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The 10 Biggest Superyachts in the World

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By Emma Al-Mousawi

Superyachts represent the very pinnacle of luxury travel but they can vary in size dramatically; from those at the smaller end of the spectrum measuring under 100 ft to gargantuan 500-ft+ custom-built creations that command price tags in the hundreds of millions(or even billions). Here at Elite Traveler, we have been exploring the latter as we take a look at the 10 biggest superyachts in the world.

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El Mahrousa

Builder: Samuda Brothers Year of build: 1865 LOA: 478.1 ft Number of guests: U nknown Number of crew: 160

The oldest by over 100 years to make our list of the biggest superyachts in the world, Egypt’s presidential yacht El Mahrousa is an enormous floating piece of history. Nearly four decades older than the Titanic , she set sail on her first voyage just as President Lincoln was beginning his second term in office. 

Built by the now-defunct London shipyard Samuda Brothers, El Mahrousa was designed by the most celebrated master-shipwright of the day, Sir Oliver Lang. Commissioned by Khedive Ismail, Egypt’s Ottoman governor, she went on to play a central role in many of Egypt’s defining moments including the opening of the Suez Canal as well as ferrying three of the country’s rulers to exile, including the last king of Egypt. 

She has had numerous modifications over the years, growing 57 ft in length since she first left the Thameside dockyard in 1865.  Today, she is the world’s oldest active superyacht and was the first to pass through the new Suez Canal extension in 2015.

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Prince abdulaziz.

Prince Abdulaziz is one of the yachts owned by the Saudi royal family / ©Shutterstock

Builder: Helsingor Vaerf Year of build: 1984 LOA: 482.4 ft Number of guests: 64 Number of crew: 65

At 482.4 ft Prince Abdulaziz is the largest yacht built in the 20th century and is thought to be one of the last yachts built by the historic Danish shipyard, Helsingor Vaerf, which closed its doors for the last time shortly after she was completed. 

Commissioned by the Saudi royal family, Prince Abdulaziz has certainly stood the test of time, with regular sightings on the Mediterranean. Her original interiors were by iconic British interior designer David Hicks, famed for his use of color and pattern. Since then she has received fairly regular refits, with the most recent thought to have been in 2018. 

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A+ was originally named Topaz and is the first of four Lürssen-built yachts to make our list of the biggest superyachts in the world / ©Lürssen

Builder: Lürssen Year of build: 2012 LOA: 483.1 ft Number of guests: 62 Number of crew: 79

Built by famed yacht builder Lürssen at their Bremen shipyard, A+ , originally known as Topaz, is thought to have cost in excess of $500m. 

Not much is known about A+, and her owner has never been officially confirmed but she is widely believed to belong to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahnan, the deputy prime minister of the UAE and the owner of  Manchester City Football Club.

Her exterior was designed by multi-award-winning designer Tim Heywood, and features two helipads, while her interior was placed in the hands of sought-after yacht interior designer Terence Disdale and includes 26 luxurious cabins. 

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Custom-designed superyacht Al Said was allegedly named ‘Project Sunflower’ when it was under construction/ ©Klaus Jordan

Builder: Lürssen Year of build: 2008 LOA: 508.6 ft Number of guests: unknown Number of crew: unknown

Commissioned by the late Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman, the Al Said first set sail in 2008 and like many royal yachts, her details are held under lock and key.

We do know however that her exterior was designed by the famed naval architect, Espen Øino – the man behind many of the world’s most famous superyachts – while her interiors were created by the respected British design studio, Redman Whiteley Dixon.

The interior of the ship has never been photographed which has led to much speculation of what lies inside. As well as accommodation for up to 74 guests, she is rumored to include a mini-concert hall capable of accommodating a full chamber orchestra.

Dilbar has one of the biggest swimming pools ever installed on a superyacht /®Kyle Conlin

Builder: Lürssen Year of build: 2016 LOA: 511.10 ft Number of guests: 36 Number of crew: 96

When Dilbar was built in 2016, she was the world’s largest yacht in terms of gross tonnage, at 15,917 GT and the team at   Lürssen described her as “ one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built, in terms of both dimensions and technology.” 

Owned by Uzbek-born investor Alisher Usmanov s he wowed the judges at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards in 2017 to scoop the top prize of  ‘World Superyacht of the Year’. Her ivory exterior was custom-designed by Espen Øino, while her interior was the work of celebrated design studio, Winch Design. She boasts an 82 foot swimming pool, making it one of the largest to ever be installed on a superyacht, as well as two helipads.

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Dubai serves Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum / ©Shutterstock

Builder: Platinum Yachts  Year of build: 2006 LOA: 531.5 ft Number of guests: 24 Number of crew: 88

Originally commissioned by a member of Brunei’s royal family as a joint project between shipbuilders Blohm+Voss and Lürssen, the build was halted in 1998. The structure was subsequently bought by the Dubai government and the build continued under the exclusive Dubai-based shipyard Platinum Yachts. Today it serves as the royal yacht of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s ruler. 

Designed by Winch Design , she spans over seven flowing decks and features an atrium nearly 70 ft in size. 11  luxurious guest suites have the benefit of their own private balconies while other features onboard include a swimming pool, a cinema and a disco.

Jetting off on an air excursion is easy as Dubai is equipped with a helipad for a Blackhawk helicopter while the yacht’s submarine and vast selection of water toys are housed in the yacht’s garage. 

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Both the exterior and interior of Eclipse were designed by Terence Disdale / ©Shutterstock

Builder: Blohm+Voss Year of build: 2010 LOA: 533.1 ft Number of guests: 36 Number of crew: 70

The fourth-largest ship on our list of the biggest superyachts in the world is Eclipse. The German-built vessel   was voted ‘Motor Yacht of the Year’ at the World Superyacht Awards in 2011 and both her exterior and interior designed by the acclaimed Terence Disdale.

Owned by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, the estimated $1bn+ superyacht was reported to have undergone a refit in 2015 and is packed with tenders and toys including two helipads, three launch boats and a mini leisure submarine. 

Her custom-designed interior includes a 183.7-ft deck and an expansive swimming pool which can convert into a raised dance floor. She also has her own missile defense system, a feature that appears to be increasing in popularity amongst the owners of the world’s biggest superyachts. 

Fulk Al Salamah

Very little detail has ever been released about the Fulk Al Salamah / ©Shutterstock

Builder: Mariotti Year of build: 2016 LOA: 538.1 ft Number of guests: unknown Number of crew: unknown

Very little detail has ever been released about the Fulk Al Salamah, which t ranslates into English as ‘ship of peace’.  Built for the Omani royal family by ultra-luxury shipbuilder Mariotti in its Genoa shipyard, her lack of outdoor entertaining space has led to unconfirmed reports that she is in fact a support vessel, used to shadow the late Sultan of Oman’s Al Said superyacht .

While it isn’t the longest superyacht in the world , when it comes to actual volume, the Fulk Al Salamah is thought to outsize both Azzam and REV (below), with an estimated total gross tonnage upwards of 20,000 GT (REV is 17,440 GT and Azzam 13,136 GT).

Azzam has held the title of world’s longest superyacht since 2013/ ©Klaus Jordan

Builder: Lürssen Year of build: 2013 LOA: 590.6 ft Number of guests: 36 Number of crew: 80

Thought to have cost well in excess of $500m, Azzam has held the title of world’s longest superyacht since 2013 however her reign is about to draw to a close thanks to the next superyacht on our list, REV . 

Owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nayan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi, Azzam’s sophisticated exterior was designed by Italian studio Nauta Design.  Much of the yacht’s interiors –  which were created by French designer Christophe Leoni – remain shrouded in mystery but Leoni describes the aesthetic as: “sophisticated, with luxurious decor inspired by the Empire style of the early 19th century”.

Azzam has every nifty feature you could wish for including a helipad, gym, pool and even a golf training room so guests can practice their swing onboard. Like Eclipse, she also boasts her own missile defense system. Despite her stature, she can lay claim to being one of the world’s fastest superyachts with a top speed of 33 knots. 

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REV was designed by Espen Øino / ©REV Ocean

Builder: VARD Year of build: Due 2023 LOA: 600  ft Number of guests: 36 Number of crew: 54

Currently still in build, REV is set to steal the crown from Azzam to become the biggest superyacht in the world once she is delivered. But this is no normal superyacht. Funded by Norwegian business-man Kjell Inge Røkke, REV is a totally unique, state-of-the-art research and expedition vessel with one ambition: to make the ocean healthy again.

Designed by Espen Øino , the vessel is creating a huge amount of excitement within the industry due to the technological advances she is set to offer including cutting-edge marine science facilities. The super-sized vessel is equipped with the very latest observation and mapping equipment for conducting research encapsulating the entire marine ecosystem. One of many exciting features is the 25-ft moon pool in the hull, designed to lower scientific tools and submersibles into the ocean’s depths, including a three-passenger submarine. 

REV is expected to be available to charter for one-third of the year, which will include both conventional charters as well as on a single cabin basis to accompany experts on expeditions. 

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The 20 largest superyachts in the world, posted by luxify, 31 march, 2020.

Ownership of a superyacht is also an unrivaled sign of wealth that only the world’s richest can afford. Today’s superyachts are equipped with more technology, amenities and gadgets than the most luxurious hotels as demonstrated with the following 20 largest superyachts ever built in the world.

2013 is the manufacturing year of this superyacht that stands at 180.60m (592’6” ft). First of all, the yacht Azzam is the largest Superyacht in the world. It is way ahead in technology, dimensions, and performance. It is one of the most expensive superyachts on the planet. A world-class team came together under Eng. Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi who directed all areas of development. Lurssen is behind developing the technical engineering aspect.

2010 is the completion year of the Eclipse Yacht at the Blohm & Voss Hamburg Shipyard. This superyacht stands at 162.50m (533’1” ft.). However, it is world’s second largest super-yacht and has interior features by Terence Disdale designs. Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is the current owner of Eclipse. However, it is one of the luxury yachts of all time.

Platinum Yachts set in motion the Dubai yacht in 2006. The Dubai yacht measures 162m (531’5” ft). Hence, it is the world’s second largest private superyacht. Exterior design is by Andrew Winch although the stunning interior design is by Platinum Yachts. However, the dramatic circular staircase features glass steps and is bathed in colored lights making it one of the most beautiful features in luxury yachts.

4  Dilbar Yacht

Lurssen Yachts are the brains behind the customization of Dilbar. The yacht is a 156m (511’9” ft.). This piece of technology has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. However, the exterior design is by Espen Oeino who is applause for his grand designs.

Lurssen Yachts are behind this magnificent yacht in 2008 in Bremen, Germany. It stands at 155m (508’6” ft). The exterior design is by Espen Oeino. However, Redman Whiteley Dixon is responsible for the interior designing. This yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 70 people with a crew of 154 for your total comfort and relaxation. Although, most luxury yachts have a big capacity this was record breaking.

6  Fulk Al Salamah

Built in 2016 by Mariotti Yachts in Genoa, Italy. The Fulk Al Salamah yacht stands at 150m (492’1” ft). This magnificent superyacht has a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. However, the luxury yachts have one thing in common, and that is sleek designs the Fulk Al Salamah Yacht defines that.

Built in 2012 by Lurssen Yachts in Bremen, Germany, the Topaz is a 147.25m (483’1” ft) motor yacht. The interior is designed by Terence Disdale while the exterior styling is by Tim Heywood Design. Topaz Yacht has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure.

8  Prince Abdulaziz

Helsingor Vaerft is the brain behind the Prince Abdulaziz Yacht (formerly Abdulaziz). Helsingor, Denmark, was the operation base for building this gorgeous yacht. The exterior design is the work of Maierform Maritime Technology. However, she was refitted in 2005. The interior designer of the yacht is David Hicks.

9  El Horriya

Motor Yacht El Horriya (which was formerly Mahroussa) is a 145.72m (478’1” ft). Samuda Bros are behind customizing the yacht around 1865 in London, UK. The sophisticated design and engineering are the work of naval architect Sir Oliver Lang. She was last refitted in 1987.

10  Sailing Yacht A

Sailing Yacht A is a sailing yacht which stands at 142.80m (468’6” ft). Built and launched in 2015 by Nobiskrug. Phillippe Starck is the designer of the stunning exterior and interior features.

The superyacht Swift 141 was christened “Yas” after it was launched by ADM Shipyards in November of 2011. It holds the records for largest launch and the most significant superyacht in recent history. Pierrejean Design is the designer of the entire yacht.

12  Ocean Victory

Motor Yacht Ocean Victory is a 140m (459’3”ft) luxury vessel. Built in 2014 by Fincantieri Yachts in Muggiano, Italy. The beautiful exterior design and engineering are the work of Espen Oeino. Interior design is by Alberto Pinto and Laura Sessa Romboli.

13  Al Salamah

Lurssen Yachts are behind the custom designing of the motor yacht in 1999. She stands at 139.30m (457’0” ft) with exterior and interior designs by Terence Disdale. Although, she was refitted last in 2009.

14  Rising Sun

The motor yacht Rising Sun was custom built in 2004 by Lurssen Yachts. Although, it was also refitted in 2007. The Rising Sun yacht’s interior was designed by Seccombe Design and the exterior by Jon Bannenberg. Because of the unique interior and exterior, the Rising Sun Yacht makes it to the list of top luxury yachts.

Motor Yacht Serene was set in motion in 2011 by Fincantieri Yachts. She is a 134m (439’3”ft) superyacht. However, the exterior design and engineering are by Espen Oeino and feature seven decks, while the interior styling is by Reymond Langton Design. Because of the unique design, the yacht makes it to top luxury yachts.

16  Al Mirqab

Constructed in 2008 by Peters Schiffbau in Wewelsfleth, the Al Mirqab stands at 133m (436’4” ft). Tim Heywood designed the stunning exterior while the interior is the work of Andrew Winch Designs. Royalty is the inspiration behind the architecture of this super-yacht. Maybe it will be one of the most stunning luxury yachts you’ll see. Because the design and general look are simply breathtaking.

17  Octopus

The motor yacht Octopus is a 126.20m (414’0” ft) long. Lurssen Yachts are behind customizing this yacht in 2003. However, the exterior engineering is by Espen Oeino, and interior features are by Jonathan Quinn Barnett. Meanwhile, the Octopus Yacht ranks among luxury yachts because of its unique architecture.

In 2014, Neorion Elefsis custom built the motor yacht Maryah in Elefsis, Greece. This beautiful superyacht stands 125.00m (410’1” ft) long. H2 Yacht Design did both the exterior and interior designs. As a result of using the same designer, the yacht has more personalized design than most luxury yachts.

While being built in 2010 by Lurssen Yachts, the Katara (formerly Project Crystal), was shrouded in secrecy. Although, there is no much information about this super-yacht it is still a masterpiece. There are rumors that there is a helipad, a cinema, and a Beach Club with sea-terraces. However, they may just be rumors. She stands at 124.40m (408’1” ft) long.

20  Golden Odyssey

Finally, this water beauty makes it to the list of luxury yachts. The designers and manufacturers of the Golden Odyssey Yacht are the Lurssen Yachts. The Golden Odyssey yacht is 123.20m (404’2” ft) long. However, it features a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. However, the sleek design is something that truly defines luxury yachts.

Although luxury yachts bring style to travel, they come at a huge price. However, almost all the luxury yachts have a story to tell through their designs. Hence, the deeper the story, the deeper you dig into your bank account. For more beautiful luxury yachts, and for the journey of a lifetime, be sure to see our yachts for sale here .

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From Germany to the Netherlands, Italy, and the United States, the superyacht industry employs highly skilled craftsmen and women at shipyards around the globe. The handcrafted vessels can be seen in bodies of water from the Mediterranean to the Bahamas, providing enjoyment—and jobs—for those on board. Here we highlight the top 20 superyacht shipyards in the world.

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Lürssen

The German name tops the list, having built 11 out of 20 of the world’s largest superyachts in the last two decades. The 145-year-old family shipyard’s largest yacht, Azzam , spans 592 feet, 6 inches. Imagine six football fields laid end to end, with dozens of staterooms and saloons filled with beautiful woodwork, custom furniture, and art, all inside a high-tech hull. That 2013 launch was followed by others like 512-foot Dilbar and this year’s 364-foot Project Tis .

Lürssen Dilbar, designed by Espen Øino.  Photo: Josep Baresic

Still owned and managed by the Lürssen family, the company’s ability to consistently produce so many floating masterpieces is directly proportional to its skilled workforce and vast facilities. After recent acquisitions, including the famed Blohm & Voss yard, Lürssen owns eight shipyards across Germany. Its staff, some of the most experienced of any superyacht builder, include 400 designers, 600 engineers, 1,600 skilled workers, and 200 apprentices.

Lürssen’s Bremen shipyard.  Courtesy of Lürssen

After launching the company in 1875, Friedrich Lürssen declared: “My firm shall be known as a leader in both quality and performance.”

With his name attached to the world’s largest yachts , Friedrich’s words have taken on a greater significance than he could ever have imagined.

Abeking & Rasmussen’s Elandess at the shipyard.  Photo: Courtesy Abeking & Rasmussen

Abeking & Rasmussen

Located across the river from Lürssen’s Lemwerder yard, Abeking & Rasmussen has created advanced running surfaces, like its Swath hull that skips over turbulent ocean waves rather than pounding across. The name is known for commercial and military vessels as well as custom yachts.

Abeking & Rasmussen’s Cloudbreak.  Christopher Scholey

Its award winners include the 237-foot Cloudbreak , which set new design standards for expedition yachts, and the 244-foot Elandess , featuring its “Nemo Lounge” with a window below the waterline. Abeking’s flagship, the 321-foot Aviva , is unique among yachts its size with an unmatched interior volume that includes a regulation-sized paddle-tennis court .

Aviva’s paddle-tennis court.  Photo: Abeking & Rasmussen

The 112-year-old yard is typically ahead of the latest trends. It is developing a hybrid fuel cell powered by methanol that emits only clean steam. The system could well be the first hydrocarbon-emissions-free propulsion in the yachting world.

Feadship Amsterdam Yard.  Photo: Courtesy of Feadship

Formed as a group in 1949, Feadship is probably the most famous name among the Dutch builders. Feadship is comprised of the De Vries and Van Lent family yards, with locations in Aalsmeer, Makkum, Kaag, and Amsterdam. The group also includes De Voogt Naval Architects .

Feadship’s 312-foot Faith.  Photo: Courtesy of Feadship

Feadship, credited with dozens of custom launches over the last seven decades, has grown into Holland’s superyacht powerhouse. In the 2015, it launched 333-foot Symphony , the first Feadship to cross the 100-meter mark. Faith , a stunning 312-footer launched two years later, has a streamlined profile and helicopter pad with hangar on the foredeck and swimming pool with glass floor (forming the ceiling of the beach club below) on the aft deck.

Feadship Hasna.  Photo: Courtesy of Feadship

Last year, Feadship launched a half-dozen other yachts, including 241-foot Sherpa . Its expedition-yacht exterior, including two industrial-looking exhaust stacks on the aft cockpit, shows Feadship’s design capabilities. Its Project 814, with its vertical bow and long, lean forefoot, will be an example of an entirely new look, when launched later this year.

Nobiskrug Sailing Yacht A.  Photo: Courtesy of Nobiskrug

Specializing in made-to-measure, custom-built superyachts, award-winning builder Nobiskrug produces its vessels out of three different facilities in northern Germany: Rendsburg, Kiel-Gaarden, and Kiel-Friedrichsort. The yard was established in Rendsburg in 1905, shortly after the Kiel Canal opened in 1895. Today Nobiskrug employs more than 1,000 highly skilled craftsmen and women across the three shipyards. In-house production includes hull construction, steel cutting, mechanical work, fitting, pipe fitting, paint, electrical, and carpentry, with these workshops organized under one roof.

Shown above is the brand’s Best of the Best winner A , designed by Philippe Starck and built by Nobiskrug, the yacht is a 470-foot sail-assisted motor yacht that was delivered in 2017.

Nobiskrug Mogambo.  Photo: Courtesy of Nobiskrug

Nobiskrug’s 241-foot Mogambo won Robb Report ‘s Best of the Best award in 2013. Featuring both interiors and exteriors by UK-based Reymond Langton Design, Mogambo is a great example of Nobiskrug’s past projects.

Nobiskrug’s hybrid superyacht Artefact.  Photo: Courtesy of Nobiskrug

Representing the future of the company, Nobiskrug’s hybrid superyacht Artefact (ex-project 790) was revealed last fall in Monaco and is scheduled for a 2019 delivery. With an exterior by Canada’s Gregory Marshall Studio and interior by Reymond Langton Design, the yacht features numerous eco-friendly characteristics, such as lower emissions and a quieter ride. It also utilizes a Dynamic Positioning System to hold its position for longer, delaying the need for sea-bed-damaging anchors.

Amels Shipyard.  Photo: Courtesy of Amels

Amels celebrated its centennial in 2018, but the superyacht builder has modern facilities and one of the industry’s smartest business plans. It was acquired by the Damen Group in 1991, which gave it the financial resources and vision to become one of the most respected custom yacht builders. Ten years ago, it launched a Limited Editions range. Built on proven hull platforms from 180 to 272 feet, owners have a choice of customizing both the interior and exteriors. Close to 40 yachts have been delivered since, proving that the disruptive concept has a place in yacht-building.

Amels Limited Editions 242.  Photo: Schöningh Wulffraat

The Amels’ yard in Vlissingen has two climate-controlled bays, one 475 feet and the other 670 feet, for multiple new builds or refits. Its second yard in Vlissingen East has a climate-controlled bay, measuring 705 feet.

Amels Volpini 2.  Photo: Courtesy of Amels

Used for military and commercial vessels, it has the facilities and skilled workers to handle the world’s largest custom, steel-hulled yachts. Noteworthy launches last year include 243-foot Universe , 205-foot Sea & US , and 189-foot Volpini 2 .

Oceanco launches 110-meter Jubilee.  Photo: Francisco Martinez Photography

Oceanco is a relative newcomer, but it has created some of the world’s most beautiful custom superyachts. Names like the recently launched 295-foot DAR are great examples, but the yard has also built technically advanced vessels like the 350-foot sailing superyacht, Black Pearl , with some of the most advanced sails ever designed. Its other award winners like Jubilee , Aquijo , and Infinity , retain their own unique DNA. The yard has worked with the most sought-after yacht designers, including Terence Disdale , Nuvolari-Lenard , Espen Øino , Sam Sorgiovanni , Igor Lobanov , Tim Heywood , and Andrew Winch .

Oceanco Bravo launch.  Photo: Francisco Jose Martinez Mendez

The Alblasserdam yard is working on 357-foot Project Bravo , the first Oceanco with its proprietary LIFE design (lengthened, innovative, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly). Bravo will combine hybrid propulsion, weight savings, and extra interior space in a package that could be a game-changer for yachting. “Our approach with Bravo was to maintain a stunningly sleek profile without sacrificing interior space,” says designer Dan Lenard. “The new exterior style concept is bound to create a new design stream.”

The superstructure is lowered over the hull of Project Triton.  Photo: Dick Holthuis

Among the Dutch builders, Heesen has seen the greatest expansion of its model line, which is available in aluminum and steel. Its recent launches range from the 164-foot futuristic hybrid, Home , to more conventional designs like the 180-foot Laurentia . The yard really started its upward trajectory in 2011 with the simultaneous launches of Quinta Essentia and Satori, two very different yachts that captivated the superyacht world.

Heesen Home.  Photo: Courtesy Dick Holthuis Photography

Two years later, Galactica Star , the first fast-displacement yacht, showed that Heesen lived in a world where design and technology intersect. Its largest-ever build, 230-foot Galactica Super Nova , was a sign that Heesen can move into larger categories. The yard has drawings of an ultra-modern 83-meter custom Maximus concept, complete with an entirely open cockpit and swimming pool with waterfall, waiting for the right owner.

A Delfino 95 emerges from the shed at Benetti’s Viareggio yard.  Photo: Courtesy of Benetti

Benetti is not only the world’s largest superyacht builder, it is also one of the oldest. Started in 1875, the Italian builder always has a parade of custom and semicustom builds. The Azimut Benetti Group now has 97 yachts under build over 78 feet. In the last year, Benetti has launched a range of yachts, including Ironman , its sixth Fast 140, 207-foot custom Metis and 226-foot Spectre .

Benetti Spectre.  Courtesy of Benetti

Benetti also recently launched its largest-ever build, 351-foot FB277, one of three gigayachts currently being built in its Livorno yard. The other two are due to launch this year. The world’s largest superyacht builder continues to push the boundaries in design and technology, as it moves into gigayacht territory that the yards in Northern Europe have dominated for years.

CRN’s superyacht yard.  Photo: Courtesy of CRN

The 262-foot Chopi Chopi was a landmark yacht for CRN when it launched in 2013, showing that the Italian yard could go toe-to-toe with the yards in Northern Europe. Chopi Chopi is still CRN’s largest build to date, but the Ancona facility has launched a succession of custom yachts that have established CRN’s place as the crown jewel of the Ferretti Group. The military exterior of 180-foot Atlante , sleek hull of 239-foot Yalla , or stunning, high-tech interior of its most recent launch, Cloud 9 , show the range of the custom builder.

CRN’s Cloud 9 superyacht.  Photo: Maurizio Paradisi

CRN’s current builds include a 260-foot tri-deck motor yacht, a pair of 203-footers with low superstructures and vertical bows, and a 164-foot Superconero , a modern version of the 1970s SuperConero that defined CRN. Ferretti has invested about $10 million to upgrade the Ancona yard, with plans to invest another $15 million.

Baglietto Shipyard.  Photo: Emilio Bianchi

Baglietto is one of Italy’s most revered yacht names, having started in 1840 when Pieto Baglietto built small wooden fishing boats in his backyard. The company built boats for kings and popes, and put the first combustion engine into an 80-foot yacht in 1906. After being rescued from bankruptcy by the Gavio Group, a multinational corporation owned by a yacht-loving family, Baglietto has experienced a renaissance. Both its production facility, which gained a $25 million facelift, and model line, ranging from 43 to 230 feet, are now state of the art.

Baglietto’s Silver Fox.  Photo: Federico Ferretti

Francesco Paszkowski, Italy’s most revered yacht designer, does the lion’s share of design for Baglietto, but the builder recently unveiled other concepts by Milan-based Hot Lab and Santa Maria Magnolfi for its midrange superyachts. Baglietto is offering these very different designs on five proven hull platforms. Its 230-foot flagship is from Mulder Design in the Netherlands.

Rossinavi Aurora.  Photo: Courtesy of Rossinavi

Rossinavi ’s recent launches are some of the most inspired designs in the superyacht world. The 2017 launches, 160-foot  Endeavour II and 161-foot  Aurora , are as different in design as chalk and cheese. The yard worked with Achille Salvagn i on both interiors. Salvagni, known for his stylized residential interiors and whimsical decor, brought a fresh sensibility to both yachts that gave them very distinct personalities.

Rossinavi’s Custom Utopia IV.  Photo: Courtesy of Rossinavi

Last year, the yard launched two more inimitable yachts, 206-foot  Utopia IV and 161-foot  Flying Dagger . Utopia IV is unique among superyachts because of its top end of 33 knots, with transatlantic range. Always on the lookout for new ideas, Rossinavi has unveiled concepts with Pininfarina, designer of many Ferrari models, and the Phantom 62, a sleek, futuristic design by Enrico Gobbi.

Sanlorenzo’s superyacht yard.  Photo: Silvano Pupella

With headquarters in Ameglia and other yards in Viareggio, Massa, and La Spezia, Sanlorenzo is ranked among the top three builders of yachts over 80 feet. In the last two years it has introduced a 118-foot planing yacht, a 210-foot 64Steel (due out this year), the 171-foot custom Seven Sins —not to mention the flagship of its explorer line, the 164-foot 500EXP Ocean Dreamwalker III , which it launched at the last Monaco Yacht Show . The light-blue steel hull shows the style that Sanlorenzo gives to each new launch.

Sanlorenzo SL102 Asymmetric Yacht.  Photo: Courtesy of Sanlorenzo

The recently introduced SL102 employs an asymmetric exterior design , with an outer walkway on just one side of the boat to increase interior volume.

The hull of the 56-meter motor yacht in the Perini Navi Voyager line, designed in partnership Philippe Briand, arrives in La Spezia from the Yildiz shipyard in Istanbul.  Photo: Courtesy of Perini Navi

Perini Navi

The Perini name extends across a succession of groundbreaking yachts from 289-foot  Maltese Falcon , which had a DynaRig sail plan that was designed from a theory, to the ultimate blue-water cruiser, the 229-foot  Sybaris , through to the flagship of Monaco’s 2017 show, the 1 97-foot  Seven .

Perini Navi Seven.  Photo: Courtesy Perini Navi

Since a management restructuring in 2017, Perini Navi has introduced multiple new lines , including its E-volution sailing yacht series and three styles of motor yachts—Argonaut, Heritage, and Voyager. With two yards in Italy and a third in Turkey, Perini now has three sailing yachts under construction, including two 138-foot E-volutions. Its three motor achts under build include two Philippe Briand–designed 53 and 56 Voyagers, as well as its 82-foot hybrid-powered Eco-tender. The brand’s new energy promises a bright future.

Sunseeker’s shed.  Photo: Courtesy of Sunseeker

When John and Robert Braithwaite started their fledgling boat business in 1969, the two brothers had no idea it would become one of the UK’s most important shipyards. Sunseeker is different from most yards on this list because it builds only in composites up to 155 feet.

The Sunseeker 161 being built by Icon Yachts.  Photo: Courtesy of Sunseeker/Icon

Prompted by owner demand, Sunseeker is now venturing into aluminum with its new 161 Yacht. Easily recognized by Sunseeker’s exterior design cues, the 161 will be built by Icon Yachts in Holland. “We are combining the metal build expertise of ICON with our design DNA, technical expertise, and market know-how,” says Sean Robertson, president of Sunseeker USA, adding the new yacht will “absolutely” be a Sunseeker. The 161 will be launched in 2021.

Princess Yachts shipyard.  Photo: Courtesy of Princess Yachts

Princess Yachts

Princess Yachts is the other British builder that continues to evolve in interesting, new ways. Established in Plymouth in 1965, Princess has grown into multiple modern production sites measuring more than 1.1 million square feet. Situated in a port with maritime ties that date back centuries, Princess’s South Yard, where the M Class superyachts are built, is a former 17th-century naval yard.

Princess Yachts Imperial Princess.  Photographer: Marc Paris

The Princess flagship, the 131-foot 40M Imperial Princess, seems like a larger superyacht, with large interior volume and unusual natural light. The yard also makes a 30M (98 foot LOA) and 35M (115 foot LOA).

Princess Yachts R35.  Photo: Courtesy of Princess

Its most exciting launch was the R35, a 35-footer designed by Pininfarina, with a foil system that reduces drag by 30 percent. Princess plans to add the foil design to its larger yachts, an innovation that could revolutionize yachting.

Royal Huisman Ngoni.  Photo: Courtesy Royal Huisman/Breed Media

Royal Huisman

Established in 1884, Royal Huisman is one of the oldest shipyards in Holland but one of its most modern. Its waterside facility in Vollenhove totals about 350,000 square feet, with four heated bays to accommodate yachts up to 266 feet. It has another facility in Amsterdam and a third in Emden, with facilities for yachts up to 394 feet. Its fleet of famous sailing superyachts include Gliss, Antares, Hyperiod, Hanuman, Elfie, and Arcadia . Its recent launches include the 190-foot  Ngoni , which has one of the most eclectic interiors ever, and the more classic 184-foot  Aquarius . Though best known for custom sailboats, the yard is currently working on Project Phi, a 180-foot motor yacht designed by Van Ooosannen Naval Architects.

Nautor’s Swan Pietarsaari shipyard.  Photo: Courtesy of Nautor's Swan

Nautor’s Swan

Finnish builder Nautor’s Swan , founded in 1966 by Pekka Koskenkyla, has always had its sights on building high-performance sailing yachts with beautiful wood interiors. Koskenkyla enlisted Sparkman & Stephens, designer for many winning America’s Cup yachts, to create its first fiberglass boat. The new boats saw instant racing success.

Swan 115 sailing yacht.  Photo: Eva-Stina Kjellman

The builder eventually partnered with German Frers Design. The Frers team, working with 30 Swan designers, is responsible for many innovative designs, including the first Swan 115 S introduced in 2015 at the Monaco show. The 115 was the flagship of the its Maxi division, which includes the Swan 98 , and eventually became the Swan 120.

The 98’s multipurpose deck makes for a great hangout and sunning area, while at the same time has optimal space for sail handling.  Photo: Courtesy Nautor's Swan

Nautor’s Swan expanded beyond its historical plant in Kallby in 2002, when it opened a new high-tech facility in Pietarsaari for yachts from 60 to 115 feet. Its Kronoby facility produces its famous wood interiors. The most noteworthy yard in Finland has produced 2,000 Swans since it launched operations.

Westport’s shipyard in Port Angeles, Washington.  Photo: Courtesy of Westport

Westport Yachts

Westport Yachts has been North America’s most prolific superyacht builder since it began building boats in 1969. Its facilities in Westport and Port Angeles, Washington, include enclosed spaces of 170,000 and 100,00 square feet, respectively, with a separate 80,000-square-foot cabinet shop and 4,100-square-foot upholstery shop. Westport has launched more than 140 yachts.

A recently launched 130-foot/40-meter Westport superyacht.  Photo: Courtesy of Westport

Westport’s success lies in its disciplined approach to yacht building, which involves a production mentality that keeps each build on time and on budget. The builder uses leading-edge machinery, proven coring materials, and components like MTU and Caterpillar engines, Northern Lights generators, and Furuno electronics that bring quality and consistency to the build process.

The saloon of Westport’s recent 130-foot superyacht.  Photo: Courtesy of Westport

Its line of the W112, W125, W130 and W164 are contemporary but not ostentatious, with high levels of fit and finish across the yacht. That type of production mentality, which allows for a certain degree of customization, means the yachts are built to the same high standards.

Westport clients appreciate that level of reliability, not to mention resale value, when it comes to yacht ownership.

Delta Marine shipyard.  Photo: Jeff Brown

Delta Marine

Delta Marine is not given much to self-promotion, but the Seattle yard shares the same type of pedigree as many of the top European builders.

Delta Marine Invictus.  Photo: Jeff Brown

Its production quality, skilled labor, and proven ability to turn intricate, complex designs into beautiful, custom superyachts has earned it a place among the world’s top builders. The yard comprises a 25-acre complex in Seattle, with 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space in its state-of-the-art facility. With Boeing headquarters just down the road, and Seattle being a leading tech center, the trickle-down influence on the shipyard is noteworthy. Its collection of custom yachts includes 216-foot  Invictus , 164-foot  Arianna , and 240-foot  Laurel . Recently, an unnamed 204-foot launch was seen on sea trials near the yard.

Mangusta El Leon launch.  Photo: Emilio Bianchi

The Overmarine Group’s Mangusta brand has been known for speed during its 34-year-history. The Balducci family defined their niche, though the range has expanded to maxi open yachts and long-range yachts. The line extends from 94 to 215 feet LOA, with 300 yachts produced over the years. Its Mangusta Maxi Open series, ranging from 94 to 215 feet, offers speed as well as quietness and stability, in a stylish package. Its 50M (164-footer) is considered an industry icon. The Mangusta Oceano are long-range yachts with ranges up to 5,000 miles.

Mangusta Oceano 46 Q95.  Photo: Courtesy of Mangusta

The Mangusta GranSports are a combination of the two lines, fast-displacement yachts capable of covering long distances. The group has 10 production facilities in Tuscany and Viareggio, Massa, and Pisa that total around two million square feet of indoor and exterior space. It has two wharfs in Viareggio where it does the final work on its yachts. Overmarine is vertically integrated, from the initial design to making the molds, to installing the electronics. The company celebrated a milestone in December: Its Gransport El Leon  (shown above) crossed the Atlantic, the first Mangusta to ever accomplish that feat.

Southern Wind Kiboko Tres.  Photo: Courtesy of Southern Wind

Southern Wind

This 25-year-old builder has design offices in Italy and a modern yard in Johannesburg, South Africa, where it builds advanced composite sailing yachts from 82 to 115 feet in length. Over the years, it has worked with renowned sailing yacht designers, Farr Yacht, Reichel/Pugh, and Nauta Design. Most launches are semi-custom projects built on proven running surfaces, giving the owner the choice to customize interior and exterior. Southern Wind ’s most  recent launch is SW105 Kiboko Tres , the second of its performance cruiser series. Designed for offshore sailing but with the comforts of a superyacht, Kiboko Tres passed the ultimate sea trial: 7,000 miles from Johannesburg to Italy, on its way from the shipyard to the offices in Italy.

Christensen Chasseur.  Photo: Jeff Brown

Christensen

Rare among superyacht builders, Christensen Yachts does virtually all of its work in house. The Vancouver, Washington–based yard has its own metal department for completing stainless handrails, stairways, anchor pockets, and other custom pieces, as well as a stone shop for marble, onyx, quartz, granite, and limestone used in the inlaid floors, countertops, and panels; and shops for woodworking, painting, and upholstery. Vertical integration allows the yard to deliver exceptional details for its yachts, which run up to 164 feet. Christensen’s Chasseur won top award in its category in the 2017 International Superyacht Society, in part for the intricate interior.

Christensen’s Vancouver shipyard. 

Located on a seven-acre marina, the shipyard has a dozen bays enclosed in 180,000 square feet of climate-controlled space.

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Once a superstitious practice, christening a superyacht has now become an eccentric form of self-expression – owners name their yachts after favourite songs, private islands and, in one case, a beloved circus elephant. Diving into the world of superyacht nomenclature, BOAT International discovers the unexpected stories behind some well-known yacht names...

The Wellesley

Builder : Oceanco Length : 56.2m Year : 1993

For hotelier Khalid Affara, superyachts are about the business of hospitality – that's how The Wellesley was born, as a nautical extension of his renowned art-deco hotel, The Wellesley in London. This charter favourite has the same resplendent interiors as her Knightsbridge namesake, from the 1920s-style guest cabins to the Arabescèto Corchia marble and Hermès amenities in the bathrooms. “When we thought about going for a superyacht we considered it a two-way street, it is branding,” Affara explained to BOAT International . “Putting The Wellesley’s name on a big boat and sending it around all the big ports means people see it and start to make the connection. It is like a big advertising sign.”

Builder : JFA Yachts Length : 33.5m Year : 2012

Rodents (or Agatha Christie) might spring to mind when you hear the name Mousetrap , but this cat amaran was actually christened in honour of the owner's electronics empire. Daniel Borel is the chairman emeritus of Logitech, the minds behind the first cordless, infrared mouse and, later, the first thumb-operated trackball and laser mouse. As the world's largest carbon-fibre cruising catamaran, a company of firsts is a fitting namesake – Mousetrap is also fitted with innovative, load sensor technology and PLC Force Feedback steering.

Builder : Moonen Yachts Length : 25.7m Year : 1991

This canoe-sterned Moonen (once known as Marlee Queen ) was sold to Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and renamed Jumbo IV . As the name suggests, the prince's previous yachts were also called Jumbo after his particular love of elephants – Jumbo was the London Zoo's first African elephant and, later, was controversially sold to P.T Barnum's circus. The co-founder and first president of the World Wildlife Fund, Jumbo IV was also an ode to Prince Bernhard's passion for nature conservation. The yacht was often sighted in Porto Ercole, Tuscany, where the Dutch royal family would spend their summers. 

Builder : Piriou Length : 76.6m Year : 2015

Attended by HSH Prince Albert II and blessed by the Vicar General of Monaco, the prestige of Yersin 's naming ceremony befits the man who inspired it. This military-style explorer was named after Doctor Alexandre Yersin, the bacteriologist who voyaged through Southeast Asia carrying out life-saving research on the bubonic plague (the bacterium Yersinia pestis is another of his namesakes). Designed by Pierre-Jacques Kubis in that same spirit of scientific discovery, Yersin is equipped with a barge, seaplane and enough provisions to keep 18 people fed for 50 days. She's also ice-classed and Polar-code compliant, with her 2,198GT used to house researchers, scientists and students, to the end of educating and progressing global conservation efforts. 

Come Together 

Builder : Amels Length : 60m Year : 2022

Coined after a Beatles song, it's only right that Come Together 's owner would choose a British studio to fine-tune this yacht's interiors. Winch Design had a clear vision of what the owner wanted, having previously collaborated on the 83-metre Here Comes the Sun (yes, another Beatles track) – the result is a warm, communal design that takes the ethos of the yacht's name to heart. Stepping inside Come Together reveals plush sofa lounges for spontaneous gatherings, a bespoke games table created by Hull Studio and a main saloon dining table that can be extended to squeeze in an extra friend or two. There's also a guitar in the skylounge, in a more literal nod to the yacht's catchy name.

Builder : Hakvoort Length : 63.7m Year : 2019

The largest yacht (by length and volume) delivered by the 100-year-old shipyard, Scout ' s utilitarian profile and martial paint job have left many misunderstanding her namesake. She's not named after a soldier, or even an explorer, but owner James Berwind's rescue dog. "We want to enjoy the sea and the fresh air and travel with our dogs. We live casually outdoors so a yacht suits us; it’s a vehicle to take us places," explained Berwind, who spends seven months a year travelling the Caribbean, the British Isles, the fjords of Scandinavia and Hawaii with his partner and pups Scout and Brio. Dog-friendly design is prevalent throughout, including enclosed bulwarks, carpeted stair treads and a master suite fitted with a private terrace "puppy park".

Necker Belle

Builder : CMN Shipyard Length : 32m Year : 2003 Formerly owned by Richard Branson, Necker Belle  was named after the magnate's tropical hideaway, Necker Island. This private, previously uninhabited islet is found in the British Virgin Islands, with all 30 hectares belonging to Virgin's portfolio of luxury properties. While Necker Island can still be exclusively rented, this bright-white catamaran is no longer part of the deal after she was sold to an undisclosed buyer in August 2018. Necker Belle 's stand-out features include a sea trampoline and the "Necker Nymph", a three-person aero submarine capable of diving up to 30 metres.

Builder : Feadship Length : 101.5m Year : 2015

The first Feadship to cross 100 metres, Symphony was commissioned by CEO and founder of Louis Vuitton, Bernard Arnault. Allegedly, Arnault's passion for classical music dictates whether or not he'll stay overnight in a hotel suite (the rule is that the hotel must have a grand piano). He's also married to award-winning pianist Hélène Mercier. Formerly known as Project 808, Symphony 's sculptural, harmonious lines are courtesy of Tim Heywood . The six-deck yacht also has a medley of amenities – to note a few, there's a private owner's deck with a sauna and terrace Jacuzzi, a six-metre, glass-bottom pool, an outdoor cinema and (of course) a grand piano. 

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Restaurants, food and drink, restaurants, food and drink | from superyachts to campsites, ‘adventure chef’ has cooked through it all. here are his tips for adapting., reality tv figure draws a creativity-first cooking philosophy from his freewheeling career.

When he got an email from the school encouraging him to apply for the chef’s position on a 120-foot Christensen yacht sailing out of Alaska, his only real experience was two apprenticeships in San Diego, at Mr. A’s and the University Club, and a brief stint in his first restaurant job peeling 50-pound bags of potatoes at La Valencia — which he didn’t enjoy.

“The crazy part was that I was underqualified, way underqualified, with zero experience on boats. I think I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, not only on a seafarers’ level but also on a culinary level,” Glick, 39, explained in a phone interview.

If you’re a fan of reality television or culinary competition shows, Glick’s name may be familiar. For three seasons between 2017 and 2020, he served as chef on the crew of Bravo’s “Below Deck Mediterranean” and “Below Deck Sailing Yacht.” Afterward, he hosted his own outdoor-focused show, “Stoked with Adam Glick,” and, in 2013, he competed on “Cutthroat Kitchen” on the Food Network.

Yet he’s proudest of those 10 years and over 115,000 nautical miles he traveled as a working chef on a wide array of superyachts, overcoming the difficulties of working in confined galley quarters, constantly producing fine dining-level cuisine for demanding passengers while rocking and rolling in often heavy seas. The experience challenged both his creativity and his endurance while providing the solid base that’s enabled him to reinvent himself successfully whenever wanting to refresh his life and career.

While at sea, he acquired the everyday skills, the flexibility and adaptability, plus the understanding to substitute whatever he had on hand for traditional kitchen equipment and recipe ingredients. On board, Glick could produce a pizza at 2 a.m. or whip out a devil’s food cake on a passenger’s whim. He gained the knowledge and developed common-sense shortcuts that he never learned in culinary school.

Now in “Live Free, Eat Well,” he’s sharing that simplified approach toward cooking, along with lessons, techniques and tips he learned along with recipes that evolved into his personal, highly practical style of cooking. These are valuable tools for any home cook, especially anyone setting up a first kitchen, radically downsizing their kitchen or learning to cook in a small space such as a boat or RV galley, tiny home or over a campfire. His book is illustrated with his own beautiful photographs of both his dishes and sites he’s explored as the “Adventure Chef,” as he’s branded himself.

Unlike most chefs who’ve just published their first cookbook, he explained that he wants cooks to use his recipes as jumping off points for their own creativity and experimentation, using what they have on hand as substitutes for a recipe’s ingredients.

In his book’s introduction he explains that “the goal … is to use minimal ingredients and equipment and lots of intuition any time you’re making a new dish. Written recipes are meant to serve as a guide, in my opinion. Work with what you have, don’t be afraid to bend the rules a bit, and try to create your own unique version of the dish every time.”

Creativity, he explained, is the essence of a fulfilled life.

“A lack of creativity is the only thing keeping you from turning water into wine. It doesn’t apply only to your food, but also to your life. Be more creative, more open-minded. A huge part of what creativity is is the ability to let go of the strict rules that have been placed on you from the day you were born,” he added.

The vagabond lifestyle of a yacht chef, bouncing from short, weeklong assignments to longer gigs of several months, suited him well. Glick grew up in a family of passionate travelers, as his father’s work with a multinational corporation took the family from continent to continent, while his teacher mother instilled an instinct to share his knowledge with others. His turning point, setting his path toward a seminomadic existence, was his family’s transfer to Kuwait, where he attended high school. When riots broke out in the city following the 9/11 attacks, they were evacuated to their California hometown of Carmel.

“A wire snapped,” he explained, with the move to Kuwait, leaving him unable to settle in one place. He attended college in Northern California, pursuing his creative interests by studying graphic arts, but he hated classes and preferred working with his hands, remaining on the move. His older sister encouraged him to go to culinary school since he loved to cook, steering him toward a career he loves.

The pandemic led him to find a home in a southern Oregon cabin, now his home base, as he travels after reinventing himself following the reality shows. Now his cooking focuses on demos to promote products for clients including Messermeister Knives, for whom he helped design a special line of “Adventure Chef” knives geared to outdoor cooks.

What’s next for Glick?  More adventure: He’s contemplating buying a liveaboard catamaran, for sailing the West Coast and beyond.

Watermelon Gazpacho

These gazpachos ingredients are easily cross-utilized and can be used in other dishes before or after making this recipe. The other half of a watermelon used for a lunch salad with cucumber and feta can be used later for this quick-and-easy gazpacho. You’ll utilize all your ingredients with nothing going to waste. Gazpacho is a dish most people don’t fully understand, but once you try it, this recipe will become a staple among your summer favorites. It’s light and refreshing on a hot afternoon.

Makes 5 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 small seedless watermelon, rind removed, cubed (1 cup [152 g] reserved)

2 Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped

1 jalapeño, roughly chopped

1 red onion (1/2 roughly chopped, 1/2 diced)

1 cucumber, peeled (1/2 roughly chopped, 1/2 diced)

1/2 cup mint, minced (reserve 3 to 4 leaves for garnish)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Pinch of salt and pepper

1/2 cup (80 g) feta, crumbled

Basil leaves, to garnish

1: Fill a blender with the watermelon cubes, reserving a cup of cubes to use later as toppings. Puree until smooth.

2: Add the tomatoes, jalapeño, half the onion (chopped), half the cucumber (chopped) and mint to the blender along with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper. Blend thoroughly until well combined and no lumps remain. Taste, adding more salt and pepper to your liking. Refrigerate the mixture.

3: While the gazpacho is cooling, prepare your toppings in a medium bowl by combining the remaining watermelon cubes, red onion and cucumber. Toss to make a salad.

4: Once the gazpacho is thoroughly cooled (at least 1 hour), pour it into bowls and top with the salad, feta and basil.

Maple-Glazed Carrots

This simple dish brings out the best flavors and qualities of the humble carrot without overpowering or drawing attention away from it. I find that simple dishes are often the most crowd-pleasing. Applying a less-is-more ethos allows the flavors of a few ingredients to truly shine. The simplest approach is often the tastiest.

Makes 3 servings

1 tablespoon butter

5 to 6 medium carrots, peeled and sliced lengthwise

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 cup (75 g) whole roasted almonds

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 sprigs chopped rosemary, plus 1 sprig to garnish

1: Begin by preparing your heat source. You’ll need a fire, a grill or a stovetop burner set at medium heat. Warm a medium-sized cast-iron skillet or other appropriate roasting pan over your heat source. Add butter and let it melt to coat the skillet.

2: Add the carrots to the pan with the flat sides facing down. Season the carrots with salt and pepper and sprinkle on the brown sugar, coating evenly. Cover the skillet with a lid or tin foil and let cook for 5 minutes, allowing the carrots to steam until fork-tender.

3: Remove the lid, increase to medium-high heat and fully caramelize the carrots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the almonds and drizzle on the maple syrup.

4: Remove from the heat. Garnish with the rosemary, serve and enjoy!

Steelhead With Blackberries

In recent years, I’ve found myself spending most of my time at home in the Pacific Northwest. My little cabin sits close to world-class steelhead fishing and rivers lined with plentiful blackberries ripe for the taking. It didn’t take long for the chef in me to realize these two ingredients made for the perfect local recipe. All I needed was my fishing rod, a skillet, butter, some garlic and a lemon. I recommend you fish in the morning and get yourself a fresh catch. Spend the early afternoon foraging for a hatful of fresh blackberries, and come evening, light up a fire and enjoy the accomplished feeling of making this dish from ingredients you harvested yourself. (Note: you can substitute salmon for steelhead trout.)

Makes 2 servings

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 steelhead trout, portioned into 2 or 3 fillets

1 tablespoon salt, divided

2 teaspoons pepper, divided

1 shallot, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

25 to 30 fresh blackberries

1/3 cup (66 g) granulated sugar

1 lemon, halved

Fresh dill, to garnish (optional)

1: Begin by preparing your heat source. You’ll need a fire or a stovetop burner set at medium-high heat. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a medium-sized cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Season the steelhead with 1/2 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Place the fillets flesh side down in the pan. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown, fully caramelizing this side of the trout.

2: Once fully caramelized, flip the fillet and continue cooking another 2 minutes, or until just cooked through. The fish is fully cooked when it’s fully opaque with no transparent parts. If unsure, try to separate the thickest part of the fish and peek to make sure none is raw. Remove fish and transfer to a platter.

3: Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Let it melt. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the blackberries, 1/4 cup water, sugar, 1/2 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to the skillet. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.

4: While the blackberry sauce is simmering, grill the lemon halves on high heat until nicely charred. The blackberries should have popped and created a beautiful sauce. If you need to help them pop, use the back of a fork to break them up and thicken your sauce.

5: Spoon the finished blackberry sauce over top of the fish fillets. Garnish with fresh dill and the charred lemon halves.

Recipes and photos by Adam Glick, adapted from “Live Free, Eat Well,” published with permission from DK Penguin Random House.

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I'm Natalie Shortall, Climate Justice Policy Adviser and Mateo Adarve, Climate Justice Researcher, Oxfam in the United Kingdom

18 Sep, 2024

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We need higher taxes on private jets and superyachts, here’s why

Fasten your seatbelts – it's time to land higher taxes on private jets and superyachts. Here’s why...

Drought is pushing communities across East Africa to the brink of disaster. Monsoon rains are destroying homes in Bangladesh. Yet the world’s ultra-rich are getting even richer. What’s more, it would take about 1,500 years for someone in the bottom 99 percent to produce as much carbon as the richest billionaires do in a year. This is climate inequality – and it demands justice. That’s why Oxfam is calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to properly tax extreme, polluting wealth, starting with fossil-fuelled private jets and superyachts.

This would result in a triple-win for our collective, fairer future – raising up to £2 billion a year in new funds, making sure those with the broadest shoulders (and sky-high emissions) foot the ballooning climate bill, and helping to discourage these highly-polluting behaviours.

Globally, the number of private jets in existence has increased 133% in just two decades

Despite repeated warnings from scientists that the world needs to urgently reduce emissions to stay within internationally agreed ‘safe’ climate limits, ownership and use of private jets and superyachts is soaring .

Private jets are so polluting that it would take the average UK citizen almost 11 years to emit as much carbon as a single long range private jet emits in a round trip from London to New York. The UK is a known hotspot for these elite airliners, with a mammoth 207,848 * departures and landings last year – or 569 a day. Even more bizarrely, one of the most popular destinations from London is Paris, where a Eurostar train can connect us quickly for just a fraction of the carbon cost.

Meanwhile, although we might not have the high temperatures and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, superyachts are no stranger to UK shores. In fact, the UK is home to a fleet of 450 of them. Globally, the number of these enormous floating status symbols has quadrupled in the last three decades and they can burn carbon just by standing still.

It’s about time these climate-wrecking behaviours pay their fair share toward climate justice. At the upcoming UK and Scottish budgets, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Scottish Finance Secretary have the power to make that happen.

Aren’t they taxed already?

Governments around the world, including in the UK, are failing to ensure those who own and use these luxury modes of transport pay a tax rate proportionate to the harm caused by their extreme consumption.

For example, when we book a flight, we all pay a ticket tax, known as Air Passenger Duty. But someone flying on a commercial airline usually pays a far greater amount in tax as a proportion of their ticket than a billionaire jet-setting on a private plane. Worse, some smaller private aircraft are not even required to pay a higher rate, and some can be exempted from the tax entirely.

Even more remarkably, private aviation enjoys low to no rates of VAT or fuel tax – taxes that we are all used to paying every day. Every time someone fills up their car with petrol or diesel to get to work, they pay tax on that fuel, but private jet fuel, like all aviation fuel, is tax-free.

Superyachts, with an average market value of £4 million and annual maintenance costs around £400,000 also get an easy ride when it comes to tax receipts. Despite the harm they cause to the environment, there’s no equivalent of a vehicle tax for these floating mansions. While they are subject to VAT on the sale and a small one-time registration fee (£153) paid to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, this pales in comparison to the costs of their carbon pollution, which is paid for by lower-income countries around the world.

These realities highlight the sharp difference in how luxury transport is taxed compared to regular, everyday travel. The bottom line is that those who fly on private jets and sail on superyachts contribute little in tax relative to their environmental impact—leaving room for much-needed reform.

How much could be raised from fairly taxing private jets and superyachts?

The taxes Oxfam is calling for could collectively generate up to £2 billion annually for the UK Treasury. This revenue would come from a combination of new taxes as well as super-charged rates of existing taxes. Only the very wealthiest fly on private jets and sail in superyachts, so these taxes target those who can most afford it and protect people on low-incomes.

Here’s how the figures break down:

Private jets

Oxfam research has shown that by just introducing a higher and more proportionate Air Passenger Duty (APD) for private jets, up to £470 million could be raised. Additional straightforward taxes on jet fuel, landing and departure slots, along with the application of VAT to private aviation, could raise up to £1.2 billion more. In Scotland, the Scottish Government could implement its own Private Jet Tax, raising over £21 million. These taxes could discourage excessive private jet usage while providing vital resources for climate initiatives.

Superyachts

An initial 20% tax on superyacht ownership could raise an estimated £360 million annually. A fair ownership tax on these emblems of extreme carbon inequality would ensure that superyacht owners contribute their share to the growing climate bill.

Fair taxes on polluting private jets and superyachts could have raised £2 billion to support communities hit first and worst by climate change.

From higher, more proportionate Air Passenger Duty (APD) for private jets.

From a combination of new taxes as well as super-charged rates of existing taxes.

From a 20% tax on superyacht ownership.

What could this be spent on?

The £2 billion that could be raised by fairly taxing private jets and superyachts could significantly boost the UK’s international climate finance – this is money that can help communities in the Global South who are least responsible for the climate crisis to access to renewable energy or build resilience to climate impacts. For example, building flood defences that protect homes and land from damage, investing in farming technologies that are resistant to drought, or supporting communities to recover from a tropical storm.

This is not small change – £2 billion exceeds the amount the last UK Government spent on its international climate finance in 2023 ( £1.8 billion ). If the new UK Government is to be a trusted partner to lower-income, low-emitting countries, it must urgently step up its financial support to communities on the frontlines of the climate emergency.

Further steps to better tax extreme wealth are needed to accelerate climate action and tackle inequality, but properly taxing private jets and superyachts is a common-sense place to start. By making polluters pay we can also raise vital funds for investing in the UK’s own fair transition to a fossil free future – like supercharging community renewable energy projects or investing properly in affordable, accessible and clean public transport that benefits everyone.

It’s time to make the richest polluters pay

The planet can no longer afford the billionaire boom – and the explosion in private jet and superyacht emissions that has accompanied it. That’s why we’re calling on the UK Government to uphold the ‘polluter pays’ principle, generate new funds for climate justice and send a clear signal that the era of extreme carbon inequality must be brought to an end.

Taxes on luxury transport must not be seen as a license to continue polluting for those who can afford to pay – instead, they must be a step toward ending these highly-polluting practices. Taxes on private jets and superyachts should escalate year on year until that happens. Tackling climate inequality is crucial to decarbonise the planet, targeting the biggest polluters first and ensuring they contribute fairly to climate justice.

A liveable future is possible – but we can no longer afford to prioritise the luxury emissions of the ultra-wealthy. Together, let’s confront this crisis collectively and demand better choices – choices that give those most affected by the climate crisis the justice and resources they are calling for. We’re at the departure gate and there is no more time for delay.

How can I support this campaign?

You can join our call for fair taxation of luxury transport by adding your name to our open letter to the UK Chancellor and Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance.

View the methodology for the research behind this piece .

*Includes medical, special, government and military flights.

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