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 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 68 metre Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Soaring has been spotted anchored off the coast of Beaulieu-sur-Mer in France. The yacht has now travelled down the coast to Nice, according to BOAT Pro data. Instantly recognisable for the vivid orange bootstripe along the grey hull, Soaring was first launched in 2020 and was designed by Focus Yacht Design. Soaring is listed for sale and charter with Ocean Independence.
The 107.6m Benetti superyacht Luminosity was spotted cruising off the coast of Monaco ahead of the Mediterranean summer season. Currently listed for sale, Luminosity was one of three 100m+ superyachts launched by Benetti in 2020, alongside IJE and Lana.
Damen’s SeaXplorer 77 expedition yacht La Datcha headed to Cap Martin following her delivery in 2020. The yacht has now embarked on a global charter itinerary managed by Edmiston. Designed by Azure Naval Architects, La Datcha features a massive 2,560GT interior with accommodation for a total of 12 guests and 25 members of crew.
The 104 metre Lürssen superyacht Quantum Blue was spotted off the coast of Cape Martin. Delivered in 2014, Quantum Blue was designed by Tim Heywood and can accommodate up to 14 guests and 18 crew.
The 68 metre iec-breaking explorer Ragnar was spotted arriving into Monaco to mark the start of the yacht club's Monaco: Capital of Yachting Experience in 2020. Previously an icebreaker named Sanaborg, Ragnar was delivered following a conversion at Icon Yachts.
The 112.8 metre Bremer Vulkan-built superyacht Le Grand Bleu was spotted off the coast of Antibes. The appearance of the yacht, which was delivered in 2000, came after completing a refit in the Netherlands. With an exterior designed by Pastrovich Studio, Le Grand Bleu can accommodate a total of 20 guests on board.
The 55.7 metre superyacht Taiba was spotted cruising around the Italian island of Capri. Built in 2015 by Columbus Yachts, Taiba was designed by Hydro Tec and accommodates a total of 17 guests and 14 crew members on board.
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.