NAVIS Apr/May'26

Bilgin’s peerless megayacht Al Reem welcomes guests into a quiet retreat graced with an unparalleled array of simple pleasures. The third and final yacht of the 263 trilogy, the 80-meter Al Reem features many of the same luxurious details as her sister ships. First was the slim bullet-hulled Tatiana, followed by the dramatic lipstick red Leona. Al Reem, however, boasts increased interior space and more exterior deck area achieved through brilliant design that skillfully embraces extra volume in a graceful sweep of superstructure.

Subtly shaded palettes in evocative hues of pure white, whipped cream, caramel, and cocoa are accented by soft goods in blues borrowed from the sea. Paired with nature’s most appealing materials, stone, leather, metal, and wood, details are highlighted with polished steel and strategic glazing. The textures and colors work together to convey a serene seagoing estate worthy of every moment on board.

The Southern Wind 108 Kalantis is an elite racing yacht designed for experienced crew. Not just those who know their way around a superyacht, but those who understand the precise balance of risk, pushing systems to their limits, with reward, whether standing atop the regatta podium or casually cruising the rugged coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula.

Kalantis, a meticulously balanced racing yacht and comfortable cruiser, was launched in December 2025 and delivered in March 2026. Fresh from April’s Palma International Boat Show, Kalantis will vie for honors at the May 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta. She will race with a dozen other Southern Wind yachts registered on the preliminary entry list, among such impressive vessels as a Frers Swan 115, a Farr Pendennis, a Tripp Wally 143, and a pair of Vitters, one by Briand an another by Tripp. Participation in the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta is sure to put the punctuation mark on the level of combined performance and comfort brought by Kalantis.

Joy and Tranquility on Board the Mariotti MY Persefoni

Named for a Greek goddess, the quiet luxury on board the Admiral Mariotti superyacht Persefoni evokes a calm well-being that invites joy at every turn. Among the catalog of superyachts we have had the privilege of exploring at NAVIS over the past decade, Persefoni exhibits qualities that place her in an elite group.

Currently under the management of Emperio Yachting Alliance, Persefoni has received impeccable care and maintenance, presenting a pristine image through a beautiful 2023 refit. She is private, spacious, and comfortable, greeting guests with the grace and beauty of the Aegean as she effortlessly envelops guests in the culture of Italian design, both interior and exterior, from Florence firm Luca Dini.

Persefoni’s appeal comes from her versatile layout. Her deck plans and amenities are excellent for cruising from one peaceful Mediterranean island to another for an exceptionally private holiday. She is also a proven host for high-profile events, welcoming the McLaren Formula 1 team and a trail of VIP guests at the Monaco Grand Prix several years running. Her subtly upscale contemporary platform lets guests shine, content to provide a stylish backdrop, whether the intent is to party or to chill.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show, held this year from March 25-29, 2026, is on an upward trajectory, continuing to deliver an informative, pleasant experience for those engaged in the yachting lifestyle. In the 200+ foot category, the show featured ten yachts, with more than 100 vessels exceeding 80 feet. The show, owned by MIAPBC, the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, and produced and managed by Informa Markets, reported “strong sales activity” due to record inventory and high-value transactions, generating more than a $1.05 billion economic impact to the state of Florida.

NAVIS enjoyed the privilege of greeting both old and new friends at the show’s many press events, touring several of the show’s most exciting yachts. The recurring theme from the yacht builders and charter groups confirmed that America remained an important market for the industry, tempered by caution regarding uncertainty surrounding some markets.

There is a particular pleasure in dining somewhere that has earned its authority slowly, not through the elaborate orchestration of celebrity roll-outs and social media campaigns, but through the quiet accumulation of exceptional evenings. Restaurant Tennerhof, the flagship dining outlet at the Relais & Châteaux Hotel Tennerhof in Kitzbühel, is precisely that kind of place.
For those who make glitzy Kitz a seasonal ritual -- the Hahnenkamm-Rennen crowd arriving in January, the tennis and golfing set appearing for both Austrian Opens in spring and summer -- the Tennerhof table is less a discovery and more like a homecoming.

For over three decades, Restaurant Tennerhof has been accumulating recognition for its cuisine. The hotel’s aforementioned prestigious Relais & Châteaux association, begun in 2007, also recognizes the dining establishment as a unique Relais Gourmand. These critical approvals speak volumes in an industry where reputations are made and unmade with a speed and terror perhaps equivalent to The Streif downhill. On a recent trip to the destination, we had the pleasure to dine at Tennerhof and put it up against the rigorous criteria of our own NAVIS Curated Collection of exceptional luxury experiences.

Rich in history — and tourists — Firenze is easy to know and love, and just as easily exasperating. For those who have gazed upon Botticelli’s Primavera at the Uffizi, crossed the Ponte Vecchio in near-silence at dawn, and savored wine on a terrazza while the sun dissolved behind the Arno, Florence is a familiar treasure: its beauty, its brilliance, and yes, its crowds. Yet just a brisk walk away on Via Borgo Pinti exists a private world of walled Renaissance gardens, frescoed ceilings, and a serenity so complete it seems to belong to another century The Four Seasons Hotel Firenze offers a rare blend of living history and contemporary luxury that defies easy categorization. The property is not simply a hotel; it is an authentic sensory experience with the remarkable ability to stop time itself.

Austria has a way of exposing automotive insincerity. The villages are too old, the mountains too grand, the weather too changeable for fashionable excess to survive on image alone. A car must earn its place there, and over several days from Innsbruck to Kitzbühel, onward to St. Anton am Arlberg and eventually toward Milan, the new Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan did exactly that. It arrived with the sort of visual authority one expects from a Rolls-Royce, yet what lingered was not merely its presence outside a hotel or its monolithic shape against late-winter Alpine light. What stayed with me was how completely it fused immense luxury, quiet technical sophistication, and a startling sense of ease into one coherent machine.