Luxury yachting is no longer about the yacht itself—it’s about what it allows you to experience. Privacy, rhythm, and perspective. A return to travel where time bends to your will and the horizon becomes your only itinerary. Across the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific, a new generation of vessels is redefining what it means to explore the world by sea.
The Quiet Evolution of Yachting
Owning a yacht was once a symbol of status. Today, chartering one is an act of intention. Travelers are drawn to the sea not for show, but for silence—for the freedom to wake where no flight or resort can take them. Private chefs design menus inspired by local markets, itineraries adapt to mood and weather, and days unfold with a rhythm only the ocean dictates.
This new era of yachting is about presence over possession. It’s travel that feels deeply personal, almost private by design.
Yachting & Boutique Vessels
Four Seasons Yachts
Launching in 2026, Four Seasons Yachts will redefine lifestyle at sea. Designed with Fincantieri, each vessel will feature generous suites, ocean-view terraces, and a dramatic Funnel Suite spanning four decks. For travelers loyal to the brand, this is the natural extension of its hospitality—from land to sea—with all the privileges that come from NUBA’s Preferred Partner status.
Aman’s Amandira & Amangati Yachts
Aman’s philosophy of peace and place extends beyond its resorts. Amandira sails through Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, offering an intimate five-cabin journey through coral islands and quiet seas. Its successor, Amangati, launching in 2027, will carry that same spirit into the wider Indian Ocean. Both yachts translate Aman’s language of minimalism, design, and serenity into motion.
Satori Yacht by Borgo Santo Pietro
Handcrafted in Tuscany by the owners of Borgo Santo Pietro, Satori embodies artisanal Italian luxury. Every detail—from the oak interiors to the Sicilian ceramics—feels curated with emotion. Sailing across the Mediterranean, it reflects a slower, more soulful expression of sea travel: small-scale, deeply personal, and impossibly elegant.
Les Bateaux Belmond, France
Belmond’s collection of river vessels brings the concept of slow yachting inland. Cruising through the canals of Burgundy, Champagne, and Provence, each barge is a floating villa, complete with private chefs, terraces, and bicycles for exploring the countryside. It’s a journey of proximity—where France’s rhythm unfolds kilometer by kilometer.
Floating Hotels & Luxury Expeditions
Guntû, Japan
Part ryokan, part yacht, Guntû glides through Japan’s Seto Inland Sea with just 19 cabins. Designed by architect Yasushi Horibe, it merges Japanese restraint with maritime beauty—tatami floors, hinoki wood, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the shifting coastline. There’s no entertainment on board, no schedule—only calm.
Aqua Expeditions
Operating in the Amazon, Galápagos, and Mekong, Aqua Expeditions redefines exploration through intimacy and detail. Each vessel carries a small number of guests, guided by naturalists, chefs, and local experts. It’s an expedition for those who want to witness raw nature without compromising design or comfort.
Explora Journeys
With a European sensibility and architectural precision, Explora Journeys bridges the gap between yachting and small-ship cruising. Fewer guests, larger suites, and a design-forward aesthetic create a new kind of freedom on the water—less spectacle, more meaning.
A New Geography of Travel
The new yachting landscape is as diverse as the oceans it crosses. From the turquoise coves of the Cyclades to the mangroves of the Amazon, the appeal lies in contrast—motion and stillness, solitude and connection. For American travelers, it’s a way to see the world with the rarest luxury of all: privacy.
Through NUBA’s network of Preferred Partners—including Four Seasons, Belmond, Aman, and Borgo Santo Pietro—chartering or embarking on these journeys becomes effortless. Every detail is handled privately: provisioning, crew selection, route design. What remains is freedom—the kind that can only exist at sea.
True yachting is not about excess—it’s about intention. It’s the luxury of time, space, and silence, and the privilege of waking each morning to a horizon that belongs only to you.
