If you’re in the market for a luxury yacht, you may want to check out the 29th annual Yachts Miami Beach show, which takes place from February 16 to 20. The in-water-only display of new and preowned vessels covers more than 1.2 million square feet of space with the world's most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world's foremost custom boat builders. Here are the biggest and the best—and, in ascending order, the most expensive, according to Show Management, the producer of the event.
10. Swedeship 173
Passion
Cost: $11,950,000
Passion is one of the most sought after, successful charter yachts in the world. Her comfortable accommodations for 12 guests, excellent outdoor spaces and reliability combine to create a floating haven boasting a successful charter business. She was completely rebuilt in 2003 and subsequently received major refits in 2008-2009. Her new owners can also inherit a reliable, successful charter business—she has significant upcoming charters that can be included with the sale of the yacht, should her new owner wish to continue her charter success.
9. Trinity 164
Mia Elise
Cost: $19,999,999
The stunning, 164-foot Mia Elise is built for a very experienced yachtsman who is very keen on detail. She is in turn-key cruising condition following a recent comprehensive refit that included a full paint job. This work helps to reinforce Mia Elise as arguably one of the most impressive and high quality Trinity yachts ever built. Her beautiful Patrick Knowles interior provides luxurious accommodation for up to 12 guests in six cabins.
8. Feadship 180
Huntress II
Cost: $24,950,000
This outstanding motor yacht was custom built in 1997 and was last refitted in 2013. Huntress II’s interior layout sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 rooms, including a master suite, 4 twin cabins and two Pullman beds. She is also capable of carrying up to 13 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
Huntress II’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her both the ideal charter yacht and entertaining with family and friends.
7. Christensen 163
Casino Royale
Cost: $26,950,000
Originally built by American yachting legend John Staluppi, Casino Royale has an exceptionally styled interior and an expertly engineered exterior, well suited for comfortable cruising. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in six luxurious staterooms, including a main-deck master stateroom with an extra-large spa bath and a full-beam VIP stateroom with a Jacuzzi tub. She features 6,900 square feet of interior space and a massive sundeck with a large Jacuzzi. She also offers elevator access to all decks.
6. Feadship 182
Madsummer
Cost: $32,500,00
Built by the iconic Feadship Shipyard and launched in 2005, Madsummer was the winner of the World Superyacht Award for a custom superyacht. Her contemporary interior, designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon, offers guests ultimate comfort and relaxation while cruising. Her exterior design has fantastic open deck areas. These areas allow for excellent outdoor interaction, whether lounging and sunning, entertaining and dinning, soaking in the Jacuzzi or messing around on the water with the large collection of water toys.
5. Trinity 190
Skyfall
Cost: $32,500,000
Motor yacht Skyfall, delivered in 2010, is a modern combination of the latest marine technology and styling. With a draft of only 8'6", a top speed of 21 knots and a maximum economical range of 4,600 nautical miles, she combines true ocean going capability with the versatility of reaching those shallow secludes bays and marina that are impossible for most yachts of this size. Skyfall can sleep up to 17 guests in her luxury seven-stateroom layout, which features a master suite, VIP stateroom and five guest staterooms.
4. Amels 180
Step One
Cost: $34,805,568
Motor yacht Step One was delivered in 2012. A custom interior by Laura Sessa utilizes a color palette that focuses on creams and whites, with maple wood and white onyx contrasted against black details. Accommodation is for up to 11 guests in five cabins, including a master suite on the main deck, three doubles and a twin. The forward part offers daybeds with spectacular views, and this area also doubles as a touch-and-go helipad, with a maximum take-off weight of 2,000 kilograms.
3. Codecasa 214
Double Down
Cost: $46,550,000
The 214-foot superyacht Double Down was built by Codecasa in 2010. She was refitted in 2016 and offers a cruising speed of 12 knots. Twelve guests are accommodated in nine lavish staterooms, including a master suite, five double staterooms and three twin cabins. The main deck’s salon is home to a grand piano, accented by rich mahogany and luxury furnishings. Double Down also features a four-deck glass elevator, a fully outfitted gym and a movie theater.
2. Dunya 236
Axioma
Cost: $68,000,000
Launched in 2013 by Dunya Yachts, Axioma sleeps 12 guests in six cabins, as well as 20 crew. She features a 2-story salon atrium, an owner’s deck with private terrace, a main-deck swimming pool and a 3D cinema below deck. The sun deck has lounging and intimate seating areas forward and a large spa pool surrounded by sun pads and a bar on the aft. The yacht also boasts a fully equipped gym, spa and steam room with panoramic views from the bridge deck.
1. Lurssen 230
Martha Ann
Cost: $79,000,000
Fresh from an extended yard period, the price tag on this sleek, spacious yacht has been reduced by $10 million. The ship accommodates 18 guests in seven cabins and a crew of 22. She features a full-beam master suite on the main deck, with a private lounge, including a wet bar, a VIP suite on the upper deck and four doubles below. All rooms feature king-sized beds and entertainment systems with flat screen televisions. Other features include a sports deck with a gym and a glass elevator connecting all decks. Twin 2,010 horsepower Caterpillar engines give Martha Ann a range of 6,000 nautical miles and she is fitted with zero-speed stabilizers.