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Maltese Falcon in collision with an admirer

The owner of the 289ft superyacht Maltese Falcon , Tom Perkins has posted an account of a collision his yacht was involved in with a Nordic 40, Stand By , on San Francisco Bay.

Maltese Falcon suffered damage to a section of her starboard topside and rail.

The top of the Nordic 40’s mast also punched a hole in one of Falcon’s sails.

As for the smaller boat, a big chunk was taken out of her bow.

‘A few minutes before this photo sequence was taken, the Falcon had turned to port, to give the right of way to the smaller yacht, which was to leeward on the starboard tack.

‘The Stand By was originally on a roughly reciprocal course to that of the Falcon .

‘Prior to the photos shown here, Stand By was bearing away, and the two yachts were on safe courses to pass roughly with a distance of 200ft separation.

‘After Stand By had sailed past the Falcon’s bow, the smaller vessel suddenly rounded up, possibly to tack in order to follow the Falcon , when she lost control.

‘With her main sheeted hard in, the smaller boat was unable to bear away to avoid a collision.

‘A San Francisco Bay Pilot was on the Falcon’s bridge overseeing the Falcon’s course at all times.

‘The pilot is also an experienced sailor and sailboat owner.

‘Because of the Falcon’s tonnage, a licensed pilot is required whenever the yacht is underway, approaching, or inside the Bay.

The Stand By did not stop after the collision. The Falcon furled her sails and pursued the 40-footer under power, in order to determine her name and registration number.

‘The pilot radioed the U.S. Coast Guard, which intercepted Stand By and boarded her.

‘The accident was caused by Stand By’s sudden change of course, which was much too quick to permit the Falcon to respond.

‘The Falcon sustained damage to hull, capping rail, superstructure and main lower topsail, but fortunately there were no injuries to persons aboard either vessel.

‘We spoke to others who were aboard Falcon , such as Tad Lacey, who has been sailing and racing the Bay for more than 50 years, and they were dumbfounded at what happened.

‘Lacey and the others said the boats were passing with no problem until Stand By suddenly luffed up.

“We sailed aboard Falcon the next day, and can confirm that many small boat skippers seemed intent on getting as close as possible to Falcon – even if it meant crossing a short distance in front of her bow with a backwinded genoa or sailing on a reciprocal course.

‘Please folks, give a little room. Besides, the view is even better from several hundred feet away.’

— Excerpt from a story by Richard Spindler posted with pictures on the Latitude 38 website .

Picture by Peter Lyons

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Collision between Falcon and Stand-By

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Last Saturday there was a collision between the Nordic 40 Stand-By and Maltese Falcon on San Francisco Bay. The smaller boat plowed into the 289-ft yacht’s starboard beam, damaging a bit of the hull and rail. The top of the mast also punched a hole in one of Falcon’s sails. As for the smaller boat, a big chunk was taken out of her bow.

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We haven’t been able to locate the skipper of Stand-By for comment, but Perkins posted his version of what happened on photographer Peter Lyons’ website to accompany the many photos Lyons captured of the incident. It reads as follows:

"A few minutes before this photo sequence was taken, the Falcon had turned to port, to give the right of way to the smaller yacht, which was to leeward on the starboard tack. The Stand-By was originally on a roughly reciprocal course to that of the Falcon. Prior to the photos shown here, Stand-By was bearing away, and the two yachts were on safe courses to pass roughly with a distance of 200 feet separation. After Stand-By had sailed past the Falcon’s bow, the smaller vessel suddenly rounded up, possibly to tack in order to follow the Falcon, when she lost control. With her main sheeted hard in, the smaller boat was unable to bear away to avoid a collision. A San Francisco Bay Pilot was on the Falcon’s bridge overseeing the Falcon’s course at all times. The pilot is also an experienced sailor and sailboat owner. Because of the Falcon’s tonnage, a licensed pilot is required whenever the yacht is underway, approaching, or inside the Bay. The Stand-By did not stop after the collision. The Falcon furled her sails and pursued the 40-footer under power, in order to determine her name and registration number. The pilot radioed the U.S. Coast Guard, which intercepted Stand-By and boarded her. The accident was caused by Stand-By’s sudden change of course, which was much too quick to permit the Falcon to respond. The Falcon sustained damage to hull, capping rail, superstructure and main lower topsail, but fortunately there were no injuries to persons aboard either vessel."

We spoke to others who were aboard Falcon, such as Tad Lacey, who has been sailing and racing the Bay for more than 50 years, and they were dumbfounded at what happened. Lacey and the others said the boats were passing with no problem until Stand-By suddenly luffed up.

We sailed aboard Falcon the next day, and can confirm that many small boat skippers seemed intent on getting as close as possible to Falcon — even if it meant crossing a short distance in front of her bow with a backwinded genoa or sailing on a reciprocal course. Please folks, give a little room. Besides, the view is even better from several hundred feet away.

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The day we were aboard Falcon, four or five people were always on careful watch to avoid the many small boats. They included Perkins at the helm, Chris the skipper, Bay Pilot P.W. Fuller, who owns a Beneteau 41, one crewmember on the bow, and often another crewmember on the bridge. And despite being the bigger boat, Falcon often changed course to stay as clear as possible.

The Bay belongs to all boats, large and small. There is plenty of room for everyone, just use a little common sense and courtesy.

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9 Fascinating Facts About the ‘Maltese Falcon,’ One of the World’s Most Iconic Sailing Yachts

A three-deck atrium, two master suites, two cinemas, and the innovative falconrig are just a few of the secrets of this highly technical yacht., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon

At the time of its 2006 delivery, the 289-foot Maltese Falcon held the title of the world’s largest sailing yacht—nearly stretching the length of a football field, with a 42-foot beam. The Falcon ’s first-place status has been eclipsed by more recent launches, including the 348-foot Black Pearl and Jeff Bezos’s 417-foot Koru . But the Maltese Falcon remains one of the most iconic boats on the water as well as one of the largest sailing yachts for charter via Burgess.

Commissioned by the late Tom Perkins—a pioneer of Silicon Valley’s venture capital industry who was briefly married to romance novelist Danielle Steel (his own novel, Sex and the Single Zillionaire, is still available on Amazon)—and built by Perini Navi, Maltese Falcon has won 18 design awards since its launch. Naval architecture was by Gerard Dijkstra, with the original design by Ken Freivokh.

The three-mast sailing yacht last year completed an interior, exterior, and engineering refit at Lusben shipyard. The series of aesthetic and functional improvements include the hull being repainted in Perini Blue and a new extendable passerelle that takes guests down to the water. The teak deck was also replaced, and interiors refurbished with lighter woods, cream panels, and new tapestries.

Here are nine cool facts you didn’t know about the Maltese Falcon .

The FalconRig

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The innovative masts and sails, inspired by the 1960s DynaRig concept, were produced by U.K.-based Insensys. The FalconRig is based on three rotating and freestanding masts made from “weapons-grade” carbon fiber, capable of deploying up to 24,756 square feet of sail in six seconds (the average time it takes to tie a necktie) at the push of a button. The huge sail area is spread over 15 sails to greatly reduce the loads while delivering a potential top speed of 25 knots. Maltese Falcon carries a total of 25 sails, giving it 10 to spare. Despite its success, the technology has not been widely adopted, though Black Pearl comes close with its DynaRig system.

This is Where the Magic Happens

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All this innovation was only possible with specialized technology, including sensors in the sails that measure loads, wind speeds, and tidal currents, specialized software that Perkins wrote to help crunch this data in nanoseconds and a centralized control center that does most of the sailing automatically. Perkins’s goal was to create a complex but very easy-to-handle sailing machine. He once boasted: “I can teach any sailor how to handle the yacht in five minutes.”

Two Cinemas

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One of the yacht’s most unique features is the world’s largest outdoor cinema (above) projected onto the lower sail. Guests can watch from the flybridge or the lounging space at the bow of the sundeck. Since the refit, there is now an indoor cinema (below), with wood paneling and comfy sofas that deliver a Zen vibe.

Three-deck Atrium

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Under Perkins’s stewardship, Maltese Falcon contained an incredible collection of modern art, which served as inspiration for the yacht’s “luxury machine” interior penned by Freivokh. It combined industrial chic with high tech, manifested in leather, glass, wood, and steel. The art may no longer be on board and the interior has been refurbished, but the three-deck atrium, with stairs spiraling around the main mast (below), remains a showstopping feature.

Six Years in Build

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The hull was built on spec in 1989 by Perini Navi and sat for 10 years waiting for the right owner. When Perkins, who had spent a decade planning the vessel, green-lit the build process, it took from 2000 to 2006, or about twice the time of a typical custom superyacht because of its complexity. Perkins had amassed a fleet of vessels over a 25-year period that included the 141-foot Perini Navi Andromeda la Dea,  a 154-foot ketch of the same name, and the Herreshoff classic Mariette of 1915 . He also owned a restored classic yacht called Atlantide . But Maltese Falcon was Perkins’s opus. He wanted a high-tech, but easy-to-handle sailing machine. He once boasted: “I can teach any sailor how to handle the yacht in five minutes.”

Rotating Sunbed

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Maltese Falcon is known for its large modern spaces, including an indoor/outdoor bar area where the glitterati have mingled on deck. Among the yacht’s many refit improvements is a new circular sunbed on the flybridge that rotates with the sun to deliver maximum tanning exposure, guest convenience, and a continuous stream of panoramic vistas.

The Bogart Connection

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The name Maltese Falcon was inspired by the 1941 American film noir of the same name, directed by John Huston, that starred Humphrey Bogart and Peter Lorre. Many consider it the greatest detective movie ever made. The black bird, originally made in gold and encrusted with jewels, is also a symbol of extreme wealth. The emblem appears throughout the yacht, on the sails, the linen, and in the form of a bronze sculpture positioned by the indoor cinema.

Two Masters

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Officially, there is only one full-beam master suite (top), with a large walk-in wardrobe, an adjoining gym, and his-and-hers bathrooms with a Jacuzzi bath and shower room. However, the private full-beam VIP (bottom) is a close runner up, which many consider a second primary. Facing the flybridge with access to the terrace and walkaround side decks, it has a new bed with a television that rises from the floor. There are an additional four double cabins on the lower deck, each with en suite facilities.

A Full Chest of Water Toys

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It’s not surprising that a yacht renowned for being technologically advanced should hold a plethora of toys and other cool amenities. The onboard gym has a state-of-the-art MS Sculpt electric muscle stimulator for toning without breaking a sweat. In the water, there are eFoils, paddleboards, and jetsurfers. The two original Pascoe tenders remain, though Perkins took the DeepFlight Super Falcon personal submersible with him when he sold the yacht in 2009. It was the world’s first “winged submersible” built by Hawkes Ocean Technologies and was named in honor of Maltese Falcon . He later installed the sub aboard his motor yacht Dr No , a converted fisheries training ship, which he used to explore the Pacific Islands.

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The life of Tom Perkins 1932-2016 – entrepreneur, innovator and mastermind of Maltese Falcon

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  • June 14, 2016

David Glenn looks back at the life of entrepreneur and technologist Tom Perkins, a passionate sailor and innovator and the mastermind of the sensational square-rigged superyacht Maltese Falcon

Tom Perkins

Tomas J. Perkins 1932-2016

Tom Perkins, who has died aged 84, was one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture capitalists and a prolific superyacht owner whose innovative thinking led to the launch of The Maltese Falcon, an 88m, fully-automated, modern day square-rigger. The yacht remains in a class of her own.

The Herreshoff classic Mariette of 1915, two Perinis, a restored classic motor yacht called Atlantide and mini-submarines were among many vessels he owned.

Tom Perkins aboard Maltese Falcon

Tom Perkins aboard Maltese Falcon

As an electrical engineering and computer science graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Perkins joined Hewlett Packard in the 1960s launching and running its mini-computer division. In his spare time he started a laser technology company to fund other projects before co-founding his venture capital business Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) which ignited the tech boom in California.

The firm’s science-based instincts and close involvement in fledgling companies helped develop the likes of bio-tech pioneer Genentech, whose cancer and insulin drugs helped turn the company into a giant. Netscape, AOL, Sun Microsystems and later Amazon, Google and a host of other household names were all KPBC investments.

Perkins was a passionate and highly knowledgeable sailor whose earliest experiences were in Lightning dinghies on Long Island Sound. His large yachts included the 43m Andromeda la Dea and then a 47m ketch of the same name aboard which he completed an eventful circumnavigation including a grounding on a shale bank in Alaska. Both yachts were built by Fabio Perini, whose inventive brilliance attracted the like-minded Perkins. They became good friends.

Tom Perkins's Perini Andromeda La Dea 2

Tom Perkins’s Perini Andromeda La Dea 2

His thirst for competition was demonstrated when he campaigned with considerable vigour the magnificent Nat Herreshoff-designed schooner Mariette of 1915. His meticulous restoration of the famous yacht in the 1990s, using original drawings from the MIT library, was an achievement in itself and helped him cope with the death of his first wife, Gerd Thune-Ellefsen, a Norwegian he’d met more than 30 years earlier while skiing near Lake Tahoe. He was later married for four years to the author Danielle Steel.

He raced Mariette hard, but in 1995 tragedy struck when a collision between the 42m schooner and the 6-Metre Taos Brett IV during a regatta in St Tropez, then known as La Nioulargue, resulted in the drowning of one of Taos Brett’s crew. Perkins was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and the controversial incident led to a complete overhaul of the regatta’s structure. It re-emerged as Les Voiles de St Tropez.

Six years later in 2001, Mariette won the Yachting World Concours d’Elegance Trophy at the America’s Cup Jubilee Regatta in Cowes competing against some of the world’s finest yachts.  Despite Perkins’s devotion to Mariette, the seed of an idea for a new and technically advanced yacht had already been sewn.

The Maltese Falcon was launched by Perini in 2005, a ground-breaking 88m, square-rigged sailing yacht equipped with three free-standing carbon fibre masts from which 15 squaresails could be set at the press of a button. The yacht also contained some of the most remarkable modern art ever seen aboard a sailing superyacht.

The extraordinary square-rigged superyacht Maltese Falcon

The extraordinary square-rigged superyacht Maltese Falcon

Along with Netscape’s Jim Clark, who launched the 90m schooner Athena and Avis owner Joe Vittoria, whose Mirabella V (now M5), at 75m, was and still is the biggest sloop in the world, it was a time of excess even by modern superyachting standards.

An avid Yachting World reader, Tom Perkins invited me aboard his restored art deco-styled motor yacht Atlantide (re-built by Camper & Nicholsons in Gosport) during a Perini Navi regatta in Porto Rotondo Sardinia to explain how the rig, sails and the scores of electric motors controlling them would work aboard Maltese Falcon. He sketched the idea in my reporter’s notebook and I admit I found it difficult to see how the project could succeed.

But succeed it did and the ground-breaking yacht was launched to immense fanfare. Except Yachting World was not invited to the party. The reason was a review I had written for the magazine of Perkins’s book Sex and The Single Zillionaire, a work I really couldn’t recommend to anyone.

Perkins took umbrage and banished me from the project until he eventually relented a year later when he gave me a personal tour of Maltese Falcon in Monaco and took me sailing for a couple of days off St Tropez. That was one of my career highlights and the sea trials proved without doubt what an extraordinary sailing yacht Perkins had produced.

Later in life Perkins became interested in small submarines and with a mothership called Dr. No went in search of the humpback whale in its Pacific mating grounds, photographing them to great effect.

Perkins died at his home in Marin County, California and is survived by a son and a daughter from his first marriage.

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The Maltese Falcon: A Timeless Icon of the Yacht Industry

This 288-ft motor sailing yacht commands attention wherever she goes.

By Ellie Brade

Maltese Falcon yacht

One of the world’s largest sailing boats, the iconic  Maltese Falcon  yacht is something of a modern day pirate ship. Commanding attention – and awe –wherever she goes, the 288 ft motor sailing yacht has been described as the world’s most photographed yacht, a testament to the blend of sailing yacht high performance and motor yacht luxurious comfort courtesy of its shipyard, Perini Navi.

When the  Maltese Falcon  – the brainchild of the late Tom Perkins, her first owner – launched in 1990, 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

“The circular bar on the main deck aft is a focal point that seamlessly integrates the interior with the exterior deck spaces,” says Chloe Riley, the Maltese Falcon ’s charter broker at SuperYachtsMonaco.

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. “The seating area on the bridge deck forward is a lovely spot that gives a unique viewpoint when sailing,” says Riley. “But most memorable of all the features is the huge outdoor cinema set up on the upper deck, with movies able to be projected onto one of the yacht’s sails for the ultimate cinema session.”

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Chartering Maltese Falcon

Over the years her travels have taken her all over the world, clocking close to 200,000 nm with a decent proportion under sail. “She is versatile with location and can be chartered anywhere in the world, although Greece is now the Maltese Falcon ’s home,” says Riley.

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.

“Guests of the Maltese Falcon can enjoy the exhilarating performance of race sailing with seven-star luxury and comfort,” says Riley. “With all the best elements of motor and sailing yachts, she really is the best of both worlds.”

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Maltese Falcon exterior

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.”

The Maltese Falcon is available for charter with SuperYachtsMonaco from €460,000-€520,000 ($500,000-$565,000) per week + expenses. Contact Chloe Riley, [email protected] , superyachtsmonaco.com

Ellie Brade

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MALTESE FALCON Sailing yacht for charter

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 from beneath it. There are an additional four double cabins on the lower deck, each with en suite facilities.

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

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New interior images of Maltese Falcon released following refit

The newly-refitted interiors of the iconic 88-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Maltese Falcon have been revealed by her central agency for charter, Burgess . 

One of the world's largest sailing yachts, Maltese Falcon features naval architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects and interior design by Ken Freivokh .

She joined the charter market shortly after her full-scale refit at Lusben last year, with BOAT International invited for a behind-the-scenes look in March 2023 .

Launched in 2006, the project took nearly six years to complete. With radical unstayed masts made of "weapons-grade" carbon fibre and a computerised sail and mast control system, Maltese Falcon (and its FalconRig) are still considered a triumph of design, development and engineering.

The superyacht emerged from her six month refit with a new cinema room on the main deck, a Japanese-style dining room and an upgrade of technical systems – including "more sustainable" LED lighting and the latest Starlink WiFi.

She also underwent a hull repaint (from black to "Perini Blue") and received a new extendable passerelle, inflatable platform and range of tenders and toys.

Accommodation is across six cabins, including a full-beam master cabin with a walk-in wardrobe and adjoining gym, as well as his-and-hers bathrooms. The bathrooms now have a Jacuzzi bath as well as a shower room.

The flybridge has a new circular sunbed that rotates with the sun, while the main deck is now shaded by a hardtop and arranged with open-air dining, a sit-up bar and new sound and light systems.

Maltese Falcon still features the world's largest outdoor cinema, where movies are projected onto the lower sail.

The sailing yacht is available to charter from a weekly rate of $490,000.

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By Anna Ingles   13 March 2024

The majestic 288.9ft (88m) sailing yacht charter MALTESE FALCON has unveiled its sumptuous new interiors to the world. As one of the planet's grandest sailing yacht charters , MALTESE FALCON boasts expert naval architecture crafted by Dykstra Naval Architects, complemented by the sophisticated interior design stylings of Ken Freivokh.

Following an extensive refit at the Lusben facility, Perini Navi yacht charter MALTESE FALCON made her grand entrance onto the charter scene, showcasing her new features in March 2023. Originally launched in 2006, this ambitious project spanned close to six years, culminating in a crewed yacht charter that's a testament to groundbreaking design and engineering.

Her innovative unstayed masts, constructed from high-caliber carbon fiber, and advanced computerized sail and mast control system, incorporating the FalconRig, continue to set her apart in the maritime world.

Large circular sunpad onboard sailing yacht charter MALTESE FALCON

Emerging from her half-year refit with a plethora of enhancements, the striking yacht rental now includes a newly minted cinema room on the main deck, a serene Japanese-style dining area, and a comprehensive upgrade to her technical systems.

These upgrades include eco-friendly LED lighting and the installation of the latest Starlink WiFi system for seamless connectivity throughout indulgent Mediterranean yacht charters .

Spiral staircase onboard sailing yacht charter MALTESE FALCON

In addition to the new facilities, the transformation of luxury yacht charter MALTESE FALCON also includes a striking hull color change to "Perini Blue", the addition of a sleek extendable passerelle, a versatile inflatable platform, and a curated selection of tenders and water toys for endless aquatic enjoyment on a watersports yacht charter .

Overview of the main salon onboard sailing yacht charter MALTESE FALCON

The yacht's iconic staircase, encircling the main mast, remains a central design feature. Accommodations aboard MALTESE FALCON are generously laid out across six cabins, featuring a spacious full-beam master suite that comes complete with a walk-in wardrobe, a private gym, and separate his-and-hers bathrooms, now boasting a Jacuzzi bath alongside a shower room.

Cinema room onboard sailing yacht charter MALTESE FALCON, large wall-mounted screen facing a green seating area

Offering charter guests panoramic views during Italy and Croatia yacht charters , the flybridge invites relaxation with its novel circular sunbed designed to follow the sun's arc across the sky. 

The main deck has also been refreshed with a permanent hardtop, providing shade for the al fresco dining area on East Mediterranean yacht charters , a welcoming sit-up bar, and newly installed sound and light systems for an immersive outdoor experience.

Master cabin onboard sailing yacht charter MALTESE FALCON, central berth facing forward opposite full length glazing

Proudly retaining its title for having the world’s largest outdoor cinema, where guests can enjoy movies projected right onto the lower sail, MALTESE FALCON creates an unforgettable cinematic experience under the stars.

To be among the first to charter the newly refreshed sailing yacht charter MALTESE FALCON, contact your preferred yacht charter broker today for the latest availability and details on yacht rental costs .

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  1. Ouch!

    The owner of the 289ft superyacht Maltese Falcon, Tom Perkins has posted an account of a collision his yacht was involved in with a Nordic 40, Stand By, on San Francisco Bay. Maltese Falcon suffered damage to a section of her starboard topside and rail. The top of the Nordic 40's mast also punched a hole in one of Falcon's sails.

  2. Maltese Falcon (yacht)

    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.

  3. Collision between Falcon and Stand-By

    According to those aboard Maltese Falcon, including a Bay pilot, the Nordic 40 Stand-By T-boned the Falcon after inexplicably luffing up. Last Saturday there was a collision between the Nordic 40 Stand-By and Maltese Falcon on San Francisco Bay. The smaller boat plowed into the 289-ft yacht's starboard beam, damaging a bit of the hull and rail.

  4. 9 Things You Didn't Know About the Iconic 'Maltese Falcon' Superyacht

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

    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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    9 of 9 photos. MALTESE FALCON leaves her Lusben Livorno nest. In September 2022 the yacht sailed to the Lusben shipyard in Livorno and rose out of the water in a 180m floating dock where she would remain for the next seven months. On 19 April 2023, she took to the water once again and Burgess was privileged to be on site to record the event.

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    In pictures: sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON completes her refit at Lubsen. One of the world's most iconic sailing yachts, the 88m (289ft) Perini Navi MALTESE FALCON has finally completed her extensive refit at the Lubsen facilities in Livorno, Italy. Taking more than six months to complete, with over 80 people involved across a number of teams ...

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  14. MALTESE FALCON Yacht for Charter

    The Maltese Falcon has long proved a popular charter choice thanks to her endless amenities, experienced crew and world-class reputation. A near-endless list of water toys and tenders includes a 10m Pascoe tender, an 8.8m Scorpion tender, 4.3 Castoldi jet tender, Laser sailing dinghies, SeaBobs, flyboard, towables and so much more.

  15. MALTESE FALCON Sailing yacht for charter

    MALTESE FALCON Sailing yacht for charter. 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 ...

  16. The Maltese Falcon Yacht: History, Design, And Luxury Amenities

    The Maltese Falcon yacht was conceptualized by the renowned Italian naval architect, Perini Navi, and built by the prestigious Turkish shipyard, Yıldızlar Holding. The yacht's construction began in 2000 and it was finally launched in 2006, marking the beginning of a new era in sailing yacht design.

  17. New interior images of Maltese Falcon released following refit

    New interior images of Maltese Falcon released following refit. 13 March 2024 • Written by Dea Jusufi. The interiors of the iconic 88-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Maltese Falcon have been revealed by her central agency for charter, Burgess . One of the world's largest sailing yachts, Maltese Falcon features naval architecture by Dykstra ...

  18. Sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON: Re-launch of an icon

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  22. Sailing yacht charter MALTESE FALCON unveils new interiors following

    The yacht's iconic staircase, encircling the main mast, remains a central design feature. Accommodations aboard MALTESE FALCON are generously laid out across six cabins, featuring a spacious full-beam master suite that comes complete with a walk-in wardrobe, a private gym, and separate his-and-hers bathrooms, now boasting a Jacuzzi bath alongside a shower room.

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