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Five Top Yachts For 2024

• By Kim Kavin
• April 9, 2024

During the Miami International Boat Show last February, a bevy of builders introduced a host of new models for yachting enthusiasts of all kinds. Attendees had the opportunity to see enhanced helm stations, eco-friendly propulsion options, plush creature comforts, and more. Here, we offer a glimpse at some of the yachts that were seen and talked about, whether they’re already under construction or just now coming off the drawing boards for early orders.

CLB80: Made for Different Cruising Styles

CL Yachts is adding a fourth model to its B Series: the CLB80, which joins the CLB65, CLB72 and CLB88 flagship. Aboard the CLB80, owners can choose a forward or aft galley. With the latter, there’s a stool-height dining table that can tuck away against the galley counter, becoming a high bar or a side table for different styles of entertaining. Owners also can choose a single or double helm station, depending on how they prefer to cruise. All four guest staterooms are belowdecks, including an amidships master that spans the 22-foot-6-inch beam. The VIP stateroom is forward with a skylight for additional natural light. There are also two crew cabins with separate access, located between the engine room and beach club.

Saxdor 400 GTO: A New Flagship

Saxdor Yachts is a Finnish yard that was established in 2019. It offers three models: the 270 GTO, the 320 GTO and the recently launched 400 GTO. Note the size of the foldout balcony in the image below; there’s another one on the starboard side of the vessel, substantially increasing the outdoor space when the boat is at anchor. Guests can have snacks or lunch in that shaded section or set out a spread forward on the table beneath open skies. Belowdecks are two staterooms: one forward and one amidships. For cruising families, the shipyard offers the option of adding a kids cabin. Standard power is a pair of 300 hp Mercury Marine V-8s, though the boat is designed for a maximum of 800 hp, if owners want other outboards at the transom.

Vicem TM 37: Sport Fishing in High Style

The TM in the model name of Vicem’s TM 37 stands for “Tuna Masters.” This is a line of center-console boats that the Turkish builder launched earlier this year, with more models expected to come at different lengths overall. Hull No. 1 of the TM 37 is powered by triple 350 hp Mercury Marine outboards that reportedly give eager-to-get-there anglers a top hop of nearly 48 knots. The standard power package is a pair of the 350s, which Vicem says allows for a top speed of about 40 knots. Range is estimated at 350 nautical miles, with a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer as part of the standard-equipment package for more-comfortable time spent on board. Belowdecks are twin berths and a wet head for overnights. Electronics at the helm are by Raymarine.

Cruisers Yachts 55 Fly: Coming this Spring

The 55 Fly is the first model in the new Flybridge series from Cruisers Yachts, which also offers Cantius and GLS series. Expect the official launch of the 55 Fly this spring, with the second model in the Flybridge series on tap for next year. Luiz De Basto collaborated with the Cruisers team on interiors, using the design theme “back to nature in a tech world.” Josh Delforge, vice president of operations and engineering at Cruisers, says that one goal with the 55 Fly was best-in-class water interaction—hence the foldout side platform and sizable swim platform shown in the image below. Power will be twin 725 hp Volvo Penta IPS950s, allowing extra volume to devote to the accommodations for six guests.

Princess Y95: High Style Meets 23-Knot Speed

The Y95 is the new flagship of Princess Yachts’ four-model Y Class of open-flybridge designs in larger sizes. There are five en suite staterooms for a total of 10 guests, with the master spanning the full beam on the main deck. The flybridge is set up for driving and entertaining in comfort. There are twin adjustable helm seats, along with a forward-facing L-shaped seating area for guests. The dining table up top seats 10 people (additional dining space is on the main deck). A bar on the flybridge includes a sink, an electric barbecue, a hob and a drawer refrigerator. Power is a pair of 2,000 hp MAN V-12s that, according to Princess, allow for a top speed of 23 knots. Crew quarters are abaft the engine room, separate from the guest spaces.

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Blue-sky superyacht concepts range from pure fantasy to easily buildable. Here are our 10 favorites in the last year.

To stand out from the crowd, more and more superyacht buyers—many new to the market—are challenging designers to break molds, go extreme, and think way outside of the traditional box. And they’re doing it with head-spinning bow designs, huge windows, and much larger interior and exterior spaces.

They’re also trading traditional monohulls for big-volume catamarans and trimarans, taking inspiration from oddball places—an aircraft carrier or 1930s Hollywood-style automobile—and, at the same time, future-proofing them with new propulsion systems, including hydrogen fuel cells, solar power, and advanced battery power.

These 10 concepts, from a range of designers and studios, show that the future of superyacht design has never been more exciting—if at times a little bizarre.

Sinot, ‘Aware’

Not all superyachts need to look like multi-tiered wedding cakes. That’s according to Dutch studio Sinot Yacht, which has just penned conceptual renderings for a sleek, almost-minimalist cruiser called  Aware . Yes, the 262-footer does have the look of some super-stylish European river boat from the likes of Viking or Uniworld. But the aim here is to optimize the spaces experienced owners tend to use the most. Like the owner’s suite on the main deck, which in  Aware  spans the full beam and totals over 860 square feet. Then there’s the super-size beach club with its twin fold-out terraces, gym, bar, cinema, 36-foot-long pool, and glass-sided dining area. As for power, Sinot envisions a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system good for a 21 mph max, and a 4,000 nautical mile range at 14 mph.

Icon Yachts, ‘Mission’

Ice-breaking, globe-trotting expedition yachts are nothing new for Holland’s Icon Yachts. Its rugged, 224-foot, converted ice-breaker  Ragnar  literally wrote the rule-book on building high-latitude-friendly luxury superyachts. But Icon’s concept for a brand-new, ultimate explorer it’s calling  Mission  adds Indiana Jones–levels of off-the-grid exploration. Designed by Dutch explorer-yacht specialist Bernd Weel,  Mission  is all towering, ice-crushing bow, trademark geometric hull sides, and endless space for all that adventure-seeking gear. Here we’re talking six tenders of all sizes, a three-person submersible, an Airbus H130 helicopter, and space midships for a multitude of shipping containers for when you want to become the next Jacques Cousteau. As for range, Icon would target over 6,000 nautical miles.

Andy Waugh Yacht Design, ‘Decadence’

Flick through the pages of any automotive history book and you’ll notice that 1930s design is dominated by the outrageous, teardrop-fendered creations of the French duo of Figoni et Falaschi. Their designs look to be the inspiration behind London-based designer Andy Waugh’s jaw-dropping concept for a 264-foot catamaran he quite aptly calls  Decadence . Featuring a central hull flanked by four teardrop-like pods, the concept evolves the idea of so-called SWATH catamaran hull design used in a number of oil-platform support, research vessels, and even some superyachts. Providing immense stability through reduced roll and pitch, the design makes perfect sense for a superyacht. One drawback: the yacht’s massive, marina-unfriendly 98-foot beam. Though that becomes a positive when you consider  Decadence ‘s vast owner’s suite measures 66 feet wide and almost 100 feet long.

Oceanco, ‘Aeolus’

When the Dutch superyacht maestros at Oceanco release a blue-sky design, the concept is likely just a few steps away from reality. Fresh from delivering the 410-foot  Koru , the world’s largest sailing yacht, to new owner Jeff Bezos, and the 357-foot  Seven Seas  to Steven Spielberg, Oceanco has unveiled  Aeolus , a concept for a highly sustainable 430-foot gigayacht. Drawn by former Rolls-Royce head of design Giles Taylor, this curvaceous, quad-deck world cruiser looks to the future by incorporating Oceanco’s Energy Transition Platform (ETP) philosophy. The propulsion could start with diesel-electric power, with battery banks charged by twin MTU V16 diesel generators. Then, as technologies advance, it could more to more advanced fuel types such as methanol or other, even wilder technologies like nuclear power.

Anthony Glasson, ‘Star Trek’

Designed to boldly go across oceans, this concept for a massive 275-foot trimaran is said to have been inspired by Hong Kong–based designer Anthony Glasson’s love of the TV show “Star Trek”—especially the Starship  Enterprise . Viewed bow-on, you can see why: The slender, wave-piercing bow, the twin side hulls, and rounded glass upper observation deck have USS  Enterprise  written all over it. But the trimaran form definitely adds to its function, with the wide beam creating an expansive “courtyard” that’s part enclosed and part open, housing a hot tub—one of three aboard—a gym, a bar, sunpads galore and even a helipad-turned-dancefloor. Glasson envisions the trimaran to be built of lightweight aluminum, with a 5,000-nautical-mile range. Captain Kirk would be impressed.

Jozeph Forakis, ‘Pegasus’

Until now, arguably the ultimate stealth boat was the one in the 1997 James Bond romp  Tomorrow Never Dies , owned by tyrannical media mogul Elliot Carver. That would change if the 289-foot concept  Pegasus , from the computer screen of N.Y.C.-born and now Milan-based designer Jozeph Forakis, gets a production go-ahead. It features a superstructure comprising three over-lapping “wings” with metallic surfaces designed to reflect the sky and the clouds, rendering the superyacht near-invisible. The “wings” also do double duty as solar panels generating energy that would be used to convert sea water to hydrogen. Fuel cells would then turn the hydrogen into electricity that would be then stored in banks of lithium-ion batteries, making Pegasus essentially emissions-free with a virtually infinite cruising range.

Lazzarini, ‘Plectrum’

Why fly through the water when you can fly on top? That’s the thinking behind Rome-based Lazzarini Design’s radical 243-foot hydrofoiling superyacht concept named  Plectrum . Massive foils deploy from the sides of the yacht’s rounded carbon-fiber hull, while a trio of 5,000 hp engines would elevate the yacht out of the water and punch it to a top speed of over 80 mph. It’s a similar concept used in the latest America’s Cup AC75 foiling monohull sailboats, along with a crop of electric powerboats and surfboards. Applying the technology to a 243-foot superyacht is what’s new and possibly technically impossible, at least for now. Other stand-out features of this bright-orange flyer include a helicopter garage beneath the mile-long foredeck and a garage for your supercar at the stern.

Phantom and Golden Yachts, ‘Vesper’

When it comes to next-generation superyacht design, it seems glass is fast becoming the new steel. Take the collaboration between the design team at Holland’s Phantom Studios and Athens-based superyacht builder Golden Yachts. The 213-foot concept they’re calling  Vesper  features five levels of floor-to-ceiling structural glass, a glass floor in the yacht’s upper deck lounge, and a glass-sided swimming pool. Connecting the beach club to the pool is a huge, high-lifting hatch that’s, what else, all glass. Now head to the owner’s “suite”—it’s more like a two-level penthouse in a Miami skyscraper—and it features floor-to-very-high-ceiling glass that floods the space with light. To catch some real rays, the full-deck suite features not one, but two outdoor terraces.

DeBasto Design, MED

Think of this as a 301-foot dayboat with the emphasis on outdoor, alfresco, lounge-in-the-sun, Mediterranean living. From the drawing board of Miami-based designer Luiz de Basto, Project MED features uninterrupted, bow-to-stern open teak decks topped with a huge upper superstructure supported by just four columns. And to ensure the superstructure doesn’t dominate the superyacht’s sleek lines, de Basto covered it in reflective glass so that it almost disappears from view by mirroring its surroundings. The designer says his inspiration came from the idea of “Agora,” named after the squares in Ancient Greek villages where everyone congregated. Aboard Project MED, that could be on the main deck, around the oversized pool at the stern, or on the vast open foredeck.

Enzo Manca, ‘UAE One’

There are superyachts designed to look like military warships. Some even are shaped to look like navy submarines. But here’s a first; a superyacht inspired by the lines of an aircraft carrier. The 459-foot  UAE One  is from the fertile mind of Milan-based designer Enzo Manca who created the concept for an unnamed United Arab Emirates sheikh looking to create an official UAE flagship. Without a doubt, the design highlight is the yacht’s runway-like main deck. It features not one, but three helipads, a conning tower-like, four-level structure on the starboard side, a geometric-shaped pool and a huge circular “conversation pit” right on the bow, complete with cozy sofas and a firepit. Accommodations over nine decks include five “super suites”, eight master cabins, 14 mini apartments, and 35 cabins for the crew of 65. 

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8 New Yachts Challenging Conventional Boat Design, From Aluminum Day Boats to Solar-Paneled Cruisers

The season’s most interesting launches were put through their paces in the med. here's our take on each..

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Test-driving a car is one thing, but finding the right watercraft is altogether more challenging. This cheat sheet is here to help, the result of first runs on a handful of new releases ranging from Dominator’s 35-foot Midi Ilumen M35 to the 171-foot Baglietto T52. Each was selected not just for being new to market but also for helping to advance the industry in some description, whether through cutting-edge propulsion, more-efficient hull shapes, or forward-looking interior design. Anchors aweigh.

Baglietto T52

After stepping aboard Baglietto ’s newest T52 at its yard in La Spezia, Italy, we were instantly taken with the 1,400-square-foot flybridge, reportedly the largest on any 171-footer, connected to the foredeck lounge via a retractable staircase. Also noteworthy: five generously sized social areas across the exterior of the Francesco Paszkowski design. Codesigner Margherita Casprini’s vision for the interior, meanwhile, matches dark-oak floors with a single wood and stone—teak and Botticino marble—for a pared-back aesthetic that’s highlighted by stainless-steel accents and custom furniture.

At sea, the model is distinguished by Baglietto’s first hybrid propulsion system. The boat cruises the harbor at 10 knots with neither generator noise nor engine vibration, though the T52 can transition to full diesel at any time. The two MTU 16V2 engines deliver a 17-knot top speed with a range of about 2,000 nautical miles, but in electric-diesel mode the range extends to 5,500 nautical miles. The T52 can also stay in electric mode at anchor, powering the house systems at 23 kWh for 10 hours.

Dominator Midi Ilumen M35

British poet Lord Byron famously declared Montenegro’s fjord-like Bay of Kotor to be the world’s “most beautiful encounter between land and the sea”—an idyllic (and ideal) testing ground for Dominator ’s new $1.3 million Midi Ilumen M35, which the Italian yard designed as a petite doppelgänger for a client’s 90-foot Ilumen 28M. Its billing as a 35-foot “mini-superyacht” sounds pretentious, but the details demonstrate a yacht-like quality: hand-laid teak decks with splashes of mirror-polished stainless steel and a chic reverse-angle windshield.

Likewise, inside the cabin are Astana Gray–marble surfaces and hand-stitched Alcantara bulkheads. But the M35 jettisons any superyacht comparison with its 43 mph top speed, thanks to twin 300 hp Volvo D4 turbo diesels that also propel it to a range of 300 nautical miles at 25 mph. The M35 handles well in moderate seas, the turning precise if a bit light. In all, this Midi is correct to consider itself a maxi.

80 Sunreef Power Eco

A legitimate breakthrough in all-electric motoryacht design, the 80 Sunreef Power Eco’s 80-foot by 39-foot dimensions create an airy interior with the usable space of many 100-foot models. Instead of needing to plug in somewhere to recharge, the 80 Eco relies on thin shock-resistant solar panels within the hulls, superstructure, and hardtop—anywhere absorbing sunlight—that replenish the 330 kWh battery banks connected to twin 180 kw motors. The four-cabin cat also has a smart energy-management system to monitor features such as its low-draw air-conditioning.

On the water, it’s pleasant, silent, and slow. At 8 knots, it can run for eight hours, with a range of 64 nautical miles. The top end is 12 knots, though Sunreef was cagey about how long a charge lasts at that speed. “In electric, it’s less about knots and more about watts,” says the captain. For those with range anxiety, Sunreef recently announced the new 77-foot Ultima, a sleeker design with diesel-electric propulsion.

Riva 82 Diva

It’s hard to beat running a Riva throttle-down along the French Riviera, which is how we experienced the 82-foot Diva. The model delivers on the brand’s promise of a muscular profile along with a sporty ride—31 mph, with the upgraded 1,900 hp MAN V12s and full load of fuel. (With a light load, it tops out at 35.7 mph.) Despite displacing 85.4 tons, the Diva handles like a day boat, conveying an unmistakable joie de vivre to the upper helm during hard-over turns.

High-gloss Italian wenge gives the interior a contemporary sophistication, but it’s anything but conventional. A mirrored hallway between the staterooms not only enhances natural light but also imparts a playful, fun-house sensibility, and the exterior is all about open space: Foldout platforms widen the stern by 10 feet, while the 430-square-foot flybridge is the largest in its class. There’s even a lounge on the foredeck, which is where we happily retire after finally ceding the helm.

Wallywhy150

Wally powerboats tend to be svelte sea creatures, known for their performance and futuristic appearance. The new Wallywhy150 veers sharply from that mold, at least aesthetically, with its extremely wide body. Yet it still manages to reach a top end of 22 knots, laudable for a 79-footer displacing 93.6 tons at a light load.

During our sea trial off the coast of Venice, Italy, two impressions resounded. First, the unusually quiet navigation, even in the aft salon, positioned in proximity to the three Volvo IPS 1350 engines. Second, the innovation of the interior, which features a main suite in the bow with 270-degree wraparound windows. As for the exterior, it’s defined by large spaces for socializing and water sports, including a drop-down transom. In fact, the boat is designed to replicate the experience of a seaside villa, a sensation subtly aided by Humphree stabilizers and a Seakeeper 26 gyro for balance.

Jeanneau NC37 With Hybrid Volvo Penta Drives

While the Jeanneau NC37 is a perfectly nice express cruiser, the sea trial I recently ran aboard her in Cannes, France, was much more about the propulsion system than the boat itself. Volvo Penta partnered with the French builder to debut its new hybrid drives as it ventures into the increasingly cluttered electric-propulsion market. This system matches twin 60-kW electric motors to 320-horsepower Volvo Penta D4s. It’s an attempt to have the silence and relatively small ecological footprint of an electric motor paired with the speed and reliability of diesel engines. And it works pretty well. I ran the NC37 at about 5 knots under full electric power as we slalomed out from the Cannes Yachting Festival through the forest of megayachts moored in the Baie de Cannes. When we passed the big boats, I was able to push the throttle forward, and with a satisfying kuh-chunk the diesels automatically engaged once the engines hit 1,500 RPM.

Aided by the electric motors, the Jeanneau ripped forward going from 6 to 30 knots in 13 seconds before maxing out at 33—the acceleration was powerful enough that I felt G forces pinning my back to the helm seat. The hull also sliced easily through the whitecaps caused by early morning gusts. Out in the bay, on the leeward side of a protective island, I tossed the boat into idle to see what the electrically powered joystick could do. For me, this was the highlight of the new hybrid package. It turns out the electricity gives the joystick real oomph, with a faster response time and a more muscular feel than you get with the regular Volvo joystick controls. These traits will make slow-speed maneuverability and docking much easier, taking the stress out of running in crowded marinas, often with tidal currents and wind to make docking even more challenging. The bottom line of this collaboration? It is the first time a hybrid installation has been accomplished by integrating all systems, and whenever this boat comes to market, everything will be covered under a single warranty. Boaters, especially newbies, will also feel more comfortable as captains of their own vessels, while the boats will have a smaller carbon footprint.

Bekkers Azur 45HT

Bekkers is a brand-new boatbuilder hailing from Holland that debuted its very first hull, the 45HT, at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival. Taking aim at some of the most acclaimed dayboat makers in the world, the new 45-footer is built out of aluminum, so both the exterior and exterior can take different forms during the customization process. That’s important because customers in this bracket demand customization. The boat displays quality fit and finish throughout, from the stainless steel accents to the leather-wrapped steering wheel. There is also a nice sense of proportion on the upper deck and down below in the cabin. On our sea trial, the 45HT offered solid and controlled turns, while the hull gripped the water’s surface despite swells that growing swells. The sightlines from the helm were tight, though, and the hardtop seemed like it was too low. I needed to duck down to see out the sides when making turns. I also thought the boat was a bit underpowered with twin 440-horsepower Volvo Penta IPS600s, with a top speed of 27 knots. I walked away from the Bekkers with the sense that the bones are here for another respectable entry into the Dutch dayboat market, but there is room for improvement. 

Heesen Ultra G

Ultra G, the 197-footer from Heesen Yachts, is a hybrid in multiple senses. The boat has an aft fishing center near the stern, 22,000-hp engines for a top speed of 37 knots. “The most horsepower of any Heesen ever built,” says the captain, who asked to remain anonymous, during a tour at the builder’s facilities in the Netherlands.

The raw speed and fishing amenities on what is a luxury superyacht are unusual design trends, but there are also noteworthy features across the interior, which comes courtesy of UK design firm Harrison Eidsgaard. Natural woods, layered lighting, and a palette of grays, golds and greens are certainly different than the masculine exterior. The full-beam salon and a glass-topped atrium are certainly highlights, as is the upper-deck lounge fitted with DJ decks, powerful speakers and disco lights.

While many areas carry a wow factor, the media room is one of the most functional areas on Ultra G. Located just off the main salon, it has large windows for natural light and rows of sofas facing towards a wall which is actually a screen—and a giant one at that. “It’s called ‘Samsung The Wall’,” says the captain. “You can choose to have three different things on display or watch something across the whole screen.”

Unlike many onboard cinemas, the media room was designed for film screenings. It’s also for real-life viewing, gaming and even fishing. “We put a 180-degree camera on the bow and so when you’re sitting here looking out on the horizon, you basically maintain a 180-degree view with the side windows and what’s in front of you on the screen,” the captain says.

The room also has a poker table and game consoles—four PlayStation 5s, two karaoke systems, one Xbox, and six fish finders—are hooked up to the Wall. The fish finders display real-time footage from underwater cameras, which also stream to the fisherman’s lounge in the aft of the yacht. So, guests could be watching a favorite movie while keeping eyes on where the yacht is sailing, and their fishing rods, all at the same time.

The media room, and many other spaces throughout the yacht, is also kitted out with powerful CAT speakers, priced at over $20,000 a pair. “They’re the crème de la crème of speakers—they’re there when you go into Beyoncé’s house,” the captain says.

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