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The gigayacht segment now constitutes a $5.47 billion industry annually and continues rapid expansion catering to ultra high net worth individuals, according to research firm The Superyacht Group. As the number of 100 meter-plus vessels delivered grows exponentially – now 30 since just 2008 – short term rental models make such feats of luxury engineering newly accessible to organizations seeking to captivate elite prospective partners.

Demand for on-demand access now outpaces supply for these aquatic palaces as emerging virtual business models reduce risk. Services like Searadar enable enterprises to instantly tap into a global fleet of over 7,000 superyachts without assuming the typical $650 million price tag for purchase and up to $60 million in annual operating costs.

Transaction volumes transacted digitally are predicted to double from $100 million to nearly $200 million by 2025 as yachting shifts from ownership to flexible usership. Corporations stand to gain hugely as early adopters positioning luxury maritime venues as relationship-building tools gaining the inside track on lucrative partnerships.

Ultra-wealthy investors and clients accustomed to first-class treatment seek awe-inspiring venues reflecting their social stature. 77% of affluent travelers prioritize Instagram-worthy trip photos to enrich personal brands, per Allied Market Research, while 44% of executives regard corporate event quality as dealmaking criteria according to a McKinsey survey.

On-demand rentals of exclusive yachts especially over 150 meters long guarantee experiences exceeding expectations of even billionaire prospects. What’s more, they enable controlled spending with usage-based pricing versus nine-figure asset investments. This makes rentals exponentially more accessible to enterprises seeking peace of mind.

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Profile of 10 Benchmark Gigayachts Defining Luxury Afloat

Spanning 100 meters-plus in length, gigayachts constitute naval engineering pinnacles blending ambitious scale with lavish amenities once solely the domain of billionaires. As ultimate venues for high-stakes corporate gatherings, their sheer size and uniqueness captivates ultra-high net worth partners accustomed to the finest of everything.

While thousands of large yachts now exist globally, a select few private gigayachts continually raise the bar through cutting-edge innovations advancing what’s possible in maritime luxury.

Here we profile 10 current leaders measuring 220-416 feet LOA:

Currently the world’s longest superyacht at 180m (590 ft), this Lürssen build launched in 2013 boasts a sophisticated stealth design with luxury accommodations for 36 guests cared for by a 70+ person crew. Powered by twin gas turbines reaching over 30 knots with bulletproof glass and missile countermeasures, Azzam defines the future of gigayachts as private aquatic estates for billionaires.

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Delivered in 2010, the 162.5m Eclipse was Roman Abramovich’s former flagship gigayacht with two helipads, a submarine garage and sophisticated intruder detection systems guarding 24 opulent staterooms, multiple pools and hot tubs plus a dancefloor. Its iconic design and US $1.5 billion price cemented gigayacht aspirations globally during the early 2010s.

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Commissioned in 2006 by the elite royal family of Dubai, this 155m (507 ft) superyacht accommodates 115 guests plus 88 crew. Its voluminous interior conceived by designer Andrew Winch includes stimulating LED ceilings resembling starry nights, user-friendly technology and indulgent spa plus extensive deck facilities hosting lavish gatherings.

Measuring 156m (512 ft) the Dilbar superyacht sets underwater spotlights illuminating two glass-bottom swimming pools plus a 25m seawater pool and helipad among myriad amenities for 40 privileged visitors. Launched from Lürssen in 2016 alongside extensive living/entertainment spaces, its 15,917 GT volume ranks as the world’s largest private yacht by interior capacity.

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This 508 ft vessel constitutes the flagship for Qatar’s ruling Al Thani family, delivered in 2007 and last refitted in 2021. Bearing a contemporary racing look with swept arches, Al Said’s appointments cater to 64 guests plus 154 crew with VIP suites, concert hall, cinema and glittering staircases ascending six decks for entertaining royalty afloat.

Constructed in Germany by Lürssen in 2012, Topaz measures 482 ft with expansive interiors styled by UK-based Terence Disdale Design. Notable amenities include a glassed-in solarium, glamorous atrium, pool with adjustable depth plus two helipads and gym. Owned by Abu Dhabi billionaire Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, it carries 62 crew providing luxury hospitality.

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This groundbreaking new 398 ft gigayacht launched by German yard Lürssen sports futuristic Rolls Royce propulsion, glass elevator and an interior by UK studio Winch Design accommodating 38 privileged visitors across 20 suites. A+ constitutes a visionary concept yacht advancing technological capabilities for discerning billionaire owners worldwide.

Measuring an impressive 242 ft, the 2022 Redwood superyacht’s flowing lines come courtesy of revered designer Espen Øino placing alfresco relaxation zones close to indulgent interior living spaces. Twin MTU engines reach 17 knots powered by a streamlined steel hull and aluminum superstructure built in Holland. Redwood carries 32 guests and 28 crew in refined contemporary style.

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The 376 ft TIS launched in 2020 after five years of construction by German/Italian interests as a private explorer yacht for exiled Iranian billionaire Nasser Al-Kharafi. Wide viewing windows provide natural lighting to palatial interiors with capacities for 36 guests plus 63 crew arranged by UK designer Andrew Winch.

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This newly delivered 2022 build measures 416 ft through a creative collaboration between Imperial Yachts and Royal Huisman now owned by Taiwanese billionaire Barry Lam. Styling by Mark Berryman includes soaring atriums accessed by circular staircases alongside a vast owner’s deck, helipad, swimming platforms and space for 31 elite visitors.

The Powerhouses Propelling Gigayachts to Extraordinary New Heights

Behind iconic modern gigayachts lies a powerful global ecosystem marrying world-class naval engineering and design expertise to construct evermore ambitious private superyachts for wealthy patrons.

Most owners work closely with elite shipyards like Lürssen, Feadship or Imperial on custom new builds pushing dimensional and technical limits across the 100m mark. Established players retain deep competence launching larger vessels on accelerated schedules thanks to extensive facilities experience, while fast-growing Turkish yards offer value pricing luring new orders from Russia and the Middle East.

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Based in Northern Germany, fifth-generation Lürssen commands the lucrative 100m+ market having delivered 30 outsized custom superyachts since 2008 while investing heavily in digital production efficiencies. Their technical prowess is legend - TIS for example exceeded her original 218 ft proposed length to 376 ft during construction, with capacity for 99 passengers and crew.

Feadship of Holland maintain strict quality controls on fleet sizes to instead achieve new technical milestones like a 2023 hydrogen propulsion concept. Their 278 ft Pagoo cut an iconic silhouette debuting hybrid diesel-electric drives and aluminum engineering advances.

Imperial Yachts leaped into the elite scene following their 2016 purchase of renowned builder Royal Huisman. Launching the futuristic 416 ft quad-engine gigayacht Sea Eagle II in 2022, Imperial now promises 18 month gigayacht build schedules where 200 ft builds once required five years.

No less than eight major shipyards now compete for prized 100m+ contracts building the biggest and very best for WAIPA classification distinction. Their output scales dramatically in complexity - 236 ft commissions demanding 270,000 working hours near 500,000 for 394 ft giants. Yet new robotic production techniques may soon trim schedules under 12 months.

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Extreme Scale Redefining Luxury Specifications

The largest gigayachts exceed dimensions of cruiseships - Dilbar weighs 15,917 gross tons overtaking vessels owned by entire nations. Seven 400 ft-plus launches since 2019 confirm the trend towards bigger equaling better.

Not just brute size, but onboard facilities and technology push boundaries. 423 ft Flying Fox boasts the most extensive spa afloat, carrying cryosaunas, steam rooms, massage/treatment rooms plus a privileged two-story owner's deck not found even on luxury liners.

Sophie, a 393 ft 2023 delivery, integrates massive retractable side balconies and panoramic window walls operated by fingertip controls from any suite. 2022's 456 ft Ahpo breaks new ground in technical redundancy with dual engine rooms, navigation bridges and interior layouts customizable via an app.

Billionaire patrons drive ever-increasing extravagance. Concept designs already contemplate outlandish 600-650 ft vessels - their specifications and innovation limited chiefly by physics and imagination alone thanks to the prowess of leading naval engineering minds.

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Soaring Prices Entrench Exclusivity

This rapid growth in dimensions and technology comes at eye-watering expense. Build costs approach US $1 billion for unique 500 ft custom designs while 500 crew may support operations.

Flagship vessel A+ represented an estimated $650 million investment by billionaire Andrey Melnichenko before trading owners in 2022. Annual operating fees can exceed $60 million as onboard systems require round-the-clock specialist maintenance.

Such astronomical pricing prohibits all but perhaps 300 ultra-high net worth individuals realistically entering the 100m+ class. Yet continuously rising valuations across billionaire portfolios suggests plenty in waitlist queues for the next generation of unthinkable gigayacht opulence.

On-demand rental models however offer temporary access to this rarified world for corporate events or elite gatherings, without outlaying nine-figure capital investments required for purchase. It's the ultimate way executives give VIP clients a glimpse into the heights of luxury they'll pay almost any premium to keep experiencing.

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Evaluating Yacht Rentals for Corporate Events

Chartering suitable venues for client meetings, corporate incentives or executive functions carries associated hassles. Hotels and resorts lack uniqueness while owned vessels require assuming liability risks, complex maintenance and full-time captain/crew. Yacht rentals bridge the gap without acquiring costly assets.

Shifting from an ownership to usership model around temporary access proves strategically advantageous on several fronts:

● Mitigate Risk

Rather than directly owning a 9-figure asset and liability exposures of vehicles, crew, guests etc., short term contracted access limits corporate risk when chartering for events.

● Optimize Spending

Payment is purely usage based, rather than ongoing operating costs like docking, maintenance and provisions consumed even while idle. Rationalize expenses to activity vs fixed ownership costs.

● Enhance Agility

Access any style vessel in desired locations globally without restrictions of a single owned asset. Customize each event with the optimal yacht via an international charter fleet meeting particular goals.

● Attract Attention

Ever-changing, ultra-exclusive luxury yachts accessed on-demand captivate and impress sophisticated clients and investors accustomed to typical venues. Wowing stakeholders fuels engagement, loyalty and deal potential.

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The Case for On-Demand Gigayacht Rentals

While chartering any private yacht provesadvantageous over acquisition, gigayacht rentals maximize benefits for status-conscious executive gatherings. Hiring 590 ft Azzam even temporarily conveys extraordinary prestige no resort can match.

For organizations regularly hosting upper echelon clients, access to multiple elite vessels like these profiled above will become a strategic advantage over competitors in luxury sectors. As appetite for unique life experiences grows, on-demand rentals constitute the most executable way of integrating gigayachts into corporate hospitality without unrealistic capital investments.

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Maximizing Executive Deal Potential

Ultra-high net worth individuals deciding eight- and nine-figure agreements have seen it all - the finest corner offices, most coveted supercars, elite private clubs. Captivating jaded clients demands venues like no other.

Enter on-demand gigayacht rentals, granting Fortune 500s comparable aquatic venues rivaling exclusive tropical islands for a fraction of the price. There’s no more definitive venue conveying success than conducting meetings aboard a billionaire’s professional naval palace designed to impress this very clientele.

Seeing partners wowed by helicopters touching down to transfer groups to a floating luxury estate fuels perceptions of game-changing innovation they’ll pay substantial premiums to access. Just visualizing your logo on the bows of a 550 ft gigayacht pulls buyers in like a tractor beam. It’s influence amplifying enterprises to the next level.

Yet extraordinary advantages manifest even without aiming for Azzam-sized giants. Modest yet still unique 120 ft vessels prove equally impactful for smaller gatherings or companies chartering initially. Special amenities like pools, theaters and water toys open bonding opportunities strengthening foundational relationships to reap big rewards later.

Essentially on-demand rentals bring billionaire-grade aquatic estates within reach on any scale needed. There’s simply no substitute for hosting clients and events aboard a compelling elite superyacht wowing attendees through total indulgence.

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Unlocking Group Events, Retreats and Elite Functions

Beyond client meetings, temporary yacht charters enable immersive offsite retreats, incentive programs, investor relations or staff celebrations able to transform company cultures for the better. Groups luxuriate in spacious multi-room suites and opulent common areas aboard their own floating private hotel disconnected from distractions onshore.

C-suite executives strategize goals within steps of sun-drenched lounges and open air Jacuzzis. Partners relax completely in the care of private staff and customized itineraries while motoring through stunning coastal scenery. Every detail exeeds expectations thanks to concierge teams manicuring ideal experiences.

Just visualizing next quarter’s executive leadership summit underway in a 6-story atrium and not another generic conference room speeds innovation. The unstructured creativity inspired attending meetings on alcoholic cider heir Miles’ custom superyacht or an ex-Facebook executive’s exotic charter ';' the kind of mental breakthoughs possible only when comfort exceeds all bounds.

Teams return recharged, strategies crisp and morale soaring to drive businesses forward faster than competitors stuck in stale corporate environments. Even seemingly minor venues upgrades work wonders but elite yacht charters reshape perspectives by removing constraints outright.

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Satisfying Diverse Luxury Amenities

Platforms like Searadar provide search tools identifying the best on-demand vessel alignment with your upcoming group’s demographics and desired amenities. Filter yachts by size, facilities, number of guests/staterooms and available dates in your destination region.

Narrow options further by cuisine options, water toys, crew language abilities, associated statuses and special features like live music sound systems or submersible garages. Preferred rental providers boast hundreds of vessels suiting groups from a dozen up to 2000 across superyacht, luxury yacht and mega yacht classes.

Charter quick-reference cards detail each yacht’s specifics like build date/yard, classification society, hull materials, speed/range specs and available spaces across multiple interior decks. Clicking photos exhibits premium finishes appeasing even billionaire expectations.

Simply browse vessels matching intended group numbers until the perfect floating venue emerges. Then book hassle-free through digital platforms for all-inclusive polished experiences handled completely by seasoned crews. It's an upgrade travel agents can barely comprehend.

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Future-Proofing Brand Success

As commerce itself moves increasingly to virtual interactions, hosting in-person experiences grows vital connecting with ultra-wealthy partners controlling corporate destinies. Yet locked into traditional thinking around venues and hospitality, many enterprises miss how on-demand rentals answer modern expectations.

Astute executives future-proof success leveraging these floating palaces accessed through cutting-edge booking platforms. The time is now to embrace disruptive usership models graduating client events and corporate retreats to the next level aboard the world’s finest superyacht rentals. Don't settle for ordinary when five-star hospitality now extends to the open ocean.

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The world’s biggest yachts – what’s behind the growth of the gigayacht

• Helen Fretter
• March 14, 2017

The last few years have seen launches of some of the world's largest yachts, truly gigayachts. Helen Fretter delves into the world of the gigayacht

Dwarfing not only any other yacht that happened to be on the River Eider, but even the buildings along the foreshore, the monolithic Sailing Yacht A made quite an impression when she was launched from the Nobriskrug yard in Hamburg in the autumn of 2016.

The 142m, eight-deck behemoth is the archetypal ‘gigayacht’, phenomenal not just in her dimensions but also in her radicalism.

The Philippe Starck-designed Sailing Yacht A , with her 20m freeboard, begs the question: is she even a sailing yacht? The last yacht to divide opinion, and attract the shock and awe of the non-sailing public in the same manner was Maltese Falcon , the glossy, experimental megayacht designed for Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tom Perkins.

But the Falcon was launched a decade ago, and Sailing Yacht A is just one of a crop of extraordinary gigayachts, or sailing superyachts of 80, 90 or 100m plus, to touch the water in 2016.

Besides the 142m Sailing Yacht A , another three-masted design was launched from OceanCo this autumn, the 106m  Black Pearl , which looks set to become the largest sailing yacht in the world – for a while at least. Black Pearl represents a modern evolution of the rotating Dynarig pioneered by Maltese Falcon . Meanwhile in the spring, the largest Bermudan rigged yacht ever launched, the 86m ketch Aquijo , powered through sail trials in preparation for a global adventure.

There are more in the pipeline also. Royal Huisman announced this autumn that they had been commissioned to design and build the 86m Project 400 , another three masted design, this one more conventionally rigged. A proposal for the 114m Endurance has just been unveiled, an explorer concept designed to be able to cruise unassisted for three months. There is also the 86m Komorebi , an experimental wingsail-assisted hybrid trimaran design from the French multihull experts VPLP.

Rise and rise of the gigayacht

Why the sudden flurry of these stratospherically ambitious projects? In truth, it is not that sudden – initial pitches for what ultimately became Sailing Yacht A were invited back in 2008, and pre-studies began in 2011. A decade between projects seems rather shorter when design and build takes at least five years – gigayacht owners may be exacting, but they also have to be extraordinarily patient.

The 141m four-masted Dream Symphony is currently in build out of wood in Turkey, and includes vast living accommodation, and a swimming pool that converts to become a helipad platform.

What is remarkable, though, is how rapidly the yachts have grown in size – raising the upper ceiling from 88 to over 140m in a decade. Dutch naval architecture firm Dykstra has been instrumental in many of the world’s most innovative megayachts, including Sailing Yacht A , Black Pearl , and Maltese Falcon .

Managing director Thys Nikkels comments, “Ten years ago a big boat was a very different size than a big boat is now. I can still remember when I started working in ’91 a 40-metre yacht in those days was a big boat. In the mid-90s we started to design the yacht Athena , which we thought was the biggest boat we were ever going to see in our lives, as a sailing yacht she was 80 metres on the water.”

The largest single sloop rigged yacht in the world remains Mirabella V , launched back in 2003 and since renamed (and slightly lengthened during a refit) M5 at just over 77m. Rob Doyle, who worked on the project led by Ron Holland, recalls:

“We started designing her 17 years ago now. We hit a very natural sweet spot with Mirabella and that’s why it has taken so long for other boats to suddenly go over her length and over her rig height.

“ Mirabella still has the highest ‘P’ measurement [distance from boom to top of mast] and the longest boom in the world, though there are taller masts now.

“She set a bar and we didn’t realise we’d actually set it. It came down to a ratio of the rig weight to the draught and the keel weights, and everything else to be able to carry that amount of sail and that ballast to satisfy the rules.

“We pushed technology a lot – about 16 companies went bust over Mirabella  because the jump was so massive. We were jumping from a 64m to a 75m [yacht] and that jump was like learning to fly, then going to the moon!”

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Ken Freivokh, who was responsible for the radical styling of Maltese Falcon , also points out that after the much publicised launch of the Falcon many buyers did not want to be seen to be emulating Tom Perkins’s unique style, preferring to wait, or opt for a conservative design. After the Falcon , Freivokh’s next radical Dynarig yacht was Black Pearl , which he began work on six years ago. At 106m Black Pearl dwarfs Maltese Falcon , with a 2,700GT volume that puts her just under the key 3,000GT limit.

Surprisingly, Dykstra’s Thys Nikkels says that the Dynarigs being built today are not markedly different to the one developed for Maltese Falcon a decade ago. “In concept it is not very different. In detail there are a number of improvements that have been made.

But Maltese Falcon was – for her time – years far ahead and she proved to be very successful in sail handling and sailing, so there are not many improvements to be done. Nowadays you just have different materials you can use, or different electronics and software systems that you can use for control.”

Maltese Falcon, launched in 2006, pioneered the Dynarig concept utilised on many of the next generation of larger gigayachts.

Sail handling

Meanwhile a decade of development in superyacht rigs and sail systems, means that Aquijo ’s owner could opt for a conventional ketch rig, which can deploy over 3,000m2 of sails in around six minutes.

Sail handling routines are necessarily different – the jib is furled when tacking. “Vitters organised a nice system that keeps just a nice amount of tension on the jib sheets furling in and out so that they are not flailing about,” explains Aquijo ’s designer, Bill Tripp. “So it’s not a dinghy tack, but it is safe and orderly.

“The spinnaker is on a fast furler and furls up in 30 seconds, making gybes less complex. There is the ketch choreography of bringing the main and mizzen in, but the steering is precise and there is no need to put too much sail up for the conditions.”

Aquijo master cabin

The forces generated on yachts such as Aquijo may be enormous – mast compression can reach around 580 tons – but are no longer beyond the realms of riggers’ experience. “When we started building boats like Saudade [the 2009 45m Wally], 14 tonnes was a very big load. Once we understood racing these boats, and understood they were controllable, you can take another step.

“We were delighted when sailing Aquijo upwind in a lot of breeze that the load on the mainsheet was showing around 12 tonnes. It’s 2:1 so that’s 24 tonnes. I’m not saying that’s not a massive load, but it’s similar to what we have on Saudade ’s big sheet 1:1, and we have years of experience with handling that.” Custom built 40 ton carbon and alloy winches help manage the sheet loads.

Tripp notes that a Dynarig was never considered as an option. “What you’re really asking is do you want the ease of sailing or do you want to be able to access something exciting? And we wanted both of them.

“Sailors tend to like the more fundamental experiences, and when the technology allows them to access those more fundamental experiences, well that’s a great joy.”

Aquijo is the world’s largest ketch, with a mainsail that can be furled or unfurled in around four seconds

Finding the limit

Just how big can a sailing yacht go? Five years ago plans were unveiled for a 101m sloop, with a single 125m carbon mast, which raised a few eyebrows and discussions over whether it might be possible. Malcolm McKeon worked on the proposal and says that it was the cost, rather than technical limitations, which put the brakes on the project.

“It was an evolving process. The owner has a 50m-plus sailing superyacht, and he wanted a new yacht big enough that he could put a reasonably sized chase boat on board. He wanted an explorer type sailboat that he could go to the Pacific on, and carry all his toys with him, and not have to have a support boat.

“The design started at 65 or 70m and it just grew and grew and grew until it got to 100m, and then it basically just got too expensive.

Recent sail trials on Sailing Yacht A saw the 1,464m2 mainsail unfurled from the 27.5m carbon U-shaped boom. Incredibly she is designed to heel up to a maximum angle of 12 degrees under full sail.

“The big problem with the large sail boats is the mast price goes up by a bigger proportion to everything else so the rig price becomes a much bigger percentage of the overall build. Technically it can all be done, it’s just the value of that part becomes a much more significant part and sometimes more difficult for an owner to accept.

“If somebody came to me and said they wanted to build a boat with a 200m mast I would think well, is that really possible? Certainly rigs up to 100m and a bit more I think are possible today, but where we’re going to go after that I don’t know.”

Rob Doyle points out that sailing superyacht owners pay around a 30 per cent premium over opting for a motoryacht, yet the boats lose around a third of the equivalent interior volume. However, for him the biggest limitations are the humans onboard.

“I think we are coming to a stage where we need a new type of rig, to be honest, to be able to safely deploy these sails without killing people. I think we are getting very close to where the metal meets the flesh at the deck level where the people and the guests are hanging around.”

With the ever-increasing winch and line speeds needed to handle the huge loads, serious hand and limb injuries can happen in the blink of an eye. “There is a moral hazard there that keeps playing on my mind,” says Doyle. “We are building very dangerous machines and we have to be very careful of people.”

The newly announced Endurance concept design is a 114m four-masted explorer design with a 6,000 mile range under power.

More prosaically, the bigger your gigayacht, the bigger the challenge of just getting on and off it. “Once you are getting to a stage where you can’t get into anchorages you are in constant fear of drifting – even putting down an anchor you need a huge amount of space around you.

“So then you anchor further out into the slop and the big waves, so the owners find it difficult to get on and off the boat, and suddenly other problems can overwhelm the project,” Doyle points out. One increasingly popular solution to that particular problem is a luxury landing craft.

Too big for the Panama Canal

It might seem counter-intuitive, but it is Aquijo ’s owner’s focus on the sailing experience that has enabled the designers of the 86m ketch to push the size limits of a traditionally rigged yacht.

“ Aquijo is a sophisticated machine and brings most aspects of a 1,600GT motor yacht with her,” comments designer Bill Tripp. “But she does not aspire to helicopters or submarines, the feeling of the boat is one of use. She is for getting out there, and for going out sailing. In Greece this summer, she would go out for an afternoon of sailing in 35 knot Meltemi because it is so much fun to sail at 20 knots, as if on rails.

“We have always done sailboats that can get under the Panama Canal bridge, and the biggest we were happy to do and put under the bridge was really 46m because after that we didn’t have big enough sails for the boat.

“Then five years ago we launched A Better Place , and the owner said ‘I’ll go around, I don’t want to limit my boat because of the bridges.’ With Aquijo they said, we want to go to these places anyway, so let’s get the best sailboat we can. So suddenly, instead of having this 63m limit on the rig, that all opened up and we could start doing a sailing boat that had a gross tonnage like some of the bigger motoryachts.

“I think we’re going to see more of that. You can look at the Strait of Magellan [an alternative route to rounding Cape Horn ], as a place that’s a really long way away or a place you really want to go.”

The three-masted Black Pearl  has an angular ‘Pacman’ bow with a wave-piercing reverse sheer lower section, and extended traditional foredeck above

The wish list

Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko is keeping his Sailing Yacht A tightly wrapped under non-disclosure agreements, but a few intriguing details have been released, including magnifying windows which appear larger inside than outside, and a gimballed crow’s nest, accessible by lift, 60m high in the curved mast.

An observation pod embedded in the keel with foot-thick glass gives a mesmerising – and frankly terrifying-sounding – view of the propellers, and there’s a three-man submarine.

Gigayacht designers have come up with some imaginative solutions to meet owners’ foibles and demands. Drawings for the 101m sloop incorporated an entirely retractable hardtop to the flybridge to give the owner his requested uninterrupted view of the sails and sky.

Plans for the Japanese-influenced Komorebi design feature a live tree on the aft deck. Watersports toys are old news – now tender garages are specified to house motorbikes, amphibious quad bikes, even custom-built marinised supercars.

On Aquijo , the headline feature is the ‘beach club’ on the lower deck. “For a sailing boat it is a huge area, they have a sauna, hamman [Turkish Bath], a rainfall shower, a relaxing area, this huge whirlpool in the middle, a little pantry, and enough space for gym equipment around the pool,” explains interior designer Robert Voges.

Beach club on Aquijo.

Voges says the trickiest element on the yacht was the flawless high shine steel mast claddings which run through the interior. “It is like a piece of art. The mast was going through the main saloon and guest corridor, and we didn’t want to hide it. So we decided to make a feature out of it with seamless stainless steel cladding with integrated LED strip lights from top to bottom over two decks.”

One of the most radical projects in progress is the 141m Dream Symphony , a four-masted design currently in build in Turkey. Originally slated for launch this year, the project is progressing slowly – in part due to the fact the yacht is constructed of wood. Her design includes a large aft deck swimming pool that transforms into a raised helipad area.

This is the type of concept which seemed fantastical just a few years ago, but is now reality in the motoryachts world where designs like the 81m Alfa Nero have deployed it successfully.

“It’s a good solution because you usually have to drop down all the stanchions and any elements that are higher than the helipad itself, whereas if you lift the helipad you don’t have to lower the other elements,” explains Dream Symphony designer Ken Freivokh.

The 141m four-masted Dream Symphony

“The brief did not call for a resident helicopter that would have its own hanger – it’s just a ‘touch and go’. You don’t want to set aside space for a helicopter permanently that’s almost never there, so if you have a reasonably sized swimming pool why not use the base of a pool to just receive the helicopter, and then once the helicopter flies away you can put it back to normal operations?” Why not indeed?

No matter how grandiose your ideas, however, not even the vast volumes of a gigayacht can be entirely filled with art galleries and Reiki studios. Robert Voges explains that, like any other ship, “We have to start with all the emergency exits, the corridors, staircases . . . and from there we can work with the other areas which are left over.”

Ken Freivokh estimates that at least 20 per cent of the interior space has to be allocated to the back-of-house systems required to maintain the equivalent of a small hotel – air conditioning, waste, media, and other unglamorous elements behind the touch-screen luxury.

Edge of reason

At 12,700 GT, Sailing Yacht A has the vastest volume of all. But can she be called a sailing yacht? She carries three of the world’s largest carbon rigs – curved, unstayed, capable of rotating a maximum of 70 degrees – featuring in-boom furling that can deploy 3,747 square metres of sail area (67 per cent more than Maltese Falcon ) from a finger tip command. And yet she cannot help but look implausible.

The hull has a maximum beam of 24.8m and includes 24 shell doors.

No matter how innovative the technology on board, or how vast the expense, the elements will not bend to the will of man or millionaire. Various estimates have put her cost at $400-500million, or in the region of £320 to £400 million – to put those sort of figures in context, the bill for the London Olympics Aquatics centre came in at under £300m.

Sailing Yacht A will be ‘sail-assisted’, not wind-powered. Confounding, aggressive in her styling, she’s a yacht that has attracted scathing opinions as often as wide-eyed wonder. But what is the point of creating a gigayacht that doesn’t?

“It is a creative process with the owner,” comments Aquijo ’s designer Bill Tripp, “They have this idea that they can make something that speaks to them. They don’t write symphonies, and they’re not great painters or sculptors, but on the other hand money is vital energy, and they can create these things that wouldn’t exist otherwise.

“It’s great when someone says, ‘Life’s short, I’m just going to do this.’”

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A Gigayacht is a type of vessel that is larger and more luxurious than a traditional Super or Megayacht. Gigayachts are some of the biggest private yachts in the world. They are typically more than 300 feet long and may have more than one engine, allowing them to handle larger waves and travel further for more extended periods of time. Gigayachts provide the amenities of a luxury cruise liner in an exclusive setting, often featuring several decks with designer furnishings, large luxury suites or cabins, gourmet dining, hot tubs, and much more. Depending on the size and type, a Gigayacht may offer increased safety features and better stability when travelling on the open water.

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Manufacturers that produce gigayacht power boats include Sunreef , Sanlorenzo , Majesty Yachts and Benetti .

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A 353-foot hybrid gigayacht wrapped in glass looks like a floating palace of light — and it'll only cost you a quarter of a billion dollars. Take a look inside.

• "Luminosity," a 353-foot hybrid gigayacht, just hit the market for €225 million ($268 million).
• The vessel, built by Italian shipyard Benetti, boasts cutting edge, green technology that allows it to run nearly silently with reduced emissions.
• The ship also has stunning exterior design elements, including over 8,600 square feet of window walls.
• It can accommodate 27 guests, 37 crew members, a helicopter, two cars, a sailboat, and motorbikes.
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Italian shipyard Benetti just completed building one of the world's largest hybrid yachts — and the gigayacht can be yours for just a quarter of a billion dollars.

"Luminosity" is a 353-foot vessel that runs on a hybrid propulsion system and diesel-electric engines along with specially developed batteries for a silent, smooth ride. The ship also features eye-catching design elements on a surface level, like over 8,600 square feet of window walls and guest suite bathrooms that look more like pieces of modern art.

The yacht can accommodate up to 27 guests across 12 suites, along with 37 crew members across 22 cabins. And that's not to mention two cars, including a Phantom Rolls Royce, a 24-foot sailboat, and two motorbikes.

The original owner decided to sell just weeks before delivery, and the floating palace is currently on the market with an asking price of €225 million ($268 million).

Here's a look inside.

"Luminosity" is a brand new, luxurious hybrid vessel. Benetti, the shipyard that built it, bills it as a gigayacht — yes, a gigayacht — which is a vessel larger than a superyacht or a megayacht.

Source: Axxess Marine, Benetti

The ship is 353 feet long.

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Benetti, founded in 1873, is one of the oldest Italian shipyards and focuses on luxurious custom builds.

"Luminosity," according to Robb Report, was a custom build that took at least five years to complete.

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The original owner decided to sell just weeks before delivery.

The completely finished vessel is selling for €225 million ($268 million), a Benetti spokesperson told Business Insider.

Its price point of a quarter of a billion dollars reflects both the luxury and the technology the yacht was designed with— the shipyard touts it as one of the largest hybrid ships in the world.

The ship is powered by a hybrid propulsion system and diesel-electric engines, along with specially developed batteries for a smooth, quiet ride.

The yacht's exteriors, which are wrapped in over 8,600 square feet of glass, were designed by Zaniz Jakubowski, Andrew Langton, and Giorgio M. Cassetta.

Between its six decks of windows and hybrid technology, the ship bucks conventional yacht design.

The interiors were designed solely by Zaniz Jakubowski, a prolific designer who Robb Report noted has remained anonymous for 20 years due largely to non-disclosure agreements.

The ship's design details include a projection screen that can show any scenery. Below, it shows a forest.

A swirling staircase moves through the illusion.

Other artistic elements throughout the ship include intricate design patterns and light fixtures in key areas like the bar ...

... and dining room.

The ship can accommodate up to 27 guests across 12 suites.

The suites feel more like luxe hotel rooms than ship cabins.

They include include modern bathrooms ...

... with plenty of light.

"Luminosity" can also accommodate 37 crew members across 22 cabins.

The yacht has multiple spacious decks.

One deck boasts a helipad.

That same deck is also set up to fit two cars, including a Rolls Royce Phantom, along with a 24-foot sailboat and two motor bikes.

All of the other decks are designed for a mix of entertaining and relaxing, instead of toy stashing.

"Luminosity" also has lavish amenities like a gym with window walls.

... and an on-board spa.

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PORTLAND, Maine — Love it or hate it, there was a massive yacht owned by a multibillionaire in Portland Harbor on Wednesday in what's the city's peak tourism season.

The Rising Sun, a 450-foot gigayacht owned by billionaire David Geffen, is the 20th largest yacht in the world,  according to the Robb Report .

Tied to the docks of Portland's waterfront, tourists and locals passing by had mixed opinions of knowing such a wealthy boat owner was in town.

"What an excuse to burn gasoline. ... To me it seems borderline absurd," Tom Prito said, visiting from New Hampshire.

Sandy Barkhurst, from Coronado, California, said she is used to seeing yachts, but one this size is over the top.

"That's my personal opinion, and I'm growing concerned about our climate and our world," Barkhurst said.

According to the New York Times, Geffen's yacht puts out more than 16,000 tons of emissions every year.

Geffen is the cofounder of Dreamworks, the movie studio that created "Shrek" and "Kung Fu Panda." Geffen also has produced music for Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, and Tom Waits.

For people working in Portland's tourism industry, the Rising Sun has been a conversation starter.

"It's quite a draw, especially for locals coming down to look it over and ask questions," Richard Leeman, who works for Visit Portland, said.

Leeman said while the handful of people on the yacht won't increase numbers to tourism money, it is a sign of Portland's working waterfront.

"Portland is defined by its waterfront, and everyone wants to be a part of it. ... I think it's important that people see how active the waterfront is," Leeman said.

A harbormaster spokesperson in Bar Harbor confirmed Thursday that the Rising Sun was on its way there. All boats that want to stay in the harbor are required to reserve space ahead of time in order to anchor there. The vessel will not be able to dock, due to its size. He said there were no concerns about interference with other large boats, such as cruise ships or the CAT, but said it has been busy there. 

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MEGA YACHT, SUPER YACHT OR GIGA YACHT? WHAT TO CALL THE WORLD'S LARGEST YACHTS

There is no looking away when a large luxury yacht sails into view. the biggest super yachts in the world will always mesmerize and intrigue us, whether we are gazing at them from land or sea. but what to call these most expensive super yachts in the world there are no solid definitions when it comes to deciding if a boat is a super yacht, a mega yacht, or a giga yacht. or is that big boat just a yacht there is some general consensus on terminology, however, and several factors come into play when attempting to define the largest yachts in the world:.

IN THE TIME BEFORE SUPER YACHTS

Maritime history places private yachting in existence as early as the 1600s. At that time, boats began to be used occasionally as recreational vessels, rather than just as work boats. Later, private citizens, not just royalty, eventually began to own their own boats. These were separated from functional craft and the word "yacht" came into play.

LENGTHS OF A SUPER YACHT, MEGA YACHT, AND GIGA YACHT

A boom in large yacht construction blossomed around the time of the Industrial Revolution in the United States. As this era of wealth grew for family names such as Carnegie, Rockefeller, Morgan, and Vanderbilt, so did interest in the luxuriousness of these yachts, which they often saw as an extension of their family mansions. Since these boat owners were seldom mariners themselves, they hired crew to help run these vessels. The largest of these large boats of the time were considered yachts.

The length overall of a boat - for both powerboats and sailboats - is the first clue to how it is named in the yacht-industry nomenclature. Many maritime businesses will use the term super yacht for vessels at least 80 feet (24 meters) in length, while some consider super yachts to be a minimum of 100 feet in length (30 meters).

Many people use the terms super yacht and mega yacht interchangeably, while others believe a mega yacht starts at 200 feet (60 meters). There is also some consensus that an extremely high level of service from the onboard crew can bump a superyacht into the megayacht realm.

But as the largest of the yachts continue to grow in length, even the term mega yacht seems insufficient. Faster than the largest yacht in the world can be crowned, plans are already drawn up to exceed its length.

Should the largest, nearly 600-foot-long yacht fall into the same naming category as the 200-foot yacht? Probably not. For this reason, many more in the maritime industry will put the largest of the large luxury yachts into the giga yacht group. Similarly, the immense vessels that are still in the idea/discussion phase are called giga yacht concepts.

MEGA YACHT REGIONS

There are informal regional trends when it comes to naming the largest of the super-, mega-, and giga yachts. Although English is the primary language in much of North America and Europe, English can seem like two different languages when comparing London with New York. This is also true with yacht terminology.

Often the European yachting industry uses the term superyacht (or super yacht) while the United States more frequently uses the term megayacht (or mega yacht). As the yacht industry continues to grow, the use of super to describe a large, luxury yacht seems to be more predominant worldwide.

SUPER YACHT LEGALESE

Another factor that helps define boats is the legal aspect as described by several maritime groups. Whether the boat in question is the smallest rowboat, dinghy, or tender, or the biggest boat in the world, international and local regulations hold a few clues.

One international governing body is the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) based in the United Kingdom. This British agency legislates and guides the maritime industry with national and international support and has been a leader in internationally recognized definitions.

According to the MCA's Large Commercial Yacht Code's definition, "Large means 24 meters and over in load line length and the Code of Practice applies to yachts which are in commercial use for sport or pleasure, do not carry cargo, and do not carry more than 12 passengers."

MEGA YACHT CREW

The presence of hired crew onboard definitely lends itself to referring to a boat as a yacht. As soon as captain, engineer, purser, deckhand, bosun, stewardess, stew, and chef are in uniform and on duty to serve the owner, the tendency is to use the term yacht in any form, whether a super yacht, a mega yacht, or a giga yacht.

So, with no "official" rules in play, you can use your own judgement and preference when calling a vessel, a boat, a yacht, a super yacht, a mega yacht, or a giga yacht.

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The cost of a gigayacht is not for the faint of heart - with the Azzam costing almost $700 million, and the Eclipse costing over $1 billion. But for those who can afford it, a gigayacht provides the ultimate in luxury and amenities. From private movie theaters and casinos to full-service spas and Michelin-starred chefs, a gigayacht has it all. Add in a dedicated crew of hundreds to cater to your every whim, and you have a floating palace that money can buy.

If you're interested in experiencing the gigayacht lifestyle for yourself, there are plenty of charter companies that can make your dreams a reality - even if only for a week or two. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip today!

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“For the billionaire who has everything, sometimes a superyacht just isn’t enough,” reports CNN.  “Gigayachts” are the ultimate status symbol, communicating power, eminence and a seemingly limitless supply of cash. Once the rich become the super rich, it’s all about being the biggest and the best – “There’s definitely a ‘mine is bigger than yours’ syndrome in this industry and there is a desire to have the best. That’s the great thing about these yachts,” said Jonathan Beckett, CEO of Burgess Yachts, one of the world’s leading yacht brokers . Buyers of gigayachts are accustomed to surrounding themselves with the most opulent and exceptional possessions, and as owners seek bigger and better yachts, the term ‘gigayacht’ is becoming more and more prevalent. Although there is no standard definition for what qualifies a boat as a “gigayacht,” SuperYacht World editor Paul Ashton says, “A gigayacht I would say is anything that is over 220 feet (67 meters) where the majority of the yacht is customized and bespoke.”

So who currently owns the world’s most expensive yacht? CNN names Roman Abramovich’s “Eclipse,” believed to be between $540 million and $1.1 billion. However, a couple of weeks ago, we reported on “History Supreme,” the $4.8 billion precious-metal-encrusted superyacht (by Ashton’s standards) designed by Stuart Hughes. We’re assuming History Supreme wasn’t named because the buyer hasn’t been officially identified.

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This Epic Hybrid 352-Foot Gigayacht May Be the Greenest Vessel to Ever Hit the Water. Now It’s Up for Sale.

While owners typically wait five years for their custom builds, the benetti "luminosity" was listed just weeks before her scheduled delivery to her owner., howard walker, howard walker's most recent stories.

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Opportunities like this come along once in a blue moon. Here’s a chance to buy a new, 352-foot Benetti -built superyacht without the usual five-year wait. All you need is a quarter of a billion dollars.

Launched to huge fanfare at Benetti’s Livorno yard in Italy in February 2019, Luminosity is currently having the finishing touches made to her. She’ll be completed this summer. Luminosity is jointly listed with the brokerage firms Fraser and Burgess .

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“This is truly a rare opportunity for a buyer to acquire an essentially brand-new yacht, without the lengthy build time, and all the planning and engineering time,” says Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts . “Plus, Luminosity comes with a two-year factory warranty.”

One of the greenest gigayachts built to date, the 352-footer also has all the niceties one would expect, including this counter-flow swimming pool in the beach club.  Fraser Yachts

No word as to why the owner is selling, though Larsen says it’s not unusual for an owner to put a new yacht on the market so soon after launch.

Designed to be one of the “greenest” superyachts on the ocean, the big-windowed Benetti features advanced diesel-electric hybrid power. Its high-tech battery technology includes 35 tons of lithium polymer batteries that provide juice for up to 12 silent hours at anchor with zero emissions and no generator noise.

The yacht’s groundbreaking interior, with almost 9,000-square-feet of floor-to-ceiling windows on four levels, takes “going green” literally. A five-story glass stairwell creates a virtual forest where you can watch “e-flowers” open and close as they detect motion in the dining room.

Within the yacht’s 352-foot length and 56-foot beam is a staggering volume of 5,844GT. Built to the Passenger Yacht Code, she can accommodate 26 guests in 12 suites, including a huge dedicated owner’s deck with large terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows and an elevator that services every deck level.

The yacht has 35 tons of lithium-ion batteries that will power the house systems with zero emissions for 12 hours.  Fraser Yachts

“ Luminosity is all about innovation. In response to increased public awareness, Benetti has invested time and resources into green solutions. The engine room is just one impressive example of the yacht’s efficiency and state-of-the-art engineering,” says Larsen.

Six 1,334-hp Caterpillar C32 diesel generators drive two 2,200kW ABB Azipods giving a top speed of 16 knots. Throttle-back to the yacht’s 10-knot cruising speed and she’ll run for 8,000 nautical miles with extremely low levels of noise and vibration.

Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, the exterior was designed by a consortium that included Azure Naval Architects, Reymond Langton Design, Zaniz Interiors and Giorgio Cassetta. The sleek, minimalistic interior is the work of London-based Zaniz Jakubowski, of Zaniz Interiors.

Many of the guest bedrooms have the same levels of luxuries and amenities as the master suites of other superyachts.  Fraser Yachts

One of the yacht’s multitude of jaw-dropping features includes a state-of-the-art health club with drop-down hull doors that open it to the sea on three sides. It features a steam room, gym, and cold plunge pool maintained at an invigorating 4degC.

Need to swim laps? In the beach club is a 323-sq-ft counter-flow pool that, at the touch of a button, can convert into a dance floor.

Other standout features include a conference room, hospital, moon lounge for star-gazing, cigar room, and a commercial-grade helipad for a Bell 429 or similar with its own refueling and foam fire-fighting station. And to launch the multitude of tenders, jet skis, rescue boats and nautical toys, there are no fewer than 12 cranes on board.

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