There are explorer yachts, and then there’s the yacht Dardanella. For much of the past decade, she has cruised some of the most remote regions of the Pacific. She plans to continue plying its lesser-known waters, too. If a purpose-built, true expedition superyacht is what you’re seeking, you can get aboard at the Palm Beach…
The next time the chiseled decks of the Feadship yacht Project 715 are visible, it should be her launch date. These, though, are the first looks at the still-mostly confidential superyacht that will make history for the Dutch builder. The 262-footer (80-meter) is a significant contract for a few reasons. Firstly, she has an ice-classed…
One of the most-anticipated new superyachts is not only welcoming you onboard, but also officially available for charter. The grandeur and opulence of the yacht Kismet suit guests seeking something exceptional. She’s a statement-maker among the largest of luxury yachts. The 400-foot (122-meter) Kismet, which went by the name Project Jag during construction, is the…
Just a few weeks after it laid the keel for the yacht Hanaa, Antonini Navi celebrated a similar ceremony. The owner of the latest project, a Seamore 34 yacht, was on hand for the intimate celebration as well. “Seamore” is an apt project name for the 110-foot (33.5-meter) megayacht. Between extra alfresco space and areas…
As an alternative to what it considers “traditional brutal explorers,” Bering Yachts has a new flagship of its fleet. The Bering B165 yacht still pledges the ability to take on sloppy seas and extra-far shores. Simultaneously, she intends to support the perennially appealing Caribbean and Med lifestyles. For the latter, you’ll find features like a…
The Oceanco Simply Custom platform is a good solution for several potential customers. It’s a set engineering foundation, from hull design to mechanical systems, upon which more than a dozen superyacht designers have created conversation starters. All start at 262 feet (80 meters) and can exceed a volume of 2,500 gross tons. This therefore provides…
Passing through Gibraltar earlier this week en route to St. Maarten, the yacht Launchpad is making her first Atlantic crossing. At 387 feet (118 meters), she’s the largest Feadship delivery yet. Initial sea trials for the then-named Feadship 1010 occurred in October 2022. Her launch had taken place that August. The megayacht has remained in…
Shortly after her maiden voyage in the Med last summer, the yacht Infinite Jest embarked o n an extraordinary journey. Her owners wanted to visit as many places as possible—and they’ve succeeded. In just seven months on the water, Infinite Jest has touched five continents and covered nearly 20,000 miles. Among all the places they’ve…
The year 1902 saw the invention of air conditioning, neon light, and the teddy bear, among other things. It also saw the launch of the yacht Madiz in Scotland. The 182-foot (55.4-meter) megayacht is the oldest and largest classic yacht still floating. Further boasting many of the features from her original construction, she’s a rare…
Sometimes technological solutions make the yachting experience even better than you may realize. In developing the Milano yacht project, Tankoa Yachts thought well into the future. Besides offering diesel-electric propulsion for near-term lower emissions, it is developing fuel cells for even cleaner cruising. At an LOA of 230 feet (70 meters), the Milano yacht proposal…
