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Oceanco’s 111 m Family-First Megayacht Sets Sail 🌊🚢

Plus: The Belgrove’s Villas Redefine Resort-Life in West Palm Beach ✨

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Catherine Beaumont
June 16, 2025

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To those who seek life’s finer pleasures,

Welcome aboard our latest dispatch, where we’re charting the launch of Oceanco’s 111 m “Y726” megayacht, taking a first taste of Norwegian Aqua’s sea-going thrills, and exploring turnkey villas at The Belgrove Resort.

Get ready to dive into cutting-edge design, next-level luxury, and resort-style living that redefine the art of travel and ownership.

📰 Upcoming in this issue

  • 🚢 Oceanco Launches 111 m “Y726” Megayacht

  • 🚢 A First Taste of Tomorrow: Inaugural Voyage of Norwegian Aqua

  • 🏡 Own a Villa at The Belgrove: Resort-Life in West Palm Beach

🚢 Oceanco Launches 111 m “Y726” Megayacht

Dutch shipbuilder Oceanco has unveiled its latest masterpiece: a custom 111‑meter (364 ft), 4,550 GT superyacht commissioned in 2022 by a returning client. Designed with family‑first luxury and built with top-tier craftsmanship, Y726 enters sea trials ahead of delivery later this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • 🏗️ Bold Collaboration: Exterior by Espen Øino International, interiors by Mark Berryman Design, and naval architecture from Lateral and Oceanco—reflecting unified ambition.

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Centric Design: Concept prioritizes togetherness—with winter garden, onboard cinema, jacuzzi decks, gym, spa, beach club, and more.

  • 🚤 Scale & Specs: At 111 m overall, 16 m beam, 4,550 GT displacement, and cruising at 15 knots (max 18), it ranks among Oceanco’s largest builds.

  • 🌟 Next Steps: Yacht launched 14 June 2025; now entering sea trials with delivery due later this year.

🚢 A First Taste of Tomorrow: Inaugural Voyage of Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed its flagship Prima Plus ship, Norwegian Aqua, on its first voyages—bringing cutting-edge thrills (hello, Aqua Slidecoaster!), dazzling design, and five-star accommodations on Caribbean and transatlantic itineraries.

Key Takeaways:

  • 🎨 Art Meets Ocean: Hull artwork “Where the Sky Meets the Sea,” by Allison Hueman, marks NCL’s first major female hull artist and celebrates mythic elegance.

  • 🎢 Sea-Going Thrills: Aqua Slidecoaster—the world’s first roller‑coaster/waterslide hybrid—and Glow Court LED sports court/nightclub bring next-level fun on the high seas.

  • 🛏️ Luxury Redefined: The Haven’s new duplex suites (3‑bed, 3‑bath, balcony views) offer ultimate exclusivity, with private sundecks, spa, and bespoke service .

  • 🌊 MORE at Sea: At 1,056 ft and 3,571 guests, Aqua boosts outdoor space, staff ratios, and entertainment—from “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” to 17 restaurants and 18 bars.

🏡 Own a Villa at The Belgrove: Resort-Life in West Palm Beach

A select collection of 22 turnkey villas is now on the market at The Villas at The Belgrove, Autograph Collection—nestled within the private grounds of a five-star resort and Jack Nicklaus golf club. These residences offer all the luxury of full-time resort living with flexible ownership and rental potential.

Key Takeaways:

  • 🏌️ Resort-Integrated Villas: 22 standalone residences within resort grounds, with private hospitality suites and inclusion in a managed rental program.

  • 🏛️ Coastal-Calm Design: Randall Stofft Architects crafted light-filled layouts with 10-ft ceilings, porcelain countertops, bronze fixtures, and refined coastal finishes.

  • 🏝️ Full-Service Amenities: Owners gain access to pools, spa, fitness center, tennis/pickleball/padel courts, and concierge services at The Belgrove Resort & Spa.

  • ⛳ Premier Golf Access: Exclusive privileges at Dutchman’s Pipe—Jack Nicklaus–designed private course—plus pro shop, lessons, and membership benefits.

One last thing

Whether you’re dreaming of epic voyages or elevated living, understanding these innovations keeps you ahead of the curve—and inspires your next adventure or investment.

Stay in the know, and let these trends fuel your own vision of extraordinary experiences.

Catherine Beaumont
Editor-in-Chief
Boston, Massachusetts
Flying Private

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