Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: luxury yachts

Looking for an Italian beauty?  The Azimut Benetti based in Avigliana, in the province of Turin is the largest network producing megayachts and the world's leading private group in the luxury boating sector.  Started as a sail boat charter company by Paolo Vitelli in 1969, today Azimut defines the meaning of megayacht.  In 1985 Azimut acquired Benetti. With this historical brand, based in Viareggio, that had been building boats since 1873, Azimut was now able to construct its own yachts. Azimut has been defining new style and... Read More

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is gearing up for the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show.  The spectacular yachting event takes place March 22 through March 25, 2012 along scenic Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach and will feature hundreds of boats ranging from small inflatables and center consoles to fishing boats and super-yachts over 150 feet. The show transforms downtown West Pam Beach into a total showcase of the boating lifestyle. One of the top ten boat shows in the nation, the show features more than... Read More

Come join the fun at the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 22 - 25, 2012.  This show is one of the top ten boat shows in the country; featuring more than $350 million worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world's leading marine manufacturers.   Atlantic Yacht and Ship will be there, displaying some of our luxury yachts. The event includes hundreds of boats from 8 foot inflatables, power boats, fishing boats, center consoles, bow riders, personal watercraft to superyachts over 150'. Whether you... Read More

Most people dream of traveling the world in a luxurious yacht.  Take the first step and become a boat owner today!  The beautiful weather and water are calling you to come play.  A plush toy to spend the day on with family and friends costs about as much as a sports car but with so much more fun! Your tax refund could be the down payment to fulfilling that dream. Anyone looking for a new way to enrich their time together with family and friends will find... Read More

The two most widely-used sayings about boats are that they are "holes in the water, into which you throw money" and "the happiest day of a boat owner's life is the day they buy the boat and the day they sell it." Although many people believe these axioms are true, they don't necessarily have to be if you approach boat ownership with an understanding of what is involved. Look Before You Leap Many people are unhappy boat owners because they buy the wrong boat. Before you dive... Read More

We've reported on many awe-inspiring super yachts before, and as many times as we think we've found the most unbelievable design in existence, we really believe we've found some mega yachts that take the billion-dollar cake. UK-based Yacht Island Design has created truly extravagant out-of-the-box concepts that bring a completely new dimension to the world of yacht building.     Yacht Island Design likes to “base [their] designs upon innovative floating platforms” that “free [them] to explore bold and daring ideas which challenge the accepted norms within... Read More

As if the news of 25-year-old Brian McCarthy, son of the millionaire president of Marriott International, winning $107 million in the Mega Millions jackpot wasn't enough to incite an eye roll or two, CNN International reports that the ‘gigayacht' is on the rise for the super rich. “For the billionaire who has everything, sometimes a superyacht just isn't enough,” reports CNN.  “Gigayachts” are the ultimate status symbol, communicating power, eminence and a seemingly limitless supply of cash. Once the rich become the super rich, it's all about... Read More

We've seen some opulent yachts, but the 100-foot History Supreme takes the gold-encrusted cake. Stuart Hughes, a British purveyor of luxury gadgets, took a break from his role as an iPad alchemist to create the $4.8 billion superyacht, covered in platinum and gold from bow to stern. Purchased by an anonymous Malaysian businessman, History Supreme is the most expensive yacht ever sold, according to Luxury Launches. The Daily Mail reports that the impressive vessel took three years to complete and used over a staggering 220,462 pounds of... Read More

One of the largest and most prestigious yacht events in the world, the Monaco Yacht Show, is fast approaching September 21 through 24 this year. Held in Port Hercules in the Principality of Monaco, the show is open to professionals in the boating and luxury industries, members of the media and the public. Over 500 exhibitors will showcase the latest technologies and luxury services in the yachting industry. The Monaco Yacht Show is the most prestigious gathering of large ships. 100 breathtaking luxury superyachts ranging from 25... Read More

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