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Riva 82 Diva Is an Italian Masterpiece That Incites the Desire for Sea Adventure
Riva 82 Diva Is an Italian Masterpiece That Incites the Desire for Sea Adventure

5 Feb 2024, 17:42 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Designed with a focus on al fresco living, this Italian yacht has designated zones for each living area with generous lounges and sunbathing spaces

 
Innovative Rotor Sail Technology Secures UK Government Funding
Innovative Rotor Sail Technology Secures UK Government Funding

2 Feb 2024, 08:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Anemoi rotor sails harness the cleanest form of energy through innovative technology and design for low-emission, sustainable shipping

 
Spectacular Carinae Yacht With Unconventional Hull Joins Oceanco's Simply Custom Range
Spectacular Carinae Yacht With Unconventional Hull Joins Oceanco's Simply Custom Range

1 Feb 2024, 12:58 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The new superyacht was penned by Monaco-based Pascoli International and challenges conventional yacht design, with the hull encompassing the main deck

 
This Boat Is Entirely Carved Out of Ice, Floats Just Like the Real Thing
This Boat Is Entirely Carved Out of Ice, Floats Just Like the Real Thing

30 Jan 2024, 10:02 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / An artist from Belarus famous for his ephemeral works of snow and ice has delivered his most impressive yet: a two-person ice boat that floats

 
Billionaire Takes Delivery of Luminance Megayacht in Complete Secrecy
Billionaire Takes Delivery of Luminance Megayacht in Complete Secrecy

30 Jan 2024, 06:59 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The latest Lurssen build, which is also the 15th largest superyacht in the world right now, has been delivered to its billionaire owner

 
Mayla GT Muscleboat Combines Water-Piercing Speeds With the Comfort and Luxury of a Yacht
Mayla GT Muscleboat Combines Water-Piercing Speeds With the Comfort and Luxury of a Yacht

26 Jan 2024, 16:22 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / This brand-new boat from the Hamburg-based startup Mayla Yachts is able to reach top speeds of 115 mph and comes with a comfy cabin

 
Domino Superyacht Is 262 Feet of Elegance and Utmost Luxury at Sea
Domino Superyacht Is 262 Feet of Elegance and Utmost Luxury at Sea

26 Jan 2024, 08:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The latest Simply Custom concept is designed by Nuvolari Lenard on the established Oceanco platform to create a sophisticated, self-sufficient retreat on water

 
Searider Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Water Sports With Motorcycle-Inspired Jet Ski
Searider Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Water Sports With Motorcycle-Inspired Jet Ski

24 Jan 2024, 11:31 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The Monaco-based startup has introduced the Seacruiser and Searacer electric jet skis at the ongoing boot Düsseldorf trade fair

 
Steve Jobs' Mysterious Superyacht 'Venus' Makes a Rare Appearance in Australia
Steve Jobs' Mysterious Superyacht 'Venus' Makes a Rare Appearance in Australia

24 Jan 2024, 09:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Feadship completed the superyacht in 2012 and Jobs never got to set foot on it, but he still takes credit for co-designing it so that it fit his personal aesthe

 
'Life at Sea' Cruise Passengers Ask for Criminal Probe for Fraud, Unpaid Refunds
'Life at Sea' Cruise Passengers Ask for Criminal Probe for Fraud, Unpaid Refunds

20 Jan 2024, 09:04 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Life at Sea cruise should have set off in November 2023 for a record-breaking, fully-curated three-year cruise with all expanses paid

 
Asian-Inspired Sagasu Yacht Concept Is Designed for Exploration and Discovery
Asian-Inspired Sagasu Yacht Concept Is Designed for Exploration and Discovery

19 Jan 2024, 10:52 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Sagasu is the result of Hydro Tec's strategic collaboration with their new partner for the APAC regions, Hong Kong-based Iseo Yachting Limited

 
Iconic, Sanctioned $400M Megayacht Is Back on the Charter Market but There's a Catch
Iconic, Sanctioned $400M Megayacht Is Back on the Charter Market but There's a Catch

19 Jan 2024, 09:59 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The legend is back! The Flying Fox, briefly arrested in 2022 and introduced on U.S. sanctions lists that same year, can be chartered again

 
Yamaha's Most Powerful Outboard V6 Engine Is Ready for the Seas, But Also Ready for Honda
Yamaha's Most Powerful Outboard V6 Engine Is Ready for the Seas, But Also Ready for Honda

18 Jan 2024, 11:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese company Yamaha expanded the V6 outboard engine offering with a 350 hp version, just as rival Honda preps to launch its own

 
Mining Billionaire’s Spectacular Twenty-Year-Old Floating Palace Changes Hands
Mining Billionaire’s Spectacular Twenty-Year-Old Floating Palace Changes Hands

18 Jan 2024, 03:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Billionaire Robert Friedland's famous Oceanco masterpiece inspired by classic yacht design changed hands after a full rebuild in 2020

 
Zeelander 8 Is a Graceful Yacht That Promises Quietness, Speed, and Immaculate Finish
Zeelander 8 Is a Graceful Yacht That Promises Quietness, Speed, and Immaculate Finish

17 Jan 2024, 13:11 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The new 78-foot yacht is the largest addition to the Dutch yard's lineup and exudes a timeless appeal with its smooth exterior lines and glossy finish

 
Billionaire's Ex Sues Over the $400M Superyacht 'Luna' in World's Most Expensive Divorce
Billionaire's Ex Sues Over the $400M Superyacht 'Luna' in World's Most Expensive Divorce

17 Jan 2024, 12:54 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Farkhad Akhmedov's superyacht Luna is back in the headlines: his ex-wife is suing her former law firm over "negligence" in failing to secure it for her

 
35-Year-Old Ferry Sports a Fresh Look and Green Upgrades
35-Year-Old Ferry Sports a Fresh Look and Green Upgrades

17 Jan 2024, 09:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This vintage Finnish vessel was one the largest car ferry in the entire world, and has carried passengers and cars between Sweden and Finland for decades

 
Starbucks Billionaire Trades His Custom $200M Superyacht for a Bigger, Fancier One
Starbucks Billionaire Trades His Custom $200M Superyacht for a Bigger, Fancier One

16 Jan 2024, 10:20 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Howard Schultz is upgrading his toys: he sold his 2019 superyacht Pi for the original asking price, as he's waiting delivery of a bigger Feadship vessel

 
Chinese Tycoon Says Goodbye to His Unique Custom-Built Luxury Toy After a Decade
Chinese Tycoon Says Goodbye to His Unique Custom-Built Luxury Toy After a Decade

16 Jan 2024, 06:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This unique superyacht with unusual features was launched more than a decade ago during a special ceremony with lion dancers

 
JetCycle's New Electric Pedal-Powered Flying Boat Makes Foil-Cycling Easier Than Ever
JetCycle's New Electric Pedal-Powered Flying Boat Makes Foil-Cycling Easier Than Ever

15 Jan 2024, 15:03 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The new E-JetCycle keeps the same sit-atop recumbent bike layout but features a widened platform with two lateral hulls that enhance accessibility and stability