Abeking's Aviva: Where Paddle Tennis Meets 'Dr. Who'
Designer Pascale Reymond discusses the inspirations behind Abeking & Rasmussen's 323-foot flagship, Aviva.
Oceanco's Jubilee Is An Island Unto Herself
Oceanco’s Jubilee required technical innovation, creative design and a build shed longer than a football field.
Enjoying The Ride: Chasing Sunshine On The Custom Line Navetta 33
An aficionado of speed takes the slow road with his Custom Line Navetta 33.
YACHTING NEWS
Lürssen Signs 177-footer
Lürssen secures contract for a 177-footer, designed by Bannenberg & Rowell, for an Asian client.
Vripack Designs Nordhavn 80
Vripack is collaborating for the first time with expedition-yacht builder Nordhavn.
CdM Announces New Launch, New Model
Cantiere delle Marche has launched Mimi La Sardine, its fifth Nauta Air 110. Also new from CdM is the 129-foot Flexplorer.
Designing Yachts with Virtual Reality
Anchor-VR lets owners and designers develop yacht concepts together, even if they are physically apart.
Van der Valk Delivers Joy
Van der Valk shipyard in the Netherlands has delivered the 75-foot (23-meter) Joy to an owner in the shipbuilding industry.
Pura by Frers and Royal Huisman
Frers and Royal Huisman have developed a sailing yacht concept with the options of a custom yacht and the benefits of standardized production.
Sunseeker, Icon Join Forces
Sunseeker International is making the move into aluminum fast displacement yachts.
YACHTS
Double Duty: CRN's Cloud 9
The owner of CRN's M/Y Cloud 9 created a yacht for both himself and the world's premier charter clients.
5 Reasons Why Exploration-ready ARCANA Should Be Your Next Yacht
Ready to build and designed to the highest standards ARCANA combines volume and comfort with exceptional maneuverability and stability.
Lürssen's Areti & the Trompe L'oeil Effect
Built to PYC standards, without having to give up the look and feel of a luxury yacht, Lürssen's 279-foot Areti is about far more than meets the eye.
Rugged Meets Refined: Delta's Endless Summer
Delta’s 164-foot M/Y Endless Summer is built tough for families and charter without sacrificing luxury.
The Change Artist: Horizon's FD85
Horizon’s FD85 can go fast or slow, near or far, in shallow or transatlantic waters.
Baltic's Pink Gin Lives Up To Her Owner's Expectations
A year after delivery, the 177-foot Baltic Pink Gin, the biggest carbon fiber sloop in the world, is living up to her owner's expectations.
THE BEST OF YACHTS INTERNATIONAL
'The Best Time I Ever Had On A Winter Charter'
Three leading charter brokers discuss their all-time favorite experiences.
Carbon Fiber: The New Black
Move over, aerospace and automotive designers. Yachtbuilders are leading the way on carbon-fiber innovation.
Monaco Yacht Show 2018: Yachts On Display
A preview of the most recent superyacht launches and debuts expected to be on display at this year's Monaco show.
The Top 100: Our Annual Review of the World's Largest Yachts
Six exciting new launches this year join the list of the world's largest superyachts afloat.
DESTINATIONS
Caribbean Dreams
At once genuine and luxurious, St. Barths draws striking parallels to the 197-foot Abeking & Rasmussen charter yacht Dream.
Italy's Amalfi Coast: This Summer's Charter Hot Spot
Attracting the high society for decades, the Amalfi Coast is glamorous, fun, beautiful...and perfect for yachting.
On Charter: The Best of Turkey's Bay of Fethiye
You don’t need much to feel perfection in this part of the world, where our civilization is merely the latest to enjoy the spoils.
CHARTER
Keep Calm and Stay Warm: 7 Tropical Charter Gems
Veteran captains offer up their favorite itineraries in the Western Hemisphere's top tropical charter destinations.
The Hot List: What's New, What's Trending In Winter Charter
Our picks for the best new yachts, toys and amenities to be on the lookout for this winter charter season.
'The Best Time I Ever Had On A Winter Charter'
Three leading charter brokers discuss their all-time favorite experiences.
How To: Book A Last-Minute Summer Med Charter
The summer season’s winding down, but it’s still possible to score a last-minute Mediterranean charter. Here’s how.
Vintage is the New Vogue: The pleasures of chartering a classic yacht
Classic yachts with substantial refits and modern features are seeing charter demand worldwide.
Inside the Mind of a (Really) Experienced Charter Yacht Owner
The man who bought the 164-foot Westport M/Y Trending chartered 30 or 40 times before setting up his own program.
YACHT LIFE
Perini Navi Cup: A Family Gathering
The 7th edition of the Perini Navi Cup lives up to its exhilarating reputation.
Michael Saylor Receives International SeaKeeper Award
Businessman Michael Saylor was honored with the 2018 International SeaKeeper Award.
From Dawn 'Til Bark: In the Galley with Chef Simon Phillips
Chef Simon Phillips knows gourmet, even when it comes to cooking for canines.
Snapshots From Monaco
Yachts International editors are on the scene in Monaco this week. See their photos here.
Monaco Yacht Show 2018: Yachts On Display
A preview of the most recent superyacht launches and debuts expected to be on display at this year's Monaco show.
Volvo Ocean Race U.S. Stopover
Spectators had a chance to see the seven competing race boats in Newport.
Sunseeker/BLUE Marine Initiative Targets Balearics
In partnership with the Blue Marine Foundation, Sunseeker's Project Menorca will focus on its namesake’s marine environment.
BOATERS NEWSWIRE
RMK Merrill-Stevens Unveils “Today’s Modernized Shipyard” at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
RMK MS is the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility and the first shipyard in Florida, dating back to the 19 century. FLIBS attendees will have the opportunity to meet the expert and friendly team of professionals, tradesmen and craftsmen at the exhibit booth for a visual tour of the equipment upgrades, enhanced shipyard capabilities and modern features and amenities.
Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Center Console Powerboats Now Available in the Northeast
South Florida Performance Boats (SOFLO), Nor-Tech’s largest stocking dealer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has expanded to the Northeast. Now serving customers in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island, SOFLO has boats available for inspection and demonstration, and is able to provide clients with the same concierge-level service they have come to expect from the team at SOFLO.
MAN Engines sets new standard with V12-2000 and V8-1300 yacht engines
The highest power density on the market: MAN V12-2000; the strongest V8 engine in the yacht sector: MAN V8-1300; world premiere at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas) Announces Lease of The 360 Degree “Over-Water” Building In St. Thomas, USVI to a Private Group Planning a Mixed-use, Premier Destination Attraction
The 360 building is located in Yacht Haven Grande Marina and is one of the region's most unique over-water structures granting incredible 360-degree views of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Centrally located in one of the world's most prestigious super yacht marinas, the 360 building is also within waking distance from the region's busiest cruise ship terminals and the island's historic attractions.