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 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 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.
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 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.
The massive 107 metre Benetti superyacht Lana was spotted anchored in Beaulieu-sur-Mer following its delivery in June 2020. Previously known as FB 277, Lana is one of the largest yachts ever built by Benetti. Lana's naval architecture was penned by Benetti and Pierluigi Ausonio while the exterior and interior design was completed in-house.