The owner of the yacht Adventurer II, who’s a high-profile sports entrepreneur, and his former captain are in a bitter legal dispute in Texas. The civil lawsuits raise accusations of smuggling controlled substances, wrongful termination, theft, and extortion. The owner of the yacht Adventurer II, a 130-footer (39.62-meter), is Peter M. Holt. Holt was the…
All yacht buyers and owners have a vision of what they want to do aboard. Erik Vonk does, too, but it may surprise you. You won’t find Vonk and his yacht Scintilla Maris (pronounced “skin-tilla mair-iss,” translating to “Spark of the Sea” from Latin) cruising the typical Caribbean and Mediterranean destinations. Instead, the 151-footer (46-meter),…
Some people buy yachts to fulfill a dream of visiting places they’ve never been. Others, like the owner of the yacht Zembra, can’t wait to rediscover his favorite destinations, through his family’s eyes. “I have 12 grandkids who need to see all the places that we’ve seen, including the South Pacific and Brazil and the…
She’ll measure 269 feet (82 meters), making her the largest project in Bilgin Yachts’ fleet so far. The yacht Project Bond will also be the 19th one for the renowned American superyacht owner—and James Bond devotee—John Staluppi. Although she’s a custom build, the yacht Project Bond draws upon the Bilgin 263 series (263 feet/80 meters)….
The stories everyone was talking about in 2025 touched on triumph and tragedy. They further touched on pop culture. From an accident involving the crew of one of the highest-profile charter yachts to the unusual ideas an owner has for how his superyacht should operate, these are the five biggest yacht news stories of the…
We often associate celebrations in yachting with happy occasions. The launch of a new yacht, for instance, is one of the most popular. The death of shipyard founders, superyacht owners, and other influential figures by contrast can be heartbreaking. The year 2025 was particularly difficult, with more than a dozen significant losses. However, these superyacht…
If you see the yacht Leviathan cruise by in the coming months, you’ll certainly be struck by her size. She’s 364 feet (111 meters), with accommodations for 26 guests and 37 among the captain and crew. However, the way those staterooms and social areas unfold throughout the decks is, quite simply, unique. “Unique” is an…
A refit of the yacht Anodyne, halted six years ago and remaining unfinished, has led to several lawsuits. One of them, between Derecktor Florida and the owner of Anodyne, regarding unpaid storage fees, was dismissed this summer. The two parties reached an agreement out of court. The terms remain undisclosed. In 2014 Charles Scripps, an…
Giorgio Armani, whose name is synonymous with style, especially Italian style, and who commissioned a few superyachts over the years, has died. He was 91 years old. Born on July 11, 1934 in Piacenza, Italy, Armani was one of three children. Although he attended medical school and went into the army, fashion had long been…
A financial-services company is seeking to arrest multiple vessels belonging to an American real estate executive. Already, it has arrested one, the 220-foot (67-meter) yacht Seasense. The arrests relate to a lawsuit by the firm, seeking to recoup a personal guaranty for a multi-million-dollar business loan. Italian authorities arrested the yacht this month in Loana,…
