Roberto Cavalli has hosted an ongoing bash aboard his luxury yacht since the beginning of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival last week, welcoming celebrities like Princess Charlene of Monaco, Uma Thurman, Kylie Minogue, Erin Heatherton, Alessandra Ambrosio, Sharon Stone, Olivia Palermo, Irina Shayk, Cara Delevigne, Georgia May Jagger and Karolina Kurkova.

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King Juan Carlos has chosen to sell his $27M super yacht ‘Fortuna’ as Spain faces recession and record lows in unemployment (27%). ‘Fortuna’ boasts 136ft and costs over 20,000 euros to fill, a steep number for government spending in a time of crisis. Due to criticism over the yacht, he asked the National Heritage to release the asset. According to HuffPost, the royal family was in great standing with the people of Spain until severe welfare cuts and exorbitant personal spending.

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Ghost Yachts recently launched a new 55m superyacht: The Ghost G180F Superyacht. Complete with sports-yacht performance, high efficiency features, and a streamlined design by Stefano Carugno of Gloss Design, the superyacht ensures a smooth trip in style.

Bjorn Moonen of Ghost Yachts tells SuperYachts: “The development of the Ghost G180F was an extensive and demanding task. Given her size, volumetric limitations and low weight we were exploring unchartered territory. We managed to create a yacht that has personality, is entertaining but also takes the environment and total cost of ownership into consideration. We made an ambitious, super-sleek and sophisticated superyacht that will certainly claim its own spot in the industry.”

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In the yacht world, it’s important to have the most luxurious design features and amenities. Besides a sleek exterior and interior, the most important thing about a yacht is what lies within: the engine. While Roman Abramovich and Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud are all for size and price, the world’s fastest superyacht, ‘World is Not Enough,’ boasts a top speed of 70 knots.

The Millenium 140 leaves other yachts in her size category in the dust, featuring an aluminum superstructure, audo-visual system, two Paxman 18-Cylinder main diesel engines and twin TF80 Lycombing turbines.

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Haute Time is proud to announce the kick-off of Timepiece Madness 2013, a voter-driven contest where the top timepieces in haute horlogerie compete against each other to determine the hautest watch of 2013. The contest kicks off tonight, May 15, with the first three elimination rounds taking place from May 15-18. The competition really heats up with the Quarter-Finals (May 20), the Semi-Finals (May 22), and the Finals (May 24).

Haute Time managing editor Seth Semilof said “I myself am a huge watch enthusiast, and wanted to share the incredible watches I discovered at SIHH and BaselWorld this year with our readers. So we selected our 64 favorite new pieces from this year, and we’re going to let our readers fight it out to have their favorite piece selected as the best new watch,” Semilof explained. “I’m very excited to see which watch our readers pick. I have a few favorites of my own, so I’ll be keeping a close eye on the competition!”

Last year the Audemars Piguet Extra Thin Royal Oak Limited Edition took home the title. This year, all the top brands, from Patek Philippe to Richard Mille, TAG Heuer, Breguet, Chopard and more, will go toe-to-toe in our tournament-style competition. In each bracket, two watches will face off, and the watch with the most votes will move on to the next round.

“After the huge success of the debut of Timepiece Madness last year, we were very excited to launch this year’s competition. Haute Time makes reading about watches fun, and since most of our readers are avid watch collectors, they’re very passionate about voting for their favorite pieces,” Haute Living co-publisher Kamal Hotchandani said. “The competition also provides a great platform for haute horlogerie brands to get worldwide exposure.”

To vote for your favorite watch and to follow the fierce competition, visit Timepiece Madness 2013 now!

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Bravo will soon host a series about the super yachts that transport stars around the world to exclusive locations. The focus? Not the stars you might think. The show features the crew of these luxury yachts, giving light to the stories of the crew members that make chartered yachts run smoothly. Specifically, ‘Below Deck’ will feature the crew members of the “Honor” yacht. Get ready for all the best gossip when this show airs July 1st. View the trailer on Entertainment Weekly.

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Benetti Yachts recently unveiled the superyacht Checkmate at the Darsena Italia Basin. The boat’s stunning exterior features a navy blue hull, sporty design, modern-yet-classic elegance and a spacious interior.

Checkmate’s interior color palette features cream, brown, gold and off-white, giving the space a traditional luxurious feel. With an aft bar, lounge spaces, a games table, jacuzzi, sky lounge, accommodations for 10-12, al fresco dining area and large deck space, this vessel is the perfect option for a luxury getaway.

Photos courtesy of Super Yacht Times

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Italian Wider Yachts recently confirmed the first sale of the Wider 150’. The super yacht features cutting-edge aluminum design, a bow-seated diesel electric propulsion system, 33’ tender and spa/swimming pool.

The 150’ has a 4,250-mile range at 13 knots and can reach a top speed of 19 knots.

Photo courtesy of Super Yacht Times

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Icon of Italian Elegance Meets Miami Style- Riva 75 Super to cruise Top Haute 100 Members

Riva, the most iconic Italian yacht brand, will be showcasing its Riva 75′ Venere Super during the grand opening of Cipriani in Downtown Miami and the Miami Haute 100 VIP Dinner Thursday, May 9^th.  To learn more about the Riva 75′ Venere or Riva Yachts Fleet, please visit Ferrettigroupamerica.com

Photo Gallery Below: Epitome of Italian Style- Riva 75′ Super

The Riva 75’ Venere Super is one of the most globally appreciated models produced by the world renowned Riva shipyard. The innovative styling of this yacht is a true toast to Italian culture and can be appreciated from its eye catching exterior to exceptionally well spaced interiors. To learn more about the Riva 75′ Venere or Riva Yachts range please visit Ferrettigroupamerica.com

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Hamptons frequenter Zefira won 2011’s World Super Yacht award for Best Sailing Yacht, Best Nautical Design and Best Sailing Yacht 45+ meters. A product of firms Fitzroy, Tessier and Dubois, the aluminum vessel stretches 163 ft. and boasts a cruising speed of 13.5 knots (max power 15).  The super yacht also features a 1400 horsepower engine, three guest cabins, a main sail mast with 5 spreaders and other incredible features.

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