As hull number one in the B145 series, the yacht Heeus will eventually pursue extreme cruising. First, however, she’ll be in the more traditional waters of the South of France and Italy. And, starting in late July, you can book a week aboard this adventurer with a luxurious soul. The amenities aboard the 145-footer (44-meter)…
While superyacht buyers commission custom yachts for a variety of highly personal reasons, they all have one reason in common: Their vision becomes reality. It can be a look, a feel, a particular performance. For the owner of the Benetti yacht Calex, the reason came down to two crucial concepts: privacy, and personal wellbeing. Having…
Seventeen months after she headed via tow to a Croatian shipyard, the superyacht Bash is showing off a combination of entirely new interiors and refurbished features dating back to her origins 33 years ago. The 209-footer (64-meter) is better known by her previous names. She further is renowned for one particular owner and set of…
Since a loon is an aquatic bird, two or more loons makes a flock. So, when the owners of the power yacht Loon bought another yacht and christened her with the same name, they now have the Loon Flock. The two megayachts will be chartering in the Med this year, too. The original yacht Loon…
Key Northrop & Johnson clients have a host of new luxury-lifestyle benefits available. The experiences usually exclusive to IGY Marinas’ owners-membership program are open to them thanks to a new partnership. The benefit is for limited customers. Specifically, those who bought a yacht after May 1 of last year through Northrop & Johnson, have an…
Since yacht ownership isn’t for everybody, yacht charter is a good alternative. But, charter base rates don’t include costs for fuel or other items deemed extras. Neither do fractional-ownership programs. Exclusive Yachts proposes a solution for yachting enthusiasts who want all expenses up front. It’s a subscription-based membership club with tiers to suit those who…
If a bill currently in Maine’s legislature passes, foreign-flagged megayachts in Maine will face additional fees based on length. Rep. Grayson Lookner introduced the bill in March, and discussed it further during a legislative hearing earlier this week. The bill lets cities and towns charge megayachts exceeding 100 feet (30.5 meters) $10 per day for…
In 2017, Hurricane Maria destroyed or damaged 90 percent of Dominica’s structures, among other significant destruction throughout the Caribbean. Since then, it’s been a long road to recovery. Y.CO has partnered with a non-profit specializing in helping critical geographies cut their greenhouse gas emissions to benefit the island communities that yachting clients treasure. And, Y.CO…
Just imagine yourself lounging in this luxurious beach club. It can be a reality this summer in the Med. You can charter the superyacht B2, a recent addition to the charter market. She’s further fresh from a refit of just a few months ago. The 281-footer (85.65-meter) initially saw delivery more than a decade ago,…
Some people charter to enjoy the see-and-be-seen atmosphere of the South of France. Others seek the warmth of the Caribbean sun in the dead of winter. Rarely, if ever, do you hear of an opportunity in Scotland. Yet, that’s just what a rugged-looking 85-footer (26-meter) is offering. Better yet, you can go whiskey-tasting in Scotland…
