Elite Traveler Spring 2020

DISCOVER

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Yachts by Ellie Brade

Game changer

A diesel-electric Azipod propulsion system can hold Artefact ’s position without needing to drop anchor — protecting sensitive ocean floors. The clever use of glass has helped create a truly unique profile, with radically mismatched windows. With the highest glass ratio of any yacht of her size, a floor-to-ceiling central glass section has 7,965 sq ft of curved glasswork that weighs an incredible 60 tons! A wide variety of guest spaces span her many decks, with numerous alfresco dining areas, a Jacuzzi, impressive storage capacity for tenders and toys, and a refined interior with high ceilings. Designed to maximize the long-term on-board comfort of her guests, Artefact ’s many assets include a full cinema, beauty salon and gym. nobiskrug.com

Last year saw a dazzling array of brand-new superyachts hit the water for the first time, and one of the most head-turning was the 262-ft Artefact , built in Germany by Nobiskrug and designed by Gregory C Marshall with an interior by Reymond Langton Design. Artefact is notable for a number of reasons, not the least of which is her advanced hybrid technology, striking exterior design and the fact that she is the biggest-volume yacht of her size in the world. The owner’s brief was to create a yacht that blended environmental responsibility, innovative features and high comfort levels, and the design team more than delivered. Her build team pushed the boundaries of yacht design, and rightly describe her as a ‘game changer.’ Key features include the combined use of solar panels and a battery storage system that ensure the yacht can operate with no engines for windows of time.

TAKE TWO// CHARTER YACHTS

Two of the best new charter yachts on the market deliver fresh, exciting looks and a host of appealing features —perfect for ticking off a bucket-list destination in unbeatable style Bold

The Beast Built in New Zealand in 2019, with her distinctive camo paint job and a 42-ft fishing boat on the back, the 129-ft The Beast is hard to miss. Pairing a stylish, modern interior with large outdoor spaces that include a popular restaurant-style teppanyaki barbecue on the upper deck, The Beast delivers adventure with a side of luxurious living. She is available in the South Pacific, with America’s Cup charter availability. From $225,000 per week, 37southyachtcharter.com

Bold, with her Espen Oeino exterior, boasts impressive and efficient technologies, aggressive styling and voluminous spaces. Standout features on the 279-ft yacht include an eight-person Jacuzzi, disco space, outdoor cinema and winter garden. Her 12 guests can enjoy her stylish design, with opulent materials and floor-to-ceiling windows for enjoying unrivaled views. Arrive in style via Bold ’s helipad. From $1.05m per week, hillrobinson.com

Photos Francisco Martinez Photography, Guillaume Plisson