Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has begun the year with the launch of its 73.6m/241ft luxury yacht BILGIN 243.

The technical launch took place on the 8th of January, and the BILGIN 243 motor yacht will now undergo outfitting for delivery in 2024.

She was built on speculation in Yalova with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with exterior styling and naval architecture by Unique Yacht Design, and a layout similar to the 80m/262ft BILGIN 263, luxury yacht TATIANA. The interiors have yet to be decided and are awaiting an Owner to make their mark.

Amenities are placed across the five decks, which are evenly divided up indoor and outdoor spaces for lounging, dining and entertaining. The sky lounge comes with a wet bar, while the main salon has a 16-person dining table as its focal point. Other notable features include the 50m2/538ft2 lower deck beach club, sauna and gym.

The accommodation layout currently consists of 7 en-suite cabins (1 Master suite on the upper deck and 2 VIP staterooms on the main deck, and 4 further guest cabins on the lower deck), however, this can be modified to be anywhere between five and nine. The Owner has a dedicated space on the upper deck providing a generous full-beam bedroom with his-and-hers en-suite bathrooms, a dressing room and office, plus a private outdoor area with Jacuzzi.

The twin main engines give 1,920 kW for a top speed over 17 knots, and a cruising speed of 12 knots with a range greater than 5,000 nautical miles.

Outside the Feadship yard in Amsterdam, onlookers were treated to a sighting of the beautiful new luxury yacht JUICE as she was leaving her shed for the first time.

The Owner is an avid collector of modern art, and the name ‘JUICE’ comes from the 1967 work by American artist Ed Ruscha. A 3D logo of the name can be seen on the funnel.

Poised and elegant, this 71m/233ft superyacht features a raked bow and sinuous lines surrounding the dark glazed windows in the hull form. The exterior design from RWD is polished to perfection, giving her smoky grey hull and silvery superstructure a mirror-like sheen. Glass balustrades and poolsides play an important role in giving unrestricted views of the surroundings.

The flush foredeck conceals three custom tenders underfoot: A 10m/32.9ft limo, an 8m/26.3ft guest RIB and a rescue boat, all of which are launched and retrieved using the hull gullwing doors.

The interior by Peter Marino uses top quality materials that were hand-selected by the Owner, who had a strong hand in the project and appreciated the Feadship reputation for meticulous attention to detail.

Notable features include a dedicated Owner’s deck between the bridge and main decks, while the latter location hosts four generous guest suites. A spacious beach club, lower deck cinema and sundeck gym add to the entertainment offerings while guests are hidden away from civilisation in remote anchorages.

Italian yacht builder CRN (part of the Ferretti Group) has successfully launched its latest 62m/203ft vessel PROJECT C138, which has been christened superyacht ‘RIO’ during a private ceremony at the Ancona shipyard in Italy on the 15th of January.

M/Y RIO is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure to a design by Omega Architects, who also produced the naval architecture. The interiors are styled by Pulina Exclusive Interiors, and include such amenities as a wellness centre and gym in the beach club and a dedicated Owner’s deck, with all floors connected by a lift (elevator). Together, the indoor and outdoor spaces provide a range of options for dining and lounging.

There is a spacious beam of 11.2m/36.9ft and across the four decks, there are plenty of amenities to ensure a safe, comfortable and entertaining cruise. The accommodation sleeps a maximum of 12 guests over 6 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 2 VIP staterooms, 2 double cabins and 1 twin cabin.

More information on M/Y RIO is expected following her public debut later in 2022.

Warm weather and water as blue as the skies awaits in the Greece charter grounds, and the fast luxury yacht VENUS is the ideal way to island-hop and fit in a busy itinerary.

Built in 2000 and only recently refitted in 2021, motor yacht VENUS is in as-new condition for luxury yacht charters to destinations such as Kefalonia, Ithaki, Zakynthos and Corfu. After a day of sunbathing and sightseeing, return to the welcoming and timeless salon to savour refreshments served from the wet bar, and watch a family film together before watching the striking sunset.

When you find a peaceful anchorage, it’s possible to spend the whole day without setting foot on land: The lower deck swim platform and ladder grant easy access to the glassy waters, and there are broad sunbeds forward and aft to dry off in the sunshine. After nightfall, you can seek out M/Y VENUS’s namesake planet under clear night skies.

M/Y VENUS has a choice selection of water toys for families to enjoy and explore around the crystal-clear waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, and the collection includes:

2 x Seadoo sea scooters
1 x Seadoo jetski
1 x kayak, and
a floating platform

For daytime cruising, there is room onboard for up to 10 guests, and the overnight accommodation sleeps a total of 6 guests in 3 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 1 bunk cabin.

Through the cruise, all guests will be looked after by an experienced crew of 2.

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The festive season might be done, but you can continue to indulge in all the finer things in life with a Greece luxury yacht charter aboard the magnificent 53.8m/176.6ft superyacht PERSEFONI I.

Built in 2012 and refitted in 2021, this contemporary vessel was designed with the needs and desires of today’s charter guests in mind: A beach club, massage room and Master suite with private office and fold-down balcony are just some of the luxuries on board. There is also a spacious main salon is effectively divided into two lounges with a wet bar for refreshments after a day of discovering museums, boutiques and galleries within the winding streets of such destinations as Corfu, Mykonos and Santorini.

Large outdoor areas give you the perfect place to admire the verdant Aegean and Sporades Islands, or the Ionian Islands‘ brilliant white cliffs that will tempt you ashore. Day or night, the sundeck is the hub for outdoor life and treats lucky guests to plenty of sunbeds, a Jacuzzi, wet bar, alfresco dining area and a top-quality outdoor cinema.

The extensive collection of water toys turns your anchorage into your own personal playground, and the collection includes:

2 x Waverunners
2 x Seabob F5S
2 x paddleboards
1 x e-Foil
1 x kayak (2-seater)
1 x kneeboard
a wakeboard
fishing gear, and
inflatable and towable toys

There is also gym equipment on board to wear off excess energy before bedtime.

The accommodation sleeps up to 12 guests over 6 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 3 double cabins and 1 twin cabin. The Main deck Master suite has its own private lounge and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a bathtub as well as a shower. The side terrace in the Master suite will prove a magical place to begin and end the day in serenity.

The talented crew of 13 includes a bodyguard, and all guests will receive first-class service throughout their stay.

View more of the magnificent superyacht PERSEFONI I and plan your itinerary for a winter escape to the Aeolian Islands, Cyclades or Aegean & Sporades today.

The classic 1970s luxury yacht SEA SEVEN has been refitted in 2021 and is available for Western Mediterranean charters this summer to destinations such as Marseilles, Cannes and Monaco.

Constructed with a wooden hull and superstructure, this 1978-built superyacht has a lightweight draft ideal for accessing the secretive coves around Corsica and other stunning destinations around the French Riviera. Her outdoor areas offer plenty of space for sunbathing and alfresco dining and lounging, with coverage options for greater privacy and to ensure continued use on less than perfect days.

The interiors are an ideal ‘home away from home’ for friends and family groups of all ages, with the salon creating a focal social area filled with comfortable seating and all the latest entertainment systems.

The selection of water toys has something to interest all ages and fitness levels, and the collection includes:

2 x i-AQUA
2 x Paddleboards 
1 x kayak, and
snorkelling equipment

Luxury yacht SEA SEVEN will receive various updates and upgrades in 2022: To find out about her latest water toys, contact CharterWorld.

There is room on board for up to 16 guests while cruising, and overnight the accommodation sleeps a total of 8 guests across 4 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 double cabin and 2 twin cabins. The enthusiastic crew of 3 will take care of every little detail throughout the cruise.

View more of luxury yacht SEA SEVEN and plan your Western Mediterranean luxury yacht charter ahead of the popular summer season.

This summer, immerse yourself in the expansive pristine wilderness of the Alaska charter grounds and make time for leisure aboard 38.1m/125ft sailing yacht KAORI.

Built in 1993 and refitted in 2020, this traditional-looking and graceful sailing yacht have all the modern conveniences, including a great choice of water toys for exploring above and below the water, plus a Jacuzzi up on the flybridge. Sail past the cold and mesmerising Glacier Bay while dining alfresco, the sound of calving glaciers in the backdrop. Kayak close to the shores, go Scuba diving and return onboard to warm up on the sunbeds or within the timeless salons.

The upper salon offers a place to rest and never miss a moment of the action, while below the main salon is a sanctuary where the emphasis is on spending quality time on your hobbies with loved ones.

S/Y KAORI comes with a great selection of water toys, and the collection includes:

2 x Seadoos
2 x Stand-up paddleboards
2 x kayaks (2-seater)
fishing gear, and
Scuba diving equipment

There is also gym equipment on board to wear off excess energy while cruising.

The accommodation sleeps a total of 8 guests across 4 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 Master office convertible to a double cabin, and 2 twin cabins. The professional crew of 5 will provide first-class service to all guests onboard.

See one of the more unusual and breath-taking corners of the world aboard the beautiful sailing yacht KAORI in the summer of 2022.

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This summer, the 2022-launched luxury yacht SABBATICAL from Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo will be available for Western Mediterranean charters.

Motor yacht SABBATICAL is the 14th hull in the popular SD 118 model, and she stands out from her sisterships thanks to her elegant art deco-inspired interiors from critically acclaimed studio Zuccon International. The delicate colour scheme blends golden cream and pale blue with high gloss dark wooden furnishings for extravagance without clutter – an ideal match for the elegant hotspots of Cannes, Marseilles and Saint-Tropez.

The outdoor areas offer extensive opportunities for living life in the open air, admiring the views of the Calanques National Park whilst you sunbathe, or dip into the Jacuzzi on the sundeck. There is room onboard for up to 100 guests when hosting a dockside event, and when you want to spend time in tranquillity in a quiet anchorage, the swim platform with fold-down side terraces becomes a beach club for your needs.

M/Y SABBATICAL has status as an Approved RYA Water Sports Centre and comes with a great complement of water toys:

1 x jet ski
2 x Seabobs
water skis
a wakeboard
fishing gear
snorkelling equipment, and
inflatable and towable toys

The accommodation sleeps a total of 12 guests in 5 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 3 double cabins and 1 double cabin convertible to twins with 2 Pullman berths. Throughout the cruise, all guests will be looked after by a talented crew of 7.

Make the beautiful Mediterranean your playground this summer and celebrate in style aboard superyacht SABBATICAL.

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The Seakeepers Award Event 2022, organised by the International SeaKeepers Society will take place on the 17th of February 2022 at The Deck at Island Gardens in Miami.

The event will celebrate the Seakeeper of the Year 2021 Victor Vescovo, the Blue Latitudes Foundation and the Discovery Yacht Fleet 2019-2020, which is comprised of privately-owned luxury yachts that have volunteered for scientific research and conservation projects.

The event commences with cocktails from 7:00 p.m. and dinner from 8.00 p.m.

Visit seakeepers.org to find out more and to book your tickets today.

Polish shipyard Sunreef has successfully delivered its largest motor yacht and the first model of the 100 Sunreef Power – luxury yacht SHIMALI.

The catamaran measures 28.6m/93.9ft and sports a dark grey hull with a rose gold superstructure. The main deck aft offers a large shaded social area that makes good use of the 13.5m/ft beam to feature an alfresco dining area and bar.

Above, the flybridge is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon with its spa pool, alfresco dining area, bar and alfresco cinema setup comprised of the projector, screen and top quality sound systems.

Below, there is a tender garage large enough to conceal the tender, two jet skis, a refuelling station and a whole host of water toys while the hydraulic lower swim platform gives easy access to the water both for this ensemble as well as guests.

The interiors are styled with timeless elegance, using oak veneers, brass and rose quartz for accents. The main deck layout includes a gym with access to the foredeck and a galley with a bespoke bar.

The accommodation is designed for up to 10 guests in 5 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 3 further guest cabins.

A pair of 1,300 HP engines produce a transatlantic range and ensure that M/Y SHIMALI is capable of autonomous cruising to the remotest islands in the Bahamas, Maldives or South Pacific.

Although luxury yacht SHIMALI is currently the shipyard’s largest motor yacht, a 49M Sunreef Power is now under construction, along with a second unit of the 100 Sunreef Power.

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