One development in the megayacht industry that I’ve noticed in recent years is the increase in first-time owners–meaning individuals who’ve never owned a boat of any kind. It’s a heck of a jump, to say the least, but in the handful of cases I’m familiar with, the owners have done their homework.
One such case is the 61.2-meter (200’9″) Secret, delivered by Feadship’s Royal Van Lent last year. Having chartered many times, the owners had a good sense of what made people feel comfortable and what amenities they’d enjoy most. They outfitted their yacht with six guest staterooms—including two VIPs, one of which is on the main deck–all with king- or queen-size beds, perfect for couples. They also mixed classic nautical elements like white-lacquered walls and a canoe stern with furnishings and Art Deco touches straight out of an elegant penthouse.
Rather than write on about Secret’s features (which I certainly could), I decided pictures would do a better job of conveying her luxurious look and feel. Enjoy this slide show. If you’re interested in chartering her (Burgess has the central listing), the high-season weekly rate is 392,000 euros (about $606,736). But you’ll have to settle for sometime next year: CharterWave reports that she’s booked solid.
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