Superyacht builder Kingship is set to reveal details about cutting-edge new designs at the Monaco Yacht Show. The Hong Kong shipyard is working with Donald Starkey and Azure Naval Architects in the design and development of a 156-foot megayacht. The profile reflects a striking yet subtle juxtaposition of classic and futuristic lines. While plumb bow hull design is a recent trend, it actually originated in classic commuter yacht design.

The plumb bow, circular port lights on the forward main deck and sweeping sheer line are reminiscent of the Golden Age of yachting. These elements integrated with a very futuristic dynamism of exterior styling succeed in producing what Kingship terms a “modern gentleman’s yacht”.

The general arrangement features six suites, spacious lounges and plentiful deck spaces for entertaining including a partially shaded sun deck with a bar/dining area and sizeable Jacuzzi on the forward sunning area.

Kingship also raises the bar on efficient long-range explorers, an increasingly popular alternative to the classic white yacht. The HT116’Explorer reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots with a 7,000Nm range. Two additional models in the series, a 148-footer and an 87-footer, are new versions that vary little other than in size. All three incorporate a novel stabilization system at anchor based on two non-retractable fins.

Feadship anticipates making a big splash at their debut at the Cannes International Yacht and Boat Show this September 8-13, with plans to reveal the newest build in the SL39 modular series, the 128-foot luxury charter yacht GO.

GO is a superb Feadship charter yacht featuring stylish interiors, a variety of outdoor living areas and an extremely attentive crew. The pre-determined hull construction, technical systems and equipment of the series insure extraordinary seaworthy capability synonymous with the brand. Completely customized above the waterline, modern interiors are characterized by bright spaces and a relaxing earth-tone palette.

Among the notable features that contribute to make GO an exquisite charter yacht is the clever flexibility of space. The modular sofa in the main salon rotates to enjoy panoramic ocean views aft or a flick on the state-of-the-art entertainment system. On the lower deck, two of the four guest suites can be reconfigured as full-beam VIP suites. The bridge deck features adaptable seating and a quadruple sliding door that joins interior and exterior areas.

After debuting in Cannes, GO will join larger Feadship yachts on display at the Monaco show. Currently for sale, GO is available for summer charter in the Mediterranean and winter in the Caribbean. This exciting luxury yacht promises to be extremely popular on the charter circuit, especially over the holidays. Contact a Boatbookings professional now to reserve this splendid yacht for an incomparable yachting experience.

LOA: 128’

Beam: 30’

Draft: 9’

Fuel: 10,568 GAL.

Water: 3,170 Gal.

Engines: MTU 12V 2000 M70

Maximum speed: 14 knots

Guests: 10 in 5 cabins

Crew: 7

Just launched from Feadship Royal Van Lent, SIRIUS is destined to make a serious splash on the superyacht charter circuit. SIRIUS, the fourth in the F45 Vantage custom series, incorporates impressive styling and features that make it an optimal choice for the discriminating charter client.

Interior design by Sinot Design Associates features classic art deco styling in a modern context. Clean lines and contrasting woods define spaces and create a stylish beach house ambiance that is elegant yet understated.

Innovative architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects positions five spacious suites with on the main deck. The full-beam master suite has an unusual 10’6” central ceiling capped by a skylight. Four ensuite staterooms are equipped with queen size beds that can be converted to twins. Over-size windows provide superb views and flood these private areas, including bathrooms, with natural light. The main-deck office features a full-size Murphy bed for additional accommodation.

Charters guests will especially enjoy many outdoor options on SIRIUS, from dining al fresco on the decks to a plethora of watersports activities from the boathouse platform. The Jacuzzi forward on the sundeck offers a perfect place for sun worshippers to relax and enjoy panoramic views.

This beautifully engineered and executed yacht is just one example of the many extraordinary luxury yachts available from Boatbookings.com. Please contact a Boatbookings charter professional to reserve the perfect yacht for you and your guests. Prepare to experience the ultimate vacation.

LOA: 146’6”

Beam: 30’2”

Draft: 8’10”

Fuel: 10,500 GAL.

Water: 2,600 GAL.

Engines: 2 x MTU 12V2000M70

Maximum speed: 14.5 knots

Range: Transatlantic

Stabilizers: VT Naiad Marine zero-speed

Sri Lanka’s English newspaper, the Sunday Observer, highlighted plans to promote yacht chartering from the island’s cities of Galle and Colombo. In a brief interview with the country’s Deputy Minister of Ports and Aviation, Dayasritha Tissera, it appears that the government is enthusiastic about immediate investment in the marine sector.

The South Asian island country, located about 20 miles off the southern coast of India, is a destination of primal forests, pristine beaches, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural traditions. The Ministry hopes to entice both local and foreign tourists to depart from hotel stays and embark on “luxury boat safaris” to destinations around the exotic island. To this end, Tissera outlined plans to purchase four luxury yachts with four to six cabins, suitable for up to 20 guests.

The Ministry also wants to launch a luxury passenger liner yacht service to connect the harbors of Colombo, Trincomalee, Kankesanturai and Galle, with extended service to neighboring India. Plans also include construction of a first-class yachting center and marina in the old port area of Galle.

The Ministry is undertaking these initiatives with confidence that the now peaceful country’s lighter security restrictions will enable passenger travel unencumbered by red tape. The Ministry has set a November goal for the luxury yacht launch, however exact dates remain uncertain. Perhaps this is because, according to Tissera, the Ministry is presently seeking investors for the projects.

The newest project from Heesen Yachts, in build for Mr. And Mrs. Heesen, is a steel-hull, full-displacement yacht designed for transoceanic adventure. The general arrangement and interior design of the yacht present an exciting departure from the norm. While guest suites occupy their traditional position on the lower deck, the Owner’s suite is secluded on the upper deck for privacy and tranquility, especially important when cruising with younger members of the extended family. To the delight of the children, forward on the main deck is a dedicated media and games room with panoramic views.

The design firm of Bannenberg & Rowell employs an imaginative combination of styles that result in strikingly modern interiors. The company is known for merging various styles and materials for an eclectic effect that while ultra contemporary is practical and inviting. Influenced by 20th Century industrial Dutch design and optical geometrics, interior spaces impart an urban futuristic flair that is a clean departure from traditional yacht interiors. Boatbloggings will continue to track the progress of this yacht, scheduled for delivery in spring of 2012, which promises to be well worth watching!

LOA: 154’

Beam: 29’

Draft: 9.3’

Maximum speed: 15.5 knots

Range at 12 knots: 4,000 Nm

Engines: 2x MTU 8V 4000 M70 diesel

Exterior Design: Omega Architects

Interior Design: Bannenberg & Rowell

Photo Credit: Heesen Yachts

Oceanco continues to push the envelope with futuristic superyacht designs distinguished by never-before-seen features and environmentally conscious engineering. Designed by Russian prodigy Igor Lobanov, Oceanco’s 280’ Project Y708 is no exception.

The ultramodern profile is intended to impart a sense of motion, even when the yacht is at rest, an illusion attributed to the aesthetic continuity of the elegantly angular, beveled superstructure. Exterior spaces include a magnificent 20’ x 12’ infinity pool that converts to a helipad, a feature first introduced in 2007 on Oceanco’s award-winning 267’ Alpha Nero, currently available for charter through Boatbookings.com.

Among many spectacular architectural features on Y708 are private guest balconies on each deck and owner’s compartments that incorporate two private decks with whirlpool and sunbathing area, bedroom suite, salon and study. Sweeping aft decks that include a beach club with guest sea terrace further expand voluminous interior spaces characteristic of Oceanco’s “Y-series”.

In the last decade Oceanco has launched several distinguished yachts acclaimed for both innovative architectural design and cutting edge technology. At the Asia Boating Awards this May, Oceanco’s fourth in the “Y-series” 280’ Vibrant Curiosity was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht. Among her many notable features is a three story sweeping vertical expanse of glass amidships.

Oceanco Yachts in the Y-series earn a place among the world’s top 100 superyachts, including charter yachts 262’ Amevi (Y701), 267’ Alfa Nero (Y702) and 245’ Anastasia (Y703), each designed to accommodate 12 guests. Please contact Boatbookings.com for charter information on these spectacular superyachts, and continue to check boatbloggings.com for updates on Project Y708, scheduled for delivery in 2012.

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Specifications:

LOA: 280 ft

Beam: 49 ft

Draft Full Load: 13 ft

Fuel: 73,968 Gal. Engines: 2 x MTU 20V 4000

Stabilizers: Rolls-Royce retractable zero-speed stabilization

Although a relative newcomer in the shipbuilding business, Dunya Yachts is certain to command significant attention at their Monaco Yacht Show display this year. Cutting-edge designs from the yard include a 213’ eco yacht, designed to incorporate the latest trends in green technology, two 236’ yachts under construction and a 289-footer in the works.

236′ Red Square has a voluminous six-deck floor plan with notable features that include a health and beauty spa, a sea-level gymnasium, a sizeable swimming pool, sweeping 50-foot balconies and a dedicated owner’s deck. Interiors by celebrated designer Alberto Pinto juxtapose modernism with Old World elegance to achieve a plush yet vibrant style. Also under construction at the yard is 236’ Warrior, described with even greater interior volume. Both yachts are scheduled for launch next year.

Visually even more radical is 289′ Blade, an appropriate monicker given her dramatic axe-bow. The design represents a collaboration between Dunya Yachts and renowned Ken Freivokh Design. The use of unprecedented amounts of glass results in a daring profile and stunning, ultramodern interiors. A triple-height glass atrium, all-glass swimming pool, seamless panoramic windows and seven guest suites that can be converted to create additional cabins are a few of Blade’s innovative features.

Dunya Yachts is located in Istanbul Turkey, a country that has witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade in yacht design, build and repair. The well-equipped shipyard sprawls over 330,000 square feet including sheds, construction halls and boasts the only climate-controlled dry dock in the country. The shipyard exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show will be situated at stand QC13 on the Quai Chicane. Please contact Esra Tarlan PR & Marketing of Dunya Yachts for additional information.

The Cannes Festival de la Plaisance (Cannes Boat Show) this September provides a wonderful opportunity to see many fabulous yachts on display. Among them will be Heesen Yachts’ ninth in the 3700 series, MY Willpower. The yacht, styled by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, derives a particularly impressive presence form her streamlined profile and lustrous Super Jet Black hull.

The goal of interior designer Gabriel Bernardi of was to create a timeless sense of style through the use of interior elements reminiscent of classic yachts. He states, “My inspiration for this interior and most of my interiors in general, is this incredibly sophisticated era between the two world wars, where style and entertainment took position over outward displays of wealth. Craftsmanship, style, beauty and above all charm were important ingredients to life and people had an aesthetic appreciation and were rarely vulgar.”

Although unusual in contemporary interiors, classic yachts featured freestanding furniture that could be rearranged to accommodate varying social situations, from business meetings to cocktail parties. Bernardi reintroduces this functionality with the same high-level sophistication and quality craftsmanship found on storied vessels of the mid-war period.

Despite MY Willpower’s retro aura it is a thoroughly modern yacht. The owner’s suite, located on the main deck, and four guest cabins are located on the lower deck, are beautifully appointed with convenient amenities and ample storage. Exterior social areas include the spacious sundeck with sitting area, wet bar and spa pool. Powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines, MY Willpower can slice through waves at a speedy 31 knots. In addition, VT Naiad, Active trim tab stabilization helps to insure a smooth ride.

LOA: 122’4”

Beam: 24’7”

Draft: 7’2”

Maximum speed: 31 knots

Range: 2,000 nm @ 12 knots

Fuel: 8,700 Gal.

Water: 2,100 Gal.

Hull type: twin screw, hard chine, semi-displacement

Hull and superstructure material: aluminum

Photo Credits: profile René Keuvelaar – shed Dick Holthuis

We will be blogging all the news from the Cannes Boat Show – and if you plan to be there and would like to look at specific charter yachts, please feel free to contact us – we’d love to meet you!

Moonen Shipyard reaches new lengths in undertaking construction of the elegant Moonen 133, their largest build to date, that is scheduled to debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2012. The modified long-range explorer yacht is easily recognizable as a Moonen progeny, combining traditional features within a modern context.

The overall design created by the Moonen design team, in collaboration with René van der Velden, gracefully succeeds in overcoming some unique design challenges. For example, the owner, an experienced yachtsman and a repeat Moonen client, wished for long-range capabilities yet ability to access smaller areas with a shallow draft.

Another design challenge was to house and launch the owner’s personal two-man submarine as safely and efficiently as possible. The solution was to store the submarine on deck and to launch with a hydraulic ramp, creating a space that then converts to a voluminous swim platform. Another notable design feature places the tender on the wheelhouse deck to be launched either to port or starboard via a centerline crane.

Spacious interiors include six guest cabins with a full-beam master suite and social areas that feature oversized windows for spectacular views. The owner has again chosen to work with Artline for stylish interiors that will likely be elegantly contemporary. The Moonen 133’ is designed and built as a family yacht, making it the perfect option for future family charters. In the meantime, please visit Boatbookings.com to charter your ideal yacht today!

Moonen 133 Sophia III

LOA: 133’

Beam: 29’

Draft: 7’8”

Fuel: 11,348 GAL.

Water: 2,639 GAL.

Engines: 2 x Cat C32 DI-TTA Acert MKIII

Maximum Speed: 14.5 knots

Cruising Speed: 12 knots

Range: 5,000 nm at 9 knots

On May 31^st, Lürssen launched project Katie Sue II, with delivery scheduled for the end of July. The archetypical gleaming white yacht embodies classic styling by Espen Oeino, who has sensually softened the dynamic, thrusting profile with curved architectural features and 180-degree panoramic windows.

Interior design by Glade Johnson merges stylish, contemporary furnishings with sophisticated, traditional details that serve to divide voluminous spaces into social areas that project elegance, warmth and serenity.

The spectacular sweep of windows on the main and upper decks infuses these areas with natural light. On the main deck, guests may enjoy an exquisite dinner in the formal dining area or opt for a casual respite outside aft. Of the five guest staterooms, one is located on the upper deck and four on the lower deck. All suites are spacious and characterized by thoughtfully appointed amenities including oversize vertical portholes for splendid views.

Up on the sun deck, special features include a wind-protected area amidships that may function as a gym, and a plush seating area for sunning that wraps around the Jacuzzi forward. When the sun goes down, this deck becomes party central, equipped with a disco sound system and lighting.

Please visit Boatbookings.com to view our stunning selection of Lürssen Yachts available for charter.

Loa: 196’10’’

Beam: 37’6’’

Maximum speed: 15.5 knots

Range: 7,000 nm.

Engines: 2x Caterpillar 1,455 kW