Before the end of February, Ferretti Group‘s Custom Line division has launched its third yacht of 2022: the 32.8m/107.7ft luxury yacht Y.

Motor yacht Y is a Custom Line 106′ model and her exterior styling features a raked bow and dynamic lines flowing unbroken from the foredeck to the stern. The planing hull constructed from GRP offers her European Owner excellent hydrodynamic performance as well as a shallow draft to get close to the world’s best beaches in popular and well-known shallow yacht charter grounds such as the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Bahamas, and the Maldives.

The exterior styling from Francesco Paszkowski Design covers 220m2/2,368ft2 of space, which is furnished with sunbeds, alfresco dining and lounging facilities in the sunshine and shade. A fold-down swim platform joins the beach club to make a large terrace over the water.

The interior, also from Francesco Paszkowski, is what makes superyacht Y unique compared to her sisterships: Zebrawood creates a refined environment with its dark chocolate stripe complemented by the vertical marble surfaces and pale leather. Full-height windows ensure that guests can enjoy the scenic anchorages from within the climate-controlled interiors.

More details are expected on motor yacht Y following her delivery and public debut.

The luxury sailing yacht known as PROJECT 408 at the Royal Huisman yard has been revealed as sailing yacht AQUARIUS II, a 65m/212ft sistership to 56m/186ft sailing yacht AQUARIUS, built-in 2018.

The Owners were so pleased with the first AQUARIUS that they wanted the exact same yacht, only bigger and with even more enhanced performance. As such, they returned to Royal Huisman, Dykstra Naval Architects and interior designer Mark Whiteley to improve on their previous success.

S/Y AQUARIUS II has a strong emphasis on performance in the brief, with a state-of-the-art carbon rig, integrated sail handling from Rondal, structures luff sails and a retractable keel for superior stability when competing in regattas.

When AQUARIUS debuted in the 2019 edition of the St. Barth’s Bucket she came first in her class, and her Owner is keen to keep top spot with AQUARIUS II.

In addition to the timeless exterior and interior styling from the first AQUARIUS, the larger sistership will be installed with cutting-edge hybrid technologies to generate and manage power, such as ‘peak shaving’ for energy efficiency.

Construction will commence on the Alustar® aluminium hull and superstructure in summer 2022, with delivery expected in 2024.

If you haven’t finalised your plans for a summer getaway yet, the luxury sailing yacht WHITE PEARL in the Greece charter grounds is perfect for family breaks and special event charters such as weddings and honeymoons.

Refitted in 2022, 34m/111.7ft S/Y WHITE PEARL is back to brand new condition for cruising around the Ionian Islands, the Cyclades and the Aegean Sea. The interiors are bright and large, hosting 12 guests for lounging and dining within the climate-controlled environment while drinks are served from the bar.

The spacious outdoor areas can host up to 80 guests for dockside events, and when in a quiet anchorage the 12 cruising guests have a large alfresco dining table and multiple sunpads to themselves.

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

2 x Seabobs
2 x kayaks
3 x Stand-up paddleboards
a kneeboard
fishing gear, and
inflatable and towable toys

The accommodation sleeps a total of 12 guests in 6 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 2 double cabins and 3 twin cabins. The talented crew of 5 will ensure that guests have everything they require throughout the cruise.

Thailand is reopening its borders to luxury yachts from across the world from the 1st of March 2022.

Fully vaccinated travellers from any country can now apply for a Thailand Pass under the TEST & GO scheme or sandbox programme. Travellers who are not fully vaccinated can still enter under the Alternative Quarantine entry scheme.

TEST & GO:

Under the TEST & GO system, visitors can arrive by air, land or sea with the required prepaid accommodation reduced to only a 1-night stay (or a stay aboard for those arriving by yacht) and Covid-19 tests have been revised to one RT-PCR test and one self-ATK test from the beginning of March.

As a result of these rule changes, Phuket, Koh Samui and the Gulf of Thailand is set to welcome luxury yacht charters back to the Asia Pacific’s ‘Superyacht Hub’. 

An official announcement is expected to be released soon in the Royal Thai Government Gazette, and luxury yacht charter guests can check with their charter agent to ensure that they have the current information.

Luxury yachts can enter the country by port with a Certificate of Entry, visitors arriving by plane can arrive via a direct international flight and/or transit domestically via a dedicated flight. By land, visitors can enter at the checkpoints of Nong Khai, Udon Thani and Songkhla.

Health insurance should provide cover of no less than $20,000 USD for foreign nationals, while Thais and foreign expatriates under Thailand’s national healthcare coverage are exempt.

Thailand is a favourite charter destination in Southeast Asia, with incredible Scuba diving and snorkelling sites, impressive white sand beaches amongst the Andaman Islands, and an abundance of natural beauty in the Phang Nga Bay.

Find out about Thailand itineraries and available luxury yachts for the perfect Thailand charter in 2022.

German shipyard Lürssen has successfully launched the 160m/525ft luxury mega yacht PROJECT BLUE from its facilities in Bremen.

As with all previous builds from the shipyard, details of the amenities and interiors have been kept strictly secret, however, it is believed that Terence Disdale produced both the exterior and interior styling for the mega yacht.

On emerging from the shed, M/Y PROJECT BLUE sported a raked bow, contemporary curves and the typical sturdy build which epitomises Lürssen vessels. There is a large helipad on the foredeck and a smaller one on the sundeck aft. The alfresco living and dining areas span several decks, and a large swim platform attaches to the beach club on the lower deck.

A beam of 22m/72ft and a volume of 15,320 GT create plenty of room onboard for guest accommodation, lounges and other amenities, and fold-down terraces can be seen on the bridge and upper decks.

VIDEO OF ‘PROJECT BLUE’ YACHT – CREDIT DrDuu

More details are expected once she has been delivered to her Owner and makes her public debut.

The SeaKeepers Award Event 2022 was at full capacity on Thursday the 17th of February during the Miami Boat Show, with over 160 guests attending the ceremony.

The event was hosted by The Deck, Island Gardens, and offered its guests the dinner and cocktails to views of the glittering Miami cityscape to the west while luxury yachts of all sizes were illuminated in the marina nearby.

During the ceremony, Victor Vescovo accepted the award for SeaKeeper of the Year 2021 and Amber Sparks of Blue Latitudes Foundation received the NextGen Award from Dr Sylvia A. Earle, who was herself SeaKeeper of the Year in 1998 and is currently a member of the SeaKeepers Scientific Advisory Council.

The 2020-21 DISCOVERY yacht Fleet program video highlighted the work of the fleet throughout the past year in areas including scientist-led expeditions, citizen science, educational outreach and community engagement, and representatives of the various vessels were presented with thank you gifts for their work.

Artist of the Year Kelly Quinn created unique works for the awardees, and her gallery ‘Kelly of the Wild’ boasts beautiful contemporary pieces with a focus on marine life and aquatic environments.

CharterWorld is a media partner to the International SeaKeepers Society, which are a not-for-profit organisation focused on the health of the world’s oceans and climate. The yachting community provides vessels to further marine research and raise awareness of issues surrounding our oceans and seas. For more information, please visit SeaKeepers.org.

Dutch shipyard Amels has launched the 74m/242.9ft LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 242-07 luxury yacht from its dry dock facilities.

As the hull name suggests, she is the seventh model in the popular 74-metre size from the Limited Editions range. Her exteriors were designed by Tim Heywood, the naval architecture from Damen Yachting, and the interiors by Winch Design. The accommodation sleeps a total of 12 guests on board with a crew of 19 to keep everything running efficiently on board.

Motor yacht AMELS 242-07 is due for delivery in summer 2022.

Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts has sold its 1,800 GT 76.35m/250.6ft luxury yacht PROJECT ARROW, which is now under construction at the Kocaeli facility.

The exterior styling is by Team 4 Design with naval architecture by the shipyard in-house team. The interiors are the work of H2 Yacht Design.

Few details have currently been revealed; however, M/Y PROJECT ARROW is known to have hybrid propulsion that consists of a battery-powered propulsion system connected to twin Caterpillar engines.

There are currently five other luxury yachts under construction at the shipyard, including, the 87m/285.5ft PROJECT VENTO, 79m/259ft PROJECT TORO, 75m/246ft NB69, 53m/174ft luxury yacht JEWELS and 51m/167ft sailing yacht RAINBOW. M/Y PROJECT ARROW is expected for delivery in 2025 when more details are expected to be released.

There is a fantastic special offer on Sunseeker superyacht BABY I for May 2022 in the Croatia luxury yacht charter grounds – a massive 30% discount just as the summer season is about to kick off.

Situated in the Eastern Mediterranean with an enviable position alongside the gorgeous Adriatic Sea, Croatia has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers across the world – and you can beat the crowds and enjoy the fine warm weather of late spring/early summer aboard motor yacht BABY I.

The outdoor areas provide plenty of shade for coffee mornings and relaxing afternoons lounging or dining alfresco in comfort, while the sunbeds on the foredeck and flybridge give sun worshippers commanding views of the surroundings. The flybridge Jacuzzi is sure to be another favourite spot whether daytime or evening and the lower deck swim platform has plenty of room for lounging beside the water and spying the incredible marine species gliding on by.

Inside, the air-conditioned surroundings let you admire the views while escaping the hottest days. The lounge wet bar has a variety of spirits and soft drinks for relaxed afternoons as well as special occasions around the formal dining table to seat eight. The inviting lounge has plenty of room for guests and visitors and makes a cosy place for family and friends to wind down at the end of each day.

The water toys selection is ideal for exploring all the coves and shallows around the Adriatic, and the collection includes:

1 x Yamaha jet ski
1 x Seadoo underwater scooter
2 x inflatable Stand-up paddleboards
water skis
a wakeboard, and
inflatable and towable toys

The fast cruising speed of 18 knots and a top speed of 30 knots will have you island-hopping between the best destinations along the Dalmatian Coast, and the maximum range of 1,500 nautical miles will take you far and wide.

While there is room onboard for up to 12 guests while cruising, the overnight accommodation sleeps a total of 8 guests across 4 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 2 twin cabins, both of which can convert into doubles. There is a professional crew of 5 to ensure that all guests have everything they desire throughout the cruise.

View more of luxury yacht BABY I and contact CharterWorld to secure this fantastic deal for your preferred May dates.

The very first hull of the Holterman X-Treme 105 expedition yacht LADY FLEUR, has been photographed on sea trials ahead of delivery.

Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, luxury yacht FLEUR features naval architecture from Diana Yacht Design, exterior styling by Bernd Weel Design and interiors from Trimm Design. A slate grey hardtop and matching windows join into a cream-coloured superstructure and champagne hull.

The most unique feature of this 32.65m/107ft pocket explorer is the spacious and versatile main deck aft: The deck lifts up so that the tender can be driven onboard into a flooded tender garage, for the tender garage can be flooded and used as a saltwater swimming pool. Alternatively, the swimming pool can be covered to lie flush with the rest of the main deck so that the entire area can be used for sunbathing and socialising.

A Jacuzzi and sunbeds line the sundeck aft, and the hardtop shelters a wet bar and alfresco dining area. An additional sunbathing area can be found on the bow.

The interior provides a large open-plan living area on the main deck, where the galley and wet bar occupy the starboard side of the room with the formal dining area forward, and the cosy salon to port.

The overnight accommodation sleeps a total of 10 guests over 5 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite on the main deck forward and 4 further guest cabins on the lower deck. There are also 2 crew cabins to sleep a crew of 4.

A pair of Volvo Penta engines produce a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots, at which she has a range of 2,400 nautical miles. A draft of just 1.85m/6ft allows M/Y FLEUR access to tranquil bays and coves that larger, heavier explorer yachts cannot reach.