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Welcome back MALTESE FALCON!

Published 06 May 2022

We are delighted to welcome back to the Burgess-managed charter fleet the most iconic sailing yacht in the world. The legendary 88m (288.6ft)  MALTESE FALCON – winner of no fewer than 18 awards including the Finest Superyacht Ever award seven years after her launch – is available for charter through Burgess this summer.

No other yacht compares to MALTESE FALCON, she is absolutely unique in the charter market

She'll be available from 22 August in Greece , the Adriatic, Italy or the South of France .

Fabulous entertainment spaces blend with more reflective, intimate ones to satisfy every mood

The hugely experienced Captain Pierfrancesco and his 18 professional crew are ready and waiting to delight every party of guests that step aboard this star of the seas. With jaw-dropping, eye-popping design, a huge range of watertoys and the biggest outdoor cinema on any yacht ever, MALTESE FALCON always delivers a delightful holiday experience.

She's not just a revolutionary sailing yacht, architecturally she is breathtaking

The yacht's manager, Hannah Chapelier, who has been with Burgess for almost a decade, is very excited. 'I'm absolutely thrilled – she's the most famous and recognisable yacht in the world! Around every corner there are stop-and-stare artworks and architectural features, like the three-deck sky-lit atrium where the stairs spiral around the main mast. She's in great condition, as fresh and impressive as the day she was launched.'

No other yacht offers a cinematic experience like MALTESE FALCON

We know she is going to be very busy this summer so if you want to book a charter you will never forget, from EUR 420,000 per week, get in touch now . And for the best price, quality and service, cut out the middle-man and book direct with Burgess.

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MALTESE FALCON Perini Navi | From US$ 490,000 /wk

The iconic luxury sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON is a massive 88-meter mega yacht built by the Italian Perini Navi Yachts and fully refitted in 2023. A privileged few guests will ever be fortunate enough to experience the Maltese Falcon under full sail. This huge modern clipper is among the largest sailing yacht in the world and a mere breeze on her immense DynaRig powers her to record-shattering speeds. Accommodation is over 6 cabins for up to 12 charter guests. There is a crew of 18 on board.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~ Outdoor cinema ~ Alfresco & formal dining areas ~ Sunbathing spaces ~ RYA training center for personal watercraft ~ Gym ~ Anti-jelly fish sea pool ~ Water toys selection ~ Capable of ocean cruising ~ Dedicated crew of 18 ~ WiFi ~ Air-conditioning

Maltese Falcon’s interior is luxurious with vibrant contemporary décor, delightful to the eye and soothing to the soul. At this size, the superyacht offers all the space, elegance and luxuries of a massive motor yacht.

Ken Freivokh Design was appointed designers for the world's largest privately owned sailing yacht. The Freivokh team is well advanced with their design work, which includes the external styling and design of the contemporary ultralight interior for this extraordinary yacht. Based on a Perini Navi hull built by Yildiz, with a groundbreaking Dynarig concept developed by Gerry Dijkstra and Partners.

One of the most stunning elements of the interior design is the circular stairway, wrapped around the main mast, which connects all three decks. Bright natural light fills up the area through transparent floors, creating a truly magical atmosphere. The main deck hosts a spacious central salon, two studios, an elegant dining area and an aft-cockpit. Ample sunbathing space is also found on the main deck, as well as the state-of-the-art navigation system in the wheelhouse.

Certainly among the most spectacular charter vessels on the market, Maltese Falcon offers her charter guests superb recreational spaces. Numerous options for lounging, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the breeze in the share are provided on the exterior decks. The main deck hosts a spacious alfresco dining area, while the helm provides alternative options for recreation in the sun and under the stars. A very famous entertainment amenity on board is the outdoor cinema, projected on the forward mast. The iconic superyacht MALTESE FALCON also features a quiet seating area outside with two large sofas.

With various options for relaxation, such as massage, Jacuzzi, lazy sunbathing or simply enjoying a great book, charter guests will be able to unwind in style after hours spent swimming and exploring some superb destinations. The extensive selection of her water toys includes but is not limited to wave runners, jet skis, sea bobs, stand up paddle boards and tenders.

MALTESE FALCON Specifications

Type/Year:Perini Navi/2006 
Refit:2023 
Beam:12.60 m (41' 4") 
L.O.A.:88.00m (288' 9") 
Crew:19 
Guests:12 
Max Speed:18 knots 
Cabins:6 
Engines:2 x Deutz 1525 KW 
Cruise Speed:12 knots 
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For those who dream of experiencing a blue water ocean passage and those who seek for an ultimate luxury charter experience cruising between small anchorages, Maltese Falcon is the ideal choice. She is capable of reach a top speed of 18 knots and has a range of 3,000 nautical miles at her cruising speed of 14 knots. Atlantic crossings in ten days are on offer from this extraordinary yacht! A masterpiece of technology and design, Maltese Falcon, is without equal in the world. This 88-metre mega yacht boasts fifteen sails held by three rotating masts, with a total sail area of 2400 sq meters.

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Luxury sailing yacht 'Maltese Falcon' provides the following superior Guest Accommodation for 12 guests in 6 cabins. VIP cabin on the upper deck with queen berth. Full beam Master with King berth, a separate full beam dressing room and private gym on the lower deck. Four guest suites that can convert into two large VIP suites each with his/her heads. All cabins have King or Queen berths.

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Tenders: ~ 10m Pascoe Open tender with 440hp engine ~ 10m Pascoe cabin tender with 400hp engine ~ 4.3m Castoldi Jet tender with SV420 outboard Yamaha 25hp engine ~ ~ Toys: ~ 4 x SeaBobs ~ 2 x Radinn jet surf ~ 4 x stand up paddle boards ~ 4 x Kayaks (2 x 2 pax, 2 x 1 pax) ~ Windsurfer ~ 2 x wakeboards (1 x adult, 1 x child) ~ Waterskis ~ 4 x Inflatables ~ Snorkelling gear (12 pax) ~ Fishing gear ~ ~ Large inflatable platform with an anti-jellyfish pool ~ Full beach set-up equipment including beach games

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Arguably one of the most ground-breaking superyachts to ever break water, the 88m Maltese Falcon built by Perini Navi in 2006, refit in 2011 and refurbished in 2020 boasts naval architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects. The custom-designed, free standing, carbon fibre DynaRig contains a 2,400 square metre sail plan that unfurls within six minutes at the push of a button. Scooping 18 awards since her delivery, Maltese Falcon delivers an exhilarating sail turning heads wherever she goes.

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Private VIP Deck

Maltese Falcon accommodates 12 guests in six Art Deco-themed staterooms interior designed by Ken Freivokh. Guests sleeping over in the bridge deck aft VIP can expect to wake every morning to views that overlook their own private deck. Floor-to-ceiling windows, that frame the cool blue views beyond, pull back to reveal a self-contained lounge terrace with access to walkaround sidedecks.

Dramatic Sailing

Take a seat on the sun deck and settle in for an evening of record-breaking entertainment. Boasting the largest outdoor cinema in the world, movies and magic are projected onto the yacht’s lower sail for a starlit film session under the night’s sky. There’s no finer way to dive deep into a cinematic experience, with blankets and sun loungers for added comfort.

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Let There Be Light

Maltese Falcon’s three free standing masts create a spectacular sight on the water, but it’s the interior views that keep on giving. A three-deck sky-lit atrium where the central stairs spiral around the main mast sends shafts of natural light soaring through the heart of the yacht. It makes for spectacular viewing on every level, effortlessly illuminating the guest areas.

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Full-Beam Lower Deck Owner’s Suite

With king-sized bed, two ensuites and two walk-in wardrobes.

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With king-sized bed, ensuite and private terrace.

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Doubles 1, 2, 3 & 4

Each with queen-sized bed and ensuite.

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Keeping Up Appearances

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Health and Hair Dos

After a long day sailing, guests can ease their way into the evening at the onboard spa, which includes massage and treatment rooms to soothe aching muscles and a dedicated onboard masseuse. There’s even a hair salon to help combat sea spray frizz. And on days that have centred around relaxation, the yacht’s fully equipped gym and personal trainer will satisfy fitness bunnies looking to fat burn while at sea.

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Tenders Windsurf Wakeboards Seabobs Diving Equipment Snorkeling Sets Kayaks Water Ski Inflatable Toys

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Revving Up the Tempo

It’s no surprise that a technologically forward yacht of her time would pack a punch in the toy department too. A 10m Pascoe open tender for transiting guests in comfort is paired with a 4.3m Castoldi jet tender for pressing the pedal to the metal. A collection of jet surfs, sea bobs, paddle boards, waterskis, wakeboards and windsurfs guarantee fun on the water. When it’s time to kick back, the inflatable platform provides prime floating real estate.

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Sail to Plan

Exterior and interior designed by Ken Freivokh, Maltese Falcon is as beautifully maintained as she is eye-catching. A professional and experienced crew of 19 deliver seven-star service aboard a yacht rich in wood, leather, steel and glass. Providing a modern take on the quintessential sail, Maltese Falcon offers a one-off experience for those looking to cruise the Mediterranean in spectacular style.

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Maltese Falcon Yacht: The Story Behind a Sailing Icon

Maltese Falcon transformed the world of superyachts forever.

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The superyacht world moves quicky, but Maltese Falcon is one sailing yacht that has stood the test of time. Looking like a modern-day pirate ship, the 288-ft motor sailing yacht is thought to be the most photographed yacht in existence. Well into its third decade on the open sea, Maltese Falcon’s iconic design remains as relevant today as it did when she first launched.

When the  Maltese Falcon  – the brainchild of the late Tom Perkins, her first owner – launched in 2006, it had been six years in the making. After a staggering amount of research, development, design work and innovation, the  Maltese Falcon  remains a bastion of the industry nearly over three decades later.

Upon first debut, it was clear she was one of the most significant yachts of the past century. Pushing all the capabilities of superyacht design, the  Maltese Falcon  transformed the world of superyachts forever.

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Construction

Construction work was undertaken at Perini Navi’s Turkish facility in Tuzla, with the core project team made up of Perkins, naval architect Gerard Dijkstra of Dykstra Naval Architects (DNA) and Ken Freivokh of Ken Freivokh Design , who designed the interior and exterior. The yacht began life as the steel hull of an abandoned yacht project before being identified as a suitable platform for Maltese Falcon . This was the third time that Perkins had built a yacht with Perini Navi, but it would be his biggest and boldest build by far.

One of the Maltese Falcon ’s most distinctive traits is her masts and sails, and the design for the entire yacht was centered around them. Powered by square-sailed “Dynarig” technology, which was suggested and developed for the yacht by Dijkstra, she features three carbon fiber masts with a computer-run sail and mast control system that allows push button sailing.

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In a nutshell, her huge 25,791-sq-ft sail area is spread out over 15 sails – five for each mast – that are fixed to the mast’s curved yards and set and furled using an electrical control system. The freestanding masts are then rotated as desired to adjust the sails.

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This complex, yet extremely simple, system makes sailing the Maltese Falcon almost effortless for sailors of all skillsets – it takes just six minutes to set the sails and only 90 seconds to tack the yacht. The entire system can be run by just one person.

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In addition to its reliability and ease of use, the Dynarig system allows the yacht to sail fast and efficiently, delivering significant economic and environmental savings.

Her ease of use means she regularly travels under sail, vastly reducing her reliance on and consumption of fuel. She doesn’t shirk on performance either. Able to reach top speeds of 18 knots, the Maltese Falcon has more than proved herself out on the water, having won many sailing regattas including The Superyacht Cup 2010 and the Perini Cup several times.

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Freivokh describes the design of the yacht as being “form follows function,” while still upholding essential design principles, balanced proportions, and uncluttered and purposeful shapes. For the interior, Freivokh created an elegant aesthetic with an industrial edge. This effect was achieved using a combination of materials including walnut, Macassar ebony, glass, leather, carbon fiber and aluminum, complemented by beautiful artworks and sculptures.

The Maltese Falcon accommodates 12 guests in six cabins – the full beam master is positioned on the lower deck, with highlights including a full width dressing room and a private gym. The equally impressive VIP suite is located on the upper deck with direct access to the bridge and its own deck space. Four large doubles, all with ensuites, complete the picture.

The Maltese Falcon is a very social yacht that is well suited to entertaining. Her spacious layout allows for six different dining and entertainment spaces. The main deck is the focal point for guests to gather and enjoy. The large main saloon leads directly out to a circular bar that includes a full formal dining table – picture world-class dining under the stars.

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The Maltese Falcon bedroom interior

Inside are two lounges and another formal dining set up, with the dining area bearing Japanese influences. The main deck is also home to a cards and games room, and modern office facilities that make it easy to work on board. All the key spaces are linked by a striking central staircase.

The exterior spaces are home to some of the Maltese Falcon ’s most popular features. The central bar has played host to a wide variety of events and parties in its time. When it’s time to stop partying, there are plenty of options to sunbathe, dine or relax. Jacuzzis can be found inside and out, and recent additions to the yacht include a new spa facility with a hair salon and massage room (a qualified beauty and massage therapist sits among the 19-strong crew). There are numerous private spaces to escape to and enjoy the experience of life on the water.

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Over the years her travels have taken her all over the world, clocking close to 200,000 nm with a decent proportion under sail.

Plenty of thought has been put into her charter offering, which gives a thrilling taste of all the ingredients that make superyachts so exciting including speed, high luxury and gourmet delights. As a charter favorite, it is no surprise that the Maltese Falcon also carries a rich selection of toys and tenders, and she has been set up to appeal to every kind of guest.

The Maltese Falcon is a yacht that needs to be seen to be believed, and once seen will not be forgotten. Its late creator, Perkins, summed it up beautifully when he opined: “It is not a modest thing to say, but my creation remains an unrivaled masterpiece.”

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Maltese Falcon

Maltese Falcon is not just a sailing yacht, it is an enormous sail-driven vessel that, under healthy winds, will rocket to record-breaking speeds. Touted as a new class of yacht, this incredible super cruiser can cross the Atlantic in ten days with guests enjoying some of the most luxurious quarters available from any charter vessel on the market today.

Boasting a revolutionary DynaRig sailing system aptly called the Falcon Rig, this 88 metre behemoth has three self-standing and rotating masts which host fifteen sails for an incredible total sail area of 2400 square metres, all of which can be controlled by a single sailor.

Launched in 2006 by Perini Navi and making use of their sail control system, Maltese Falcon has unrivalled performance combined with unmatched safety and manoeuvrability. With a maximum speed of eighteen knots and a range of 3,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of fourteen knots, Maltese Falcon is the ultimate charter vessel. Whether you desire a super yacht for large scale entertaining between smart anchorages or as a way to experience a once in a lifetime blue water ocean passage, Maltese Falcon is the only way forward.

Maltese Falcon is able to accommodate twelve guests in five lower deck stateroom and one upper deck passage cabin with a private cockpit. A VIP cabin sits on the upper deck and holds a queen-sized berth while the full beam master suite holds a king-sized berth, a separate full beam dressing room and private gymnasium located on the lower deck. Four of the guest staterooms can convert into two enormous VIP suites, each with his and hers bathrooms. All of the cabins on Maltese Falcon hold either king- or queen-sized berths.

The interior of the Maltese Falcon is incomparable and peaks in the atrium where the three glorious decks are united by a circular stairway surrounding the main mast which creates a delicate spiralling effect that is enhanced by the natural light which floods the area through transparent floors, starting at the top deck and cascading down to the decks below. The main deck is an immense open space which features a main saloon, spacious aft-cockpit, two separate studio areas and a majestic formal dining room. There is also a protected sun bathing area and direct access to the cutting-edge wheelhouse, which acts as the heart for the entire vessel.

Maltese Falcon’s onboard amenities and facilities are vast and include such treasures as a full gym with Techno gym, stairmaster and other machines, fifty inch plasma TV in the main salon, SAT TV and DVD throughout the yacht with a fifty inch plasma TV in the master suite, forty two inch plasma TV’s in the four guest staterooms, a thirty two inch plasma TV in the upper deck passage cabin and WiFi throughout the vessel.

Maltese Falcon’s arsenal of toys and tenders include the following: two thirty two foot RIB tenders, four laser sailing boats, one fourteen foot Castold jet tender, six full sets of dive gear, water skis and snorkelling gear.

Maltese Falcon is available for charter in the Mediterranean.

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Usd 420,000, mediterranean, unconfirmed.

88m Maltese Falcon sailing yacht for charter

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From the unparalleled glamour of the Cote d’Azur to the golden-sanded beaches of the Greek Islands, and the wild landscapes of Corsica to the clifftop villages of the Amalfi Coast, the Mediterranean has an escape for every charterer. Discover the coastlines of the Mediterranean for yourself by yacht.

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  • Double cabins 6
  • Build/refit 2006 / 2016
  • Naval architect PERINI NAVI / DYKSTRA NAVAL ARCHITECTS
  • Length 88.0 M ( 288.7 FT )
  • Beam 12.9 M ( 42.3 FT )
  • Gross Tonnage 1,110 GT
  • Hull material STEEL
  • Engines 2 X 1,499HP DEUTZ 2 X 280 KW NORTHERN LIGHTS, 1 X 155 KW NORTHERN LIGHTS, 1 X 80 NORTHERN LIGHTS
  • Cruising speed (knots) 14 KNOTS

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Iconic yachts: The story of the 88m sailing yacht Maltese Falcon

Article republished from BOAT INTERNATIONAL : 22 JUNE 2021 BY ROGER LEAN-VERCOE

Tom Perkins created one of the most sensational three-masted sailing yachts of the past 100 years when he built the 88 metre  Maltese Falcon  with  Perini Navi .

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All images: SuperYachtsMonaco

Launched in 2006, the project took nearly six years to complete. With radical unstayed masts made of ‘weapons-grade’ carbon fibre, computerised sail and mast control system,  M a ltese Falcon,  and in particular its FalconRig, was hailed as a triumph of design, development and engineering.

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The great idea of the clipper rig is that a huge sail area, 2,415 metres square, in this case, can be spread over 15 sails, thus greatly reducing the loadings. On  Maltese Falcon  there are a total of 25 sails, giving her 10 spare.

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One of the most exciting aspects of  Maltese Falcon  is the yacht’s upwind performance. “We sail as close to the wind as any yacht, of any design, that has more than one mast,” Perkins previously said. He went on to describe the mast and sail control system as ‘almost trivial’ in its simplicity. “I can teach any sailor how to handle the yacht in five minutes,” he said. “To the best of my knowledge, this is not the case with any other big boat with reel winches.”

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The superyacht’s ‘luxury machine’ interior – a marriage of industrial chic and high tech – was designed by  Ken Freivokh  around Tom Perkins’ striking modern  art collection , and features leather, glass, wood and steel. The layout includes a master suite and five further guest cabins, and the crew of 16 is accommodated in eight cabins.

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Her long and relatively narrow hull was designed be very fast through the water, and her very long waterline 78 metres assures stability against heeling. The sails, made by Robbie Doyle, are stored on individual in-mast mandrels and set and furled using a complex but brilliant system that makes use of a large number of electric motors within the masts and on the yards.

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In 2009, Perkins sold  Maltese Falcon  to hedge-fund manager Elena Ambrosiadou. The yacht is now available for charter with  SuperYachtsMonaco  from €460,000 a week.

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MALTESE FALCON

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MALTESE FALCON, a 88.0 m Sail Yacht built in Turkey and delivered in 2006, is the flagship of Perini Navi .

Her top speed is 19.5 kn, her cruising speed is 16.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 4000.0 nm at 14.0 kn, with power coming from two Deutz-MWM diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 19 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 1112.0 GT and a 12.47 m beam.

She was designed by Ken Freivokh , who has designed 37 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Perini Navi (40 other superyachts architected) and Dykstra Naval Architects (28 other superyachts architected), and the interior of the yacht was designed by Ken Freivokh (136 other superyacht interiors designed), Sinnex and Perini Navi (48 other superyacht interiors designed) - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

MALTESE FALCON is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 3 sailing yachts in the 80-90m size range, and, compared to similarly sized sailing yachts, her cruising speed is 2.0 kn above the average.

MALTESE FALCON is currently sailing under the Malta flag, the 3rd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1109 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Greece. For more information regarding MALTESE FALCON's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

  • Name: MALTESE FALCON
  • Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Motorsailer
  • Builder: Perini Navi
  • Naval Architect: Dykstra Naval Architects , Perini Navi
  • Exterior Designer: Ken Freivokh
  • Interior Designer: Sinnex , Ken Freivokh , Perini Navi
  • Refits: 2023,2023,2023

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Yard : Perini Navi
Type : Sailing yacht
Guests : 12
Crew : 19
Cabins : 6
Length : 88 m / 288′9″
Beam : 12.9 m / 42′4″
Draft : 6 m / 19′9″
Year of build : 2006
Classification : ABS
Refit : 2016
Displacement : Sailing yacht
Type of engine : Diesel
Model : TBD 620
Total power : 3572 hp
Maximum speed : 18 knots
Cruising speed : 14 knots
Gross tonage : 1110
Hull : Steel
Superstructure : Aluminium
Decking : Teak
Decks : 3
Interior designer : Ken Freivokh Design
Exterior designer : Ken Freivokh Design
Extras : Spinning sails
Flag : Malta

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MALTESE FALCON Sailing yacht for charter

  • Length: 88m (288.6ft)
  • 12 guests in 6 cabins
  • Built: 2006 (refitted 2023), Perini Navi, Italy

The instantly recognisable 88m (288.6ft) MALTESE FALCON, acclaimed as the Finest Superyacht Ever among a host of other awards, is still one of the world’s most innovative sailing yachts. Now this truly iconic yacht is better than ever having undergone a huge double refit in summer 2022 and winter 2022-23 with an endless series of mind-blowing upgrades.

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Exciting and rare, offering iconic elegance and innovation.

  • 18 awards since her launch, including being named ‘Finest Superyacht Ever’ by Superyacht World magazine
  • 2022/2023 extensive interior, exterior and engineering refit
  • Unique three-deck sky-lit atrium
  • Wellness facilities: massage room & fully equipped gym
  • Private VIP deck
  • Largest outdoor cinema projected on the lower sail and indoor cinema
  • Large aft shaded Bimini/Circus
  • 2,400 square metres of sail can be set within six minutes

About MALTESE FALCON

The instantly recognisable 88m (288.6ft) MALTESE FALCON, acclaimed as the Finest Superyacht Ever among a host of other awards, is still one of the world’s most innovative sailing yachts. Now this truly iconic yacht is better than ever having undergone a huge double refit in summer 2022 and winter 2022-23 with an endless series of mind-blowing upgrades.

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As well as a gleaming hull repaint, there is a new extendable passerelle that takes you all the way down to the water where there is a new inflatable platform for beach-club sea-level living. The flybridge has a new circular sunbed that rotates with the sun. Inside you’ll find her guest areas brighter and more welcoming with lighter woods, cream panels and new tapestries.

There’s a new cinema room on the main deck, a redesigned Japanese-style dining room and her gym shares a state-of-the-art MS Sculpt electric muscle stimulator with the massage room. As well as the latest Starlink Wi-Fi throughout and a wheelhouse brimming with the latest technology, she now operates more sustainably with LED lighting throughout, a new engine control room and new generators for lower noise and vibration.

Her unique features remain, like the three-deck sky-lit atrium where the stairs spiral around the main mast, an iconic architectural wonder. You can still indulge your passion for film with the world’s largest outdoor cinema, where movies are projected onto the lower sail so you can watch from the flybridge. The main deck aft, now shaded by a stylish new hardtop, is even better suited to entertainment with open-air dining aft and a circular sit-up bar, revamped with cream marble and new sound and light systems.

On the water, you'll find whatever you're looking for in MALTESE FALCON's garage of brand-new toys. She has a 10m (33ft) Pascoe tender to ferry guests into port or onto a deserted beach for a BBQ and thrill them on waterskis and wakeboards. SeaBobs, kayaks, SUPs, jet surfs, snorkelling equipment, windsurfers - she has plenty to keep you entertained.

When it's time for bed, the full-beam master suite on the lower deck has a large walk-in wardrobe and adjoining gym as well as his-and-hers bathrooms, now with jacuzzi bath as well as a shower room. As principal you may be tempted to take the private VIP deck instead, aft facing on the flybridge with access to the terrace and walkaround side decks, as it has a brand-new bed with a TV that rises up from beneath it. There are four more double cabins on the lower deck, all of which can be joined to create two more VIP suites, which demonstrates the flexible accommodation that is great news for all sorts of charter parties.

Be one of the first to experience this reborn icon of the seas. Get in touch now to book your MALTESE FALCON charter.

Summer cruising Mediterranean EUR 490,000/EUR 580,000 per week (low/high)
Winter cruising Caribbean & Bahamas USD 490,000/USD 580,000 per week (low/high)
Built 2006 (refitted 2023), Perini Navi, Italy
Length 88m (288.6ft)
Guests 12
No. of guest cabins 6
Crew 18
Beam 12.9m (42.3ft)
Draft min/max 6m (19.7ft)/6m (19.7ft)
Displacement 1,110 tonnes
Maximum speed 18 knots
Cruising speed 14 knots
Fuel consumption at cruising speed 350 litres per hour
Cabin types 6 (6 × double)
Engines 2 × 1,499hp Deutz

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  • Cross trainer
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Please note that fitness equipment and wellness facilities are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

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Mike Lynch’s Sunken Superyacht Is Largely Intact, Italian Officials Say

I talian investigators searching the wreckage of the Bayesian superyacht said it appeared largely intact, a discovery that contradicts earlier eyewitnesses who said its mast had snapped when it sank in Monday’s storm.

Divers are reporting that the 180-foot-long yacht was lying on its side on the ocean floor, an Italian coast guard official said Wednesday. “The divers are looking for structural damage on the hull,” the official said.

The early reports from Italian officials appeared to be at odds with witnesses who had said the aluminum mast snapped during a violent thunderstorm when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily with 22 people on board, including owner Mike Lynch, a U.K. tech billionaire.

The towering mast on the Bayesian stretched nearly 240 feet into the sky—making the superyacht the tallest luxury sailboat when it was built.

Maritime experts said a broken mast of that height could cause serious damage to a vessel, but the design isn’t a safety concern as long as the masts are well maintained and held tightly upright on the hull by cables called stays.

“Bigger masts support bigger sails and higher sailing speeds,” said Takis Tsakos, a veteran captain who also oversees for clients the construction of superyachts such as the Bayesian at yards in Europe and the U.S. “The yacht fans love the bigger masts because they look marvelous and give the vessel more volume. They are especially impressive at night when they are lit up.”

The Bayesian’s mast could have fallen on the hull, damaging it, or could have been uprooted from its base by the strong winds if the stays weren’t tight enough. Yacht captains say loose stays can make a boat tilt as much as 15 degrees even with the sails folded.

“That would have made a gaping hole and water could have rushed in. It was also a relaxed evening—doors and windows could have been open with more water coming in as the boat tilted,” said Tsakos, founder of Athens-based Yachtways GP, which rents out luxury yachts in the Mediterranean. “These will be determined when the yacht is pulled out of the water.”

The people missing and presumed dead in the sinking of the Bayesian include Lynch, his daughter, a top executive at Morgan Stanley and one of Lynch’s lawyers. The group was celebrating Lynch’s acquittal on U.S. fraud charges.

Italian authorities are continuing to investigate the accident and divers are trying to access the sunken hull. Rescue teams located five bodies from the wreck on Wednesday. The body of the boat’s chef was retrieved from the sea on Tuesday.

Masts must meet the safety standards of classification societies that give the green light for a ship to sail and monitor its maintenance over the years. Oversize masts on superyachts are turned by computer so they face the wind straight on and not sideways even when the sails are folded.

“For a vessel of this size to go down, there must have been tremendous ingress of water inside its enclosed spaces,” said Fotis Pagoulatos, a naval architect who has participated in a number of shipwreck investigations. “Its design allows it to stay afloat, even with two compartments flooded.” He said he wouldn’t be surprised if the yacht’s hull is found cracked and buckled from the forces exerted by the freak weather and possibly the cracked mast.

The single-masted Bayesian was built by Italian company Perini Navi and delivered in 2008 to its original owner. The boat, which was taller than it was long, was one of a class of supersize luxury yachts that cruise the Mediterranean and other hot spots.

Formerly known as Salute, it was one of several that Perini Navi built that was 56 meters long. But its sister ships had shorter masts—generally extending 59 meters, compared with about 72 meters for the Bayesian. Perini Navi didn’t return requests for comment.

The Bayesian has been eclipsed by newer boats owned by other billionaires. Jeff Bezos, the Amazon.com founder, commissioned the 127-meter-tall Koru, a three-masted vessel that was delivered in 2023.

The Koru was so tall that in 2022 it sparked a protest over plans to dismantle a bridge to let it sail out of the Dutch port where it was built. Instead, the ship was towed to another shipyard to have its masts mounted.

Still, the Bayesian remained one of the largest private sailing yachts. It was ordered by a Dutch businessman but, in 2005, he was paralyzed in a yachting accident and it was sold on completion to another Dutch owner and renamed Salute, according to yacht brokers.

In 2014, it was sold to an entity owned by Angela Bacares, Lynch’s wife, and renamed Bayesian. It has no racing history, but boats of this size compete in events such as the St Barths Bucket Regatta, an annual race in the Caribbean, and in the Perini Navi Cup, a four-day race near Sardinia.

Perini Navi is known for creating some of the world’s most famous and luxurious sailing yachts, including the 88-meter-long Maltese Falcon, one of the world’s most recognizable sailing yachts, with rotating masts and a futuristic design.

The masts of the Maltese Falcon are 57 meters tall.

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    Maltese Falcon is a full-rigged ship using DynaRig technology, which was built by Perini Navi in Tuzla, Istanbul, and commissioned by her first owner, Tom Perkins.She is one of the world's most complex and largest sailing yachts at 88 m (289 ft), similar in size to the Athena and Eos.The vessel dropped its BVI flag in 2008 and was purchased by Pleon Ltd, which put it to charter use.

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    Compare. Brochure Save. The instantly recognisable 88m (288.6ft) MALTESE FALCON, acclaimed as the Finest Superyacht Ever among a host of other awards, is still one of the world's most innovative sailing yachts. Now this truly iconic yacht is better than ever having undergone a huge double refit in summer 2022 and winter 2022-23 with an ...

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    One of the most exclusive yachts available on the charter market, MALTESE FALCON is a floating masterpiece that turns heads wherever she goes. With all the qualities of a sailing yacht, including award-winning performance, she is as luxurious as a motoryacht with huge on board spaces - truly the best of both worlds.

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    Tom Perkins created one of the most sensational three-masted sailing yachts of the past 100 years when he built the 88 metre Maltese Falcon with Perini Navi. Launched in 2006, the project took nearly six years to complete. With radical unstayed masts made of 'weapons-grade' carbon fibre, computerised sail and mast control system, M a ltese ...

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    Welcome back MALTESE FALCON! Published 06 May 2022. We are delighted to welcome back to the Burgess-managed charter fleet the most iconic sailing yacht in the world. The legendary 88m (288.6ft) - winner of no fewer than 18 awards including the Finest Superyacht Ever award seven years after her launch - is available for charter through ...

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    The iconic luxury sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON is a massive 88-meter mega yacht built by the Italian Perini Navi Yachts and fully refitted in 2023. A privileged few guests will ever be fortunate enough to experience the Maltese Falcon under full sail. This huge modern clipper is among the largest sailing yacht in the world and a mere breeze on ...

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    Stunning 88m sailing yacht Maltese Falcon is available for charter with Y.CO. Accommodating 12 guests, she is one of the finest yachts in her class. ... seven-star service aboard a yacht rich in wood, leather, steel and glass. Providing a modern take on the quintessential sail, Maltese Falcon offers a one-off experience for those looking to ...

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    Maltese Falcon boasts the groundbreaking DynaRig technology, an extraordinary innovation in the world of sailing yachts. The cutting-edge system incorporates three self-standing and rotating masts that automatically adjust to optimize the sail configuration.

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    The superyacht world moves quicky, but Maltese Falcon is one sailing yacht that has stood the test of time. Looking like a modern-day pirate ship, the 288-ft motor sailing yacht is thought to be the most photographed yacht in existence. Well into its third decade on the open sea, Maltese Falcon's iconic design remains as relevant today as it did when she first launched.

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    The SY Maltese Falcon accommodates 12 guests in 6 cabins, featuring five lower-deck staterooms and one upper-deck VIP cabin. Housing a crew of 18, the yacht's transparent floors allow natural light to flood its interior. With a displacement of 1,240 tons and two DEUTZ engines providing propulsion, the yacht's cruising speed reaches 14 knots.

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    Length 88.0m. Year2006. Maltese Falcon. 2006. |. Sail Yacht. Maltese Falcon is not just a sailing yacht, it is an enormous sail-driven vessel that, under healthy winds, will rocket to record-breaking speeds. Touted as a new class of yacht, this incredible super cruiser can cross the Atlantic in ten days with guests enjoying some of the most ...

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    Escape to your dream destination with up to 12 guests on the luxurious sailing yacht Maltese Falcon available for charter in and Mediterranean. Discover more here. Monaco. Le Panorama, 11th Floor 57 Rue Grimaldi MC 98000 Monaco +377 99 99 97 97. London. 1 Franklins Row London SW3 4SW ...

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    The great idea of the clipper rig is that a huge sail area, 2,415 metres square, in this case, can be spread over 15 sails, thus greatly reducing the loadings. On Maltese Falcon there are a total of 25 sails, giving her 10 spare. One of the most exciting aspects of Maltese Falcon is the yacht's upwind performance. "We sail as close to the ...

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    MALTESE FALCON, a 88.0 m Sail Yacht built in Turkey and delivered in 2006, is the flagship of Perini Navi. Her top speed is 19.5 kn, her cruising speed is 16.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 4000.0 nm at 14.0 kn, with power coming from two Deutz-MWM diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 19 ...

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    Arguably the world's most iconic sailing yacht, the multi-award-winning 88m (288ft) MALTESE FALCON has just been relaunched after undertaking a full-scale refit at the Lubsen yard in Livorno, Italy. YachtCharterFleet had the pleasure of speaking to the yacht's captain Pierfrancesco Cafaro on her latest changes and upcoming charter plans.

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    Delivered from the world-leading Perini Navi shipyard in 2006 before being fully refit in 2015, the Maltese Falcon has remained one of the most captivating superyachts on the water. Characterised by her spectacular DynaRig mast and the majestic bird emblazoned on her central sail, the yacht has earned her impressive reputation for fusing ...

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    Maltese Falcon is a 88 m / 288′9″ luxury sailing yacht. She was built by Perini Navi in 2006. With a beam of 12.9 m and a draft of 6 m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 1110 tons. She is powered by engines giving her a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. The sailing yacht can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins. The ...

  19. MALTESE FALCON Superyacht

    Available for charter with Burgess, MALTESE FALCON is the perfect luxury superyacht charter. Browse full specification, key features & pictures now.

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    Burgess. One of the world's most iconic sailing superyachts, Maltese Falcon, has returned to the ocean with a fresh refit for the summer charter season. The 88-metre Perini Navi yacht ...

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    The Maltese Falcon is a vessel that can truly be said to have revolutionized the world of superyachts. Launched in Italy in 2006 by Perini Navi, she has retained her revolutionary status ever since.Her three massive rotating masts each supports up to five sails and power the yacht to a speed in excess of 24 knots, while she cruises at 16 knots.

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    Perini Navi is known for creating some of the world's most famous and luxurious sailing yachts, including the 88-meter-long Maltese Falcon, one of the world's most recognizable sailing yachts ...