One of Icon Yachts’s most ambitious projects to date is finally nearing completion. After 21 months of hard work, the Netherlands-based company’s attempt to turn an icebreaker into a luxury yacht has ...

The Star Ferry is one of Hong Kong’s most affordable attractions. But the Star Ferry yacht is another story. The iconic boats, which transport locals and tourists alike between Hong Kong Island and ...

Even among vintage luxury yachts, the 1961 Santandrea stands out because it was initially a rugged workhorse and only later transformed into a unique pleasure craft. Behind the adorable look of a ...

Here’s a nautical tale of how “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold” transitioned to a nice warm superyacht. Cold War espionage is not often linked to superyachts, but a Russian spy boat is exactly how ...

This expensive superyacht with a rugged, utilitarian look has had a more adventurous and interesting life than many of us, spanning more than half a century. Born in the early '70s in Germany as a ...

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Star ferry turned yacht: Only one of Hong Kong's iconic Star Ferries has ever been privately sold. Named Golden Star, it was converted into a luxury yacht.

One of Icon Yachts’s most ambitious projects to date is finally nearing completion. After 21 months of hard work, the Netherlands-based company’s attempt to turn an icebreaker into a luxury yacht has ...