From Turkey comes news that Mengi Yay Yachts have delivered 47.2m (154’9”) superyacht ANCORA marking the 100th yacht built by the shipyard and the third in their Virtus 47. She is a collaboration between Ginton Naval Architects, exterior designer VYD Studio and interior craftsman Robert Trown & Associates. A representative from the sales brokerage said,... ... read full story
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Recently launched 23m motor yacht CHERRY ready for charters in France and Italy
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With top speeds of 48 knots, 25,55m (83’10”) motor yacht CHERRY offers an invigorating choice for charters guest looking for a high performance around the South of France, Italian Riviera or the glamorous islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Her silver profile cuts a racy figure as she speeds across the water hitting her top speed... ... read full story
82m mega yacht Project CALI launched by German shipyard Lurssen
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Measuring an impressive 82 metres in length and 12.5 m in width, the mega yacht Project CALI was launched in Germany by the renowned Lurssen shipyard. With exterior design by and interiors by RWD, the yacht is scheduled to be delivered in the first quarter of 2024. Lurssen’s in-house exterior designer Jim Robert Sluijter penned up... ... read full story
Explorer yacht LEMANJA charts a course across the Southern Mediterranean on her maiden voyage
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Compact, 23.95m (78’7″) displacement motor yacht LEMANJA is custom built Bering Yacht described by the Turkish shipyard as a pocket expedition yacht. With a steel hull and volume of around 102GT, she has been designed to exact specifications from the owner-operator who plans to travel the world spending long periods on board. The owner’s yachting story... ... read full story
38m luxury yacht CARMA launched by Ferretti brand Custom Line
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Ferretti have announced the launch of Custom Line luxury yacht CARMA, a 38.13m (125’) motor yacht designed by renowned yacht designer Francesco Paszkowski Design. She boasts a sleek and sporty exterior and a beam of 7.65m (25’) which create spacious exterior decks and large interior volumes. The exterior features full-height windows along the length of... ... read full story
46m luxury yacht VALHALLA available for charter in The Bahamas
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Stunning motor yacht VALHALLA (ex. Freedom, Bella Bri) is a refined and stately example of charter yacht who offers guests beautiful surrounding across her 46.02 m (151′) length and four deck levels. The three exterior decks have all the facilities charter guests could wish for including a choice of al fresco dining settings, classic wooden... ... read full story
Dynamiq Yachts launches its conversion service – TransFORM!
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Dynamiq Yachts have launched their TransFORM! programme which will source, design & engineer and build superyachts converted from commercial vessels. They commented, “With TransFORM! we propose to select from the most widespread Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) series and use them as a base, creating a complete refit offering.” PSVs were designed to operate in rough... ... read full story
59m sailing yacht MAXIMUS launched by Vitters in the Netherlands
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Sailing yacht MAXIMUS, previously known as Project 3090, made her debut in advance of the official launch. Designed as a 59m (193’6”) ketch-rigged sailing yacht with naval architecture by Germán Frers, she has been described by Vitters as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”. She features twin rudders and a lifting keel with a draft ranging... ... read full story
35m motor yacht CONTE STEFANI available for charter in the Eastern Mediterranean
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At 35.00 m (114′ 10″) motor yacht CONTE STEFANI offers accommodation for up to twelve guests on charters around Croatia and Montenegro. Perfect for family charters, she was launched in 2006 and her opulent Evan K Marshall interiors were refitted in 2023. The classically influenced interior blends gloss wood finishes with vibrant soft furnishings and... ... read full story
CHARTER OFFER: 38m motor yacht STELLA MARIS offering discounts over the festive season
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Luxury yacht STELLA MARIS is offering two special rates for charters booked over Christmas and New Year in the Galapagos Islands. 10% discount on 10 or 14-day charters booked over Christmas & New Year 5% discount on 1-week charters booked over Christmas & New Year This beautiful and proven 37.8m (124ft) charter yacht is perfect... ... read full story
Winter special offered by 42m charter yacht KING BABY in the Bahamas
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The 42m IAG Charter Yacht KING BABY is now offering a winter special of 8 days for the price of 7 in the Bahamas. Launched in 2016, she was refitted in 2023, Hydro Tec is responsible for the naval architecture, while Evan K Marshall created her interior design. Ten charter guests are accommodated over 5... ... read full story
Echo Yachts deliver 56m adventure catamaran CHARLEY 2
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Echo Yachts has delivered Australia’s largest motor catamaran CHARLEY 2 who is now on her maiden voyage from Fremantle to her new home port of Singapore. The 56m (183’9”) catamaran was created with naval architects One2Three and manufactured at Echo Yacht’s facility in Henderson, Western Australia. The design focusses on ensuring hull optimisation for maximum... ... read full story
101m Feadship superyacht PROJECT 1013 launches
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Feadship have announced the launch of the hull and superstructure of 101m (331’4”) superyacht PROJECT 1013 from the Zwijnenburg Shipyard in the Netherlands. Construction began in 2021 and this is the first time the highly secretive project has been seen outside the shed. Images show spacious exterior decks with twin staircases connecting the aft swim... ... read full story
55m Heesen superyacht PROJECT VENUS reaches a construction milestone
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From the Netherlands, Heesen Yachts have announced that 55m (180’5”) superyacht PROJECT VENUS has had her hull and superstructure joined – a major milestone in the construction of a superyacht. She is the latest in the successful 55 Steel series with exterior design by Omega Architects and interiors from the team at Luca Dini Design... ... read full story
INDONESIA: A fresh alternative for your next luxury yacht charter vacation
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CharterWorld brokers are often asked where in the world offers the most unique yacht charter vacations. So, as we approach the 2024 charter season, we look beyond the horizon to one of the most beautiful island groups in the South Pacific … Indonesia. Given its location where the Indian Ocean meets the Pacific, the Indonesian... ... read full story
Countdown to the 62nd Antigua Yacht Show 2023
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CharterWorld brokers are delighted to be attending the 62nd Antigua Yacht Show from 4th-9th December 2023 at the beautiful Nelson’s Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site. The organisers are looking forward to welcoming yachts and their crews, brokers and agents to the 2023 show, which is already shaping up to be a memorable event. Across the... ... read full story
A spotlight on 27m motor yacht SANDRO from Lazzara Yachts’ UHV range
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At a compact 26.5m (87’), but with a volume of 170GT, motor yacht SANDRO is the first hull in the Ultra High Volume range from Lazzara Yachts. The concept has been designed to offer 50m+ volume and layout with the manoeuvrability and simpler technical crew needs of a smaller yacht. The owner was drawn to... ... read full story
75m Feadship superyacht ALVIA prepares for sea trials
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Superyacht ALVIA was launched in August 2023 at the Feadship Royal Van Lent Kaag facility in the Netherlands and is now on the move to the North Sea for her sea trials. The 75.7 m (248’3″) motor yacht began construction in 2019 and features naval architecture from de Voogt Naval Architects, exterior design by RWD... ... read full story
Feadship announce the launch of 65m superyacht FEADSHIP 711
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In the Netherlands this week, Feadship announced the launch of 65 m (213’2″) superyacht FEADSHIP 711 from their Koninklijke De Vries facility in Aalsmeer. Her hull was launched back in August 2022 in Rotterdam before being relocated to Aalsmeer for outfitting. Feadship are notoriously discrete when it comes to revealing details about their custom yachts,... ... read full story
Benetti launches 67m custom superyacht FB284 in Italy
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This week, 67m (219’10”) custom superyacht FB284 has been launched from the Benetti shipyard in Livorno, Italy. She has been inspired by her predecessors 63m ARTISAN and 67m CALEX. Construction began in 2021 with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure from the design team at Cassetta Yacht Design. Outside she is characterised by her ‘party... ... read full story
Refitted 40m superyacht COFINA is looking her best and ready for charter
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Timeless 40.42 m (132′ 7″) superyacht COFINA has been lavished with a refit in 2023, updating the original concept designed by Stefano Righini and interiors from Francois Zuretti. Her classic dark blue hull is beautifully set off against the gleaming white superstructure while the contemporary deck furnishings add to the style and glamour. The tri-deck... ... read full story
Construction of Sirena Yachts 42m flagship superyacht to begin in Autumn 2023
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Turkish shipyard Sirena Yachts have announced that construction of their 42m (137’10”) flagship superyacht will begin in the next few weeks. The yacht design was originally unveiled at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show as part of a range which also includes a 35 and 50m model. Exterior design and layout are from Luca Vallebona and... ... read full story
Horizon Yacht launches 34m motor yacht CROWNED EAGLE – the fifth FD110
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Horizon Yachts have announced that 33.99m (111’6”) FD110 motor yacht CROWNED EAGLE has been launched and delivered to her new owners, who are experienced Horizon Yacht clients and were keen to upgrade and customise a layout to suit their lifestyle. She represents the next generation of luxury superyachts with stylish exterior lines, impressive interior volume... ... read full story
Greece to host the 3rd Olympic Yacht Show this autumn
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The 3rd Olympic Yacht Show will be held from 19-22nd October 2023 at the Olympic Marine facility in Lavrio, Greece. This year’s event is expected to be the biggest and most diverse yet and feature a wide range of boat categories, European and world premieres, as well as a revamped land exhibition which will host... ... read full story
Luxury charter yacht SCORPIOS: Never wanting to come home from Croatia
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Coming back to land after a vacation on board a luxury yacht is the only unhappy experience I actively wish on my charter clients, and thankfully they feel it strongly enough to come back the following year, and in some cases, the following season. I’m familiar enough with this sensation to embrace and enjoy it, but... ... read full story
A closer look at 44m catamaran THIS IS IT at her Monaco Yacht Show debut
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Since her launch last month, unique Tecnomar 43.5 m (142’7″) superyacht THIS IS IT has premiered at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show where our team were delighted to be some of the first to take a look on board. She drew crowds from the minute she arrived on the dock and is it easy to... ... read full story
26m Riva motor yacht GYPSEA ready for winter charters in Florida and the Bahamas
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Racy looks characterise quintessential Riva motor yacht GYPSEA, who at 26.21 m (86′) has the feel of a much larger vessel. She can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests in her four suites, with the master even including a private lounge. The cleverly configured and beautifully furnished deck spaces offer something for all occasions with... ... read full story
20m luxury power catamaran OMAKASE ready to charter in the Bahamas and BVI
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Recently built 20.73 m (68′) luxury yacht OMASKE from Horizon boasts unique features which include an enclosed bridge deck, wide beam foredeck and accommodation across both hulls. She makes the perfect charter choice for up to six guests looking for a charter vacation in the Bahamas and the British Virgin Islands. Pristine deck furnishings give... ... read full story
103m superyacht PROJECT 1011 from Feadship leaves the shed in preparation for sea trials
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World-renowned shipbuilder Feadship have announced that 102.60m (336’7”) superyacht PROJECT 1011 has left the construction shed at their facility in Makkum. Her naval architecture is by Azure Yacht Design and features clean lines and a vertical bow while her interior and exterior design is by Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design. Some of her outstanding features... ... read full story
Dubois-designed and Fitzroy-built sailing yacht ANEMOI available for charter
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Built in 2005 by Fitzroy shipyard in New Zealand to a design by renowned Dubois Naval Architects, the 37,48m sailing yacht ANEMOI is available for charter in the Caribbean (winter) or the Mediterranean (summer). Offering great performance combined with luxury amenities, she is crewed by a professional and friendly team of six to ensure your... ... read full story
Tankoa introduces new T560 luxury yacht APACHE
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The Italian boutique shipyard Tankoa has begun the construction of the brand-new T560 luxury yacht APACHE measuring 56 metres. Designed by Alberto Mancini, APACHE’s design was inspired by the 76m Apache design by Mancini that was first unveiled at the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show, which was then re-invented into a smaller package to suite the... ... read full story
90m NERO: The time-travelling superyacht
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A superyacht charter is many things. An escape, a luxury, an adventure and, if you’re one of the fortunate few to charter the 90m yacht NERO, it’s a journey back in time to the halcyon, golden days of yachting. I had the pleasure of a mini-charter aboard this mighty motor yacht whilst she reclined at... ... read full story
Benetti presents new 85m Project LIFE at 2023 Monaco Yacht Show
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The renowned Italian luxury yacht builder Benetti presented its new 85m Project LIFE, “Benetti Veranda Deck” as well as B.YOND 55M or the 85m Project ORO interiors at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show. The exciting new projects as well as last year’s achievements have been presented during the ‘Shaping the future’ press conference held at... ... read full story