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The 61st Antigua Charter Yacht Show is about to start. It was established in 1961, and celebrated its diamond jubilee in 2021. Set in the historic surroundings of Nelson’s Dockyard Antigua, the show attracts attendees from North America, Europe, and the Caribbean islands. The six-day schedule includes numerous network opportunities organized via the dedicated Hospitality Desk. Charter Yacht viewings are made directly with yacht teams, often with advance bookings. Showcasing the world’s finest Charter Yachts, the Antigua Yacht Charter Show attracts about sixty attending yachts, ranging from under 15m to 70m and over. Let's take a look at the finest superyachts, who will attend the Show from 4–9 December.Christina O99.06mCanadian VickersThe truly iconic superyacht was built by Canadian Vickers in 1943. She was first owned by the Canadian government as a WWII frigate, then bought by Aristotle Onassis in 1954. After that she was under different owners, including an Irish bank teamed up with Greek investors and had witnessed some of the most iconic events over the last century. She had her last refit in 2022 and remains the perfect setting for cruise in style and comfort. Christina O can accommodate 34 guests across 17 staterooms. She is available for charter with Morley Yachts from EUR700,00 per week. Faith96.55mFeadshipThe award-winning Faith was launched by Feadship in 2017 and received the World Superyacht Award for the motor yacht in 2018. She features a games deck and helicopter landing pad with a hanger below for a Bell 429 WLG helicopter. She has a revolutionary swimming pool made of glass panels that also form the ceiling of the beach club below. The Faith features exterior design by RWD, her interior was made also by RWD. The naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. She can accommodate 14 guests and 26 crew members. Lady E74.37mAmelsLady E was launched in 2006 by Amels and went into rebuild in 2020. Refitted and extended by 6m, she sports a spacious new beach club. She features the BBQ deck with a new large hammam, a heated pool, a climate controlled gym and a beauty salon. 12 guests can be accommodated across six cabins. She is available for charter with Burgess from USD665,000 per week.Coral Ocean72.54mLürssen Coral Ocean (previously known as Coral Island), was built in 1994 and became one of the yard’s largest projects at the time and she was built to the designs of the late Jon Bannenberg, the convention breaking legendary Australian designer who is universally acknowledged as the godfather of modern yacht design. Following the change of ownership in 2019, Coral Ocean underwent an extensive refit, which was completed in 2022. Coral Ocean can accommodate 12 guests across seven cabins. Coral Ocean is available for charter with Ahoy Club. Her rate starts from EUR650,000 per week. Sherakhan69.49mA. Vuijk & ZonenThe 70 meter motor yacht Sherakhan can host 26 guests across 13 cabins. She was built in 1966 as a merchant navy training vessel by A. Vuijk & Zonen and was rebuilt in 2005. In 2022 Sherakhan had an extensive refit to elevate her into a high-tech yacht with new luxury amenities. She offers a choice of guest deck areas, from the generous wicker seating on the main deck or several loungers on the large foredeck to the stellar sundeck with a hot tub, wet bar and barbecue, dining tables and multiple sun loungers. The yacht is available for charter with Y.CO. Her rate starts from USD485,000 per week.Triumph65.23mBenettiThe 65m Triumph was delivered by Benetti in 2021 and was named after the owner’s motorcycle collection. She is constructed in steel and aluminum and designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta. Green & Mingarelli Design arranged the elegant interiors and many furnishing details, closely following the direction of the Benetti Interior Style Department. Triumph spreads across six decks and her guests can enjoy exterior terraces and verandahs, plus an open sundeck with a lounge and hot tub. Triumph can accommodate up to 12 guests and 15 crew on board. Triumph is available for charter with Royal Yacht International with a weekly charter rate starting from EUR650,000Illusion64.92mHeesenIllusion was delivered by Heesen in 2013 and fresh from a full refurbishment in 2019. Her fresh modern interior was made by the Bannenberg & Rowell design team. Yacht has a 106 sq. m sun deck with two lounge areas, and a large hot tub with sun pads aft. She also features a spacious air-conditioned beach club with fully equipped bar, sauna, day head and shower. She welcomes 12 guests in six double cabins, a full-beam master suite on the main deck with study and full-height glass sliding doors opening onto a private breakfast balcony to starboard, a VIP suite on the bridge deck and four lower deck double cabins. Illusion is available for charter with Royal Yacht International with a weekly charter rate starting from USD 462,000.Come Together60mDamen YachtingFirst Amels 60 Limited Editions superyacht was launched in Vlissingen earlier this year. Come Together features contemporary exterior design by the Monaco-based studio Espen Oeino International. She was built on Amels’ new ultra-efficient hull and features a metallic 'pebble' gray hull, and a superstructure in Matterhorn white and 'super jet black’. Bespoke interiors were created by Winch Design and features a warm palette, smooth edges, brushed finishes and a contemporary selection of furniture. The superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms. Come Together is available for charter with Y.CO. with a weekly charter rate starting from USD 450,000.Credits: Antigua Yacht Show; Yacht Harbour archive

The British studio AB Yacht Design and Naval Architecture studio presented a 60-meter sportfisher superyacht concept which was named Project Canyon.It is a 60-meter long ultra-luxury, adventure focused sportfisher yacht. The exterior design is characterized by smooth lines and clear volumes, with just the tower betraying the mission of the yacht. She has been made for an owner who would enjoy more being on a 24 meter motor yacht rather than any typical 60 meters superyacht. The lifestyle of such an individual is depicted in every aspect onboard. The main aim of the concept is to let the owner and the guests experience the privilege of being really close to the sea, but with the comfort, amenities and space missing from a smaller yacht.Project Canyon can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins and features a pool, a wet bar, an open-air cinema and a 5.15-meter WilliamJet Rescue Tender.The sportfisher will be able to reach a top speed of 22 knots. AB Yacht Design and Naval Architecture was founded in 2018 by Aristotelis Betsis. Aristotelis has graduated from the University of Strathclyde with the degree of Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture. In 2018 and 2020 he had been shortlisted as a finalist at the Young Designer of the Year Award, organized by Boat International and Oceanco. Credits: AB Yacht Design and Naval Architecture

The 48.8-meter superyacht EIV sold by Allied Marine broker Dean Anthony representing the buyer and seller with the help of co-listing broker Kevin Bonnie of IYC Yachts.EIV was built and delivered by Rossinavi in 2020 for an American client. She has an aluminum hull and aluminum superstructure. The 498 GT vessel’s exterior and interior was made by Enrico Gobbi’s Team for Design, while her naval architecture was made by Rossinavi and Arrabito Naval Architects. She can accommodate 10 guests between five well-appointed cabins. She features contemporary interiors, with fabrics from Hermès, Rubelli and Armani Casa. Accents come in onyx, leather and bronzed brass metals.She also features a spacious lower deck swim platform, a hot tub on the foredeck, and a circular alfresco dining table at the aft. She is powered by MTU engines of 2600 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 19 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. EIV's maximum range is 3600 nautical miles at 10 knots. Rossinavi is an Italian manufacturer of custom steel and aluminium superyachts 28m in size and larger. The Rossi shipyard was founded in 1970s and is located in Viareggio.Credits: Yacht Harbour archive

In September the 88 meter Maltese Falcon started a major refit at Lusben yard. The work will be continued in May 2023, so the yacht can join Burgess charter fleet for the summer season.Maltese Falcon is an iconic vessel, which was launched by Perini Navi in 2006 and designed by Ken Freivokh Design. She can accommodate 12 guests across six cabins. In 2023 she will get a new 10 sq. m pool, modification will be done on the flybridge deck, and a new deck will be added in the tender bay area. The area for accommodating also will be changed, including the master and VIP suites. The table will be replaced with the new one at the dining area. Maltese Falcon is one of the most recognizable yachts in the world and very popular among charter clients. Credits: Burgess; Yacht Harbour archive

Roman Shipyard Canados announced that the new Gladiator 493 Grand is getting ready for testing. She is expected to reach a top speed of more than 50 knots. The Gladiator 493 Grand’s design offers a modern classic appeal and comfortable interiors. She comes with a deep swimming platform which, as an option, can be converted into hydraulic swimming or boarding stairs. The aft deck sun pad is generous, and hides a garage and the helm station is protected by a laminated glass windshield. The fore deck offers the exact same setup as the 431 WA with its gigantic sun pad and chaise lounge.The interior comes with two cabins and two baths. Located in Ostia, just 7 km from Rome Airport, the iconic Rome based Canados shipyard was founded in 1946 and has successfully delivered over 850 yachts in sizes up to 43 meters. Canados produces 3 product lines, Canados, Gladiator and Oceanic. Canados 80,000 sq. m waterfront facility is located at the mouth of the River, 500 meter from the sea. Credits: Canados