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SEA CORAL II

Arcadia Yachts

31M ARCADIA YACHTS 2019

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From 85,000€ per week

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SEA CORAL II is a luxury yacht emphasising natural light and open space living. Modern and innovative in design, The Arcadia 105' provides generous and comfortable cruising while remaining kind to the environment. The unique Arcadia Construction System incorporates patented solar panels as well as a carbon neutral construction foot print.

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• Volumes very well maximised
• Unique design
• Low consumption
• Hydraulic balcony/terrace
• A real floating villa
• Stabilisers "zero-speed"

31.00M (101' 8")

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The luxury super yacht SEA CORAL II can accommodate up to 10 guests in four cabins, each with a master suite with a king-size bed and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. Other lodging options are available in three more cabins.

SEA CORAL II is a 32.00m (105') contemporary solar-powered superyacht. The boat was built by Arcadia Yachts in 2019 and includes naval architecture by Hot Lab Yacht & Design. They created her excellent style and detailing with such care, resulting in an elegant and dignified yacht constructed with ultimate comfort in mind. She has a cruising speed of 15 knots and a beam of 25' 7" (7.80m) and a draft of 6' 3" (1.90m). She is powered by 2x MAN V8 - 1000 Hp engines.

Six expert crew members maintain and serve the SEA CORAL II charter boat, as well as her passengers, to ensure that they receive the very best in a world-class yacht charter.

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Sea Coral II motor yacht

102’ / 31 m | Arcadia | 2020

Designed and built with love by Arcadia , the luxury motor yacht Sea Coral II was launched in 2020 complete with ultramodern technology and innovative features, delivering a yacht holiday with an extraordinary comfort. Sea Coral II spans 102 feet of luxurious living space and playground above water. With 5 cabins that sleep 8 guests and accommodating up to 12 people on a day charter with a professional crew of 6, Sea Coral II will exceed your expectations.

Major Features

Promising contemporary luxurious comforts, Sea Coral II is an epic motor yacht that is shaping the future of luxury yacht charters. From her unique exteriors down to the chic and modern interiors, the designers carefully selected the most stunning and tasteful furnishings, as well as finishes, to provide guests with relaxation and indulgence in mind.

Perfectly blending world-class technology with comfort and entertainment in mind, Sea Coral II provides several opportunities for both fun and pampering on board. She is the top choice for discerning yacht enthusiasts looking for a luxury yacht with Swim Platform.

Amenities and Toys

Sea Coral II is a game-changer when it comes to small group luxury yacht holidays. Equipped with more gadgets and innovations than the average yacht, you will truly feel like you’re sailing on board a boutique 5-star hotel above water. Below deck, you can find stately suites and roomy living spaces, offering you private, comfortable, and intimate relaxation after a full-day of exploring the most exciting destinations.

Sea Coral II stands out from the rest with an impressive range of watersports toys, including Two Seabobs, for a holiday packed with fun and adventure. With more luxurious amenities and better service than a 5-star hotel, you can expect your VIP crew to be professional and discreet in meeting your every need on board.

Destinations

Sea Coral II is based in Mediterranean and sails to France, Monaco, Italy . While the yacht itself provides a first-class experience where all the modern comforts of yachting technology are present, the destinations offer another layer of discovery and exploration. Get to jump from one island to another, experiencing unique cuisine, ancient sites, and of course, exquisite natural beauty.

Whether you’re on your romantic getaway or vacationing with family and friends; a luxury motor yacht Sea Coral II packs on the romance and relaxation you need to make lasting memories while fulfilling a life-long dream of handling a sail or two.

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SEA CORAL II

2019   arcadia    105ft  /  32m.

SEA CORAL II Yacht Charter

SEA CORAL II currently registered in Malta is actively available for charter in several cruising destinations.

The luxury motor yacht SEA CORAL II was built by Arcadia and delivered to her owner in 2019.

The exterior of SEA CORAL II is designed by Hot Lab Yacht & Design.

Charter guest accommodation

SEA CORAL II has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 charter guests in 4 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 2 cabins with a twin bed and a pullman bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht SEA CORAL II will be managed by the crew of 6 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 6 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, Indoor audio system, Sun pads, Sun loungers, TV all cabins, TV saloon and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

SEA CORAL II is Currently cruising in the East Mediterranean and the West Mediterranean.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

West Mediterranean

• Corsica & Sardinia
• Air Conditioning
• Indoor audio system
• Sun loungers
• TV all cabins
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Paddleboards
• Snorkeling Gear

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter sea coral ii.

SEA CORAL II has a weekly charter price starting at €75,000 and an estimated daily charter price of €12,500.

How many guests on board SEA CORAL II?

SEA CORAL II can accommodate 10 sleeping guests on board in 4 cabins.

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• Year Built 2019
• Length 32m./104′12″
• Builder Arcadia Yachts
• Yacht Type Motor

SEA CORAL II is a 32.00m / 105ft Motor Superyacht built in 2019 by Arcadia Yachts. Sleeping 10 guests in 5 cabins and with a crew of 6. Cruising at 13.00 kn/ph with a top speed of 17.00 kn/ph.

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SEA CORAL II

SEA CORAL II is a 31.57 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Arcadia Yachts and delivered in 2019. She is one of 3 105 models.

Her top speed is 18.0 kn and her cruising speed is 16.0 kn and her power comes from two MAN diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 203.0 GT and a 7.76 m beam.

She was designed by Arcadia Yachts , who also completed the naval architecture. Arcadia Yachts has designed 6 yachts and created the naval architecture for 6 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Hot Lab (26 other superyacht interiors designed), Alain Perrier and Arcadia Yachts (2 other superyacht interiors designed) - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

SEA CORAL II is one of 2070 motor yachts in the 30-35m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 16.94 GT above the average.

SEA CORAL II is currently sailing under the Malta flag, the 3rd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1058 yachts registered. She is currently located at the superyacht marina Marina Casa de Campo, in Dominican Republic, where she has been located for 1 day. For more information regarding SEA CORAL II's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: SEA CORAL II
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
• Builder: Arcadia Yachts
• Naval Architect: Arcadia Yachts
• Exterior Designer: Arcadia Yachts
• Interior Designer: Hot Lab , Arcadia Yachts , Alain Perrier

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Many yachts rely on one or two standout features to define them, but Sea Coral 2 combines more than a dozen designer brands, a distinctive, almost military exterior, and an open-plan interior to create its own statement. With a grey hull, many windows and plumb bow, the 105-footer from Arcadia Yachts was launched several months ago, and is now cruising the Caribbean.

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The owner chose his own interior designer, Alain Perrier, for the furnishings, while also working with Italian yacht designer Hot Lab on the internal and external design. Perrier said the yacht design represents the “art of relaxation and comfort,” adding that he wanted “the owner’s personality” to be seen through the décor. The design team used more than 15 Italian labels, from B&B Italia furniture to Royal Botania lighting. The one common color throughout is Klein Blue—an intense electric blue—named after the painter Yves Klein.

The designers also worked to create different moods across the boat. The upper salon’s palette of whites and off-whites match the teak floors and wood furniture, while a multifaceted Quasar Holland light fixture on the ceiling creates a dramatic starry sky effect. The bronze Tom Dickson lamp was chosen because it resembles a lantern with a candle. A B&B Italia table and Maxalto chairs complete the quaint ensemble.

This is the “play room” on Sea Coral 2 , with glass walls and ceiling as well as designer sofa, chairs and ottomans chosen to work with the space. The Klein blue of the pillows is the common color across the yacht.  Courtesy Alberto Cocchi

On the main deck, the primary living space has sofas from B&B Italia, chosen for their simple, linear design, while the lamp by Tom Dickson is the same as the upper salon. The Trizo 21 chandelier also creates the starry sky look on the ceiling (something the owner loves at night), while a Klein Blue ottoman by India Mahdavi serves as coffee table or footrest. This area can be opened up, with two bulwarks that fold out, creating terraces over the sea.

The owner’s full-beam suite, which is accessed via a private staircase, is a contrast to the rest of the boat. It has a blue carpet, Cassina armchair with felt upholstery and special seam stitches, and Cantalupi reading lights with woven leather. The owner’s cabin also includes an office, with lamps from the Flos collection.

Sea Coral 2 also has two VIP staterooms with yet more designer furniture. Despite its being a floating designer showpiece, the owner plans to live aboard the yacht, cruising the Caribbean over the next few months.

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Courtesy Alberto Cocchi

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SEA CORAL II Yacht for Sale

105' arcadia | 2019 | €7,300,000.

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Sea Coral II

Last updated Mar 4, 2024

Sea Coral II Boat | 105' Arcadia 2019

A multi-award winning yacht, designed with high flexibility and seamlessness between interior-exterior, to amaze every shipowner. Conviviality and relax transform and blend together with elegance, The convertible sky lounge opens to the stern into the octagonal sun lounge. A unique comfort area of around 65 sqm takes shape. The walls disappear, the gaze is lost, and from the lounge guests admire great outdoors.

• Winner 2018 at the World Yachts Trophies - Most innovative Yacht -
• Winner 2019 at the World Superyacht - Best Motor Yacht -

SEA CORAL II is a 31.57 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Arcadia Yachts and delivered in 2019. She accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 6 crew members.

Exceptional main deck salon (about 70m² big) featured with 2 large lateral sliding doors & 2 hydraulic balconies, turning this area into a spectacular floating loft.

A Family room located on bow area, surrounded by a glass veranda (with Solar panel), with sofas, table, library and TV, where guests looking for tranquillity and beautiful seascapes will enjoy staying while cruising. This area might be used as an additional 5th guest cabin, when requested;

The 360° panoramic Alfresco flybridge featured with an up & down electric windows system, and a very spacious sun deck (about 40m²), turns this upper deck into one of the most favourite place where to stay onboard.

KEY FEATURES:

• Zero-speed FINS Stabilizers by ABT-TRAC
• 2 x MAN engine - low fuel consumption at economical cruising speed
• Opening transom door for Tender garage & water-toys
• A 5 years RINA classification survey successfully started in September 2023, about 95% completed to date, and will be ended upon Yacht’s arrival in SOF (may/june 2024).

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Ocean Drive.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Sea Coral II HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 105' Arcadia 2019
• Location: Golfe Juan, 06, France
• Engines: MAN
• Last Updated: Mar 4, 2024
• Asking Price: €7,300,000
• Maximum Speed: 16|kilometers per hour
• Max Draft: 6' 3''

Sea Coral II additional information

• Cruising Speed: 13|kilometers per hour
• Beam: 25' 6''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Displacement: 308.65 lb
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 15600|liter
• Fresh Water: 1 x 3100|liter
• Holding: 1 x 1440|liter
• Max Passengers: 10
• Double Berths: 3

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This New Yacht Is Sailing to Gorgeous, Lesser-known Ports in the Caribbean Sea — and I Was on Board With 'Below Deck's' Chef Ben

Emerald Cruises' new Emerald Sakara ship brings guests to smaller ports in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, with an onboard marina and the occasional Bravo-lebrity.

Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on cruise travel. He has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler , Skift , and The Huffington Post .

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With a couple dozen guests looking on, chef Ben Robinson was showing how to slice and dice a fresh red snapper. “You kind of feel him — but you don’t fondle him,” said Robinson, the fan favorite from the Bravo reality show Below Deck, who’s always ready with a quip. As he pulled a perfect filet off the bone, he explained how to salt the fish and that there’s no more important relationship than the one you have with your fishmonger. “My advice is to always be friendly,” he noted. “I like to support my mom-and-pop [businesses]. If you become familiar with them, they’ll say, ‘Hey, I got this in this morning.’”

The cooking demo, which also featured a ceviche how-to and tips on knife sharpening, was one of many “Chef Ben” moments on my trip aboard Emerald Sakara . It’s the newest 100-passenger vessel from Emerald Cruises, which launched in the fall of 2023, a sibling vessel to the Emerald Azzurra .

During an eight-day voyage in March from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, the reality personality was definitely one of the star attractions. Robinson spent several evenings in the galley, creating special dishes such as a panko-crusted veal striploin stuffed with pesto.

He also hosted a well-attended Q&A about his life in the kitchen — and spent plenty of time connecting with fans, many of whom booked the trip specifically to chop it up with Below Deck alum.

“We definitely booked because of Ben,” said Shannon Welnel , a Montana-based travel advisor who had lots of praise for his cuisine — and the yacht-like atmosphere on board the 100-passenger ship. Other guests I spoke with admitted they hadn’t seen much Below Deck, but were intrigued by the chance to chill with a Bravo-lebrity.

Emerald Sakara

• With a max of just 100 passengers, Emerald Sakara feels at times like a private yacht, with no lines and no crowds, and outstanding service from a highly experienced crew.
• Minimalist rooms recall the stripped down aesthetic of Miami Beach or Mykonos, Greece, with pops of color from Missoni Home accents and a sleek-yet-functional bathroom with plenty of storage space.
• While this small ship has but one restaurant and one poolside cafe, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to meals, whether you’re hitting the breakfast or lunch buffet or choosing from the dinner menu.
• The onboard marina, which is open in favorable weather conditions, offers watersports and swimming off the stern of the ship.
• Easy to understand and mostly inclusive pricing covers meals, beverages at mealtime, many tours, and surprisingly speedy Wi-Fi.

The intimate-ship vibe was also one reason the chef wanted to hop aboard. “This definitely has more of a yacht vibe than any other [ship] I've been on,” Robinson told me one afternoon. “A hundred passengers is not a lot,” he said. “I've been on boats with 2,500 passengers, and you really do feel like you're anonymous. But here, the service is great, and you really are treated as an individual and someone important. And you kind of lose that on the big boats.”

While Robinson doesn’t have immediate plans to join another Emerald cruise, he told me that there were plenty of parallels between his life on megayachts and what the Sakara offers its guests. “It’s been incredible,” he said.

I had to agree. The Sakara certainly has much to offer, both in spite of its smaller size and because of it. While it’s available to book by the cabin, like any cruise ship, it still manages to feel at times like a private yacht, particularly when it sails to less-commonly visited ports such as Culebra, on Puerto Rico, or St. Bart’s. In the latter, we dropped anchor near Eric Schmidt’s yacht, Whisper , and had the whole day to explore the glitzy island and its capital, Gustavia. (After a drive around in the morning, I managed to catch the beautiful sunset from the lovely little Shell Beach, right in town.)

“The benefit of being on a small cruise ship like this one is that we can enter small ports and areas where others can’t,” said Robert Kuznin, the captain of Sakara , who previously worked with several cruise lines, including Paul Gauguin, Seabourn, and Virgin Voyages. “For example, when we dropped anchor in Esperanza Bay,” he explained about our stop at the island of Vieques, “there were only two meters under the keel — and that was the shallowest I’ve ever been!”

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The ability to go places that larger ships can’t was also on display one morning on St. Kitts, one of the final stops of my trip. It was still early in the morning, but already four mega-ships were docked in Basseterre, the island’s capital. Instead of tying up next to them on the busy cruise pier, we dropped anchor just off the beach in South Friar’s Bay, a long sweep of sand in the island’s southern reaches. There were no crowds to contend with, no paperwork hassles, no touts offering dodgy cab rides. A five-minute tender ride to the beach was all it took to meet our local guide. Time from leaving the breakfast buffet to our first stop? About 25 minutes. Even the most efficient mega-ship would struggle to make that happen — and they can’t drop anchor right off the one of the best beaches on the island. 

Other moments aboard Sakara felt like something out of Below Deck . One afternoon, I made my way to the yacht’s marina, a platform at the stern stocked with lounge chairs, refreshments, and water toys such as a floating trampoline and inflatable sea kayaks. I jumped off the stern into the Caribbean and then tried out the ship’s Seabob, a floating gadget that’s like a cross between a Jet Ski and an electric scooter.

As I continued my joy ride, I could see another vessel anchored just north of us. Turns out, it was David Geffen’s private yacht , Rising Sun . Of course, we were there first.

Here’s a closer look at all the amenities of the Emerald Sakara , which sails seasonally in coastal waters in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean Sea.

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Welcome to your starship: the stripped down, white-and-gray cabins on Sakara feel sci-fi chic, particularly when the accent lighting is switched on. They’re also, thankfully, spacious and super functional, with ample storage space (including a safe), a small minibar, a coffee station, and a clever headboard built-in that’s a great spot for your charging devices and water bottle. Most of the 50 rooms and suites have verandas; ocean-view staterooms are the exception. Bathrooms are just big enough, with plenty of storage, and are stocked with Espa products and a hair dryer. My cabin, 421, was a 300-square-foot balcony suite toward the aft of the ship on deck four: I never once heard noise from the surrounding cabins or in the hallway, though I did occasionally notice sounds and vibrations from the vessel, something that is common on even the largest of ships. A note on power plugs: my stateroom had U.S.-style outlets throughout as well as USB-A charging ports on either side of the bed, a nice touch.

Because Sakara is smaller than most cruise ships, it can’t compete on sheer volume of bars and restaurants. Still, the food on board is solid. La Cucina is the only true dining room, with both indoor and outdoor seating; it has somewhat limited hours compared to the round-the-clock dining options on bigger vessels. That being said, I certainly didn’t go hungry: a breakfast buffet is complemented by traditional à la minute options such as omelets and pancakes; lunch is also buffet style with a carving station. Dinner is more restaurant style, with options from an ever-changing daily menu plus always available classics such as Caesar salad, shrimp cocktail, grilled salmon, and spaghetti bolognese on offer. (Many dietary restrictions and preferences can be accommodated.)

On my voyage, chef Robinson put together several special plates, including what might’ve been the best dish of the week: a sesame-crusted seared yellowfin tuna with celeriac puree. The Below Deck star also put together a panko veal striploin roulade one night and, another evening, offered a citrus-cured hamachi with, in a touch of molecular gastronomy, “mango spheres.” Elsewhere on board, a poolside cafe, Aqua Café, has quick bites like burgers and flatbreads, as well as sweets and coffee pulled from a Cimbali espresso machine. The cocktails served in the Amici Lounge and the Sky Bar were consistently excellent, mixed by a talented team of pros who’ve previously worked on Seabourn ships and in some of Dubai’s top hotels. One weaker spot was the selection of wine on board: pours at mealtimes are included, but they didn’t rock my boat. A short list of “chairman’s wines,” available at extra cost, included a couple by-the-bottle finds such as 2013 vintage Cristal ($650) and some mid-tier Bordeaux and Burgundy options.

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Though small, this ship isn’t an expedition yacht. Rather, it’s specifically designed for warm-weather coastal cruising, meaning it spends the lion’s share of its time in places such as the Caribbean and, in the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months, the Mediterranean. My trip aboard was spent entirely in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, where passages between ports were short and the seas were often calm. (We did occasionally encounter some swells of up to two meters, or 6.6 feet. I saw many guests wearing medicated patches to prevent motion sickness throughout the trip.) Sakara typically spends a season of several months in a given region, with a variety of cruise lengths offered, ranging from six to 24 days. In 2024, the ship will spend April through November in the Mediterranean. Sakara will return to the Caribbean at the end of the year, through April 2025.

Tours off the ship were a strong suit for Emerald, at least on my voyage. Most stops offered a variety of activities, ranging from a simple transfer to a nearby beach to a full-on, multi-hour tour. Usually, I found myself ashore with a very small group of folks — fewer than a dozen — and all the guides Emerald arranged were true pros. Passengers raved about a kayak paddle through the bioluminescent bay on Vieques, something I sadly didn’t try myself. I did, however, enjoy a short guided hike on the island of St. John, to the pristine beach along Salomon Bay, which was all but deserted. The organization of excursions felt flawless to me, thanks no doubt to the crew and shore excursion manager, Pilar Atencio. Worth a mention, too, were Atencio’s detailed briefings on what to expect each day. While these sorts of “port talks'' are common on ships of all sizes, they felt particularly useful on Sakara because of how intimate our groups were; many passengers made a point of attending the pre-dinner talks every night, for info on what to expect about our anchorage, historical background on each island, and detailed info about what each tour offering would entail.

Call it small but mighty: Sakara has all the essentials, which is a bit of feat for a ship this size. A cozy spa has wellness and beauty treatments, as well as a small hairstyling and facial studio; morning yoga and stretching are available on deck. The fitness center, with a few cardio machines, a Peloton bike, and a variety of weights and other gear gets the job done. The smallish pool and a top-deck whirlpool were lovely — though I spent most of my time in the ocean: the Sakara ’s marina deck is a key feature, and it was open several afternoons during my trip. It’s like the greatest pool party you’ve ever been to, complete with piña coladas, sea kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and a trampoline, right off the stern of the ship. It is, truly, as much fun as it sounds like, though it is subject to the whims of weather and ocean currents. Also available in some destinations are e-bikes from Gocycle, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis; during my trip, several guests gave them a spin on the island of Vieques. Sakara also carries a ton of snorkeling gear and beach towels, which passengers can borrow whenever they like. In terms of performances, this isn’t the vessel for Broadway-style shows, but guitarist Jamie Ferguson and voyage director Nathalie Millet added plenty of live music to the trip.

The youngest passengers I spoke with on my cruise were in their 20s — and they were traveling with their parents. Sakara is perhaps the perfect ship for families traveling with adult children, since it offers such a diverse array of activities to suit different tastes and activity levels, while visiting intriguing destinations. The ship is also intimate enough that everybody can gather easily for meals — or a swim off the stern — without fighting the crowds common on larger vessels. On the other hand, Sakara is probably not the best choice for families with younger children: there’s no kid-specific programming, and you’re likely to be the only ones aboard with little ones. “Emerald Cruises yachts are recommended for people aged 12 and up, and they must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 18 or [older],” a spokesperson shared with T+L.

Sakara is probably best described as somewhat accessible: the ship has elevators to all decks and the crew was, on my trip, very accommodating to those with mobility challenges. There are handrails throughout, and bathrooms feature shower grab bars. That being said, several areas of the ship — the outdoor dining terrace, for example — require navigating at least one step even once you’ve reached the deck in question by elevator. “Due to the nature and size of the ships, wheelchairs and scooters are not allowed to be used on board,” a spokesperson told T+L. When the ship is at anchor, it’s only possible to go ashore by tender or Zodiac, both of which could be challenging for those with limited mobility. As Emerald’s FAQ explains: “Guests with limited mobility will require help from a companion, since the crew is limited.” Also of note: many announcements are made only by loudspeaker with no hearing-impaired alternative.

Seven-night sailings on Emerald Sakara start from $2,775 per person, and you can book at emeraldcruises.com .

New Cape Coral Yacht Club designs: Most on council like a coastal, Key West vibe

Given three different design options for the new Yacht Club Community Center , most of the Cape Coral City Council is leaning toward a coastal, Key West-flavor architecture.

At a committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday, the city sought direction from the council on a design direction for the outside of the community building.

"It's a concept, just like we do with anything else, and as we are designing, things may come up that we want to shift and be nimble (on)," said Cape Coral City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn.

James Pankonin with Kimley Horn, a consulting firm focusing on public and private developments, presented the information about the look of the community building.

Cape Coral's Yacht Club Community Park, which includes a yacht basin, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a ballroom, and a beach, has been a popular attraction and staple for the city since the 1960s but is set to undergo major renovations after Hurricane Ian delayed the original plans .

The current plans include a new two-story community center to replace the ballroom, removing the tennis courts, rearranging the area to accommodate a four-story parking garage, a new restaurant, and a new resort-style pool.

The city is also preparing for the demolition of the Yacht Club and its facilities in April as it awaits permits.

No estimates could be provided for the price of the new building.

"It will really come into how much of certain materials are needed and construction methods," Ilczyszyn said.

The city will have that information once they have 30% of the construction design.

Two public meetings for the designs are planned for April 2 and May 7.

After getting public input, the city will vote to amend its contract with Kimley Horn to approve all these changes.

The plan is to have these changes approved or introduced before the summer hiatus.

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John Bryant with Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors, a Sarasota-based design firm, said the goal with the new designs was to maintain the experience of the original Yacht Club.

The majority of the council preferred option one.

Design one:

Bryant described the first option as "coastal vernacular" and similar to the park buildings at Lake Kennedy and Yellow Fever Creek.

"So it's sort of informed by the current architectural work in 2024," Bryant said. "Kinda Key West."

Councilmember Dan Sheppard and Mayor John Gunter preferred option one.

Gunter said the design was the most pleasing for him.

Councilmember Keith Long liked option one and said he liked the Key West aesthetic.

Councilmember Tom Hayden liked option one.

Design two:

Option two is more informed by the current Yacht Club and would have a stone base and mid-century feel to it, according to Bryant.

"There's certainly opportunity to kind of further develop this option to have even more of the existing Yacht Club feel, but a different vibe, feel than option one," Bryant said.

He also said option two might be more expressive the closer they try to recreate the aesthetic of the old ballroom building.

Councilmember Jessica Cosden liked design two as it incorporated design elements of the old building though she lamented how similar it looked to the first design.

"I wish we could have done more, but I know it's hard with a two-story building, to make it look the same as a very unique one-story building.

Councilmember Bill Steinke said two would be his choice as well, but was wary of additional maintenance of natural wood products used in the design.

"As long as we can bring that aesthetic and keep the maintenance down, number two would be my choice," Steinke said.

Councilmember Robert Welsh said he could go either way, but he liked the look of two.

Design three:

This would be more contemporary and modern.

"Even with a more contemporary language, you can still have warmth, incorporating some wood elements and stone elements," Bryant said.

None of the council members expressed any favorability for the third design.

Inside the new community center

The Community Center will have an additional 10,000 square feet for a total of 47,000 square feet, a history room to remember the first ballroom building on the first floor, and more rooms for civic and community use on the first floor.

Additionally, the new ballroom has shifted slightly as the balcony area on the second floor has been expanded to wrap around the top of the building.

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Yacht Russia at Moscow Dive Show 2020

      Yacht Russia at Moscow Dive Show 2020

The largest water man exhibition in Eastern Europe, the Moscow Dive Show, is held annually in Moscow.

The yachting space of the exhibition expanded every year and today it is not just dedicated stands and the opportunity to offer our products and services, but also a full-fledged four-day forum for the exchange of experience, communication and new useful acquaintances in the world of yachting. This is a great opportunity to talk about yachting to those who would like to learn yachting, but do not know where to start.

The cultural program of Moscow Dive Show 2020 will include a large yacht block with speeches by reputable sailors on a variety of topics – from the first steps in yachting to life hacks and recommendations from experienced yachtsmen. So it won’t be boring!

This year Yacht Russia magazine will present its stand at the exhibition, where you can find out about our plans, projects and, of course, purchase magazines. And of course, we will prepare pleasant surprises for the guests of the exhibition.

In addition, visitors to the exhibition are waiting for:

– decisive discounts on virtually everything – on equipment, travel packages and training courses. You can bargain, compare, choose the best and get first-hand advice.

– A whole pavilion of delicacies – from mussels and crab to shrimp and oysters, from homemade cheeses to smoked lard. Fruit drinks, craft beer and mulled wine so appropriate in February. In the pavilion, you can sit at the table and have a full lunch.

– Children's program. For young visitors a separate day is provided in which they can take part in master classes and competitions. Entrance to the exhibition for children under 12 years old is free.

– Hour of presents! The time when each visitor can get a really valuable prize, just for coming to the Moscow Dive Show 2020. For sailors, a separate prize category is provided so that the gift is really needed.

Tickets are already on sale. The cost of admission until February 5 is 400 rubles. On the opening day of the exhibition, tickets will cost 500 rubles. Buy in advance. You can purchase a ticket through the official website of the exhibition at http://www.diveshow.ru/show/bilety/.

Exhibition Hours: February 6 (Thursday) from 10:00 to 20:00 February 7 (Friday) from 10:00 to 21:00 February 8 (Saturday) from 10:00 to 21:00 February 9 (Sunday) from 10:00 to 18:00

The schedule of performances, the layout of the stands of participants, information on how to get to the exhibition center and how to purchase tickets can be found on the official website of the event at http://www.diveshow.ru/

We are waiting for you from February 6 to 9 in Moscow, at the Sokolniki Exhibition Center (Pavilions 4 and 4.1). Look for our booth next to the small stage in Pavilion 4.1 (on the floor plan, the small stage is indicated by a yacht).

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Food, drinking water and marine life are at risk after a cargo ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels spilled oil and fertilizer into the Red Sea.

The U.S. military's Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said early Sunday the Rubymar, a Belize-flagged vessel carrying 21,000 metric tons of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer, sank at 2:15 a.m. local time Saturday.

The ship was struck by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile on Feb. 18 in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, and had been drifting northward after taking on water. Before plunging, the vessel had already been leaking heavy fuel that triggered an oil slick through the waterway.

"It's really devastating," said David Rehkopf, associate professor of epidemiology and public health at Stanford University in California.

Rehkopf co-authored a study about a potential Red Sea oil spill in 2021, when the FSO Safer oil tanker carrying millions of barrels of oil was decaying and in danger of spilling. Researchers found a spill would have "catastrophic" public health ramifications for residents in Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Eritrea.

Rehkopf is concerned about potential harm to marine life, which many residents rely on for food, as well as drinking water, given Saudi Arabia relies on desalination plants that filter sea water.

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Spill could have 'implications for the health of millions'.

"Worst-case scenario is that there could be implications for the health of millions of people from pollution, and food supply and water supply effects," Rehkopf said.

"This would be bad anywhere. I mean, if this occurred off the coast of Florida, it would be bad. But it's exponentially worse because of the difficulties that are already going on for folks there."

The Rubymar could leak 7,000 barrels, which is only a fraction of the oil carried by the Safer until its cargo was successfully transferred to another vessel last year. But that is still significantly more oil than was spilled by the Wakashio, a Japanese ship that wrecked near Mauritius in 2020, causing millions of dollars in damages and harming the livelihood of thousands of fishermen.

Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak, the prime minister of Yemen's internationally recognized government, called the Rubymar's sinking "an unprecedented environmental disaster."

"It's a new disaster for our country and our people," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Every day, we pay for the Houthi militia's adventures, which were not stopped at plunging Yemen into the coup disaster and war."

U.S. Central Command has warned in recent days of an "environmental disaster" in the making.

Fish could become 'inedible,' researcher says

The Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted ships in the Red Sea, a critical waterway for energy shipments heading to Europe, since November in protest of Israel's attacks on Gaza.

The Red Sea is a vital source of food, especially in Yemen, where fishing was the second-largest export after oil before the current civil war between the Houthis and Yemen's Sunni government.

"The most direct effect is one of tainting or contamination, which means that the fish become inedible," said Peter Hodson, an oil spill expert and professor emeritus with Queens University's School of Environmental Studies in Kingston, Ont.

"The impacts are ultimately on a failure to reproduce, or a lower reproduction rate because fewer embryos and larvae survive."

Drinking water safety is of particular concern for Saudi Arabia, which for decades has been building the world's largest network of desalination plants. Cities like Jeddah rely on the facilities for almost all of their drinking water.

"If (oil) got into the intakes it would certainly start to affect the whole desalination process," Hodson said. "You might end up having to either shut down the purification process, or risk heavy damage that would completely destroy the desalination plant."

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It is difficult to gauge the risk from the fertilizer that the U.S. military's Central Command and port authorities in Djibouti, adjacent to where the Rubymar sank, said the ship was transporting.

Fertilizer can fuel the proliferation of algae blooms, resulting in the loss of oxygen, asphyxiation of marine life and the creation of so-called "dead zones."

Hodson said the effect will depend on how badly the ship has broken, which will determine how quickly the toxins spill out.

"The fertilizer could be the worst component of all this, but it really depends on how intact the ship is," he said.

The Red Sea is home to some of the world's most colourful and extensive coral reefs, which are also at risk. Several are major tourist draws and increasingly a subject of great scientific research, owing to their apparent resilience to warming seawater temperatures.

Concerns raised about future spills

Ian Ralby, founder of maritime security firm I.R. Consilium, told the Associated Press that the Red Sea's unique circular water patterns aggravate these concerns. The patterns operate essentially as a giant lagoon, he said, with water moving north toward the Suez Canal during winter and outward to the Gulf of Aden in summer.

"What spills in the Red Sea, stays in the Red Sea," he said.

Ralby said he worries that even if this spill is manageable, there could be bigger disasters to come.

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He said most container ships stopped using the Red Sea shipping lanes since the Houthis began targeting ships in the area. What remains, he said, are poorly maintained vessels, oil tankers and bulk carriers that pose far greater environmental risks.

"With fewer and fewer container ships to target, the odds of another spill with massive environmental impact has increased enormously," Ralby said.

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The new Cape Coral Yacht Club is getting an "Old Florida" facelift. Cape Coral City Council members decided on a "Key West aesthetic" for the community center.

At Tuesday's Cape Coral City Council meeting, developers presented three design options for the new community center at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The yacht club was destroyed by Hurricane Ian.

Developers described option one as a "Key West-inspired- aesthetic". Number two is very similar to the original yacht club building with wood and stone features. Option three is a more modern design. Three council members, including Bill Steinke, Robert Welsh and Jessica Cosden voted for option two.

"I think it's important that we stick to what we talked about. I don't think we made a promise, but I think we talked about incorporating the old building in this design," said District 7 Council member Jessica Cosden.

Five council members, including Mayor John Gunter, Dan Sheppard, Tom Hayden, Richard Carr, and Keith Long voted for option one.

"I just appreciate the aesthetic of the old Key West. I think we should also keep in mind; we just had a discussion at the CRA meeting, I believe, with regards to keeping the coastal theme in that particular area. I think we utilize the yacht club plans as a reference for that," said District 6 Council member Keith Long.

No one voted for the third option.

This means developers will move on with option one. Cape Coral City Council will continue to discuss design plans in two upcoming meetings on April 2 and May 7.

The new community center will be 2 stories totaling 47,000 square feet. It will have plenty of space for events in its ballroom, multi-purpose hall and meeting spaces. It will also have a kitchen, bathrooms and space for retail. Designs also show a wrap-around balcony and open foyer.

A spokesperson with the City of Cape Coral said the deconstruction process has begun in preparation for the demolition of the buildings. According to the city's website, demolition is supposed to begin next month.

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To be represented by Premium Yachts, Ferretti Yachts and Riva , two prestigious brands of the Ferretti Group, will be present at the Moscow International Boat Show 2013, displaying motor yacht Ferretti 530 as well as Riva Iseo yacht tender.

Luxury motor yacht Ferretti 530

Luxury yacht Ferretti 530 was very keen to undertake in collaboration once again with AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, Ferretti Group Engineering Division and Studio Zuccon International Project . The compact dimensions, 16 meters long and almost 5 meters wide, allow the 530 yacht to deliver grand Italian luxury and cruising immersed in such comfort until now unheard of in a yacht of this size.

Ferretti 530 yacht boasts three revolutionary innovations: the full beam master cabin with chaise longue and two large open view windows that make it a real suite at sea level bathed in light, tones and the natural essences of teak. Moving the galley from the center to the aft section creates a unique open space that includes the saloon, galley, cocktail bar and the dining area, the cockpit area continues thanks to the tilting window. The roll bar free sky lounge and the spoiler allow the 530 a sporty appearance combined with elegantly formal lines.

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Riva , the iconic Ferretti Group brand, presented a new model at the historical Lake d’Iseo shipyards in July 2011. Featuring elegance and ease of transportation as its distinctive characteristics, Iseo superyacht tender , a 27 foot runabout, is destined to become a must-have for those who love cruising on both lakes and the sea, and, most importantly, design enthusiasts. It is also perfect for anyone wishing to enhance their yacht with an exclusive tender that will never go unnoticed.

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Due to its ease of manoeuvrability and size, Iseo yacht tender is also ideal as a tender for large yachts. Innovative and elegant, it can also guarantee comfort in bad weather conditions. Besides the electrohydraulic bimini top, it was also designed with a waterproof, automobile-style soft top which protects those on board against water and the wind during cruising.

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Extreme Heat Toasted the Caribbean’s Corals

Six months later, the bleached corals are still recovering.

This article was originally published by Hakai Magazine .

In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer of 2023 was the hottest on record . In the Caribbean, coral reefs sat in sweltering water for months—stewing in a dangerous marine heat wave that started earlier, lasted longer, and climbed to higher temperatures than ever recorded in some locations. In some places, the water was more than 32  degrees Celsius—as toasty as a hot tub. Ever since the water started to warm, researchers and conservationists have been anxiously watching to see how the debilitating heat has affected the region’s corals.

For many Caribbean corals, last year’s heat proved too much to bear. The more time corals spend in hot water, the more likely they are to bleach, turning white as they expel the single-celled algae that live within their tissues. Without these symbiotic algae—and the energy they provide through photosynthesis—bleached corals starve. Survival becomes a struggle, and what was a healthy thicket of colorful coral can turn into a tangle of skeletons.

Corals can recover from bleaching. But while some Caribbean corals survived last year’s bleaching, and others were unaffected, multitudes perished. And for many corals, the harrowing experience isn’t even over.

Lorenzo Álvarez-Filip, a marine ecologist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, says that, for a coral, recovering after bleaching is like recuperating from a long illness. It takes time. Yet even now, several months after the water has cooled to temperatures that no longer stress corals, researchers across the Caribbean are still finding bleached corals living in limbo.

Read: How coral researchers are coping with the death of reefs

In the Bahamas, where the shallowest reefs were hit particularly hard, Valeria Pizarro, a marine biologist at the Perry Institute for Marine Science, started to see some bleached corals recover in October and November 2023, gradually regaining patches of color as symbiotic algae recolonized their still-living tissues. But as recently as January 2024, she and her team were still finding bleached corals that had yet to regain their algal allies.

“Some days it’s just frustrating,” says Pizarro.

Last summer’s extreme heat also bleached and killed many of the corals within parts of the Mesoamerican Reef—the Western Hemisphere’s largest barrier-reef system, which stretches from the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula south to Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. At the Mexican end of the barrier reef, calm water near shore rose to some 3 degrees Celsius warmer than normal, causing widespread coral mortality. The same was true farther south, in a shallow lagoon of the barrier reef in northern Belize.

Although these shallow reefs suffered heavier losses, Álvarez-Filip says corals in the deeper reefs he surveyed also experienced widespread bleaching. Even 50 to 80 feet below the waves, “it was just bright white everywhere,” Álvarez-Filip says. “It was really hard to find a coral that was not bleached.”

Many of these corals in deeper water have been left partially dead and partially alive, says Álvarez-Filip. Because each coral is usually a colony, some clones—genetic copies of the parent coral—can die while others survive, which leaves the coral with dead patches. Although grim, it’s better than the outcome in the shallow lagoon he monitored, where many corals died completely.

Even amid such sweeping losses, however, not all Caribbean reefs were decimated by the heat.

On certain Bahamian reefs, Pizarro says, coral survival rates were much higher. There, some corals didn’t bleach at all, while others did but have already recovered. A sprawling archipelago of hundreds of islands, the Bahamas includes broad, turquoise shallows where water is likely to overheat. But it also includes locations where currents bring cooler water into the reefs, which may have helped protect the corals.

Another apparent sanctuary was Mexico’s Limones Reef, where large groups of branching elkhorn coral held on to their deep-orange color. According to temperature sensors within the reef, the water was a bit cooler than in other reefs—still warmer than normal, but not as deadly.

As winter once again turns to spring in the Northern Hemisphere, researchers in the Bahamas and Mexico will be looking into how corals in some locations were able to avoid bleaching, and investigating whether those animals owe their success entirely to cooler conditions, or whether they themselves are more able to cope with heat.

Mass coral bleaching was first observed in the early 1980s and has become more common, especially in years when tropical waters are heated by both climate change and El Niño, which is what happened in 2023. Although last year’s heat was more extreme than anything recorded before in parts of the Caribbean, it may be a harbinger of things to come: As the planet continues to warm, marine heat waves may become more common and more intense.

But amid all the loss, “there are some corals that have energy and are resistant,” Pizarro says. “We need to keep working for them.”

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Council approves design for Cape Coral Yacht Club

• RELATED: Council will review new design plans for Yacht Club

The first option had a “Key West, old Florida” architectural style. The second option was based on the existing yacht club building, and the third option was a contemporary architectural design.

Some people in Cape Coral raised concerns about the parking garage and financing the project.