If you’re an avid megayacht watcher, no doubt the name Amnesia rings a bell (no pun intended). There have been three Benettis launched under that name within the past several years. The latest one built by the Italian yard is pictured here, just before (above) and after (below) hitting the water on February 9 in…
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. That’s what happened to me last week during the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami–and I’m not just talking about how the WiFi connection in the hotel went down and stayed down. I’m referring to how I had grand plans to see lots of megayachts, from debuts to brokerage…
Some people argue that one person can’t make a difference. Others heartily disagree, saying that even a number of small steps, when taken together, can make a great impact.That’s the spirit behind the design and construction of this 129-foot expedition megayacht, to be christened Safira. Set to begin construction this spring at Newcastle Marine in…
You’re looking at the largest yacht built to date in Taiwan, the first Horizon Premier 130+, on her sea trials in Kaohsiung Harbor. Even though she was constructed in Asia, the 130-footer, Miss Rose, was the result of true international cooperation: Her styling and interior design each came from J.C. Espinosa here in the USA,…
Back in August I told you about the shadow boat SuRi that’s under construction in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s your first look at her, about a month before she’ll depart those waters for her delivery trip.The 172-footer, being refitted by Yacht Escort Ships, is a far cry looks-wise from what she started out as, which…
Several days ago I discovered this stunning image of Apoise in Sydney Harbor, Australia, and I just knew I had to interview the photographer. He’s Andrea Francolini, and he’s captured equally stunning images of regattas and other famous megayachts, like Georgia (which you’ll see a little further down the page). If you’re an amateur shutterbug…
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll probably recall me stating that it’s not uncommon for a megayacht to launch later than expected. Equipment delays, owners changing their minds, and all sorts of things can impact the schedule. So the news a few days ago from Heesen Yachts that yard number 13547, Mon…
One of the most talked-about megayachts in the world, Octopus took in the sunset a week ago today just off of Panama City, on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. (Thanks to Kim Kavin for the photo.) The Canal is familiar territory for the 414-footer, as she’s transited it at least three times within…
The New Year is starting off on the right foot for one couple, who posed with Broward Marine’s management and craftsmen in front of their new 124-footer Coco Loco just before she went into the water a few days ago at the yard’s Dania Beach, Florida, facility.The raised-pilothouse megayacht is the second launch in Broward’s…
It’s only January 11, and already it’s been a month of daring debuts in the megayacht world. Meet Predator, the latest launch from Feadship’s Royal De Vries shipyard. Measuring 72.8 meters (about 239 feet), she greeted a huge crowd of spectators comprised of workers from the yard, the owner’s family, and yacht-spotters who never miss…
