Boat International US Edition

BOAT International US Edition is the leading magazine for American big boat owners. Originally launched as ShowBoats International in 1983, it has established itself as an indispensable guide for discerning, affluent buyers in the multi-billion dollar US luxury yachting market. From its base in Fort Lauderdale, the international yachting capital, BOAT International US Edition delivers the definitive inside stories on the remarkable yachts, the outstanding owners and the exceptional wealth that shapes this multibillion-dollar industry. Its readers include high-net-worth yacht owners and industry leaders. BOAT International US Edition is the must-read for achievers and aspirers, covering the breadth of the megayacht industry and the fabulous lifestyle that accompanies it.

Boat International US Edition

EDITOR'S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

NEWS • Sirena's new flagship takes shape / Black Pearl's interior finally revealed / world's first Riva-branded residences / a new dawn for Sunseeker

SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

ON BOARD Edit • WATER BIKES

THE GLOBAL ORDER BOOK 2025 • Rigorously checked data from builders around the world reveals a snapshot of the superyacht industry, taken at the same time each year for more than 30 years. Turn the page for our expert analysis

THE LEADER BOARD

STAYING THE COURSE • The overall market decline following a post-pandemic boom has been a gentle one, say Raphaël Montigneaux and Marilyn Mower

WILD WEST, EASTERN PROMISE • A becalmed superyacht market is feeling the ripples of the US election and a strengthening market in Turkey. Industry insiders and wealth experts build a picture of the year to come

TOP DOG • Is King Benji the greatest, most fun boat to charter right now? The world’s most discerning clients think so…

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

Ahead of the game • Rebecca Baldridge presents the insider’s guide to all the action on and off the polo fields in Palm Beach and beyond

Drive time • Richard Mille has created a watch to match McLaren’s W1 supercar — and it's every bit as innovative, says Simon de Burton

Super store • House of Assets founder James Ballard takes Belle Bice round his one-stop shop for ultra-premium purchases

Lofty ambitions • Ruth Bloomfield talks to property experts in London, Hong Kong and New York about the stratospheric demand for penthouse homes

ON THE MARKET

Cool, calm and collected • What to wear this winter, whether you're hitting the slopes or simply heading to the great outdoors

THE AGENDA • Your inside guide to the hottest tickets around the world this month. By Belle Rice

Owners' Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD’S BEST BOATS

ON BOARD WITH Nikolas Pateras • The eight-time superyacht owner and shipping magnate tells Charlotte Hogarth-Jones about his life on the high seas

Members' Logbook • An epic shakedown cruise and activism in the South Pacific - two busy owners share their adventures

MY LIFE IN BOATS CHERYL DRURY • A BVI vacation ignited a passion for sailing and adventure for the whole family, learns Kate Lardy

BIGGEST YACHTS IN THE WORLD NEW FOR 2025 • Which launches made the greatest splash in 2024? Read on to discover more about the new entries on our list of the world's biggest boats

DRAGONFLY NEW IN AT# 13

BN821 NEW IN AT# 36

ULYSSES NEW IN AT# 68

DRIZZLE NEW IN AT# 92

GARDEN PARTY PEOPLE • Friends and guests mingled at our Owners’ Club Garden Party during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Hard POWER • When an...