Heesen have announced the delivery of 50m (164ft) superyacht CINDERELLA NOEL IV – previously known as YN20150 – following her christening in December last year and subsequent successful sea trials in the North Sea. Superyacht CINDERELLA NOEL IV – image from Ruben Griffioen The yacht is the result of close collaboration between Heesen’s engineers and the Luca Dini Design and Architecture team, enabling the owners to realise their ambition to build the perfect yacht for extended cruising in the Scandinavian archipelago and Norwegian fjords for them and their family and friends. The client is a ..read more

42m sailing yacht LEGATO has been launched by Mengi Yay Yachts from the Tuzla shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously known as NB108, the shipyard collaborated with exterior designer Ginton Naval Architects and the interior design team from Wetzels Brown Partners, while keeping her naval architecture in house. Luxury yacht LEGATO launches – pictures from Mengi Yay Entertainment and relaxation were the focus for her design team and she features expansive exterior decks including an alfresco dining setting on her upper deck and a generous water’s edge beach club and swim platform. Sailing ya ..read more

Launched back in November 2023, 74m (242’7”) superyacht NOME, has now been spotted on sea trials close to Vlissingen, the Netherlands. As the eighth semi-custom Amels Limited Editions 242, she made history as one of two yachts launched on the same day from the Damen Yachting headquarters in Vlissingen City.  Superyacht NOME – images from Amels Her eye-catching Flag blue hull and Oyster white superstructure have legendary designer Tim Heywood to thank for their beautiful lines and her interior is the work of British studio Winch Design. She features vertical lines and long stretches of w ..read more

Image a morning coffee with views over the shimmering Caribbean Sea or starting the day with an energetic workout, before a well-earning dip in a jacuzzi or simply daydreaming of lunch on a secluded, white beach. All of this and more can become a reality on a luxury charter on board 43.89m (144′) superyacht CROSSED SABRE. Superyacht CROSSED SABRE Built in 2006 by US shipyard Burger, she was lavished with a refit in 2020 and now presents as one of the finest motor yachts of her size in the Caribbean in Winter, and the Bahamas in Summer. Expansive exterior decks with both sociable and intimate ..read more

Get in early on the 42m Baglietto motor yacht TIMBUKTU and enjoy 10% off all May weeks in Greece. Launched in 2009 and refitted in 2021, she accommodates 11 guests over 5 cabins and has a crew of 9. The yacht’s interiors are by Bannenberg & Rowell, while her Naval Architecture is the work of Francesco Paszkowski. TIMBUKTU aerial view with toys – Photo @ StudioReskos Her interior décor is beautifully finished in neutral tones throughout, featuring plush comfortable furnishings and plenty of natural light. An open-plan salon is situated on the main deck, with the formal dining placed forwa ..read more

With summer just a short time away, 30.5m motor yacht ANNABEL II is now offering her July and August weeks at the mid-season rate and her mid-season weeks, at the low season rate, when confirmed by April 30th 2024. Built in 2009 and refitted in 2022, she was launched by Horizon Yachts and accommodates up to 10 charter guests in 4 cabins. A crew of 5 professionals will ensure the most memorable luxury yachting experience in Croatia. Swim platform The yacht’s interior décor is elegant, with a palate of neutral fabrics and warm high gloss woods throughout. In the main salon, guests can rel ..read more

Feadship have launched their 91.5m (300’) superyacht PROJECT 1012 who we first saw leaving the shed in May 2022. She has been at the Makkum facility in the Netherlands ever since before her launch this week.  Superyacht PROJECT 1012 | image Ruben Griffioen  (PROJECT 1012 on her travels to Makkum in May 22) Not much has been revealed about PROJECT 1012 but she has been constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with an internal volume of nearly 3,000 GT. She appears to have an elegant, yet masculine profile with a dark blue hull and white superstructure and incl ..read more

The World Superyacht Awards are only two weeks away, and our final list of nominees are in the sailing yacht categories. A yacht in full sail is a thing of beauty and the yachts nominated are from world renowned shipyards specialising in the design and construction of high-performance sailing yachts. Sailing Yachts 40m+ S/Y ARTEXPLORER | 46.5m (152’5”) | Peri Navi | 2023 Sailing yacht ARTEXPLORER – image Max Malth Naval Architecture: Peri Navi Exterior Design: Axel de Beaufort Interior Design: Axel de Beaufort S/Y NILAYA | 46.82m (153’6”) | Royal Huisman | 2023 Sailing yacht NILAYA image by ..read more

Planing yachts are generally faster and more agile than displacement yachts because they have less volume touching the water and have a v-shaped hull which creates lift. They are usually better suited to shorter voyages but use less power, increasing fuel efficiency. The judges will cast their eye over every inch of the yachts in these three Planing categories. Planing (or semi-displacement) Motor Yachts 40m + M/Y FRANCESCA II | 49.9m (135’4”) | Baglietto| 2023 Motor yacht FRANCESCA II Naval Architecture: Andrea Bacigalupo Exterior Design: Francesco Paszkowski Design Interior Design: Frances ..read more

Professional photographer Jainie Cowham has spent over 30 years capturing stories about the most stunning superyachts and their adventures around the world. Even in the most challenging circumstances, her passion and enthusiasm deliver captivating images and stunning films. From her home on the Island of Mallorca, she sat down with us to share some of her own stories. Image from Jainie Cowham Collection What makes your photography, particularly of superyachts, stand out? “My passion for them (I hope). My father built a yacht when I was a kid, and so my formative years were spent helping him ..read more