“If there were a Guinness Book of Records listing for the world’s most successful superyacht design, it would surely be reserved for the Amels 180.”

So says the Dutch shipyard Amels, which produced the Amels 180 Limited Editions for 15 years, turning out 25 hulls that remain popular on the brokerage market today.

The last of the Amels 180 Limited Editions to roll off the production line was Galene—which Y.CO just listed for sale. It’s listed as a 2020 model with an asking price of about $44 million.

“Galene is a masterpiece of engineering with a proven track record of exceptional maintenance by an attentive owner and experienced crew,” James Pool of the Y.CO sales team stated in a press release. “Designed for serious cruising, she offers a transoceanic range, making her ideal for extended voyages. With a stylish interior, spacious accommodation and an impressive array of water toys, she is also charter-ready with a stellar reputation.”

Interiors are actually a big part of what makes each hull of the Amels 180 Limited Editions different. The exteriors on these hulls are by Tim Heywood, but Amels has always marketed the interiors as owners’ choice—a key selling feature that other shipyards have since adopted as they start to construct models on spec and then sell them in time for owners to put a personal stamp on the décor.

Aboard Galene, the interiors are by Laura Sessa. They have light, bright colors accented by dark pops. Y.CO says the yacht is “exceptionally maintained,” with accommodations for as many as 12 guests in five staterooms.

Performance-wise, according to Y.CO, Galene has a top speed of 15.5 knots, driven by twin MTU 2000 M70s. That’s the same top hop that Amels quotes for the series, also listing a range of 4,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 11.5 knots.

“As the last in the popular Amels 180 Limited Edition Series, Galene is built on a proven platform with every guest luxury on board,” according to the Y.CO team. “With her inviting layout, impressive space and striking features such as fold-down balconies in both the main salon and principal cabin, plus an expansive sundeck, Galene stands in a league of her own.”

Where can potential buyers view Galene? At the Monaco Yacht Show, which is scheduled to take place from September 25-28.

Take the next step: click over to y.co

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With the spring yacht-charter season heating up in the Bahamas, several top companies are promoting yachts that are looking to secure more bookings into the summer months.

First up is the 180-foot Amels Amigos, a 2017 build that is part of the Edmiston charter fleet. The owner will consider short-term charters with a minimum of four days, including during July and August.

Amigos is a Tim Heywood design that accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, including a full-beam master with a private terrace. The VIP is on the main deck forward with a foldout balcony. Interiors are by Laura Sessa. Up on the sundeck, there’s a countercurrent pool along with alfresco dining shaded by the superstructure. There’s also an outdoor cinema. Down at water level, the beach club has a steam room.

Also headed to the Bahamas with availability this spring is Eros, a 121-foot Ferretti that’s part of the Fraser charter fleet. This yacht is a 2019 build that most recently was refitted in 2022. The owner is offering a reduced weekly base rate of $130,000 to encourage bookings.

Accommodations aboard Eros are for 10 to 12 guests in five staterooms. There also are quarters for seven crew. Also notable is that Starlink is included with each charter, so guests can have online access virtually all the time.

Fraser says another yacht in its charter fleet, the 142-foot Christensen Grade I, is also offering a reduced weekly base rate of $130,000 in the Bahamas.

Grade I is a 1995 build that most recently was refitted in 2018. The yacht accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, and has modern features such as at-anchor stabilizers for guest comfort on board.

Yet another option in the Bahamas is the 144-foot Burger Crossed Sabre, which recently joined the fleet at CharterWorld.

Crossed Sabre has a seven-stateroom layout, including a king-berth stateroom on the main deck, a queen-berth VIP on the bridge deck, and three queen-berth staterooms on the lower deck. The remaining lower-deck staterooms have twin or convertible berths. Notable features aboard Crossed Sabre include a folding balcony in the salon, a sundeck hot tub, and an elevator with wheelchair accessibility.

What else is happening in the Bahamas? The Potlatch Club boutique hotel is expected to open on Eleuthera in June. It’s a property that was popular with visitors in the 1960s and ’70s before it fell into disrepair in the 1980s. It has been restored with garden cottages, ocean-facing cottages and ocean-view villas, along with a restaurant, bar, spa and gym.

How to book a week of charter in the Bahamas: contact a broker at edmiston.com, fraseryachts.com or charterworld.com

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Edmiston has released a list of yachts that are still accepting inquiries for charter at the Monaco Grand Prix, which is scheduled to take place May 23-26.

An important part of many charters at this event is the ability to host viewing and other parties for spectators on board. As such, charter clients should expect to incur additional costs beyond typical weekly base rates and expenses. Some yachts require a security deposit, for instance, or additional temporary crew to be brought on board to help with catering and service.

With that said, the 212-foot ISA Resilience can put on quite a show. It has the ability to host quayside events for as many as 110 guests. This 2021 build also has overnight accommodations for 12 guests with 16 crew. The master stateroom has fold-down balconies, and the VIP is on the upper deck with a private terrace.

Also available is the 224-foot Astilleros Armon power catamaran Wayfinder, which can host quayside events for as many as 200 people. This 2021 build has overnight accommodations for 12 guests, and typically charters with 19 or 20 crew. Key features include a pickleball court, basketball hoop and gymnasium with various machines and equipment.

Yet another option for Monaco Grand Prix charters is the 184-foot Benetti Jaguar, which can host quayside events for as many as 80 guests. Jaguar is a 2005 build that most recently was refitted in 2023. Its overnight accommodations are for 12 guests, with a usual crew complement of 12. The master stateroom spans the yacht’s full beam, and the VIP is on the upper deck.

Edmiston also is promoting the 216-foot Amels Ventum Maris for the Monaco Grand Prix, with the ability to host quayside events for as many as 50 guests. Ventum Maris is a 2011 build that most recently was refitted in 2019. Its overnight accommodations are for 12 guests in their choice of seven staterooms, two of which can be set up with double or twin berths. This yacht has a glass elevator that serves all decks, and a cinema projector up on the sundeck for movie nights.

Want a yacht for the Monaco Grand Prix that’s more midrange? Edmiston is offering the 92-foot Ferretti Alegria II, which can welcome as many as 20 guests for quayside events. It’s a 2020 build that has a sundeck bar and grill for entertaining friends with a good view of the action all around.

How to book a week on board: contact a charter broker at edmiston.com

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Y.CO says there has been a drop in the asking price for the 196-foot Amels Come Together. Previously listed at about $73.5 million, the new asking price is about $69.8 million.

Come Together is a 2022 build with design by Espen Øino. The custom interior is by Winch Design in London.

Features include a 400-square-foot swim platform for launching toys, a beach club with a sauna and an ice bath, a sundeck with gym equipment and a hot tub, and a master stateroom with a foldout terrace.

Overall, accommodations are for as many as 14 guests in six staterooms.

See this yacht at the Palm Beach International Boat Show: Come Together is scheduled to be at the Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 23-26.

Take the next step: learn more at y.co

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Traveling to somewhere new is an exciting adventure. Most will travel by car or by airplane. What about venturing somewhere new by superyacht? The experience of chartering a superyacht combines luxury and service with privacy and escape. These on-the-water mega-homes can take you to places like Antarctica, the Mediterranean, the Bahamas and more. Here are seven superyachts for your next great escape.

Palmer Johnson ‘Pioneer’ in the Caribbean

For long-distance cruising, the 151-foot Palmer Johnson Pioneer is up to the task. Built in 1996, Pioneer is an expedition yacht with an 8,000-nautical-mile range at 10 knots. It has traveled to North and South America, including Alaska. In 2015, Pioneer underwent a refit that included new teak decks, new interiors and zero-speed stabilizers. Its hull and superstructure are aluminum.

The yacht accommodates up to 10 guests in five en suite staterooms. Amenities include a yoga-and-workout space and a gym belowdecks. Water toys are included: jet tenders, multiple personal watercraft, scuba gear and kayaks.

Christensen ‘Lady Elaine’ in Florida, the Bahamas

Previously known as Casino Royale, the 163-foot Christensen Lady Elaine has rebranded and is ready for new appointments. The 2008 build can host 12 guests in six en suite staterooms, and there is also space for nine crew. Features and toys include a 37-foot Intrepid, a 15-foot Nautica RIB, four personal watercraft, three Seabobs, two paddleboards, two kayaks, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment and tow toys.

Oceanco ‘Tranquility’ in Antarctica

With a 5,000-nautical-mile range, the Oceanco Tranquility is another expedition yacht worthy of a seafaring adventure. This superyacht is certified to Lloyd’s Ice Class E, with navigational equipment that includes “sonars for detecting uncharted rocks and ice growlers,” according to charter-fleet host Camper & Nicholsons International. Guests will find a fitness center, “experiential showers,” a massage-and-treatment room, a hair-and-beauty salon, a hammam steam room and a Finnish sauna aboard Tranquility.

At 300 feet length overall, Tranquility can host more than other chartered superyachts: 18 in nine staterooms or up to 22 with two convertible cabins. Two VIP staterooms are on the main deck and have private balconies.

Tranquility can be booked in Antarctica from December 2023 to February 2024 via Camper & Nicholsons International.

Amels ‘Grace’ in the Bahamas

The 2009-built Amels Grace most recently underwent a refit in 2021. It accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, including a main-deck master and double-berth guest stateroom, and charters with 14 crew. The 170-footer has amenities like a sundeck hot tub and barbecue, zero-speed stabilizers and a variety of water toys.

Cantiere Delle Marche ‘Nuri’ in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean

The Cantiere Delle Marche Nuri is a new addition to the Y.CO charter fleet, and it’s ready for bookings in the Caribbean this winter and the Mediterranean this summer. At 133 feet length overall, the 2021 build can host 10 to 12 guests in five staterooms, and it charters with seven crew. Amenities include a main-deck alfresco dining area, sunbathing space and oversized windows for wide-open views.

Amels ‘Amigos’ in the Caribbean, the Bahamas

The Amels Amigos is a 2017 build that accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, with 13 crew aboard. It includes a full-beam master with a private terrace and a main-deck VIP stateroom that has a fold-down balcony. Amenities include a 13-foot-long counter-current pool, shaded alfresco dining, an outdoor cinema and a beach club with a steam room.

Heesen ‘Knight’ in Costa Rica

Returning from private use by its owner, the Heesen Yachts Knight is ready for charter bookings in Costa Rica. The 2011 build has dining space on all three levels of this tri-deck superyacht. Further amenities include a 42-foot Hydra-Sports custom tender for anglers. Accommodations can host 10 guests in five staterooms, including a main-deck master with a private office and a king-sized berth; belowdecks, there are two queen-berth VIPs and two twin-berth guest staterooms.

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Edmiston says the 170-foot Amels Grace still has dates available for Bahamas yacht charter bookings starting in January 2023.

Grace is a 2009 build that most recently was refitted in 2021. The yacht accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms and charters with 14 crew. The master stateroom, as well as a double-berth guest stateroom, are on the main deck.

Guest amenities include a sundeck hot tub and barbecue, zero-speed stabilizers for comfort at anchor and an array of water toys for fun in the sun.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Grace this winter? It’s $255,000.

How to book a week on board: contact a charter broker at edmiston.com

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Edmiston says it has welcomed the 180-foot Amels Amigos to the charter fleet, with availability this winter in the Caribbean and during summer 2023 in the Caribbean and Bahamas.

Amigos is a 2017 build that accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, with 13 crew. The master stateroom spans the full beam and has a private terrace, and the VIP stateroom is on the main deck forward with a fold-down balcony.

Up on the sundeck, guest amenities include a 13-foot-long counter-current pool, shaded alfresco dining and an outdoor cinema. At water level, the beach club has a steam room.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Amigos? It’s $295,000 this winter in the Caribbean.

Take the next step: contact a charter broker at edmiston.com

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Fraser says the 161-foot Amels Vibrance is now accepting inquiries for summer yacht charter in the Mediterranean.

Vibrance is a 2004 build that most recently was refitted in 2019. Accommodations are for 10 to 12 guests in five staterooms, with a charter complement of 11 crew.

Notable amenities include a main-deck master stateroom, a sundeck spa with a custom-built hot tub, an alfresco gym, and dozens of air humidifiers and ultraviolet air-conditioning units throughout the yacht.

The lowest weekly base rate for Mediterranean charters this summer is about $217,000.

Where is Vibrance finishing out the winter season? In the Bahamas, where the yacht charters with a 38-foot Jupiter center-console tender.

Take the next step: contact a charter broker at fraseryachts.com.

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Fraser sales broker Josh Gulbranson says the 161-foot Amels Vibrance has moved to Palm Beach, Florida, where the yacht is available for inspection by potential buyers.

The asking price for Vibrance is $28.5 million.

Vibrance is a 2004 build that most recently was refitted in 2019. The yacht has a steel hull with a 10-foot, 10-inch draft and gross tonnage of 659. Top speed is 14.8 knots with a cruise speed of 12.5 knots, according to Fraser.

Accommodations are for 12 guests in six staterooms. Interior and exterior design is by Donald Starkey.

What refit work was done in 2019? Vibrance was repainted, her interior furnishings were replaced, her generators were rebuilt, and she received new helm electronics.

Take the next step: Contact Gulbranson at fraseryachts.com

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Amels in the Netherlands has sold its third Amels 200, with delivery scheduled in early 2024.

Amels and Damen Yachting Sales Director Rob Luijendijk worked with the owner during the sale.

“This is a yacht which combines original design and high volume with exceptional functionality to really provide the ultimate luxury yachting experience,” Luijendijk stated in a press release. “We very much look forward to embarking on the build journey with them.”

Exteriors on the Limited Editions design are by Tim Heywood, based on the Amels 188. Gross tonnage will be 1,015, and the yacht will have hybrid electrical power. Features will include a four-deck elevator, an air-conditioned gymnasium on the sundeck, and full-height windows in the owners’ stateroom.

“The additional length of the Amels 200 enhances the overall elegance and sophistication of my design, both inside and out,” Heywood stated in the press release. “The larger windows create a lighter atmosphere to the interior, which is very welcoming. This is a yacht with complex, multifaceted forms, complemented with graceful flowing lines, which combine to create a real eye-catching yacht of which I am extremely proud. Her many winding exterior surfaces allow the sunlight and reflections to add to the magic and make her really special.”

Interiors will be by Winch Design, which has worked with the yard on other builds. This will be Winch’s first Amels 200.

When did the first two Amels 200 yachts launch? Earlier this year. They are expected to be delivered in the coming months.

Take the next step: go to amels-holland.com

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