Superyacht News

In a private ceremony, the Ferretti Group’s brand CRN 62 meter superyacht Rio has been christened and entered the water for the first time. Project C138 to be delivered as megayacht Rio is a steel and aluminum collaboration between CRN, Omega Architects, and Pulina Interiors. The exceptionally sporty-looking vessel displays sharp lines and an almost vertical bow, giving it a uniquely strong and defined profile and a striking visual appearance.

Acala has been commissioned by an experienced yachtsman who, despite collaborating on projects with numerous other shipyards, has become a repeat client for CDM. Encapsulating the design vision in a comprehensive and intricate design, Acala may be the smallest 80-meter yacht ever built - so joked CDMs co-founder Vasco Buonpensiere.

The yacht’s eye-catching and conspicuous lines are the work of Horacio Bozzo Design, who breathed life into the Owner’s vision.

The new Superyacht PHI from Royal Huisman announced her arrival with a spectacular laser show. As the world’s longest superyacht in the sub 500GT category, PHI’s head-turning exterior design laser-powered lighting systems will leave a lasting impression.

With a clear design vision from the owner, PHI is complex, brave, and intellectual, with an interior never before seen. In an original and innovative aspect, PHI is accompanied by a sister boat that shares her DNA, PHI Phantom, which leaves PHI free to offer more entertaining space on the exterior and semi interior aft deck. 

With a reputation for building some of the world’s largest yachts, Lurrsen’s 55.5 meter Moon Sand is the smallest yacht delivered by the shipyard this year, but a definitive step to re-establish the brand’s position in the 55 - 75 meter size bracket. The first since 1995.

Peter Lurssen, CEO, confirmed the new direction by stating, “It’s exciting to build a boat of this size. It is like going back in time.”

Moon Sand is painstakingly customised to meet the new owner’s exacting specifications and has been developed to reflect a developed sense of spatial awareness and color. The British studio responsible for the yacht’s design; Bannenburg and Rowell were inspired by the classic 1973 Lurssen yacht; Carinthia VI.

Initiated and co-organised by Fabulous Yachts with the patronage of P&O Marinas, the Superyacht Summit is to be held in the UAE. Since its launch in 2018, the summit has gained international attention from the yachting community. This year’s auspicious event will be held in collaboration with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Maritime City Authority aboard Queen Elizabeth II at the Mina Rashid Marina.

Project Cosmos has the notable honor of being the biggest and fastest all-aluminum yacht ever built. Despite her immense size, she reaches a top speed of almost 30 knots in an impressive feat of engineering. With a custom-painted bulb reminiscent of a sharp-toothed shark’s mouth, it’s clear from the off that Cosmos is a yacht to be reckoned with. 

Redefining space and luxury with groundbreaking solutions and nature-inspired interior spaces, Kensho is the physical manifestation of a personal vision. Combining innovation and beauty provides the yacht with a strong and unique identity. Launched as part of the Italian Sea Group’s Admiral Fleet, the inspired architectural design gives Kensho her strong personality. In a visual concept that can only be described as poetic, the interior elements of the yacht are contemporary and modern, with materials seamlessly woven together with organic shapes to smoothly retain the natural feeling. 

Today the luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce launched the new member of the Black Badge family, the new Black Badge Ghost.
The new car was introduced to a selected group of owners and specialized media in a private ceremony.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars mentioned -“In the five years since Black Badge became publicly available, this bold family of motor cars has come to symbolize the pinnacle of a new type of super-luxury product, setting in motion a shift across the wider luxury industry. Subsequently, nearly all luxury makers create products that seek to capture the Black Badge spirit.
Today, we announce a product that represents a new kind of Black Badge motor car, one that seizes on the minimalist, Post Opulent design treatment that has recast the legend of Ghost but amplifies and subverts it with the application of black. Our most advanced motor car yet has been reengineered to characterize the alter ego of Rolls-Royce: assertive, dynamic, and potent. This is the purest Black Badge motor car in the marque’s history. This is Black Badge Ghost.”

Premier boatbuilder Amels has now begun the final outfitting of its impressive 74-metre superyacht 'Project Shadow'.

She is also known as 'Amels 242' and will be delivered to her new owners later this year.

She is set to be delivered in 2022, but Custom Amels 78 looks it to be the biggest fully custom superyacht the Dutch shipyard has ever built.

The superyacht's initial floating took place earlier this year in a private event at the Amels and Damen Yachting facilities in the Netherlands, attended by the owner's team.

It's a story that spans nearly 80 years after beginning in 1942, and now a new book called The Story of Recluta tells of a boat's fate, written by Zelmira Frers, the daughter of the famous boat designer Germán.

And now boat lovers everywhere can enjoy her first book of 200 pages of text and photographs - it will delight anyone who has a passion for the nautical world.

The latest yacht to be delivered by boatbuilding outfit Heesen is the head-turning ELA, known as Project Altea.

The impressive yacht was built in the Netherlands and set sail in the summer for the Mediterranean with her new owners and family on board.

With the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival in September, there are numerous debuts to look forward to and Wally’s new WHY200 is already a standout. Wally has been innovating yachts for decades and this year is no exception, even Stefano de Vivo describes her as exceeding the “wildest expectations”. WHY200 has some architecturally stunning features, such as the extended structural top in the upper deck with no supporting pillars creating a visually stunning sight that we would be awestruck to contemplate. The removal of the pillars creates an even more open space, elongating the flow of the upper deck and making it even more useful for activities with friends and family.

Turquoise has awed us with an incredible launch this year, showcasing their 74-meter NB66, and they have more to come. Their most recent official launch took place in Istanbul with an extensive celebration and is planned to be delivered in September this year. The client expressed "I am happiest when I feel the wind in my hair and the sand in my feet." and his passion for the sea is clearly shown in the design of the NB66.

On June 18th Lürssen unveiled and launched Project Enzo, an upcoming 115-meter superyacht. It was commissioned by a frequent client who was impressed by his previously purchased Lürssen, and felt that nobody else could meet his particular demands. He was so delighted with his previous experience with Lurssen that the build and design team remained unchanged.

The client desired a family-focused and healthy life yacht, something that Nuvolari-Lenard, designer of the project's interior and exterior, seemed to grasp perfectly. As Dan Lenard explained, she has three decks integrated into the high bow design to ensure seakeeping in true ocean conditions. An environmentally friendly design featuring an innovative full-beam owner suite duplex for guaranteed comfortable traveling. Project Enzo also includes a spacious wellness area situated on the lower deck and an extra-large gym on the sky lounge deck.

Baltic Yachts has found the equilibrium between speed, elegance, and modern craftsmanship once again in their 146 Path. She has successfully passed sailing trials in Jakobstad, Finland, and has been delivered to her owner. With her dramatic finish of grey and orange, she is truly a vision of the utmost modern design.

Nautor Swan's Skoripios take victory of monohull line honours of this year's legendary Rolex Fastnet. The impressive team conquered outstanding achievements in their competitive debut facing 337 yachts, starting the team's history with an enormous victory. Led by Dmitry Rybolovlev, the team crossed the finish line at the elapsed time of 2 days, 8 hours, 33 minutes, and 55 seconds for the 695 nautical mile course.

The Rolex Fastnet Race has been organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, first held in 1925, partnered with Rolex since 2001 is one of the most thrilling races in the yachting world, one should be extremely grateful to witness. In this particularly special year, the finish is in Cherbourg, France, rather than its typical Plymouth, England.

A substantial fleet of more than 300 yachts is set to compete in the 49th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. The entry list is evidence once again of the illustrious status and widespread appeal of the event, which starts from Cowes on the Isle of Wight in England on Sunday 8 August.

Rolex this year celebrates the 20th anniversary of its partnership with the biennial competition and its organizers, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC). The offshore race is one of the cornerstones of the brand’s enduring association with the sport of sailing.

Superyacht Al Waab II is the longest steel aluminum yacht below the 500GT regulation in the world.

Vripack and SF Yachts, based in Dubai, were in charge of her design.
The yacht will be presented to the public in September. We are all expecting to see her in Monaco during the Monaco Yacht Show.