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Superyacht Spotlight: CONTIGO, The Yacht Behind Sanlorenzo’s 50Steel Vision
With the recent launch of the second 50Steel, attention aptly returns to the yacht that defined the series: CONTIGO. Delivered in 2024 as the inaugural 50Steel, and formerly known as ALMAX, she set a technical and architectural benchmark that continues to shape the 50-metre segment.
HAMPSHIRE and the New Currency of Yachting: Time
In today’s superyacht market, priorities are subtly shifting. Length and volume still matter, pedigree still commands respect, but increasingly a defining luxury is time. Few yachts capture this shift more convincingly than HAMPSHIRE. Fresh from an extensive yard period at Barcelona’s MB92 and having completed her 10-year Lloyd’s survey, the 66.25-metre yacht returns to the market offering both Northern European heritage and immediate readiness.
Sanlorenzo Hits World’s First and Largest 60-Yacht Charter Milestone
Sanlorenzo has reached a significant landmark in the superyacht market, with its monobrand charter fleet now surpassing 60 yachts: the first and largest of its kind in the industry.
Top 10 Yachting Trends Across the Industry for 2026
As the industry moves into 2026, yachting is being shaped less by excess and more by intention. Smarter technology, quieter operation and lifestyle-led design are now defining modern ownership, reflected across new builds, refits and charter preferences alike. Drawing on the most influential projects, companies and yachts of the past year, these are ten trends setting the tone ahead.
Charter Spotlight: Cecil Wright and a Year of Exceptional Yachts
For Cecil Wright & Partners, 2025 was a year of exploration, innovation, and no shortage of memorable launches. The brokerage has long been known for their quietly confident approach to luxury yachting, curating a fleet where every vessel tells its own story, and every charter feels personal.
Superyacht Spotlight: The Sensational KING BENJI
After a fully booked debut season, KING BENJI returned to the charter circuit in both style and confidence. Delivered by Dunya Yachts in 2024, the 47-metre explorer is already proving to be a standout in the charter market, combining long-range capability with a creative, guest-focused design.
A Lürssen Original Rehomed: MOON SAND
Delivered in 2021 and built to full custom standards, MOON SAND distils the presence and detailing of a much larger Lürssen into a 55.5-metre platform. Her profile, penned by Bannenberg & Rowell, nods to the legendary Carinthia VI while embracing expansive glazing and sculpted superstructure lines that emphasise light, space and connection to the sea.
KISMET and Her Spectacular Pools Return to London
The 122-metre KISMET, Lürssen’s gleaming six-deck masterpiece, has made a striking return to London, and once again, all eyes are on her pool. Moored along the River Thames near Tower Bridge, the yacht’s arrival has turned one of the world’s most recognisable skylines into the perfect backdrop for her defining feature: an infinity-edge pool that merges art, engineering, and pure indulgence.
MYS 2025: Cecil Wright on Project Solent and Discretion in Superyacht Brokerage
At the Monaco Yacht Show 2025, Superyachts.com had the privilege to sit down with Chris Cecil Wright, Founder and Broker of Cecil Wright, to discuss the pioneering 83-metre Feadship Project Solent and evolving dynamics in the superyacht brokerage world.
Feadship Icons HAMPSHIRE and LADY CHRISTINE Return to Market
Cecil Wright has announced the return of two standout Feadship yachts to the brokerage market: HAMPSHIRE and LADY CHRISTINE, each representing a distinct and highly customised expression of Northern European yacht building at its finest.
SEVEN SINS: Offering Sophisticated Charter Elegance with Cecil Wright
Cecil Wright has announced the arrival of SEVEN SINS to their central charter agency, a standout 52-metre Sanlorenzo that brings award-winning design and elegance to the brokerage’s exclusive portfolio. Launched in 2017, SEVEN SINS is widely regarded as a benchmark for contemporary luxury and technical ingenuity in the sub-500GT category.
Cecil Wright’s 3D Scanning: The Future of Superyacht Brokerage
While much of the superyacht world still leans on tradition, boutique brokerage Cecil Wright is embracing innovation. At the heart of their approach is advanced 3D scanning, technology that is not only modernising the buying experience but redefining how yachts are marketed and sold.
Cecil Wright & Partners Isn’t Just Selling Yachts, But Curating Legacies
Cecil Wright & Partners isn’t chasing trends in luxury yachting, they’re quietly setting the standard. With a razor-sharp focus on quality over quantity and an unrivaled passion for classic craftsmanship, this boutique brokerage is rewriting the rules on what it means to buy, sell, and charter the world’s most exclusive vessels.
A Deep Dive into the Innovative Yacht Pools of KISMET and MY UTOPIA IV
Superyacht pools have come a long way from their utilitarian origins. Today, they are dazzling centerpieces rather than just a place to cool off. The superyacht pool has become a canvas for design and engineering mastery. Modern trends include infinity edges, glass-bottom designs, and integrated lighting and sound systems. Among the finest examples are the pools aboard Lürssen’s 122-meter marvel KISMET and M/Y UTOPIA IV, a 62-metre yacht built by Rossinavi. These yachts redefine what it means to have a pool at sea, each offering unique features that set them apart.
Watch Now: Stunning New Footage of 122m KISMET Revealed
Representing the pinnacle of the luxury superyacht industry, Cecil Wright has revealed a stunning new video of Lürssen’s 122m masterpiece KISMET. Ranked as the 32nd largest yacht in the world on Superyachts.com’s Top 100 list, KISMET boasts an important presence within both the charter market as well as on the global superyacht stage.
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