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The biggest yachts to look out for at the 2025 St Barths Bucket

11 March 2025 • Written by Dea Jusufi

The epicentre of Caribbean superyacht racing, St Barths always brings an impressive array of superyacht spectators in tow. In the final days leading up to the 2025 St Barths Bucket (13-16 March), BOAT rounds up the largest yachts seen pulling into Gustavia for the famed regatta, beginning with the world's second-largest sailing yacht.

Black Pearl

Builder: Oceanco
Length: 106.7m

Shadowed only by Koru at 127 metres, the world's second largest sailing yacht Black Pearl took the industry by storm following her delivery in 2018. It's only fitting that she came with the world's largest Dynarig (at the time), set over three towering carbon masts that can propel the sailing yacht to a maximum speed of 20 knots. Last year, Black Pearl hit the headlines with the reveal of her previously unseen interiors, complete with silk and gold detailing in the style of King Louis XVI. Her layout is also unconventional, with the owner placing emphasis on the main saloon and a huge private study, rather than his cabin, which is situated on the lower deck.

Moonrise

Credit: Compass Tenders

Builder: Feadship
Length: 99.9m

Another record-breaker, Moonrise was the largest superyacht ever built in the Netherlands at the time of her launch. She's remained fairly private since 2020, though her "sensual" lines by Studio De Voogt, roomy 15.5-metre beam and helipad make for a striking sight wherever she cruises. The judges of the World Superyacht Awards were also allowed a peek on board – including at her contemporary Rémi Tessier interiors – which led to Moonrise clinching a win in her size category at the 2021 edition. According to BOATPro, she has arrived in Gustavia for the Bucket following an extended stay in Puerto Rico.

HBC

Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Length: 85.7m

A vivid bi-colour exterior – tri-colour if you include the pop of yellow at the waterline – is what sets HBC apart. The superyacht has been continuously improved throughout her life, including a four-million-euro refit in 2022 (which resulted in brand-new interiors from British studio Winch Design) and 2020 works that involved a seven-metre hull extension and a new glass-bottom swimming pool. The latter is flanked by a large swim platform, sunloungers and fold-down balconies – the perfect spot to soak in some Caribbean sunshine.

Obsidian

Builder: Feadship
Length: 84.2m

The first in Feadship's new generation of reduced-emission vessels, Obsidian will be another eye-catching addition to this year's Bucket. Her glinting, futuristic exterior is by British studio RWD in collaboration with MONK Design, with a cutting-edge underwater lounge to match. The brief for Obsidian was to be more energy efficient and emit less carbon than Feadship’s first hybrid yacht, the 83.5-metre Savannah, which launched in 2015. And Obsidian delivers, with 4.5 times more electrical storage capacity than the earlier build.

Alfa Nero

Builder: Oceanco
Length: 81.3m

What's more iconic than Alfa Nero's aft deck pool? Surrounded by sunloungers and a sit-up bar, the 12-metre novelty can be raised to form a helipad or dance floor – a feature that was especially impressive when the yacht was delivered in 2007. Her design team is predominantly Italian, with Nuvolari Lenard responsible for her exterior and Alberto Pinto her "pop-art-deco" interiors. The superyacht made a triumphant return to the charter market last year and seems to be a fan of St Barths, having been spotted in the area for the latest New Years' festivities.

Go

Builder: Turquoise Yachts
Length: 77m

Ordered by a first-time owner, Go was a bold project in scope and design. The Turkish yard had already begun building what would become its new flagship before the owner stepped in to add some custom interior touches. This included turquoise enamelling, a glass-blown Dale Chihuly sculpture and 10 tonnes of mirror-polished steel – the latter being so heavy that Turquoise had to re-engineer the yacht to accommodate. Her distinctive, sweeping exterior is by London-based H2 Yacht Design, with her hull painted a conspicious (and punny) shade of "Island Turquoise".

Utopia IV

Builder: Rossinavi
Length: 63m

Utopia IV is yet another World Superyacht Award winner attending this year's St Barths Bucket, having won her size category in 2019. The judges called her a "thrilling vessel" with "understated interiors", which incorporate brands such as Armani and Hermes throughout the living spaces. Other highlights include a 70-square-metre beach club, three spa pools, a touch-and-go helipad and an owner's suite with a private six-metre terrace. This year, she joined the market for the first time since her launch in 2018.

Firebird

Builder: Feadship
Length: 69.5m

Delivered in 2007, Firebird is every bit the classic Feadship – on the outside. But those who step on board will see the eccentric fruits of her 2023 refit, including a huge terracotta bubble-like sofa, a showpiece marble bar and a reconfigured split-level master suite with an office space. Firebird accommodates up to 12 guests and has a longstanding crew of 19 who have a whole host of entertainment up their sleeves, including a personal trainer and yoga instructor. It's no wonder she was recently selected as BOAT International's charter yacht of the week.