A new show, London Luxury Afloat, will take place in the heart of London at St. Katherine Docks and will feature a range of luxury yachts, superyachts and kitThe first ever London Luxury Afloat boatshow showcase will begin this week with visitors to the event on St. Katherine Docks, London between 21-24 Aprils will be able to see some of the most luxurious sail, power and superyachts.
\nThe new show is aiming to bring together some of the finest yachting brands in the world, providing buyers who are looking to purchase their first luxury yacht or seeking an upgrade, a great opportunity to some top-end vessels side-by-side.
\nFor Yachting World readers, the key interest will, clearly be the pair of stunning yachts from Oyster and Hallberg-Rassy.
\nOyster has ensured the 595 can be sailed and managed short-handed. Photo: Richard Langdon\/Ocean Images
\nThose attending the show will be one of the first to set foot on board the new Oyster 495, making its world premiere at London Luxury Afloat. Visitors will also be privy to the first public appearance of the new Oyster 595 (Oyster\u2019s fastest selling yacht in their history) alongside the stunning Oyster 885 Clare\u00a0and the award-winning Oyster 565.
\nAway from Oyster, Hallberg-Rassy, the internationally known and loved brand for producing high quality blue water sailing yachts, will be showcasing the brand-new Hallberg-Rassy 57.
\nAlongside these sailing yachts there will also be a whole range of prestigious motor yachts from leading brands including Sunseeker, Fairline, Pearl Yachts, Azimut, Falcon and Ryck.
\nTwo of the most interesting motor yachts at the show, aim to bridge the gap between performance and ocean preservation while using sustainably sourced materials. Falcon will be showcasing \u2018Miss Wonderly\u2019, a fully custom 10.6m self-charging, plug-in hybrid limousine yacht tender.
\nWhile guests looking for a more unique residential experience should check out Float8\u2019s \u2018Float1\u2019 which boasts two double bedrooms, a shower room, galley kitchen, open plan living and dining area, and front and rear decks, with a roof deck as one of its most appealing features.
\n\u201cWe are really excited to be able to bring this new showcase event to London\u201d, commented Lesley Robinson, CEO, British Marine. \u201cWe have some the finest luxury sail and motor yachts attending the show, which we are sure will whet the appetites of the discerning buyers who visit.\u201d
\nTo complement the impressive line-up of yachts on display, there will be selective shoreside displays featuring smaller craft, products and services including Helm Yachting Holidays, Raymarine, Ultimate Stream, Waterlodge UK and Fliteboard, the perfect \u2018accessory\u2019 for any superyacht.
\nMarina access tickets cost \u00a345 for adults, with children 15 and under free with an adult ticket holder. Tickets are available at: londonluxuryafloat.com\/tickets<\/p>\n
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A new show, London Luxury Afloat, will take place in the heart of London at St. Katherine Docks and will feature a range of luxury yachts, superyachts and kitThe first ever London Luxury Afloat boatshow showcase will begin this week … <\/p>\n