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Marco Yachts

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310865/image/large-b9e0928f209caf47f97fd6c8afd20936.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310865">The 87.6-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> was observed anchored in Athens, Greece, under the dramatic backdrop of a dust storm from the Sahara Desert. Delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> in 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> is currently the second-largest yacht constructed by the shipyard. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh</a>, her exterior is marked by distinctive X-shaped motifs on both the port and starboard sides of her superstructure. Inside, the interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design Studio</a> gracefully complements her naval architecture, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Yachts (Company)">Marco Yachts</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across nine staterooms and has a crew capacity of 28, ensuring top-tier comfort and service for all guests. The 5-deck yacht showcases amenities such as a large glass-walled swimming pool with a cascading waterfall, an expansive beach club and a high-tech gym on the sundeck.&nbsp;

88m superyacht Project X in Athens

The 87.6-metre superyacht Project X, built by Golden Yachts in 2022, is seen anchored in Athens, Greece, during a dust storm.  

Yachts attending the Monaco F1 Grand Prix 2024

We unveil the details of the yachts set to make an appearance in Monaco for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024 race season.


Yachts attending the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024

Largest yachts attending the Miami International Boat Show 2024

Taking place between 14-18 February in Miami Beach & Downtown Miami, SYT takes a look at the largest yachts attending this year’s event. 

Yachts attending the Miami International Boat Show 2024

World's largest explorer yachts

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Video: The world's largest explorer yachts

largest yachts Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2023

As the Antigua Charter Yacht Show approaches, SuperYacht Times takes a look at a selection of the largest yachts attending.

The largest yachts attending Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2023

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286481/image/large-bbf887e6217f3ac10fe717cda4d0645d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286481">Spotted last weekend in Grand Harbour, Malta, is the 87.7-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a>. Delivered in August 2022, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh Design</a>, highlighted by a striking motif of X-shaped elements on both the port and starboard sides of the superstructure. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a>'s interior design, meticulously crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design Studio</a>, complements her naval architecture designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Yachts (Company)">Marco Yachts</a>. The luxury yacht can provide comfortable accommodation for a maximum of 12 guests in her nine staterooms. She has impressive amenities including a 360-degree gym on the sundeck with plenty of natural light and a spacious beach club on the lower deck featuring a living area, bar, sauna and Turkish Hammam. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> reaches a top speed of 18 knots and cruises at 12.5 knots with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 16 knots.&nbsp;

88m superyacht Project X in Malta 

The 88m superyacht Project X, built by Golden Yachts, is seen here docked in Grand Harbour, Malta

The story behind Golden Yachts superyacht Project X

The story behind the completion of the iconic Golden Yachts superyacht Project X

What gives Golden Yachts 88m superyacht Project X 'the X factor?'

 most expensive yachts for sale

Superyacht Times has curated a list of 20 of the world's most expensive yachts for sale ahead of the highly anticipated yacht shows this year.

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Indulge in a curated selection of extraordinary cinemas onboard superyachts

Turkey-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> has announced that they have signed a contract for a new 100 plus-metre superyacht. The steel and aluminium motor yacht will be the largest yacht built at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's</a>-certified shipyard and has an expected delivery date of 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272216/image/large-30ecf66582fba3fac855139b828ac216.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272216">According to the shipyard, the 100 plus-metre superyacht “combines uncompromised luxury, technology, engineering, and propulsion for a very-experienced client.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> are no strangers to large builds, with their first breakthrough project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> measuring 85.01-metres.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> was delivered in 2021 and was one of the most show stopping yachts on display at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a> that year. She boasts exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach Design Ltd</a>, with naval architecture by her builder.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard AKYacht's magnificent 85m superyacht Victorious (2021-11-11 10:00:00 +0100)">Onboard AKYacht's magnificent 85m superyacht Victorious</a>With 2,291 GT of interior space, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> features interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> which have emulated the modernity and grace of a five star hotel. She is able to accommodate up to 24 guests across 12 staterooms, as well as a crew of 28.

AKYACHT 100-metre yacht

AKYACHT has announced that they have signed a contract for a new +100-metre superyacht. 

AKYACHT signs contract for new 100 plus-metre superyacht with 2027 delivery date

This year’s <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show</a> saw more than 100 yachts on display, with many making their debut for the first time. One that stood out amongst the crowd was the newly delivered 87.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a>. The interior design of the superyacht had never before been seen, making the show a true international debut for her.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251187/image/large-83acb4b82ac1ed5c40d18c4d850a369a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251187">The recognisable superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> was delivered in August 2022 and features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh Design</a>, with a highly distinctive central motif of X-shaped elements on both the port and starboard sides of her superstructure. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251138/image/large-1ed4082c3a6411930d9c7c9df4de717a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251138">The 2,973 GT yacht combines the latest in design, technology and style with the highest standards in quality, service and entertainment to create a masterpiece on the water. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> features a stunning interior design from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design Studio</a> alongside naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Yachts (Company)">Marco Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251126/image/large-a60282a22e210a2a074b7e498adaa0f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251126">The elegant interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> is flooded with natural light, and nowhere showcases this better than her uniquely impressive glass elevator and atrium. The bespoke elevator by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lift Emotion B.V. (Company)">Lift Emotion</a>, services all decks, while the central atrium connects three of her five decks with internal balconies, which are illuminated by the windows in the X-shaped structures. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251127/image/large-128e90f94bf0195e896f63dd6dce4629.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251127">The interior design brief for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> was clear from the beginning: create a contemporary, refined, welcoming and harmonious style, devoted to attention to detail. Therefore, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design Studio</a>’s main challenge was to confer uniqueness to each individual environment, while ensuring perfect harmony.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251136/image/large-db17c9b1cf267b16609047c56100ebed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251136"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> combines elegant design with intricate details to create a warm and inviting interior for guests. She features more than 40 types of leather, precious woods, marbles and onyxes, as well as metals with unique finishes and silk carpets.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251137/image/large-a9dd532d7485bff25c8bdf4e2119eec5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251137">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> superyacht is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across nine sumptuous staterooms. Her full-beam master suite is located on the bridge deck with a 180-degree panoramic view, private pool, two bathrooms and two dressing rooms. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251128/image/large-c7886eccfc1c03c941feaac5a55a19df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251128">Another special feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> is a stateroom on the upper deck with a private lounge area which, again with a view to functionality and flexibility of the spaces, can be subdivided to become a second stateroom if required.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251132/image/large-270f6b43d51fb0b37f6f14b30eb9d681.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251132"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> is brimming with top features including a 360 degree gym area on her sundeck, illuminated from both the sides and her ceiling skylights. She also has a large and welcoming beach club area on the lower deck with a living area, bar, sauna and Turkish Hammam.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251130/image/large-00961fef0b7cf98999e878bfedbb79d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251130"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251135/image/large-beba2859dd2f7c6ddde14bb217baae07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251135">Guests onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> can also enjoy her glass-walled pool with direct access to the swimming platform. For those looking for some adventure, she hosts a helicopter on her main deck fore, as well as a 10-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onda Tenders (Company)">Onda</a> Limousine tender and an impressive nine-metre Pedrazzini Vivalle classic tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251129/image/large-0dbe39ea5eda5c7e82d3c19e4c9513fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251129">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> is able to reach a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 12.5 knots, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines. She has a range of 4,000 nautical miles at a speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251134/image/large-a5f32bc82ba0dae7009043cb29e8bcda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251134">

Project X: A first look onboard the 88m Golden Yachts superyacht

The 88m superyacht Project X was launched in 2022 by Golden Yachts and made her debut at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. 

Onboard Project X: A first look at the interiors of the 88m Golden Yachts superyacht

The 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X88.0m (288'9&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> has been transported from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halkitis Shipyards S.A. (Company)">Halkitis Shipyard</a> to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts Shipyard</a> as she nears completion. The impressive 2,750 GT superyacht has been under construction since 2007 and has moved from various shipyards during her build. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222727/image/large-60d75f0328dacc649082615ebf88f243.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222727">The Perama based shipyard has been working on the yacht since 2019 when she was moved from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta Marine</a> shipyard in Seattle, United States where she had been stored for a number of years. But it was at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Yachts (Company)">Marco Yachts</a> shipyard in Santiago, Chile where her construction started in 2007. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222718/image/large-7eba011025b5297200f94812e2cb40fe.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222718"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X88.0m (288'9&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a>, previously known as Z, features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh</a> and interior by Alessandro Massari of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design</a>. She is able to accommodate up to 14 guests with a configuration of one master suite and six guest staterooms as well as a crew of 24. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222717/image/large-a5aadcc3605f12c60c909919200025db.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222717"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X88.0m (288'9&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X&nbsp;</a>is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines each delivering 2,485hp, enabling the superyacht to achieve a top speed of 17.5 knots. She has a &nbsp;range of 6,000 nautical miles at 14 knots ensuring she can reach any desirable destination without refuelling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222729/image/large-48da728c2f81d9ac3cd81d691a8f17ce.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222729">Although plans have been kept tightly under wraps about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X88.0m (288'9&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a>, it is believed that she is expected to be delivered later in 2022.

Golden Yachts Project X nears completion

The 88m Golden Yachts Project X has been transported from Halkitis Shipyard to Greek New Spanopoulos Group Shipyard as she nears completion.

88m Golden Yachts Project X nears completion

The sun glistened off of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akyacht (Company)">Akyacht</a>’s whopping 85-metre explorer yacht, at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a> earlier this year. She was certainly one of the most show stopping yachts on display there. Notwithstanding the fact that she’s the 13th largest superyacht currently on the market, she garnered the attention of show-goers thanks to her elegant exterior styling, finished in light blue and which borders on a military aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211013/image/large-901cde28239e395e7e586ab2c405d8ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211013"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a> is a harmony of contradictions: warm, welcoming and deftly intimidating. It was a culmination of efforts from an array of designers who curated, crafted and delivered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a>.&nbsp;<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT launches 85m explorer superyacht Victorious in Turkey (2021-04-08 18:30:00 +0200)">AKYACHT launches 85m explorer superyacht Victorious in Turkey</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The newly launched 85-metre superyacht Victorious is on the market (2021-09-17 12:00:00 +0200)">The newly launched 85-metre superyacht Victorious is on the market</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53600" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="85m AKYACHT explorer superyacht Victorious on sea trials (2021-08-24 16:30:00 +0200)">85m AKYACHT explorer superyacht Victorious on sea trials</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In Pictures: 85m Victorious in Turkey (2021-07-05 16:30:00 +0200)">In Pictures: 85m Victorious in Turkey</a></li></ul>Her naval architecture came from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Yachts (Company)">Marco Yachts</a> , while her exterior styling was entrusted to Michael Leach Design, world-renowned for his stylistic flair. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211045/image/large-56c357873c358a504d4297b251d96377.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211045">A select few boarded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a> at the show, so her interior styling drawn up by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> has been kept pretty much underwraps, until now. The design team had 2,2991 GT of interior volume to play with and they’ve cut through every inch with modernity and grace, emulating the look and feel of a five star hotel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211047/image/large-d88a290280d6d23f23d0aba0c5f97a8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211047"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211044/image/large-1f37fa23d08a507d2e8fc7301ee4a9e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211044">Each onboard space boasts its own character and styling, to provide guests with excitement and variety as they meander around onboard. Importantly though, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a>’ interior may be highly dynamic, yet instills a sense of synergy. Up to twenty guests can be accommodated onboard, and they have ample opportunities to socialise in any of the many spaces that she offers.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211046/image/large-27b9d38d9c1cc810092f4309df260120.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211046"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211050/image/large-3d73544d9569b7082f6f72ea6d184555.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211050">The main saloon has a stark minimalist feel as it’s not only vast in size, but has been decked out in neutral tones to imbue tranquility and a sense of the serene. The main saloon is fitted with wrap around windows that are a perfect feature that accentuates the minimalist feel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211052/image/large-41a2db96c8f3ace8b30df200f6005c71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211052">Delving deeper into <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a> and guests are greeted with a whole host of different textures, materials and features such as quartex marble flooring, soft carpeted areas and bespoke features that capture, but don’t keep, your eye. Heavy set mirrors and large windows have been cleverly placed to reflect natural light to all corners where light is wanted. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211048/image/large-d744f8ea9d766ac1045b5aaa7e299065.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211048">When it comes to wining and dining, guests are spoilt for choice. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a> is equipped with a cocktail lounge, a bar, and a very luxurious wine and cigar club room that features plush seating and a fireplace. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211027/image/large-e0ca29eb8ab444a5503e1d90519aed47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211027"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211024/image/large-d89ca4daca7e7a18b9e7b11642093ee9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211024"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211027/image/large-e0ca29eb8ab444a5503e1d90519aed47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211027">H2 Yacht Design</a> has also pulled all the stops when it comes to entertainment too, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a> is equipped with the works when it comes to health and wellness: a full gym, a beauty and hair salon, a massage area, a hammam and a gorgeous heated swimming pool, located in her beach club. She also features a whirlpool on deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211017/image/large-681790fe02eb633fcf09a559bb4a644f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211017">When guests want to kick-back and unwind in front of a movie, Victorious flaunts a royally appointed screening room with heaps of lounge furnishings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211051/image/large-0b0f98cfc24e86ee99651562322ba57c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211051">The 24 guests that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a> can accommodate have a choice of one of 12 staterooms to reside in, all of which have been elegantly penned and strike a harmony with the rest of the onboard living. The owner of the yacht will benefit from an exclusive deck fitted with all necessary frills.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211038/image/large-7d35eb347e6ef37db92325a990223326.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211038"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211041/image/large-c19b23238da5a5ee1f0221aa2bfd364f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211041">Her explorer capabilities can’t go without mention as she’s been designed to be able to comfortably circumnavigate the globe. Getting her there are <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a>’ twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a> engines that generate enough power to give her a cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots. When guests do want to disembark and feel dry land under their feet, they can get there via helicopter thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a>’ helipad capable of holding an AC145 or equivalent. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211016/image/large-f1b83cdd5dc7e9ccbd5e78b618ba9884.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211016"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211015/image/large-c0ccba638dec96721c38fb66b92d984c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211015">

Onboard Akyacht’s 85m motor yacht Victorious 

Onboard Victorious is a harmony of contradictions: warm, welcoming and deftly intimidating. 

Onboard AKYacht's magnificent 85m superyacht Victorious

Following her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT launches 85m explorer superyacht Victorious in Turkey (2021-04-08 18:30:00 +0200)">launch this past April</a>, the 85-metre explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a> has gone out for sea trials. The superyacht will be on display at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">2021 Monaco Yacht Show</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203942/image/large-d4fbef73048c07a9479717e825636b91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203942"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a>’ keel arrived in 2016 where she has undergone her design, construction and commission.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT launches 85m explorer superyacht Victorious in Turkey (2021-04-08 18:30:00 +0200)">AKYACHT launches 85m explorer superyacht Victorious in Turkey</a><a href="#managed-by-system" title="Superyachts on display at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021 (2021-07-20 13:30:00 +0200)" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53394" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyachts on display at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021 (2021-07-20 13:30:00 +0200)">Superyachts on display at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203941/image/large-e10da29d4e9a3f881b1df8bec5098329.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203941">The superyacht features an indoor swimming pool, a 200 square-metre beach club, which features an indoor gym, massage room and hammam. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a> can accommodate up-to 20 guests across 11 staterooms, consisting of one owner’s, five double and five twin staterooms. She is operated by a crew of 21.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203944/image/large-f055a89f18ad9b80c77a3fadf8691194.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203944">The 2,291 GT superyacht sports a grey hull and superstructure with a blue stripe circling her hull just above the waterline. Her exterior was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach Design</a> while her naval architecture was completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Yachts (Company)">Marco Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akyacht (Company)">AKYacht</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> penned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)Akyacht2021">Victorious</a>’ interior.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="At the yard: 85m Project Victorious (2020-05-14 12:00:00 +0200)">At the yard: 85m Project Victorious</a><a href="#managed-by-system" title="In Pictures: 85m Victorious in Turkey (2021-07-05 16:30:00 +0200)" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53281" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In Pictures: 85m Victorious in Turkey (2021-07-05 16:30:00 +0200)">In Pictures: 85m Victorious in Turkey</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203940/image/large-bfe3086c0dc96f2ddb1b4ee930ce20cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203940">The superyacht, constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, has a cruising speed of 13 knots and can reach a top speed of 16 knots. She has a range of 12,500 nautical miles.

85m superyacht Victorious on sea trials

The 85m AKYACHT explorer superyacht Victorious has gone out for sea trials, following her launch this past April.

85m AKYACHT explorer superyacht Victorious on sea trials

Fourteen years after her keel was laid on the other side of the world, an 85-metre motor yacht with a colourful history is nearing completion at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akyacht (Company)">AKYACHT</a> in Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119606/image/large-5e641b3125c8db8a0466b258ea13fd27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119606">Some readers may recall a 77-metre explorer-style yacht with exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach Design</a> that started life back in 2006 as Hull U-77 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Yachts (Company)">Marco Yachts</a> in northern Chile under the project name Gin Tonic II. Rumours that the confidential project had stalled were confirmed in 2011 when it was acquired by serial superyacht owner Graeme Hart in New Zealand, who had the unfinished vessel towed across the Pacific Ocean to Auckland.&nbsp;Renamed Project Weta,&nbsp;in early 2013 it was moved up the coast to Whangarei for completion work but was then listed for sale still unfinished. In February 2016 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> announced they had sold the yacht and later that year it arrived in Turkey at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akyacht (Company)">AKYACHT</a>, a new shipyard at the eastern end of the Marmara Sea, under the project name Grand Seraglio.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119605/image/large-5c00b4a85d9712e03c66de1e3dbe9997.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119605">Fast forward to late 2019 and I’m standing under the imposing bow of the vessel now called Project&nbsp;Victorious, accompanied by the shipyard’s general manager, Deniz Kaymaz: “The yacht arrived in Turkey in June 2016, by which time she had already travelled 37,000 nautical miles on her own bottom with zero hours on her engines,”&nbsp;says Kaymaz as he inspects the hull fairing and last coats of primer after it was decided to upgrade from a commercial to a full superyacht finish. “We got quotations from various shipyards in Turkey to complete the build, but the experienced owner, who has a fleet of yachts, eventually decided to set up his own facility and by March 2017 we were ready to haul her out and start work.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119602/image/large-eb3ab1397cb205762d8f64cf2697bd6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119602">As the keel was laid in 2006, the yacht is being completed to LY2 criteria. The first task was to increase her overall length to 85 metres by adding a bowsprit and six metres in the stern to make way for an indoor pool inside the lower deck beach club. The owner’s apartment on the bridge deck was also expanded and the original sun deck (the only deck built of aluminium) replaced with a new enclosed top deck. These two major modifications bumped up her already considerable gross tonnage to just over 2,300GT. Originally slated for completion last May, a late decision to switch to UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Design</a> for the interior design pushed back the schedule and the yacht is now expected to splash at the end of this year.“Around 500 square metres of joinery arrived with the yacht in containers along with other equipment,” says Kaymaz over Turkish coffee before we go aboard. “We had a local designer working on the project, but the owner decided to bring in&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a>&nbsp;to refresh the interior concept to better suit the tastes of today’s charter clients. That delayed our schedule as all the fixed furniture and fittings are being manufactured in-house by the shipyard.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119664/image/large-6eaa6071e7e56bd6afc09b48910baa4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119664">The new interior design makes use of some of the original materials but also introduces new ones with satin or textured finishes for a more contemporary and residential ambience that still has a nautical flavour. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119663/image/large-fdcfa5d79a703acb51383798fe2ac452.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119663">Teak and white oak provide a discreetly neutral background that is punctuated with walnut, macassar and eucalyptus, silver travertine and Calacata marble, leather and linen, slate and onyx, rippled glass and hammered bronze accessories. The overall tone is smartly casual and subtly masculine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119603/image/large-8f9d46558f1cb5b91f3294fa4bedc581.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119603">We begin our tour on the top deck in the new cigar lounge, conceived as a “man cave” with walk-in humidor, wine cellar, bar, overhead skylights, openable forward windows and sliding glass doors onto the lofty aft deck. There is also a marble-clad, wood-burning fireplace, which meant installing extra fire insulation and a smoke extraction system as required by Lloyds Register. The lounge has effectively been built on top of the former sun deck and brings the total number of decks to six, including the under lower deck that houses the crew mess/lounge, laundry, dry and cold stores, and other technical spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119676/image/large-2bdb4588e5dda5ceb3e6802c80c56d62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119676">“We’ve been very mindful of adding weight up top,” says Kaymaz. “We carried out initial stability tests when the hull arrived, so we have a good idea of how far we can go without affecting stability, but the whole structure is on load sensors and we keep close track of the weight going on the boat.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119672/image/large-2831fdb5186c31930feac1aae3448daa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119672"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119670/image/large-b6a0a59cc05a602156862180d343da3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119670">The layout of the owner’s or bridge deck also changed as the original arrangement had two VIP suites instead of the master stateroom that now looks out over the aft deck and a private Jacuzzi (the suite’s footprint was extended aft to increase the size of the bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, and if you look carefully at the yacht’s profile the enclosed upper deck is slightly longer than the deck below). In addition to the captain’s cabin behind the wheelhouse, there are two cabins that can be used during charter by children and accompanying staff.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119651/image/large-004d06ed8e8f1844d04cb4ebf54bbd69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119655/image/large-c919c7b4736069a1106654824b58e107.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119655">The upper deck has remained more or less as originally envisaged with a sky lounge, formal dining room and facing cocktail lounge, and a forward observation salon that overlooks the touch-and-go helipad in the bow (although not a certified helideck, this new addition can accommodate some of the bigger twin-engine helicopters such as the Augusta Westland AW 101 VVIP). On the aft deck there is a guest Jacuzzi and the overhead bonnet has been extended to create more shading for al fresco dining with overhead heating and glass windbreaks to create the feeling of a winter garden.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119643/image/large-36342d92e0dbd5920bb7b104a467efbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119643">A new addition on the main deck is a fully soundproofed 10-seat cinema room, which doubles as a video gaming room for older children (there is also a playroom for younger kids). An industrial-spec galley was designed with the help of a professional chef. There are four en-suite guest cabins on main deck and a VIP suite with an adjacent living room. A further four cabins on the lower deck are finished to guest standards, but these are for use by staff or supernumeraries.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119681/image/large-f98a87fc1d5a2920ef5d4e64dc145584.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119681">It was a conscious decision not to have garages in the hull that open at water-level, as even modest waves can sometimes interrupt tender operations. Instead – and in true explorer style – a variety of guest tenders are stored on the main deck aft in air cradles that can be moved around and launched by two six-tonne-capacity cranes. The choice of tenders and toys, such as a 16-metre high-speed catamaran, landing craft or sport fisherman, will depend on charter requirements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119645/image/large-2a981012b0975e2de9ebde3277e66a1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119645">Having no tender garage on the lower deck meant more real estate could be devoted to the beach club, which covers a huge area of more than 200 square metres when the three fold-down platforms are deployed. Amenities include a beach lounge, gym, massage room, beauty parlour, hammam and a 5.5x2-metre contraflow heated swimming pool that can be filled with freshwater or seawater.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119604/image/large-43badd544174af8165ae6a419744069e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119604"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akyacht (Company)">AKYACHT,</a> which is still undergoing finishing work of its own with more workshops due to be built, is clearly determined to make an impact with Project Victorious and is cutting no corners. The technical specifications have been tweaked where appropriate, from replacing galvanised piping and cable trays with stainless steel to upgrading major machinery. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119683/image/large-579d61242b458812c3a06f603c861ffc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119683">The yacht was already fitted with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a> 3512B main engines and four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a> C9 generators, but the latter were underpowered at 200kW each and all four would have had to be running when underway, so two have been swapped out for more powerful C18 465kW units for redundancy and more efficient power management. A second pair of Quantum stabiliser fins have also been added, which will be 25% more effective at roll damping than the original single pair alone. Even the teak decking is a generous 23mm thick and Kaymaz travelled to Myanmar eight times to source the best quality certified logs.“One thing is for sure: Project Victorious will be a better boat than the one they started building in Chile all that time ago,” the general manager concludes.&nbsp;“Sometimes good things come to those who wait.”&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></a>This article was first featured in The SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe</a> now to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

Insight: 85m Project Victorious nears completion in Turkey

Gain insight into the design and fascinating history of the 85m Project Victorious nearing completion in Turkey.