From Monaco to Capri, BOAT's yacht spotters keep a keen eye out for the standout superyachts dropping anchor in the Mediterranean, including La Datcha, Luna and Solaris
The 115 metre explorer superyacht Luna has been spotted in Gibraltar after spending several years in Dubai. One of the world's most famous explorer yachts, Luna completed a major refit in 2016. Built by Lloyd Werft in 2010, the explorer features an exterior penned by Newcruise and interiors by Donald Starkey. Luna features accommodation for a total of 18 guests and 49 crew inside the massive 5655GT interior and can reach top speeds of 22.5 knots.
The huge 138 metre Lürssen Rising Sun was spotted sailing in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, enjoying the summer season. Designed in-house and constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the yacht is currently moored in La Ciotat. Four MTU diesel engines provide an impressive top speed of 28 knots for a yacht of its size, with a cruising speed of 26 knots.
The 85.6 metre Aquila was spotted sailing near Èze-sur-Mer. Originally delivered in 2010 as Cakewalk by builder Derecktor, the yacht now has an entirely new exterior and interiors after undergoing a massive refit at Pendennis in August 2016. Aquila is now moored at Genoa, according to Boat Pro data.
The huge 107 metre explorer yacht Andromeda has been snapped in Saint Jean Ferrat. Previously named Ulysses, Andromeda was the first private superyacht to be built at the Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven before being delivered in 2016. Andromeda is currently sailing around Corsica, according to BOAT Pro data.
The 80 metre Chopi Chopi has been spotted in Saint Jean Ferrat. The CRN built superyacht is now moored in Kalamata after a fortnight's sailing around the Ionian Sea, according to Boat Pro data. Featuring a huge interior of 2,363 GT, Chopi Chopi is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516-B engines for a top speed of 16 knots and a range of 6000 nautical miles at 12 knots.
Lürssen's 106 metre Amadea has been spotted in Èze sur Mer in late May and is now moored in Nice according to Boat Pro data. Despite its size and astonishingly detailed finish, the yacht's construction was quick - from the first steel cutting, delivery took just 31 months. Listed for sale with Imperial Yachts, Amadea is considered one of the most exclusive superyachts in the world.
The Palmer Johnson-built 49 metre Khalilah has been spotted in Saint Jean Ferrat and is currently at anchor in Corsica, according to Boat Pro. Instantly recognisable for her golden hull, Khalilah was first launched in 2014 as the largest carbon-composite built superyacht in the world. With a gross tonnage of 490 GT and an 11 metre beam, Khalilah can reach top speeds of 30 knots.
The CRN superyacht Lady Jorgia has been spotted in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. The 74 metre superyacht is now enjoying the summer season cruising around Sardinia, according to Boat Pro data. Designed by Zuccon International Project, the yacht boasts a range of 6000 nautical miles and a top speed of 16.5 knots.
The 116m Kleven explorer Ulysses has been spotted enjoying the summer season on the French Riviera and is currently anchored off St Tropez, according to BOAT Pro data. Delivered in 2018, Ulysses was the successor to the 2015 yacht of the same name, now renamed Andromeda.
The 90 Oceanco superyacht DAR has been spotted in Villefranche-sur-Mer and is now currently at anchor off Cap d'Antibes. First launched in 2018, the shark-inspired DAR was designed by Luiz de Basto and features an interior by Nuvolari Lenard. BOAT stepped on board the superyacht in 2020 for a behind-the-scenes tour.