Once driven primarily by spectacle and scale, the superyacht industry has evolved into a market shaped by discernment, sustainability and strategic lifestyle intent, writes Fraser CEO Anders Kurtén in his latest column for Yacht Style.
Anders Kurtén, CEO, Fraser
The superyacht industry has recalibrated after the post-pandemic surge. Recently, the market has demonstrated refinement, with owners being more selective, timelines more considered and decisions increasingly guided by long-term vision rather than impulse.
Sustainability has moved from ambition to expectation, and the profile of today’s owner has shifted to one that prioritises flexibility, privacy, wellness and intuitive technology.
Global wealth realignment has also influenced the market. New entrants from technology, finance, cryptocurrencies and emerging markets have brought fresh expectations, while established owners focus on operational excellence.
Fraser’s new Global Superyacht Market publication dives into how global wealth dynamics and emerging buyer psychology are reshaping design preferences, ownership and lifestyle-led trends, guiding the industry toward a future defined less by spectacle and more by intelligent adaptation to the priorities of a new generation.
As 2026 unfolds, the superyacht industry is positioned for steady, selective growth, guided by a younger, experience-driven generation redefining luxury through purpose, performance and progress.
On the untouched clifftops of Pecatu, Amarta Azul is a private oceanfront estate redefining what it means to disappear in style.
By Florence Sutton
Perched on the volcanic cliffs of Pecatu, high above the full sweep of the Indian Ocean, this four-bedroom clifftop estate occupies one of Bali’s most privileged natural addresses. In a part of the island where the coastline has become increasingly sought-after, truly unobstructed positions are rare. Amarta Azul is one of them — a residence where architecture, landscape and silence converge in rare harmony.
The staff are already present when you arrive. The chef is already planning your evening. The concierge seems to know what you will need before you do. From the first moment, the only thing required of you is simply to exist within the rhythm of the place.
Built for the Few
The guests who find their way here already know what they are looking for — complete privacy, intuitive service, and the rare luxury of time without agenda. This is not a villa designed for the many. It is designed for those who prefer places that feel discovered rather than marketed.
The concierge does not wait to be asked. The private chef does not follow a fixed menu. The estate itself does not impose a programme. It simply follows the pace of its guests.
The Architecture of Intention
A bold multi-level silhouette descends the cliff in deliberate steps, each level angled to capture the full drama of the Indian Ocean horizon. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls stretch across the principal living spaces, turning the horizon into a permanent architectural feature.
The villa was conceived at the intersection of four design traditions: the clean purity of Cycladic form, the generous warmth of the South American hacienda, the contemplative geometry of the Moroccan riad, and the spiritual intimacy of Balinese architecture.
Teak, marble, onyx, rattan and brass carry the weight of these influences without ever feeling ornamental. Each material has been selected not for decoration but for permanence. The interiors extend this dialogue between worlds, balancing Mediterranean clarity with Balinese craftsmanship in spaces that privilege material over ornament. Hand-carved teak, custom marble pieces, woven rattan and aged brass accents create a tactile, refined atmosphere.
The result is an environment that feels collected rather than decorated. Cascading across multiple levels down the cliff face, the estate is arranged so that every principal space faces the ocean directly — a constant dialogue between architecture and horizon.
A Morning That Belongs to You
The private chef — present throughout the stay and entirely at your rhythm — prepares each morning as its own quiet ritual. The gourmet kitchen connects to the upper dining room through a hidden dumbwaiter, delivering each dish with a choreography so discreet it feels almost invisible.
There is no buffet. No fixed hour. No interruption to the pace of the morning. The day simply unfolds.
The Wellness Loft
On the first floor, a light-filled wellness loft opens toward the ocean breeze. Here, the body catches up with the mind. A fully equipped gym faces the sea, while an infrared sauna offers deep recovery after a day spent exploring Bali’s southern coast. For those who prefer to be worked on rather than to work, the concierge arranges in-villa massage treatments.
When the Ocean Calls
By late morning, the estate’s heated panoramic jacuzzi quietly becomes the most coveted address in the house.
Glass-fronted and suspended above the cliff, it faces nothing but open water and sky. The turquoise coastline of southern Bali stretches endlessly below, while the horizon dissolves into the vastness of the Indian Ocean. Time behaves differently here. At night, the same water reflects the stars back with perfect stillness.
Private Dining Above the World
When evening arrives, the clifftop terrace is prepared for dinner. The private chef composes each menu around the moment — the guests, the mood, the season. A table is set above the Indian Ocean as the horizon fades slowly from gold to violet to black.
Service appears when needed and disappears when it is not. No restaurant on the island can replicate this atmosphere. It exists only here, only for the guests within these walls, and only on a night that will never return in quite the same way.
Intelligence Woven Into the Fabric
What distinguishes Amarta Azul from a merely beautiful villa is the degree to which thoughtful technology has been integrated without ever being felt. Lighting adapts to mood and hour. A premium sound system extends seamlessly across indoor and outdoor spaces. A private cinema room offers an intimate retreat for evenings that call for something quieter. Every system operates with quiet precision — present when needed, invisible when not.
The estate’s environmental design reflects the same philosophy. Solar energy, rainwater harvesting and a purified water system delivering drinking-quality water directly from the tap demonstrate a commitment to sustainability that feels intrinsic rather than performative. This is a residence built not only for comfort, but for longevity.
The Address That Defines the Category
Pecatu’s clifftop corridor is not somewhere one arrives by accident. It is chosen deliberately by those who understand Bali at its most spectacular — dramatic natural beauty, genuine seclusion and a sense of remove from the world that has become increasingly rare.
Amarta Azul occupies this address at its absolute apex. From the terrace, the horizon feels less like a view and more like a private possession. Some places are difficult to leave.
Amarta Azul is the kind that makes departure feel like a mistake.
Persefoni Yacht: Discover the Greek Islands in Extraordinary Style Aboard This 53.8m Mariotti Superyacht
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Aboard the superyacht Persefoni, the Greek islands unfold not as a checklist of destinations, but as a slower, more immersive way of life.
By Florence Sutton
There is a moment, somewhere between the whitewashed cliffs of Santorini at dusk and the first light breaking over a deserted Ionian anchorage, when the Greek islands stop being a destination and become something else entirely — a state of mind, a pace of living, a reminder that the most beautiful things on earth were not built by people in a hurry. Aboard the motor yacht Persefoni, that moment arrives on the first morning.
Her name is no accident. Persefoni — drawn from the depths of Greek mythology, the goddess who moves between worlds and turns the wheel of the seasons — is one of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated superyachts, and the Greek islands are her natural home. Built by the historic Genoese shipyard Mariotti Yachts in 2012 and brought to a new level of contemporary refinement through an extensive 2023 refit, this 53.8-metre Italian masterpiece is the finest lens through which to experience the Aegean’s extraordinary world. Her full story is told at persefoniyacht.com.
The Light, the Sea, and the Luca Dini Vision
The great Italian designers have always understood light — the way it enters a room, how it changes the temperature of a space, how it can dissolve the line between interior and exterior in a way that no amount of decoration ever could. Aboard Persefoni, Luca Dini Design & Architecture has applied that understanding to every surface, every proportion, every window.
Expansive glazing draws the Aegean into every interior space. The palette is restrained and warm. At 928 gross tonnes across a 10.5-metre beam, the volumes feel genuinely palatial — a sense of space more associated with a private villa on a Greek hillside than a vessel of 53.8 metres. And then there are the hydraulic balconies of the master suite, which open directly over the water — framing the sea, the islands, and the impossibly blue Greek sky in a way that, once experienced, makes everything else feel like a compromise. An additional balcony from the main deck foyer extends this philosophy of openness throughout the vessel.
Six staterooms accommodate up to 12 guests in spaces conceived as sanctuaries: private, light-filled, and entirely attuned to the world outside.
The Aegean as You Were Always Meant to See It
Greece rewards those who move slowly and look closely — and Persefoni is a vessel built for exactly that quality of attention. Over 2,000 islands and 9,000 miles of coastline stretch across the Aegean and Ionian, each with its own distinct character, its own light, its own relationship with history and myth.
The Cyclades draw you in with their dazzling white sands and crystal clear anchorages, rugged limestone cliffs and quiet villages where brightly-painted fishing boats bob in pretty harbours. Mykonos crackles with energy — sandy beaches lapped by turquoise waters, internationally acclaimed DJs, refined beach restaurants, and label-laden boutiques. Santorini stuns with its cobbled streets drenched in bougainvillea, its decadent beach clubs and spectacular restaurants perched above the caldera. And then, when the glamour of the Cyclades calls for balance, there is always somewhere quieter to find: Folegandros, Milos, Amorgos — islands that the crowds have not yet entirely claimed.
Westward, the Ionian offers a different Greece entirely — greener, lusher, more intimate. Corfu’s Venetian elegance and charming old town. Zakynthos with its dramatic cliffs and electric-blue sea caves. Kefalonia’s secluded beaches and crystalline bays. Ithaca, where Odysseus longed to return. These are not places you pass through. These are places that stay with you.
And closer to Athens, the Saronic Gulf offers its own quieter magic — the stepping-stone islands of Aegina, Poros, and the car-free, donkey-patrolled harbour of Hydra, where time seems to have taken a long and voluntary break.
Life at the Water’s Edge
At anchor — which is where Persefoni truly comes alive — the beach club opens directly at the waterline, becoming the natural gathering point of each day. From here, guests slide into the Aegean on SEABOBs and E-Foils, race across the bay on Yamaha WaveRunners, or simply drift on paddleboards in water so clear the seabed is a work of art twenty metres below. A Castoldi Jet Tender runs ashore to harbours where the taverna tables are already set with fresh-caught fish and cold local wine.
When the water sports are done and the light turns gold, the sundeck Jacuzzi offers the perfect vantage point — a place to watch the Greek islands do what they do every evening, which is turn the sky into something that painters have spent centuries failing to adequately describe.
The Table, the Chef, and the Greek Kitchen
Greek cuisine is not a single thing. It is the freshness of just-caught sea bream on a Cycladic quayside. It is the earthiness of wild herbs from a hillside above Kefalonia. It is the sweetness of tomatoes grown in volcanic soil on Santorini, and the brininess of local feta crumbled over a salad in a harbour taverna. Aboard Persefoni, a world-class chef — whose culinary credentials include training at one of Athens’ finest Michelin-recognised restaurants — translates all of this into daily menus of genuine creativity, crafted from whatever the markets and fishermen of the day’s anchorage have to offer.
Every meal is an event. Every ingredient tells you where you are. Every evening at the table is a reason to stay one more day.
Managed with Devotion, Crewed with Excellence
The experience that Persefoni delivers — the seamlessness of it, the attention to the smallest detail, the sense that the yacht has somehow anticipated every need before it was expressed — is the work of Emperio Yachting Alliance, a boutique luxury yacht management agency dedicated to maintaining Persefoni at the absolute pinnacle of the superyacht experience. Under their stewardship, a professional crew of 13 moves through the Greek islands with the knowledge of people who have come to know these waters the way musicians know a piece they have played a thousand times — instinctively, joyfully, and always finding something new.
This is Greece as it was always meant to be experienced — not from a hotel terrace, not from a crowded beach, but from the deck of a vessel whose name belongs to the sea she sails.
The new partnership between Shonan Sunny Side Marina and Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific displayed an SX88 at the 65th Japan International Boat Show.
Hiroaki Hashiba, Chairman, Shonan Sunny Side Marina
Sanlorenzo Japan has been established following a collaboration between Sanlorenzo Asia–Pacific and Shonan Sunny Side Marina, an established marina operator and yacht brokerage based in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo.The new company will provide direct brand representation, bespoke yacht consultancy, technical expertise and lifecycle service support for the Italian shipyard.
Sanlorenzo Japan was officially presented at this year’s Japan International Boat Show, where it staged the country debut of the Sanlorenzo SX88 at Yokohama Bayside Marina, host of the event’s on-water display.
Hiroaki Hashiba, Chairman of Shonan Sunny Side Marina, commented: “Japanese clients place great value on craftsmanship, technical precision and long-term service reliability – qualities that define Sanlorenzo yachts. We are proud to represent such an iconic yacht builder and look forward to supporting the next generation of yacht owners in Japan.”
Founded in 1980, the company operates three marinas including its flagship Shonan Sunny Side Marina, which is located south of Yokohama, on the west side of the Miura Peninsula that separates Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay. It also operates the nearby Hayama Port to the north and Sunny Side Marina Uraga, on the peninsula’s east side, managing a total of over 400 berths.
Daniele Lucà, CEO, Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific
Daniele Lucà, CEO ofSanlorenzo Asia-Pacific, stated: “Japan is a strategic market with strong long-term potential. Its maritime culture, sophisticated clientele and evolving luxury boating sector align closely with Sanlorenzo’s made-to-measure philosophy. Partnering with Shonan Sunny Side Marina allows us to combine Sanlorenzo’s global brand strength with trusted local expertise.”
Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific’s activity in Japan this year includes participation in the third Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit, which will be held in Kobe from May 7-8.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P: The Anatomy of a Split-Seconds Chronograph
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The Patek Philippe Ref. 5370 serves as an open textbook on the manufacture’s split-seconds philosophy — combining technical perfection with pure emotional appeal.
By Sumit Nag
Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P
When Patek Philippe launched the Ref. 5370P — P for platinum — in 2015, and later the Ref. 5370R in rose gold, it positioned the watch very clearly: this was the manufacture’s contemporary, pure split-seconds chronograph, without calendar, without repeater, without distraction.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P
On the wrist, the 5370 is all about proportion and clarity. The 41-millimetre case is thick enough to accommodate the movement and water-resistant yet shaped to sit comfortably, with sculpted lugs and a concave bezel that frames the dial. The dial itself, first in black grand feu enamel and later in deep blue and then brown for the 5370R, is a study in restraint: with applied Breguet numerals, feuille hands, twin recessed registers and a tachymeter scale that hugs the edge without overwhelming legibility.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P
The real story, though, lies behind the sapphire caseback. Ref. 5370 houses the calibre CHR 29-535 PS, a split-seconds evolution of the base CH 29-535 PS. Here, the six base patents (see cover story) are joined by an additional set of refinements for the rattrapante function, drawn from Patek Philippe’s experience with the 5004 and formalised in the development of the 5204.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P
In everyday terms, the wearer experiences a chronograph whose split-seconds operation feels uncannily smooth. Start, stop, split, rejoin and reset all occur without visible stutter or hand quiver, and without the subtle drop in balance amplitude that keen observers sometimes see in earlier rattrapantes. The drive train, tooth profiles and isolator work together to ensure that the chronograph behaves like a single-hand system until the very moment a split is requested.
The 5370 therefore functions as a kind of open textbook on Patek Philippe’s split-seconds thinking. It shows what the manufacture considers essential in a rattrapante: twin column wheels, a horizontal clutch for classical feel, a carefully engineered isolator, optimised tooth geometry and a level of hand-finished steelwork that transforms clamps and levers into decorative objects in their own right. It is also the emotional anchor of the contemporary split-seconds story. Where the 5204 and 5308 integrate the rattrapante into larger mechanical ensembles, the 5370 gives it centre stage.
This story was first seen as part of the WOW #82 Festive 2025 Issue
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The second issue of 2026 includes reviews of yachts by Rossinavi, Benetti, Azimut, Ferretti Yachts, Leopard and Excess, interviews with Bluegame, Nimbus Group, Volvo Penta and Benetti, features on superyachts and dayboats for Asia, Baglietto’s new partnership with Asiamarine and Fraser, and this year’s Rolex China Sea Race.
Yacht Style’s annual ‘Asia Issue’, Issue 88 previews to Southeast Asia Yachting Conference, Yacht Style Awards and Singapore Yachting Festival, all at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in late April, looks ahead May’s Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit in Japan, and presents an overview of shows around the region.
Review: Rossinavi 50m Bel¹
This issue’s cover star, Rossinavi’s all-aluminium 50m Bel¹, is among Reviews. A world premiere at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show, Bel¹ features a curvy exterior by Fulvio De Simoni’s studio, an elegant interior by Enrico Gobbi’s Team for Design, and hands-on owner input.
Review: Benetti B.Now 67M
Benetti’s B.Now 67M series is also in the spotlight with a focus on the lovely Lady Estey, which features the Italian shipyard’s popular Oasis Deck option and a stunning Sinot interior.
Review: Azimut Fly 82
The Reviews section then switches focus to a couple of 80-footers. Azimut’s Fly 82 is styled by Alberto Mancini, features Fabio Fantolino interiors and is the series’ first model to feature the shipyard’s Deck2Deck™ system.
Review: Ferretti Yachts 800
Meanwhile, the Ferretti Yachts 800 completes the design renewal of a Flybridge line designed by Filippo Salvetti with interior options by IdeaeItalia.
Review: Leopard 52
Sailing catamarans then take centre with the super-versatile Leopard 52, the exciting flagship of the brand’s range of sailing catamarans, now bound for Asia following world and US debuts late last year.
Review: Excess 13
Also with new units arriving in Asia-Pacific, the all-new Excess 13 further solidifies the appeal of the Groupe Beneteau brand in a competitive sailing catamaran market.
Feature: Asia-specific superyachts
Three special features focused on the region comprise superyacht builders targeting Asia, dayboats entering the region, and Baglietto’s new chapter following a recent partnership with Asiamarine and Fraser.
Leader: Luca Santella, Bluegame
Interviews include Bluegame founder Luca Santella, Erik Ström of Volvo Penta, Johan Inden and Deputy CEO Christina Evans of Nimbus Group, and Angel Zhou and Matthew Walford, Benetti’s leading lights across Asia-Pacific.
Racing: Rolex China Sea Race
The Racing section includes coverage of this year’s Rolex China Sea Race and the first three Rolex SailGP events of the year, held between Australia and New Zealand.
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Asia debuts for two Azimut superyachts in Hong Kong.
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The Grande 30M and Magellano 30M made their regional debuts at the glamorous Azimut Hong Kong Rendezvous.
Marine Italia Asia hosted the Azimut Hong Kong Rendezvous at Lantau Yacht Club, welcoming more than 200 yacht-owners and guests – many arriving aboard their own yachts – for an afternoon and evening celebration of Italian design, performance and lifestyle.
The rendezvous unfolded from a sunlit afternoon into a luminous evening, uniting the worlds of yachting, high-performance supercars and luxury lifestyle in an unforgettable setting.
At the heart of the event were the Asia premieres of the Azimut Grande 30M (click for Review)and Magellano 30M (click for Review), which were accompanied by the Hong Kong premiere of the Magellano 60, and a Fly 78 and Fly 62 for an impressive on-water presentation. Guests explored the yachts throughout the afternoon, guided by the Marine Italia Asia team.
On land, luxury partner SPS Global set the tone with a supercar display featuring the Pagani Utopia Roadster and Apollo IE, while Garmin elevated the atmosphere with an immersive audio experience and Amante curated a refined cigar lounge.
Across the marina, guests enjoyed handcrafted cocktails, live jazz, violin and dance performances, along with an energetic DJ set that carried the celebration late into the evening.
Jad Zakkak Migliorini, Azimut’s Chief Marketing Officer, attended from Italy. “Azimut was the first luxury yacht brand introduced to Asia, 40 years ago,” he said. “Four decades later, it’s a pleasure to join all of you here to celebrate this incredible occasion of Asia’s first Azimut Grande 30M and Magellano 30M unveiling in Hong Kong.”
Paul Grange, Marine Italia Asia’s co-founder and COO, said: “This 2026 Azimut Hong Kong Rendezvous is the largest event we have held for some time and probably our best so far. With 17 yachts and over 200 guests in attendance, the atmosphere was amazing.
“Lantau Yacht Club proved to be the perfect setting with guests enjoying a relaxed afternoon on the yachts followed by wonderful sunset cocktails and a delightful barbecue on the yacht club lawn.
“With our luxury partners from SPS Global and Amante, it was truly a luxury event in perfect alignment with the Azimut yachting lifestyle. We are very grateful to all our clients, friends and partners for making it such a wonderful day.”
Marine Italia Asia confirmed that the Azimut Fly 78 and Magellano 60 are available from stock, and open for Yacht Share for more flexibility in ownership. Marine Italia Asia is Azimut’s exclusive official distributor for Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong-China, Taiwan and Singapore.
Organisers expect more than 70 boats in the water at the April 23-26 show, with over 50 berths booked two months ahead as the region’s leading dealerships and shipyard representatives firmed up their displays.
Closer to the show’s start date, superyachts are expected to be confirmed by international brokerage houses with staff and offices in the region.
Boat Lagoon Yachting will again be exhibiting by the marina’s main entrance and should offer visitors a powerful first impression of the four-day show.
Southeast Asia’s largest dealership plans to exhibit a Princess Y95 – the British shipyard’s current ‘joint-flagship’ – alongside a Princess X80 and Princess F65, as well as a Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1295 Fly.
At the other end of Dock E, Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific and Simpson Marine – who have offices on Quayside Isle, overlooking the show’s in-water exhibition area – expect to again display multiple Sanlorenzo and Bluegame motoryachts. Their provisional line-up included a Sanlorenzo SD118, the second-largest model in the Italian shipyard’ssemi-displacement series, as well as a Sanlorenzo SX100 andBluegame’s BGX60.
Azimut is set to have a strong presence with a Seadeck 7 (71ft), Fly 62 and Magellano 60 exhibited by Marine Italia Asia, the Italian shipyard’s dealer in Hong Kong, Macau, southern China, Taiwan and Singapore.
The show’s strong ‘Made in Italy’ presence continues with inland builder Absolute, whose display could include a Navetta 64, Navetta 53 and Navetta 52.
Gulf Craft Group, led by CEO Erwin Bamps, plans to have an on-water stand alongside an in-water display led in size by one or two Nomad yachts from 70-101ft and potentially including models from the UAE shipyard’s Majesty, Oryx and SilverCat brands.
Sunreef Yachts hopes to display one of its luxury sailing catamarans, either a 60 or 80, as the Poland-based shipyard with an additional production facility in the UAE continues to promote its semi-custom multihulls in Asia.
From UK, Sunseeker’s presence could be fronted by a Manhattan 68 and Manhattan 55, displayed by DCH Marine.
The fast-growing Asia-Pacific dealership also represents Saxdor, with the Finnish brand’s boats set to include the Asia premiere of the 340 GTWA walkaround along with the enclosed 400 GTC and open 320 GTO.
Asiamarine, another thriving regional dealership, is set to have a wide style of boats, potentially ranging from a Galeon 440 Fly motoryacht to a Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 sailing monohull and a Lagoon 51 sailing catamaran.
Leopard Catamarans could host up to three Asia premieres, with the brand staging the continental debut of the 2026 edition of its flagship 53 Powercat, which features a host of upgrades including the aft cockpit’s new ‘Alfresco’ modular furniture option.
Depending on shipping, the Leopard line-up could also include the Leopard 46 and 52 sailing catamarans, which would both also be Asia debuts.
Aquila will boost the show’s powercat presence, with Thailand-based dealer Primus Marine planning to exhibit the brand’s 54 Yacht and 42 Yacht flybridge inboard models, as well as a 42 Coupe outboard cruiser, having staged the latter’s Asia debut in Phuket earlier this year.
An Excess 13 could also be among new models at the show, just a year after the model’s world premiere in France. The sailing catamaran is set to be exhibited by Pro Sail Asia, the new Singapore dealer for Excess, in cooperation with Primus Marine, the French brand’s Thailand dealer.
A Prestige M48 multihull motoryacht and a Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 sail cat will be displayed by Asia Yachting, while a Greenline 45 Fly (hybrid), Greenline 48 Fly (diesel) and an Axopar 37 will be exhibited by Derani Yachts.
UX Marine – with two of its three owners based in Singapore – will again exhibit and showcase models from its Noordic line of dayboats. Oceanwalker is returning as an exhibitor, while fellow Chinese shipyard Moon Ocean is set to make its Singapore debut.
On land, JP Morgan Private Bank is back as the Official Bank Partner of the show, while Damen Yachting reaffirms its support as a major sponsor and again presents the Superyacht Lounge, following the Dutch superyacht builder’s positive experience last year.
New features this year include an invitation-only VIP experience, with buyers invited to exclusive VIP luncheons and cocktail receptions aboard a superyacht, where they will network with ultra-high-net-worth guests and enjoy bespoke culinary presentations by private chefs.
The Asia Yachting Private Yacht Show in Club Marina Cove was held over three days and featured motoryachts from four brands.
The Asia Yachting Private Yacht Show was held in glorious weather at Club Marina Cove in March. Visitors to the three-day event were able to visit yachts from four brands: a Fountaine Pajot MY6 flybridge power catamaran, Prestige 590 flybridge monohull, Oceania 45WA monohull cruiser and Four Winns HD240 wake boat.
“We couldn’t have asked for better weather, and it was wonderful catching up with our clients in such a relaxed, easygoing setting. Without the usual bustling boat show crowds, we loved having the time to walk the docks with guests, enjoy the sunshine, and really chat about upcoming boating plans,” Asia Yachting stated.
“While the boats on display turned heads, the real buzz right now is the pre-summer rush. We currently have some brokerage deals actively underway. It’s exciting to see our clients moving quickly to secure their dream yachts before the sunny season fully hits.”
The Aquila 50ES is part of the catamaran builder’s display of both sailing and power models at this year’s International Multihull Show in France.
Aquila 50ES
Aquila has announced that the Aquila 50 Sail will make its Europe debut as part of afour-vessel line-up at this year’s International Multihull Show, which will be held in La Grande Motte on the south coast of France from April 22-26. Show organisers already expect 52 sailing and 22 power multihulls, following last year’s introduction of a dedicated powercat zone.
Aquila is a world leader in powercats and last year announced it was developing a range of sailing catsdesigned by long-term collaborator J&J Design of Slovenia. The range started with the 50 Sail, which had its world premiere at this year’s Miami International Boat Show in February.
The unit on show in La Grande Motte will feature Aquila’s Hybrid Ocean Drive option and is known as the 50ES (electric sail). Signature features include stairs from the flybridge to the bow, a solid foredeck, and four to six cabins, each with a private entrance and en-suite bathroom.
Aquila 50 Yacht
Aquila’s powercats on display at La Grande Motte comprise the 50 Yacht, 46 Coupe and 32 Sport. A certified Category A, offshore-capable model, the 50 Yacht is part of Aquila’s flybridge powercat range and features ‘explorer’ styling. Standout features include an expansive flybridge, bridge-to-bow stairs, flexible sunpads in the foredeck, a bar in the cockpit and up to four cabins below.
The 46 Coupe is the larger of two models that launched Aquila’s line of enclosed cruisers last year, while the 32 Sport is part of the brand’s original line of open outboard cruisers.
Aquila 46 Coupe
Jean Raas, Chief Product Officer at Aquila Catamarans and CEO of Aquila USA, commented: “It is always a pleasure to exhibit at the International Multihull Show. We return with an exciting and varied line up. The line-up caters to a range of buyers, so whatever your passion is and however you enjoy time on the water, Aquila has a solution on display at the International Multihull Show.”
Rolex Swan Cup 2026 set for record-breaking edition
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As Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary, organisers of the 23rd Rolex Swan Cup expect an enormous fleet ranging from ClubSwan 28s to Swan 128s.
A record-breaking 120-plus Swan yachts are expected to compete in the 23rd Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo from September 14-19 as Nautor Swan continues to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The 36ft Tarantella (Swan 36-001), the first yacht built by the Finnish shipyard founded by Pekka Koskenkylä in 1966, is among early entries following her meticulous restoration.
Be Cool, hull one of current flagship Swan 128, is also lined up for the event, while the model’s second hull, due to launch in May, is also expected to compete in Sardinia. The first new Swan 80, due to launch this spring, is also among upcoming yachts expected to join the large and diverse fleet.
Tarantella, the first Swan 36, beside Be Cool, the first Swan 128
Hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), the event will feature three racing divisions. ClubSwan Racing section will be represented by ClubSwan 28, 36, 42, 43 and 50 models, and the Swan 45 class. ClubSwan Spirit is a division designed for owners wanting to compete without racing optimisation, while ClubSwan Legacy is for historic Swan yachts by German Frers, Sparkman & Stephens and Ron Holland.
Alongside the racing, social events will be held every day, with highlights including the prestigious Owners’ Dinner and the iconic Rolex Crew Party.
Giovanni Pomati, CEO of Nautor Swan, owned by Sanlorenzo, stated: “The story of Swan is written on the passion, vision and dedication of its owners, sailors, employees, designers, partners and boatbuilders.
“As part of the ClubSwan family, we celebrate our heritage while looking ahead, ready to write the next chapter of this remarkable journey. We are proud to continue it together with Rolex and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, whose enduring partnership has been an integral part of our history.”
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda has hosted the Rolex Swan Cup since 1980 and hosts a full calendar of international events including the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup (September 6-12), just ahead of the week-long Swan spectacular.
Andrea Recordati, Commodore of Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, commented: “The 23rd edition of the Rolex Swan Cup promises to be especially significant as the shipyard celebrates its 60th anniversary. We are pleased that the longstanding collaboration between Rolex, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Nautor Swan continues, and look forward to joining in the celebrations together with the large fleet of participants.
“Since its very first edition, the Rolex Swan Cup has been defined by its family spirit, with owners and crews returning to the waters of the Costa Smeralda and the La Maddalena Archipelago not only to race in a unique setting but above all to come together. We are ready to welcome the great Swan family to enjoy a very special week, united in the spirit of sailing and friendship.”
Odisea is the shipyard’s first design collaboration with British studio RWD and was soon spotted in London after leaving Germany.
Photos: Ruben Griffioen
Lürssen has delivered the 78.2m motoryacht Odisea to her new owner, with the yacht spotted in London days after leaving Germany on her maiden voyage. Designed inside and out by RWD, and built under the project name Ace 21, the superyacht represents the first collaboration between the German shipyard and the British design studio.
Peter Lürssen, Lürssen’s CEO, stated: “Every yacht we build asks something new of us. Working with RWD on Odisea allowed us to push new boundaries in both engineering and arrangement. The result is a yacht designed entirely around modern life at sea. She is a proud addition to our fleet.”
RWD commented: “The collaboration between RWD and Lürssen has been driven by mutual respect, the client’s vision and a shared ambition for excellence. The result is a yacht that speaks to quiet confidence, considered design and truly elegant liveability.”
According to Lürssen, the exterior profile of Odisea is characterised by “a vertical bow and purposeful lines”, combined with “expansive glazing” that “dissolves traditional architectural boundaries”.
The shipyard revealed that the interiors of the 2,397GT yacht feature natural tones, soft woods and pale marble for an “understated yet warm” palette, with curated artworks adding finishing touches.
Odisea’s design stands out for its flexible spaces. The sundeck includes a jacuzzi, drinks bar, fire pit and dining area for up to 20 guests,and can transform from an open-air entertaining space to an enclosed skylounge. On the main deck, the glass-encased ‘Beach House’ space is also openable on three sides.
Described by the yard as designed for “family-oriented living”, Odiseafeatures a sports court adaptable for basketball, pickleball, yoga or pilates. There are also two outdoor cinemas, a teak-lined swimming pool and a watersports area equipped for activities such as diving and fishing.
Following Lürssen’s modern design protocols, Odisea has been fitted with a compact exhaust with a patented SCR system to significantly reduce NOx emissions while underway.
Lürssen is currently working on a second collaboration with RWD – the 102.4m Project Jassj – which is also due for delivery later this year.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P
