Guide to the biggest 101 luxury yachts in the world

Today, on December 11, 2014, the definitive guide to the world’s biggest superyachts will go on sale in the January 2015 issue of Boat International magazine. The biggest yacht in the world remains the breath-taking 180 metre mega yacht Azzam, built by Lurssen to a design by Nauta Yachts.

Nauta-designed 180m motor yacht AZZAM embarks on her maiden voyage

The breath-taking 180-metre mega yacht AZZAM – the largest luxury yacht in the world to date – has recently embarked on her maiden voyage. This impressive vessel was built by Lurssen to a design by Nauta Design.

New 165m motor yacht project by Nauta Design

Following a great success of the outstanding 180m mega yacht AZZAM, Nauta Design has proudly introduced their new 165m superyacht project. This striking 7-deck vessel boasts all the amenities of a luxury vessel, including the amazing wellness and entertainment area, fitted with gym, sauna, Hammam, massage, beauty parlour, cinema, casino.

Launch of 103m motor yacht Project QUANTUM BLUE at Lurssen

The impressive 103-metre super yacht Project Quantum Blue hit the water at Lurssen’s Lemwerder facility in Germany on Friday, July 25, 2014. The vessel has been beautifully designed by Tim Heywood.

147m Lurssen motor yacht TOPAZ in Brazil for the Football FIFA World Cup 2014

The beautiful 147m Lurssen mega yacht TOPAZ is currently amongst a large number of superyachts visiting the fantastic South America yacht vacation destination – Brazil for the football FIFA World Cup 2014.

Launch of 66m motor yacht ESTER III (Project GREEN, hull 13685) at Lurssen

The premier German builder, Lurssen, has recently launched the brand new 66m superyacht ESTER III (Project GREEN, hull 13685). Due to be delivered this summer, she has been beautifully designed by Espen Oeino, with interior design by Reymond Langton.

Additional photos and videos of 180m Lurssen superyacht AZZAM

Additional photos and videos of the 180m Lurssen mega yacht AZZAM – the world’s largest luxury yacht, designed by Nauta Yachts.

Videos showing 180m Lurssen mega yacht AZZAM underway

Videos showing the world’s largest luxury yacht – the 180-metre Lurssen mega yacht AZZAM – cruising on the river Weser near Berne-Farge in Germany.

Nominees for 2014 Asia Boating Awards

Nominees for the upcoming Asia Boating Awards 2014 have been unveiled, including such outstanding vessels as Feadship charter yacht Event. The winners will be announced on May 9.

A highly successful Singapore Yacht Show 2014

The recently concluded Singapore Yacht Show 2014 was a huge success, attended by around 14,000 public and trade visitors from all over Asia. A total number of 96 watercraft was displayed, including jet skis and tenders, as well as luxury motorboats and elegant super yachts.

Southern Wind 94 Yacht KIBOKO nominated for ADI Compasso D’Oro Design Award

Designed by Nauta Design and Reichel Pugh Yacht Design, the Southern Wind 94 superyacht Kiboko has been shortlisted for the ADI Compasso D’ Oro Award in the ‘Design for Environments’ category.

SYBAss Pavilion at Dubai Boat Show 2014 to reinforce UAE’s status as a hub for superyachts

The Dubai International Boat Show offers lucrative platform for superyacht builders as Middle East is firmly established as a leading global superyacht destination. The event will once again feature the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) Pavilion.