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Stay up to date with the latest in developments from the world of yachts, speedboats, underwater vehicles, and more – if it floats or dives, you’ll find it here.
Century-Old, Electric-Powered Boat Chief Uncus Gets Back on the Water
Century-Old, Electric-Powered Boat Chief Uncus Gets Back on the Water

6 Jul 2022, 02:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you think today's electric boats are great, you should see Chief Uncus in action - it's not only powered by batteries, but it happens to be a century old

 
Cardboard Billionaire’s Luxury Toy Is a Pedigree American Superyacht
Cardboard Billionaire’s Luxury Toy Is a Pedigree American Superyacht

6 Jul 2022, 01:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Among all the Dutch, German, and Italian superyachts, a purely American beauty shows up once in a while, turning heads with its impeccable style

 
Benetti's First 37m, Four-Deck B.Yond Yacht Hits the Water As Its Greenest Ship So Far
Benetti's First 37m, Four-Deck B.Yond Yacht Hits the Water As Its Greenest Ship So Far

5 Jul 2022, 17:31 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Italian shipbuilder Benetti launches Goga, its first four-deck B.Yond 37 m luxury yacht, claiming to be the world's lowest-impact in its class.

 
X115 Triplex Joins Extra Yachts' Range of Extra-Voluminous Crafts
X115 Triplex Joins Extra Yachts' Range of Extra-Voluminous Crafts

5 Jul 2022, 13:59 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The new Extra Yachts vessel is a trideck design whose cockpit comes with two foldable balconies that extend to offer sunpads and a sofa space

 
Project Nacre Superyacht Slowly Coming to Life, Yours in 2025 for $53 Million
Project Nacre Superyacht Slowly Coming to Life, Yours in 2025 for $53 Million

5 Jul 2022, 13:39 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Project Nacre superyacht is a large volume 62-meter boat, featuring elongated deck spaces and an impressive 6,500 nautical mile range

 
Massive 570-Foot Civilian Hospital Ship Inaugurated in Dakar
Massive 570-Foot Civilian Hospital Ship Inaugurated in Dakar

5 Jul 2022, 05:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Six operating theaters, multiple clinics, and a laboratory are just some of the features of this outstanding floating hospital

 
Hydrogen-Powered “High-Speed Vessel of the Future” Will Hit 40 MPH With Zero Emissions
Hydrogen-Powered “High-Speed Vessel of the Future” Will Hit 40 MPH With Zero Emissions

5 Jul 2022, 04:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A consortium in Norway received funding for developing what it claims to be the world's first high-speed hydrogen-powered passenger vessel

 
Italian Travel Tycoon’s Luxury Toy Is a 30-Year-Old Majestic Sailing Yacht
Italian Travel Tycoon’s Luxury Toy Is a 30-Year-Old Majestic Sailing Yacht

5 Jul 2022, 02:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This Italian luxury tourism magnate spent six months in the Caribbean on board his unusual yacht, a sailing vessel that's almost three decades-old

 
Kite Surfer’s Stunning Luxury Explorer Shows Off Its New Look in British Columbia
Kite Surfer’s Stunning Luxury Explorer Shows Off Its New Look in British Columbia

5 Jul 2022, 01:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This powerful beast took a unique world trip back when the pandemic was in full swing, just so its new owner could kite surf near the polar bears

 
Royal Caribbean's First LNG-Powered Oasis Class Ship Marks Important Milestone
Royal Caribbean's First LNG-Powered Oasis Class Ship Marks Important Milestone

4 Jul 2022, 16:07 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Royal Caribbean's first LNG-powered cruise ship in its Oasis class reached the first important milestone in its construction process.

 
Lurssen Blue, World's Fifth-Largest Private Yacht, Has Been Delivered to Owner
Lurssen Blue, World's Fifth-Largest Private Yacht, Has Been Delivered to Owner

4 Jul 2022, 16:03 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Blue motor yacht, which was built in Germany, has been recently recognized as the fifth-largest private yacht in the world

 
CUPRA Unveils Hybrid Yacht Made by Spanish Specialist, It's Called Formentor
CUPRA Unveils Hybrid Yacht Made by Spanish Specialist, It's Called Formentor

4 Jul 2022, 15:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Spanish yacht specialists at De Antonio have yet again teamed up with their co-nationals at CUPRA to make another yacht. This one is their first hybrid

 
Project Metaverse Superyacht Awaiting Wealthy Buyer, Costs $95 Million Payable in Bitcoin
Project Metaverse Superyacht Awaiting Wealthy Buyer, Costs $95 Million Payable in Bitcoin

4 Jul 2022, 14:10 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Project Metaverse yacht has already been designed and is expected to be built in 2025, after the $95 million asking price is met

 
Disney Wish Cruise Offers the World’s Most Expensive Cocktail: The $5,000 Kaiburr Crystal
Disney Wish Cruise Offers the World’s Most Expensive Cocktail: The $5,000 Kaiburr Crystal

4 Jul 2022, 05:14 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The adults-only Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge offers the most expensive drink in the world: $5,000 for the mysterious Kaiburr Crystal drink

 
Couple Living Onboard a Self-Sufficient Yacht Says the Sailboat Dream Isn’t Cheap
Couple Living Onboard a Self-Sufficient Yacht Says the Sailboat Dream Isn’t Cheap

4 Jul 2022, 02:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A couple that's been living onboard a self-sufficient sailboat sheds some light on the romantic dream of living at sea and its harsh reality

 
Famous British Millionaire’s Luxury Racer Sold After Two Glorious Decades
Famous British Millionaire’s Luxury Racer Sold After Two Glorious Decades

4 Jul 2022, 01:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After the passing of one of Britain's legendary millionaires, this gorgeous luxury boat that won numerous awards had to start a new chapter

 
U.S. Billionaire Industrialist’s $250M Secretive Superyacht Is Turning Heads in Vancouver
U.S. Billionaire Industrialist’s $250M Secretive Superyacht Is Turning Heads in Vancouver

4 Jul 2022, 01:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The story behind this luxury toy is special, which makes it a rare sight in any location, especially where it can be admired closely

 
Highly Customizable Sirena 78 Yacht Blends Luxury With Comfort and Efficiency
Highly Customizable Sirena 78 Yacht Blends Luxury With Comfort and Efficiency

1 Jul 2022, 09:30 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Sirena Yachts unveiled the design of its new Sirena 78, a highly customizable luxury yacht that blends aesthetics with comfort and efficiency

 
World’s First Eighth-Generation Drill Ship Gearing up to Set Performance Records
World’s First Eighth-Generation Drill Ship Gearing up to Set Performance Records

1 Jul 2022, 05:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new, powerful drill ship is paving the way for a new generation of oil drilling platforms, while also being more fuel efficient

 
Custom, Striking Tecnomar Superyacht La Vie Gets Huge Price Reduction
Custom, Striking Tecnomar Superyacht La Vie Gets Huge Price Reduction

1 Jul 2022, 05:16 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / La Vie is part of the popular Tecnomar EVO 120 series, and the first model ever delivered. Bought in 2016, it was completed in 2018