Italian shipyard Riva have launched their newest hull, the 50m luxury motor yacht FIFTY, in a private ceremony in Ancona, Italy. FIFTY is the second hull in Riva’s 50 Metri line, and features exterior and interior design from a collaboration of Officina Italiana Design and Riva’s Product Strategy Committee, led by Mr. Piero Ferrari.

50m luxury motor yacht FIFTY

The stunning vessel is sure to stand out in any port, with clean, strong lines creating a masculine but elegant shape. This is enhanced by the unique hull colour chosen – a blue-tinged, shark grey. She was built in celebration of the Caravelle and Atlantic series motor yachts of the 1960s and 70s, but with all the modern technology and comforts one could want. At 50m long and with a maximum beam of 9m, she offers plenty of living space across her three decks, both inside and out.

Sistership – Aerial shot

Inside, every detail has been carefully considered in line with a brief that champions comfortable cruising, attention to detail, and ‘a new vision of life at sea.’ She is styled in a stunning collection of mahogany, steel and glass, and can accommodate 12 guests over 6 cabins, with additional capacity for a crew of 9.

Sistership – Flybridge deck

“Riva M/Y ‘Fifty’ is the demonstration that we Italians know how to imagine and realise masterpieces like no one else in the world. And at this difficult time, my thanks goes to everyone whose skills and efforts have helped build this magnificent ship.” – said Ferretti Group (Riva’s parent company) CEO Alberto Galassi. – “Once upon a time, the expression ‘written on water’ was used to describe actions that have a fleeting impact. But what we have written on the water today in Ancona is another unforgettable and glorious page in Riva’s history. My recommendation for those in search of great emotions is to take a look at this new Riva and the breathtaking way she shines with style, legend and innovation, all thanks to the talent and expertise of the workers involved.”

Westport motor yacht HANNAH (ex.VIA KASSABLANCA) is back on the water following an extensive refit that has brought her back to as-new condition, and she is now available for Caribbean & Bahamas luxury yacht charters as well as for those in the Florida region.

Yacht HANNAH

Built in 2003, her beautiful new interiors are the work of award-winning designer Destry Darr, and feature crisp white surroundings with stony-blue accents for an attractive urban apartment ambience. The main salon feels like a home away from home and is the perfect place to meet with extended family and old friends for birthday celebrations and holidays that will be fondly remembered by all. The forward kitchen/galley is an ideal place to start the day with the children, or play board games and do crafts at the large table, with a widescreen TV in the room for entertainment.

The raised pilothouse is a great place to sit and watch the changing views, or guests can head outside to enjoy the fresh air in the sunshine or shade. The main deck aft is the main place for the group to dine alfresco, however, more casual settings can be found on the foredeck and up on the flybridge, the latter also hosting a Jacuzzi and bar. After a wonderful multi-course meal prepared by the professional onboard chef, guests can rest in the sunshine in the Jacuzzi, cover it over to become a large sunbed, or use the sun pads fitted to the bow.

The choice selection of water toys is currently being updated, and two Waverunners, a paddleboard and inflatable and towable toys are known to be amongst the collection.

The accommodation sleeps a total of 8-9 guests over 4 en-suite cabins: 1 master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 1 double cabin and 1 twin cabin with a Pullman berth suited for a child. The 9th guest must be confirmed with the Owner/Captain beforehand.

Take your time exploring the Exumas or the Windward and Leeward islands this winter 2020/21 season in complete luxury and comfort with superyacht HANNAH. Find out more here.

Cruise from the Canary Islands right across the Mediterranean charter grounds this summer season with the beautiful new 55m/180.5ft luxury yacht MOSKITO from renowned shipyard Heesen.

Motor yacht MOSKITO – rendering

Sold in late 2020 when she was known as PROJECT 19225 and then as POLLUX, M/Y MOSKITO is a combination of performance and beauty, sporting a pristine white hull and superstructure, and capable of cruising for up to 4,500 nautical miles. Her crisp and contemporary interiors were styled by the renowned Bannenberg Rowel Design, with amenities adjoining the beach club including a steam room and sauna.

Pale wooden panelling creates a warm and inviting modern interior, where sophistication can be found in subtle design elements such as the herringbone pattern in the flooring and fabrics. Two large and light-filled salons make the perfect place to unwind and entertain day or night, the latter also furnished with a wet bar for the perfect accompaniment to meals alfresco on the upper deck aft, served by the professional crew of 13.

Sky lounge – rendering

Guests who want to spend as much time outdoors as possible taking in the scenery and fresh air of the Croatian Coast, Greece charter grounds or the glittering city lights of the French Riviera will find that their every comfort has been provided for. Not only is the beach club the perfect place to rest next to the water, but the three decks above also offer an abundance of seating in the sunshine or shade. The sundeck is certainly for sun worshippers and has a large tempting Jacuzzi surrounded by forward-placed sunpads; the ideal place to rest after a large meal or a long and satisfying tour around some of the Mediterranean‘s best boutiques and cultural attractions.

Superyacht MOSKITO comes with an extensive supply of water toys for the bays around such destinations as Corsica, Sardinia and the sensational La Maddalena Archipelago, and the collection includes:

• 2 x jet skis
• 2 x Seabob F5s
• 1 x inflatable catamaran sailboat
• 1 x inflatable 2-seater kayak
• 2 x inflatable paddleboards
• 1 x wakeboard
• 1 x wake surf
• water skis (adult and child sets)
• snorkelling equipment, and
• inflatable and towable toys

Guests can also get a workout in the gym attached to the beach club, and there are two GO bikes for getting about on land.

The accommodation sleeps a total of 12 guests over 6 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 2 VIP staterooms, 1 double cabin and 2 twin cabins which are convertible to doubles. The Master Suite on the main deck is a truly tranquil retreat, offering an area of 82m2/882.6ft2 for lounging and entertaining.

Guest accommodation – rendering

Secure luxury yacht MOSKITO for your own luxury yacht charter this summer and roam as far as you like with sensational amenities and water toys within your reach.

Luxury motor yacht SUNRISE from renowned Dutch shipyard, Oceanco, has been renamed FRIENDSHIP and is available now for charter in the beautiful Mediterranean. First launched in 2000 and with her last refit in 2015, she is a sleek and elegant 53m yacht with exterior design from The A Group, and interior also from The A Group in partnership with JP – Fantini Design.

53m motor yacht FRIENDSHIP

Guests will have a huge range of outdoor spaces to enjoy, with two spacious aft decks, large flybridge sundeck, and foredeck. Both the flybridge deck and foredeck boast circular jacuzzis, and each is in an excellent position for enjoying the incredible sights of the Mediterranean. All decks feature a variety of couches, chairs and loungers, as well as a sundeck dining table for enjoying al fresco meals together. The main aft deck looks over the sizeable swimming platform, where guests can enjoy a dip in the ocean as well as convenient access to the large selection of water toys, which include:

• Underwater Scooters
• Jet skis
• Water skis
• Children’s towable toys
• Water trampoline
• Paddle Boards
• Snorkeling gear
• Light fishing gear
• … and more!

Premier Saloon

Inside, this luxury vessel features beautiful interior décor, with a combination of warm neutrals and plush furniture providing a lovely, inviting atmosphere. There are multiple seating areas to choose from, as well as a beautiful, large glass table providing the formal dining area of the yacht. There is also a children’s zone, complete with a TV, kid’s books and toys – perfect for entertaining the little ones on family vacations.

Master suite with incredible views

Accommodation is for 12 guests over 6 cabins, including a fabulous Master suite as well as 3 queen cabins and 2 twins. The Master suite is positioned forward and enjoys 180° views over the bow and foredeck. It also boasts an office area, dressing area, and en suite with spa tub. There is a professional and dedicated crew of 13 on board, to ensure guests have a unforgettable time on their Mediterranean charter holiday.

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For groups of six, 20m/65.7ft luxury yacht IT’S MAGIC offers a comfortable and modern retreat while exploring Greece, one of the most desirable destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean charter grounds.

motor yacht IT’S MAGIC

Built in 2017, M/Y IT’S MAGIC is the perfect size for extended family or friends to roam the islands and discover ancient ruins, pristine beaches and serene anchorages where the water is warm and crystal clear.

Along for the journey is an expert crew of 2 to provide everything you need throughout your holiday, and a collection of water toys to get up close to the beautiful white cliffs of the Ionian Islands or the colourful beaches amongst the Dodecanese and Cyclades. The collection includes:

• 1 x kayak
• 1 x stand-up paddleboard
• water skis, and
• an inflatable toy

Aft deck seating area

When you’re not out and about, the comfortable contemporary interiors provide an air-conditioned place to socialise, or the group and unwind outdoors in the sunshine or shade: Sunbathe on the swim platform or foredeck, or savour a meal at sundown on the main deck aft or the flybridge.

Interior seating area

There is room for up to 12 guests onboard while dockside and the accommodation sleeps a total of 6 guests in 3 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 1 twin cabin convertible to a double.

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Pershing Yachts, part of the Ferretti Group, has released images showing the progression of the latest luxury sport yacht, a 35m/114.8ft model from the Pershing luxury yacht TØ Project.

Pershing TØ Project under construction

She is the first in the new series of yachts ranging from 25-40m (82-131ft) and is the work of an ongoing collaboration between Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee led by Mr Piero Ferrari, the Group’s Engineering Department, and designer Fulvio De Simoni.

Pershing motor yacht TØ Project

Images show traditional construction techniques and milled blocks used alongside cutting edge technology to bring make the hull reality. The end processes will involve the bodywork and flanging phase to create a final mould which will then go to the final production site at Moldofo in eight separate loads.

This first hull is due to arrive in Mondolfo in the summer of 2021, with her official debut to follow in 2022. More information on her interior and exteriors is expected following her inaugural public appearance.

Leave behind the winter weather and savour life in the sunshine aboard brand new Sanlorenzo superyacht ALMAX, one of the latest luxury yachts to become available in the amazing Bahamas charter grounds from this winter 2020/21.

Rendering of motor yacht ALMAX

Designed with the modern charter guest in mind, 34m/112ft motor yacht ALMAX has a versatile layout with fold-down terraces to extend the beach club, and a lower deck lounge that converts into a fourth bedroom. The decor throughout is tranquil and contemporary, using a neutral dark palette from Piero Lissoni that is just as desirable for hosting a special occasion as casual cruising with family and friends. Also of note is the spacious open-plan main deck for dining and lounging, with light streaming in through the full-height windows.

Spacious and light-filled saloon – rendering

Outdoors, the lower deck swim platform joins with the beach club to create a space of 90m2/968.7ft2 for sunbathing and swimming in the stunning shallow bays around Eleuthera and the Exumas. The main deck aft above is sheltered for all-day outdoor lounging on the sofas and chairs that can be rearranged as desired, and the flybridge has sun loungers, a sofa/sunbed and an alfresco dining table served by a bar.

Accommodation rendering

Spend the days exploring the ruins and beaches of Long Island or bird watching at Inagua, then return to freshly prepared food and drinks prepared by your talented crew of five. All dietary requirements can be catered for, so that there’s hassle-free dining wherever you choose to go.

M/Y ALMAX has a great collection of water toys on board that are perfectly suited to the clear shallows of the Bahamas:

• 1 x Seadoo spark jet ski
• 2 x Seabobs
• 2 x Ocean transparent canoes
• Mirage eclipse pedal paddle
• Awake Ravic One electric jet surf

Also on board are a pair of Segway Ninebot ES2s and two Gocycle GX electric bikes for getting around the islands with ease, and the beach club contains a variety of gym equipment for keeping up a fitness regime while cruising or at anchor.

Up to 12 guests can remain on board while cruising, and there is room for even more visitors while dockside. Overnight, the accommodation sleeps a total of 8 guests over 4 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite and 2 VIP staterooms, and a convertible lower deck lounge that can become a double or twin bedroom with its own bathroom.

View more of the interiors and outdoor social areas on board M/Y ALMAX and visit the beautiful Bahamas for a satisfying week-long itinerary at the best beaches and attractions throughout the region.

Rossinavi luxury yacht EIV is a beautiful new option for Bahamas luxury yacht charters in 2021 and beyond.

Motor yacht EIV

Launched last year, 48.8m/160.1ft EIV is styled by Enrico Gobbi and has the latest and greatest technology and onboard for fast and efficient cruising, effortlessly entertaining and complete comfort, with all the details taken care of by a professional crew of nine.

Among her amenities are two Jacuzzis and a plunge pool, a beach club with a wellness centre providing a sauna, steam room and gym, plus a lift/elevator to all interior decks. Whether you’re hosting a celebration on Paradise Island or away amongst the pink sand beaches and incredible wildlife, the beautiful pale palette of the main salon and sky lounge are well-suited to gatherings. Two balconies off the formal dining area give a more alfresco experience and invite guests to stretch their legs and watch the sunset after a delicious dinner, and the main deck aft has plentiful seating for drinks and conversation long into the night.

Interiors

Both the foredeck and the sundeck have a Jacuzzi and sun loungers or a sunbed for afternoons when you want to lie back and admire the brilliant colours of the Out Islands, and the sundeck also has a wet bar and plush sofas in the shade for refreshing cocktails in the heat of the day.

Master suite

There is an excellent collection of water toys for guests to use around the beautiful Exumas, Long Island or the Bight of Acklins, and the collection includes:

• 2 x Yamaha jet skis
• 2 x canoes
• 1 x wakeboard
• water skis
• fishing gear
• snorkelling equipment, and
• an inflatable, towable toy

For getting around town there are two electric scooters, and guests can keep up a fitness regime while cruising by using the onboard gym.

There’s room for up to 12 guests onboard while cruising, and the overnight accommodation provides for up to 10 guests across 5 beautifully appointed en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite and 4 double cabins, 2 of which are convertible. In addition to being the largest bedroom, the Master Suite has a fold-down terrace and a private lounge for starting the day or winding down in complete comfort.

See more images of the sophisticated superyacht EIV from Italian shipyard Rossinavi, and take a look at a Bahamas itinerary for inspiration to escape the winter cold.

The imposing 141m NORD yacht (Project OPUS) by Lurssen has been delivered to her proud owner on the 19th of February and she is now on her maiden voyage. Designed by Nuvolari-Lenard for both interiors and exteriors, the yacht features beautiful striking lines that will stand out wherever she goes.

Nord superyacht leaving the yard – Photo Carl Groll

Measuring 141.6m or 464’6’’, NORD also boasts a very impressive beam of 19.5m ir 63’10’’. She is believed to have accommodation for up to 36 guests onboard over 20 magnificent suites with ensuite bathroom facilities. Some of the onboard features include a sundeck Jacuzzi, swimming pool a huge beach club, gymnasium, spa room with a sauna, helipads, an elevator and of course a large owners deck with a private study and amenities.

Nord leaving the yard – Photo Carl Groll

Mega yacht Nord leaving the yard – Photo Carl Groll

Today, Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven has launched the highly-anticipated 140m mega yacht SOLARIS, one of the largest yachts in the world currently under construction. Unfortunately, it was a very foggy day, so few details can be seen; however, we can see that the yacht will feature huge deck areas. As known for vessels of this calibre, she will feature the latest in technology and design. Photos were taken by DrDuu, while in this article you see additional photos from about 2 weeks ago, where she was being prepared for lunch. 

SOLARIS mega yacht at launch © DrDuu

Yacht SOLARIS launched on a very foggy day – Photo DRDuu

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