Julia Zaltzman

The goal of combining local delicacies with forest-to-table freshness has prompted some yacht crews to source their own food by land and sea.

A 16-foot-long metal sculpture of the mythical bird on the end of the bow gives a hint of the dramatic features inside the boat.

The submersible category has gotten a lot more interesting in the last year, with new models that range from underwater lounges to research subs exploring previously unfathomable depths.

“Elena” was modeled on a historic sailing yacht of the same name that was built in 1910.

Soar’s curvy exterior and pointed bow are designed to resemble a bird of prey. The futuristic interior has even more curves, inspired by the bird’s skeleton.

These venues are located in some of the world’s best dive spots, offering waterside luxury between trips beneath the surface.

Ahpo, which was delivered last summer, could be the most expensive used boat ever sold. It had an asking price of $360 million and sold in only three months.

“Vela” is a traditional wooden phinisi, hand-built in Indonesia, but with a modern interior that its thirty-something owners mandated for living the good life. We step aboard.

Enjoy more moments in the sun aboard high-end vessels—from Lürssen to Burgess Yachts—now available for charter.