Seize the day with the wonderful 150-foot superyacht, Carpe Diem II, manufactured by Trinity Yachts. Built in 2002 and refitted in 2011, Carpe Diem II presents charm, warmth and elegance, in other words everything one would expect in a yacht of this caliber. She combines traditional elegance reflected in extensive mahogany furnishings complimented with contemporary…
Superyacht sales continue to drive improved sales figures for European brokerages through the first nine months of 2014, with the number of boats sold increasing by eight percent while the total price paid rose a whopping 31 percent. Almost 90 percent of the overall increase came from superyachts over 80 feet in length. Unit sales…
Third quarter American brokerage sales continued to follow a trend established during the first half of 2014 and repeated the third quarter surge from 2013. Aggregate prices paid for luxury boats purchased were incrementally higher for the first nine months of 2014, with average prices rising by seven percent for powerboats and six percent for…
The 156-foot motor yacht Themis, custom built in 1998 by Trinity Yachts features the sophisticated exterior design and engineering that are the hallmarks of this shipbuilder. With an aluminum hull and superstructure, the tri-deck Themis has a cruising speed of 18 knots and is capable of a top speed of 21 knots with a range…
Las Olas Boulevard is the place to be after a long day of viewing the offerings at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. In this bustling shopping and entertainment district you’ll find a wealth of dining options, many of them alfresco, major international art galleries, a charming historic hotel, 65 shops filled with clothing, accessories,…
Gracious living characterizes the 155-foot One More Toy manufactured by Christensen in 2001. Every square foot of this luxury yacht, both inside and out is attuned to comfort. Relax, dine or simply enjoy the scenery on the shaded aft deck, then take a few steps into the main salon to entertain guests, enjoy a conversation…
With the myriad of restaurants on Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard, it can be difficult to choose. One that you definitely should not miss during your time here is the Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille located in the historic Riverside Hotel. Chef de cuisine Jon Sanchez, an alumnus of Thomas Keller, is making a…
One of the first high-profile super yachts confirmed for the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) beginning later this month is the 140-foot Veloce, built by Benetti. The Veloce, part of Benetti’s Fast Displacement range, will make her world debut at America’s premier yacht show, Oct. 30-Nov. 3. Chracterised by her D2P hull, Veloce…
Earlier in 2014 it appeared that Privilege Yachts, the superyacht shipyard based in Civitavecchia, Italy, was undergoing massive financial difficulties, due to media reports about protests by employees alleging unpaid wages. The reports also left in question the future of the shipyard’s in-build 127m motoryacht. Benjamin Meggs, joining the shipyard in June, has worked since…
Hatteras Yachts has announced its all new Hatteras Express Series of luxury boats that will debut at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 30 to Nov. 3. The first model in this new series, that is expected to take the company’s style and innovation to a new level is the Hatteras 45EX, which…