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The biggest yachting news stories of October 2026

30 October 2026 • Written by Emily Dawkins

In October, it was construction updates and first looks inside that caught the eyes of BOAT's readers. Though garnering the most attention during the month was the latest addition to Oceanco owner and American video game developer Gabe Newell's Inkfish fleet: the 72-metre Damen Yachting support vessel Indratus (ex Game Changer), which was relaunched following an extensive refit at Oceanco.

Around the globe, shipyards and brokers continued their interior unveilings in October, with yachts having made their September debuts and some joining the fleet on the charter market. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the launch of Ferrari's ocean-racing monohull, which continues her journey to the water in Pisa, as well as Royal Huisman's 85-metre Project 410, which will take the crown as the largest sloop-rigged sailing yacht once delivered.

BOAT crunches the numbers and brings you the yachting stories that generated the most clicks in October 2026...

1. 72m Damen Yachting support yacht emerges from Oceanco following extensive refit for Gabe Newell's Inkfish fleet

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Oceanco announced the relaunch of the 72-metre Damen Yachting support vessel Game Changer, now Indratus, following an extensive refit at its facilities in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands.

The yacht was originally delivered in 2017 as one of two from the Dutch shipyard's Sea Axe 6911 model, designed and engineered entirely in-house. Details of the new works remain minimal, though Oceanco shared that its Life Cycle Support team was responsible for the programme.

2. First look inside Baglietto's 50m Fast50 superyacht

Italian shipyard Baglietto shared a first look on board the first unit from its 49.9-metre Fast50 series, following her world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in September.

Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, the Fast50 is the flagship of Baglietto's Fast line, conceived as a modern interpretation of the shipyard's high-performance aluminium yachts, with interiors penned by the designer in collaboration with Margherita Casprini.

3. Lionel Messi joins celebrity Sunreef owners with new 27m Ultima 88 order

Polish yacht builder Sunreef Yachts announced that Argentine footballer Lionel Messi had ordered a 26.8-metre Ultima 88 catamaran.

The yacht is currently under construction at the company's shipyard in the UAE and will join Messi's MIM Ocean fleet, which is based in the Balearic Islands.

4. Lürssen's 122m superyacht Kismet spotted in London

kismet yacht docked in London, tower bridge

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The 122-metre Lürssen superyacht Kismet returned to London in October, spotted by the BOAT International team anchored near Tower Bridge.

Commissioned by American entrepreneur Shahid Khan, owner of Fulham Football Club, the superyacht is no stranger to the UK capital, having previously visited in October 2024 and October 2025.

5. Construction milestone reached on Ferrari's 30m Hypersail racing yacht

Ferrari shares first look at hull of 30m in-build Hypersail racing yacht

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Luxury automobile manufacturer Ferrari shared an update on its breakthrough foiling yacht, Ferrari Hypersail, as the 30-metre project enters the final stages of construction in Pisa, Italy.

Once delivered next year, Ferrari Hypersail will be the first of its size to be entirely self-sufficient, operating on renewable solar and wind sources, as well as crew-generated energy.

6. First look inside Benetti B.Now 67M superyacht Dagger

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Italian builder Benetti offered a first look inside Dagger, the first hybrid B.Now 67M, following her appearance at the MYS.

The 67-metre yacht is the third unit from the RWD-designed B.Now 67M series (following sisterships Iryna and Lady Estey) and the sister yacht to the first hybrid B.Now 67M Symmetry, both of which were first launched in February. Reymond Langton Design and Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design were responsible for her interior.

7. First look inside the first Sirena 42M with a two-level owner's patio

Another interior unveiling that took place in October was from Turkish shipyard Sirena Superyachts, which revealed images of its 42-metre flagship superyacht, Sirena 42M, following her MYS debut.

The yacht – described as the builder's "largest and most ambitious project to date" – was conceived as a "waterborne dream home", with Luca Vallebona chosen for the exterior design and Hot Lab for the interiors.

8. Construction nears completion on world's largest single-mast sailing yacht

Royal Huisman to build world's largest sloop

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Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman revealed new details of its 85-metre Project 410, which is set to become the world's largest sloop-rigged sailing yacht once delivered.

The yacht – designed by Frers Design with interiors by Wetzels Brown – is now in the final stage of completion at the shipyard's facilities in Vollenhove, the Netherlands, ahead of a planned move to its deepwater site near Amsterdam in November for launch.

9. Lusben relaunches 40m Perini Navi yacht Olympia following extensive refit

The 40-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Olympia, formerly named State of Grace, was relaunched following an extensive refit at Lusben's site in Viareggio, Italy.

The comprehensive refit included technical and structural changes, including improvements to the rig, sail-handling equipment and deck hardware, in addition to the upgrading of the guest areas to enhance onboard comfort.

10. First look on board 77m explorer yacht following conversion by Aqua Expeditions

First look on board 77m explorer yacht following conversion to luxury cruise ship by Aqua Expeditions

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Rounding off October's biggest yacht news, Milan-based studio and Viken Group brand Hot Lab offered the industry a look on board the 77.4-metre IHC Verschure explorer yacht Aqua Lares (ex Legend) following her conversion into a luxury cruise ship by Aqua Expeditions.

The sixth vessel in the company's portfolio, Aqua Lares now stands as the first "ultra-luxe expedition yacht", available to book by the cabin or for private charter across East Africa and the Norwegian Arctic.