Motor yachts

Emirati billionaire Abdulla al-Futtaim’s superyacht has become the latest luxurious vessel to anchor off Turkey’s southwestern resort town of Bodrum. Click through for the story in photos...

Feadship has launched the 47-metre Project 697 for an experienced owner keen to revisit the classic era of Feadship motoryachts while enjoying a rich range of cutting-edge on board facilities.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar arrived in the Greek island of Skiathos yesterday for a few days’ vacation. His arrival became known after his famous yacht, “Al Mirqab”, which is one of the largest motor yachts ever built, was seen moored on Maratha Beach, under the iconic Skiathos Pallas Hotel.

During a private event held in Fort Lauderdale, Benetti has previewed its new Mediterraneo 116' Oli, first model of the Mediterraneo 116' line.

The Owner of YN 17850 (aka Project Nova) christened his new yacht HOME during a ceremony at the facility in Oss.

Oceanco's outstanding project JUBILEE, with striking exterior styling by Lobanov Design, grand interior by Sorgiovanni Designs and owner's representation by Burgess, is the largest yacht ever built in the Netherlands.

Few people have seen or even know about the luxury yachts have been choosing the zones of Perama, Elefsina or Halkida for repairs, maintenance or even construction in recent years. These are mega yachts that rank high on the list of the world's biggest and most luxurious recreational vessels.

Super-yacht Ocean Victory which belongs to Russian billionaire Viktor Rashnikov arrived in the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. The “floating palace” which can comfortably accommodate 26 guests and 50 crew members had docked in Greek islands of Rhodes and Paros before reaching Mykonos.

Luxury motor yacht Alexander, originally purchased by Greek shipping tycoon John S. Latsis, is now for sale marking the end of an era. The yacht has welcomed royal guests from Buckingham palace such as Prince Charles and Lady Di and the world’s most powerful statesmen such as Mikhail Gorbachev, George Bush and even Hollywood legends like John Travolta.

The most luxury and perhaps the most expensive yacht is docked at popular Psarou beach of the cosmopolitan Greek island of Mykonos: the A yacht which belongs to Russian tycoon Andrey Melnichenko.

The A yacht is a luxury yacht designed by Philippe Starck and Martin Francis and constructed by Blohm + Voss at the HDW shipyard in Kiel, Germany.