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PHOTOS: Guillaume Plisson Six months following delivery, we’re getting better looks at the retro-chic style of Blue II. Despite looking like a classic steam ship, this private yacht has modern amenities and engineering, especially to be more environmentally mindful. Following her maiden voyage last August, this 184-foot (55.99-meter) megayacht has global explorations in sight. InContinue Reading
A computer malfunction is reportedly to blame for the superyacht Go losing steering control yesterday, resulting in a collision into the St. Maarten Yacht Club dock. While no one sustained injuries, the dock was destroyed. The 253-foot (77-meter) Go, pictured from her launch at Turquoise Yachts in 2018, was at the Ile de Sol Marina,Continue Reading
It’s official: The Monaco Yacht Show is on for this year, from September 22 to 25. As pledged last year, organizers are re-imagining it particularly to attract newcomers to the luxury-yacht lifestyle. The Informa Group, which owns the show, cancelled the event last year due to the pandemic. Informa had initially considered hosting a smaller,Continue Reading
Just prior to its 20th anniversary, Conrad Shipyard will deliver its largest yacht to date. The Conrad C144S features design from three major international firms, for a longtime charter enthusiast who wanted a custom yacht of his own. In fact, according to Radek Gendek, a broker with the charter firm Luxury Charter Group, the customerContinue Reading
These days, discussions about yachting expedition travel and new builds focus on motoryachts. They’re large megayachts, too. When Vinson of Antarctica sees delivery in a few months, she’ll change these conversations. This 77-foot (23.5-meter) sailing yacht, from KM Yachtbuilders in The Netherlands, began construction as the Pelagic 77 model. Soon, she’ll call Puerto Williams, Chile,Continue Reading
UPDATE, AUGUST 18, 2020: Blue II is on her maiden voyage. She departed the shipyard on July 29, and while polar regions are on her future itinerary, she is currently enjoying the warm Mediterranean waters. Read on for our original article. May 12 was a big day for a big yacht. The aptly namedContinue Reading