Atlantic Yacht And Ship Presents Industry News and Event

The 2011 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is just two days away, and Atlantic Yacht & Ship has been working tirelessly to prepare. This week, we wanted to talk about one of the boats we're featuring in the show, an impressive motor yacht with all the bells and whistles one could ask for. Watercolours is a 115-foot Trinity motor yacht that was built in 1990. In the summer of 2007, she received an extensive refit that included a complete remodeling of the main deck and a transformation of... Read More

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is just over a week away, and Atlantic Yacht & Ship couldn't be more excited! We've been dedicating our blog to FLIBS all month, and wanted to focus this week's on all of the fun events taking place to get everyone else as amped up as we are. Boat show season parties began with the Triton Expo that took place on October 12th, and more are planned starting tomorrow and going through November 12th. Here are some highlights: (more…)

Last week, we discussed and outlined the events for the 52nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. As the event draws nearer, Atlantic Yacht & Ship is revealing the boats to be displayed at the event, being held October 27th through the 31st. AY&S will be showcasing 9 boats at this year's show   “Furling Hedzel” is a beautiful 74'Mochi 2006. This beautiful, lightly-used Italian lobster yacht has all the bells and whistles, and has been immaculately maintained by a full-time crew, updated and outfitted with no... Read More

For most, October signifies the true beginning of the fall season. Temperatures drop and attitudes typically shift to welcome the cooler weather and the beginning of holiday festivities. For marine professionals in South Florida and beyond, October welcomes the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Fort Lauderdale is known as the “Yachting Capital of the World,” as well as the “Venice of America,” communicating to the world that this South Florida city is a hub for the marine industry. The annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is... Read More

“What do you get when you combine the latest superyacht with an Apple iPad? Answer: The world's most exclusive app,” wrote George Webster for CNN. Lurssen, a German luxury yacht firm, created custom software that gives passengers control of everything except the captain's steering wheel – all with the touch of an iPad. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, his girlfriend Kim Porter and their daughters D'Lila and Jessie chartered “Solemates,” the first pleasure yacht to offer the new technology. The rapper and his family had control of all... Read More

Summer may be over, but the Mediterranean is still in season for the ideal fall yacht charter. The best time of year for Mediterranean yacht charters is from April to October. Take advantage of coastal access to several countries, including Spain, Greece, Turkey and more. The Mediterranean Sea offers an unrivaled opportunity for holidaymakers to absorb rich cultural history, relax on pristine beaches and take advantage of all the luxurious amenities offered by each country. Sample unbelievable cuisine in Italy, indulge in the glamour of the French... 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

Today's obsessions du jour include health, fitness and being green. With a mission to contribute to “a sustainable and ecological revolution,” Green Yachts is doing their part to lessen the impact of marine vessels by designing luxury, eco-friendly boats and yachts. The latest addition to their collection is titled Zero 33, a, you guessed it, 33-foot pleasure yacht designed in Italy. Zero 33 was designed and built to be as environmentally-friendly as possible, using a hybrid propulsion system and constructed with 100 percent eco-friendly materials. Zero 33... Read More