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Benetti Delivers 47-Meter Custom Mega Yacht Fb703 M/Y “Bacchanal”
After its summer launch at Benetti’s Viareggio shipyards, FB703 M/Y “Bacchanal”, a 47-meter custom mega yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure has been delivered to its owner, a repeat Benetti customer from Mexico. The yacht’s understated, elegant exterior lines are by Benetti, while the interiors are a joint effort by owner-chosen architect Mauricio Gómez de Tuddo and the Benetti Interior Style Department. On November 5, FB703 M/Y “Bacchanal”, a Benetti custom mega yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, was handed over to its owner at a ceremony held in Viareggio. The yacht is 46.95 meters long, with a draught of 2.32 meters and a…
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Rebel With a Design Cause: Conversations With Superyacht Designer Alexander McDiarmid
It is not hard to be impressed by a superyacht. After all, they irresistibly draw the eye as they make their stately progress from port to port. They are the pinnacle of the luxury experience; but that luxury is most certainly based in their design and engineering. It is the superyacht designer who is responsible for creating a vessel that is unique to each owner and that manifests that owner’s specific vision of performance and appearance. However, there are those that argue that the world of superyacht design could use some shaking up. One such mover and shaker is Alexander McDiarmid. With a strong background in Industrial Design via both…
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Yacht Brands Line Up for The Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous
Thailand’s most glamourous property, Kata Rocks, is quickly becoming a superyacht playground and a magnet for seafaring luxury lovers from around the globe. In December, the inaugural ‘Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous’ (KRSR) launches Phuket’s grandeur charter season, a time for superyacht owners to showcase their flagship vessels in Southeast Asia’s superyacht hot spot. Sponsored by Infinite Luxury, the development and management brand behind Kata Rocks, the ‘Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous’ (KRSR) will offer the ultimate platform for superyacht owners to showcase their vessels in the company of discerning yachting connoisseurs and industry partners Kata Rocks and Infinite Luxury CEO Richard Pope, said: “We are delighted with the positive response and…
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Discover: VPLP Naval Architects and Concept Superyacht Hybrid KOMOREBI Inspired by Nature
Driven to innovate, the VPLP team of naval architects yearly develops a concept project to be first presented at the Monaco Yacht Show. At the MYS 2014 they revealed the MANIFESTO project ; a 234’ superyacht catamaran. In 2015, they presented a 86 m Superyacht Hybrid trimaran called “KOMOREBI”. KOMOREBI : Nature Inspired Concept Superyacht KOMOREBI is the quintessence of VPLP’s thinking of yachting, luxury and space. KOMOREBI (木漏れ日) is a Japanese concept representing the time when nature is enhanced by the sun’s rays. A design that invites you to relax, unwind, rejuvenate and live harmoniously. Reflected in the elegantly muted styling and ultra-open layout affording great vistas and private…
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Take to the Water on a Sophisticated Luxury Yacht Vacation with a Touch of ‘Bond’
Although it may sound strange, winter is the ideal time to start organising your summer vacation, especially when it comes to luxury yacht charter, as prime dates aboard the best vessels go fast. One of the most popular destinations for summer getaways is without doubt the enchanting Mediterranean. Europe’s top destinations attract thousands of travellers each year thanks to their remarkable history, rich culture, incredible heritage, as well as the seemingly endless amount of beaches, vibrant seaside ports and chic resorts. A wonderful way to experience the Mediterranean is aboard a luxury yacht. Chartering a yacht you will only have to unpack once, yet have the privilege of enjoying several…
Ode to Luxury and The Art of Life
