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Corellian 110: a Crucial Step Towards Zero-emission Yachting

Corellian 110: a Crucial Step Towards Zero-emission Yachting

Alexandre Thiriat"Tomorrow's yacht have to turn to sail or Hydrogen. There is NO PLANET B," said Alexandre Thiriat, the mastermind behind the 110-feet Corellian. Sketched while his kids were watching SOLO, a Star Wars story, the catamaran is designed in complete consideration of ecology and sustainability. Alexandre Thiriat The CORELLIAN 110' catamaran is a Full Hydrogen motor yacht, using the proven and latest innovative technologies on development to achieve for the moment 2x500KW (2X670 Hp). 'With the existing technologies about Fuel Cell, and power predictions, we can achieve for the moment 18Knt max speed (on 2X500kW), but new and more powerful…
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The Late Paul Allenâs 414-Foot Hybrid Gigayacht Octupus Could be Yours for Almost $290 Million

The Late Paul Allenâs 414-Foot Hybrid Gigayacht Octupus Could be Yours for Almost $290 Million

The 414-foot hybrid gigayacht Octopus—owned by the late billionaire, Microsoft cofounder, adventurer, and philanthropist Paul Allen—is a legendary explorer yacht for those seeking the globe’s most remote and inaccessible locations. Built by the German shipyard Lürssen in 2003 and with a globetrotting 12,500-nautical-mile range, Octopus is one of the most recognized yachts ever built and has explored the coast of Antarctica, traversed the Northwest Passage, and even discovered a shipwreck in the Philippines. Beyond the yacht’s incredible exploration capabilities and fully equipped dive center, Octopus is outfitted with world-class luxury amenities, including a dedicated owner’s deck with a private bar,…
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Heesen Delivers 55m Moskito â The ‘Shark-Tooth’ Superyacht

Heesen Delivers 55m Moskito â The ‘Shark-Tooth’ Superyacht

Heesen YachtsHeesen Yachts recently announced the delivery of Moskito, previously known as Project Pollux. The 55-meter with a Gross Tonnage of 760 GT is the second yacht delivered by Heesen in 2021. The superyacht's exteriors are penned by Omega Architects, who have characterized Moskito as a 'shark-tooth' superstructure with vertical windows and overhangs on the second deck, epitomizing the idea of elegance on the water. The design features the latest iteration of van Oossanen's ultra-efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form. Powered by IMO III-compliant MTU 8V 4000 M63s, it offers frugal fuel consumption of just 150 liters per hour at 11…
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Jet Edge And Montage International Announce New Global Partnership

Jet Edge And Montage International Announce New Global Partnership

MontageThe leading global private aviation company Jet Edge and Montage International, an ultra-luxury hospitality management company, announced a global partnership that will deliver elite private aviation offerings to travelers visiting any Montage Hotels & Resorts, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, and Montage and Pendry Residences across the globe.  The collaboration marks Jet Edge’s first-ever global partnership with a hospitality company and the first global aviation partner for Montage International.  Jet Edge GulfstreamJet Edge’s fleet of private jets, routinely used by ultra-high net worth individuals and notable public figures, are available to Montage International guests and residential owners traveling to any property…
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Drop Anchor, Refuel And Explore At These 6 Superyacht Marinas

Drop Anchor, Refuel And Explore At These 6 Superyacht Marinas

While most of your journey is spent aboard your superyacht when galivanting around the world, there are times when a respite is simply necessary. More than just providing fuel, rations and other services for the crew, these top marinas provide first-class service night and day. So next time you are out on your luxury yacht and looking for a beautiful marina to restock and re-energize, look no further than these marinas which provide distinct amenities, some in remote locals and others in beautiful tourist spots. As the largest port in the world, Porto Montenegro is located in the UNESCO protected…
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Iddes Yachts Class 55 Superyacht Offers An Unlimited World Of Possibilities

Iddes Yachts Class 55 Superyacht Offers An Unlimited World Of Possibilities

(credit: Iddes Yachts)The latest concept unveiled by Spanish design studio Iddes Yachts is their Class 55 superyacht which will reconnect sailors to the oceans with no operational restrictions. Measuring at a modest 55 meters, the luxury yacht stays true to the company’s ethos of adventure and exploration and will allow its owners to do anything and to do it anywhere. To engage and embrace the human-ocean relationship is at the vessels core as this exemplary superyacht will let up to 12 passengers embark on any experience. With a beam of 10.5 meters and draft of 2.5-3.0 meters, the yacht has…
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The Now Superyacht Concept Is Awesome Billionaire Fantasy Fodder

The Now Superyacht Concept Is Awesome Billionaire Fantasy Fodder

THIS SUPERYACHT CONCEPT FROM PIREDDA & PARTNERS CALLED THE NOW IS UNRIVALED LUXURY When you have money to burn, one key grandiose way to let everyone else know about your wealth is to own a yacht. It gets even better. Since nobody likes to have any run-of-the-mill setups for their extravagant investment, shipbuilders will cater to almost anything you want to have on board. To give you an idea of how far some designers can take it, check out the Now concept from Piredda & Partners. That’s no typo right there because are calling their concept design as such. This…
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Virgin Galactic Unveils Its VSS Imagine Spaceship

Virgin Galactic Unveils Its VSS Imagine Spaceship

VIRGIN GALACTIC UNVEILS THE VSS IMAGINE, ITS FIRST SPACESHIP III-CLASS SPACECRAFTWhat many in the space industry initially deemed a fool’s errand for Elon Musk turned out to groundbreaking instead. For the longest time, single-use launch systems were the biggest hurdle for commercial space travel. With multiple successes under its belt, SpaceX can now provide services with its reusable platforms. Meanwhile, the unveiling of the VSS Imagine is reminding us that Virgin Galactic is still in the race. Richard Branson’s goal to become one of the world’s first companies to break into space tourism is clear. While Musk’s group seems to be…
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JustLuxe Launches Yacht Showroom in Partnership with YATCO

JustLuxe Launches Yacht Showroom in Partnership with YATCO

Apr. 15th, 2021 JustLuxe has partnered with YATCO to create the Yacht Showroom, a digital sales listing platform for yachts on JustLuxe.com. Over the last 17 years, JustLuxe has become recognized as one of the world’s best online luxury publications, curating coverage of luxury and premium brands to provide visitors with a comprehensive guide to the finer things in life. Powered by YATCO—the official multiple-listing and ultimate software-as-a-service platform of Yachting™—the Yacht Showroom provides a database of more than $30 billion worth of on-the-market yachts for JustJuxe readers. Quantum of Solace owner's suite. Photo courtesy of YATCO.YATCO (yatco.com), which was…
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Magellan Jets Partners with Blue Sky Luxury Travels to Expand Access to Safe Havens

Magellan Jets Partners with Blue Sky Luxury Travels to Expand Access to Safe Havens

Magellan JetsMagellan Jets just announced a new partnership with Blue Sky Luxury Travels, putting more of Blue Sky’s elite destinations -- private islands, private villas, and yacht charters -- for the UHNW private jet traveler.   Blue Sky Luxury Travels - Laucala Island, Fiji  Just as Magellan offers a variety of ways to fly privately, Blue Sky offers guests an expansive list of destinations when curating their dream vacations. Blue Sky and Magellan are dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality services to their clients, as they provide uniquely personalized itineraries. Blue Sky’s luxury villa list ranges from bayside getaways in Anguilla,…
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