Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Luxury Yacht Charter

The Mirabella V was spotted off the coast of St. George in the Caribbean earlier this week. The town was abuzz as locals and tourists gathered around to catch a glimpse of the world's largest single-masted yacht, measuring 247 feet long. The mast of the ship reaches 292 feet above water level. Mirabella V was launched in November 2003 and sold for $50 million. She was part of a fleet owned by the CEO of Avis car rental company, Joe Vittoria. Mirabella V was formerly used as... Read More

It's no secret that the upcoming movie Rock of Ages is being filmed on-location in Miami, bringing stars Tom Cruise, Russell Brand and Julianne Hough to the beautiful beaches of South Florida. Julianne Hough, well known for her seasons as a professional dancer on hit television show Dancing with the Stars was seen frolicking on the beaches of Fort Lauderdale. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were spotted boarding a private luxury yacht charter on Father's Day with their daughter Suri. Taking a break from filming in Miami,... Read More

  The 2011 Newport Charter Show begins this week in Rhode Island, running from June 20 to June 24 at the Newport Yachting Center. The Charter Show will exhibit numerous motor yachts, including larger charter yachts for viewing. The event also features a charter yacht chef competition, with chefs exhibiting dishes representative of their style, from soups to starters to desserts. Judging from pictures from past years, their creations are truly amazing! The Newport Charter Show is a great place to browse through yachts for chartering your... Read More

As we enter the holiday 2010 season, boaters will be heading to warm, exotic locations in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Costa Rica or perhaps the Mediterranean. Sailboats and megayachts have been known to pack the marinas of Antigua, St. Vincent and Grenada for holiday. Whether you are looking for a new or used motor yacht for sale to cruise to your destination or seeking a yacht charter, there are plenty of prime locations to visit this holiday season. Atlantic Yacht and Ship is a yacht brokerage in Fort... Read More

The 281-foot Cakewalk is the longest yacht built in the United States since the 1930s. At 3,000 gross tons, Cakewalk is believed to be the most spacious yacht ever built in America, costing $82 million, according to the LA Timesarticle. After nearly 4 years of construction, the six-deck superyacht will sail from Long Island Sound to Fort Lauderdale for its public debut at the International Boat Show October 28 to November 1. Cakewalk represents America's prowess in the large-scale luxury yacht industry, featuring a spiral central staircase,... Read More

Europe's leading in-water yacht exhibition will be held in Cannes, France at Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto from September 8 to 13, 2010. The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show offers yacht owners and buyers the opportunity to preview the world's finest vessels and accessories. The event will feature over 500 boats in the water. New models will be shown in Vieux Port and some of the world's finest pre-owned yachts will be found at Port Pierre Canto less than one nautical mile away. Exhibition halls... Read More

The Washington Post reported a growing trend in wealthy Russians and their interest in luxury yachts, with a sharp increase in million-dollar boats purchased in the past year. Chris Weafer, expert on Russia's business elite and chief strategist for investment bank Uralsib, says yachts are this year's must-have toy for Russia's business elite. Russian businessman Roman Abrahamovich, who is the 3rd richest man in Russia and the 50th richest man in the world according to the 2010 Forbes list with an estimated fortune of $11.2 billion, already... Read More

It's Father's Day this Sunday and what better way to enjoy the weekend and kick off summer than going away on a trip to the Caribbean! There are many events happening this weekend in Trinidad and Tobago, the British Virgin Islands, Martinique and more. Chartering a yacht to the Caribbean is definitely the most luxurious way to explore the many islands. Whether you're spending a romantic weekend with your significant other or bringing the whole family, a yacht charter is a luxurious vacation you'll never forget. On... Read More

Once a year, Cannes in the French Riviera becomes the entertainment center of the world. Supporters of the movie industry congregate to view films, give awards and recognize achievement. It is also the tradition to arrive by yacht, as some of the world's largest and most luxurious superyachts dock along the Jetee Edouard Albert. The highly anticipated Cannes International Film Festival opens May 12th.The twelve day event will feature star power, glitz, glamour and yachts sailing up to the red carpet in the beautiful southern port city... Read More

The motor yacht Eclipse is currently under construction and is set to become the world's largest yacht when she is completed and delivered later this year. The details of the superyacht are kept extremely private, but rumors are flying that the owner of the world's largest yacht is Russian billionaire Roman Abrahamovich. The Eclipse first hit the water in June 2009 and is currently being built at the Blohm + Voss Hamburg shipyard in Germany with interiors by the world-renowned London company Terence Disdale Design. The length... Read More