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Sardinia superyacht fleet expansion
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In July 2026, reports confirmed a rapid increase in the number of ultra‑large luxury yachts cruising Italy’s coastline, especially around Sardinia. A 107‑metre Benetti superyacht was seen anchored off the Ostia promenade near Rome, while the northeast coast of Sardinia experienced a surge of vessels over 120 metres, including the 155‑metre Al Said (linked to Qatar), the 155‑metre A+ (owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan), the 141‑metre Yas (owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan) and the 122‑metre Kismet (owned by U.S. entrepreneur Shahid Khan). According to research Research centre Cipnes, 21 Cipnes identified 21 super‑ and giga‑yachts in Sardinian waters have with a combined value of about $2.55 billion and are billion, owned by individuals whose net worth exceeds $416 billion, underscoring billion. During the growing presence summer of billionaire‑owned 2026, a large fleet gathered off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, again valued at roughly $2.55 billion. Notable arrivals included the 93.2‑metre Mayan Queen IV ($175 million), the 34.16‑metre Danah Island II, and the previously listed Al Said, A+, and Kismet. Most of these vessels along were built by Italian shipyards such as Azimut‑Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Ferretti Group and The Italian Sea Group, highlighting Italy’s coasts. central role in the luxury‑yacht market.
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