Where are the Superyachts? Part III
Spotted: Where to find the world's coolest superyachts
The global superyacht fleet is always on the move. In fact, last year, the fleet travelled a cumulative total of 19.9 million nautical miles. BOAT keeps track of some of the most famous yachts in the world, spotting them in locations such as Dubai, Antarctica and Thailand.
Triton in London
The 49.7-meter Triton was seen moored near Tower Bridge in London in April 2024. In 2004, she was launched and designed by Delta Marine and was the largest composite yacht built in the United States at the time. Triton is best suited to worldwide cruising, deep-sea fishing and exotic reef diving, with an underwater camera in the bow and a lighting rig at the stern that "provides guests front-row seats for observing the ocean’s mysteries". A sonar and bottom-mapping system by Simrad can also photograph and 3D map the bottom of the ocean, easily locating any nearby wreckage.
Eye in Port of Gibraltar
The 85-meter Eye (ex Ace) was photographed docking in the Port of Gibraltar in March 2024. This marks one of the first sightings of the Lürssen since her extensive rebuild was completed in February 2024. Works began in 2022 with MB92 and involved a complete exterior redesign that removed the superyacht's trademark arches and "eye". According to BOATPro, she has passed the Gibraltar Strait and is now cruising just off the coast of Algeria.
Koru in the US Virgin Islands
In March 2024, the world's largest sailing yacht, Koru, was seen docking at the scenic Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas – with the 125.8-meter Oceanco easily dwarfing the marina's other visitors. Owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, wherever Koru goes, the photographers follow. The superyacht has been pictured all over the world, including in Gibraltar, Florida and Mallorca.
Infinite Jest in Antarctica
In the seven months since her delivery in July 2024, Turquoise Yachts' 75-meter Infinite Jest travelled 19,699 nautical miles. This included an incredible trip to Antarctica, where she was photographed. Yacht captain Tim Davison recounted the journey as such: "The air and water temperatures dropped to freezing point, the sea changed color, the wildlife changed, the fog closed in and the first icebergs were sighted. What lay ahead of us was the adventure of a lifetime."
Promise.D in Poole, UK
Following her delivery in February 2024, the 65-meter Feadship Promise.D was sighted docking at Poole Marina in the UK. The highly-secretive superyacht has only been seen by the public a handful of times, most recently on her sea trials in December 2023. Little information is available on Promise.D, but images reveal a sheltered foredeck, large helipad on her upper deck and a fold-down beach club. Her interiors are also known to be the work of Bannenberg & Rowell.
Infinity in Miami
In February 2024, the 117-meter Infinity was seen in Miami, Florida – no doubt docking for the Miami International Boat Show. She was delivered in 2022 as Oceanco's flagship superyacht and the largest superyacht to be constructed in the Netherlands, though she was recently superseded by Jeff Bezos' 125.8-meter sailing yacht Koru. Infinity features accommodation for up to 16 guests and a wellness area with a spa, sauna, gym and yoga studio. Espen Øino is responsible for exterior design, while her contemporary interior is by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates.
Athos in Mexico
Sighted in Isla Partida, Mexico, in January 2023, the 63.3-meter Athos was originally launched by Holland Jachtbouw in 2010 (and remains its flagship). Her classic build is owed to Hoek Design Naval Architects, while an extensive, 14-month refit saw the schooner leave Huisfit in November 2023 with a 1.25-meter stern extension and a total rebuild of her interiors. On board highlights include a cosy media room, a "classic-looking" deckhouse bar and a new, professional-grade galley. Athos was BOAT International's June issue cover star in 2023.
Obsidian in Portland
Photographed in Portland, UK in November 2023, the 84.2-meter Obsidian emerged from Feadship's shed five months earlier as the Dutch yard's latest hybrid vessel. Formerly known as Project 710, the yacht has a futuristic exterior look designed by RWD in collaboration with MONK Design. One of her coolest features is an "Aqua Lounge" with large windows below sea level (similar to the Nemo lounge on Savannah) and a staircase that leads to a hidden terrace sitting just 75 centimeters above sea level.
Octopus in Cowes
In September 2023, the 126-meter superyacht Octopus was sighted off the coast of Cowes, the Isle of Wight's maritime gateway. Delivered by Lürssen in 2003 (and still ranking among the largest superyachts in the world), Octopus was commissioned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Outstanding features include an Espen Øino exterior, a glass-bottom pool that rises to create an on-water dance floor and a drive-in garage that qualifies as a "mini marina". Since her delivery, Octopus has explored the coast of Antarctica, traversed the Northwest Passage and even discovered the wrecks of long-lost WW2 battleships off the Philippines.
Artefact in Alaska
World Superyacht Award winner Artefact came out victorious in the Motor Yacht of the Year category in 2021 – thanks to her cutting-edge exterior and Reymond Langton Design interior, and an innovative general arrangement to environmental and technical considerations. Built by Nobiskrug, the 80-meter Artefact has been cruising nonstop since leaving Germany in early 2020. She was photographed near Alaska in August 2023, fulfilling the owner’s desire to have a home that was able to travel the world.
Dr No in Denmark
Capable of carrying a 6.9-meter Super Falcon submarine, the 36.7-meter motor yacht Dr. No’s primary purpose is adventure, exploration and underwater expeditions. She has recently been spotted in Denmark and is no stranger to expeditions, having ventured to Raja Ampat, Indonesia and New Caledonia. Formerly known as Blue Hunter, Dr. Do went through an extensive refit in 2011 to bring the vessel closer to superyacht standards and to accommodate her all-important submersible. Her unusual lines are the work of HYS Yachts and she was delivered in 1995 from Japanese shipyard Narasaki.