The 55.5m/182.1ft luxury yacht MOON SAND (ex.PROJECT 13800) has been relaunched from the Lurssen shipyard in Bremen, Germany after completing outstanding outfitting work.

Superyacht photographer DrDuu captured the moment she was moved onto the pontoon to re-enter the water after the slipway was damaged last month by a cargo ship.

M/Y MOON SAND features interior and exterior styling from Bannenberg & Rowell, with a swimming pool complete with flush foredeck cover on the main deck aft. There are sunbathing and alfresco lounging spaces across the three decks, plus a broad swim platform for access to the water toys and the sea.

The interiors, which have yet to be revealed, have a ‘fearless use of colours and textures’ and ‘museum-quality interior furniture pieces’, with accommodation that sleeps 10-12 guests.

Following on from luxury yacht PROJECT BLUE, superyacht photographer DrDuu has captured the moment that the forward hull section of 136.8m/449ft mega-yacht PROJECT ALIBABA was moved from the shipyard pontoon for transport in Bremen, Germany.

The process of moving M/Y PROJECT ALIBABA was more complex than usual as the slipway had been damaged by a cargo ship the month prior. To compensate, a BHV Innovation Pontoon was used that had to be balanced with the rising and falling tide. Days of test and preparation beforehand paid off with the successful transfer.

Few details are currently known about the luxury yacht PROJECT ALIBABA, however, after emerging from the shed she shows a bulbous bow for greater stability and efficiency through the water.

Sanlorenzo has announced the launch of the ninth 500EXP luxury yacht ARROW, two months ahead of schedule. 

This 47m/154ft expedition yacht is designed with strong attention to detail, creating a refined and comfortable everyday environment for a home on the water while undertaking an extensive cruise.

The main deck aft has a sheltered outdoor lounge and a large helipad on the stern, and a large fold-down terrace connected to the beach club/water toys storage on the lower deck. Both the upper deck aft and sundeck provide sun-exposed and sheltered spaces for dining and lounging while enjoying the stunning anchorages discovered throughout the journey.

The Sanlorenzo 500Exp model motor yacht has proven highly successful, with the 10th and 11th hulls currently under construction. The ninth SANLORENZO 500EXP will now undergo sea trials ahead of her delivery in July.

It isn’t too late to book your summer getaway and enjoy a great offer such as 10% off the weekly rate in June in Croatia, aboard the 23m Azimut motor yacht VIVA! Launched in 2022, she features interior design by Achille Salvagni Architetti and naval architecture the work of P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture & Azimut R&D Dept. Accommodation is for up to 8 charter guests, in 4 well-appointed staterooms.

The yacht’s interior is light and airy, her main salon offers a large seating area that converts easily into a formal dining space when required. Large windows bring in plenty of natural light and frame stunning views. Below decks are 3 double cabins and a twin suite, all with private ensuites.

M/Y VIVA has an abundance of outdoor living, spread over 2 decks. The aft deck is shaded and features seating and alfresco dining. On the bow are a more relaxed and casual sunning arrangement, seating and a small table. On the upper flybridge, there is further dining, partial shade, sunbeds and a cocktail bar.

Highlights

Brand new 2022 launch
10% discount in June
Versatile interior and exterior living
Full beam master stateroom
Stabilizers
Wifi

The 59m Italian Baglietto superyacht VICKY is available June 7 – 14 and is now offered this week with a 20% discount in the South of France. Launched in 2009 and refitted in 2019, the yacht features interior design by Michael R. Sawaya from SAWAYA & MORONI, Milano and in-house naval architecture. Accommodation is over 6 cabins, for up to 12 charter guests.

Her interior décor is bespoke, with understated elegance, using a pairing of muted tones and custom finishes. The yacht’s main living area consists of a cocktail bar, generous lounge and formal dining space. Included on the main deck are the master stateroom and one double cabin. Heading up to the sky lounge, there is an additional salon area, steam and massage rooms. The lower deck has 4 additional guest cabins, comprising a VIP, double and 2 twin suites. Further to the lower deck is a cosy lounge with an aquarium.

M/Y VICKY boasts excellent outdoor living, ideal for cruising the Mediterranean. A shaded aft deck on the main level offers a comfortable seating arrangement and access to the swim platform and water toys. Adjacent to the sky lounge, there is an alfresco dining option for 12 charter guests and further seating aft. Her large sundeck impresses featuring casual dining, sunbeds, a large jacuzzi and partial shade.

Highlights

20% discount on prime dates in June
2 large indoor lounges
Master stateroom on the main deck
Sauna & massage facilities
Plenty of outdoor living
Great assortment of water toys
Gym equipment
Stabilizers

Dutch shipyard Oceanco has announced the delivery of 117m/384ft luxury yacht INFINITY, the shipyard’s largest motor yacht to date and the largest ever built in the Netherlands.

Spanning seven decks, the mega yacht INFINITY is an architectural masterpiece for the world’s rivieras and open seas. A sharply raked bow and aggressive lines create a modern appearance from Espen Øino International, while Lateral Naval Architects produced the naval architecture.

A beam of 16.5m/53ft creates cavernous rooms within, which have come from renowned studio Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design in collaboration with David Kleinberg Design Associates. Her lavish features include a sensational wellness area with a spa, sauna, gym and a yoga studio, all to be shared between just 16 guests.

The crew are also well catered for with best-in-class crew areas, while the mechanical systems and technology grant exceptional comfort with minimal noise and vibrations. Both the hull and active stabilisation have undergone extensive development for cutting-edge efficiency while on the move and at anchor.

M/Y INFINITY has left Rotterdam in the Netherlands and is currently passing through the English Channel on her way down to Gibraltar, from where she will probably enter the Western Mediterranean in time for the summer yachting season.

Book your last-minute getaway in the West Mediterranean‘s France or Italy from June 1st to the 8th and make the most of a fantastic special offer aboard the 31m Cerri motor yacht FIFTYFIVE. Launched in 2021. She accommodates 9 charter guests, in 4 cabins and has a crew of 4.

The yacht features a chic interior décor of neutral tones, distressed wood flooring and custom finishes, creating a soothing and inviting space to enjoy. Her salon is open plan with a lounge aft and dining forward, beautifully surrounded by panoramic windows for optimal light. Below decks are 4 cabins, a master stateroom, VIP suite, both of which are full beam of the yacht, plus a double and twin cabin.

M/Y FIFITYFIVE’s vast outdoor living areas provide her charter guests with numerous options for complete relaxation. There is alfresco dining aft under shade on the main deck, while the foredeck boasts a circular seating area, table and sunbed. The Cerri 102 has a good sundeck, offering an additional dining area, sunbed and seating. For the more active members of the group, there is an extended swim platform ideal for effortless access to the water toys.

Highlights

Exhilarating maximum speeds up to 40 knots
Modern chic interior
2 full-beam staterooms
Extended swim platform
Alfresco dining
Zero speed stabilizers
Wi-Fi

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The South Pacific charter grounds are set to become the next on-trend destination for luxury yachts after Tahiti, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia will coordinate their superyacht procedures from August 2022.

All four countries have announced the removal of border restrictions which were put in place due to Covid-19, and from August 2022 visiting yachts can stay two years or more in each country without the need for the yacht to be imported. As such, it is possible for a luxury yacht to remain in the South Pacific indefinitely on a rotational basis, with closely aligned charter rules between the countries creating an ideal environment for yacht Owners to charter.

The South Pacific is a magnificent destination for holidays on the water: Fiji and Tahiti have stunning clear blue waters, lively lagoons and reefs, and golden and white sand beaches that make the perfect setting for dinner at sunset.

The most famous destination in Australia is the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays Islands, however Ningaloo Reef and the Kimberley Region are just as deserving of attention.

The Poor Knights Islands in New Zealand are a celebrated dive spot for the incredible biodiversity, with sites even suited to snorkelers and beginner divers. The yacht building and refit services available in New Zealand will ensure that long-term visitors can keep their vessels in top shape for continued cruising, or in preparation for the next charter season.

Fiji and Tahiti are best experienced on a cruise between May and October, while December to April is the best time for summer/autumn cruising in New Zealand and Australia. Key dates in New Zealand include:

The Superyacht Gathering (Auckland, 23rd-25th November 2022)
New Zealand Millennium Cup Superyacht Regatta (Bay of Islands, 13th-16th February 2022)
Auckland Boat Show (Auckland, 9th-12th March 2022)

The South Pacific is a destination for culture, adventure and treating yourself and your loved ones as you take life at the region’s relaxed pace. Get ahead of the crowds and find out more about South Pacific yacht charters today.

Dutch shipyard Feadship has much to celebrate after claiming four awards – including Motor Yacht of the Year with luxury yacht VIVA – at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards 2022.

Now in its 17th edition, the awards took place live at Guildhall in London, where tickets for the gala ceremony to announce the winners completely sold out. Shipyards give particular value to these prestigious awards, as the vessels are judged by a panel of superyacht Owners who have a discerning eye for quality in all aspects of life on board.

Three Feadship superyachts claimed four Neptune trophies, and they are:

94m/308ft luxury yacht VIVA – Motor Yacht of the Year and Displacement Motor Yachts, 2,000GT and above
71.5m/235ft superyacht VANISH – Displacement Motor Yachts, 1,500GT to 1,999GT 
55m/181ft motor yacht SOMNIUM – Displacement Motor Yachts, 500GT to 999GT

Other notable winners include 39.6m/130ft PERSEVERANCE 1, which claimed Sailing Yacht of the Year and Sailing Yachts, 30m to 39.9m for Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts, the 51m/167ft MASQUENADA won the Refitted Yachts category for Lusben and the 89m/292ft superyacht HERE COMES THE SUN received the Refitted Yachts award for Damen Yachting.

Explorer yacht ASTERIA won the Voyager’s Award for an incredible journey from the Blas Islands near Panama to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico and onwards to Ketchikan, Alaska. The philanthropic work carried out by the Owners and crew of Perini Navi sailing yacht SEAHAWK earned them a Judges’ Special Award also in the Voyager’s category.

With many pandemic restrictions lifted, these exceptional vessels are sure to be seen cruising in luxury charter grounds the world over.

Experience luxury like no other this June aboard the 52m Sanlorenzo superyacht LADY LENA in the West Mediterranean, and receive a 5% discount on 1 or more weeks between June 1st and 13th. Launched in 2020, she has in house interior styling, while the naval architecture is by Officina Italiana Design. With 6 spacious cabins, the yacht can accommodate up to 12 charter guests and has a crew of 9.

Her interiors have a feeling of a time gone by, featuring elegant regal styled furnishings, beautiful fabrics with intricate detailing, and stunning sea blue tones. Throughout the yacht are rich woods, sleek marble and bespoke fixtures. The main salon is open plan, comprising a lounge aft and formal dining forward. Situated forward and full beam of the vessel is the master stateroom. An upper sky lounge is perfect for entertaining, complete with a cocktail bar, games table and additional seating. Included on this level is the VIP suite, placed on starboard.

M/Y LADY LENA has exceptional outdoor living, over 3 levels, leaving plenty of options for charter guests to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine. A partially shaded aft deck has a cosy seating arrangement. Her upper deck aft boasts alfresco dining, a bar and seating, while forward on the same level is a large seating and sunning space with tables. Sanlorenzo 52m has a generous sundeck, where there is a casual exterior dining area, cocktail bar, chaise loungers and jacuzzi. In addition to the 3 decks, the yacht offers a well-appointed beach club, ideal for relaxing or taking on some of the vast selection of water toys available.

Highlights

One of a kind luxurious interiors
On deck master and VIP suites
Versatile cabin arrangement on the lower deck
2 lounges
Beach club
Jacuzzi
Gym gear
Assortment of water toys
Stabilizers
Wifi