Google co-founder Sergey Brin's 466-foot superyacht, Dragonfly, delivered in 2024, features an entire deck dedicated to business, including a private office and helicopter hangar. This design reflects Brin's hands-on work philosophy, particularly his renewed focus on Google's AI efforts, turning the vessel into a floating headquarters.
Il maxi yacht 'Boardwalk' con l'ambasciatore statunitense Tilman J. Fertitta è arrivato a Trieste per una missione diplomatica, il Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy Italy Tour, con ingenti misure di sicurezza.
Rizzardi Yachts lancia a Terracina il nuovo yacht di lusso Technema 78’ del marchio Posillipo, lungo 24 metri e con un prezzo base di quasi 5 milioni di euro. Il modello, frutto di due anni di sviluppo, promette ampi spazi e navigazione stabile e veloce.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has amassed a vast residential portfolio over two decades, including properties in Washington, California, Washington D.C., New York, Florida, and Hawaii. His buying pattern often involves acquiring neighboring properties to expand existing compounds, with recent purchases totaling $234 million on Indian Creek Island, Miami.
Yacht companies are offering significant discounts on Mediterranean charters this summer, with demand down 20-30% compared to last year. Geopolitical conflicts, specifically the "Iran war," are cited as the primary reason for the slowdown, leading to more last-minute bookings and clients seeking deals.
Next Yacht Group, con i marchi Maiora e AB Yachts, è tornato ai vertici del Global Order Book di Boat International dopo un rilancio industriale avviato nel 2021. Il vicepresidente Giorgio Mattei ha illustrato le strategie di diversificazione e innovazione che hanno portato a un 2025 da record e un buon inizio 2026.
Azimut-Benetti, leader nella nautica da diporto, si dichiara pronta a valutare l'acquisizione di asset da The Italian Sea Group (Tisg), in difficoltà finanziarie con oltre 154 milioni di debito. Tisg, i cui fondatori si sono dimessi, mira a un piano di rilancio entro settembre che include la vendita del cantiere di La Spezia.
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested on felony burglary charges after allegedly boarding and attempting to start vessels at a local dock, less than three weeks into her role. The incident involved a blaring boat horn and opened alcohol bottles, with her family citing a mental health crisis.
L'ambasciatore USA in Italia, Tilman Fertitta, viaggia lungo le coste italiane sul suo megayacht "Boardwalk" per celebrare i 250 anni dell'indipendenza americana. L'iniziativa solleva polemiche per i costi della sicurezza italiana impiegata, con il deputato Angelo Bonelli che annuncia un'interrogazione parlamentare.
Die russische Luxusyacht "Graceful", die Wladimir Putin zugerechnet wird, liegt nun im russischen Murmansk. Experten vermuten, dass dies zum Schutz vor ukrainischen Drohnenangriffen geschieht, obwohl die Region als nicht mehr sicher gilt.
Il deputato Angelo Bonelli presenterà un'interrogazione parlamentare sull'imponente dispositivo di sicurezza italiano fornito al megayacht privato dell'ambasciatore USA Tilman Fertitta, sollevando dubbi sui costi e sull'impiego di risorse statali.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is seeking a zoning change in Miami Beach to add a private helipad to his planned 3.7-acre marina for his $250 million superyacht. The proposal aims to create a private travel system, avoiding city traffic and connecting his properties directly to his yacht.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is seeking a zoning change in Miami Beach to add a private helipad to his planned 3.7-acre marina. The facility is intended to house his $250 million superyacht and provide a private travel system.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, known for his lavish spending, once fought a two-year legal battle for a midnight jet landing slot. He commissioned a $490 million megayacht via email. His fortune recently dropped by $47 billion due to tech stock fluctuations.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, known for his extravagant purchases like a $490 million megayacht, has seen his personal fortune fluctuate significantly. His approach to acquiring assets contrasts sharply, from a two-year legal battle for a jet landing slot to a swift yacht commission via email. Recently, his net worth dropped by over $47 billion due to tech stock pullbacks.
Walmart heiresses Nancy Walton Laurie and Ann Walton Kroenke showcase extreme wealth through vastly different means. Laurie owns the $300 million megayacht Kaos, while Kroenke commands the Waggoner Ranch, a 510,000-acre Texas property.
Blackstone chairman Stephen Schwarzman has received his custom-built superyacht, 'Destiny,' costing an estimated $400 million. The 101.2-meter vessel, built by Feadship, features a glass-bottom pool, helipad, and beach club, reflecting Schwarzman's significant business success.
Walmart heiresses Ann Walton Kroenke and Nancy Walton Laurie showcase their immense wealth through contrasting lifestyles: Kroenke owns a sprawling Texas ranch, one of the largest in the US, while Laurie commands the $300 million superyacht Kaos.
Stephen Schwarzman, co-founder of Blackstone, has received his new $400 million, 101.2-meter superyacht named Destiny from Dutch shipbuilder Feadship. The vessel, featuring a glass-bottom pool and helipad, contrasts with his known preference for $140 Swatch watches, adding a high-profile possession to his portfolio.
Putins Luxusyacht "Graceful" liegt nun im russischen Murmansk, vermutlich zum Schutz vor ukrainischen Drohnenangriffen. Trotz verstärkter Abwehrmaßnahmen gilt die Region nicht als sicher.
Fincantieri ha firmato un contratto con Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD (Four Seasons Yachts) per la costruzione di una terza nave da crociera ultra-lusso. Il valore è tra 500 milioni e 1 miliardo di euro, con consegna prevista nel 2031.
Ein Gerichtsurteil in Frankfurt hat die komplexen Eigentumsverhältnisse der Superyacht „Dilbar“ offengelegt. Die Yacht, die der Bremer Lürssen-Werft gehört, kann aufgrund von Sanktionen gegen russische Oligarchen nicht an ihren Eigner zurückgegeben werden. Das Gericht erklärte das Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) für zuständig, die Eigentumsverhältnisse zu klären, da diese unklar sind.
La Fondazione 'Valentino Garavani - Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation' con sede nel Liechtenstein è stata nominata unica erede dello stilista Valentino. Il patrimonio, stimato in centinaia di milioni, include yacht, ville, opere d'arte e un castello.
Boris Herrmann und sein Team Malizia haben ihre neue Rennyacht "Malizia 4" in Lorient, Frankreich, vom Stapel gelassen. Das Hightech-Boot, das in 85.000 Arbeitsstunden von über 150 Menschen entwickelt wurde, soll Herrmann bei zukünftigen Offshore-Herausforderungen wie dem Ocean Race 2027 und dem Vendée Globe 2028 unterstützen.
