Superyacht spotting season: The yachts seen cruising the Mediterranean this summer

From world debuts to famous charter yachts and iconic private vessels, BOAT International (with the help of its yacht spotters) is tracking the biggest superyacht sightings of the summer... 

Every summer, the world's largest concentration of superyachts migrates to the Mediterranean, cruising between hotspots such as St Tropez, Mallorca, Mykonos, Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast before many cross to the Caribbean for the winter season. Now we're giving our trusty readers the chance to feature on our platforms...

Carinthia VII

One of the world's most recognisable superyachts was papped in Sardinia on 18 August. Delivered in 2002 by Lürssen, the 97.2-metre Carinthia VII was commissioned by Heidi Horten, the wife of the late German department store magnate Helmut Horten. She was transformed from a private yacht to a commercial charter vessel following an extensive and award-winning refit in 2023.

Tim Heywood is responsible for her distinctive navy blue hull, while her interiors were a collaboration between Ellerhorst & Kreuter and Bizzozero Cassina Architects. She boasts a total of six decks with ample space for entertaining, evidenced by a plethora of onboard amenities, including an 11-metre glass-fronted swimming pool, a winter garden, an outdoor cinema and a beauty salon and nail bar. Carinthia VII is currently embarking on an extensive 17-month world tour, which began in the spring of 2026 and will include destinations such as French Polynesia, Fiji, Costa Rica and the Northwest Passage.

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V

On the morning of 16 August, the 49.9-metre superyacht V was spotted in Marsamxett Harbour, Malta. Delivered in 2021, she is one of five Mangusta 165 E yachts built by Overmarine Group. The Italian shipyard collaborated with Stefano Righini on her exteriors, while her interiors were penned by Oktavia Design. Her main deck boasts three distinct areas for relaxation; her saloon is outfitted with two oversized sofas both port and starboard, a bar and a dining table. The aft deck is accessible through sliding glass doors, where guests can enjoy socialising at a large square dining table. Further aft, guests can host their own movie nights on a TV screen that pops up from a concealed unit.

Christina O

A little piece of history was spotted in Antibes on 14 August, when an eagle-eyed yacht enthusiast spotted the legendary 99.1-metre Canadian Vickers superyacht Christina O. Delivered in 1943, this yacht has transformed from a wartime anti-submarine vessel to a floating palace on the water, originally designed by Costas Carabelas, with naval architecture by Prof. Cäsar Pinnau and Howaldtswerke, and interiors by Apostolos Molindris. Boasting capacity for up to 157 guests, she has played host to some of history's most noteworthy invitees, including Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. True to her entertainer status, she has starred in the Netflix series The Crown and the award-winning film Triangle of Sadness. Her exquisite features include a swimming pool on the main deck with a moving mosaic floor, which can transform into a dance floor. The Callas Lounge, named after the opera singer Maria Callas, houses an original 100-year-old Steinway piano.

Christina O is currently asking €52,000,000 with Fraser and Morley Yachts.

Scott Free

Proudly displaying her sky-blue hull in Antibes is the 60-metre Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht Scott Free. Spotted on 14 August, she was first delivered in 2009 as Elandess before undergoing an extensive six-month refit in 2022, which saw the addition of a sea-level beach club, her hull change from navy to light blue and her interiors, penned by Bannenberg & Rowell, receive a much-needed refresh. New carpets were added in the Art Deco full-beam owner's suite, which incorporates a private study, walk-in wardrobe and central spa bath with separate his-and-hers showers. Accommodation for up to 12 guests includes four additional guest cabins on the lower deck, while a "multi-purpose" cabin can be found on the bridge deck - all connected by a showstopping silver spiral staircase.

Kenshō

It's no surprise that the 75-metre Kenshō was papped in Ibiza on 14 August. Her striking metallic blue-green hull and superstructure make her instantly recognisable on the water. She was built by Italian shipyard Admiral, which collaborated with Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, archineers.berlin and Jouin Manku on her ambitious design. A low aft deck provides easy access to the water and a bioluminescence-inspired light installation on the sundeck honours her connection to the water. The owner's en-suite is considered a work of art in its own right: a circular chamber styled around a central, free-standing bathtub carved from Carrara marble.

Black Pearl

One of the world's most recognisable sailing yachts was photographed leaving Marsamxett Harbour, Malta, on the evening of 13 August. The 106.7-metre sailing yacht Black Pearl entered the charter market and became the largest sailing yacht available for charter. Her striking all-black exterior was designed by Nuvolari Lenard and Ken Freivokh, who collaborated with Gerard P. Villate to design her interiors. Guests can enjoy her lavish amenities and entertainment offerings, including a 300-bottle wine cellar and cinema. Her mizzen mast also transforms into a screen for an outdoor cinema experience.

Lollipop

The 37.4-metre Lollipop was snapped while exploring the coastal city of La Rochelle, France, on 11 August. Delivered to her owners in June 2026 from Moonen Yachts, she is the eighth unit from the Dutch shipyard's 122 Martinique series. Designer René van der Velden is credited with her classic, masculine exterior, while naval architect Diana Yacht Design opted for high-tensile steel to ensure her long-range cruising capabilities. Details of her interiors were kept - and remain - largely private; however, Dutch studio Vripack has hinted at a custom candy-inspired Jacuzzi and cocktail bar on the sundeck.

Lollipop is currently sailing around Europe ahead of her debut at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. 

Rising Sun

The 138-metre superyacht Rising Sun was spotted sailing on the sun-kissed waters of Mallorca on 11 August. The 22-year-old vessel was delivered by Lürssen in 2004 to American business magnate Larry Ellison, who eventually sold her to media mogul David Geffen as he downsized with the purchase of the 87.8-metre Feadship yacht Musashi. Boasting an astounding 8,000 square metres of living space, including a wine cellar, basketball court and double-height cinema, she can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests in nine cabins, with space for a 45-strong crew.

Rising Sun was the last yacht designed by Jon Bannenburg, who gave her exteriors a military-esque profile with a lean destroyer-type hull and extensive use of structural glass.

My Genesis

Previously known as Galactica, the 80-metre Heesen yacht My Genesis was in southwest Turkey on 10 August. She is a tale of two expressions: her curved exterior features a fierce set of custom-painted teeth on the superstructure's bulb, added as a "bit of fun", according to Paul Costerus of interior design studio Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. The inside, however, masterfully glorifies the owner's desire to amplify light. Large windows adorn the interiors and glass ceilings sit above the main deck lounge. Throughout, the studio used neutral woods and light silks to contrast with stained walnut wood and stainless-steel detailing.

In 2020, while the yacht was still in the project stage, Heesen challenged two finalist teams from the Dutch-Belgian version of the Lego Masters TV show to recreate My Genesis in Lego form.

Nixie

This eagle-eyed yacht enthusiast snapped a picture of one of the most talked-about superyachts globally. The 102.4-metre custom Lürssen yacht Nixie was spotted sailing off the coast of Trogir, Croatia, on 8 August. Substantial in both size and reputation, Nixie is known for being one of the world's most exclusive charter yachts, priced at €2,400,000 per week. Delivered in June 2026, she represents the latest collaboration between the German shipyard and British design studio RWD, the latter of which is credited with her exterior and interior styling. One of her most distinctive features is her six-metre-wide glass swimming pool, designed to appear as though it is floating above the swim platform.

Nixie will make her debut at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, where she will be among the largest yachts to ever attend the prestigious event.

Breakthrough 

The world's first and only hydrogen-powered superyacht, the 118.8-metre Feadship yacht Breakthrough, was spotted in the Cala di Volpe bay in Sardinia on 7th of August. She is powered by liquid hydrogen and a next-generation fuel cell system. A masterfully conceived element of her design is her sleek and elegant interiors, defined by the inclusion of 14 balconies and seven unfolding platforms.

Breakthrough was once destined to be the largest yacht to attend the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show, before pulling out at the last minute after being sold in-house by Edmiston for an unknown figure.

Luna

Enjoying the waters of Sardinia's Cala di Volpe bay on the 3rd of August was the 90-metre Oceanco superyacht Luna. Delivered in 2018, Luna's shark-inspired exterior was designed by Luiz De Basto, with naval architecture by Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture. Over 100 different fabrics and extensive use of glass were used to bring her nature-inspired interiors to life, which designer Nuvolari Lenard said was "very complex to execute". A well-appointed spa area includes a Hammam, sauna and dedicated massage room. Guests can also enjoy a fully equipped 70-square-metre gym with floor-to-ceiling windows on the main deck.

In July 2026, brokerage Large Yacht Co announced a €10,000,000 price drop on Luna. Her new asking price is now €208,000,000.

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Pure

Spotted on the glistening waters of St Tropez on 24 July, Pure is an 82-metre yacht built and delivered by UK-based Devonport shipyard and was once owned by the Saudi royal family under the name Sarafsa. Her naval architecture was penned by Burness Corlett and Three Quays Marine, while her opulent interiors are the work of  Winch Design, featuring a glass-topped atrium covering the main spiral staircase, a cinema and winter garden dining area, all encased in rich furnishings with deep reds, dark woods and brocades. 

Up to 12 guests are comfortably accommodated in seven passenger rooms and six double rooms, with ample space for up to 20 crew members. She boasts a top speed of 15 knots and a maximum range of 6,000 nautical miles, powered by two MTU diesel engines.

Kismet

This Lürssen colossus was spotted sailing under the St Tropez sun on 24 July. Measuring 122 metres, Kismet remains a well-known name among yacht enthusiasts and regularly features across 'best of' lists. Her one-of-a-kind interiors, designed by Reymond Langton, include a Balinese-inspired spa, a partially underwater Art Deco cinema and a main saloon inspired by Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors, which can be enjoyed by up to 16 guests in 11 staterooms. 

Her engine room is fully visible through a glass-lined corridor known as the TRON experience. An elegent stainless steel bow figure, designed by Nuvolari Lenard, provides a captivating focal point at the end of an elongated bow. Kismet won the coveted Motor Neptune at the World Superyacht Awards – Motor Yacht of the Year 2025.

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Amadea

Another behemoth from Lürssen was spotted in St Tropez at the end of July. The 106.1-metre Amadea was built with one request from the owner: "make her one of the most detailed vessels". French design company Zuretti took on this challenge and installed an ornate 'winter patio', which takes the form of an orangerie-style glasshouse on the sundeck, which accommodates up to 24 guests. 

Other standout features include a two-deck marble-lined open foyer in the main saloon, a hand-painted Michelangelo-style cloudscape over the dining room and a 10-metre glass-edged mosaic pool on the deck. Externally, Espen Øino designed her dynamic superstructure with "clamshell" side overhangs and an albatross figurehead on the bow. 

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Al Said

Following a short trip to the Côte d'Azur,  Lürssen's 155-metre yacht Al Said was spotted in St Tropez on 24 July. She is one of the largest yachts in the world and is the principal vessel of the Oman Royal Yacht Squadron. The legendary Espen Øeino International designed her classic cruise liner exteriors, while her traditional interiors were penned by Jonathan Quinn Barnett, who made the most of her impressive size by accommodating up to 65 guests, with a crew capacity of 150. 

A spectacular highlight of this vessel is her onboard concert hall, which can accommodate a 50-strong orchestra, along with a helipad and cinema.

Bliss

A keen-eyed yacht enthusiast spotted Bliss anchored in Gialiskari Bay on 11 July along the northeast coast of Corfu. Delivered in 2007 from Dutch shipyard Heesen, this 44.1-metre motor yacht features striking black, white and silver interiors created by Icelandic designer Palmadottir and a teak deck, aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Bliss can accommodate up to 12 guests in seven cabins, along with nine crew members. Her deck spaces offer al fresco dining, a Jacuzzi and sauna on the sundeck and a seating area with table on the foredeck.

Queen Miri

Spotted between Son Parc and Arena Bay along Menorca’s rugged northern coast on 8 July, this 91.5-metre Grecian colossus and flagship vessel of Neorion boasts a top speed of 18 knots and cruising speed of 16 knots – powered by two MTU diesel engines. Queen Miri was designed by Alpha Marine and Bernd Weel Design, who fitted her with a fully certified helipad which, when desired, can be turned into a sunbathing or party deck. 

Her interiors, designed by Massari Design, feature a 200-square-metre spa and gym complex, a conference room, a library, cinema and crystal light fixtures from Preciosa. She features 18 cabins, accommodating up to 36 guests and 34 crew members.

Althea

This well-loved yacht was spotted at anchor off the coast of St Tropez on 7 July. The 47.5-metre yacht Althea was built by Admiral – of The Italian Sea Group – in 2020 and more recently in 2025, she underwent a major technical refit; her machinery was refreshed and her systems updated. Gian Marco Campanino is credited with designing her interior and exterior, featuring a minimalist design in neutral colours, a sky-blue hull and expansive decks created with relaxing and entertaining in mind. 

Child safety is a key USP of this vessel; her exterior is free of any sharp edges, and one guest cabin features a small cut-out door within the main bathroom door, ensuring a child can exit safely in case they get stuck inside. She can accommodate up to 11 guests across five cabins, with further provisions for a crew of seven.

Kaos

Once one of the largest superyachts built in the Netherlands, the 110.1-metre Oceanco Kaos was seen in Menorca’s Port Mahon on 2 July. Her generous 4523GT and 16.4-metre beam accommodate up to 32 guests across 15 cabins, with further space for 39 crew members. Muscovite Igor Lobanov is credited with designing her iconic mind-bending “floating island” illusion decks, the largest of which contains an 8.5-metre-long swimming pool, with Middle Eastern-inspired interiors by Reymond Langton Design.

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This Is It

BOAT’s eagle-eyed yacht enthusiasts spotted this Insta-worthy Italian motor yacht off the southwestern coastline of Mykonos on 16 June. Both the interior and exterior of 43.5-metre This Is It were built and designed by Tecnomar of The Italian Sea Group, which used glass panelling and asymmetric lines to give the client something totally unique. The brief also included child-friendly spaces; the Italian designers therefore included a convertible cabin on the main deck, which can be used as a child’s playroom, educational space or even a guest room for a nanny. 

Yachting superfans may remember when songstress-turned-makeup mogul Rihanna enjoyed a trip on board during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, accompanied by boyfriend A$AP Rocky. The small but mighty catamaran can house up to 12 guests in six cabins, with space for 12 crew.

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Galma

On 12 June, the two-year-old sailing yacht was seen near Antiparos in Greece while preparing to compete in the Cyclades Cup. One of two wallywind110 yachts, the 33.4-metre Wally-built yacht can accommodate up to eight guests in four cabins, with five crew members. Interiors and exteriors were designed by Wally and Milan-based Santa Maria Magnolfi, who combined “quintessentially Wally” features with a design that promoted comfort, functionality and elegance. 

A significant USP of Galma's interiors is the distinct lack of a lower-level lounge; instead, she features a “help-yourself” bar that has a coffee machine and egg maker – tapping into the emerging trend of choosing a self-serve function over silver service.

Lady Lucy

Spotted near Purobeach Illetas beach club in Mallorca on 21 May, the 39.8-metre motor yacht Lady Lucy is well-suited to long-range cruising, thanks to her displacement hull. She is a true Dutch affair; not only was she built by Heesen Yachts, but her naval architecture is also credited to Vripack, with exteriors by Omega Architects and interiors by Velendric Design. 

Her upper deck features a canopy, Jacuzzi, eating area and wet bar on the sun deck. She can accommodate up to eight guests in four cabins, with space for seven crew members.

Vertigo

During the World Superyacht Awards on 1 May, the 67.2-metre sailing yacht Vertigo was papped near Giardini della Marinaressa in Venice. The flagship of Alloy Yachts, this vessel was named sailing yacht of the year at the 2012 World Superyacht Awards. Built with a teak deck, an aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she can accommodate up to 12 guests in five staterooms, with space for 12 crew members. 

Naval architect and exterior designer Phillipe Briand described her as his toughest project due to her size (67.2 metres). Her arched coachroof is said to resemble a 21st century “pleasure dome”, as mentioned in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s 18th century poem, Kubla Khan, Or, A Vision in a Dream: A Fragment.

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