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Yachts are very common in movies. They make a great setting for movies of any genre. Drama, action movies, detective movies – yachts are featured in many such stories. Many world-famous movies were filmed on real yachts’ decks, to make the world of the movie look more realistic. But no matter how big a superyacht is, it only features a limited space. So the filming crew has to use every meter of the yacht carefully and wisely to squeeze the most out of every scene. Originally, most yachts are not built for filmmaking on their deck and in their staterooms. They are built for a life full of luxury and equally luxurious vacations. Top-end superyachts have many features that make them attractive to wealthy guests who can afford to charter or even to buy yachts. Those features include speed, luxury, and unusual designs of the yachts themselves. Many wealthy guests charter yachts and go sailing, enjoying all the features of the chartered boat. Hollywood studios often shoot their films abroad, in places full of superyachts, such as top-notch European resorts. While yachting enthusiasts know how to use a yacht for its intended purpose – namely, sailing – filmmakers turn superyachts’ decks into filming locations. Sometimes even during filming, the yacht’s motors are running, which adds to the realism of the movie. We’ve compiled a list of both new and classic films that feature yachts.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
One of the newest films in this article is Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, starring Daniel Craig and Dave Batista. All of the film’s scenes take place aboard the motor superyacht Aquarius as she sails. Mengi-Yay built this sleek, ultra-modern full-displacement motor yacht in 2016. Mengi-Yay and BTA Design collaborated to design the yacht’s interior, and Ouzhan Güler did the exterior style. The yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests. Aquarius can reach top speeds of 15 knots. The yacht has three decks and is 45 meters long. Already from the trailer of the film, it is obvious that the interior of this superyacht is full of luxury. Thanks to Aquarius, this movie will be of interest to yachting fans. Aquarius is available for charter, so you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the movie.
Triangle of Sadness
Another yacht is featured in the new movie Triangle of Sadness. This is the superyacht Christina O, which is almost one hundred meters long. This is noticeably longer than the world’s average. You would never believe that this luxury superyacht used to be built as a Canadian anti-submarine warship in 1943. It wasn’t until 2020 that it was converted to a motor yacht. The yacht has two decks and 10 double guest cabins. The top speed of this yacht is 15 knots. Many scenes in the film emphasize the luxury of this yacht and its unusual design. She stands out among other superyachts available for charter because of her unusual clipper bow, long sheer line, rounded superstructure, and brilliant white topsides, not to mention her signature, eye-catching yellow funnel.
Inventing Anna
The movie Inventing Anna features the luxury motor superyacht Leight Star. It is one of the most “usual-looking” yachts on this list. This charter sailing superyacht was built in 1984. Leight Star can accommodate up to 10 guests and has a top speed of 12 knots. She is 42.67 meters long. Even though the exterior design of this yacht appears to be quite ordinary, inside she has all the luxuries needed for relaxing guests. Her aft deck has a great open seating space and offers sheltered outside dining for up to 9 people. The sky lounge sundeck also features a complete bar, a 15-person extra-large spa pool, and wrap-around leather couches with seating for 10 people each. It may not be the fanciest yacht in the world, but its features were enough to make a movie.
No Time to Die
The sailing yacht Spirit 46 was the main setting of the James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig. This is not the first time the Spirit has been featured in a Bond film. The 16.4-meter sailing boat Spirit had a significant appearance in Daniel Craig’s first Bond movie, Casino Royale, in 2006, when it traveled along Venice’s Grand Canal for the first time in 300 years. The Spirit 46 is one of the smallest yachts in the world, at only 14 meters in length. There is not much room for excessive luxury on the deck of this charter yacht, but she is ideal for people whose lives involve a lot of competition, just like James Bond. The Spirit 46 is therefore a well-liked option for those seeking either a competitive racing boat, a simply designed beach cruiser, or components of both. She’s also good for short sailing close to shore
Tenet
PLANET NINE is a luxury sailing superyacht featured in Christopher Nolan’s new film Tenet. Tenet follows the main character David Washington as he battles for the survival of everyone in the world. This charter yacht is 73 meters long and it is on her five expansive decks that many of the film’s scenes were shot. This boat is quite famous among yachting enthusiasts. The top speed of this yacht is 14 knots. The design of this luxury superyacht was designed by Tim Heywood. The boat itself was built in 2018. PLANET NINE can accommodate up to 12 guests and provides its guests with a variety of different amenities. Interestingly, the yacht is equipped with a helicopter and helipad, making it one of the most expensive charter yachts in the world.
6 Underground
The movie 6 Underground starring Ryan Reynolds features the luxury yacht Kismet. This superyacht is more than 95 meters long. This charter yacht was built in 2014 and can accommodate up to 12 guests. The top speed is 17 knots. The climax scenes of the movie take place aboard this Espen Oino-designed superyacht. The movie features a spectacular explosion of Kismet, the last bastion of the main antagonist. Not every movie allows the viewer to see an explosion of a yacht, so 6 Underground is unique in its own right.
Succession
If previous yachts were featured in movies, now it’s the turn of the TV series. The luxury sailing superyacht Solandge appears in the series “Succession”. The dramatic finale, in which the main character makes a life-changing decision, is completely set aboard the yacht and features its top-notch amenities. The episode’s scenes moved from the enormous indoor and outdoor gym on the main deck to the outdoor theater and nightclub. The length of this superyacht is 85.1 meters. Built in 2013, this charter yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests. Everything is taken care of for their comfort.
Murder Mystery
The Netflix film “Murder Mystery” features the luxury superyacht Sarastar, built by the Italian company Mondomarine in 2017. She is just over 60 meters long and has a top speed of 15 knots. Many scenes in the film underscore the luxurious life of the guests of this relatively new charter yacht. This superyacht represents Luca Dini’s beautiful design and is a benefit to the high-end charter industry. From its sun-kissed upper deck to its distinctive waterside beach club, the luxury motor yacht SaraStar gives passengers the absolute finest onboard experience, delivering genuinely unforgettable holidays that you’ll want to relive time and time again.
Riviera
In a drama from Sky Atlantic called Riviera, the main setting is the luxury yacht Turquoise. This luxury superyacht is 55.4 meters long. In the story, the husband of the main character dies in a yacht accident which adds to the drama of the series as most of the scenes are shot on board this Turkish motor yacht. The top speed of this sailing boat is 17 knots. This motor yacht constructed by the Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. English interior designer H2 Yacht Design created the award-winning yacht’s interior design. Luxury and amenities aboard this charter yacht are plentiful. A gym, Jacuzzi, and expansive decks make for the perfect vacation.
Mamma Mia!
A classic motor yacht called Haida 1929 appears in the equally classic musical film Mamma Mia! As the name implies, this yacht was built in 1929. It might be hard to call her a superyacht by today’s standards, but she is one of the oldest yachts still sailing today, which speaks of quality and reliability. Her luxurious interior invites guests to plunge into the atmosphere of yachting in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The champagne movie scenes aboard this yacht are only a small representation of the true luxury and style of this yacht. Haida 1929 is 71.1 meters long and can accommodate up to 13 guests. The history of this yacht is also very interesting. She has had 12 owners during her existence and served in the Second World War. Her twelfth owner has long admired this legendary yacht and spent 16 months completely renovating this important piece of maritime history. Haida 1929 has a speed of 10.5 knots, slightly less than the other superyachts in this article. However, you should keep in mind her solid age.
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street features the luxury superyacht M3. This charter yacht’s former name was Lady M. Thanks to the insane popularity of The Wolf of Wall Street, the M3 is one of the most famous yachts in the world, and not just among yachting enthusiasts. The M3 is full of luxury. A luxurious main salon with a baby grand piano, a spacious sundeck with a wet bar and a Jacuzzi, and entertainment systems in the sky lounge are all features of the main deck master suite. The length of this motor yacht is almost 45 meters. The M3 can accommodate up to 10 guests. The interior design was created by Daniella Speicht. The yacht itself was built in 2002 by Intermarine and was significantly renovated in 2016. There are several activities and entertainment options available aboard this charter yacht, including a deck jacuzzi where you may relax while sipping your favorite beverage, just like Leonardo Dicaprio did in the movie.
Skyfall
The next James Bond film with Daniel Craig called Skyfall once again features a yacht, which is already a classic for this film series. This time it is the luxury Sailing superyacht Aria I, formerly known as Regina. This sailing boat is 56 meters long. This sailing yacht was built in 2011 by Ark Yacht and her top speed is 12 knots, which is more than some of the motor yachts in this article. But do not forget about the engines, she is propelled by two MAN diesel engines. Aria I can accommodate up to 12 guests on board. The interior design of this charter yacht was created by Aylin Ors, and Ayberk Apaydin was in charge of its naval architecture. This superyacht is one of 29 sailing boats in the world in the 55-60m size range, which makes her quite rare.
American Assassin
The 2017 counterterrorism thriller American Assassin, based on Vince Flynn’s 2010 book of the same name, included major stars like Michael Keaton and Dylan O’Brien, but the Itama 62 was unquestionably the movie’s true hero. In a breathtaking chase scenario that had O’Brien jumping onto the moving yacht, this 19-meter speedboat stole the show. The Itama 62, a member of the expansive Ferretti Group fleet and built in Italy, has a top speed of 40 knots and three staterooms that can fit up to six guests.
Entourage
As strange as it may seem, yachts have a place even in comedy series. A good example is the American comedy Entourage, which features the superyacht Usher, built by Delta Marine in 2007. In the opening scene of the show, we see a yacht party, which was filmed on the deck of this luxury charter yacht. This boat is almost 45 meters long and has a top speed of over 20 knots, making Usher one of the fastest yachts in this article. This superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests. The yacht was substantially updated in 2019, so it looks “newer” than it looks at first glance. The superyacht USHER provides all the amenities needed for a relaxing, exciting luxury charter trip. The interior design for this yacht was done by Juan-Carlos Espinosa together with Delta Design Group.
