56m Aquarius is ‘close to perfect’: her owners simply want a larger yacht – and even more impressive performance

ROYAL HUISMAN PROJECT 408 UNVEILED AS 65M AQUARIUS II. It is a great compliment when owners value the experience of their yacht so highly that the only material change they want is to build a larger version, with exactly the same team. Yet that is the story behind the decision of the experienced husband and wife … Read more

62-metre RIO superyacht is an entirely bespoke opus with a strong artisanal stamp

  M/Y RIO superyacht by Ancona-based CRN Megayachts is an elegant yet supremely sporty vessel with flowing hull lines and a near-vertical bow. The new 62-metre luxury vessel built in Ancona, Italy has been christened in a memorable private ceremony. CRN M/Y RIO – 62 metres long, 11.2 metres in the beam and 4 decks. … Read more

Nuvolari Lenard is bringing a level of artistry that is completely new to yachting

  To be built in high tensile steel and aluminium, the 202m superyacht Centerfold by Nuvolari Lenard would have a colossal displacement of16,800GT and make use of the latest technology to deliver ecologically-sensitive low emissions when the surroundings call for them, or impressive speeds should the need arise. Beyond the yacht’s stunning features and remarkable … Read more

How did new and used yacht sales and deliveries really fare during the pandemic. Report.

How did yacht sales and deliveries really fare during the Covid-19 pandemic? After what has been an unusual year, Superyacht Times and Monaco Yacht Show offer a preview of the yachting market report and the industry’s performance in 2020. The State of Yachting is the flagship publication of SuperYacht Times. Now in its fifth year, … Read more

Saturnia multi-purpose superyacht doubles as a private port for tenders

 

This new design from Lazzarini Design Studio is not so outlandish like last year’s swan shaped mega yacht, but is impressive with features like dry carbon-fibre structure, a private port for small tenders, and glass-bottomed decks. The openings on both sides lift up to reveal the private port for water toys and tenders. The top deck features a hexagonal-shaped pool. Lazzarini Saturnia can even incorporate seawater.

Lazzarini Saturnia; @Lazzarini Design Studio; lazzarinidesignstudio.com/saturnia

Lazzarini Saturnia’s main body subdivides the spaces in five floors + the top Antenna area. Saturnia can be configured for different layouts and solutions to obtain from 10 to 20 suites for passengers and 20 crew members.

Made 100% of dry carbon fiber body, Saturnia superyacht it’s estimated to be 50% lighter than other yachts of similar sizes, with an incredible estimated top speeds never reached from this size of yacht up to 30 knots.

Shaped mostly of geometric straight lines, the design of Saturnia allows a very simple and efficient construction procedures never being used before in the yachting industry. The focal point of the project is the walkable all around deck area that allows access the tenders to the inner harbor from both sides and represents the iconic area of the yacht.

Lazzarini Saturnia yacht concept; @Lazzarini Design Studio;

The yacht can incorporate seawater, that can be kept inside or drained out once the gates are closed. This middle entrance of the yacht allows tenders with up to 1.5 meters of draft to moor inside the private port/garage or to be easily loaded when the yacht is navigating.

The internal area in the middle is directly connected to outside through the large sliding windows allowing to experience these spaces, maximizing the connection with the sea.

Imagined being with an hybrid propulsion, the Saturnia yacht is moved from twin side diesel engines and a central electronic water jet system, that can push the yacht with zero emissions.

Saturnia concept is joined by two recent futuristic designs from Lazzarini: Jet Capsule, Hyperjet, Sea Flower yacht, and Stratosfera, an ultra-light carbon fiber sphere that can move on water and in the sky.

Lazzarini Saturnia yacht concept; @Lazzarini Design Studio; 
Lazzarini Saturnia yacht concept; @Lazzarini Design Studio;
Lazzarini Saturnia yacht concept; @Lazzarini Design Studio;
Lazzarini Saturnia yacht concept; @Lazzarini Design Studio;

Inside the Biggest Yacht Ever Sold

The story of the largest yacht ever sold is a complicated one, involving a Russian billionaire, a Saudi Royal, and many hundreds of millions changing hands between the two. The 134-metre Serene was the first superyacht ever built by the renowned Italian shipyard Fincantieri. Prior to the yacht’s construction, it was a shipyard known more … Read more