Yachts
Lonian Yacht: An Insider’s Guide
The Lonian Yacht, with an “L”, is a one-of-a-kind luxury yacht built by world-renowned Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2018 with naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. The Lonian features exterior design handled by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, who handled all the interior design alongside Richard Hallberg Interior Design, and they succeeded in making…
A Closer Look at the Madsummer Yacht
The luxury yacht Madsummer has built itself a reputation as a party boat. The name “Madsummer” seems to just be a play on Midsummer with a twist. While still under construction, Madsummer was known by the codename Project Fiji. The yacht features an interior design by Studio Laura Sessa Design while the exterior design of…
Your Insider’s Look at Steve Jobs’ Yacht Venus
The Venus Yacht was built for Steve Jobs, or it almost was. Though Jobs commissioned the yacht, it was launched in 2012, a year after Jobs passed away. He never got to see the finished product. It’s been said that he actually spent the last several years before his death helping to custom design the…
Your Insider’s Guide to the Aviva Yacht
The Aviva Yacht was built in 2017 by German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen. The yacht’s interior design was styled by British design house Reymond Langton Design. Outside, the exterior design was handled by Reymond Langton Design. The yacht features a steel hull, aluminum superstructure, and composite decks. One of the most unique features of the Aviva…
Solandge Yacht: Ultimate Guide
The yacht Solandge was built in 2013 by the German shipyard Lurssen. The exterior design of the yacht was handled by Espen Øino International and the interior design was done by Rodriguez Interiors along with Dolker and Voges. The yacht features a steel hull over an aluminum superstructure, as well as teak decks. The yacht…
LunaSea Yacht : An Insider’s Guide
LunaSea Yacht was built in 2017 with naval architecture by the Feadship shipyard. Both the interior and exterior design was handled by Redman Whiteley Dixon. The hull is made of steel, while the superstructure is made of aluminum. The vessel also features teak-laid decks. The yacht is known for having one of the most extensive…
Scout Yacht 101: An Insider’s Guide
The Scout yacht was built by Hakvoort Shipyards in the Netherlands back in the year 2019. Both the interior and exterior design work was done by English design house H2 Yacht Design with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. Ownership of the yacht actually changed hands during the construction process in 2018. It started life…
Valor Yacht Uncovered: The Inside Scoop on Design & Features
Few yachts have had such a whirlwind of existence as the Valor, which had been around the block once or twice. The yacht was built in 1990 by Feadship yacht builders and was designed by De Voogt Naval Architecture. She has a steel hull over an aluminum superstructure. The interior design was handled by McMillen…
Lady Michelle Yacht: Behind The Scenes
The Lady Michelle yacht became famous on the show Below Deck: Mediterranean season 6 where it was featured prominently. It’s worth noting that the Lady Michelle has since been renamed and is actually called the Next Chapter now. However, most people still know her as the Lady Michelle because of her time on the TV…
Digging into the Secret’s of Judy Judge’s Luxury Yacht
Judge Judy’s yacht was built by Sterling Yachts back in 1985 making it one of the older luxury yachts out there owned by a celebrity. The exterior design was handled by Bannenberg & Rowell. Both the hull and superstructure are GRP or glass-reinforced plastic, which is also something you’ll rarely find in newer superyachts which…
Kisses Yacht: An Insider’s Guide
Kisses Yacht was built by yacht shipbuilders Feadship in the year 2000. The naval architecture comes from De Voogt naval architects, and the interior design is thanks to George Larson and Robert Knack. The eStudio De Voogt handled exterior design. While the Kisses Yacht was the launch name of the yacht, it’s undergone a couple…
Explore the Gallant Lady Yacht With Our Insider’s Look
The Gallant Lady dates back to 2007 when it was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and built by Feadship Shipyard. The yacht was originally built for billionaire Jim Moran however Moran did only a short time after the yacht was finished, in April 2007 so he was never able to personally take ownership and use…
Silver Shalis Yacht: Your Insider Guide
The Silver Shalis yacht was built back in 2010 by US shipbuilders Delta Marine. The ship design was handled by Langan Associates and interior design was done by design house Jonathan Quinn Barnett. The yacht was built with an aluminum hull and composite superstructure as opposed to the somewhat more common aluminum superstructure and steel…
Octopus Yacht Uncovered: An Insider’s Look at the Luxury Yacht
Launched back in the year 2003, the Octopus yacht was built by famous shipyard Lurssen out of Germany. Lurssen has been behind numerous other superyachts such as Kismet and Dilbar and many more. The exterior design was handled by Espen Øino Naval Architects while the interior was handled by American designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett. Who…
Black Pearl Yacht: An Insider’s Guide
Launched back in 2016, the Black Pearl was designed under the codename Oceanco Y712 and then that was switched to Project Solar. The final name, Black Pearl, is an obvious nod to the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. As the codename suggests, it was yacht maker Oceanco, based in the Netherlands, who designed and built…
Nord Yacht: An Insider’s Guide
The Nord yacht was known as Project OPUS when it was still being built. It is one of the largest yachts in the world and was launched back in 2021. Like many yachts in the last year this was the target of international investigations and sanctions. However, unlike some other vessels, Nord managed to elude…
Amadea Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
The Amadea Yacht was built by German shipyard Lurssen, makers of many of the most high-profile superyachts at sea today. Like many others, this was purchased by a Russian oligarch and, as such, fell victim to sanctions that were imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine. In 2022, Amadea was seized by authorities in Fiji after they…
Shahid Khan’s Yacht Kismet: An Insider’s Look
Kismet is a superyacht built by the shipyard Lurssen back in 2014. For years, Lurssen has been behind the largest and most luxurious yachts on the water. It is managed by Moran Yacht Ship Chartering on behalf of owner Shahid Khan. He had a previous yacht named Kismet, so this is technically the Kismet II,…
The Ultimate Guide to Azzam Yacht: Specs, Design, and More
The Azzam was launched in 2013. She quickly became world famous for her incredible design and unheard of size. Even years later the Azzam remains the biggest yacht in the world. The designer has surpassed calling it a superyacht or even a mega yacht and has settled on the term gigayacht. Who is the Azzam…
Vladimir Putin’s Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
Vladimir Putin’s yacht is enshrouded in mystery. As with many Russian officials, it has been hard to determine ownership and sightings of the yacht. While there are rumors that Putin owns several yachts, this is the only one confirmed to be his. Another yacht known as the Scheherazade may be his, but that’s still unconfirmed. …
Alisher Usmanov’s Yacht Dilbar: Everything You Want To Know
Dilbar can be translated a few ways but, in general, it means “lover” or “one with a blossoming heart” and other things along those lines. It was also the name of the yacht owner’s mother. The yacht bearing the name has become one of the most famous yachts in the world thanks to its size,…
The Truth About Ulysses Yacht and Who Owns It
Many millionaires and billionaires like to straddle the fence between being in the public eye but also being very secretive about their public lives and Mark Zuckerberg is no different. In 2017 there were numerous articles published about him purchasing a yacht called Ulysses that were soon followed by denials that he had purchased the…
Larry Ellison’s Yacht Musashi: Everything You Want To Know
American billionaire Larry Ellison was the co-founder of Oracle Corporation and is believed to have a net worth of nearly $114 billion. Ellison is no stranger to the yachting world and used to co-own a yacht with David Geffen for many years. There was a rumor he sold his stake to Geffen because he thought…
Dan Snyder’s Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
If you’re not familiar, Dan Snyder is CEO of Snyder Communications and the owner of the Commanders, the Washington football team that used to be the Washington Redskins. He’s also a man who is often in the news for controversial reasons related to that position. But, as a businessman and football team owner, he’s also…
David Geffen’s Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
David Geffen is a businessman most famous for his work running record labels and a film studio. His net worth is estimated at around $7.7 billion and he’s also been the owner of one of the world’s largest yachts for some years now. He owns a second yacht as well, one called Pelorus that clocks…
Roman Abramovich’s Yachts: Everything You Want To Know
You may be familiar with the jet setting lifestyle of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of the Chelsea football club, who has an estimated net worth of over $8 billion. He’s not just rich, he’s a man who loves yachts and loves them a lot. Not only does he own the Eclipse, the most expensive…
Herb Chambers Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
Herb Chambers is an American businessman and a billionaire known for his massive New England and East coast auto dealership empire, the Herb Chambers Companies. His net worth is believed to be somewhere close to $2 billion and, as a man who clearly likes fancy cars and other luxurious things, he spared no expense when…
Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 Sportfish Yacht
Michael Jordan, aside from being a legend on the basketball court, is also an avid sport fisherman. To that end, he owns the Catch 23 sport fishing yacht, a Viking 80 model, which he’s been known to take out frequently over the years to relax on the water. Let’s take a closer look at the…
Sirocco Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
Usually a yacht gets famous because the owner is famous and in those cases it’s typically a celebrity or maybe a well-known billionaire. That’s why we know about Amazon founder Jeff Bezo’s yacht or former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal. But there are occasions when luxury yachts become well known for other reasons and that’s the…
Michael Jordan’s Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
NBA superstar and arguably the greatest basketball player of all time Michael Jordan retired from the game years ago but still keeps busy doing all kinds of things, including sailing on his yacht. This is no toy, either, as his yacht qualifies as a superyacht and you’ll see why shortly. Before we get too deep…
