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CLASSIC 40M BENETTI Motor yacht for sale

A handsome yacht with a first-class pedigree, CLASSIC 40M BENETTI is a 39.5m (129.5ft) tri-deck motor yacht constructed in steel with aluminium superstructure and delivered by the renowned Italian shipyard in 1970. Her long-standing owner has kept a tight maintenance schedule, ensuring that each winter the yacht is refitted and refurbished as needed.

Exterior design details include a graceful sheer line and bow profile, a classic canoe stern, full walkaround sidedecks on two levels and traditional varnished teak capping rails. Covered companionways on the main deck feature Benetti’s signature sculpted mullions.

The sun deck has L-shaped sofa seating and a huge expanse of sunpads with partial shade from a fixed awning and exercise equipment forward either side of the funnel. There is another large sunpad forward on the bridge deck and steps down to cushioned seats overlooking the foredeck.

She has a spacious bridge deck aft with shaded open-air dining beneath the sun deck overhang and a sun lounge with a sofa, armchairs and a coffee table opposite two sun loungers. There’s a sociable seating area aft that serves as a second open-air dining option with a U-shaped banquette, folding armchairs, a large high-gloss varnished table and a folding canvas bimini.

The main deck aft has four large rattan armchairs around a coffee table in ample shade. Inside, her interior decor is traditional, with finely crafted features. The main deck saloon has a large lounge area aft with L-shaped sofas and two armchairs and forward is the formal dining area with an eight-seat table. The sky lounge has a large sofa facing aft, looking through double doors opening onto the upper aft deck.

Welcoming up to eight guests in four cabins with seven crew, CLASSIC 40M BENETTI offers 267GT of internal volume. The guest accommodation is arranged across two decks. The owner’s suite is forward on the main deck, has an office desk and a 10sqm (108sqft) walk-in wardrobe. The en suite has a bathtub as well as a shower. The other guest cabins are on the lower deck, comprising a full-beam VIP double forward and two twin cabins that each have extra pullman berths.

This twin-screw yacht is powered by twin 624hp Caterpillar diesel engines with low engine hours. Her top speed is 13.7kts and she cruises at 11.5kts with a maximum range of 3,600nm.

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Dramatic video captures the moment a massive 40-meter superyacht sank off the coast of Italy

• A superyacht sunk off the coast of Southern Italy over the weekend.
• Video of the boat's demise showed the ship sinking stern-first with its bow straight in the air.
• The Italian Coast Guard rescued nine people from the ship before it submerged.

A superyacht measuring nearly 130 feet sunk off the coast of southern Italy on Saturday, after members of the Italian Coast Guard rescued nine people from the submerging ship.

This weekend, the Italian press reported that the 39.4-meter motor yacht named "My Saga" sunk off the coast of Catanzaro Marina.

Video from the scene shows the massive boat teetering into the water before fully sinking stern-first.

—Sky News (@SkyNews) August 22, 2022

Sky News reported that worsening weather conditions rendered it impossible for a rescue tugboat to bring the yacht to safety.

An investigation into what caused the ship to sink is underway, the outlet reported. 

The yacht was built in Italy in 2007, according to Super Yacht Times, and was traveling from Gallipoli to Milazzo under a Cayman Islands flag with a full Italian crew when it sunk. 

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Why buy a Sunseeker 40m yacht? 

A high-performance vessel with superb speed and fuel efficiency.

The Sunseeker 40m is the largest Sunseeker boat built to date, offering prestige, style, and comfort. Enjoy top speeds of 25 knots and fast cruising capabilities of up to 20 knots with excellent fuel efficiency.  

Large breakout areas and deck spaces

Sunseeker yachts are known for their family-friendly, sociable layouts, large deck spaces with bars, barbecues, dining areas, opulent staterooms, and voluminous salons. The Sunseeker 40m is an excellent choice for families. 

Excellent soundproofing 

The British boatbuilder is known for their excellent soundproofing, enabling different generations to enjoy the boat without disturbing one another. 

Shallow draft

The Sunseeker 40m’s shallow draft ensures the boat can access smaller marinas, putting more cruising destinations within reach.  

The Sunseeker 40m yacht model 

Sunseeker’s state-of-the-art 40m yacht boasts a scale and layout that is simply awe-inspiring. Built by the iconic British shipbuilder Sunseeker in Poole, Dorset, the 40m (131ft) tri-deck yacht is considered one of the finest examples of modern-day boat building. It is one of the most significant Sunseeker yacht models to date. The 40m Sunseeker superyacht can reach speeds of up to 25 knots, courtesy of a semi-displacement hull, and boasts a range of 1,500 nautical miles, making her ideal for extended cruising with the added comfort of stabilizers, both at anchor and underway. With a gross tonnage of 338, she boasts voluminous interiors and can accommodate up to 12 guests across five spacious cabins, with a further three crew cabins that can sleep six. Her impressive entertainment and leisure facilities make her the ideal yacht for families who want to make the most of quality time on the water. 

Why choose a 40m yacht built by Sunseeker

Sunseeker is an iconic British shipbuilder and the world’s leading luxury performance motor yacht brand. The boatbuilder was established in 1969 as Poole Power Boats by Robert Braithwaite, changing its name to Sunseeker in 1985. Over the years, Sunseeker has become a global icon, building around 150 boats every year from its cutting-edge facilities in Poole, Dorset. Sunseeker is known for its extraordinary attention to detail, with its dedicated Centre of Excellence for Design and Technology vertically integrating every detail of the vessel from initial concept design to completion, ensuring unmatched quality and perfection. Contact Northrop & Johnson for the best selection of Sunseeker 40m yachts for sale. 

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They loved it so much they came back for more: this 40-meter superyacht, featuring a high-efficiency hull design, was built for repeat Delta owners. ONIKA embodies the simple elegance and warmth of a true gentleman’s yacht. The Delta Design Group was entrusted with the entire design and engineering package. One of the challenges put forth to the design team was to create a hull for shallow-draft cruising with the same seaworthiness and capabilities as a full-displacement design. And Delta delivered.

Stepping inside, the major focus of detail on the main deck centers on the dramatic entry and central staircase. Cream-colored marble floors with diamond-shaped blue sodalite are contrasted with raised-and-fielded wall panels of Khaya mahogany. Intricately carved wood handrails and metal-adorned newel posts anchor the base of the stairs. This impression of ageless, casual elegance continues through to the formality of the dining and main salon, with coffered beams and beveled-glass pocket doors. Select pieces of the owners’ antique furniture add an Edwardian touch to this indoor gathering space. In addition, both the dining and main salon showcase rare pieces from the owners’ collection of original impressionist art.

The lower deck features paneled walls of clear, straight-grained German Spessart oak, finished naturally in a light honey color. The designers created signature furniture pieces, featuring bow and serpentine shapes meticulously detailed in mahogany and chestnut burl with Anigre inlay. Heads are finished with heated marble floors, with the stone extending up to a wainscot with nautically inspired wall coverings. Other fabrics display a dramatic color panel of rich blue, red, and green jewel tones and textures.

The sky lounge displays the natural beauty of materials and craftsmanship of the yacht. The mixing of traditional components and materials lends a relaxed British West Indies ambiance. Large windows and light colors brighten the space, highlighting a focal antique white German oak bookcase. This is a space for guests to relax, entertain, or play card games among the carefully detailed furniture pieces. A corner quarter-round mahogany bar cabinet with pocket doors sits to one side and a bow-front end table in striped Sapele and Anigre veneer to the other. The loose furniture is soft and casual, upholstered with cotton ikat and patterned fabrics and brass nailheads.

While the interiors are breathtaking, so are ONIKA’S outdoor spaces and decks. Characterized by the same elegance as the interior, the decks flow gracefully from bow to stern. The sun deck is a complete outdoor living space, with forward-facing settees, a dining table for eight, and a bar and TV, as well as room for chaise lounges and an outdoor shower to cool down. A pair of tenders stowed on the aft bridge deck can be launched on either side. On the main deck, there’s dining for six and a lounge that provides the feeling of a comfortable residential setting.

Powered by twin Caterpillar C32 main engines, ONIKA has a 4,000 nautical-mile range at 12 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots. Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers ensure a nice gentle ride both at anchor and underway. Her Northern Lights generators are equipped with catalytic soot traps for reduced emissions. Her hydraulically activated fold-down mast was custom-designed and -built by Delta.

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Benetti Oasis 40M Yachts for sale

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About benetti oasis 40m yacht model:.

Benetti Oasis 40M is a series of Superyacht 134ft/40.8m superyachts built in in by Benetti. 21 Benetti Oasis 40M yachts were delivered so far, with the first of these series, motor yacht Orenda 16 in 2024 , followed by 2024 Confessa , 2024 Cosmico , 2024 BO116 , 2023 Alpha Waves , 2023 Mia 2 , 2023 Maverick BO009 , 2023 Kahala BO114 , 2023 BO115 , 2022 LexSea BO005 , 2022 Tosun BO007 , 2022 Seascape BO008 , 2022 Oreos BO009 , 2022 BO010 , 2022 BO011 , 2022 BO112 , 2021 Joy BO002 , 2021 Phoenix BO003 , 2021 Vicious Rumour III BO004 , 2021 Northern Escape BO006 , 2020 Rebeca BO001 .

Created to a design of Redman Whiteley Dixon / Benetti, Oasis 40M has a Displacement GRP hull and Carbon fiber superstructure driven by 2 x MAN V12 1400 engines to a maximum speed of 16 knots while comfortably cruising at 14 knots. The fuel tank has a capacity of 45 000l/9891gal what allows a yacht to cover 4000 nautical miles without the need to refuel. Benetti Oasis 40M has a beam of 8.5m/28ft. The gross tonnage of this Superyacht Benetti is 370 gross tons. That shows exactly how much interior space this yacht has.

Benetti Oasis 40M can accommodate up to 10 people in 5 elegant staterooms to be assisted by a total of 7 crew members with 4 cabins for crew members.

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Motor Yacht

Oasis 40M is a custom motor yacht due to launch in 2020 by Benetti in Livorno, Italy.

Over one century of history, more than 350 boats built including three giga yachts of 100mt and longer, over 300,000 sq m (3.229.173 sq.ft) of production facilities. These facts and figures unambiguously demonstrate the momentum of Benetti’s growth and Clients’ unrestrained confidence in the brand.

Oasis 40M measures 40.80 metres in length, with a max draft of 2.14 feet and a beam of 8.50 feet. She has a gross tonnage of 385 tonnes.

Her interior design is by Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture.

Oasis 40M also features naval architecture by Benetti.

Performance and Capabilities

Oasis 40M has a fuel capacity of 45,000 litres, and a water capacity of 8,000 litres.

She also has a range of 4,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Oasis 40M accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. She also houses room for up to 9 crew members.

Other Specifications

Oasis 40M has a hull NB of BO101.

Oasis 40M flies the flag of Italy.

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The Sunseeker 40M’s are currently asking a price between €20,000,000 for a pristine one and in the low €11,000,000 for an older one.

ABOUT SUNSEEKER 40M

Sunseeker’s 40-metre yacht model is said to reflect the epitome of the shipyard. One of the most popular models from Sunseeker to date, its versatile platform and exterior design were developed in house by the UK-based shipyard. 

Spacious enough to comfortable accommodate up to 12 guests in sublime surroundings, her interior layout makes optimum use of the available space. The master suite is located on the main deck, offering the ultimate level of privacy and best views. The yacht comes with accommodations for up to 8 guests on the lower deck, with two VIP & two guests suites. The upper deck has been configured with a VIP suite on certain units to accommodate 12 guests in the utmost comfort. 

Her impressive interior volume is matched by large open deck spaces, ideal for hosting parties or enjoying the outdoor space. The main deck has room for a lounge and separate dining area, while the upper deck houses, a cocktail bar and sky lounge.

The bow lounge located all the way forward is ideal to relax with loved ones in the sun and enjoy a private moments far from the rest of the guests. The sun deck offers an incredible spa with unparalleled views on the surrounding seas, serviced by a wet bar and offering plenty of lounging. The upper deck aft features a wide al-fresco dining while the main deck offers a stunning exterior lounge. 

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Admiral, a brand of The Italian Sea Group, is pleased to announce the sale a new 40 meter (132′) Raised Pilot House superyacht of the “Impero” series with FYI Superyachts introducing the Buyer. Designed by Luca Dini and built to RINA Charter & MCA Commercial standards, this semidisplacement superyacht will be delivered in 2016. Constructed to U.S. standard entirely in aluminum and equipped with 2 Caterpillar engines of 1,925 hp/each, the Impero 40 RPH has a maximum speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots. With a beam of 8 meter (26′) and shallow draft of 2.2 meter (7′) at full load displacement for easy cruising through the Caribbean, 5 staterooms including an on-deck master, 1 vast full beam VIP’s, 3 additional guest cabins, 7 crew berths and an industry-leading entertaining space on the sundeck this superyacht will cruise in great comfort, style and safety. Francesco Carbone, Group Vice Chairman & Sales Director, says “This is the third Impero RPH sold in less than 3 years after M/Y Nono delivered to her Owners in 2014 and winner of the World Superyachts Award as best 2-deck yacht below 38 meter and hull 572 currently in build. M/Y Nono will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2015. We are delighted with the professional manner and dedication of the team at FYI Superyachts and look forward to a successful and fruitful cooperation with them.”

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S pecialist divers surveying the wreckage of the $40 million superyacht that sank off Sicily in August, killing seven people including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, have asked for heightened security to guard the vessel, over concerns that sensitive data locked in its safes may interest foreign governments, multiple sources told CNN.

Italian Prosecutors who have opened up a criminal probe into multiple charges of manslaughter and negligent shipwreck think the 56-meter (184-foot) yacht, the Bayesian, may contain highly sensitive data tied to a number of Western intelligence services, four sources familiar with the investigation and salvage operation said.

Lynch was associated with British, American and other intelligence services through his various companies, including the cyber security company he founded, Darktrace.

That company was sold to Chicago-based private equity firm Thoma Bravo in April. Lynch, whose wife’s company Revtom Limited owned the vessel, was also an adviser to British prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May on science, technology and cyber security during their tenures, according to British government and public Darktrace records.

The sunken vessel, lying on the seabed at a depth of some 50 meters (164 feet), is thought to have watertight safes containing two super-encrypted hard drives that hold highly classified information, including passcodes and other sensitive data, an official involved in the salvage plans, who asked not to be named, told CNN. Specialist divers with remote cameras have searched the boat extensively.

Initially, local law enforcement feared that would-be thieves might try to reach the wreckage to find expensive jewelry and other objects of value still onboard the yacht, according to divers with the Fire Brigade who spoke with CNN. Now they are concerned that the wreckage, expected to be raised in the coming weeks as part of the criminal investigation into the tragedy, will also be of interest to foreign governments, including Russia and China. They have requested that the yacht be guarded closely, both above water and with underwater surveillance.

“A formal request has been accepted and implemented for additional security of the wreckage until it can be raised,” an official with the Sicilian civil protection authority who is assisting with the criminal investigation confirmed to CNN.

Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, American attorney Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda, British banker Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy, and the yacht’s onboard chef Recaldo Thomas died when the ship sank in a violent storm in the early hours of the morning.

Preliminary results from autopsies suggest that the Bloomer and Morvillo couples died of suffocation or “dry drowning” when the oxygen in an air bubble in a sleeping cabin ran out. Autopsy results for Lynch and his daughter were less clear.

The chef, whose body was found outside the vessel, died by drowning, the coroner said. Toxicology reports on the dead have not yet been released, but none had suffered any physical injuries when the boat went down.

Lynch’s wife Angela Bacares and 14 others survived, including the captain James Cutfield, who, along with a deckhand and the yacht’s engine room manager, is under investigation for multiple manslaughter and causing a negligent shipwreck. They have all been allowed to leave Italy.

Some of the 15 survivors, of whom nine were crew members and six were passengers, including a 1-year-old girl, reportedly told prosecutors that Lynch “did not trust cloud services” and always kept data drives in a secure compartment of the yacht wherever he sailed, a source with the prosecutor’s office told CNN. None of the crew or passengers who survived the incident were tested for drugs or alcohol because they were in a “state of shock,” authorities said during a news conference following the recovery of the bodies.

Morvillo represented Lynch when he was acquitted in a criminal fraud case in the US in June tied to the takeover by Hewlett Packard of his software company Autonomy, and survivors told investigators that the cruise was a celebration of that acquittal, according to the assistant prosecutor, Raffaele Cammarano. Though Lynch was acquitted of any criminal wrongdoing in the US, Hewlett Packard has indicated it will not drop its bid to collect a $4 billion civil payout from Lynch’s estate, awarded by a British court in 2022.

In what appears to be a tragic coincidence, Lynch’s business partner Stephen Chamberlain — who was his co-defendant in the US fraud case and the former chief operating officer of Darktrace — died on August 19, the same day the Bayesian sank, after being hit by a car while out jogging two days earlier. A spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office told CNN that Cutfield told them Lynch had learned of Chamberlain’s serious condition and had planned to cut the cruise short to return to the UK to see his business partner, who had been on life support.

The Bayesian sank a few hours before Chamberlain died in the hospital, his lawyer said. Lynch would not have known of his partner’s death, and Chamberlain was in a coma so would not have known about the shipwreck, Chamberlain’s legal counsel said.

Local prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio said no personal effects, including computers, jewelry or Lynch’s hard drives had been recovered from the vessel. However, the onboard hard drives and surveillance cameras tied to the yacht’s navigation system have been brought to investigators to determine if there is any usable data that might indicate how the yacht sank within 16 minutes of the storm hitting. The vessel did not have a traditional black box or voyage data recorder to record navigation data or audio on the bridge.

After divers complete surveys of the wreck this week, they will make suggestions for how to best raise the 473-ton vessel without spilling any of the 18,000 liters of oil and fuel still onboard, and how to make sure any sensitive data does not fall into the wrong hands. The costs of raising the ship will fall to its owner, Lynch’s widow, as is mandated by Italian maritime law.

This story has been updated to correct the number of people killed in the sinking

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• Italian authorities are investigating the sunken yacht of Mike Lynch, founder of cybersecurity firm Darktrace, amid concerns it contains encrypted hard drives with sensitive intelligence data.
• The yacht, which sank in a storm killing seven people including Lynch, is now under tight security to prevent unauthorized access.
• The investigation follows survivor accounts that Lynch, who didn't trust cloud services, kept data drives on the yacht.

Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht may hold sensitive intelligence data

The wreckage of a $40 million superyacht, which sank off Sicily in August, is believed to contain watertight safes with highly sensitive data. The vessel, owned by British tech tycoon Mike Lynch 's wife's company Revtom Limited, went down during a violent storm, claiming seven lives including Lynch's. Specialist divers surveying the wreckage have now requested increased security measures, due to concerns over potential interest from foreign governments in the data locked within its safes.

Italian prosecutors suspect sensitive data onboard

Italian prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into multiple charges of manslaughter and negligent shipwreck. They suspect that the 56-meter yacht, named the Bayesian, may hold highly sensitive data linked to various Western intelligence services. This suspicion arises from Lynch's associations with British, American, and other intelligence services through his companies, including Darktrace—a cybersecurity firm he founded.

Superyacht's safes believed to contain classified information

The sunken superyacht is thought to have watertight safes containing two super-encrypted hard drives with highly classified information, including passcodes and other sensitive data. Initially, local law enforcement was concerned about potential thieves attempting to reach the wreckage for valuable items still onboard. However, their focus has now shifted toward ensuring that this sensitive data does not fall into the hands of foreign governments like Russia or China .

Additional security measures implemented

An official with the Sicilian civil protection authority confirmed that a formal request for additional security of the wreckage has been accepted and implemented. This decision comes as part of preparations to raise the wreckage in the coming weeks for a criminal investigation into the tragedy. The yacht is now being closely guarded, both above water and with underwater surveillance, to prevent any unauthorized access to its potential contents.

Details of the tragic yacht sinking emerge

The Bayesian sank in a violent storm, claiming the lives of seven people including Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, US attorney Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda, UK banker Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy, and onboard chef Recaldo Thomas. Preliminary autopsy results suggest that the Bloomer and Morvillo couples died of suffocation or "dry drowning" when oxygen in an air bubble in a sleeping cabin depleted. The cause of death for Lynch and his daughter remains unclear.

Survivors' statements and ongoing investigations

Some of the 15 survivors, including nine crew members and six passengers, told prosecutors that Lynch "did not trust cloud services" and always kept data drives in a secure compartment of the yacht. The cruise was a celebration of Lynch's acquittal in a US criminal fraud case tied to Hewlett Packard's takeover of his software company Autonomy. Despite his acquittal, HP has indicated it will not drop its bid to collect a $4 billion civil payout from Lynch's estate.

Sunken superyacht tied to Mike Lynch believed to hold sensitive intelligence data: Report

Lynch, who had connections with various intelligence services through his companies—including the cybersecurity firm darktrace, which was recently sold to a private equity firm—had previously advised british prime ministers on technology and cybersecurity matters..

The World’s Best Luxury Cruise Lines, According To Globe Travel Awards

From poolside massages to Picasso artworks and personal butlers, here are the best luxury cruise lines shortlisted in the 2024 Globe Travel Awards.

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1. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Grandeur

O ften dubbed the world’s most luxurious fleet, Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers stylish, ultra-luxury cruising, with complimentary shore excursions in over 550 destinations from Arabia to the South Pacific , carrying fewer than 750 guests on its six sumptuous ships, adorned with Picasso artworks, 40-foot tapestries, and bronze Bonsai Cherry Trees .

Onboard its newest ship , Regent Seven Seas Grandeur , you’ll find a $6 million art collection (including the first Fabergé egg at sea), 503 crystal chandeliers, unlimited high-speed WiFi, gourmet dining from modern French to Pan-Asian (serving more than 130 new dishes), specialist lectures from war history to winemaking and ancestry; a state-of-the-art cooking school, the Culinary Arts Kitchen; and a high-tech spa boasting a zero-gravity wellness massage on quartz crystal bed.

Its palatial $11,000-a-night Regent Suite is set across 4,443 square feet, overlooking the bow of the ship, with two lavish bedrooms (one with a four-poster bed), a marble-wrapped bathroom, a full-size dining room and living room with a personalized bar, three walk-in wardrobes, and a sweeping wraparound balcony with a heated whirlpool.

You’ll also receive daily canapés, access to The Study, a private dining room for up to 12 guests; a personal butler, and a personal car and guide to explore ashore.

2. Seabourn Cruise Line

Seabourn Encore

Seabourn is a leader in small-ship ultra-luxury cruising, boasting an elegant fleet of six ships designed for suave travelers who demand the very best–bearing a private yacht-like atmosphere onboard with all ocean-front suites.

Service is at the heart of Seabourn with complimentary fine wines and premium spirits, mini-massages at the poolside, wine tastings, and fine dining from lobster to quail. While its shore excursions often include private access to historic sites when they’re closed to the general public, as well as sailings into secluded coves and champagne and caviar beach picnics.

The newest of Seabourn’s two purpose-built expedition ships– Seabourn Pursuit , was designed to reach some of the most coveted, remote destinations in the world, carrying just 264 guests with two custom-built submarines, 24 zodiacs, kayaks, and a 24-person expedition team.

Onboard, you can whiz up and down its ten passenger decks boasting an Expedition Lounge , eight dining venues, an infinity pool, and a Discovery Center hosting enthralling lectures–or retire to your Owner’s Suite, set across 1,023 square feet, with a private veranda, sweeping walk-in wardrobe, and a lavish bathroom with a deep soaking tub and plush robes.

At sunset, sip a glass of Montaudon or order gourmet in-room dining, served course by course.

3. Silversea Cruises

A pioneer in ultra-luxury cruising since 1994, Silversea Cruises offers exceptional service standards across its 12 a ll-suite ships, with 24-hour butler service, a Venetian Society loyalty program (earning complimentary 14-day sailings), and some of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea.

Launched in 2024, its newest ship– Silver Ray –sails with 728 passengers, swanning across its 11 decks with a two-story Venetian Lounge hosting musical performances, film screenings, and guest lectures; a cozy 32-guest cocktail bar, The Shelter ; a sexy cigar lounge, The Connoisseur’s Corner, with floor-to-ceiling windows and Chesterfield armchairs; a panoramic 270-degree observation lounge, The Panorama Lounge; a culinary test kitchen S.A.L.T. Lab, and the Otium Spa inspired by Ancient Roman baths.

Guests staying in the one-bedroom Otium Suite will have 1,324 square feet of space to spread out across with a commodious living room, dining area, a decadent bathroom with its own whirlpool bath, walk-in wardrobes, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a vast veranda with a private hot tub.

4. Explora Journeys

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A passion project by the Aponte family, Explora Journeys launched its first ship, EXPLORA I , in August 2023, offering 461 ‘ Homes at Sea.’ At the top of the tree, its Owner’s Residence is set across 3,000 square feet, bearing a private steam room and panoramic ocean-front terrace with a swirling whirlpool where your butler will service you a chilled glass of Dom Pérignon .

Onboard restaurants range from Mediterranean to Pan-Asian , plus a fine-dining restaurant , Anthology , curated by Franck Garanger , serving fine Italian regional dishes like Mediterranean seabass with Arabica coffee and scallop cannelloni with black truffle.

You’ll also find four heated swimming pools, a spacious thermal area, 64 private cabanas, two VIP double spa suites, a Technogym fitness area, Luminaries –hosting expert-led talks, and the first Rolex at Sea boutique.

Sustainability is a focus area for Explora Journeys , and from EXPLORA III onwards, it will use LNG fuel, allowing engines to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25%.

5. Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

Scenic Eclipse

With a focus on exclusive experiences from private concerts to gourmet feasts and after-hours access to historical sites, Scenic offers six-star cruising using ground-breaking technology to access some of the most remote environments in the world, from Vanuatu to Snow Hill Island –while protecting the wildlife’s natural habitat and sensitive underwater ecosystems

While cruising with Scenic , you can make use of state-of-the-art helicopters, next-generation submersibles for eight passengers (diving up to 200 meters below sea level), and 20-member expedition teams made up of naturalists, marine biologists, and glaciologists.

Its ultra-luxury yacht Scenic Eclipse II launched in 2023 with a maximum of just 228 guests–bearing 114 luxury suites, a Senses Spa , and a Sky Deck boasting a Vitality pool, private cabanas, and a Sky Bar .

Stay in its Owner’s Penthouse Suite stretching across 1,990 square feet with a sweeping 110 square foot terrace, adorned with sun loungers and a private Jacuzzi; a therapeutic spa bath, dual steam showers, a personalized mini-bar, and a Spa Day Bed transforming for in-suite spa treatments where you can indulge in hot stone massages and eye lift facials as you sail by Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands .

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Sunken Yacht Of UK Tycoon Mike Lynch Holds 'Classified Info' That Could Interest China, Russia: Report

Curated By : Rohit

Last Updated: September 22, 2024, 15:44 IST

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Divers of the Vigili del Fuoco, the Italian Corps. of Firefighters, return to Porticello on a small boat near Palermo a day after the British-flagged luxury yacht Bayesian sank. (Image: AFP)

The sunken yacht of tech mogul Mike Lynch may contain classified data sought by foreign governments. Italian authorities are investigating the incident

The sunken superyacht of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died in a shipwreck off the coast of Sicily in August, is believed to contain sensitive intelligence data that could draw interest from the Chinese and Russian governments.

Italian divers surveying the wreckage of the USD 40 million yacht, called the Bayesian, have requested heightened security to protect the site, according to a report by CNN . Prosecutors investigating the fatal accident are concerned the vessel may contain data tied to Western intelligence services.

‘Classified information’

The 56-meter yacht, which sank in a violent storm, is thought to have watertight safes containing two super-encrypted hard drives that hold highly classified information, including passcodes and other sensitive data, CNN reported, citing multiple sources. Specialist divers with remotely operated cameras have extensively searched the boat lying on the seabed at a depth of 50 meters.

Lynch, whose wife’s company owned the yacht, had ties to British, US and other spy agencies through his various companies, including cybersecurity firm Darktrace. He was also an adviser to former British prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May on science, technology and cybersecurity. According to US media reports, local authorities are concerned the wreckage, expected to be raised in the coming weeks as part of the criminal probe, will be of interest to foreign governments, including Russia and China.

A formal request for additional security of the wreckage has been implemented until it can be raised. The tragedy claimed the lives of seven people, including Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, and other passengers. Preliminary autopsy results suggest some died of suffocation or “dry drowning” when the oxygen in an air bubble in a sleeping cabin ran out.

‘Did not trust cloud services’

Survivors told prosecutors that Lynch “did not trust cloud services” and always kept data drives in a secure compartment of the yacht. The cruise was reportedly a celebration of Lynch’s acquittal in a US criminal fraud case in June, though Hewlett Packard is still pursuing a USD 4 billion civil payout from his estate. Lynch’s business partner Stephen Chamberlain, who was his co-defendant in the US fraud case, died on the same day the yacht sank after being hit by a car while jogging.

Chamberlain’s lawyer said he was in a coma and unaware of the shipwreck. No personal effects or hard drives have been recovered from the vessel so far. However, the onboard hard drives and surveillance cameras tied to the yacht’s navigation system have been brought to investigators to determine if there is any usable data that might indicate how the yacht sank within 16 minutes of the storm hitting.

After divers complete surveys of the wreck, they will make suggestions for how to best raise the 473-ton vessel without spilling any of the 18,000 liters of oil and fuel still onboard, and how to ensure any sensitive data does not fall into the wrong hands. The costs of raising the ship will fall to Lynch’s widow, as mandated by Italian maritime law. As the probe into the sinking of the Bayesian continues, heightened security measures are in place to protect the potentially sensitive intelligence data onboard.