Navi news

Dufour Yachts has reached a significant milestone in the global maritime industry as two of its latest models, the Dufour 48 and the Dufour 54, have been officially nominated for the prestigious Boat of the Year 2026 award by the renowned American magazine Cruising World. This announcement, highlighted in the official news from Dufour Yachts, underscores the brand's successful expansion from European markets to international acclaim, setting a new benchmark for modern cruising.

Ferrari is taking its performance philosophy beyond the racetrack with Hypersail, a radical new sailing project that brings the company’s engineering culture into the world of offshore yacht racing.

Aquila Catamarans has strengthened its position in both the power and sailing multihull markets after receiving two major industry awards for its latest models.

The Targa 47 line has been expanded with two new models, each designed to offer a distinct take on performance cruising and life on the water.

Mangusta has officially launched the first GranSport 34, with the new model touching the water on 8 April at Overmarine’s shipyard in Viareggio. The debut marks the arrival of a new generation in the GranSport family, building on the strong reputation of the GranSport 33, a model that has already achieved multiple awards and seen 12 deliveries to date.

A new 60-metre motor yacht concept from Wānaka, New Zealand, is bringing an automotive mindset to the world of superyacht design. Named Karros, the project draws its identity from the ancient Gaulish word for “wheeled vehicle,” a fitting reference for a yacht shaped by the principles of car design rather than traditional naval styling.

Aquila has made a strong impression ahead of the 2026 Yacht Style Awards, with four of its catamarans nominated across multiple categories. The shortlisted models are the Aquila 36 Molokai, Aquila 45 Sport, Aquila 46 Yacht, and Aquila 50 Sail. The winners are set to be revealed on April 22 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore, just before the Singapore Yachting Festival begins.

Antonini Navi marked a major milestone at the end of March with the launch of the 34-metre Seamore 34, the first yacht completed at its shipyard in La Spezia.
The fully custom steel superyacht represents an important step for the Italian builder as it enters the competitive sub-500 GT segment, an area traditionally led by established Italian and Northern European yards.

Sunreef Yachts has announced that tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz is joining its distinguished circle of yacht owners.
The Spanish star has commissioned a bespoke Sunreef ULTIMA 88, stepping into the luxury yachting scene with one of the shipyard’s newest high-end catamaran models.

Amels and Xplorer have earned distinguished recognition on the global yachting stage, with four exceptional yachts selected as finalists for the 2026 World Superyacht Awards, one of the most coveted honours in the luxury yacht industry.

ISA Yachts has introduced the Blade 70-metre, a new concept that also signals the beginning of a strategic collaboration with Lobanov Design, the studio headed by Igor Lobanov and widely recognised for its bold, sculptural interpretation of contemporary yacht styling.

Fountaine Pajot has drawn fresh international attention after three of its latest sailing catamarans — the FP41, FP44 and FP55 — were shortlisted for the Boat of the Year 2026 awards, presented by the US publication Cruising World.

Royal Huisman has reached a significant stage in the construction of its latest superyacht, as the yard prepares to turn the hull of Project 412 at its Vollenhove shipyard. The operation marks one of the most important phases in the build of the new 81-metre sailing yacht, following the Dutch builder’s announcement of the XXL commission last year.

With the debut of the Filippetti F130, the Italian shipyard expands its Flybridge range into a new dimension, blending advanced engineering with the enduring heritage of Italian yacht building.

Since its debut in 2022, the Aura 51 has become one of the most influential models in the 50-foot sailing catamaran category, recognized for its versatility and ability to support a wide range of cruising plans. Building on this strong foundation, Fountaine Pajot has introduced the FP51, an updated evolution that brings the model fully in line with the brand’s newest generation of sailing catamarans. While preserving the features that made the original concept so popular, the FP51 incorporates refinements in design, onboard systems, and layout to reflect modern expectations of comfort and usability at sea.