Yacht News

The Italian Sea Group has announced the successful launch of their latest addition to the Tecnomar Catamaran fleet, 142.7ft (43.5m) THIS IS IT. The yacht will make their world debut at the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show, September 27 – 30.  Groundbreaking Catamaran Model  Giovanni Costantino, Founder and CEO of The Italian Sea Group shares, “The […]

The Annapolis Powerboat Show and Annapolis Sailboat Shows will be returning to Annapolis, Maryland on October 5 – 8 and October 12 – 15 respectively.   Annapolis Powerboat Show  As one of the oldest in-water boat shows, the Annapolis Powerboat Show has a number of activities and powerboats to see and step onboard for the duration […]

A private yacht charter is the same as a private yacht rental or a luxury yacht charter – you rent a yacht (usually for at least a week), that is owned by someone else. You get access to their private yacht crew, all of the amenities and get to work with the captain on the […]

Cecil Wright & Partners have announced the successful sale of 312.4ft (95.2m) KISMET, built by  Lürssen in 2014, with Will Christie of Christie Yachts introducing the buyer, after only three months on the market. Featured Image Credit: Guillaume Plisson Founder of Cecil Wright & Partners, Chris Cecil-Wright shares, “We are pleased to be able to […]

The Triton Expo, held Thursday, August 24th, exceeded all expectations, drawing a remarkable turnout that left Derecktor’s Fort Pierce facilities bustling with energy. Expo North saw over 300 guests, and 30 vendors on display, with 11 high profile high yacht companies seeking new employees in over 50 positions. The event was marked by vibrant networking and […]

Yacht maintenance is becoming high-tech. Recent advancements and the integration of boat paint protection films and ceramic coating for boats offer a cutting-edge solution to safeguard the bespoke value of these premium vessels.   Yachts are a universal symbol of success – an extravagant method of private transport at the highest level of exclusivity and luxury. […]

A luxury yacht is a privately owned yacht with a private crew and is usually furnished with luxurious furniture and décor. While the size of the yacht varies, some would say a luxury yacht starts at 79ft and increases from there. Read more in our luxury yacht buying guide below.  Buy a Luxury Yacht FAQ  […]

As the yachting industry continues to grow, more and more women are making a significant impact on this traditionally male-dominated space. Here, YATCO takes the time to get to know some of these women – from all areas of the market – and highlight the important work that they contribute to the industry.   Katya Hall […]

Bilgin Yachts has released their line up for the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show. The Turkish team is set to display two new world premieres with 263ft (80m) LEONA and 138ft (42m) KAŞIF. Featured Image: 263ft (80m) Bilgin Superyacht LEONA LEONA With a show stopping red and white exterior, LEONA was delivered earlier this year and […]

Turkish yard, Bering Yachts, has revealed the new B120 – their latest 121.7ft (37.1m) full-displacement explorer superyacht. The yacht is available for customization by the owner according to their own tastes and desires. A New Explorer Yacht Option  Designed in collaboration between Bering Yachts, Sabdes Design and Phathom Design Studio. This will be the first […]

Built in 2020 Azimut Yachts, 87′ 11″ (26.78m) LULWA is new to the sales market and located in Cannes, France. The 24th unit of the Azimut Grande 27 Metri Series, the yacht has been privately owned since its inception and will be on display at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.   Carbon Fiber Details With extensive […]

This year’s YATCO SHOWBOOK includes 66 yachts for sale, 14 yachts for charter, and 122 new builds at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival. The Show is set to see an estimated 54,000 visitors visit the show.  Cannes Yachting Festival – By The Numbers  As represented in this book, YATCO Members are the yachting industry’s leading […]