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How the Spectacular Superyacht Scout is Making Waves

By Ellie Brade

Named for one of her owners’ beloved dogs, Scout is a semi-permanent base from which they can explore the world.

Inside the Stunning Rimor X Superyacht Concept

By Alex Martin

British design studio Sturge Design has offered a tantalizing first look at its latest superyacht concept, a stunning 96-meter (315ft) explorer named The Rimor X. The project has been developed in collaboration with Pelorus. The yacht and travel expedition specialists are acting as technical advisors to the project, ensuring the Rimor X superyacht offers unfettered… View Article

The Two Best New Charter Yachts on the Market

By Ellie Brade

It may not be the time to hop on a superyacht and sail off into the sunset, but what is the harm in keeping your wish list fresh for when the world returns to normal? If you are dreaming of a summer of sailing around the Mediterranean, take a look at two of the best… View Article

The Best Grand Tourers of 2020: Polestar 1

By Alexandra Cheney

Designed to handle high speeds and great distances in chorus, Grand Tourers function as both a bragging right and cornerstone for any car manufacturer. Possessing power, grace and beauty, GTs typically include enough seats for four passengers plus luggage, as well as the ability to pass anything that may interfere with its continent-crossing intentions. Born… View Article

Superyacht Builder Heesen on Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic

By Alex Martin

One of the world’s leading producers of superyachts, Heesen, received an increase in inquiries just before the Covid-19 outbreak took off in earnest. Mark Cavendish, the company’s director of sales and marketing, revealed the industry experienced a strong start to 2020. New superyacht commissions are likely to drop as the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals consolidate their… View Article

Dynamiq Reveals Stunning New GTT 160 Superyacht

By Alex Martin

Dynamiq Yachts is aiming to redefine the 160ft superyacht category with the unveiling of its all-new Dynamiq GTT 160. The Monaco-based shipyard is offering the full-aluminum, 54.5-meter (162ft) superyacht for approximately $21.5m with a build time of 24 months, granting a new level of accessibility to ownership. The Dynamiq GTT 160 has been designed with… View Article

Yacht Chartering Still Safe Despite Coronavirus Outbreak, Say IYC

By Alex Martin

One of the world’s leading yacht charter companies, IYC, has attempted to quell fears over the risk of infection as the novel coronavirus Covid-19 wreaks havoc on the travel industry. The cruise ship industry has experienced a rapid decline in bookings due to several notable virus outbreaks. With the US and Europe banning all but… View Article

Artefact: The Eco Superyacht that Changed the Game

By Ellie Brade

Last year saw a dazzling array of brand-new superyachts hit the water for the first time, and one of the most head-turning was the 262-ft Artefact, built in Germany by Nobiskrug and designed by Gregory C Marshall with an interior by Reymond Langton Design. Artefact is notable for a number of reasons, not the least… View Article

Heesen Reveals Eco-friendly Hybrid Superyacht Electra

By Alex Martin

Dutch shipyard Heesen continues the yacht industry’s rapid movement towards eco-friendly builds with the launch of the ultra-silent hybrid Electra superyacht. The 164ft vessel, due to be delivered in April 2020, uses a hybrid system to run cleaner and quieter than her peers. The result is another step forward in fuel efficiency, saving the owner… View Article

BehneMar CEO Tim Trenker on the Future of Yachting

By Elite Traveler

Bigger, faster and somehow even more expensive seemed to be the yachting industry’s sole direction in recent years. But Tim Trenker, the recently appointed CEO of boutique superyacht consultancy BehneMar, sees a new demand from clients: the ability to go anywhere at any time. The desire and attraction of owning a superyacht has never really… View Article

Inside The World's First Fast Hybrid Yacht, Home

By Samantha Coles

As the world’s first fast hybrid yacht with a fast displacement hull form, Home is a pioneering new vessel that offers perhaps some of life’s greatest luxuries: peace and quiet. She is made of lightweight aluminum and can use diesel or electric propulsion (read: using less fuel), enabling silent cruising at a speed of up… View Article

Top Luxury Yacht Itineraries for 2020

By Samantha Coles

There’s nothing quite like feeling the wind in your hair and breathing in that fresh, salty air. And, here, there are no cookie-cutter hotel packages or itineraries; just the open ocean, endless opportunities and an unmatched sense of freedom. Whether you’re chartering a boat for a jaunt around the Greek Isles, a longer stint cruising… View Article

Superyacht Designer Espen Oeino on Building with Purpose

By Samantha Coles

One of the most revered superyacht designers in the industry, Espen Oeino, speaks to Samantha Coles about how the yachting landscape is evolving and celebrating his eponymous firm’s 50th delivery. Speaking from his office in Monaco, Espen Oeino is remarkably charming and affable despite having just arrived back from a whistle-stop trip to New York… View Article

The Princess R35 Yacht: Fit for Royalty

By Elite Traveler

Princess Yachts, the England-based yacht builder, has launched a new sports yacht, the R35. Working in tandem with Italian car-design brand Pininfarina and decorated Olympian and America’s Cup competitor Ben Ainslie’s BAR Technologies, the R35 uses this race-bred technology to hit top speeds of 50 knots. Using a combination of a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque (loads… View Article

The Best Superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show

By Alex Martin

Just as the Monaco Grand Prix is considered the jewel in Formula One’s crown, the Monaco Yacht Show is the place every shipyard wants to be seen at. Each year, the yachting industry’s leading figures sail to the principality to show off their latest builds and upcoming projects. From September 25-28, over 125 vessels will… View Article

Food and Wine Around The World

By Theodora Halstead

Following her dry dock period earlier this year, The World, the largest privately-owned residential yacht in (you guessed it) the world, is back on the water and heading on a culinary-focused itinerary. Throughout 2019 she will play host to a series of food and wine extravaganzas, as expert chefs and sommeliers from all corners of… View Article

Wally: Iconic Yachts From the Ultimate Innovators

By Theodora Halstead

Following Ferretti Group’s investment into yacht designer and builder Wally earlier this year, Elite Traveler looks at three yachts that have made this brand such an innovative and dynamic force in the superyacht world. Wallyace These days you’d be hard-pressed to find a yacht without a beach club that enables you to easily access the… View Article

AvYachts CEO Talks Unique Yacht Sharing Program

By Emma Reynolds

Similar to how you’d purchase fractional ownership shares for a jet, AvYachts yacht sharing program is one of the only yacht companies who has introduced the concept of fractional yacht ownership to the public in a seamless manner. Fractional ownership is beneficial because you only pay for the weeks that you use it (compared to traditional… View Article

Superyacht Chef Tobias Emmert Trains with Michael Caines

By Elite Traveler

Superyacht head chef Tobias Emmert traded his life onboard the popular MY BASH for a spell in the beautiful Devon countryside with Michael Caines. Emmert spent one month as the apprentice of one of the UK’s most acclaimed and celebrated chefs at Lympstone Manor in Exeter. The experience allowed Emmert to take his skills and… View Article

Triton Reveals Next-Gen Submarine For Superyachts

By Alex Martin

Many more superyacht owners will soon be able to explore the waves below them after Triton Submarines revealed a new submersible compact enough to be carried on the majority of luxury vessels. The Triton 1000/2 MKII is a two-person vessel capable of reaching depths of 1,000ft. Weighing no more than 6,620lbs and standing just 5.6ft… View Article

Oceanco Unveil Stunning Esquel Superyacht

By Alex Martin

The Dubai International Boat Show got off to a striking start on Tuesday as Oceanco unveiled their new project, the Esquel superyacht. The 345ft (105m) superyacht will be powered by a state-of-the-art compact diesel-electric system and be capable of traveling to the most remote places on the planet, including Antarctica, the North Pole and everywhere… View Article

Superyachts to Charter for Spring Break

By Alex Martin

Spring break is almost here and millions of Americans are expected to use their time off to go in search of warmer climes. As always, resorts and beaches will be overloaded with tourists. If crowds aren’t your thing, superyacht chartering will allow you to enjoy your vacation in peace as well as ultimate luxury. If… View Article

Best Yachts At The Dubai International Boat Show

By Alex Martin

The 27th Dubai International Boat Show is but days away with some of the world’s most staggering superyachts preparing to drop anchor in Dubai Canal. As a central hub for the super rich, there is set to be more prospective purchasers in Dubai than at any other maritime festival. As a result, the industry’s leading… View Article

Princess Yachts Reveals Game-Changing X95 Luxury Yacht

By Lauren Hill

Princess Yachts has just released new images of the innovative X95 ‘superfly’, which is set to be unveiled late 2019. Re-imagining the traditional ‘flybridge’ design, the Princess X95 is an entirely new concept dubbed the luxury SUV of the seas. Promising to redefine yacht architecture, the X95 is distinguished by its extensive outdoor space and… View Article

Best Yachts to see at Miami Yacht Show 2019

By Alex Martin

The Miami Yacht Show gets underway this week in a brand new location on Biscayne Bay with some of the world’s premiere superyachts expected to drop anchor. Over 500 boats and yachts will be exhibited during the four-day festival with hundreds valued at over $1billion. This annual event runs alongside the Miami International Boat Show… View Article

The World's Most Glamorous Gateways to Cruising

By Theodora Halstead

This story originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. We take a look at three outstanding marinas around the world where glamour comes with close proximity to the city. Island Gardens Deep Harbour, Miami, USA Conveniently located in the middle of Miami’s waterways, this marina is ideal for those wanting to berth amid… View Article

Charter a Solar Yacht in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago

By Lauren Hill

Myanmar-based charter specialist, Burma Boating, has unveiled the latest addition to its fleet. From January 2019, you can set out on expeditions around Myanmar’s remote Mergui Archipelago on what’s believed to be the first solar-powered boat in Asia, the S55. Built last year by Silent Yachts, the 55-ft catamaran accommodates up to six guests and… View Article

The Benefits of Berth Ownership at Christophe Harbour

By Theodora Halstead

This story originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. So, you’ve purchased the yacht of your dreams. You’ve been given the keys (not literally of course) and your eye is firmly fixed on the horizon, imagining adventures to be had and seas to sail. Though the experience of cruising the high seas is… View Article

Seven Amazing Yachts to Charter for Christmas and New Year

By Alex Martin

Yachts to charter for Christmas and the new year has been made easy with Elite Traveler enlisting some of the most informed brokers in the business to curate a list of truly stunning vessels that are still on the market. There is no better way to escape the frenetic atmosphere that dominates the holiday season than to… View Article

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Leonardo Ferragamo on Evolving a Timeless Brand

By Lauren Hill

This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Leonardo Ferragamo, son of designer Salvatore Ferragamo, speaks to Lauren Jade Hill during the Rolex Swan Cup about how he is driving forward one of the world’s leading producers of luxury sailing yachts, Nautor’s Swan. It’s the penultimate day of the Rolex Swan Cup… View Article

Latest and greatest: The ultimate buyers guide for ready-to-go superyachts

By Ellie Brade

Presented by Bermuda Tourism Building a custom superyacht is a one-of-a-kind experience but, like all good things, one that takes time. At the higher end of the yacht-building spectrum, you could be waiting for more than three years for your dream yacht to become a reality, and that is once you’ve managed to secure a… View Article

Alberto Galassi on Manning the Helm at Ferretti Group

By Elite Traveler

This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Keeping up with the changing trends of yacht ownership is no easy task. Alberto Galassi draws on his years of experience as a yacht owner to ensure Ferretti Group stays ahead of the curve. Though I was 10 years old, I clearly remember when… View Article

The Best Jet Skis to get Right Now

By Theodora Halstead

This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Kawasaki’s Jet Ski Ultra 310LX We’re not sure what we love most about this model—the serious power, the sporty look or the Jetsound audio system allowing you to listen to music while you’re on the water. From $17,999, kawasaki.com Yamaha’s FX Cruiser SVHO Its… View Article

Ultimate Velocity: A Closer Look at Heesen Yachts

By Theodora Halstead

This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Sports yachts pack serious punch. They’re built with performance and speed in mind, and are ideal for those looking to zip around the Riviera or Caribbean—fast. But if you’re torn between a super-speedy vessel and a larger yacht on which you can host parties,… View Article

Manhattan Yacht Club Teams Up with Champagne Bollinger

By Emma Reynolds

Just when you thought New York summers couldn’t get any better, independent champagne brand Champagne Bollinger teams up with Manhattan Yacht Club and the club’s 157-ft mega yacht, Arabella, to create a unique sipping experience while sailing in the New York Harbor. For the ultimate summer experience, guests aboard the luxury yacht will have a chance… View Article

Princess Yachts Reveals its First Performance Sports Yacht

By Lauren Hill

After months of anticipation, Princess Yachts has revealed the brand’s first ever performance sports yacht, the R35. Designed in partnership with Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) Technologies and Italian car design firm Pininfarina, the yacht combines performance, quality and style to result in a revolutionary boat design. Integrating an innovative Active Foil System developed in partnership… View Article

Royal Huisman Makes Waves with New Sloop Ngoni

By Elite Traveler

By Thea Halstead This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Fresh out of heritage Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman, the 190-ft high-performance sloop Ngoni is making waves on the international yachting circuit. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and featuring a minimalist interior by Rick Baker Ltd, Ngoni is a bold contemporary yacht… View Article

The Ultimate Yacht for Entertaining: Princess S78

By Lauren Hill

A manufacturer that’s known for craftsmanship, innovation and engineering pedigree, Princess Yachts has now created the ultimate yacht for entertaining. Through a collaboration with NAIM Audio, the world renowned creator of audio visual systems, the all new Princess S78 features what’s said to be the most high-tech music system on any superyacht on the market. Now… View Article

The Most Groundbreaking Yachts from the Ferretti Portfolio

By Elite Traveler

By Susie Moir This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. In recognition of Ferretti Yachts’ 50th anniversary, we discover some of the recent award-winning yachts to come out of the yard, alongside the recent offerings of its sister brands from the Ferretti Group. FERRETTI YACHTS 920 The raised bow of this… View Article

Floating Fitness: Your Superyacht Gym

By Elite Traveler

By Thea Halstead This story originally appeared in the Elite Traveler Luxury Escapes Edition 2017/2018. For the keen fitness fanatics out there, or those who simply prefer to enjoy a decadent dinner feeling like they’ve exerted themselves enough to deserve that second helping of dessert, there are an abundance of superyachts available to charter with world-class gyms… View Article

Looking back at the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2017

By Roberta Naas

This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. This year, majestic sails went up around the world as Officine Panerai once again sponsored the largest circuit of classic yacht regattas internationally: the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2017. The challenge began in Antigua in April and moved around the world before ending in… View Article

Monaco Yacht Show continues its European dominance

By Theodora Halstead

Often described as Christmas for superyachts, this year’s Monaco Yacht Show was a spectacular occasion attracting some of the most exciting superyachts and exhibitors in the world today. With 580 exhibitors from all over the globe congregating in the iconic Port Hercules to show off their latest technology, innovation and fare, the Show is a… View Article