The world’s elite yacht builders define the mega-yacht industry and each year craft evermore innovative, opulent and luxurious vessels—pushing the boundaries of marine design. In 2024, the biggest mega-yacht launches (yachts over 100m) were dominated by two titans of the yachting industry, German-based Lürssen and Feadship of the Netherlands. Join us as we explore the... ... read full story
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76m superyacht ONE leaves the Feadship yard at Kaag
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Feadship have announced that 75.75m (248’6”) four-deck superyacht ONE has left the shipyard at Kaag. The design, from De Voogt Naval Architects, Azure Yacht Design and Gilles & Boissier, has been optimised for both private use and as a charter vessel. Exterior designer Thijs Orth from Studio De Voogt tells us about the project, “The... ... read full story
53m custom support yacht PROJECT SEACLUB is launched by Alia Yachts
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Alia Yachts have announced the launch of 52.5m (172’2”) custom support yacht PROJECT SEACLUB – described as a ‘beast’ by the shipyard. Constructed in three sections – hull, superstructure and helideck – she is now awaiting her final fit out and sea trials before delivery. The naval architecture is by Diana Yacht Design and the... ... read full story
Award winning superyachts: Boat International announces the winners of the International Design and Innovation Awards 2024
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The 2024 Superyacht Design Festival took place in Kutzbühel at the end of January where Boat International hosted the International Design and Innovation awards to celebrate the best superyacht designs in the world. The ceremony included a presentation giving a closer look at 47m superyacht ARTEXPLORER – an innovative blend of superyacht and art gallery.... ... read full story
Super yacht SeaXplorer 58 emerges from the shed for the first time
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In the spirit of adventure, the magnificent 58m (190’) explorer yacht SeaXplorer 58 emerged from the shed into the winter sunshine of Antalya in Turkey, as the first SeaXplorer to be constructed there. With design and engineering led by Damen Yachting’s head office in the Netherlands, she is a collaboration between Damen, Amels, Azure Yacht... ... read full story
‘Go anywhere, do anything’ luxury expedition yacht NO DESTINATION launched
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The 37.5m/123ft expedition yacht NO DESTINATION has completed a 30-month conversion and has now been launched from the shipyard Multiship Holland BV. E/Y NO DESTINATION began life as a 2009-built Damen Crew Support Vessel before she was purchased by her current Owner in 2019 with the intent to explore across the world surrounded by personalised... ... read full story
Amels superyacht HERE COMES THE SUN back to cruising after successful refit
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Luxury yacht HERE COMES THE SUN is cruising once again following a 16-month refit in the Netherlands. ... read full story
Damen launches luxury expedition yacht La Datcha
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Damen Yachts has launched expedition yacht LA DATCHA, a SeaXplorer 77 model and the flagship of the line. ... read full story
77-metre explorer charter yacht La Datcha prepares for launch
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Explorer yacht LA DATCHA is preparing for launch at the Damen facilities in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. ... read full story
On board €225,000,000 Benetti superyacht Luminosity
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Ever wanted to know what life aboard a €225,000,000 mega yacht looks like? Take a look at the gorgeous M/Y LUMINOSITY from Italian shipyard Benentti. ... read full story