Author: Douglas McFarlane

From the glamorous harbours of St Barts to the secluded islands of the Grenadines, the Caribbean offers some of the world’s finest winter cruising. For the 2026/27 season, Lomond Yachts explores five exceptional superyachts, each offering a very different interpretation of life at sea. As the Mediterranean yachting season draws to a close and temperatures […]

Artificial intelligence is transforming how yachts are discovered, researched and compared. Buyers can now explore the global market, analyse specifications, compare prices and estimate ownership costs in seconds. What once required hours of research is becoming instantly accessible. But finding a yacht and successfully buying one are very different things. When a transaction involves millions […]

From magnificent Feadship superyachts to the latest innovations from leading international shipyards, Fort Lauderdale prepares to welcome an extraordinary collection of luxury vessels for five days of discovery, design and opportunity. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show returns from 28 October to 1 November 2026, bringing together an exceptional collection of luxury yachts, superyachts and […]

From Lionel Messi and Sunreef to pioneering electric propulsion and the extraordinary SilverYachts REDUCE, luxury catamarans are attracting a new generation of discerning yacht owners. For decades, luxury yachting has been dominated by elegant monohulls, with length and profile traditionally defining a superyacht’s presence. Today, luxury catamarans are bringing an exciting new dimension to the […]

British craftsmanship, Italian glamour or American innovation? Choosing between three distinctive names in luxury motor boating is far more complicated than deciding which looks best in the marina. Recently, I found myself considering three rather different boatbuilders: Cockwells, Riva and Hinckley. Each has a compelling story, a recognisable design philosophy and a loyal following. Each […]

Where guests once relaxed in a beach club and spa, divers now prepare for underwater exploration beside a six person decompression chamber. Above them, powerful cranes handle a fleet of tenders, while guests and crew gather around the same dining tables. Draak’s transformation reaches into almost every aspect of life aboard. Previously known as Equanimity […]

From 111-metre Oceanco Leviathan to solar-electric Sunreef catamarans, high-performance sailing yachts and a new generation of sub-500 GT motor yachts, Monaco demonstrated just how many different answers there are to one deceptively simple question: what does freedom on the water look like? Every year I leave the Monaco Yacht Show thinking it cannot possibly get […]

Tomorrow morning, Port Hercule once again becomes the centre of the superyacht world as the Monaco Yacht Show opens for its 35th edition. From 23 to 26 September, around 120 superyachts are expected to gather in Monaco, including many yachts delivered during 2026. For buyers, that concentration is what continues to make Monaco different from […]

Sunreef Yachts has built its reputation by challenging conventional ideas about what a multihull can be. With the Sunreef 88 ULTIMA, the shipyard pushes that philosophy in a new direction, combining the performance characteristics traditionally associated with monohulls with the volume, stability and lifestyle advantages of a catamaran. At 26.8 metres, the 88 ULTIMA is […]

For buyers at the upper end of the superyacht market, one commodity has become almost as valuable as the yacht itself. Time. A fully custom 60, 70 or 80 metre yacht can take years to design, engineer and construct. By the time the yacht reaches the water, an owner’s circumstances, tastes and even intended cruising […]