Aquarius

There is no finer complement to a team than when yacht owners ask for a new vessel just like the last one, only bigger and more powerful performance. This is precisely the story behind the new Aquarius. On first glance, it is hard to tell their previous Aquarius, now Apsara, and new Aquarius apart. The 56m / 186ft version launched in 2018 and the new 65m / 212ft replacement look identical from a distance – by request. The husband and wife behind the builds had put considerable effort into creating their first large custom yacht and loved it,  calling it “close to perfect”. 

But as their family grew, and anticipating more time aboard and longer voyages, they realized more space was necessary. Rather than reinvent the wheel, the owners reassembled the original team to deliver a larger version of their family’s yacht. This time having the objective of  achieving perfection.

The team (described by an independent commentator as “some of the most experienced and talented brains in the superyacht world”) comprises superyacht builder Royal Huisman, owners’ project manager Godfrey Cray, Dykstra Naval Architects, and interior designer Mark Whiteley. Her carbon rig and state-of-the-art sail-handling systems by Rondal ensure thrilling performance and effortless handling. 

Read on: link. More information and an extensive range of pretty photos can be expected in the near future.