A rapidly changing face of luxury: The world’s ultra wealthy and the luxury yachting sector. Report

A superyacht is the ultimate platform of luxury. How the shifting sands of wealth and luxury affect trends in yachting. With an average price tag of US$10 million, a superyacht is a luxury item owned and enjoyed by the ultra wealthy. A new, younger generation of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI) is increasingly focused … Read more

A muscular Silver Arrow of the Seas – the latest chapter in the Mercedes-Benz expansion

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its first-ever luxury motor yacht – Mercedes-Benz Arrow460–Granturismo Yacht. The luxury motor yacht “Arrow460–Granturismo” designed by Mercedes-Benz has embarked on its maiden voyage off the coast of Nice. The 14-metre long, 706 kW (960 hp) “Silver Arrow of the Seas” combines the performance of Mercedes-Benz sports cars with unique innovations from the boat … Read more

First powerboat developed by Aston Martin showcased at the 2016 Milan Design Week

AM37 showcased at the Milan Design Week ahead of launch in late 2016. Another exceptional project from Aston Martin’s Art of Living portfolio. Aston Martin and Quintessence Yachts celebrated the launch of the new AM37 powerboat by showcasing its innovative Design during the prestigious Milan Design Week, Salone del Mobile. The powerboat was created to … Read more

Deepest-diving Tourist Submarine is diving to 1,140 meters with no impact on the marine environment

A new horizon. U-Boat Worx Unveiled New Deepest-diving Tourist Submarine. More luxury cruise ships give their passengers the chance to explore some of the most beautiful and exotic places in the world. Being able to offer the experience of discovering the world beneath the ship in those same places, is a natural extension of their … Read more

Wally Casa is enhancing the feel of a pieds-dans-l’eau beach resort

Wally Casa, the fourth 26m Wallyace, getting ready for the sea trial. To improve the quality of the life on the water, Wally Monaco Yachts, the yacht building company headquartered in Monaco with manufacturing facilities in Forli and Ancona, Italy, introduced an innovative layout named Wally Casa, the fourth unit of the 26m Wallyace displacement … Read more

Project Akoya: Heesen launched the first yacht in the award-winning 50m class to sport a “shark-gray” hull

50m semi-displacement Project Akoya by Heesen Yachts and Omega Architects. Heesen Yachts, one of the a world leaders in the design, engineering and construction of high-performance motor yachts, announced the launch of YN 17650/Project Akoya, a 50m semi-displacement yacht. YN 17650 is the fifth in the award-winning 50m class with streamlined exterior styling by Omega … Read more