Yachts

The first explorer yacht from Dynamiq, the Global 330 takes on long-distance travel with 2,400 hp of engine might, a suite of exploration gear and an interior designed with help from the expert craftsmen at Bentley.

​​After making mention of a larger vessel in the wake of its R35 performance yacht reveal in mid-2018, Princess Yachts has now offered a more in-depth look at what it calls the "luxury SUV of the seas."

Designer of the colossal Valkyrie megayacht has looked to break the mold somewhat with a fragmented exterior inspired by an architectural movement spawned in the 1980s. But that’s not to say it compromises on luxury. ​

​When giant of the yachting world the Ferretti Group acquired small but savvy outfit Wally last month, it did so looking to add some flair and award-winning pedigree to its boatbuilding portfolio. The first fruits of this partnership were revealed at last week’s Düsseldorf International Boat Show.

Before coming back down to earth with the start of this week's NAIAS, the mobility industry spent some time in bright, blue sky at CES 2019. Forget cars ready to drive home off the lot, CES was focused on vessels and systems built to shift paradigms and solve emerging transportation issues.

The Nevada desert is not the place you'd expect to find the world's most intelligent yacht, but that's exactly where she's docked right now. The first ever yacht to appear at CES, the US$5 million Furrion Adonis provides luxury and convenience above and beyond other yachts.

It seems we jumped the gun when we called the SolarImpact the world's first ocean-going solar yacht based just off its CAD renders. There's another company out there with boats in the water, and the Silent 55 can cruise for up to 100 miles (160 km) per day for weeks at a time on solar power alone.

Italian yacht builder Benetti combines speed and luxury in its latest 69-m megayacht, "Spectre." Delivered to her new owners in a special ceremony at the Livorno shipyard, she combines inspirations from race cars with a hull design that makes her 30 percent faster than other yachts in her class.

Dutch firm Diana Yacht Design recently revealed its latest superyacht concept. Dubbed Beyond, this striking 60-meter (196-ft) explorer yacht has been conceived to not only reach all corners of the world, but to also feature a first-of-its-kind built-in observatory.

The Fincantieri Mirage concept has been carefully penned to blend into its surroundings – not easy for a 350-foot superyacht with six stacked decks, helipad, outdoor cinema, full spa and room for 17 guests. Reflective surfaces and distinctive styling help it melt away between sea and sky.

It's quick, it's quiet, and it's covered in 300 sq m (3,229 sq ft) of solar panels. The 78-ft SolarImpact yacht is a concept designed as the first of its kind – an ocean-going solar-powered yacht. The solar panels can serve as the vessel's sole power source – if you're prepared to take your time.

​​After testing the waters with a lavish-looking concept last year, Lexus is now set to dive into the world of luxury yachts with the production-ready LY 650, which is described as a Lexus flagship vehicle.