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The Adastra, unveiled last week in China, is the new floating pleasure palace of billionaire Anto Marden who commissioned its construction five years ago.Designed by  designer John Shuttleworth, the Adastra was built in Zhuhai, China  at the cost of a cool $15 million.The striking trimaran has an integrated ship monitoring system, and can even be controlled with an Apple iPad within a 50-metre range. With a length of 42m, it has a maximum speed of 22.5 knots, weighs in at 52 tonnes and has the capacity to host nine guests – with room for up to six crew members.Adastra has been described by Boat International as “one of the world’s most amazing super yachts, that could spell the future for efficient long range cruising”. Adastra’s 16 metre beam creates a spacious saloon area on the main deck which offers superb views through a panoramic window and accommodates a lounge area, dining table, and navigation station. A forward facing door through the saloon window gives easy access to a larg

Here’s a superyacht that’s the stuff of a seafarer’s dream: the 87 meter Iwana, a behemoth of a craft that takes its design cues from the auspicious mythical dragon. Conceptualized by French-based visionary Alex McDiarmid, the Iwana is inspired by the sinuous lines of the water dragon. While the classic bow shape has been retained, the yacht is encased in what has been described as “magic glass”, which reflects rays from the sun and evokes the shimmering scales of a marine reptile. The naval architect first revealed his masterplan for this ambitious project at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show, and will release further details about the construction and tech specs of this reptilian craft in time to come, so watch this space.

Even successful superyacht designs sometimes benefit from modifications. Such is the case with Palmer Johnson’s long-standing SuperSport Series, from the design boards of Nuvolari Lenard. Three new SuperSport models are now available, with a wavepiercer hull form for increased stability and lower fuel consumption. In fact, one is already under construction, for delivery next year. Referred to as the 48m, meaning 48 meters (157 feet), she’s shown here. If you’re familiar with the SuperSport megayachts, the 48m clearly bears a family resemblance. The same is true of the other two new models, a 42m and a 78m, measuring 138 feet and 236 feet respectively.  Palmer Johnson decided to employ a wavepiercer hull design for its advantages in cruising comfort and efficiency. Wavepiercers may look like catamarans due to having twin hulls, but they feature super-sharp demi-hulls, for slicing through seas. Their fine bows also don’t pitch the way that traditional monohulls sometimes do.

This is an amazing Yachts design inspired by Jaw and eye socket bone structure of large oceanic fish and mammals. This yachts was named Oculus, its a modern Yachts with futuristic body design.  Designer E. Kevin Schopfer has hell-of details  Oculus is the first “design launch” of Schöpfer Yachts LLC. This 250-foot vessel was designed by E. Kevin Schöpfer, founder and owner of his namesake company. Designed to accommodate 12 guests in extraordinary comfort and style, Oculus is a long distance cruising yacht capable of speeds upwards of 25 knots. The exterior styling is representative of the jaw and eye socket bone structure of large oceanic fish and mammals. Featuring a dramatic reverse bow configuration, the yacht’s armature balances an elegant expression of symmetry and structure. In addition to the bow, Oculus also features a “low rider profile”. This slightly lowered surface allows for new side recreational areas, alternate dockage access and light cruising openness.  La