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Abramovich’s Eclipse Megayacht
The world’s biggest and safest yacht ever built in the history of mankind has made a preliminary launch, after two years of secrecy at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. The 170-meter Eclipse is owned by Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich, who lost more than half of his fortune this past year, dropping to [...] read more |
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The Aquiva: Dubai’s Floating Hotel On the Thames
Just in time for the 2012 Olympics in Britain, Dubai developers plan to unveil the world’s largest floating hotel. The Aquiva will be the kingdom’s answer to Britain’s decommissioned Queen Elizabeth 2, which now meanders above the waters of Dubai’s touristy palm-shaped islands. |
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Feadship
Feadship America is the undisputed leader in luxury megayachts. Visit the Royal van Lent Shipyard and witness the masters at work. Climb aboard the brand new Trident, hull 800 just released, or anticipate the finish of hull 801 due for delivery in 2010. Among the works are hull 802, 803 and 804, part of the [...] read more |
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The Ocean Seven is Going on Sale
Oceanfast’s recently refurbished 174-foot Ocean Seven is sinking its price. Designed by Jon Bannenberg in 1994, this yacht now offers the addition of a second spa hot tub, on a new deck lounging area, located towards the front of the craft. The sun and bridge deck have been refurbished, boasting the exquisite teak floors seen [...] read more |
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The Luxury of Hybrid
This sleek vessel wasn’t made for superheroes or for fighting off bad guys. This is the 47-foot, eco-friendly Code X Luxury Hybrid Yacht, built by Swiss yacht company Code-X in Meggen on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. |
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Paul Allen’s Octopus
You can use all the adjectives you want to describe Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s 414-foot Octopus yacht, but whatever you choose, it’s sure to be an understatement. The vessel is among the world’s largest privately owned yachts and, at $10.5 billion in value, there is absolutely no question that this megayacht is well-suited for a [...] read more |
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New Infinity Symbol Inspired Yacht
For seafaring denizens looking for something far grander than a traditional yacht profile to take with them on the water, Schöpfer Yachts has unveiled yet another boldly designed superyacht that doesn’t accentuate its hard lines and angles. Instead, the Infintas proudly shows off its loops and curves to reveal a daring, yet sophisticated ship. |
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Oculus
People have been spotted riding a new fish in the sea. But don’t worry, you won’t get wet on this one. It is the brand new and first of its kind, Oculus luxury yacht. Designed by E. Kevin Schopfer of Schopfer Yachts, this 250-foot vessel is structured like a blue whale with a reverse bow [...] read more |
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Dana Point Habor Boat Show
The Dana Point Harbor Boat Show concluded this past Sunday in Orange County, California and by all accounts, the turnout was not as far off as originally expected. In years past the number of visitors could run anywhere from 8,000 to 10,000 and show chairman Brian Dunn expected large numbers again for this year’s ninth [...] read more |
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Mega-Eco-Friendly-Yachts
While megayachts, unlike their sailing counterparts, may not be high-up on the “green” scale, with mega-fuel consumption being one of their attributes, a trend towards environmentally friendly yachting is emerging. The new Soliloquy is taking this trend to the next level. Designed by Alastair Callender of Coventry University, the yacht will get its power from [...] read more |
