The 70.2-metre Lürssen superyacht Saint Nicolas (now renamed Starfire) has departed Abeking and Rasmussen's shipyard in Lemwerder, Germany following a comprehensive refit. Work began in February 2024 and includes a "notable" extension on the swimming platform alongside a new gym and spa on the sundeck. This follows the superyacht's sale in October 2023.
Delivered in 2007, Starfire is the second hull in a mini-series of Espen Øino-designed superyachts. Pascoli International is responsible for the exterior refit, which has seen the yacht's lines substantially redesigned.
Interiors were originally the work of François Zuretti, with the interior refurbishment now being handled by Patrick Knowles Design. The yacht's interiors are known for its "rare and distinctive" materials, including parchment, palm, mother-of-pearl, shagreen, bamboo and buffalo hide.
Accommodation is across six double cabins, two of which are equipped with bunk beds for children, along with a seventh cabin for two staff members. Standout features include her impressive 2.3-metre minimum headroom throughout, an elevator running right through from tank deck to pool deck, and a swimming pool with counter-current jets and a bar.
"This refit project represents a significant milestone for A&R Services," said Daniel Reichwald, managing director of A&R Services. "We are honoured to have been chosen as the preferred partner for revitalising this iconic motor yacht."
The new swim platform has been designed by American naval architecture firm Murray & Associates, while the project itself was managed by Arrow Yachts.
Starfire's last comprehensive refit was in 2016.