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The Maltese Falcon Cuts Through the Waves

Posted by Edward Dy on 12th August 2008

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This awesome beauty was built by Italian Perini Navi Yachts and is owned by Tom Perkins, an American Millionaire. Cruising on the waves, the exotic Maltese Falcon is an awesome sight.

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With a length of 87.5 meters, she is the world’s biggest and fastest sailing luxury yacht. She is propelled by three huge 57-meter free-standing masts. Actually, its the DynaRig under her hood that takes the credit for her record shattering speed.

Now let’s take a look at what’s inside this awesome vessel. Here we’ll find lavish amenities such as state-of-art luxury decor and features of a large mega yacht. This beauty is a prefect fusion of design and technology, and she is capable of crossing the Atlantic in ten days.

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Other things you will find on this luxury yacht are four laser sailing boats, six full sets of dive gear, water skis, snorkeling gear, Technogym, audio-visual devices, a 50-inch plasma in the main cabin, SAT TV as well as DVD. There are four guest suites, and all of which have 42-inch plasmas while the “hallway” on the upper deck has a 32-inch plasma screen. The Maltese Falcon also boasts B & O surround sound throughout the vessel. In addition the yacht comes equipped with VSAT for wireless Internet connectivity.

Wow, what an awesome yacht!

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A Sea Dream Come True

Posted by Edward Dy on 12th August 2008

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The Sea Dream is a magnificent 344-foot luxury yacht that allows large groups to have a memorable luxury experience to last a lifetime.

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The most amazing thing on Sea Dream is its exquisite cuisine. This luxury yacht has great on-board amenities such as its “open air” area offering splendid water views, dining salon, new boardroom area, bar cocktails, library, Asian Spa and Wellness Center, beauty salon, 3 steam showers, 2 treatment rooms, and a sauna, separate guest’s ensuite bathroom, and flat screen TV & DVD & CD players within its 195 square foot of living area.

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It’s truly an amazing experience. The Sea Dream’s charter price is US$ 315,000 to US $700,000 per week.

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Onboard the Westwind Tugboat

Posted by Edward Dy on 12th August 2008

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Westwind Tugboat Adventures spell fun and adventure as you go salmon and halibut fishing on British Columbia’s beautiful Inside Passage to Alaska.

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Here, you will have a worthwhile experience — a truly enjoyable vacation — as you go wilderness fishing while cruising through some of the most stunning scenery in the world.

You live in the tugboat with fully equipped, self-guided 18 foot fishing skiffs. Enjoy absolute freedom, without anyone telling you you when to fish, explore or relax.

You have as your companion, an experienced fish guide who shares his time with all guests and is always available on the fishing grounds.

Majestic fjords with calm water, velvet forests, waterfalls and picturesque anchorages are all around you –  the nature lovers’ paradise. If you get tired of cruising — although it is doubtful you will — you’ll enjoy other activities ashore such as clam digging, crabbing a beach BBQ or exploring the beautiful surroundings on your own, viewing wildlife that includes bears, wolves and whales.

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Wallypower 118 superyacht

Posted by Edward Dy on 5th August 2008


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Not only does this yacht look odd, it’s oddly named as well. The 118 WallyPower is a luxury high performance superyacht that fuses together technology and fashionable design in seamless perfection. No wonder this baby won the MYDA (Millennium Yacht Design Award).

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The Wallypower 118 is one of a kind having with its vertical bow, lateral air inlets, as well as its angular deck superstructure.

The sleek minimalist design of the 118 WallyPower wasn’t without practical purpose. It was the result of an extensive research and development program. This included testing of the water tank at the SSPA facility in Goteborg, Sweden, and also wind tunnel testing at the Ferrari facility in Maranello, Italy.


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Technical solutions contribute to the yachts appeal, like the superstructure design Wallypower 118 that features flat surfaces in order to be transparent. The yacht features all the spacious comforts normally associated with mega yachts together with the seafaring characteristics of coast-guard boats.

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While wallowing in complete luxury, guests are can cruise for up to 60 knots whether in calm or rough water. The clean, slick lines of the yacht were made prominent by the absence of visible cleats, mooring winches, radar antenna, TV dome or anchor system.

An innovative interceptor system tailors the boat’s trim to further improve performance and comfort in any sea condition.

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The Giant Octopus

Posted by Edward Dy on 5th August 2008

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Owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the Octopus is at present the seventh biggest superyacht in the world. This giant beauty measures 414 feet or about 126.18 meters, a very impressive size. The superyacht also boasts of two choppers on top of the deck — one in front and the other in the rear — as well as a 63-foot, which is about 19 meters, tender docked in the transom (one of the seven aboard the yacht).

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As if that’s not enough, the Octopus also has a pool on one of the upper decks, and a couple of submarines. There are side hatches at the yacht’s water line that serve as jet ski dock.

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The exterior of the yacht was the creation of Espen Oeino Naval Architects and built by Lurssen, a German shipbuilder (in Bremen) and HDW in Kiel. The hull of this awesome yacht is made of steel. The yacht’s interior was the creation of American designer Jonathan Barnett of Seattle.

Paul Allen owns two more yachts: the Tatoosh and the Meduse.

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Azimut 42: The Evolution

Posted by Edward Dy on 1st August 2008

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Built in 2006, and currently priced at EUR385,000 (US$599,946), this beauty, in Savona, Italy, is fitted with an array of superb specifications and in pristine condition.

The sleek outline of this beautiful 42’ motor cruiser yacht highlights the Azimut philosophy of style and usefulness. This brilliantly designed yacht is stunning in her unmatched finish and style.
Regardless of the sea conditions, you will truly enjoy your cruise with family and friends in a way that only Azimut luxury yachts can provide.

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The powerful 390hp twin diesel offers plenty of speed. On top of that, this baby is a fully upgraded Azimut, and far more sophisticated than the ordinary Euro Yacht in terms of electronics, the fuel tank size, and thrusters. Anything you can think of is there. And the furnishing is just magnificent with its beautiful leather interior and the spectacular woodwork that are kept in superb condition.

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This baby is awesome, she’ll slice through in any weather conditions with her deep V-hull and powerful CAT engines. This beauty runs like a dream.

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Larry Ellison’s Rising Sun

Posted by Edward Dy on 1st August 2008

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Having a length of 452.75 ft, a cruising speed of 28 knots, four diesel engines that output 48,000 horsepower, the Rising Sun is an awesome yacht!

This luxury yacht is owned by Larry Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle. He is worth around US$18 billion, and is ranked the ninth richest man in the world. No wonder he can afford to own such a splendid boat that costs more than US$13 million a year to maintain.

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The Rising Sun features 8,000 square meters of total living space, a large swimming pool, a wine cellar, a movie house, a basketball court that is also being used as a helipad, 16 suites, 82 rooms, and a space for private submarine.

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According to “The World’s 100 Largest Yachts” (2005), the Rising Sun is the world’s second largest yacht. Originally meant to be only 120 meters in length, Larry changed his mind at some point and instead had it made it 138 meters long, because, as rumor has it, he wanted his boat to be bigger than the 128-meter Octopus owned by Paul Allen of Microsoft.

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The Rising Sun was built by Lürssen in Bremen, Germany, and constructed by Jon Bannenberg. Neither words nor photographs can do justice to the magnificence and beauty of this luxury yacht.

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Benetti: The Ultimate Luxury Yacht Builder

Posted by Edward Dy on 1st August 2008


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Benetti has been creating luxurious yachts since 1873. This Italian company specializes in building composite luxury yachts ranging from 100 to 145 feet and steel and custom aluminum custom yachts ranging from 50m to 70m plus.

The Benetti Shipyard is still the same shipyard it was in 1873, but with additional of a brand new facility. Today, the shipyard is modern, dynamic and up-to-date backed up by the priceless experience and craftsmanship of Benetti.

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This combination of traditional Italian shipyard skills and experience coupled with innovative state-of-the-art technology renders Benetti the leading custom luxury yacht builder the world over.

Today the Benetti shipyard belongs to Azimut–Benetti SpA, which is the world’s biggest builder of 8-foot plus yachts.

Benetti luxury yachts are the ultimate expression of Italian sense of beauty, style, and ingenuity.

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The Sea Dream

Posted by Maita Yoldi on 23rd July 2008

The Sea Dream

The Sea Dream is an impressive 344-foot motor yacht that is ideal for any luxury event charter. Whether for a private event or for a corporate gathering, the Sea Dream is the perfect, dreamy venue for sharing and keeping beautiful memories with.

Aboard the Sea Dream, guests can enjoy superb service by some 89 crew member who are ready to cater to their every whim. The cuisine is ‘exceptional’, with international menus and fine wine selections. On starry evenings, cocktails can be served on the outdoor deck that has spectacular views before listening to a live pianist at the main salon.

The Sea Dream, top view

Other features and amenities include a boardroom with state-of-the-art technology, a formal dining area, a ‘top of the yacht’ bar, an outdoor restaurant, a library with a collection of over 1000 books, a spa and wellness center, a boutique, a pool and hot tub and 55 exquisitely furnished staterooms with en suite bathrooms.

Yacht Specifications:

type/year:

Caribbean & Mediterranean Corporate Events

refit:

2002

beam:

47′

l.o.a.:

344′ / 105m

crew:

89

charter Guest:

110

max speed:

15 knots

cabins:

55

engines:

cruise speed:

14 knots

The Sea Dream

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The Luxurious Annaliesse

Posted by Maita Yoldi on 11th July 2008

The Annaliesse
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The Annaliesse luxury yacht is a 280-feet cruiser built in Greece in the year 2004. It has a 1,184 square foot main stateroom with spectacular views seen from large clear glass windows, from behind remote controlled curtains. The suite also has a private deck and a bathroom finished in marble with a double jacuzzi. His-and-hers walk in closet does not leave room for clutter, while his-and-hers wash basins and showers leave comfortable space between even the most intimate couple.

But if this does not impress you, try riding on the lift which rises 70 feet above the deck, bringing you to the upper sun deck where you get the best privacy and impressive backdrops of the sea and sky. The Annaliesse has 15 other staterooms, including a VIP suite and many other function areas such as a stately dining room and lounging room. 

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