Only a small fraction of the global UHNW population possess a high enough net worth to afford a 30-metre superyacht, which has an average price tag of US$10 million (before maintenance, fuel and other expenses), according to a special report released by Wealth-X ultra high net worth (UHNW) intelligence. Due to the high cost of … Read more
The definitive guide to the state of the superyacht industry. Italy is still by far the number one yacht-building nation, but The Netherlands and Turkey have consolidated their places, according to ShowBoats International magazine’s Global Order Book for 2014, the definitive tally of yachts 80 feet (24 metres) and longer under construction. 735 new yachts … Read more
Baccarat luxury maison celebrated the art of navigation and perfection with its first SUPERYACHT WORLD TROPHY in Monaco where the magnificent MATESE FALCON was rewarded. The stunning Perini Navi sailing yacht Maltese Falcon was today presented with the first Baccarat SuperYacht World trophy at the Monaco Yacht Show, after topping SuperYacht World’s poll for … Read more
A quite extraordinary yacht, building in wood to achieve quite unique characteristics, Ken Freivokh Design’s 141 m Dream Symphony megayacht will be without exception the largest privately sailing yacht in the world. “Dream Symphony” is the brainchild of Valeriy Stepanenko, the owner of the Dream Ship Victory’s yard in Bosburun, Turkey. Bringing together the same … Read more
Benetti Yacht OCEAN PARADISE receives RINA GREEN PLUS prize The solutions studied and adopted in the field of environment protection brought Benetti Yacht’s OCEAN PARADISE the prestigious Rina Green Plus prize which honours yacht constructors’ efforts to reduce the carbon footprints of their vessels. The Green Plus certification label introduced by marine services company … Read more
Minimalist, but never cold, and always connected with the sea – superyacht Ocean Paradise launched by Benetti. This new creation of the Italian boat manufacturer Benetti, a 55M steel hull/aluminum superstructure , will debut with its world avant-premiere at the next Monaco Yacht Show 2013 (25-28 September). The design boat at the leading edge of technology … Read more