Luxury Yacht Reviews and Yachting News
Richard Branson is placing his bets on medium size “boutique” ships. British tycoon Richard Branson unveiled the plans for Virgin Cruises ‘boutique’ cruise line. The founder of the Virgin Group announced that Virgin Cruises has selected Port Miami as the home port for its first cruise ship that will set sail in 2020. Richard flew … Read more
A custom carbon fiber catamaran that using foiling technology will obtain at least an 80% lift to increase speed, enhance stability but retain the refined characteristics of a cruising catamaran. Sailing enthusiast Tom Phillips of Orlando is looking to combine the best of both worlds: the speed and maneuverability of the latest hydrofoil technology along with … Read more
Riva 76 Coupé is the new model joining Riva’s Ego Super, the Domino, and the 122’ Mythos. Under construction at the Ferretti Group plant in La Spezia, the new Riva creation will make its debut in September at the Ferretti Group Première event in Montecarlo, then at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2015. “I always feel a … Read more
This month the seventy-foot Maserati VOR 70 yacht crossed the Pacific Ocean, between San Francisco and Shanghai. 21 days, 19 hours, 32 minutes and 54 seconds: that was the time it took Maserati to cover the Tea Clipper Trade Route, plied between San Francisco and Shanghai in the mid-1800s by the most audacious and modern clippers of … Read more
The desire to explore the deep has existed since the dawn of humanity. The popularization of scuba diving brought the oceans within our reach. Unlike scuba-diving, a manned submersible can take us deeper and in comfort – without the risk of decompression. This compact submersible by Uboat Worx (the Netherlands) makes it possible to explore … Read more
Gliders are for those who wish to go further, faster, more comfortably and efficiently in unprecedented style, say the UK-based designers of the new Glider Yachts zipping over rough seas at 70mph. Innovation news are not so often in the yachting industry, so the launch of a game changer is an important event. This innovative … Read more