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Three years after the project's sale to a repeat client, the boutique Italian yard launches Binta Diamond A repeat client was awaiting delivery of his newest yacht from Italian shipyard Tankoa earlier this summer. The launch of the 190ft Diamond Bint

MCP Yachts has floated Hygge, the largest supeiyacht by volume (380GT) launched in Brazil to date. The 134ft all-aluminum yacht has the space you might find on a 164-footer. Dutch firm Vripack, which has worked closely with the family-run shipyard ne

A thirst for fun and adventure continues only to drive record interest in the explorer yacht sector. According to captain Andriy Bratash of 157ft Hanse Explorer — one of the most popular charter vessels in Antarctica — bookings are well above pre-pan

As charter manager Cecil Wright puts it, the new Kismet “needs to be seen to be believed.” From her Balinese-inspired spa to her cutting-edge hybrid powertrain with full-electric mode, she represents the culmination of one experienced owner's uncompr

In the toughest Jeep or on the coolest surfboard, head off the beaten track for an adventure in style ■

If there's one thing more American than apple pie, the Statue of Liberty and bald eagles, it's probably the Jeep Wrangler. One of the most distinctive vehicles on the road, the Wrangler has retained its recognizable appearance across four generations

TOP PICKS Luca Faloni has a laid-back Italian manner and a gentle Turin accent, yet his English is as fluent and natural as a native speaker. Much like his eponymous clothing label, he's Italian at his core, but with an international flavor. Having m

PHOTOGRAPHY: RILEY ON UNSPLASH; RICARDO PINTO|TEAM MALIZIA; SWIM INK 2, LLC/CORBIS/CORBIS VIA GETTY IMAGES; COURTESY LOVE BRAND; ADOBE STOCK; GETTY IMAGES; THOM MILKOVIC ON UNSPLASH; TIM BOOTE ON UNSPLASH. PHOTOGRAPHY: ANTOINE BUSSY ON UNSPLASH; VALE

AUG 28 TO SEP 7 The oldest film festival in the world celebrates its 81st year this September with a host of renowned directors and actors in attendance to premiere their latest projects. Among the movies rumored to be debuting this year are the high

For more information about joining our exclusive community of owners, email [email protected] THIS MONTH: Arktos continues a Greek legend / Almyra II's Cyclades lap of honor / Guide Costantini's journey from Rome to Panama Officia

Yacht: W Length: 189' Year: 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale How did you come to buy W? We purchased her in 2019 when she was lying in Antibes and we then enjoyed an amazing family trip in the Balearic Islands. To maintain her Feadship pedigree, I then

Entering London's St Katharine Docks by boat is neither straightforward nor forgettable. Cameron McColl had done it before but in a smaller boat. On May 9, 2023, he was negotiating the dock in his 120ft steel-hulled motor yacht Jura II, which is only

I was born in Rome and grew up sailing in the Mediterranean, but I never developed a passion for it. My father and my older brother were avid racers, while my younger brother and I often battled seasickness. When we moved to the US in 1979, I was 13

It started on a motorcycle ride. About eight years ago, two longtime friends — one a yacht designer, the other a captain and fish farm entrepreneur — took to the open road. When they hung up their helmets at the end of the day, the talk turned to bui

KEY: The route taken on the expedition to Antarctica with EYOS Expeditions in February 2024 Cast your eye over any image of Antarctica, and its towering, sugary glaciers make the destination instantly recognizable. There's one thing the photographer'

If you don't mind attention, one of the best spots to showcase a new yacht in Fort Lauderdale is the dock under the 17th Street Causeway Bridge, at Pier South. Right off the deep water of the port, captains can easily maneuver into place and anyone c

When EYOS Expeditions' Jimmy White says “Yachts have the best access to the most pristine places on the planet,” he doesn't use the word “best” lightly. The manager of technical, science and conservation projects explains: “The superyacht industry no

A couple looked around their empty nest and wondered how they could draw their three grown sons back to them for a bit of quality time together. Much to their surprise they discovered that a steel-hulled yacht could create exactly the magnetic field

Last March, American automotive entrepreneur Bob Giles was busy preparing to send his yacht, the 97ft Nordhavn explorer VivieRae II, through the Red Sea to the Mediterranean in time for the charter season. But Giles — and other yacht owners — would s

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Perched on the lava-encrusted clifftops of Imerovigli, Nobu Hotel Santorini opened in the summer of 2023 and has since brought a dose of elegance (and excellent sushi) to this quiet corner of the picture-perfect Cycladic island. Steps from the well-k

Thanks to its plankton-rich water, the coast of Tanzania is teeming with whale sharks, which congregate year-round. Sometimes living up to 100 years and known to grow up to 60ft long, this elusive giant is the largest fish on the planet. They spend t

Having grown up in Seattle, Washington, Troy Knapp spent his high-school years working in kitchens, catalyzing his natural prowess in gastronomy. Despite other callings (including a jet ski stuntman), Knapp was always drawn back to the kitchen and sp

Do you have a tale from the high seas? Send your story to [email protected] Back when I was a teenager, I clubbed together with six friends to buy Doreen, the last operating steam yacht on Lake Geneva. We bought her for just $10

MCP Yachts has floated Hygge, the largest supeiyacht by volume (380GT) launched in Brazil to date. The 134ft all-aluminum yacht has the space you might find on a 164-footer. Dutch firm Vripack, which has worked closely with the family-run shipyard ne

Three years after the project's sale to a repeat client, the boutique Italian yard launches Binta Diamond A repeat client was awaiting delivery of his newest yacht from Italian shipyard Tankoa earlier this summer. The launch of the 190ft Diamond Bint

After months of buildup, preparation, training and preliminary races, we're finally here: America's Cup 37 is on the cusp of starting, with opening ceremonies in Barcelona on August 22. The Spanish city is hosting five challengers: New York Yacht Clu

A thirst for fun and adventure continues only to drive record interest in the explorer yacht sector. According to captain Andriy Bratash of 157ft Hanse Explorer — one of the most popular charter vessels in Antarctica — bookings are well above pre-pan

As charter manager Cecil Wright puts it, the new Kismet “needs to be seen to be believed.” From her Balinese-inspired spa to her cutting-edge hybrid powertrain with full-electric mode, she represents the culmination of one experienced owner's uncompr

In the toughest Jeep or on the coolest surfboard, head off the beaten track for an adventure in style■

If there's one thing more American than apple pie, the Statue of Liberty and bald eagles, it's probably the Jeep Wrangler. One of the most distinctive vehicles on the road, the Wrangler has retained its recognizable appearance across four generations

TOP PICKS Luca Faloni has a laid-back Italian manner and a gentle Turin accent, yet his English is as fluent and natural as a native speaker. Much like his eponymous clothing label, he's Italian at his core, but with an international flavor. Having m

PHOTOGRAPHY: RILEY ON UNSPLASH; RICARDO PINTO|TEAM MALIZIA; SWIM INK 2, LLC/CORBIS/CORBIS VIA GETTY IMAGES; COURTESY LOVE BRAND; ADOBE STOCK; GETTY IMAGES; THOM MILKOVIC ON UNSPLASH; TIM BOOTE ON UNSPLASH/. PHOTOGRAPHY: ANTOINE BUSSY ON UNSPLASH; VAL

AUG 28 TO SEP 7 The oldest film festival in the world celebrates its 81st year this September with a host of renowned directors and actors in attendance to premiere their latest projects. Among the movies rumored to be debuting this year are the high

For more information about joining our exclusive community of owners, email [email protected] THIS MONTH: Arktos continues a Greek legend / Almyra II's Cyclades lap of honor / Guide Costantini's journey from Rome to Panama Officia

Panagos P Lemos probably couldn't have avoided yachts even if he'd wanted to. Hailing from one of the “Golden Greek” ship owning dynasties that traces its maritime roots back more than two centuries, his blood runs saltier than most. From the trading

Yacht: W Length: 189' Year: 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale How did you come to buy W? We purchased her in 2019 when she was lying in Antibes and we then enjoyed an amazing family trip in the Balearic Islands. To maintain her Feadship pedigree, I then

Entering London's St Katharine Docks by boat is neither straightforward nor forgettable. Cameron McColl had done it before but in a smaller boat. On May 9, 2023, he was negotiating the dock in his 120ft steel-hulled motor yacht Jura II, which is only

I was born in Rome and grew up sailing in the Mediterranean, but I never developed a passion for it. My father and my older brother were avid racers, while my younger brother and I often battled seasickness. When we moved to the US in 1979, I was 13

It started on a motorcycle ride. About eight years ago, two longtime friends — one a yacht designer, the other a captain and fish farm entrepreneur — took to the open road. When they hung up their helmets at the end of the day, the talk turned to bui

KEY: The route taken on the expedition to Antarctica with EYOS Expeditions in February 2024 Cast your eye over any image of Antarctica, and its towering, sugary glaciers make the destination instantly recognizable. There's one thing the photographer'

If you don't mind attention, one of the best spots to showcase a new yacht in Fort Lauderdale is the dock under the 17th Street Causeway Bridge, at Pier South. Right off the deep water of the port, captains can easily maneuver into place and anyone c

When EYOS Expeditions' Jimmy White says “Yachts have the best access to the most pristine places on the planet,” he doesn't use the word “best” lightly. The manager of technical, science and conservation projects explains: “The superyacht industry no

A couple looked around their empty nest and wondered how they could draw their three grown sons back to them for a bit of quality time together. Much to their surprise they discovered that a steel-hulled yacht could create exactly the magnetic field

oceanking.it futurayacht.com villayachting.com■

Last March, American automotive entrepreneur Bob Giles was busy preparing to send his yacht, the 97ft Nordhavn explorer VivieRae II, through the Red Sea to the Mediterranean in time for the charter season. But Giles — and other yacht owners — would s

Perched on the lava-encrusted clifftops of Imerovigli, Nobu Hotel Santorini opened in the summer of 2023 and has since brought a dose of elegance (and excellent sushi) to this quiet corner of the picture-perfect Cycladic island. Steps from the well-k

Thanks to its plankton-rich water, the coast of Tanzania is teeming with whale sharks, which congregate year-round. Sometimes living up to 100 years and known to grow up to 60ft long, this elusive giant is the largest fish on the planet. They spend t

Having grown up in Seattle, Washington, Troy Knapp spent his high-school years working in kitchens, catalyzing his natural prowess in gastronomy. Despite other callings (including a jet ski stuntman), Knapp was always drawn back to the kitchen and sp

Do you have a tale from the high seas? Send your story to [email protected] Back when I was a teenager, I clubbed together with six friends to buy Doreen, the last operating steam yacht on Lake Geneva. We bought her for just $10