Kinship

Behind the scenes with the families and friends who have experienced the good life together on board.

The house that Ak built

The house that Ak built

By Charlotte Thomas | 10 February 2022

When Vural Ak fell in love with a partially constructed yacht project, he saw a chance to build his dream – and an entire shipyard was born.

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Superyachts made for sharing

Superyachts made for sharing

By Charlotte Thomas | 4 January 2022

From beach clubs to radical new flybridge designs, the outside areas of superyachts are evolving – and the result is increasingly spectacular spaces for all the family to enjoy.

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Diving headfirst into the superyacht life

Diving headfirst into the superyacht life

By Dominique Afacan | 29 September 2021

Entrepreneur Carolyn Aronson didn’t grow up around yachts, but she’s making up for lost time

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A yacht for every taste

A yacht for every taste

By Dominique Afacan | 13 July 2021

The most fundamental of choices in the world of superyachts – to motor or to sail

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The Great Escape

The Great Escape

By Charlotte Thomas | 12 June 2021

The idea of carpe diem – seizing the day – has never had more resonance. It is perhaps one reason for a growing boom in yacht sales as people look to embrace the sheer pleasure of being on the ocean after a torrid year.

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A classic yacht built for timeless adventure

A classic yacht built for timeless adventure

By Julia Zaltzman | 17 May 2021

The owner of Iduna on the superyacht that has enriched his family life.

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A passion for superyachting

A passion for superyachting

By Julia Zaltzman | 27 April 2021

Far-flung destinations, exquisite craftsmanship and family adventures to remember forever – is it any wonder these owners have fallen in love with the superyacht life?

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A superyacht with siblings at the helm

A superyacht with siblings at the helm

By Dominique Afacan | 8 February 2021

When a brother and sister chartered traditional phinisi boat Dunia Baru back in 2017, they never imagined that they would end up owning it.

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Top five... ways to enjoy a festive family charter

Top five... ways to enjoy a festive family charter

By Julia Zaltzman | 7 December 2020

Superyachts might bring to mind sunny beaches and summer holidays, but many families find that charters really come into their own over the festive period.

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