The best new superyachts in the world
Lauren Weymouth
18 May 2017
The world's best superyachts
The winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2017 have been announced. From ex-Russian tug boats to luxury vessels fit for royalty, we round up the world’s very best superyachts from smallest to biggest.
Narvalo: 33.4 meters long
Small in size, but not small on luxury, Narvalo won the Judges’ Special Award for Quality and Value. The “pocket explorer yacht” costs around $115,000 (£88,000) per week to charter, which is cheap for a yacht of its quality.
Narvalo
The motor yacht has five spacious cabins for 12 guests, as well as plenty of recreational toys, such as bikes, kayaks, wake boards, water-skis, surf boards, water toys, fishing equipment, snorkeling equipment and a jet ski. It’s also home to a hot tub, outdoor bar, lots of lounge space and sociable dining areas.
Gipsy: 35 meters
Launched in 2016, Gipsy won its size category for its impressive exterior – a three-deck, 35-meter aluminium shell that the judges said has “clean, no nonsense exterior lines”.
Gipsy
Of course the interior is pretty impressive too. Inside, there’s plenty of space to roam around, relax and dine, as well as a spa area with a hot tub, movie theater and spacious bedrooms and decking areas.
Botti: 36.2 meters
Built by Monte Carlo Yachts, Botti was up against some tough competition, but stood out among the other yachts of its size. The 32m vessel wowed judges for its individual style of interior decoration, as well as its elegant exterior, which contains a large bimini fabric-covered sundeck.
Botti
The superyacht also boasts a large dining and lounging area, with a cinema on the outer deck. Inside, the interior design is clean, crisp and can comfortably fit up to eight guests in four cabins.
My Song: 39 meters
Beating six other yachts in the category of yachts between 30m and 39.9m in length, the 39m My Song impressed judges with its eye-catching exterior and luxurious interior.
My Song
My Song reaches high speeds, but is also well-loved for its facilities on board. The yacht has accommodation for six to eight guests, a lobby, a large sunbathing area and an al fresco and entertaining area.
X: 42 meters
Winner of the award for its size, this 42-meter motor yacht was said to be a “true explorer” – a rugged yacht that’s able to transport the owners across oceans in comfort, luxury and safety.
X
The yacht, which is not for charter, can still comfortably sleep 12 guests in six cabins, and contains all the equipment a family needs to travel the seas, as well as an outdoor gym and a swimming pool with a jet stream to allow for swimming against the current.
Amore Mio: 45 meters
Translated as ‘My Love’, 45-meter Amore Mio beat other yachts of its size for its versatility and ability to power through the sea at high speeds, but also leisurely cruise with ease.
Amore Mio
Amore Mio was designed to be a ‘summer house on the sea’ at the owner’s request. This means you’ll find beautiful al fresco dining areas, as shown above, as well as plenty of lounging areas inside. The boat sleeps up to 10 guests and cost around $29 million (£22m) to build.
La Passion: 49 meters
La Passion was the first vessel to be launched from Turkish-based firm SARP Yachts and won the award in its sizing category. The judges claimed the company got “everything right” before launching the 49-meter yacht.
La Passion
Worth some $25 million (£19m), La Passion sleeps 12 guests in five cabins and features a terrace bar, modern lounge rooms, luxury bedrooms and plenty of deck space for sunbathing and socializing in comfort.
Glaze: 49 meters
Winner of the Voyager’s Award, which recognizes the most adventurous yachts, this cruiser has certainly made its way around. But the trip that led to this prize was its voyage to north-west Australia, between Wyndham and Broome, where the owners and their young family visited the remote and rugged but spectacular coastline known as the Kimberley region.
Glaze
The 49-meter ship has explored inlets and rivers, which are sometimes totally unchartered, and has dipped its bows in tumbling waterfalls. Designed by Trinity Yachts, the luxurious boat boasts a jacuzzi, wet bar, al fresco dining areas, five deluxe cabins and much more.
Galactica Super Nova: 70 meters
Large in size and speedy on the water, Galactica Super Nova won the 50m and above category. It’s a high-performance vessel and is light in construction so it can travel at faster speeds. Due to its size, the judges felt the vessel was able to pack in much more luxury than the other contenders.
Galactica Super Nova
Measuring 70 meters, the yacht is capable of carrying 12 guests across six cabins, as well as 18 crew in eight cabins. On board, you’ll find a helicopter landing pad, a swimming pool, beach club and flashy technology such as underwater lights.
Joy: 70 meters
Joy is one of the heaviest yachts in the world, which won in its category of motor yachts under 1,499 tons, and is worth a colossal $120 million (£92m).
Joy
On board, the luxury yacht boasts a gym, elevator, jacuzzi, games deck and disco. That’s not to mention the eight luxury cabins fit for 12 people.
Cloudbreak: 72.5 meters
Cloudbreak came out on top of its sizing category after impressing judges for its design, which aims to push the boundaries. The yacht was created for an active owner who wants an explorer vessel that will allow them to practice adventure sports on land and sea at low and high latitudes.
Cloudbreak
As a result, the yacht was purposefully designed to support mountaineering and hiking, as well as a whole range of snow sports. On board you’ll find helicopter facilities, a ski room and a wide range of tenders and toys. Of course there are plenty of facilities for relaxing in comfort and luxury too, with a games room, swimming pool and seven luxury cabins.
Legend (formerly Giant): 77 meters
One of three yachts entered for the Rebuilt Yachts category, judges said Legend stood out from the crowd. Formerly Giant (pictured above), the yacht is now one of the largest explorer yachts in the world and is designed to be a charter yacht able to carry 30 guests easily, safely and glamorously.
Legend
However, it will cost a pretty penny to stay on this newly rebuilt yacht (pictured), with the price of a holiday on board the superyacht costing anywhere from $508,000 (£390,000) a week. On board, the yacht comes equipped with a jacuzzi, cinema room, beauty salon, spa center, swimming pool, gym and a whale deck.
Sybaris: 70 meters
Impressing judges with its sailing ability in light airs when many yachts of this size resort to mechanical power, Sybaris won the award for Sailing Yacht of the Year. The ultra-large yacht is designed to cruise the extremities of the world, without using mechanical power.
Sybaris
With an ability to withstand most conditions, the boat measures in at 70 meters and can carry 12 guests in six guest cabins. Transporting people through all weathers in total luxury hasn’t come cheap though. The yacht is estimated to be worth around $100 million (£77m).
Sybaris
Sybaris also won the category of Sailing Yachts 40m and Above after judges said it was built to an extremely high standard for a boat of such size, and commended the owners for realizing a sailing yacht of this size needed such technical innovation, such as its eco-friendly variable-speed generators and high-performance electric winches, which mean it can withstand tough conditions.
Aquila: 85.6 meters
Winning the award for the best refit, Aquila, formerly known as Cakewalk, was refitted using an existing yacht rather than the owners waiting five years for a new-build yacht to be delivered.
Aquila
The owners mainly wanted to refit the yacht to suit both their use and their decorative style. The yacht, estimated to be worth $150 million (£115m), can carry up to 14 guests in seven cabins. The super-elegant refit happened with the help of 900 people between England and Germany and the new yacht was finally reborn in Falmouth, England.
Dilbar: 156 meters
Winner of Motor Yacht of the Year, judges claim the 156-meter Dilbar is arguably “the most complex and challenging yacht ever to be built”, as well as being the largest yacht in the world by gross tonnage.
Dilbar
Built by German shipbuilder Lürssen, the yacht is estimated to be worth a staggering $456 million (£350m) and made its first appearance in the Mediterranean Sea in 2016. Some of its record-breaking features include a 180 cubic meter swimming pool, which is said to be the largest swimming pool on any yacht, and its 30,000kW electric diesel power plant, said to be the most powerful in the world.
Dilbar
The impressive vessel also took home another prize for the best Displacement Motor Yacht of 3,000 GT (gross tonnage) and above. Ten judges visited Dilbar and said it was the most spectacular yacht they had ever seen. And who are we to disagree? For more information on the winners, visit the Boat International World Superyachts Awards website.
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