From 30 October to 3 November, some of the biggest names in the industry will be showcasing their latest and greatest at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Over 20 yachts in the 50-metre-plus sector have been confirmed according to BOATPro, including builds from Lürssen, Abeking & Rasmussen and Tankoa. In anticipation of the event, BOAT spotlights the largest yachts attending...
Amaryllis
Length: 78.4m
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
The largest yacht to look out for this year is Abeking & Rasmussen’s 78.4-metre Amaryllis. Renowned for her suite of Art Deco interiors – designed by Reymond Langton – Amaryllis is a five-deck superyacht set to make an impression at the show. Amaryllis accommodates 12 guests across six cabins, including an owner's cabin with a clawfoot bed, lime marble en suite and 180-degree ocean views. Other highlights include a piano lounge, cinema suite and a beach club complete with a spa, sauna, steam room, plunge pool, and massage room. The yacht last benefitted from a major refit in 2019.
Casino Royale
Length: 72m
Builder: Tankoa Yachts
After exchanging its beige hull for an all-white exterior, Casino Royale is in fine form for viewings at Fort Lauderdale. Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini are responsible for the yacht's exterior and moody, contemporary-chic interiors. Standout features include the beach club, which is connected to a wellness hub complete with a Hammam and multiple fold-out terrace balconies. Light is filtered into the beach club through the glass-bottom pool found on the main deck. Casino Royale can accommodate up to 12 guests across six cabins, with further quarters for a crew of 18.
Amadeus
Length: 70.4 m
Builder: Neue Jadewerft
This 70.4-metre yacht was built in Germany by Neue Jadewerft and delivered in 2007 to a design by Reymond Langton. Since then, Amadeus has become a “world cruiser” after completing multiple global trips. With sprawling exterior decks, Amadeus offers built-in upholstered bench seating throughout, along with a large dining table and ample chairs and loungers for outdoor relaxation. Interior features include a private owner’s deck with a full-beam master cabin, lounge and exterior deck space, also fitted with a gymnasium and sauna. A crew of 23 looks after up to 14 guests in seven cabins.
Loon
Length: 67.5m
Builder: Icon Yachts
Delivered in 2010, Loon has embraced the social media spotlight and become one of the world's first "viral" superyachts. The raised pool is a standout feature, featuring panels of glass that filter light down to the beach club – which was extended considerably during a 2014 refit with Icon Yachts. Accommodation includes a main deck master suite with a private lounge, a VIP suite on the upper deck and lower deck cabins with direct beach club access. The exterior design is by British studio RWD, with interiors penned by Studio Linse.
Marguerite
Length: 60.1m
Builder: Lürssen
With an original design brief requesting a private owner’s area, a professional dive centre, hefty tender storage and the ability to cruise for 30 days at a time, Marguerite was designed with relaxation in mind. Built under the supervision of the Moran new construction team, Marguerite’s standout feature is the owner’s cabin, which spans two decks. This cabin includes an observation lounge, private foredeck access and a floating staircase leading to the upper deck study. The yacht is currently reaping the rewards of a full interior refit after a change in ownership at the end of 2021.
Moonstone
Length: 60m
Builder: Amels
Sold less than five months before her delivery, Moonstone is the second unit in the Amels 200 series and showcases a tri-deck exterior with lines courtesy of Tim Heywood. The yacht offers accommodation across six cabins, including a VIP on the bridge deck and a generous main deck owners’ suite with a balcony and Mongolian marble bathroom. Delivered in 2021 by the Dutch yard, her standout features include a sundeck Jacuzzi, gym and massage room. For certain buyers, the multi-beam sonar system and 3D ocean floor might be the yacht’s main appeal.
Bella Vita
Length: 60m
Builder: Lürssen
Constructed by the German shipyard Lürssen in 2010, Bella Vita has a sharp interior penned by Glade Johnson and lines designed by Espen Øino. She comes outfitted in handcrafted woods, with contrasting fabrics and clever lighting throughout. Her sundeck has a bar, lounge and Jacuzzi along with a fully equipped gymnasium with cardio machines and free weights. Other special features include a full disco with laser lights, DJ mixing decks and a smoke machine.
Unbridled
Length: 58.2m
Builder: Trinity Yachts
Unbridled was built by American yard Trinity Yachts and owes her design to Geoff Van Aller. The superyacht benefitted from a refit in 2019, whereby she had a full repaint and overhaul of interior furnishings. The yacht, which was launched in 2009, provides accommodation for up to 16 guests, including a full-beam master suite with a private study area, an adjacent convertible cabin and a large his-and-hers en suite bathroom. Standout features include a sky lounge which is a natural social hub with its games table, full bar and ample seating. Unbridled also offers an abundance of exterior spaces, including a Portuguese-style deck where guests can enjoy a refreshment whilst underway.
Skyfall
Length: 57.9m
Builder: Trinity Yachts
Skyfall was built by US-based shipyard Trinity Yachts in 2010, with a design by Geoff Van Aller. With a "brilliantly appointed" interior courtesy of Patrick Knowles, she offers a six-cabin layout, accommodating as many as 12 guests. A blend of woods – including Honduran mahogany, European maple burl and Australian Lacewood and Wenge – create a warm and rich interior feel. Skyfall showcases a large sundeck, fitted with a Jacuzzi and a separate plunge pool. Notably, the yacht comes with a touch-and-go helipad which doubles as a basketball court. The 771GT yacht has a range of 4,000 nautical miles, with her top speed being 18.5 knots.
W
Length: 57.6m
Builder: Feadship
Having chartered across the Bahamas, the Exuma Islands, the Abacos Islands and the Eleuthera Islands, W has earned her cruising stripes. Delivered as Larisa in 2013, the superyacht operated under the same owner until she was sold in 2019. She has British studio Bannenberg and Rowell to thank for her interiors, with additional touches added by A La Mer during the refit. Standout features include the full-beam owner’s cabin, fitted with a large bathtub, a spacious dressing area and a separate lounge area. The other four cabins lie on the lower deck, all equipped with entertainment centres and en suite bathroom facilities.
Starship
Length: 56.4m
Builder: Delta Marine
The star of Below Deck season nine, Starship – known during filming as Seanna – is also taking the stage at this year’s show. The 56.4-metre Delta Marine superyacht was built in two years to a design by Glade Johnson, with naval architecture by Doug Sharp. She has undergone several refits since but remains instantly recognisable thanks to her silvered hull. Starship can accommodate as many as 12 guests, alongside a crew of 11. Cabins and interior spaces are finished with dark wood panelling, soft furnishings, ornate chandeliers and gold features across all en suites.