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PHOTOS: Tom van Oossanen Heli-skiing in remote regions and additional adventurous passions from the decks of La Datcha are about a year from becoming reality. The rugged expedition vessel, the first SeaXplorer 77, launched this week from Damen Shipyards. This 253-footer (77-meter) is a more tailored version of the SeaXplorer 75, one of a fewContinue Reading
PHOTO: Tom Van Oossanen Launch day is always an exciting day, for not just megayacht owners but also the shipyard. The craftspeople get to see the fruit of their labors in a nearly completed state, doing what she is supposed to do: float on her lines. Here, you get to see the newest Amels 180,Continue Reading
PHOTOS: Tom van Oossanen Megayachts are meant to roam. So, what better name to select for your new superyacht than one that reflects this purpose? The Amels 180 Nomad, which launched at the Dutch shipyard this week, makes it clear what she will do. She will do it in style, too, judging from her strikingContinue Reading
Last week, the Amels staff enjoyed their own private aurora borealis show. Unlike the famous atmospheric event, though, this light show took place in its own drydock. Aurora Borealis, the first Amels 220, showed off her lines under gleaming green lights the evening before she slipped out into daylight for the first time. Amels previouslyContinue Reading
As she sat inside her covered drydock at the Amels shipyard, Project Waka floated on her lines for the first time. The major milestone, which took place on March 16, represented a further milestone for the Dutch builder. Project Waka is the first megayacht in the Amels 220 series, part of its Limited Editions offerings.Continue Reading
Surf, sun, soak, repeat. Those are the activities you’ll surely be inspired to pursue after watching this video of the charter yacht Driftwood. As much as the scenery of Fiji is stunning, you may just find yourself exclaiming “I want to try that!” when you see her fleet of adrenaline-pumping watertoys. Part of the AmelsContinue Reading