Majesty Yachts is making further inroads into large superyachts, and it’s already sold the first hull. The Majesty 160 yacht series is its solution to what it believes is an untapped opportunity. Specifically, the superyacht series is for owners and guests who want a far more lavish way of enjoying the cruising lifestyle. Featuring the…
When Ferretti Yachts introduced the Infynito 90 yacht to open up, quite literally, new lounging options, it was the start of a new series. second model in the series, the Ferretti Yachts Infynito 80 yacht, brings those same advantages to entry-level megayacht buyers. Simultaneously, customers get special touches not found aboard the larger model. The…
With one week to go before the Miami International Boat Show, you’re likely lining up yachts to visit. One to consider putting on your list is the yacht Incentivized, whose name pretty much says it all. Her racy profile and performance, along with her sophisticated interior style, should stir emotions in potential buyers. An AB…
With her debut coming this autumn, the Sunseeker Ocean 156 yacht boasts 1,770 square feet (684 square meters) of interior space. The British builder is giving a more thorough look at just how those interior spaces will be better than you might expect. Despite common practice in yachting, the name doesn’t indicate the LOA. Instead,…
UPDATE, MAY 17, 2024: Hull number one of the Admiral Quaranta yacht series has sold. The Italian Sea Group is not disclosing details on the owner or the delivery date. Read on for our original article. The Italian Sea Group’s Admiral brand is introducing another semi-custom series, with a design studio that comes as a…
“Seeing a new Navetta enter the water is a powerful emotion,” says Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group. Emotions stirred for the owners of the Custom Line Navetta 38 yacht debuting yesterday, too. In fact, they watched as their soon-to-be-delivered yacht lowered into the water. The last day of January was the first day in…
After sea trials involving gusting winds up to 28 knots and five-and-a-half-foot (1.7-meter) seas, the yacht Iris Blue, Heesen Yachts’ first delivery of 2024, is off for more enjoyable cruising conditions. The shipyard welcomed the north to northwest seas and westerly to north-westerly winds on the North Sea, however. They let Iris Blue, which began…
Every contract signing is a milestone for a megayacht builder. As the shipyard’s third contract in three weeks, though, this unnamed Cantiere delle Marche 130 yacht has special significance. So far only a few brief details are available for publicity. Firstly, the customer came to the shipyard through an introduction by Arcon Yachts. The Monaco-based…
Although Oceanco has built its reputation on large, fully custom megayachts, potential customers progressively don’t want to get involved in granular-level details. Instead, they’d rather save construction time overall by relying on a proven engineering base. Simultaneously, this lets them focus their efforts on design details. Oceanco Simply Custom provides a set technical foundation along…
A yacht calling to mind the bygone era of ocean liners goes up for auction next month. The 45-year-old custom yacht Ariadne has as interesting as a back story as she does a recent history. PHOTO: Charl Jordaan/Yachting Image A 124-footer (37.8-meter) whose original name was Framar, Ariadne emerged from Louisiana-based Breaux’s Bay Craft in…
