Luxury Yacht Reviews and Yachting News
If you’ve spent the last twenty years watching the cruise industry, you know the drill: big ships get bigger, and “expedition” usually means swapping your tuxedo for a parka and a plastic cafeteria tray. But Atlas Ocean Voyages just signaled that the era of the “rugged-only” explorer is officially over. In a move that feels … Read more
Just when you thought Alfa Romeo couldn’t get more Italian, they went and built a car inspired by a boat. Unveiled at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, the Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa is the first child of a marriage between Alfa and the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team. This isn’t just a “sticker and … Read more
The evolution of “travel retail” has reached a new high-water mark as Starboard Group, the LVMH-owned retail curator, launches a suite of high-concept boutiques aboard the Star Princess. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet across two decks, this environment represents a shift away from traditional duty-free shops toward a “floating flagship” model. By integrating heritage houses … Read more
If you’ve ever looked at a 1960s London “Café Racer” motorbike—stripped down, fast, and dripping with attitude—and wondered what that would look like as a yacht, Baltic Yachts has your answer. Following the runaway success of their 68-footer, the Finnish shipyard has officially upsized the dream, announcing the first sale and build of the Baltic … Read more
Well, darling, just when you thought the horizon of ultra-luxury cruising was fully mapped out, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings pulls a rather spectacular move. Confirming the order for a third Prestige-Class ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, slated for delivery in the distant year of 2033, is a headline that signals more than just fleet … Read more
The premium and luxury sector continues to demonstrate a fascinating blend of resilience, tectonic shifts in geographical focus, and a deep embrace of experiential technology. This past week’s headlines illustrate a market that is simultaneously grappling with a more frugal high-net-worth consumer and rapidly expanding its presence into new cultural and digital frontiers, from Mexico … Read more