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Dubai International Boat Show will shift its annual schedule from April to November starting in 2026, organizers have announced. The 2026 edition will take place 25–29 November at Dubai Harbour.

Damen Yachting has delivered ALVA, the latest yacht in the Amels 60 Limited Editions series, following a naming ceremony at its Vlissingen City shipyard.

The 966 GT motor yacht Grand Rusalina, built in 2006 by Trinity Yachts, is currently undergoing a major refit at Reviva Refit.

Unveiled at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show, the Mangusta GranSport 38 marks the latest evolution from Overmarine Group. Measuring 37.58 metres, the model completes the GranSport line while introducing a refined approach to spatial design through a dual asymmetrical layout.

A very surprising yacht news took place at Euro Weekly News: “I’ll sell my yacht share for just €1!” Stranded superyacht drama unfolds off Mallorca’s coast.

Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, is offering his 65 meter (213-feet) superyacht Regina D’Italia for sale and charter. The superyacht is available for €54 million and can also be chartered from €480,000 per week.

Several high-profile yacht owners are mentioned in Epstein files. Being referenced does not imply wrongdoing; most mentions reflect social, business, or philanthropic contact.

Saudi Arabia is weighing plans to extend its premium residency programme to superyacht owners, a move aimed at attracting ultra-wealthy visitors and encouraging longer stays at the kingdom’s emerging luxury Red Sea resorts under Vision 2030.

The builder of the superyacht Bayesian has filed a €456m (£399m) lawsuit against the widow of British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch, claiming the fatal sinking of the vessel in 2024 caused a catastrophic collapse in its business. ( Cover Photo: Simon Westwood from Vesselfinder.)

Larry Ellison, the billionaire co-founder of Oracle, once had to change the name of his superyacht because of a surprising and embarrassing mistake.Years later, the story resurfaced on social media.

The video, taken by Davide Cesaro, quickly spread across yacht media, as the combination of a Formula 1 car and a superyacht brought together two well-known symbols of luxury.

People are often drawn to superyachts with a story. In the superyacht market, value is not always defined by size, age, or onboard amenities. In some cases, who built the yacht—and whether that shipyard still builds yachts—can matter more.

Mengi Yay Shipyard has begun Project R15, a comprehensive refit of M/Y Mirabella, currently underway at Reviva Refit by Mengi Yay in Istanbul.

The 2025 Sydney–Hobart Yacht Race proved exactly that, as a minor rule breach in the closing miles cost BNC a historic overall victory.

When a yacht broker and a client fall in love, the result can be more than a successful sale—it can be a superyacht with a story. Photo @marino_teobaldo