Superyacht News
Worth Avenue Yachts tropical location in the mecca of Palm Beach provides ample foot traffic. With January being the “Season” in South Florida the increased traffic is a welcome advantage to retail stores along the high end shopping district known as Worth Avenue. Just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, it hosts some of the world’s most exclusive retailers, ranging from haute couture and fine jewelry to ready to wear and resort. Since 1980, when Saks Fifth Avenue first opened its doors as the original anchor store, 150 Worth has maintained its position as an unparalleled shopping destination. With the addition of Neiman Marcus in 2000 and the relocation of Louis Vuitton in 2001, 150 WORTH continues to offer a unique mix of tenants that cannot be found anywhere else.
Worth Avenue Yachts partnered with Aston Martin and Worth Magazine for an exclusive day of test drives. Featuring the new 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish, DB9 in Skyfall Silver and the V8 Vantage S with sophisticated engineering and artful design combined with exceptional performance and dynamism. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails by Nolet’s and cigars by Arturo Fuente were enjoyed on board M/Y ENCORE. ENCORE is a 150′ Trinity available for charter from $145,000 per week.
Each year, our charter team attends the Antigua Charter Yacht Show to personally view and gain knowledge of some of the amazing charter vessels that are available. This gives us the opportunity to get to know the condition of the yacht and meet/interview the captain and crew of the yachts. Chefs from around the globe prepare cuisine for us to experience with top-notch service from the crew. Below you will find a few of the charter yachts that we had the pleasure of being given first-class service.
From February 14th – 18th Collins Avenue in Miami Beach will be transformed into a yacht lovers paradise. From 41st to 51st Street the show is open to all that love aquatics. Miami is a great show to stroll along Collins Avenue and see the boats all lined up. This show is one of the few free shows, if you are interested in boarding the boats we suggest booking in advance. There is no better time to visit South Beach and pick out your next purchase or book your next vacation on one of the world’s most exclusive yachts.
Worth Avenue Yachts invites you to join us at the 28th annual international boat show in Palm Beach on March 21-24th. Palm Beach’s intimate setting provides easy access for guests to our yachts. Just across the bridge from Worth Avenue Yachts’ showroom, the show hosts over $350 million dollars worth of vessels and accessories. Take the sunny afternoon to browse the featured yachts and enjoy the local shops and restaurants along the way. The Palm Beach International Boat Show prides itself for being in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, a gorgeous setting for a day on the water.
Bring in the New Year with a Luxury Caribbean vacation! The Caribbean is the hot spot for luxury charters. The diversity of the islands coupled with the serene turquoise waters make it the perfect getaway. Worth Avenue Yachts charter professionals have created exotic itineraries to entice a wide range of friends and family. From world renowned chefs, professional water toy experts to the perfect massage therapist, Worth can provide all the amenities for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.
Worth Avenue Yachts is proud to announce the sale of the 130′ Westport SOVEREIGN. Worth Avenue Yachts would like to thank Bryan Long from Westport Yacht Sales for representing the buyer in this transaction.
Worth Avenue Yachts is proud to announce our sale of the 180′ HARBOUR ISLAND. Worth Avenue Yachts partner, Michael Mahan, represented both the buyer and the seller in this transaction. The stunning Newcastle, super-yacht sale further strengthens our thriving company. In addition to the sale of HARBOUR ISLAND, Worth took in the trade of the 2008, 130′ Westport SOVEREIGN, which was sold to another buyer and closed on the same day. Both Worth and Ocean Independence would like to thank all those who promoted and presented HARBOUR ISLAND over the past 5 months.
There is no doubt that results have overcome any expectations: in terms of sales, brand awareness and recognization, by the market of our efforts to build the best quality possible. Cannes and Fort Lauderdale Boat Shows have been incredible: I really want to take this occasion to express my gratitude to all the ones who have come to visit us onboard M/Y Percheron and who have appreciated what we do.
CUOR DI LEONE
Worth Avenue Yachts is delighted to join Ocean Independence as the Joint Central Agents for CUOR DI LEONE. One of Benetti’s highly successful Golden Bay series, she underwent an extensive refit in 2010/11 at a cost of 4 Million USD. Work included full repaint, new generators, new carpets throughout and much more. See spec for full details of work undertaken. In absolutely gorgeous condition, she has benefited from a generous budget, but now is actively for sale with a serious seller.
The 2013 Antibes Yacht Show opens the season in the Mediterranean. From April 18th – 21st the pre-season market of yachts primarily 20m and above are on display for purchase. The show also offers a unique opportunity to book your dream private yacht vacation for the upcoming summer season.
Spend a Caribbean holiday in luxury with your friends and family. Let the crew of motor yacht “Encore” handle everything. You are picked up at the airport and whisked off to the waiting yacht where an award-winning chef and friendly interior staff look after your every need. When you are ready for some entertainment, Captain Roy and his crew will show you the best the Virgin Islands have to offer!
Worth Avenue Yachts was honored to have been part of such a great community effort. Thank you to AIM Media and the yachting community for coming together in an effort to support the residents of Long Beach, New York.
The event also helped to bring a lot of much needed love and attention from news sources from all around the country. Check out some of the stories:
The Bahamas rank as one of the world`s great luxury yacht Charter areas, offering everything you could imagine for a Luxury Vacation Holiday. Amazing snorkeling, diving and marine life, hundreds of islands to explore, secluded beaches, world class resorts, shopping, cuisine, and of course superb tropical weather nearly all year round. These islands truly offer it all.
Harbor Beach was the scene this year at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Featured yacht, ESSENCE OF CAYMAN, was a perfect fit for the star-studded event on Thursday, October 25th. The evening was organized by Worth Avenue Yachts in conjunction with Rolls-Royce Motorcars, NetJets, Premier Estate Properties, Seaworthy Insurance and Willis. Feature Yacht; ESSENCE OF CAYMAN 85′ Vicem (25.9m) 2006
PERCHERON was put to the test in the tropical storm conditions of her first Transatlantic voyage. If you didn’t have the opportunity to catch up with this magnificent vessel at FLIBS please join Worth Avenue Yachts and CdM at the Miami Boat Show in February.
Worth Avenue Yachts would like to welcome you to visit us at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show Oct 25-29, 2012. We have an incredible line up of yachts on display for your inspection. Located on the Hall Of Fame Dock, WORTH will have on display
Worth Avenue Yachts and Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche are proud to announce the delivery of the second Darwin Class 86’, a 26-metre Explorer vessel in steel and aluminum built by Cantiere delle Marche and designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec. “PERCHERON”: will be make her US debut at the Ft Lauderdale Boat Show in October. PERCHERON is presently located in Gibraltar making ready to do her first nonstop Atlantic crossing on her own bottom.
HARBOUR ISLAND the 2011 New Castle 55m is making her first European Boat Show debut. HARBOUR ISLAND is a truly magnificent yacht whose build quality rivals that of any Northern European pedigree shipyard. She was built by an experienced yachtsman who made sure the build included every opportunity to be successful by providing the finest supervision, engineering, design, time and quality available today.
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, the 2011 Benetti 61 meter, is making her first European Boat Show debut. Delivered in January 2012, this stunning 61m Benetti features a signature Evan K Marshall interior comprising of two panoramic master suites and four guest staterooms. Guest elevators to all decks, a full beam sky lounge and vast open and shaded deck spaces.
Worth Avenue Yacht’s new central listing. HARBOUR ISLAND, 2011 55m (180’) NewCastle. HARBOUR ISLAND is a truly magnificent yacht whose build quality would rival that of any Northern European pedigree shipyard. She was built by an experienced yachtsman who made sure the build had every opportunity to be successful with the finest supervision, engineering, design, time and quality available today. Time of build was of no concern, quality took priority. The owner spared no cost in getting the vessel perfect before offering her to the market.
The first Darwin 86 destined for the Americas was recently launched at Cantiere delle Marche in Ancona for a client of Worth Avenue Yachts. ‘Percheron’ which is built to the highest standards available in the industry today will cruise the Mediterranean before heading to Florida on her own bottom for her US debut at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2012. Darwin 86 # 3 is available for delivery in 12 months.
Worth Avenue Yachts’ client takes delivery of his new 60m Mega Yacht “ARETI”. “ARETI” has a stunning Patrick Knowles designed interior with an unique master deck and private veranda. Spacious throughout with huge deck space that includes a sundeck with helicopter pad, gym, spa and sauna. All the amenities aboard one could possibly want including an elevator. “ARETI” will leave soon for her maiden cruise to the Med.
The spectacular new Mega Yacht Harbour Island will be the host as the Rendezvous in Monaco returns to the Principality this coming June, bringing four days of yachting fun to superyacht owners in Europe’s most glamorous yachting destination.