Yacht-Design Articles

An Inside Look: Sunreef Yachts' Luxurious and Innovative First Ultima 88 Catamaran

Polish shipyard, Sunreef Yachts, offers a captivating peek into the opulence of its first Ultima 88 catamaran model: Wasabi. Crafted meticulously in the shipyard’s facilities in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, the vessel was announced as sold to powerboat racing champ Tim Ciasulli less than a year later at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This Octo-marine marvel classifies as one among the six models in the Ultima line, which ranges between 13.
29-04-2026

Unveiled Splendour: Frida, the 55m Heesen Steel Superyacht Embarks on North Sea Trials

From the innovative shipyard of Heesen Yachts, headquartered in Oss, the Netherlands, comes an exciting announcement. Frida, the 55-metre Steel series superyacht, has made her first sea trials voyage in the choppy waters of the North Sea, heralding an important milestone in her journey towards delivery, expected to take place in time for the summer cruising season.

Construction of this maritime marvel began back in 2023, launching from the yard in August 2025. The distinctive ‘shark tooth’ superstructure is the masterwork of Omega Architects, an emblematic feature of the Heesen’s Steel series. Merging seamlessly with floor-to-ceiling windows, light floods into the lavish 760GT interiors, forming an atmosphere reminiscent of the ‘golden age of ocean travel’.

25-04-2026

AES Yacht and Cass Yacht Design Celebrate Collaboration with Groundbreaking 50m and 70m Superyacht Concepts

Turkey's Cass Yacht Design marries art with architecture in their unprecedented superyacht designs made for AES Yacht.
27-01-2026

ER Yacht Design Captivates with the Debut of Logos, a Superyacht Designed for Continuous Sea-Splashed Adventures

Vancouver-based ER Yacht Design reveals its latest breakthrough - a 61-meter superyacht, Logos, designed to embody continuous movement.
10-01-2026

Orion One, a 43.8-metre In-Build Motor Yacht Unveils Its Luxurious Features and Asks for €22 Million

Emerging from the Turkish shipyard Orion Yachts, the newly listed Orion One is a marvel of modern yacht design and engineering.
07-01-2026

Discover 2025's Premier Superyacht Refits: Showcasing Innovative Design, Bold Restorations, and Ambitious Transformations

In 2025, the world of superyachts went through a sea change with groundbreaking refits introducing novel engineering solutions, and a shift in design values.
17-12-2025

Redefining Aesthetic and Durability Standards in Superyacht Glass and the Emerging Stewardship in Modern Yacht Ownership

Evaluating the intricate world of superyacht glass, meeting its ever-growing aesthetic and technical demands, and the changing face of yacht ownership in the modern era.
24-09-2025

Bilgin Yachts Announces the Technical Launch of the Fourth Unit in the Bilgin 170 Superyacht Series

Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has successfully executed the technical launch of the fourth unit in the Bilgin 170 superyacht series, setting its course for outfitting in Istanbul, with delivery scheduled for early 2026.
16-07-2025

Lürssen's Enigmatic Superyacht Ace 21 Nimbly Emerges from Its Cocoon

Lürssen's once-under-wraps build, the imposing 78m yacht Ace 21, has broken cover, tantalising onlookers with her sleek lines and secretive, yet lavish design.
14-02-2025