Five magnificent superyachts at the Copenhagen Harbour including Benetti charter yacht Starfire – photographed by Niels M. Knudsen

Copenhagen Harbour has seen numerous beautiful superyachts come and go over the ...

Five magnificent superyachts at the Copenhagen Harbour including Benetti charter yacht Starfire – photographed by Niels M. Knudsen

December 21, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Copenhagen Harbour has seen numerous beautiful superyachts come and go over the years, including these five stunning and super luxurious vessels spotted by the Danish photographer Niels M. Knudsen. Lurssen’s 71m SKAT, 138.37m superyacht Rising Sun, 115m mega yacht PELORUS, 126m OCTOPUS as well as a 54m Benetti charter yacht STARFIRE were all exhibiting their glory at the busy harbour.

Benetti Charter Yacht Starfire photographed by Niels M Knudsen

Benetti Charter Yacht Starfire photographed by Niels M Knudsen

A few words about the yachts:

Luxury Yacht STARFIRE is a 178ft / 54m vessel launched in 1998 by the prestigious Italian shipyard Benetti with interior styling transformation from 2004. She has a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure and offers accommodation to 12 guests in 6 stunning cabins. She is available for luxury charter vacations in such beautiful and popular places as the Caribbean during winter months and the Mediterranean during the European summer season. To find out more about the charter yacht Starfire …

Military styled 71m mega yacht SKAT - photographed by Niels M Knudsen

Military styled 71m mega yacht SKAT - photographed by Niels M Knudsen

71m super yacht SKAT is a large steel vessel made by the highly regarded German shipyard Lurssen Yachts designed by Espen Oeino, with interior design by Marco Zanini. Motor yacht SKAT features an assured military style with angular grey styling and large ‘9906’ numbers painted on her superstructure. She accommodates a total of 10 guests with a crew of 20.

71m Superyacht Skat by Lurssen - Aft View - Photography by Niels M Knudsen

71m Superyacht Skat by Lurssen - Aft View - Photography by Niels M Knudsen

The impressive 138.37 metre mega yacht RISING SUN, also by the prestigious German shipyard Lurssen was launched in 2004, designed by Jon Bannenberg and features an interior  design by Laura Seccombe. Rising Sun superyacht boasts an amazing beam of 18.5 metres suggesting extremely spacious and large interiors. Maximum number of guests accommodated on board is twelve in six stunning staterooms.

138.37 m Lurssen Mega Yacht Rising Sun photographed by Niels M Knudsen

138.37 m Lurssen Mega Yacht Rising Sun photographed by Niels M Knudsen

Another Lurssen built and equally magnificent is the 115-metre mega yacht PELORUS launched in 2003. Well known Terence Disdale Design studio in collaboration with the Owner is responsible for her beautiful interior accommodating up to 22 guests. Pelorus features a very large beam of 17.2 metres and she is also equipped with a helipad.

115 m superyacht Pelorus by Lurssen - Photography by Niels M Knudsen

115 m superyacht Pelorus by Lurssen - Photography by Niels M Knudsen

Last, but not least the images show one other Lurssen built and very impressive vessel, the 126 metre mega yacht OCTOPUS. With her enormous   417 feet and beam of 21 metres, OCTOPUS superyacht offers plenty of luxurious space to her 22 guests on board, who are well taken care by a crew of 50 highly skilled professionals. Espen Oeino together with Lurssen is responsible for her stunning naval architecture, with interior design by Quinn Barnett Ltd and Sam Sorgiovanni.

126 m Lurssen mega yacht Octopus - Photography by Niels M Knudsen

126 m Lurssen mega yacht Octopus - Photography by Niels M Knudsen

For more information about these stunning yachts or if you have come across some equally stunning and luxurious superyachts, please contact us at CharterWorld.

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