Superyacht News

Lürssen Yachts, one of the world’s leading yacht builders, is proud to announce the launch of Project 1601. This magnificent 90-meter motor yacht is set to take the industry by storm with its awe-inspiring design and state-of-the-art technology.

The exterior design of Project 1601 was crafted by the renowned Monaco-based studio, Espen Oeino International. With their extensive experience and expertise in yacht design, they have created a truly unique and eye-catching yacht that is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. The sleek, contemporary lines of the yacht are complemented by its modern and innovative features, making it a true masterpiece of marine engineering.

Project 405, aka Reichel / Pugh - Nauta 154, the Panamax sloop Nilaya, took a giant step forward with her departure from construction at Royal Huisman’s Vollenhove facility. This superyacht is the first to feature the builder’s Featherlight™ design and production method, reducing 11% of the weight compared to their aluminum cruising yachts without compromising stiffness or quality. It was achieved through a range of lightweight solutions combined in a holistic approach that makes Nilaya an ideal high-performance cruiser. As she heads toward Amsterdam for her towering rig installation, we eagerly await her maiden launch.

The Featherlight™ process employs Finite Element Analysis (FEA), an engineering methodology commonly used in spacecraft design. Leveraging FEA, our team strategically selected construction materials and varying Alustar aluminum plate thicknesses and frame spacings, resulting in increased hull stiffness without significantly increasing boat displacement. In-house weight management was also utilized to optimize mechanical systems, lighting, and insulation to get the most out of our design. Further still, lightweight foam coring was employed for all interior structural members for further weight reduction with minimal sacrifice of sailing performance.

The second unit of the new EXTRA X99 Fast motor yacht has been launched in Ancona. Created by ISA Yachts, this stunning vessel features naval architecture by Palumbo Superyachts and exteriors by Guida Design. Its striking exterior lines make the EXTRA range stand out from the competition.

What makes this yacht special is its large interior volumes and a layout designed for both conviviality and fun. Onboard, you’ll find a spacious outdoor area at the stern with folding balconies and sunbathing/lounge areas that can seat up to twelve diners when extended. This modern layout is the perfect choice for owners who want to enjoy nature while remaining close to home!

The X99 Fast is a 30-meter, high-performance vessel equipped with two 2600hp MTU engines and water jets for an impressive top speed of 37 knots. The planing hull is constructed from carbon fiber composites and offers stability, agility, and exceptional onboard comfort. This model has been tailored for the American market, featuring accommodations for up to 10 passengers across four well-appointed cabins. After the initial successful launch in Miami, unit number two is set to call Miami its home.

On January 27, Heesen set sail on a new journey with the launch of Project SkyFall, christened MY Ultra G. This marks their first announcement in what is going to be a very exciting and busy 2023 at the facility in Oss.

Heesen has established itself as the world leader in designing, engineering, and constructing lightweight, ultra-fast luxury yachts. MY Ultra G has become the paragon of knowledge and experience. Its 60 meters of astounding speed are also accompanied by incomparable luxury.

The layout of this vessel is designed for joyful, social outings and also affords the master suite a much-needed level of privacy and peaceful tranquility. Ample and sumptuous comforts such as jacuzzi jets and a sizable walk-in wardrobe are included in the master suite’s onboard amenities. Perfect for entertaining guests, the main saloon space houses a wine refrigerator featuring carefully calibrated sections at different temperatures. The star attraction is the media room, complete with an 1814mm by 8063mm screen from Samsung’s The Wall series as well as a stately games table located on the main deck forward.

Damen Yachting recently achieved a major milestone with the completion and launch of the SeaXplorer 58 yacht. The vessel is leaving the shed for its final build stages and is expected to be delivered to its Owner in the near future.

The SeaXplorer 58 is a one-of-a-kind yacht designed with considerable input from her Owner. This perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living opens up exciting possibilities for adventure-seekers everywhere.

The design adds a personal touch and makes the yacht seem especially inviting.

Accommodation is spacious, allowing up to fifteen crew members and two expedition staff to fit comfortably. Guests can enjoy luxurious suites suited for twelve people. And with plenty of toys such as two multi-role tenders, motorbikes, vehicles suitable for on/off road use, and an 11.4 meter sailboat - the possibilities for exploration are endless!

The CRN M/Y 141, a sleek and innovative vessel built entirely from aluminum, has successfully departed from the Ancona Superyacht Yard. The cutting-edge 60-meter model underwent its sea trials before sailing off to cross the Atlantic Ocean and explore new frontiers. This magnificent construction is the result of both CRN’s dedication to sophisticated R&D and Nuvolari Lenard’s unrivaled Italian creativity in interior and exterior styling. Together, they have created a modern masterpiece that seamlessly fuses technology with dynamism.

Designed to navigate the shallow waters of the Caribbean, M/Y 141 is a high-performance superyacht measuring 60.33m in length, with a beam of 10.55m and gross tonnage of 1,114. With twin MTU engines that can power the yacht up to 25 knots, this vessel is perfectly suited for cruising and mooring in shallow water areas. The knowledgeable owners requested airy spaces with generous heights throughout all five decks and large areas accommodating both guests and crew - none of these needs were negotiable. With such meticulous attention to detail, its performance is truly remarkable for a displacement pleasure vessel in its class.

On January 26th, the Benetti Shipyard in Livorno, Italy, released the FB283, a 62-meter Full Custom Yacht. This steel-hulled and aluminum-superstructure vessel was designed precisely to fulfill the customer’s specifications. Developed by renowned Naval Architect Giorgio Cassetta – including van Oossanen naval Architects’ hull lines – this yacht reflects exemplary craftsmanship and fine details.

FB283, the latest 62-meter vessel from Benetti, debuted with a special private event. This entire custom yacht was built to meet four specific desires of its owner: speed, silence, extended range, and unparalleled fun for their family. With features customized to match the customer’s exact requirements -- like a well-fitted suit! -- this yacht certainly met its goals. The entire project was overseen by Nicola Nicolai from Nicolai Yacht Consulting & Project Management, who served as an advisor before purchase and the Owner’s representative throughout construction. This is another successful partnership between Benetti, their design team, and the customer!

Amels proudly presents the world’s premiere superyacht M&EM to her new owner. After a meticulous build process, the vessel is now available for exclusive seafaring journeys throughout its fresh home waters. This iconic craft has amenities and performance that define Amels’ trademark level of excellence. We invite you to experience this masterpiece first-hand, as it marks a pinnacle achievement in the industry.

This Amels Limited Edition 242-foot yacht boasts a Tim Heywood exterior design and Winch Design interiors. With a Gross Tonnage of 1,790, she accommodates twelve guests in six cabins with nineteen crew members. She includes the latest Amels 242 features, from the premium Owner’s Deck to the aft deck swimming pool. M&EM makes a statement with her unique blue paint job and stands out from other Amels Limited Editions yachts.

On Saturday, October 26th, Bilgin Yachts will launch the Leona, the second 80-meter unit of their 263 series. Taking cues from their previously successful Tatiana launch in 2020, Bilgin has pulled out all the stops to make this one a more extensive and exclusive experience. With features such as a larger and more spacious interior than its predecessor, Leona is set to take on and impress the world with her unique red and white exterior colors. Following her launch off the coast of Istanbul, she will begin sea trials in late December, ushering in what is sure to be an exciting adventure for everyone who sails on her.

How we handle energy onboard directly impacts performance, fuel efficiency, and emission output. Yacht owners and operators are increasingly looking for ways to be more efficient and reduce their carbon footprint.

Lürssen intelligent energy management systems offer a way to optimize energy use and distribution onboard. By integrating this technology with other smart onboard systems, we can create a more efficient and sustainable way to manage energy onboard.

Intelligent energy generation and distribution energy on board Lürssen yachts

Reducing emissions without compromising owner comfort is a key focus of Lürssen'sLürssen's ongoing innovations. Through extensive data gathering and analysis, the builder has now created an automated platform so that its projects' energy generation, distribution, and consumption can be managed intelligently and efficiently.

The platform is an automated energy and battery management system with an open-interface architecture. As a system integrator, Lürssen has designed this technology to incorporate the many individual technologies unique to each project. By using the sophisticated control and monitoring system Allviu, developed by its partner company besecke GmbH & Co. KG, the yacht can receive and process all relevant information, status reports, and faults and perform automatic or semi-automatic energy management tasks.

Turquoise Yachts is delighted to present the launch of 53m Jewels. With her chic, sharp lines and sleek geometry, Jewels is another one-of-a-kind yacht to join the Turquoise fleet. The ceremonies conducted under the theme of gold and glamour gave Jewels a warm welcome to the seas as the newest member of the Turquoise fleet. The event took place at the Pendik shipyard on 19 August in the company of the owners, guests, and the Turquoise team.

Jewels’ exterior design was created by Miami-based DeBasto Design, and her interior was done by London-based H2 Yacht Design. At 720 GT, Jewels offers a fantastic interior and exterior space, usually only found on much larger yachts. She has 8 + 1 guest staterooms, and the exterior deck areas are spacious and designed to entertain large groups and intimate gatherings. “No one will feel lost” says Luiz DeBasto. The Sun Deck offers around-the-clock entertainment with a hot tub, sun pads, TV, day head, bar, and open space.

The Monaco-based brand Wally has released new information about the latest model in its semi-displacement line, the wallywhy150, ahead of the upcoming show season. The new yacht, which was first introduced in July, follows in the footsteps of its much-admired predecessor, the wallywhy200. The wallywhy150 was created by the experienced Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering team, with Studio A. Vallicelli & C responsible for its contemporary interior design. The concept behind the wallywhy150 was to offer unparalleled exterior spaces on a 78-foot yacht.

Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s Managing Director, explains further: “The exterior areas are absolutely huge and are unmatched for her size. The upper deck is completely open, giving you an enormous amount of protected space on top, which is equivalent to what you would see on a 40-meter yacht (131’3’’). On board, you can enjoy a full dining setting on the sundeck, a sunbathing area, a shaded lounge, and much more – almost the full length of the boat is outside. This appeals to many contemporary owners who want to ensure they have a strong connection to the water.”

The new all-aluminium 60-meter CRN creation was launched for the first time in Ancona on 3 September 2022. The CRN 141 Project is CRN’s latest work of art to be christened in Ancona.

The M/Y 141, at 60.33 meters long and 10.55 meters in the beam, is the product of CRN’s design and construction experience merged with Italian architecture studio Nuvolari Lenard’s concepts for the interior and exterior. The end result is a one-of-a-kind yacht with 5 decks that can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests and 13 crew.

ISA GT 45 M/Y Aria SF is the latest addition to the ISA Yachts shipyard in Ancona, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts. At 45-metres, it features sharp and sporty exterior lines, marked by a plumb bow, with side arches connecting the three decks (a hallmark of the shipyard for over 20 years) and a fin-shaped hard top ascribing a light and slim look to the profile.

The naval architecture was developed by the Palumbo Superyachts technical team. The exterior design is by Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi, while the interior style is by Luca Dini Design & Architecture. Sea, light, and air are the main characters of any space on board, complemented by technical, functional, and minimal elements with a strong reference to cars, speed, and primary colors. The ISA GT 45 is a comfortable yacht with great outdoor livability and a disposition that facilitates the indoor/outdoor seamless connection, both visually and practically.

The Amels Custom 78 has left the Damen Yachting shipyard in Vlissingen after being delivered to her Owner. Her departure signifies the completion of her build as she sets sail for a private global itinerary.

This 78-meter Amels Full Custom embodies the Owner’s realization of a unique and ambitious yachting vision. With a gross tonnage of 2,885, she features a beautiful exterior design by Espen Øino, whose team was also appointed to develop the General Arrangement. Zuretti Interior Designers are the studio behind the custom interiors. This Amels Full Custom benefits from several standout features which truly enhance the beauty of her overall design. These include a large open-top deck, large aft pool, and very wide side decks, which can be utilized as private guest balconies.

The delivery of the Amels Custom 78 confirms the strong and successful collaboration between the shipyard and the Owner’s team. Since the introduction of the Dutch superyacht builder’s Limited Editions concept in 2005, this is the first Amels Full Custom yacht to be delivered by Damen Yachting.

Project WITCHCRAFT, the second Amels 60, has left the Amels and Damen Yachting drydock in the Netherlands. This milestone signals the beginning of her final build phase before delivery to her owner later this year.

The much-anticipated launch of Amels 6002 finally took place at Damen Yachting’s headquarters in Vlissingen. This new Amels 60 Limited Editions design has generated a lot of interest, and onlookers were given a first glimpse of the 60-meter yacht’s bright and light color scheme. The exterior styling of the signature windows has been customized to meet the Owner’s requirements. Moran Yacht & Ship have represented the Owner throughout the build and explained what this significant moment meant to them.

Heesen is pleased to announce the launch of YN 19755, formerly known as Project Gemini and now named MY Reliance. The vessel started as a speculative venture, and the client, introduced by Arcon Yachts Monaco, joined 15 months into the construction - early enough for Heesen’s engineering team to make some essential adjustments that allowed the owners to customize the yacht to their taste and lifestyle. The changes include an opening window in the master stateroom and a new layout for their bathroom, and delightful windows in the transom door to let natural light into the beach club.

The Italian Sea Group today delivered the Kenshō, a new 75-meter mega yacht, to the owner. The Admiral-branded vessel is the latest addition to the company's luxurious fleet of motor yachts and ships, which are up to 140 meters in length.

Kenshō is a luxurious mega yacht that redefines the boundaries of space and distribution. Launched in November 2021, the 75-meter yacht is the result of a collaboration between the owner, who oversaw the project directly, and the French agency Jouin Manku, who designed the interior. Azure Yacht Design and archineers.berlin developed the exterior design together.

The Benetti B.YOND 37M is a product of the revolutionary vision of Paolo Vitelli, Founder and President of Azimut|Benetti Group, and the creative genius of architect Stefano Righini. It embodies the excellence of a new Voyager series and truly reflects the style of the modern owner.

On July 4, 2022, the Benetti shipyard in Livorno launched its new B.Yond 37M Voyager. This vessel is made of steel instead of fiberglass, a choice that harkens back to the 1950s when Benetti first introduced metal as a construction material. For many markets, steel is a symbol of durability and solidity, which are essential qualities for a vessel designed for extended cruising.

The 50-meter Aluminium Semi-displacement Series motor yacht features an ultra-efficient lightweight all-aluminum hull. With a thundering top speed of over 23 knots and a shallow draft of just 2.15 meters, this yacht is perfect for those who love the open sea. The second yacht in this series is scheduled to be delivered in 2022.

Heesen Yachts is delighted to announce the delivery of YN 19850 MY Book Ends, formerly known as Project Sapphire. Book Ends is a thoroughbred racehorse of a yacht with a top speed of over 23 knots. True to the Heesen philosophy, her performance comes not from brute power but from smart engineering. Heesen’s 50m Aluminium Semi-displacement Series is the first of its kind below 500 GT to comply with IMO Tier-III regulations. An optimized, low-drag, lightweight aluminum hull with a reduced transom depth brings efficiency gains of around 12 percent.