Running completely on electricity, the Mirage Air is elevating the standard of eco-friendly yachts.
For those with a heart for being eco-friendly, renowned yacht builder Frauscher Shipyard has launched a sleek, silent, electric version of its 740 Mirage Air powered by Torqeedo’s Deep Blue 100i.
Owners can cruise silently at 10 km/h for more than 10 hours, appreciating both the natural world and the yacht’s spacious, centre-console layout, distinctive design and extraordinary quality.
The fully electric 740 Mirage Air further enhances tradition with innovation, high-tech features and eco-friendliness. Installed with a Deep Blue 100 kW electric inboard motor and two lithium batteries with BMW technology (i3-type), the 740 Mirage Air is the ideal day cruiser.
“At Frauscher Shipyard, we see ourselves as ‘Engineers of Emotions,’ and we always want the owners of our boats to have a great time on the water. With the powerful 100 kW drive system, we are entering an entirely new dimension of electric mobility on the water,” says Frauscher Shipyard’s managing partner Stefan Frauscher.
The 7.47-meter yacht was designed by studio KISKA and Thomas Gerzer, alongside hydrodynamic expert Harry Miesbauer. Although the dynamic lines are suggestive of luxury car design, inside you’ll find all the comforts one could desire: a silent, environmentally friendly electric drive, refrigerated compartment, high-tech yet easy-to-use controls and displays, large sunbathing area, electric windlass, and a bow thruster for foolproof docking.
The whisper-quiet engine used in the Frauscher 740 Mirage Air is specifically designed and constructed to power planing motorboats. The system’s reliable and easy-to-maintain design delivers extraordinary performance at its full power range, with up to 2,400 rpm and incredible torque delivered at low rpm.
The 40 kWh Deep Blue batteries installed in the 740 Mirage Air bring the latest in automotive-grade lithium-ion technology from the famed motor works of BMW. The batteries feature industry-leading energy density and a comprehensive safety system. Torqeedo has tailored the characteristics of the Deep Blue battery to make it suitable for the marine environment and is offering up to a nine-year limited battery capacity warranty.
“The Frauscher 740 Mirage Air provides a quiet and powerful luxury yachting experience for boats that operate in sensitive areas and those with a heart for nature,” says Torqeedo CEO Christoph Ballin. “With an industrially engineered, fully integrated electric drive system and the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Frauscher Shipyard, this electric yacht will attract the eye of discerning owners worldwide.”
Photos courtesy of Christian Brecheis
Trying to decide on a destination for your second home? Blue World Voyages is offering the chance to make the world your second home, with the announcement of its advanced registration program for onboard luxury residences, a chance to live and relax while sailing across the world.
Blue World Voyages, the first active lifestyle cruise line, is now accepting advance registration for Owners Club residences onboard its first ship, to launch in 2020. Interested buyers will be the first to receive updates and have priority status to purchase luxury one- and two-bedroom residences. The completely refurbished 350-guest vessel designed and styled by top marine design architects Tomas Tillberg International and acclaimed interior design firm Juan Poggi Designs.
“We are pushing boundaries in the luxury travel market with these Owners Residences to provide an entirely new experience for global travelers,” says Fredy Dellis, co-founder of Blue World Voyages and former president and CEO of The World at ResidenSea, the first private residential community-at-sea. “As interest in niche cruises surges, along with the continued rise of the healthy lifestyle market, we expect this unique combination to appeal to sophisticated travelers who would want to own a home at sea.”
Two full upper decks will be reserved exclusively for Owner Residences. The ship will accommodate between 24 and 40 one- and two-bedroom residences. Each will feature a split-level design with a spacious living area that opens to a large balcony. The second level will include master and guest bedrooms, both with walk-in closets and luxurious baths. The master bedroom will have its own private balcony, which can accommodate an outdoor bed for sleeping under the stars. Owners will have the choice of two styles for their fully-furnished homes: Classic or Contemporary.
The inaugural vessel will have two full decks entirely dedicated to sports, wellness and spa amenities, including a functional training and strength conditioning center, Hank Haney Golf School, soccer simulators, batting cages, basketball court, fitness studios for yoga, spinning and TRX, plus the largest per guest spa afloat with a relaxing therapy tub, indoor and outdoor treatment rooms and solarium.
There will be three pools, including, when docked, a seawater lap pool that will be lowered directly into the ocean adjacent to the vessel for guests to swim in the deep blue depths.
Locally-sourced farm-to-table cuisine and active shore excursions including snorkeling, scuba diving, golf, hiking, kayaking, cycling, running, and more will round out the guest experience.
“With good health the core focus of Blue World Voyages, we are the first and only cruise line to have a vice president of wellness as part of our executive team,” says Dellis. “… It is going to be the most robust health and wellness vacation offering in the market.”
Photos courtesy Blue World Voyages.
While man grapples with the fear of the unknown such as stronger hurricanes and solution to rising seas that they worry will eventually turn inland cities such as Orlando and Philadelphia into beachfront property, a Florida company has found a solution for the very wealthy: the houseboat of the future. Equipped to run on shore power or the sun, Arkup’s “first electrical livable yacht” combines a luxury yacht, waterfront villa and self-sustainability into a glamorous floating-motoring home. Able to run completely off grid via 2,300 square feet of rooftop solar panels, the boat has four spuds that can lift it above the water on its automated hydraulic pilings. It can withstand a Category Four hurricane and provide a grand lifestyle off the grid almost anywhere there is water. With no yard work or property taxes.
Measuring 75 feet in length with a 32-foot beam, the Arkup has 4,350 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space divided between the main and upper decks. It can cruise to new locations, tie up at a dock or hydraulically rise and stand above the water. Cutting-edge contemporary design with open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling glass walls bring in unobstructed ocean, bay, lake or river views and extend out to five terraces with glass railings. The main deck contains the main living area and fully equipped Miele kitchen. There is also a two-berth crew cabin that can be used as an office, a bathroom, laundry room with washer and dryer, trash room with compactor, outdoor kitchen and helm station. The upper deck has four ensuite, king-size bedrooms. The master suite has a walk-in closet, balcony and free-standing Jacuzzi.
Whether one’s intent is to contribute to a light footprint on the planet or to assuage fear of getting their foundation wet from the melting ice cap, Arkup offers several options. Charter before making the decision to buy at $6,000 a night for eight guests or purchase starting at $5.5 million up to $12 million. The existing floating villa on offer is priced at $5.9 million completely furnished and decorated. Arkup is co-brokered by Marius Koller of MK Miami Real Estate and Antonio Maldonado, Advantaged Yacht Charters, both located in Miami.
Source: TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
Photo courtesy of Craig Denis.
The world’s most respected boutique luxury cruise line — Aqua Expeditions — is set to enter the coastal cruise market in the fall of 2019, after operating as an Amazon and Mekong River cruise line for the past 12 years. A month ago, Aqua Expeditions finalized the purchase of a long-range, 200-foot explorer yacht originally built for Britain’s Royal Navy. The vessel is now undergoing a complete refurbishment designed, transforming into an ultra-modern luxury expedition cruise ship catering to affluent explorers.
Scheduled to begin full operations in November 2019, the explorer class vessel will serve three new destinations with year-round departures. The full announcement on vessel name, facts, destinations and itinerary details will be released globally on May 8.
The May 8th announcement will also unveil a brand-new, state-of-the-art, luxury river cruise vessel to consolidate Aqua Expeditions’ position as one of the leaders in the river-cruise market. Once this and the recently purchased expedition vessel are in operation, Aqua Expeditions will have doubled its fleet from two to four vessels by mid-2020.
“Even as we grow, as an owner, I remain deeply involved in every aspect of the new vessels – from the minutiae of the design details to the intricacies of the itineraries — just as we did when we started out in 2007,” says CEO Francesco Galli Zugaro. “As with all Aqua Expeditions vessels, we are partnering both with renowned designers and critically acclaimed chefs to provide a world-class experience.”
The fleet expansion and geographic diversification underscore Aqua Expeditions’ long-time dedication to providing highly personalized luxury travel experiences, immersive excursions into the wildlife and culture of each region. Guests will enjoy world-class cuisine and dining experiences by renowned chefs. Highly tailored guest services and itineraries on the designer ships with elegant and contemporary aesthetics demonstrate Aqua Expeditions’ commitment to community, sustainability and preservation. “The new ships and destinations we will reveal next month are certain to intrigue the sophisticated traveler,” Galli Zugaro adds.
Photos courtesy of Aqua Expeditions.
Pacific Gate by Bosa, a collection of luxury condo residences in Downtown San Diego, is offering a first-of-its-kind amenity — a boat share program.
Residents who buy now at Downtown San Diego’s most coveted urban address can board Pacific Dream and enjoy all the benefits of boat ownership — and San Diego Bay — without the hassle. Pacific Dream’s luxurious and comfortable interiors beautifully integrate the warmth from the sun and sea. The interiors feature spacious entertaining areas, a glass enclosure, and sightlines that expand a guest’s experience beyond the horizon.
Pacific Dream is versatile, offering amenities for entertaining such as wraparound seating that comfortably fits up to 10 people. There is a master stateroom with a queen bed and a second stateroom with settee, side lounger seats with footrests that convert to an additional sleeper. The boat also is equipped with two spacious private bathrooms with showers.
Pacific Dream’s kitchen features a two-burner electric stove, microwave and convection oven for cooking while onboard, as well as a refrigerator and freezer for storing the day’s necessities. Additional features include two removable cockpit tables to entertain with ease, and a washer and dryer onboard to deliver the comforts of home while away.
Pacific Gate is a 41-story building, containing 215 spectacular residences, and as pre-completion sales are coming to a close, there is still a great variety of two and three-bedroom residences available. Ranging from 1,276 to 2,608 square feet, two-bedroom residences are priced around $1.1 million and three-bedroom estates are priced around $3 million.
Photos courtesy of Bosa Development
