Prestigious Dutch shipyard Oceanco has completed its newest superyacht: the 364-foot (111-meter) motor yacht DreAMBoat, previously known as Project Y726. Commissioned in 2022, the vessel marks Oceanco’s fastest build of this magnitude, and one of its largest ever by volume at 4,550 gross tons. The yacht is the “second yacht of the same name built by Oceanco for […]
Royal Huisman has long been known for building large, fast, impossibly beautiful sailing superyachts of impeccable quality. So when I stepped out of the sun and into their stand to learn what new design concept they were introducing at the recent Monaco Yacht Show, I was…surprised. In fact, I was blown away not only by […]
I love everything about the summer in my little seaside corner of the northern hemisphere. The long days. The heat. Powering over the horizon on my beloved center console powerboat and not wearing a shirt for long periods of time! I even love the sweating. The only thing I don’t love about summer is…September. Summer’s […]
Discover the ultimate Caribbean escape aboard the Muchos Mas, a 144-foot Crescent superyacht where expansive sun decks meet intimate relaxation spaces like the signature moon jacuzzi. Look back on the week that was with hand-picked articles from Australia and around the world. Sign up to the Forbes Australia newsletter here or become a member here.
Oceanco is well known for building some of the largest and most recognizable superyachts on the planet. But, as you can see with their latest Beyond Custom design that was just announced in partnership with Vripack, Lateral and ABB (and simply called LILY), they’re always looking to the future. “LILY is a testament to what’s possible when design meets advanced construction […]
The phrase Plus Ultra means “further beyond” in Latin, and its most famous appearance was carved in the stones at the exit of the Mediterranean basin, warning sailors that there was no known land “further beyond.” When it was etched into stone, the phrase became “plvs vltra,” and that stylized spelling lives on today. Nowadays, […]
I always love speaking with Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi because he is a charismatic, smart, and quintessentially passionate Italian whose ideas and emotions run at much higher RPM’s than most people. So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring. Sure, […]
Hamilton Island has been in the safe hands of the Oatley family for 20 years. Now, they say, they’re exploring “opportunities for growth and future prosperity”. It has been 20 years since the late billionaire patriarch of the Oatley family, Bob Oatley, infamously took over a then dated Hamilton Island and meticulously breathed new life […]
It’s only a concept but, it’s ready for a pioneering owner now, and it might already be in the running for “Superyacht of the Year.” What does an automotive visionary who was responsible for designing both the Ghost and the Phantom for Rolls-Royce, a diverse and dynamic interior design team that’s known for creating one-of-a-kind […]
“Leaders of the sporting world are coming to our little sailing culture and asking, ‘how can we be better’ so that’s very cool.” SailGP will be on Sydney Harbour this weekend, February 18, and 19, 2023, sailing at almost 100 km an hour with all-natural power to showcase sustainability in a sporting arena. Powered by […]