Luxury Yacht Reviews and Yachting News
“Wanda’s acquisition of Sunseeker is strategic.” Although the private yachting market is in its early stages in China, this industry is growing rapidly. China’s consumption has been growing, with an exceptionally strong appetite in the luxury market. In 2012 China surpassed Japan as the world’s largest luxury market and by 2015 McKinsey & Co. predicts … Read more
79 superyachts were launched so far in 2013. Largest superyacht launched in 2013 has 108m in length, while the average length of superyachts launched this year is 44,7 m, according to boatinternational market intelligence research. The report shows that 147 superyachts were sold in 2013, 36 were ordered and 36 superyachts were delivered this year. … Read more
John F. Kennedy’s presidential yacht, the 93-foot Honey Fitz, is one of the most famous vessels in American history. It has served five sitting presidents and now the restored 1931 ship is preparing to help WishGivers.org raise money for the critically ill children of America’s military, police and firefighters. Now every American has the chance … Read more
Royal Princess cruise ship was officially welcomed into the fleet of Princess Cruises, one of the world’s largest international cruise lines. The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull. “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and all … Read more
The first boat to travel around the world exclusively powered by solar energy, the MS Turanor PlanetSolar features 29,160 solar panels and produces zero gasoline or CO2 emissions. The boat is currently carrying out unique scientific measurements along the Gulf Stream as part of the DeepWater expedition led by the University of Geneva to better … Read more
The worlds greatest super sport yacht, Sovereign 105m by NEDSHIPGROUP. A new flagship on the super yachts. More cabins, more pleasure space, plus “the James Bond Factor.” Powered by either 2 x 8,000 HP engines (up to 23 knots), or by 3 x 10,000 HP MTU engines (up to 30 knots), this floating fortress built … Read more