The Megayachts

There are many types of Megayachts and Super yachts, and while no real definition between the two exists, the main distinctions can said to be: size and price. A Megayacht is often less than 200 feet (61 meters) and cost less than US$ 50 million. However, this attempt to definition is not from any point a definite definition and differs depending on who defines them.

SpecialityCruises is the project name for an envisaged series of five to seven Megayachts to be commissioned over the next five to seven years. The yachts are aimed for world-wide operation, including northern (very cold) and tropical climates. The yachts are not intended to operate in icy conditions and will therefore not be constructed as ice-breaking vessels, or to ice classification, but shall although be constructed to be able to withstand light icy conditions, or day-old ice up to 50 mm (2 inches) thick.

The yachts are to be built to high mechanical standards, especially with regard to sea-worthiness and with the ability to withstand high seas and foul weather in its truest sense, such as hurricane force winds and 20-foot plus breaking seas, or state 5. Even though no operation purposely will be planned for this type of foul weather conditions, the possibility of such conditions always exist and can come upon any vessel at short notice.

The Megayacht will be designed by some of the best known and appreciated naval architects and built by recognized and well regarded yard(s), to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping / Lloyd's  (Lloyd's register of Shipping) and full MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) specifications, not only ensuring the future value of the yacht, but to ensure the safest possible operation of the yacht for guests and crew.