Serge Ojeda is sailing into a new chapter of his life with swanky new toys: a $25 million boat and a $31 million tricked-out Miami condominium unit with private boat slip that is free for a year. Ojeda, who runs private equity firms investing in renewable resources globally, is negotiating a deal for the tricked-out … Read more
February may mean cold weather in much of the nation, but in Miami, things are heating up like never before thanks to the arrival of the 55th edition of the annual Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. This year’s show, which starts today and runs to Feb. 18, offers family-friendly fun just when parents and … Read more
It’s the Good Ship Popsicle. A Belarusian man put Elsa from “Frozen” to shame after building a fully functional boat — complete with a steering wheel and paddling mechanisms — entirely out of ice. He showcased his feat of subzero shipbuilding in a series of Instagram posts currently going viral. The mesmerizing footage shows the … Read more
This is iconic. Ahead of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas — the world’s largest cruise ship measuring 1,198 feet and weighing 250,800 tonnes — setting sail with passengers on board, one crew member is documenting its journey across the Atlantic Ocean from Cadiz, Spain, to Miami, marking the first time it will be in the … Read more
She’s sailing away from her troubles. After enduring a double mastectomy, not to mention the loss of both parents to cancer in their 60s, Angela Linderman found herself thinking a lot about longevity — and how nothing is guaranteed. And so, the 38 year-old did something many people push back into their golden years — she took … Read more
From his no.1 tip for avoiding seasickness, to the ridiculously small joystick that controls the 110,000 tonne cruise ship he is in charge of (plus: where to get the best coffee on board), I recently got a chance to explore the Bridge (the control centre of the ship) of Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady with captain Hannu Haaponiemi, … Read more
Forget underground bunkers — the $2 billion underwater superyacht may be the way to escape it all. Christian Gumpold, chief executive at the Graz-based design firm Migaloo, has been trying to sell the public on the Migaloo M5 for years. The 541-foot-long luxury submersible is capable of going 820 feet underwater and staying submerged for four … Read more
Come on, Barbie, let’s go yachting. In an ultra-feminine twist on a luxury cruiser’s generally stoic design, a pretty pink catamaran has been scooped up for $5.86 million by an unidentified “international tech entrepreneur,” SWNS reports. Built by Turkey-based VisionF Yachts, the 80-foot-long boat has what the company describes as an “unusual, eye-catching pink paintwork,” which … Read more
Bon voyage! Life on dry land was leaving Mike Soroker, 80, thirsty for more. And so, after taking just four cruises with wife Barbara, 75, and loving them all, the restless retirees came to a dramatic decision — they’d buy a condo on a cruise ship and enjoy their final years sailing around the world. … Read more
This snappy sailor isn’t letting anyone pirate his booty. Ship nearly hit the fan during a fiery dispute between feuding yacht owners on a Miami dock, when one incensed seamen accused the other of attempting to “steal” his boatload of babes. “You think you’re a big boss because you have a boat, huh?,” barked a ballistic … Read more
Yacht-a, yacht-a, yacht-a. Experts at Ritzy Charters have revealed a list of the 10 most expensive yachts afloat — and the top three are worth a whopping $1.29 billion combined, exceeding the GDP of some smaller countries. “Luxury yachts are more than just a symbol of wealth; they not only provide incredibly gorgeous views but … Read more
This UK woman’s new pad is knot too shabby. Shannon Lane, 28, has traded her room in a shared London apartment for a narrowboat after her landlord raised her rent by nearly $90, taking her monthly payments from $1,200 a month to nearly $1,300. Now, she only pays a little above $400 per month for … Read more
Passengers on aboard the P&O cruise ship that collided with an oil tanker off the coast of Spain are sharing chilling stories of being whipped into a state of hysteria — with one describing it as “panic stations.” The Britannia has capacity to carry 3,647 passengers and it was “close to capacity” Sunday when a … Read more
Think of a tiny home — stretch it out slightly, then put it on water. That’s how content creator Adam Lind — who goes by @adam.floatinghome on TikTok — his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Shanti, live in the UK. In a 44-second video posted last week, Lind gives his 223,000 followers a tour of … Read more
A ship that disappeared near Tasmania nearly 50 years ago sparking the largest Australian maritime search ever at the time has finally been found. The 144 foot MV Blythe Star was on its way from Hobart to King Island with 10 crew and a cargo of beer and fertilizer when it suddenly capsized on October 13, 1973. … Read more
A woman couldn’t afford to buy a house, but fear naut — she made do with a floating home. Kate Fincham beat the housing market by purchasing a 550-square-foot, two-story home that’s built on steel pontoons and can float on water. “My life is completely different,” Fincham, 34, told NeedToKnow.Online. “The housing in Toronto has … Read more
Keeping your home above water is important in more ways than one. Whether it’s a private dock, bijoux slip or membership to a nearby marina and fancy sailing club, properties that bring boating directly to your front door are now at a premium (up to 20% say some analysts). And nowhere more so than in … Read more
It was a battle of the bites. Tourists on an excursion boat sailing past a private island in the Bahamas got a surprise when they spotted a hammerhead shark in the water — but were doubly shocked when a daring dog jumped in to confront the massive creature. “Whether he wanted to protect his island or just … Read more
His love knows no depth. A man’s hope for a romantic sunset proposal was sunk earlier this month after he accidentally fumbled the engagement ring while proposing to his girlfriend on board a boat. Scott Clyne and his then-girlfriend Suzie Tucker were standing on the boat admiring the view when Clyne attempted to propose … … Read more
A 26-year-old mystery has finally been solved. Divers have found a “dense” and thriving ecosystem just meters from where the Titanic debris was uncovered. Almost 30 years ago, PH Nargeolet, a veteran pilot of the submersible Nautile and a renowned Titanic diver, discovered a puzzling object on sonar that was reading the area around the … Read more