architectural design details. A mood-altering color scheme linked interior with exterior spaces and created a fluent spatial experience. Together, these and other innovative lighting features created PACIFIC’s unique signature look, pushing the envelope for innovative lighting design and setting a new industry standard.

60ft Gunboat catamaran Phaedo with Architectural Layout / Graphic / Lighting by I3D - - Image courtesy of I3D

60ft Gunboat catamaran Phaedo with Architectural Layout / Graphic / Lighting by I3D - Photos Levin Trautmann / Team Phaedo

66′ Gunboat catamaran Phaedo

PROJECT DETAILS “6604”:

Delivery: October 2010

Shipyard: Gunboat, South Africa

Project Manager: Paul Hand

Architectural Layout / Graphic / Lighting: I3D, inc.

Client: Lloyd Thornburg

Awards: 2011 Best Boats: Flagship Multihull

This catamaran truly pushed the envelope and redefined what a fully equipped “performance cruising boat” nowadays can mean. Not only did it apply race boat technology, pushing weight

and performance to the limit without compromising or sacrificing luxury life-style elements in a highly designed loft-type space, but it also rethought every system, detail, and technological

addition. The result is a custom, modern, cleanly-designed, stylish and open penthouse space that has every feature of a fast, light-weight performance racing yacht. This 66’ Gunboat catamaran is equal in many aspects to an over 100’ Super Yacht in terms of space, speed, performance, and quality of finishes. However, it is optimized in terms of crew, maintenance costs, fuel, and energy savings. It sets new standards for catamarans, bringing the possibilities to a new level. This project represents I3D as truly an interdisciplinary firm with scope ranging from architectural layout to the styling and branding including graphics and the lighting design.

Lurssen mega yacht Pacific - Photo courtesy of Ferdinand Rogge

YACHTS – other design services: architectural design & GRAPHICS

• architectural design

I3D – In3Design are a strong believer in an integrated design approach that combines backgrounds and bridges disciplines, using a comprehensive understanding of a situation in order to create

new insights and see new potentials. Relying on their strong background in architecture, they created for PHAEDO an open loft-style modern space for this usually cluttered platform yacht. I3D focused on creating clean lines, alignments, and a continuity of space that connects the inside to the outside in order to create a seamless spatial experience.

• BOAT GRAPHICS & LOGOS

With I3D’s strong understanding of the various design disciplines, they understand the underlying design principles, concepts and themes enabling them to develop a representative brand. The graphics should strengthen and accentuates the identity and have a unique, but specific character. Graphics should reflect the overall design principles of the project.

YACHTS - I3D’s confidential projects that make part of their portfolio

LIGHTING design CONSULTANCY – UNDISCLOSED details : I3D respect their clients wishes to keep project details confidential! Yacht projects are a combination of high-end individualized residential spaces with a strong hospitality aspect. Yacht projects deal technically with very challenging conditions. Their involvement extends from interior to exterior lighting, in which they specifically focus on creating a strong signature look. Due to the character of the industry, I3D unfortunately can’t share or disclose further project details and images of their work despite having had the great opportunity to work on some outstanding and unique designs. Some, but not all, of their yacht projects, are listed below.

Design proposals:

• EXTERIOR DESIGN for a very large Megayacht

Designer / Shipyard: N/A – confidential

• EXTERIOR DESIGN for a large Megayacht

Designer / Shipyard: N/A – confidential

FULL DESIGN SCOPE

• 24.5m M/Y exterior lighting

Designer / Shipyard: N/A – confidential / USA

Delivery: November 2010

• 78m A&R #6492 – mega yacht Amaryllis – Full Interior & Exterior

Designer: Reymond Langton Design

Shipyard: Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany

Delivery: Summer 2011

• 149’ explorer yacht - Interior & Exterior

Shipyard: N/A / USA

Delivery: 2011

TECHNICAL LIGHTING CONSULTANCY:

• 78m A&R mega yacht TITAN

Designer: Reymond Langton Design

Shipyard: Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany

Delivery: Summer 2010

• 74m M/Y #783 mega yacht Graffiti

Designer: Reymond Langton Design

Shipyard: Nobiskrug

78m Yacht C2 by Abeking & Rasmussen

December 16, 2011

Today’s feature on CharterWorld News concentrates on the stunning Abeking & Rasmussen 78m C2 yacht (ex Ann, Project Blue Sky). There is very little known about this beautiful vessel, however her beauty, excellent German craftsmanship, combined with the mysteriousness surrounding this vessel, make her ever so interesting and desirable. Abeking & Rasmussen’s motor yacht C2 was designed by Reymond Langton Design with her interior presumed to be by the Owner’s personal designer, who remains undisclosed. C2 yacht’s close sister-ships, with equally majestic 78 metres include the superyacht Eminence (ex Project Excellence IV), Titan and superyacht Amaryllis.

Abeking and Rasmussen 78m Yacht C2 - Photographed by Niels M Knudsen

American Owners have decided to keep their beautiful vessel private and have prohibited the yard and the yacht’s designers from communicating any information whatsoever to the public. A&R mega yacht C2 is registered in The Creek and she was launched in 2009 by the prestigious shipyard in Germany under the hull number 6479.

A&R displacement motor yacht C2 is the 2nd vessel from the 78m series and features a deep-blue steel hull in combination with a white aluminium superstructure. With the exact overall length of 78.43m (257’32”) she features an impressive beam of 12.40 metres (40’68”). Her maximum draft is of 3.20 metres (10’50”). C2 has been built according to the Lloyd’s Register and is MCA compliant.

78m mega yacht C2 by Abeking & Rasmussen - Photo taken by Niels M Knudsen

Powered by twin Caterpillar 3516B DITA model diesel engines of 2,000hp (1,491KW) she is presumably reaching a maximum speed of 16 knots and can comfortably cruise at a speed of 14 knots. Her range is though to be 6,000 nautical miles. All these details indicate her great seaworthiness and great oceangoing capabilities, designed to give top performance in all conditions.

Eminence yacht by Abeking & Rasmussen - sister-ship to 78m mega yacht C2

Fuel capacity of this magnificent 78m mega yacht by Abeking & Rasmussen is an amazing 1,600,000 litres with a water capacity of 35,000 litres.

Another view of Eminence - sistership to 78m A&R yacht C2 and superyacht Amaryllis

As mentioned before, one of the close sister yachts to C2 is the motor yacht Eminence, which we know more about. This information could give us some indications about possible features, layouts of her more reticent sister vessel. One of the features, possibly found on C2 could be the enclosed elevator, which connects the four decks of the yacht Eminence. The main deck of Eminence, also offers great space for gatherings and entertainment in great style and luxury, which would indicate the same for the mega yacht C2. Great space and excellent setting for al-fresco dining can also be found on Eminence’s bridge deck.

Abeking & Rasmussen sister ship to the 78m C2 superyacht - Aft view

Accommodation on board of Eminence is offered in 7 luxuriously furnished and very well equipped staterooms to a maximum number of 14 guests. A similar layout would be expected on board of C2.

Motor Yacht TITAN - another sister-ship to mega yacht C2 by Abeking & Rasmussen - Photo taken by ship and yacht photographer Martin Groothuis

Mega Yacht C2 is currently unavailable for luxury yacht charter, however if you are interested in chartering a similar stunning mega yacht for your next vacation, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team, who will be able to find the best yacht to suit your needs.

Nobiskrug motor yacht Graffiti launched

November 28, 2011

Nobiskrug’s 73.5 metre motor yacht GRAFFITI has been successfully launched by this well known German shipyard. Sistership to the recently launched stunning MOGAMBO, SAPPHIRE and SIREN, superyacht Graffiti, with hull ID 783, was styled by Reymond Langton Design, featuring a white hull and superstructure.

Mega Yacht GRAFFITI by Nobiskrug due to be launched in 2012

With the length over all of 73.5 metres, Graffiti yacht features a spacious interior with a beam of 12.5 metres and a draft of 3.65metres. Her main features include a vast saloon, cinema, sky lounge, gym and a beach club.

Sistership to the stunning yacht Mogambo, Graffiti is scheduled for her delivery in 2012 following the completion of her sea trials.

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