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The must-see yachts for sale at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2024

31 October 2024 • Written by Holly Margerrison and Nick Jeffery

As the 2024 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show prepares to return to the Sunshine State, brokerage firms are getting ready to showcase some of the biggest yachts for sale in their fleet. BOAT International spotlights some of the must-see second-hand yachts across the show's seven locations...

Amaryllis

Length: 78.4m
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Year: 2011

The largest yacht listed for sale at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Amaryllis was built in Germany by Abeking & Rasmussen. Her interior is the work of Reymond Langton and was inspired by the Belle Époque, Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. To complement the artistic interior style are several custom-made furniture pieces by Silverlining. Accommodation for a party of 12 includes a master stateroom enjoying a private owner’s deck and panoramic windows providing uninterrupted 180-degree views. A central glass elevator, encircled by a spiral staircase, unites the lower deck with the bridge deck. The yacht was extensively refitted on 2022, including a hull repaint.

Amaryllis is asking €84,000,000 with Burgess, Merle Wood & Associates and Moravia Yachting.

Amadeus

Length: 70.4m
Builder: Neue Jadewerft
Year: 2007

Delivered in 2007 by Neue Jadewerft, Amadeus has since completed multiple global cruises. She was designed by Reymond Langton Design and François Zuretti with naval architecture by Vripack and Gregory C. Marshall. The Zuretti interior features Norwegian birch burl panelling and marble soles. A full bar serves guests in the main saloon which offers "expansive" sofas and armchairs, while the formal dining room and 14-person cinema room are forward of this. A crew of 23 looks after an owner's party of up to 14 guests across seven cabins, including a private owner's deck with a full-beam master cabin, lounge and exterior deck space, along with a gymnasium and attached sauna.

Amadeus is asking €48,500,000 with Burgess.

Casino Royale

Length: 72m
Builder: Tankoa Yachts
Year: 2018

Delivered in 2018 as Solo and refitted in 2023, Casino Royale was designed by Francesco Paszkowski and features a darkened, slightly masculine interior design by Margherita Casprini. She sleeps up to 12 guests across six cabins, with further accommodation for 18 crew. According to her designer, one of Casino Royale's key design features is the beach club which is abundant in natural light thanks to a glass-bottom pool above. Guests will also benefit from the connection to the onboard wellness hub, comprising a Hammam and multiple fold-out terrace balconies.

Casino Royale is asking €69,000,000 with Merle Wood & Associates and Thompson of Monaco.

Loon

Length: 67.5m
Builder: Icon Yachts
Year: 2010

Designed by British studio RWD with an interior by Studio Linse, Loon was delivered by Icon Yachts in 2010 and refitted in 2020. A duplex owner's suite with a 180-degree viewing lounge and private terrace has proved to be very popular. One unusual design feature is that the beach club is directly accessible from the lower deck guest cabins, avoiding dripping through the saloon and negotiating staircases in wet swimwear. Guests can walk out of their cabins straight towards the sea via the beach club aft.

Loon is asking $47,500,000 with Merle Wood & Associates.

Marguerite

Length: 61.3m
Builder: Lürssen
Year: 2004

Marguerite was originally named Phoenix and was built by the German yard to Lloyd's class with exterior and interior styling by Winch Design. She was delivered in 2004 under the supervision of the Moran new construction team – where her design brief required a private owner’s area, professional dive centre, capacious tender storage and the ability to cruise for thirty days at a time. The large sundeck has a 10-person Jacuzzi with a dedicated insulated storage tank, allowing the tub to be emptied and refilled with immediate hot water. This area also features sunloungers for twelve guests. The superstructure here has been significantly reinforced to permit the landing and take off of a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter.

Marguerite is asking $39,900,000 with Moran Yacht & Ship.

Bella Vita

Length: 60m
Builder: Lürssen
Year: 2010

Bella Vita has a classic, rounded Espen Øino exterior and contemporary interiors by Glade Johnson, including handcrafted woods, contrasting fabrics and clever lighting weaved throughout. Her sundeck is the real crowdpleaser, arranged with a bar, lounge and Jacuzzi alongside a fully equipped gymnasium with cardio machines and free weights. Other special features include a full disco with laser lights, DJ mixing decks and smoke machine, and there is also an on-board facility to print global daily publications. She was launched in 2010 under the name Katie Sue II.

Bella Vita is asking $57,500,000 with Merle Wood & Associates.

Moonstone

Length: 60m
Builder: Amels
Year: 2021

Moonstone has Tim Heywood to thank for her design and is the second unit in the Amels 200 series, sold less than five months prior to her delivery. The decision to start a build on spec panned out well for the Dutch shipyard, as Damen Yachting sales manager Jorrit Pilaar said at the time: "We have never finished a boat without a client". The yacht comfortably accommodates a party of 12, stretching across six cabins and includes a full-beam master suite at main deck level. Her sundeck is fitted with a Jacuzzi, gym and a massage room as the standout leisure feature. A large VIP suite is located up on the bridge deck and four guest cabins are found on the lower deck. There are further quarters for a crew of 14. For certain buyers, the multi-beam sonar system and 3D ocean floor might be the yacht’s main appeal.

Skyfall

Credit: FGI Yacht Group

Length: 57.9m
Builder: Trinity Yachts
Year: 2010

Skyfall was built by Trinity Yachts in the USA to a design by Geoff Van Aller with interior design by Patrick Knowles. Built in aluminium, she was delivered in 2010 and refitted in 2020. The "brilliantly appointed" interior has a six-stateroom layout, which accommodates 12 guests. A blend of woods – including Honduran mahogany, European maple burl and Australian Lacewood and Wenge – make for a warm and rich interior. The sundeck has a Jacuzzi and a separate plunge pool. She is topped off by a touch-and-go helipad that doubles as a basketball court. The 771GT yacht has a range of 4,000 nautical miles and a top speed of 18.5 knots.

Skyfall is asking $29,500,000 with FGI Yacht Group.

Unbridled

Credit: Northrop & Johnson

Length: 58.2m
Builder: Trinity Yachts
Year: 2009

Unbridled was built by American yard Trinity Yachts to a design by Geoff Van Aller. The superyacht was delivered in 2009 and was refitted in 2019, whereby she had a full repaint and overhaul of interior furnishings. Her flexible six-cabin layout provides accommodation for up to 16 guests, including a full-beam master suite with a private study area, adjacent convertible cabin and spacious his-and-hers en suite bathroom complete with a multi-jet steam shower and deep soaking bath. The skylounge becomes a social hub with its games table, full bar and ample seating, while her Portuguese sundeck is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshment underway.

Unbridled is asking $22,950,000 with Northrop & Johnson.

Amaral

Length: 57.9m
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Year: 2007

Amaral was built in Germany by Abeking & Rasmussen to a design by Donald Starkey. She accommodates 12 guests in six cabins. The full-beam master suite is located on the main deck and boasts a study and walk-in dressing room, while the VIP suite is on the bridge deck. Four additional cabins are below deck and consist of three doubles and a twin. The two aft cabins can be joined together to create a full-width VIP suite if desired. Starkey limited his use of woods to mahogany, platanus, Japanese ash and Macassar. The dark tones of the latter set strong accents in places such as the central stairwell, where it is used for the stair supports.

Amaral is POA with joint central agents Cecil Wright & Partners and Merle Wood & Associates.

Starship

Length: 56.4m
Builder: Delta Marine
Year: 2000

Renowned for starring in the hit reality series Below Deck under the pseudonym My Seanna, Starship was delivered in 2000 and has had three owners since. The yacht has undergone numerous upgrades and refits since her launch, including a stern extension, a total engine rebuild and over $450,000 in paint and polishing in 2021. Her classic interior is the work of Glade Johnson, with accommodation for up to 12 guests across six cabins, including a main deck owner's suite and a VIP suite located on the bridge deck. A particular highlight is the sundeck, which has a 10-person Jacuzzi and steps leading to a crow's nest for sunbathing or observation.

Starship is asking $16,950,000 with Worth Avenue Yachts.

Shadow

Credit: Superyacht Sales & Charter

Length: 55.3m
Builder: Damen Yachting
Year: 2017

Delivered in 2017 as one of the yard’s series of Yacht Support Vessels, Shadow is ready for adventure and has since undergone numerous upgrades which incorporate superyacht support functions, including a Nitrox Diving Center. The yacht for sale accommodates up to six guests or support staff across three cabins, who can enjoy relaxing and dining in the main deck saloon or dining on the sundeck.

Shadow is asking €14,900,000 with Superyacht Sales & Charter.

After You

Length: 55m
Builder: Heesen
Year: 2011

After You was built by the Dutch shipyard in 2011 with naval architecture by Vripack and exterior design by Omega Architects. She was last refitted in 2022 and was nominated at the 2012 World Superyacht Awards. An unusual and "lavish" interior, created by Ken Freivokh and Michela Reverberi, accommodates an owner's party of up to 12. The top deck has a "state-of-the-art" gym with floor-to-ceiling windows and leads out to a relaxation area with a Jacuzzi. There is also a full-width spa with a steam room, sauna, treatment room and relaxation space. Down at water level, the 45-square-metre beach club provides an inviting space from which to board water toys or to swim from.

After You is asking €34,000,000 with Yachtzoo.

Axis

Length: 55m
Builder: Damen
Year: 2016

The 55.3-metre Damen support vessel Axis was designed "for the true explorer" by Damen Yachting with a hull and superstructure built in steel and a "robust and commanding" profile, including an axe bow. The contemporary interior design is by Patrick Dupuis, while Damen was responsible for the naval architecture. Her Triton 3300/3 deep-sea submersible is available for purchase separately. As well as a submarine garage, Axis has a dedicated hangar for a helicopter. The 462GT explorer yacht for sale is powered by four 1,499hp Caterpillar diesels giving her a top speed of 20 knots and comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots. Range is 5,000 nautical miles.

Axis is asking €17,500,000 with Edmiston.

Gene Machine

Length: 55m
Builder: Amels
Year: 2013

The first Amels 180, Gene Machine was delivered with several customisations including a computer desk in the upper saloon, more windows than standard and colourful, cartoon tiling in the beach club sauna. Accommodation is across five cabins, including the upper deck master suite which features a king-sized bed, a fold-down balcony, a private spa pool and 180-degree views forward. Exterior design is by Tim Heywood, while interiors are owed to Enzo Enea and Focus Yacht Design. The yacht hit the headlines twice in 2016 by rescuing six Cuban migrants and the 13.4-metre sailing yacht Minerva.

Gene Machine is asking €35,000,000 with Merle Wood & Associates.

Starfire

Length: 54m
Builder: Benetti
Year: 1998

Built by the Italian shipyard in 1997 and designed by Stefano Natucci, Starfire has a displacement hull configuration, cruising comfortably at 13 knots. MCA compliant, the vessel had an extensive refit in 2023 from February to April following another upgrade in 2019. She has an elegant Art Deco interior by Francois Zuretti which accommodates 14 guests across six cabins, including a a full-beam master suite on the main deck. The master cabin has a California king bed centrally placed facing forward, complemented by a pop-up TV at the foot of the bed. The master’s full-beam bathroom, designed with honey onyx accents and gold sinks, has a huge bathtub and a shower accessible from either side.

Starfire is asking $15,490,000 (US Duty paid) with IYC.

Lady B

Credit: Fraser

Length: 52m
Builder: Benetti
Year: 2008

Sporting a navy blue hull topped by a white superstructure, all repainted in a recent refit, Lady B was designed by Stefano Natucci with interior design by Mauro Izzo. The yacht's Art Deco-inspired interior has accommodation for an owner's party of 12 in six cabins, with the master located on the main deck and VIP on the bridge deck. Up top, the sundeck boasts multiple sunbathing areas and a hot tub, while the recent $5,000,000 refit saw an updated tender garage-cum-beach club.

Lady B is asking $22,500,000 with Fraser.

Amanti

Credit: Galati Yacht Sales

Length: 51.8m
Builder: Feadship
Year: 2003

Amanti is destined for an owner who appreciates the Dutch builder's pedigree yachts. Delivered in 2003 with two owners since, the yacht for sale was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and sports an interior by the renowned Donald Starkey. She accommodates 13 guests in seven cabins, with a main deck owner's suite hosting a private office where there is access to the dressing room, which in turn leads to the bathroom with bath and shower room. Amanti's formal dining room can be closed off to form a boardroom, while the skylounge houses a games table and access to an al fresco dining table aft. An elevator serves all guest decks.

Amanti is asking $26,800,000 with joint central agents Burgess and Galati Yacht Sales.

Double Haven

Length: 51m
Builder: Feadship
Year: 1993

Double Haven will be the first yacht to be showcased under the newly launched Feadship Resale division, "marking a milestone for both the iconic yacht and the innovative resale service". She had an extensive refit in 2024 and boasts a voluminous yacht with an interior space, by Glade Johnson, of enormous capacity thanks to its full-beam use. Her unique aft deck transforms the tender bay into a watersports activity centre with seamless access to the aft lounge on the main deck. Uniquely, the upper level was designed as a self-contained apartment with balcony, bathroom and private lounge for the original owners, who lived on board for extended periods of time.

Double Haven is asking €27,000,000 with Feadship Resale.

Sapphire

Length: 50.5m
Builder: Trinity Yachts
Year: 2009

Delivered in 2009 to both an interior and exterior design courtesy of James McFarlane, Sapphire is best known for her "flexible" accommodation, able to sleep up to 20 guests in seven cabins. Other standout features include an owner’s cabin with sliding doors aft and a main deck "recreational room" which can be converted into a VIP cabin or an entertainment space. Her sundeck offers more lounging space, fitted also with a Jacuzzi, a bar and an al fresco dining table. Sapphire has certainly earned her badge as a world-class cruiser, having spent the past several years extensively travelling remote areas of Southeast Asia.

Victoria del Mar

Length: 50m
Builder: Delta
Year: 2006

Built in GRP by US yard Delta in 2006, Victoria Del Mar was designed in-house with an interior by Claudette Bonville Associates. She was refitted in 2018 and has accommodation for 14 guests in seven cabins. The king-sized master suite is located on the bridge deck aft and opens out onto a semi-private, fully enclosed aft deck with removable windows. Two VIP cabins are positioned on the main deck, while two doubles and two twin cabins can be found on the lower deck. The sundeck features an outdoor galley, a bar and a large HD cinema screen, setting the stage for the perfect al fresco cinema experience.

Victoria Del Mar is asking $19,895,000 with Northrop & Johnson.

Tsumat

Length: 50m
Builder: Trinity Yachts
Year: 2012

Tsumat will be on display at a substantially reduced new asking price, $9,000,000 less than when she joined the market. The yacht, with an aluminium hull and superstructure, was delivered by the US yard Trinity Yachts in 2012 to a design by Geoff Van Aller. Ramon Alonso created the interior that was most recently upgraded in 2023 in a "multi-million-dollar refit". The broker pointed out that Tsumat is the last of the Trinity 164 range.

Tsumat is now asking $17,499,000 with FGI Yacht Group.

Valinor

Length: 50m
Builder: Westport
Year: 2013

The 11th GRP hull of 14 of the Westport 164 model built, was designed throughout by Donald Starkey and has had only two owners since new. Naval architecture is by Taylor Olson and William Garden. The 492GT, ABS-classed yacht for sale has a top speed of 21 knots and cruises at 19.5 knots. Range is 3,000 nautical miles. She completed her 10-year survey in 2022.

Valinor is asking $28,950,000 with Northrop & Johnson.

Gigi

Length: 50m
Builder: Westport
Year: 2013

Built of GRP and delivered by the US yard Westport in 2010, the fully wheelchair-accessible yacht, designed throughout by Donald Starkey, was refitted in 2024, with new teak decks and soft furnishings added. She was repainted at Rybovich in 2020 and bridge electronics were replaced in 2021. Naval architecture for the Westport 164 model is by William Garden.

Gigi is asking $28,500,000 with Worth Avenue Yachts.

No Bad Ideas

Length: 48.8m
Builder: Trinity Yachts
Year: 2000

Delivered in 2000 by the US yard, the all-aluminium yacht No Bad Ideas underwent a two-year $20,000,000 refit, completed in 2024. "Every detail was carefully assessed and either replaced or renewed", according to the brokers, who also said she is "the most updated Trinity in existence". The yacht was designed by Setzer Yacht Architects with the interior refit completed by A La Mer. She features a fire pit in the forward seating area and a 10-person, glass-ended Jacuzzi on the flybridge, complete with a sit-up bar. The stern extension has created a "water level lounging space", along with another 10-person pool.

No Bad Ideas is asking $21,900,000 with Worth Avenue Yachts.

Berilda

Length: 47.1m
Builder: Feadship
Year: 2001

Berilda was built in 2001 by Dutch yard Feadship. The steel and aluminium yacht sports a beautiful, traditional interior by John Munford, complementing the exterior, which is classic De Voogt Feadship style. She was refitted from 2020 to 2022 when she had a full repaint. Berilda's interior boasts satin-finished mahogany panelling, "plush carpeting" and pale soft upholstery. The main saloon leads to a formal dining room forward while the bridge deck's lounge and bar open out to an al fresco dining table. Up on the sundeck, guests can watch the big screen television from the sit-up wet bar or cool off in the Jacuzzi forward, where there are ample sunpads.

Berilda is asking $17,950,000 with BR Marine Group and Camper & Nicholsons.

Focus

Length: 46.6m
Builder: North American Yachts
Year: 2002

Delivered in 2002 to a disabled client, Focus was designed by Luiz De Basto and has wheelchair access throughout. Her interior is typified by Ralph Lauren Home, with accommodation spanning five cabins including a bridge deck master cabin and private deck. Guests will enjoy the sundeck with its 270-degree observation lounge forward and a Jacuzzi and sun loungers aft – not to mention the wet bar, games table, entertainment centre and formal dining area.

Focus is asking $11,650,000 with Superyacht Sales & Charter.

Tanzanite

Length: 44.2m
Builder: Westship
Year: 2004

Tanzanite has a classic, raised pilothouse profile by Wesley Carr while Katia Bates and Innovative Creations are to thank for her rich, dark interiors. Accommodation is for a party of 10 guests in five cabins, comprising a full-beam master suite and four king-sized cabins, two of which are convertible to twins. All guest cabins also come with their own Jacuzzi bath. Commended by the broker for her “remarkable volume”, other key features include a beach club, a large hot tub and four bars suited for social gatherings. On the technical side, Tanzanite has a top speed of 21 knots and a cruising speed of 18.5 knots under twin MTU diesel engines.

Tanzanite is asking $9,900,000 with IYC.

Calliope

Length: 43.3m
Builder: Richmond Yachts
Year: 2007

Calliope was delivered by Canadian yard Richmond in 2007 and fully refitted in 2022. Continual upgrades have kept her in good condition throughout her life and she is a proven world traveller that has "cruised around the world on her own bottom", according to her broker. Her most recent refit focused on both aesthetic and functional changes. Her current owner, an experienced yachtsman, added a bulbous bow for improved seakeeping and fuel consumption, as well as making some improvements to her original Ron Holland design. She has had a $1,000,000 price reduction in time for FLIBS.

Calliope is asking $12,900,000 with Fraser and Northrop & Johnson.

Eros

Length: 37m
Builder: Custom Line
Year: 2019

Eros is a tri-deck Custom Line designed by Zuccon International Project in Italy, built of GRP to RINA class. Accommodation is provided for 10 guests in five cabins, including a full-beam, main deck master, with quarters for up to eight crew. Worth mentioning is the sundeck Jacuzzi with a full bar and the Williams 565 Jet Tender she carries. She has a top speed of 16 knots, cruising speed of 13.5 knots and a range of 2,800 nautical miles at 9 knots under twin 1,400hp MAN diesels. Upgraded in 2024, the 290GT yacht has completed her 5-year survey and is MCA compliant.

Eros is asking $13,795,000 with Hargrave Yachts