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
Sitting in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, with its bubble-like windows and military exterior, Zeus is a sight to behold. Built by German shipyard Blohm + Voss, the radical 74.5 metre superyacht was launched in 1991 as Eco and has been turning heads since day one. Designed by Martin Francis for owner Emilio Azcárraga, the yacht features ‘wow factor’ convex windows inspired by Parisian buses and, despite its size, can reach speeds of up to 30 knots.
The world's largest yacht available for charter, Flying Fox, has been spotted alongside the 80 metre Nobiskrug superyacht and World Superyacht Award-winning Artefact in Nice. It comes after Power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted on board the 136 metre Lurssen superyacht Flying Fox just last week. Delivered in 2019, Flying Fox features exterior design by Espen Øino with interiors by Mark Berryman.
Easily recognisable with her bright blue hull, 77 metre Turquoise superyacht Go was spotted cruising around Cannes in September 2021. Delivered in 2018 with exteriors and interiors penned by H2 Yacht Design, Go can accommodate up to 18 guests in nine staterooms alongside 19 crew members. She is powered by twin Caterpillar diesel engines and can reach a top speed is 17 knots.
The 85.95 metre Feadship superyacht Ecstasea has been spotted in Cala di Volpe in Sardinia alongside the iconic 142 metre Nobiskrug superyacht Sailing Yacht A. First delivered in 2004, Ecstasea was designed by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects and features an interior penned by Terence Disdale.
The 75 metre Feadship superyacht Arrow and the 133 metre Al Mirqab, one of the largest yachts in the world, have been spotted together in Théoule-sur-Mer enjoying the summer season. Delivered in 2020, Arrow features exterior and interior design by H2 Yacht Design and features a bespoke mosaic-lined jacuzzi located on the sundeck. Al Mirqab meanwhile was first delivered in 2008 and is the flagship of Peterswerft - Kusch.
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.
Feadship's 93 metre Lady S has been spotted in Éze sur Mer. According to BOAT Pro data, the yacht is now sailing around Sardinia. Lady S features exterior design by Michael Leach Design and naval architecture by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects. Boasting an interior of 2,999GT and a beam of 14.1 metres, Lady S scooped up two major awards at the 2020 BOAT International Design and Innovation Awards.
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.
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 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.