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Boat names: the best and most famous yacht names

Are you passionate about sailing and decided to take this pleasure to the next level by purchasing a boat? If the answer is yes, be aware that a difficult challenge is lying ahead: choosing the boat name .

You got here wondering why ships and boats have names? The main reason for boats having names is for identification purposes, to identify other boats at sea, for people is more easily to identify which boat they would board and describing a boat by using its name is a lot easier than trying to describe it by using a physical description.

This beauty that just entered your life needs to be named and it’s up to you to shape its personality and allow it to highlight yours. We love boating as much as you do, so we decided to do some research to help you choose the best boat name . Here are some tips that will help you name your boat.

What are the most popular boat names

On a top ten list of the most common boat names that stuck to our mind, we included the following.

• 1. Serendipity
• 4. Blue Moon
• 7. Carpe Diem
• 8. Serendipity
• 9. Relentless
• 10. Aquaholic

How about you, do these names ring a bell? We’re sure they do and we’re also sure it’s already becoming easier to brainstorm and try to come up with a perfect name for your vessel.

In addition to the tips above, here is a short list of boat names that fall into the following categories which might facilitate your endeavor. Our boat name suggestions are:

Clever boat names

In addition to the tips above, here is a short list of  yacht names  that fall into the following categories which might facilitate your endeavor. Our boat name suggestions are:

Your choice should be one that feels most comfortable. Make a shortlist, sleep on it and speak about your options with friends and family before deciding. You will be surprised how helpful such a brain storm is when making such a long-lasting decision. After all, is them also who will enjoy your new vessel.

Funny boat names

Having a cool, clever, or funny name for your yacht, sailboat, or other water vessel is practically a requirement to remain in good standings with the others. A funny name it says the people inside are fun people, they are enjoying themselves.

The funniest boat names

Are you curious about the funniest boat names? These amused us the most:

• Water You Lookin’ At?
• The Codfather
• What’s up Dock?
• Sea Señor or Sea Señora
• Knot on Call
• Seas the Day
• My Option II
• Whatshername
• Kids’ Inheritance

Talk about a conversation starter! These hilarious boat names are sure to have their attention and get a few laughs!

Cool boat names

The great boat names give folks pause as they think of the cleverness or humor of the selected choice. It seems that nearly everyone loves to relax on a boat on the water.

And, these same folks appreciate a well-chosen word or two. A good boat name brings a smile or a chuckle, and a great boat name really makes an impression

Unique and creative boat names

Boating can teach you a number of things: resourcefulness, independence, geography, cooking and of course, a wealth of information about fantastic legends, eerie seafaring stories and more.

When choosing a name, consider the image it creates to others. Take your time and consider, most of all, what fits your boat, your values and your lifestyle.

Majestic boat names

• Graceful Dancer
• Pacific Bliss
• Black Pearl
• Serendipity

Famous boat names

Naming or renaming a boat is not a task to be taken lightly; it requires thought and careful consideration. Looking to famous legends is a fantastic way to find a name.

In case you’re wondering, these are the most famous boat names .

Classy boat names

Remember that classic names don’t have to be boring. In our opinion some of the classiest boat names are the ones named after owner’s loved ones, idols, from art, literature or appreciated characters in history. This says a lot about your personality, your heritage, and education package.

Fishing boat names

You have many options if you’re choosing a name for a fishing boat. You’ll either have it for personal use or for charter, you can go for terms associated with fishing tackle or simply the pleasure of fishing.

Best yacht names

Everyone loves a great yacht, so who wouldn’t love a list of the best yacht names? We’ve scoured the internet in search of the best names for yachts.

Boat names for family

Boating is a great way to bring the families together. A family boat is a vehicle that brings your family closer and ensures the mental well-being of everyone. The name must be associated with the family, which completely represents your family’s significance and the connection between them.

“It’s not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that’s what a ship needs but what a ship is…what the Black Pearl really is…is freedom.”

— Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

What are the most famous boat and yacht names in the history

Boats have always fascinated making since remote times. Moreover, they often paid a crucial role in milestone events like battles and expeditions. Here are some inspiring names that made history:

• USS Arizona : this boat witnessed the Pearl Harbor attack that occurred in 1941
• Mayflower : this boat carried the Pilgrims on the American Continent in 1620
• Santa Maria : Columbus discovered the New World sailing in this renowned vessel
• Mighty Mo alias USS Missouri : this is the boat that witnessed the end of World War II
• HMS Virginia : the famous ship guided by Lord Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar
• HMS Victory : one of the oldest vessels, it hosted European fleets in the 18 th century
• USS Maine : another historical vessel that was subject to a mysterious explosion in 1985
• Titanic : this iconic ship needs no further presentations. If you haven’t seen David Cameron’s most famous movie, it’s worth to give it a try at least for the vessels’ replica.

Naming your boat by boat type

Whoever knows a little bit about sailing is aware that boats come in a vast range of shapes and styles designed to serve different purposes. To give weight to your boat and emphasize its unique qualities, you must choose a proper name according to its features. Here are some of our ‘pairing’ suggestions.

• Bass Boats : these slim vessels used for fishing ought to state their function. Fish Tales is a common name that can inspire you, but I’m sure you’ll find plenty other great names that ‘have fish’ in them. Check out fishing tips here.
• Motor Yacht Boats : these fast and modern beauties deserve a name that reflects their qualities like Pegasus, Zephyr, Freedom, Carpe Diem, Wind Seeker, Tide Runner, Escape.
• Houseboats : utterly luxurious vessels that can make you feel like lodging in a 4-stars hotel so why shy from showing it? La Dolce Vita, Dream Weaver, Serenity Now, The Good Life are some boat name suggestions.
• Cabin Cruise Boats : these are some of the coziest and most charming vessels you simply fall in love with. This feeling is prone to show through a personal touch, so they are often named after someone or something you truly hold dear.

Everyone wants to show they are skillful and serious about being on the water, so choose a name for your boat that reflects how comfortable you are on the water.

We hope you enjoyed this post and that now you feel more inspired in choosing the best boat name . If you are also interested in other topics related to boating, don’t forget to check out the rest of our articles .

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The Yachting World hall of fame: 50 yachts that changed the way we sail

• Helen Fretter
• May 13, 2020

We asked historians, round the world race winners and legendary sailors to name the yachts that changed the sport for good. In no particular order, these are the 50 yachts that shifted how we sail...

Built: 1977 Design: Bill Lee

Weight saving is the holy grail of yacht design today, but it wasn’t until the late ’70s that the first Ultra Light Displacement designs, or ULDBs, were launched.

Among them was Bill Lee’s 67ft Merlin, at 12.5 tonnes and just 12ft wide. Merlin smashed the 1977 Transpac course record, setting a time which stood for 20 years.

Officials, concerned that ULDBs were not robust enough for ocean racing, changed the Transpac rule in an attempt to limit it to slower IOR designs.

Merlin was heavily modified, but still managed to win the ‘Barn Door’ trophy for the fastest crossing twice more. The record was finally broken by the sled Pyewacket , also designed by Lee, two decades on.

12. Monitor

Built: 1955 Design: Gordon Baker

Legendary offshore sailor Loick Peyron nominates this futuristic design from the ’50s: “I think Gordon Baker’s Monitor is the one, which in the 1950s did a lot for the present and future of sailing.”

The 26ft Monitor is quite unlike anything else, made of glued mahogany with hollow, stainless steel hydrofoils which look more like windmill vanes than yacht foils – unsurprisingly, as that is what Baker Manufacturing had previously focused on. The early hydrofoiling yacht was reported to have a top speed of around 30 knots, using battened cotton sails.

13. Infiniti 46

Built: 2015 Design: Hugh Welbourn/Gordon Kay

The DSS-enabled Infiniti 46 is the first yacht to be designed around the twin retractable foil system (rather than have them retrofitted) to increase lift, reducing drag and heeling angle.

Since 2016 she’s been campaigned hard, winning class in the Middle Sea Race and RORC Transatlantic Race.

14. Vestas Sail Rocket II

Built: 2011 Design: Malcolm Barnsley

For two decades speed sailing was dominated by the race to top the 50-knot barrier. Yellow Pages Endeavour got to 46.52 knots over 500m in 1993, then ten years later windsurfers and kitesurfers upped the ante, finally pushing over 50 knots in 2008.

Macquarie Innovation became the first sailing vessel to nudge over 50 knots in 2009. Then in 2014 Paul Larsen on Vestas SailRocket II knocked all previous attempts out of the park with an incredible 65.45 knots in Namibia. Nobody has even got remotely close since.

15. Maltese Falcon

Built: 2006 Design: Dykstra/Perini Navi

At the time the most grandiose yacht ever to be built, the 289ft Maltese Falcon was a technical triumph. Her three-masted ‘Dynarig’ system was created by Perini Navi at the behest of technology investor Tom Perkins , and  is a modern day development of a 1960s concept created by Wilhelm Prølss.

Her gold and granite styling is not to everyone’s tastes, but the 2,400sq m sail area saw Maltese Falcon sail across the Atlantic in ten days. The systems proved so successful she was spotted sailing off her mooring in some venues – quite a feat for a 1,200-tonne vessel .

16. Speedboat

Built: 2008 Design: Juan Kouyoumdjian

Launched as Speedboat  in 2008, this 100-footer was initially designed with the express intention of setting records, specifically the transatlantic record. Following on from Juan K’s successful Volvo 70 designs, she was exceptionally wide at the transom with a deep canting keel and water ballast, but record successes were few and far between.

Re-optimised for IRC as Rambler 100 she had some race victories before losing her keel and capsizing in the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race , with five crew swept away from the boat.

All were rescued safely, but the incident intensified the focus on reliability in canting keel designs.

When owner George David commissioned the replacement Rambler 88 , his new yacht includes fibreoptic patches on the keel fin and load sensors on the pin, with data continuously fed to the navigation station

17. Pen Duick IV

Built: 1968 Design: André Allègre

“Built by Eric Tabarly, this was the first large ocean-racing multihull, which led the trend towards large multihulls in ocean races,” Robin Knox-Johnston nominates Pen Duick IV.

“For example, it encouraged us to ask Rod Macalpine Downie to design the 70-foot catamaran British Oxygen in 1973.”

Pen Duick IV  took victory in the 1972 OSTAR with Alain Colas, who went on to sail her solo around the world – the first solo multihull circumnavigation.

18. Class 40

Built: 2005 Design: Various

The Class 40s have provided a first step into ocean racing for many skippers. Less than a year after the class was formed, 25 lined up for the 2006 Route du Rhum .

Pro navigator Campbell Field explains: “ It would be easy to nominate ‘Swiss Army knife’ foilers, or the super high tech IMOCAs. However, the Class 40s are complete in many ways. Affordable, bulletproof, ultra high performance, safe, and sexy [they can be sailed] one, two or four-up. They are simple, dynamic, rewarding, and guaranteed to thrill.

“A shortfall is their inshore capabilities, however what other class of yacht brings accessibility to top level ocean racing to a broad audience? They outstrip the performance of many much larger yachts offshore .”

Photo: Jacques Vapillon

19. Pierre 1er

Built: 1989 Design: Van Peteghem & Lauriot Prévost

Beautiful and radical, the golden Pierre 1er was the first ORMA 60 and won the 1990 Route du Rhum with Florence Arthaud.

Vincent Lauriot Prévost recalls: “I think in ocean racing the first big change was to fly the hull with a trimaran as if with a catamaran.” Pierre 1er was swiftly followed by Primagaz , the first big tri to sail on one float.

20. America

Built: 1851 Design: James Rich Steers & George Steers

The yacht which famously won around the Isle of Wight one August day some 169 years ago, America was also radical. Marc van Peteghem comments: “The schooner America brought something new. She was the first really wide beamed racing yacht to win against really narrow boats. It was a first really big step.”

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Most Popular Yachts Names

Naming a yacht is a highly personal experience, and every yachter approaches the task with his or her own superstitions and quirks. Some choose nautical themes, others use symbols of fortune. And some: They just use a pun, like “seas the day.”

Bottom line, no two yachters are alike. Everyone brings their own flair to naming a vessel.

Olympic-winning skipper Sir Ben Ainslie, for example, names every one of his boats RITA. (Even the boats he won Olympic gold sailing.) And Richard Branson named his luxury catamaran “Necker Belle,” choosing to name the yacht after his private Caribbean hideaway.

Many choose to name their yachts after symbols of luck. Guitarist and musician Eric Clapton aptly named his 31-meter Camper & Nicholsons yacht Blue Guitar (as he’s famously strummed away at a baby blue Fender for years.) Actor Johnny Depp found inspiration from his wife and daughter. His yacht Vajoliroja is a mash-up of both their names.

Of course, this isn’t a new trend. Crews and sailors have been coming up with names for their ships for so long, we’re not even sure why the trend began.

La Nina, La Pinta and La Santa Maria – boat names made famous by Christopher Columbus – actually were invented by his crews (and, you’d probably never guess, each name was inspired by a lady of the night).

The tradition isn’t just reserved for naming boats. There’s also plenty of superstition tied to renaming boats as well. The legend goes you have to clear a name change with Poseidon first.

So what makes a yacht names popular? Well, looking at the top names in our yacht database, it’s easy to see a few common trends.

Plenty of boats are named after symbols of good luck. They use nautical inspirations. And many are often inspired by the peaceful of open-sea sailing. (Tranquillity, for instance, is a top boat name.)

Take a look at Boat International’s list of the year’s Top Yacht Names and you’ll see that many of these trends continue. Here are some of the most popular yacht names in 2018:

Yachting offers respite from the modern world, and many yacht owners choose names that conjure up peacefulness. Serenity, though, is by far the most popular. There are more than 300 yachts named Serenity in the U.S. alone. And if you check our database you’ll find more than a few, including this 131.5′ motor yacht available for charter.

You’ll find plenty of names that play off the theme being free (i.e. Escape and Independence are quite popular). But Freedom comes in at No. 1 on Boat International’s list. In fact, more than 250 yachts share the name, including 5 superyachts.

Every day on charter is an adventure, and that’s what makes this Latin phrase for “seize the day” so fitting for yachts. The name seems perfect for this 150-foot luxury charter yacht, Cape Diem II.

You won’t find a literal translation for the Hawaiian word Ohana; it’s more of an idea meaning all of the people that matter to you in your life. And the idea also happens to make a popular boat name, including for this 60-foot charter catamaran .

The popular song by Frank Sinatra (or The Who, depending on who you ask) conjures up a freeing, live-by-your-one rules way of life. And that’s why yachters have been christening their boats with the name for decades.

You’ll see plenty of yachts with Italian inspired names. And it makes sense: Italy is a hub for Mediterranean yachting and shipbuilding. Andiamo – which means “let’s go” – tops the list, taking the fourth spot on Boat International’s list.

A popular theme in yacht naming is fate. Serendipity, for instance, is the name of 146 boats in the U.S. It’s also the name of this 98-foot Westship charter yacht .

Endless Summer

Endless Summer fits nicely with the idea of yachting – always in pursuit of the next adventure, undiscovered beach and incredible experience. Many yachts – 125, to be exact – call themselves Endless Summer, but none as luxurious as this brand new 2017 charter yacht .

Many boats have astronomical-themed names, but Blue Moon is hands down the most popular. Nearly 200 boats have this name in the U.S.

What’s in a (Yacht) Name?

Looking at these popular yacht names, it appears yacht owners share similar naming sensibilities. We have our nautical-inspired names and a few common themes like freedom/escape, adventure, fortune, and peacefulness.

What do you think? What names stand out to you?

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Legendary Ship Names

Ahoy there, mateys! Let me regale you with tales of the most legendary ship names to have sailed the high seas. From the Black Pearl, known for its daring escapades and cursed treasure, to the Titanic, forever etched in our hearts as the ill-fated vessel of star-crossed lovers. These famous ship names have captured the imaginations of sailors and landlubbers alike. Get ready to set sail on an adventure through history as we uncover the stories behind these renowned vessels. Prepare to be captivated by the legends of the deep and the ships that sailed them!

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Ancient Ships

Pharaoh ships.

Ah, the Pharaoh Ships, the grand vessels of the ancient Egyptians. These majestic ships were built to transport not only goods but also the ruling pharaohs themselves. Talk about traveling in style! Made from cedar wood, these ships were meticulously crafted, with intricate carvings and exquisite decorations. Imagine sailing down the Nile River, surrounded by the opulence of ancient Egypt, as the pharaoh himself waves to the onlookers. It must have been quite the sight to behold!

Trireme Ships

Ahoy there, mateys! Let me tell you about the fearsome trireme ships. These bad boys were the battleships of ancient Greece, equipped with three rows of oars on each side. With its sleek design and lightning-fast speed, the trireme was a force to be reckoned with on the open seas. Whether it was sailing into battle or just cruising around the Mediterranean, these ships were the Ferraris of their time. Picture this: rowers sweating profusely while the captain barks orders, all while the ship cuts through the waves like a hot knife through butter. It’s enough to make any pirate jealous!

Viking Longships

Now, let’s set sail to the icy waters of Scandinavia and talk about the legendary Viking longships. These ships were the pride of the Norsemen, enabling them to explore, trade, and raid their way across the oceans. With their dragon-head prows and sleek designs, they struck fear into the hearts of their enemies. These ships were not only swift but also versatile, allowing the Vikings to navigate both rivers and open seas. From the shores of Europe to the far reaches of North America, the Viking longships played a crucial role in shaping history. Oh, to witness the Vikings hoisting their sails and setting off on daring adventures. It’s enough to make you grab a horned helmet and run to the nearest shipyard!

Exploratory Ships

Ah, the Mayflower, the iconic ship that carried the Pilgrims to the shores of the New World. It was on this vessel that brave souls embarked on a treacherous journey across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a better life. Can you imagine being stuffed below deck on that ship for months on end, surrounded by the smell of seasickness and stale bread? The Mayflower holds a special place in history, symbolizing the struggles and resilience of those who laid the foundations for modern-day America. So next time you complain about a long flight or cramped car ride, just remember what those Pilgrims endured for the opportunity of a fresh start.

Santa Maria

Ahoy, landlubbers! Let’s not forget about Christopher Columbus and his trusty vessel, the Santa Maria. This ship sailed the ocean blue in 1492, carrying Columbus and his crew on their historic voyage to the Americas. Sure, Columbus may not have discovered America exactly, but let’s not get caught up in semantics. The Santa Maria was the flagship of the expedition, a floating fortress that braved the unknown in search of new lands. Just imagine the crew’s excitement as they spotted land after weeks at sea. It must have been like finding the last donut in a box – pure joy and triumph!

Zooming forward in time, we come to the HMS Endeavour, the ship that carried Captain James Cook on his legendary voyages of discovery. This British vessel was tasked with exploring the uncharted waters of the Pacific Ocean and mapping the lands it encountered. And boy, did it deliver! Cook and his crew charted thousands of miles of coastline, encountered new cultures, and made groundbreaking scientific discoveries. The Endeavour was more than just a ship; it was a floating laboratory, carrying the wonders of the world in its hold. It’s no wonder Captain Cook is considered one of the greatest explorers of all time – the man practically put GPS on the map!

HMS Victory

Ah, the HMS Victory, a true behemoth of the seas. This British warship was the pride of the Royal Navy, serving as Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar. With its towering masts, impressive firepower, and hundreds of brave sailors, the Victory struck fear into the hearts of its enemies. Imagine standing on the deck, the wind whipping through your hair, as you witness the might of the British navy decimating the enemy fleet. Victory indeed!

USS Constitution

Now, let’s talk about the USS Constitution, a ship so sturdy, they nicknamed her “Old Ironsides.” This American warship sailed the high seas during the War of 1812 and became a symbol of American naval prowess. Built to withstand cannon fire, the Constitution was a force to be reckoned with. Just imagine the thrill of being on board, the adrenaline coursing through your veins, as you defend your country against enemy attacks. It’s like playing a real-life game of Battleship, but with much higher stakes!

Ah, the Bismarck, the pride of the German navy during World War II. This infamous battleship was a force to be feared, with its advanced technology and massive firepower. The Bismarck struck terror into the hearts of Allied forces and was the subject of a daring pursuit and battle on the high seas. Imagine being part of the crew, feeling the power of the ship beneath you as you engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the enemy. Now that’s what I call adrenaline on the high seas!

Last but not least, let’s sail to Japan and talk about the mighty Yamato, the largest battleship ever built. This floating fortress was a symbol of Japanese naval power during World War II. With its massive guns and impressive armor, the Yamato was a force to be reckoned with. Just imagine the awe-inspiring sight of this behemoth ship, its guns roaring, as it unleashed a fury upon its enemies. The Yamato was like a floating mountain, instilling both fear and awe in all who witnessed its might.

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Whether it's for rest and relaxation or fishing and water sports, there are few things better than taking to the high seas. If you're like many others, buying a boat is a long-dreamt-of goal. The decision to purchase a boat is a big one, but picking the name? Now that's a huge decision. Should it be playful or meaningful? Clever or cryptic? The choice is all yours, and it's a choice you probably want to take some time making. From the iconic names of super-yachts to sea-worthy puns, we’ve rounded up the most chic, popular, and all around classic handles. You've got options.

If you want to keep your boat's name short and sweet, a strong name like Abyss or Andiamo ("Let's go") will surely do the trick. Or might we suggest something sillier, like Aquaholic ?

A cleverly crafted phrase like Black Pearl or Bankers Hours makes a statement without having to say too much. If it's more of a booze cruise you seek, Bottoms Up or Bacchus , for the Roman god of wine, are solid choices.

Something to keep in mind when naming your boat– no matter how big or small the name is you choose– is what it will look like on a hat or jacket for you and your crew. Classic names like Calypso or Carpe Diem sound as good as they look.

From Destiny to Dream Weaver there are tons of ways to demonstrate how much your boat means to you through its name.

A funny pun like Fish Tales or Fantasea as a name is sure to make you friends around the marina.

Boats are commonly referred to as 'she' and given feminine names, which many historians originated from the role of goddesses and mothers who were though to protect a ship’s voyage. Y ou can go with a common one, like Gemma, or choose a name with personal significance to safeguard your travels just as well, according to the superstition.

You are sure to have many memories of relaxation and good times on your boat and its name should reflect that. Onboard Happy Hours or Hakuna Matata , spirits are bound to be high.

With a name like Island Time you'll automatically switch to vacation mode when you board your vessel.

Want to feel like royalty? Take a cue from Queen Elizabeth and her yacht Jubilee . The regal name will have you ruling the high seas in no time.

A witty phrase that interchanges "knot" and "not" is great for a light-hearted and jovial boat name–and there's no better time for a nautical pun. Our favorites include Knot Working and Knot on Call, but feel free to let your creative juices flow!

Show off your sense of humor with something like Liquid Asset , or your sunny attitude with License to Chill or Life is Good .

A popular trend for boat names is translating a phrase into another language. Brazilian businessman, Alexandre Grendene Bartelle, used the French pronoun for 'miss' when naming his super-yacht, Madame Kate, while others have used the word Mahalo, which translates to thank you in Hawaiian.

Reference the past with names like North Star (which sailors historically used as guidance on long voyages) or Neptune’s Glory , alluding to the Roman god of the sea. Maybe you'd prefer to opt for something a little more zen, like Nirvana , Namaste , No Worries , or No Regrets .

When in doubt, a short and strong word goes very far– Ohana , Oasis , Orion , Obsession , Osprey , and Odyssey are all powerful options for your boat’s name.

You know what they say: money talks. People love to use financial terms for their yacht names. Principal Interest is just one of many different monetary puns that you could use.

Attaching a special meaning to your boat is one of the best things about being able to name it. A name like Querencia, which refers to a place where a person feels authentically like themselves, is a great way to ensure your boat's name is sentimental.

No one would be able to turn down an afternoon aboard the Rum Runner, as it sounds like a guaranteed good time.

For a classic and timeless name, there are a great deal of sea phrases to choose such as Sea Spirit or Second Wind . Names that play on words, such as Sea Senora or Seas the Day are quality names, too. T he options are as wide as the horizon.

Another route is to give your boat a name with a double entendre. Playful picks like The Good Life, Therapy, or Time Out are fun and don't take themselves too seriously. If you're Margaritaville-bound, we particularly like The Salt Shaker .

Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different . Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country . Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.

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102 Best Boat Names That Are Unique, Classic, Clever, and Funny

The perfect maritime moniker awaits.

For those in the market to buy a boat or a yacht, you’ll quickly learn that many considerations go into finding the just-right vessel—is the boat for cruising, sailing, exploring? Or perhaps the idea of a speed boat sounds particularly invigorating. Whatever type of boat you purchase, there's one purely fun, non-serious order of boat business that allows captains and cruisers to get creative without spending a dime. And some might argue this is the single most important decision of all: naming your boat.

Don't already have the perfect boat name set in stone? We've rounded up these unique boat names to inspire your search for the perfect maritime moniker. Here you'll find classic and classy boat names of the more serious sort (like the "Honey Fitz" yacht that once belonged to JFK and Jackie O. ), as well as funny boat names that your fellow captains will wish they had thought of first. Scroll through for 102 of our best boat names.

Funny Boat Names

• Are We There Yet?
• Fin & Tonic
• Fishy Business
• Flying Dutchman
• Feeling Yachty
• Gone Fishin'
• In a Meeting
• Jolly Roger
• Kids' Inheritance
• Knot Working
• Liquid Asset
• Out of Office
• Pier Pressure
• Reel Therapy
• Rest a Shore
• She Got the House
• Shell of a View
• Skipper’s Girl
• Weekend Edition
• What’s Up Dock?
• Yachty or Nice?
• Yachty, Yachty, Yadda
• 5 O’Clock Somewhere

Classic Boat Names

• Always Saturday
• Amazing Grace
• Anchors Away
• Captain's Quarters
• Coast Is Clear
• Endless Summer
• Golden Hour
• Island Girl
• Lady in Red
• Lady of the Lake
• Livin' the Dream
• Midas Touch
• Nothin' But Blue Skies
• One Moor Time
• One More Day
• Sea-Batical
• Seas the Day
• Seas the Moments
• Soul Searching
• Southern Belle
• Vitamin Sea
• Wish You Were Here

Boat Names Inspired by Music, Movies, Shows, and More

• Catch Me If You Can
• Changes in Latitudes
• The Codfather
• Far & Away
• Good Vibrations
• Here Comes the Sun
• O Captain! My Captain!
• Rock the Boat
• Serendipity

Pretty and Classy Boat Names

• Bain de Soleil
• Beau Soleil
• Dolce Far Niente
• La Dolce Vita
• Ocean Breeze
• Still Waters
• Summer Breeze
• Winds of Change

Amy Mitchell is the managing editor at Country Living and VERANDA. She writes about a wide range of topics, including homes and lifestyle content.

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13 Most Famous Yachts in the World

Super yachts are enormous and opulent boats owned by wealthy individuals, most of whom are billionaires or celebrities. They are intended to provide their owners and guests with a luxurious and exclusive marine experience.

These yachts are frequently custom-built and include cutting-edge technology, high-end facilities, and distinctive looks.

Many legendary yachts have gained popularity as a result of their sheer size and outstanding characteristics. They are frequently utilized as symbols of wealth and luxury, and they are known to attract media and public attention.

Some well-known boats have also been used for charitable purposes, such as organizing charity events and raising donations for various charities.

Famous yachts include Azzam, Eclipse, Serene, and Le Grand Bleu, which are all owned by billionaires and are among the world’s largest boats.

These boats have gotten a lot of attention because of their remarkable features, which include concert halls, basketball courts, and even submarines.

Famous Superyachts

Azzam is the world’s largest private yacht, reaching 590 feet (180 meters) in length. It was built in Germany by Lürssen Yachts and debuted in 2013 for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

Azzam has a sleek and modern design by Nauta Yachts and a strong engine that allows it to attain top speeds of more than 30 knots. The yacht has various luxurious features, including a big swimming pool, helipad, movie theater, and spa.

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The inside of Azzam, designed by French interior decorator Christophe Leoni, is one of its most remarkable characteristics. The yacht can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms and has a crew of more than 50 people to guarantee that visitors are well cared for during their stay.

Azzam has gotten a lot of attention since its debut, not only because of its size and luxurious amenities, but also because of its rumored price tag of more than $600 million. It has also served as a venue for high-profile events such as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show.

Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, owns the luxury yacht Eclipse. It was previously the world’s largest private yacht, measuring 536 feet (163 meters), but it has since been overtaken by Azzam.

Eclipse was launched in 2010 by the German shipyard Blohm + Voss. Terence Disdale designed the sleek and modern structure, which includes two helicopter pads, a swimming pool, a movie theater, and a spa. It also has a missile defense system and an anti-paparazzi shield that utilizes lasers to block neighboring photographers’ cameras.

The yacht can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms and has a crew of more than 70 people to guarantee that visitors are well cared for during their stay. Abramovich has used it for a number of high-profile events, including the Cannes Film Festival and the World Cup in Brazil.

Eclipse has also made headlines due to its speculated price tag of more over $1.5 billion. Despite its high price, it is nevertheless a popular draw for yacht fans and has come to represent luxury and excess.

Yuri Scheffler, the Russian vodka entrepreneur, commissioned the luxury yacht Serene. It was built in 2011 by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri and is the world’s ninth largest yacht, measuring 439 feet (134 meters) in length.

Serene was designed by Espen Oeino and includes two helipads, an indoor climbing wall, a movie theater, a spa, and a seawater swimming pool. The yacht can accommodate up to 24 guests in 12 staterooms and has a crew of more than 50 people to guarantee that visitors are well cared for during their stay.

Serene’s underwater observation chamber, which allows guests to see marine life and the ocean floor in real time, is one of its most distinctive attractions. The boat has also served as a venue for high-profile events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Serene has gotten a lot of attention since its debut, not just for its remarkable features, but also for its alleged price tag of more than $330 million. Despite its high price, it is nevertheless a popular draw for yacht fans and has come to represent luxury and excess.

While on vacation in the south of France in 2014, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman purchased the vessel from Yuri Shefler for roughly €500 million.

The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, owns the luxury yacht Al Said. It was launched in 2008 by the German shipyard Lürssen Yachts. It is one of the world’s largest boats, measuring 508 feet (155 meters).

Espen Oeino designed Al Said, which has a sleek and modern design and a lot of spectacular amenities such as a concert hall that can hold an orchestra of up to 50 players, a helicopter, a swimming pool, and a spa. The yacht can accommodate up to 70 people in 36 bedrooms and has a crew of over 150 to assure visitors’ comfort during their stay.

One of Al Said’s most distinctive features is its concert hall, which has hosted a variety of musical acts and events. The yacht has also served as a venue for high-profile events such as the Muscat Festival and the America’s Cup.

Since its debut, Al Said has garnered a lot of attention, not just for its remarkable features, but also for its owner’s philanthropic endeavors. The Sultan of Oman has used the boat to conduct a number of charitable events and has donated millions of dollars to various charities.

Octopus is the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s luxurious yacht. It was launched in 2003 by the German shipyard Lürssen Yachts. It is one of the world’s largest yachts, measuring 414 feet (126 meters).

Octopus is designed by Espen Oeino and boasts a number of outstanding amenities, including two submarines, a recording studio, a theatre, and a helicopter pad. The yacht can accommodate up to 26 guests in 13 bedrooms and has a crew of more than 60 people to make sure guests are well taken care of during their stay.

One of Octopus’ most distinctive characteristics is its submarine hangar, which can accommodate two submarines and allows guests to explore the underwater depths. The yacht has also been used for research trips, including a 2012 effort to collect the bell from the sunk British frigate HMS Hood.

Octopus has gotten a lot of attention since its debut, not just because of its remarkable characteristics, but also because of its owner’s charitable actions. Paul Allen utilized the yacht to conduct a number of humanitarian events and to contribute millions of dollars to ocean conservation and research programs.

Alisher Usmanov, a Russian billionaire, owns the luxury yacht Dilbar. It was launched in 2016 by the German shipyard Lürssen Yachts. It is the world’s sixth largest yacht, measuring 512 feet (156 meters).

Dilbar has a modern and streamlined design by Espen Oeino with a range of amazing amenities such as a helipad, a swimming pool, a movie theater, a spa, and a gym. The yacht can accommodate up to 40 guests in 20 bedrooms and has a crew of more than 80 people to guarantee that visitors are well cared for during their stay.

Dilbar’s internal pool, which is one of the largest on any yacht, is one of its most stunning features. In addition, the yacht boasts a one-of-a-kind propulsion technology that allows it to attain a top speed of 22.5 knots.

Dilbar has gotten a lot of attention since its debut, not just for its amazing qualities, but also for its rumored price tag of more than $600 million. Despite its high price, it is nevertheless a popular draw for yacht fans and has come to represent luxury and excess.

Gulbahor Ismailova was identified as the owner following investigations by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the tax investigation office. Alisher Usmanov, a Russian businessman and Putin confidant, is her brother.

Till then, Ismailova’s name was not on any suspension list. The BKA notified the German Foreign Ministry of the new findings, and Ismailova was sanctioned in April 2022. The yacht was seized by German police.

Dilbar was valued at “as much as $750 million” when confiscated as an asset of Usmanov in June 2022.

German authorities are looking for Usmanov’s additional property and assets that could be frozen or seized. The oligarch is claimed to own several mansions on the Bavarian Tegernsee.

7. Rising Sun

The luxury yacht Rising Sun is co-owned by media billionaire David Geffen and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. It was launched in 2004 by the German shipyard Lürssen Yachts.

It was previously the world’s third largest yacht, measuring 453 feet (138 meters).

Rising Sun has a sleek and modern design by Jon Bannenberg with a number of spectacular amenities, including a basketball court, a movie theater, a spa, and a retractable roof swimming pool.

The yacht can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 bedrooms and has a crew of more than 40 people to make sure guests are well taken care of during their stay.

Rising Sun’s basketball court, which can also be utilized as a helipad, is one of its most distinctive characteristics. The boat has also served as a venue for high-profile events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.

8. Lady Moura

Nasser Al-Rashid, a Saudi Arabian businessman, owns the luxury yacht Lady Moura. It was launched in 1990 by the German shipyard Blohm + Voss. It was originally one of the world’s largest yachts, measuring 344 feet (105 meters).

Lady Moura has a one-of-a-kind design by Italian designer Luigi Sturchio and a plethora of spectacular amenities, including a sand-covered hydraulic platform that can be utilized as a beach, a helicopter, a swimming pool, and a movie theater.

The boat can accommodate up to 30 guests in 15 staterooms and has a crew of more than 60 people to guarantee that visitors are well cared for during their stay.

Lady Moura’s sand-covered hydraulic platform, which can be extended to provide a beach-like setting for guests to enjoy, is one of its most distinctive characteristics. The boat has also served as a venue for high-profile events such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival.

Lady Moura has gotten a lot of attention since its debut, not only because of its amazing qualities, but also because of her owner’s charitable initiatives. Nasser Al-Rashid has used the yacht to organize humanitarian events and has donated millions of dollars to organizations such as education and healthcare.

9. Sailing Yacht A

Russian millionaire Andrey Melnichenko owns the luxury sailing vessel Sailing Yacht A. It was launched in 2015 by the German shipyard Nobiskrug. It is one of the world’s largest sailing yachts, measuring 468 feet (142 meters).

Philippe Starck designed Sailing Yacht A, which is outfitted with a number of outstanding amenities such as an underwater observation room, a swimming pool, a helipad, and a movie theater.

The boat can accommodate up to 20 guests in 9 staterooms and has a crew of more than 50 people to guarantee that visitors are adequately cared for during their stay.

One of Sailing Yacht A’s most distinctive features is its underwater observation area, which allows passengers to watch marine life and the ocean floor in real time. The boat also has a hybrid propulsion system that allows it to sail at a top speed of 21 knots.

Since its debut, Sailing Yacht A has drawn a lot of attention, not only for its remarkable features, but also for its unusual and unconventional design. The yacht has received multiple design honors and has come to represent innovation and modernity in the world of sailing yachts.

The boat was confiscated by Italian officials in the port of Trieste on March 12, 2022, as a result of EU sanctions imposed on a number of Russian business people as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Melnichenko’s representative said the seizure would be challenged.

10. Christina O

Aristotle Onassis, the Greek shipping mogul, once owned the luxury yacht Christina O. It was built as a Canadian frigate in 1943 and modified into a luxury boat in 1954. The yacht’s length is 325 feet (99 meters).

Christina O has a one-of-a-kind and stylish design, as well as a number of amazing amenities such as a swimming pool, a movie theater, a library, a spa, and a bar.

The yacht can accommodate up to 34 guests in 17 staterooms and has a crew of more than 40 people to guarantee that visitors are well cared for during their stay.

The history of the Christina O and the notable visitors who have stayed on board, including world leaders such as Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy, as well as celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra, is one of its most distinguishing aspects.

The yacht has also been hired for a number of high-profile events, including weddings and celebrations.

Christina O has been restored and remodeled multiple times over the years, the most recent being in 2018. Despite its antiquity, it continues to be a popular destination for yacht aficionados and has come to represent luxury and elegance in the world of yachting.

11. Maltese Falcon

Tom Perkins, an American venture capitalist, owns the luxury sailing yacht Maltese Falcon. Perini Navi, an Italian shipyard, built it and launched it in 2006. It is one of the world’s largest sailing yachts, measuring 289 feet (88 meters).

The Maltese Falcon has a one-of-a-kind and original design by Ken Freivokh and Dykstra Naval Architects, as well as a slew of remarkable amenities such as a swimming pool, a movie theater, a gym, and a spa.

The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 bedrooms and has a crew of more than 15 people to make sure guests are well taken care of during their stay.

The Maltese Falcon’s innovative DynaRig sail system, which uses three freestanding carbon fiber masts and computer-controlled sails to give a more efficient and nimble sailing experience, is one of its most distinguishing features.

The yacht has also been seen at high-profile events such as the Monaco Yacht Show and the St. Barth’s Bucket regatta.

Since its debut, the Maltese Falcon has drawn a lot of attention, not only for its outstanding features, but also for its revolutionary design and sailing technology.

The yacht has received numerous design and engineering honors and has become a symbol of modernism and innovation in the world of sailing yachts.

Dubai is a luxury yacht owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. It is the world’s third largest yacht, measuring 531 feet (162 meters).

Dubai has a one-of-a-kind and elegant design by Andrew Winch, as well as a number of impressive amenities such as a swimming pool, a helipad, a cinema, a gym, and a spa.

The yacht can accommodate up to 33 guests in 21 bedrooms and has a crew of more than 80 people to make sure guests are well taken care of during their stay.

One of Dubai’s most distinguishing aspects is its sumptuous interior, which displays meticulous workmanship and high-end finishes throughout. The yacht has also been seen at high-profile events such as the Dubai International Boat Show and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Since its inception, Dubai has drawn a lot of attention, not only for its impressive size and features, but also for its owner’s wealth and extravagance. In the world of yachting, the yacht has become a symbol of luxury and extravagance, and it is frequently associated with the opulence of the Middle East.

13. Black Pearl

Black Pearl is a luxury sailing yacht launched in 2016 by Oceanco, a Dutch builder. It is one of the world’s largest sailing yachts, measuring 350 feet (106 meters).

Dykstra Naval Architects created a one-of-a-kind and original design for Black Pearl, which includes a swimming pool, a movie theater, a gym, and a spa. The boat can accommodate up to 12 people in 6 bedrooms and has a crew of more than 18 to guarantee that visitors are adequately cared for during their stay.

One of Black Pearl’s most distinctive characteristics is her hybrid propulsion system, which blends traditional diesel engines with electric motors to create a more efficient and environmentally friendly sailing experience.

In addition, the boat incorporates a computer-controlled sail system that can be altered in real time for best performance.

Since its release, Black Pearl has garnered a lot of attention, not just for its remarkable features, but also for its creative design and technology.

The yacht has received multiple honors for its engineering and sustainability, and it has come to represent modernism and innovation in the world of sailing yachts.

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The Top 10 Famous Classic Ships in History

20th may 2024 by samantha wilson.

“You must have plenty of sea-room to tell the truth in.” Herman Melville

Every ship that sails carries the precious and weightless cargo of its origins. More the people aboard, more are the stories and many more are the lessons we learn from their experiences. Because that’s what history does: It informs us about all the victories and failures of the past, so that we live a wiser life, whether on land or at sea.

 Most of the beautiful craft built throughout the ages are historic for their roles in war, commerce, and passenger travel. Their stories allow us to enjoy, investigate and study their brilliant past. Each failure was a stepping stone to success for the next craft and each one is a classic in its own way. Taking in the sight and story of a classic vessel entails an adventure all its own, one that transcends basic description and narration and which puts an indelible image into the minds and imagination of the onlooker.

Timeless vessels are attractive, beautiful and in a few cases still functional; they hold untold mysteries and are an amalgam of maritime secrets and old-world workmanship.  

Here are the most famous ships of all time. There are many more, but these stand out for their unique and enduring place in history. 

Santa Maria

Hms victory, uss constitution, flying cloud, rms lusitania, rms titanic, uss arizona, battleship bismarck.

Launch year: 1460

Builder: Juan de la Cosa

Length: 62 ft (24 m)

“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore,” said the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who sailed in the carvel planked, slow paced ocean trader built in Spain on the voyage to the “New World” in 1492. That year, the merchant vessel earned a permanent place in history and ran aground on Christmas Day. But not all was lost; Columbus ordered the fort La Navidad built with wood salvaged from Santa María .

Encyclopedia Britanica photo

Launch year: 1607

Builder: Christopher Jones  

Length: 90 ft (33 m)

The ones who trust the magic of beginnings are the ones who have the courage to put a full stop to their suffering. And that was how 120 Pilgrims set out to start afresh in the New World in 1620, wishing for a better life. A cultural icon in the history of the United States, the Mayflower carried the English Separatists from Plymouth, a port on the southern coast of England, to the other side of the Atlantic, to  Massachusetts, their “New World.” The Mayflower crew of 30 spent the winter with the 102 passengers, living aboard, then sailed back to England on April 5, 1621, making landfall on May 6, 1621.

Launch year: 1765

Builder: Chatham Dockyard

Length: 227.5 ft (57 m)

The HMS Victory is regarded as one of the greatest wooden warships ever built, serving the Royal Navy against  both French and Spanish fleets in the last decades of the eighteenth century. It remains commissioned  by the Royal Navy today. She is best known for her role as Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805, where her flags gave his famous signal, “England expects that every man will do his duty.” The ship was extensively restored by the British government in 1922 and serves as a museum at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth, England.

Launch year: 1797

Builder: Edmund Hartt’s shipyard, Boston

Length: 304 ft (93 m)

“Old Ironsides,” a three-masted wooden frigate, is the longest serving battleship in the U.S. Navy and the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel. Her name was submitted to President George Washington in honor of the United States Constitution. The main duties of the USS Constitution were to protect American merchant ships against French fleets and to fight Barbary pirates.

Her major claim to fame is her role during the War of 1812, when she managed to capture several merchant ships and defeated five British warships. The fame and nickname earned after defeating HMS Guerriere — Old Ironsides — helped save her from the scrap heap. Today, Old Ironsides serves as a museum ship in Boston, Massachusetts.   

Restoration Services photo.

Launch year: 1820

Builder: H.M. Dockyard

Length: 90.3 ft (28 m)

According to Charles Darwin, “It’s not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one that is most responsive to change.” He set out on a voyage aboard the HMS Beagle , the British naval brig-sloop, to South America and around the world (1831–36), which resulted in his groundbreaking scientific theories on evolution and natural selection published in the diary and journal The Voyage of the Beagle.

No Frills Sailing photo.

Launch year: 1851

Builder: Donald McKay, East Boston, Massachusetts

Length: 225 ft (69 m)

Never wait for a perfect moment; take the moment and make it perfect. That’s what Eleanor Creesy, wife of Capt. Josiah Perkins Creesy, did aboard Flying Cloud , the clipper ship that set the world sailing record for the fastest passage between New York and San Francisco in 89 days and 8 hours. Eleanor was the ship's navigator, a position never heard of for a woman in the mid-19th century. The ship held this record for over 100 years, from 1854 to 1989.

Pinterest photo.

Launch year: 1906

Builder: John Brown & Co‎, ‎Clydebank‎, Scotland

Length: 787 ft (240 m)

The sinking of the British ocean liner Lusitania by the torpedo of a German U boat in 1915 was one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history, killing more than half the passengers and crew. Ultimately it led to the American entry into World War I. Commissioned by the Cunard Line, the ship had been built to compete for the highly lucrative transatlantic passenger trade. Although luxurious, the Lusitania was noted more for its speed. In 1908, it won the Blue Riband designation for the fastest Atlantic crossing, averaging nearly 24 knots.

Launch year: 1911

Builder: Harland and Wolff shipyard for the British Shipping Company White Star Line

Length: 883 ft (269 m)

The unsinkable that became unforgettable: The RMS Titanic was the product of powerful strife among competitors in the first half of the 20th century. It sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic after sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden voyage. Of the 2,240 passengers and crew on board, more than 1,500 lost their lives. Designed to be the epitome of style, comfort, and luxury, it ranked among the most sophisticated ships of that time, only to become one of the most devastating maritime disasters in history.

The passengers aboard Titanic were some of the wealthiest people in the world. Also aboard were over a thousand emigrants from Britain, Ireland, and Scandinavia, seeking a new life in North America. In 1985, the wreckage was located on the floor of the North Atlantic. After this tragic accident, internationally adopted safety-improvement measures were established, including making the number of lifeboats on board correspond with the entire number of passengers.

Wikipedia photo.

Launch year: 1915

Builder: Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York

Length: 608 ft (185 m)

“A date which will live in infamy” is how President Franklin D. Roosevelt described the Arizona attack, before he asked the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war with Japan.

The USS Arizona battleship was one of the U.S. Navy’s most heavily armed vessels and the largest ship in its fleet. Arizona, a member of the U.S. Pacific fleet, was berthed at Pearl Harbor December 6, 1941. The next morning, approximately at 7:55 am, Japan launched a surprise attack. For nearly two hours, more than 350 Japanese aircraft dropped bombs on U.S. vessels. Around 8:10 am, Arizona was struck by a 1,760-pound projectile, which reportedly lifted the battleship out of the water. Even while sinking, the ship was struck by more bombs.

While approximately 334 crew members survived, the death toll was 1,177. Arizona was among four battleships that sank during the attack, which unified the American public, and on December 8, 1941, the United States declared war on Japan and effectively entered World War II. The ship couldn’t be salvaged, but remains as a significant war memorial in Pearl Harbor run by the U.S. National Park Service, and visited by millions of people. The battleship’s sunken remains are also designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark.  

Launch year: 1939

Builder: Blohm & Voss shipyard, Hamburg

Length: 823.5 ft (251 m)

Bismarck , named after Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, was the first of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine. It is considered one of the largest battleships ever built, with its design finalized by Hitler’s Navy after it rose from the ruins of the World War I. It was almost the length of three football fields, with seven decks above the waterline and seven below it.

Its biggest and only fight was during World War II, along with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen , to raid Allied shipping from North America to Great Britain. Over eight tense days in 1941, after many attacks, Bismarck suffered enough damage from three hits sufficient to force an end to the mission. The dramatic battle left it crippled and it was scuttled to prevent the British from gaining control of it. In 1989, American oceanographer Robert Ballard of Titanic recovery repute located the wreck of the Bismarck perched on an extinct volcano 15,000 feet underwater some 400 miles west of Brest, France.

Rightboat.com has hundreds of beautiful classic boats and yachts listed for sale. Explore a rich and diverse array of some of the most beautiful craft built, each to a time-honored standard of craftsmanship. 

This article was published in May 2023 and updated in May 2024 by Elaine Lembo .

Written By: Samantha Wilson

Samantha Wilson has spent her entire life on and around boats, from tiny sailing dinghies all the way up to superyachts. She writes for many boating and yachting publications, top charter agencies, and some of the largest travel businesses in the industry, combining her knowledge and passion of boating, travel and writing to create topical, useful and engaging content.

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Famous Sailboats to Have Ever Sailed

Throughout the history, there have been a lot of famous sailboats. Winds carried some pretty magnificent boats which were doing some extraordinary things. Some of them will be forever remembered in history because they managed to do something for the first time. Others are remembered because of their high-end luxury characteristics , and others because they are covered in the veil of mystery.

We have already written a few words about the latter in our article about famous shipwrecks , so feel free to check it out if you are interested in that topic. We want to dedicate this article to historic vessels that gained their fame by being extraordinary, by being able to do something that had never been done before, or simply because they are number one in something in the world.

Also, this article is to correct certain injustice because history remembers only sailors, rarely sailboats. So, we are about to make this right. Without further ado, these are some of the most famous sailboats to have ever sailed.

Famous Sailboats

Famous sailboat to Have Ever Sailed

Christopher Columbus Ships

The first voyage over the Atlantic Ocean took place in 1492 by no other than Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus ships names were La Santa María, Niña and Pinta. The largest one was La Santa María which was also known as La Gallega. The ships sailed under the Spanish flag.

The names of the ships Niña and Pinta are pretty much certain. Historians do not have much doubt about them as Christopher Columbus referred to the two ships by those names. The problem for the historians is the biggest ship, La Santa María.

Some historians believe the ship’s name is La Gallega, not Santa María. They say that ship’s original name was La Gallega , named after the province in Spain where the ship was made, and that Columbus decided to change it to Santa María when he took the ship. The biggest problem in this situation are two things. First being that Columbus’ original journal did not survive and second that the abstract written by a historian Bartolome de las Casas never calls the ship by its name.

However, it will be forever written in history that Columbus was the first captain to sail across the Atlantic with his three ships: Niña, Pinta and Santa María. At least for now.

Ships of Ferdinand Magellan

It would be ludicrous not to mention the first ship to have ever sail across the globe. The first person who did this was Ferdinand Magellan . Although, a lot of historians would say it was actually done by Elcano, Magellan’s co-captain, because Magellan was killed on the way back home.

The five ships Magellan started his voyage across the globe were: Trinidad, San Antonio, Conception, Victoria and Santiago . Ferdinand Magellan commanded Trinidad.

The journey started with 251 men in total. The ships were caravels, most common ships at the time. They were broad-beamed ships that had three masts with square sails and a triangular sail. Even though five ships started the journey, only one returned. Santiago was lost at the sea, San Antonio abandoned the expedition, Conception was abandoned, Trinidad tried to return to Spain, and Victoria was the only ship that survived. Of 251 men, only 18 of them returned to Spain led by captain Juan Sebastian Elcano . If not all five, then at least Victoria deserves to be on our famous sailboats list.

If you’re curious about famous explorers, check out our article about circumnavigation .

Charles Darwin’s Ship Beagle

Not only explorers sailed the world, but also scientists. Darwin’s famous sailboat called Beagle enabled Charles Darwin to sail the world. And that voyage resulted in scientific findings that remain relevant to this day. So, there is no doubt why Beagle is on our list of historic sailboats.

Sailing out in 1831 from Britain to South America and then across the globe, Charles Darwin studied the nature and animals. And so the natural selection theory was born. Darwin gained fame by publishing his journal called ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’ which is only to prove what his boat meant to him. One of the most famous quotes from Darwin’s diary says: “It’s not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one that is most responsive to change.” Seems like Beagle adopted pretty well.

Laura Dekker’s boat Guppy

Guppy is another boat that has managed to sail the world. But what is important here is who was it carrying. Guppy was a boat that belonged to Laura Dekker . And Guppy was the boat that enabled Laura to become the youngest sailor to have ever sail the world on her own.

Laura started her journey when she was 14 and circumnavigated the world when she turned 16. And Guppy was there with her the entire time. So, Guppy is on a list of famous sailboats for being the boat that helped a person to conquer the record of becoming the youngest sailor to sail the world.

Maltese Falcon Yacht

Maltese Falcon is a full rigged ship which uses DynaRig technology. The most luxurious boat in the world was built in Italian shipyard Perini Navi in Istanbul, Turkey. The first owner of the boat was Tom Perkins. Maltese Falcon yacht is the world’s most complex and biggest sailing yacht spanning 88 meters. It sailed under BVI flag for many years, and then it was bought by Pleon Ltd. The company put the boat in commercial chartering use.

The good news is you can sail Maltese Falcon . The bad news is that it will cost you a couple million dollars. That is the reason charterers of Maltese Falcon sailing yacht were Hugh Jackman, Tom Hanks or Google co-founder Larry Page. However, this yacht remains one of the most famous sailboats in the world.

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12 Celebrity sailors and boaters past and present

• Katy Stickland

From hardcore racers like pop legend Simon Le Bon to George Clooney's love of motor yachts, here is our pick of the celebrities who adore sailing and boating.

Simon Le Bon

The frontman of Duran Duran’s sailing career hit the headlines in 1985 when his 77-foot maxi yacht, Drum, lost its keel and capsized during the Fastnet Race.

Simon Le Bon and other crew members were trapped inside the boat until they were rescued off the Cornish coast .

Determined to sail again, Le Bon refitted Drum and continued with his plans to compete in the 1985-1986 Whitbread Round the World Race.

Skippered by Skip Novak, Drum came in third overall in elapsed time.

Twenty years later, Le Bon once again competed in the Fastnet on board Drum, determined to conquer the race that has so nearly cost him his life.

However, delayed by light winds, he was forced to abandoned the race to perform with Duran Duran in Japan.

Le Bon owned Drum during the height of his pop career in the 1980s, before selling it to Scottish motoring tycoon, Sir Arnold Clark.

In 1987, the singer, along with his wife, Yasmin, and the rest of Drum’s crew answered a MAYDAY call from a yacht off the coast of Venezuela.

Karen McCracken and her family were sailing to Belize when they got caught in a storm and were blown onto a reef.

More recently, Le Bon joined America’s Cup hopefuls, Land Rover BAR, on board AC45F during the 2015 America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth event.

Timothy Spall

Actor Timothy Spall and his wife, Shane, spent eight years cruising the waterways of Britain after buying their first narrowboat in 1997.

They then decided they wanted to go further afield and found a specialist boat builder to build them a sea-going barge, the Princess Matilda.

Their adventures on board their 16-metre Dutch canal barge have since been watched by thousands during the BBC Four series – Timothy Spall: Somewhere at Sea, Timothy Spall: Back at Sea and Timothy Spall: All at Sea.

The three series follows the Spalls as they journey around the coast of Britain in their £200,000 barge.

The voyage has also been chronicled in two books by Shane – The Voyages of the Princess Matilda and The Princess Matilda Comes Home – The Adventure Of A Lifetime Around Britain On A Barge.

Morgan Freeman

“My earrings are worth just enough to buy me a coffin if I die in a strange place. That was the reason why sailors used to wear them,” said Morgan Freeman.

The Hollywood actor fell in love with sailing when he saw a sailboat gliding on San Francisco Bay in 1961.

Six year later, he sailed for the first time in a 18-foot Lightning-class centreboat boat on a reservoir in Stowe, Vermont.

Since then, sailing has became his “refuge and passion”.

His first boat was a Holland-built Holiday 28, and for 16 years, Freeman sailed out of Eastchester Bay.

He explored the waters and anchorages of Long Island Sound, Block Island, the Elizabeth Islands, Cape Cod, the coast of Maine, and up to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

He first sailed to the Caribbean in 1979 on a 30-foot (9.14-meter) Alberg-designed sloop with a crew that included his wife, daughter and family cat, Zipper.

It took nine days to reach Bermuda and they stayed for six weeks, hitting a storm with 50-knot winds on their return journey.

In 1989, on board his Shannon 38, Sojourner, Freeman went as far as Sombrero Rock, north of St. Martin, and then two years later began cruising the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

Since then, the Hollywood actor has sailed as far as Trinidad, exploring the Caribbean on his new Shannon 43.

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For more than 35 years, Canadian rock legend, Neil Young, owned the two-masted, gaff-rigged schooner, W.N. Ragland.

Originally built of oak in 1913, the 100-foot Baltic trader is a far cry from the yachts usually associated with rock stars.

The ship needed serious renovating when Young purchased it, buying enough mahogany to fill a railroad truck to replank the schooner.

As well as cruising the world with friends and family, Young also reportedly leant out W.N. Ragland for scientific expeditions to Hawaii and Alaska.

He sold the vessel to Walter Wallace of Wallace Yacht Co. in Port Townsend, Washington.

Interestingly, Young’s fellow band member in Crosby, Stills and Nash, David Crosby was also a passionate sailor, owning a John Alden designed schooner, Mayan.

The song, Wooden Ships, is believed to have been written onboard in 1968 when the ship was moored at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Prunella Scales and Timothy West

Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales, and her husband actor Timothy West have been avid boaters since living on a barge during their early acting days to save money.

Now self-confessed “canal nuts”, the couple like nothing more than exploring Britain’s waterways.

Since 2014, their love of canal boating has been passed on to Channel 4 viewers through the programme, Great Canal Journeys.

The series has seen the couple explore not only the canals and rivers of the UK, but also further afield in France, Venice, Sweden and Amsterdam.

West, who has owned a narrowboat since 1979, is also vice-president of The Waterways Trust, the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust and a patron of the Huddersfield Canal Society.

He was also involved in the restoration of The Waverley, the world’s last ocean-going paddle steamer.

Errol Flynn

Dead by the age of 50, the hard drinking actor’s love affair with the sea and sailing began after he spent his early years around the Australian ports of Sydney and Hobart.

His first yacht was the Sirocco, which he sailed up the coast to New Guinea where the boat was wrecked.

After finding fame in Hollywood, Flynn purchased a second yacht, also named Sirocco, in 1938, often disappearing for days sailing.

In 1946, he brought the 118-foot schooner, Zaca, which he owned until he died.

He used the schooner to make a short documentary film, Cruise of the Zaca, which follows Flynn and his father, Professor Theodore Flynn, collecting specimens.

The voyage was done in association with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography of the University of California and took place off the east coast of Mexico and in the West Indies.

When Flynn died, his only real possession was the Zaca.

Griff Rhys-Jones

Griff Rhys-Jones at the helm of his classic yacht, Undina, with sailing celebrities Laura Baldwin, Phil Sharp and actor Geoffrey Hughes, raising awareness for Sail 4 Cancer

Comedian and television personality, Griff Rhys-Jones started sailing as a child.

His father had a boat in West Mersea on Mersea Island, which they would sail around the coast of Suffolk and into The Broads.

An enthusiastic sailor, Rhys-Jones brought his 45-foot classic yacht, Undina, reportedly spending £500,000 on its restoration.

The Philip Rhodes yacht went on to star in the BBC series Three Men in Another Boat before being listed for sail in 2013.

Since then, Rhys-Jones has brought a 1948 57-foot Sparkman and Stephens designed yawl, Argyll.

Built by Simms of Massachusetts in 1948, the yacht is used primarily for racing, and was the winner of the Bonifacio Trophy and the Coupe Des Dames in St Tropez in 2014, and come second in the Panerai Transat in March 2015.

Rhys-Jones skippered Argyll in the 2015 Fastnet Race.

He has also written about his sailing exploits.

In the Baltic with Bob records his 2002 journey to Russia on “an elderly yacht” with his friend, Bob and Baines who “knew how to mend the engine”.

He has also published Rivers: One man and his dog paddle into the heart of Britain, which follows Rhys-Jones as he explores some of Britain’s most well known rivers with his dog, Cadbury.

Jeremy Irons

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Actor Jeremy Irons was “brought up sailing” after growing up in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight where his father was a founding members of the local sailing club.

After learning to sail on dinghies, Irons has now gone on to bigger and faster vessels, famously competing in the fourth leg of the BT Global Challenge round the world yacht race.

Joining the crew of LG Flatron, he spent seven days sailing across the Tasman Sea from Wellington to Sydney, coming second in their section “by about five seconds”.

The ‘Stealing Beauty’ actor has his own ketch, Willing Lass, and often raves about sailing along the West Cork coast where he lives.

He took part in the 2015 Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival, and the Round Island Race, crewing for Conrad Humphreys on his 40-foot catamaran.

Teen idol, Zac Efron was bitten by the sailing bug after learning to sail for his role in the movie, ‘Charlie St. Cloud’.

In an interview with the Arizona Republic, he stated that he decided to take the title role after reading the script while spending time on a sailboat with his father.

Prior to filming, Efron took an intense course of sailing lessons out of Vancouver, learning how to capsize and sail a dinghy.

He said he would now like to move onto something bigger and try long-distance sailing with his father. His dream destination would be Hawaii.

JFK sailing the presidential yacht, Manitou. Credit: Robert L. Knudsen

Sailing was one of JFK’s greatest loves.

The US President learnt to sail as a child  and owned a series of Star class boats as a teenager – Flash and Flash II – with his brother, Joseph.

Flash II was his favourite, sailing it in the waters of Nantucket Sound.

An avid sailor, JFK won the Nantucket Sound Star Class Championship in Flash II, and raced the boat while at Harvard, winning the 1938 McMillan Cup.

He sold the boat in 1941, but still got out on the water with his 26-foot Wianno Senior sloop, Victura, which was a 15th birthday present from his parents.

Victura was arguably the most cherished boat in JFK’s life – it was the boat he taught his wife, Jackie, to sail in, the boat he and Jackie were photographed on for the famous Life magazine shoot which helped create the Kennedy brand.

It is also the boat he took his children sailing in during family holidays at Cape Cod.

He even sketched the Victura during many of his meetings during his presidency.

As president, JFK also enjoyed the 92-foot wooden presidential yacht, which he renamed the Honey Fitz, although he continued to look for a presidential sailing yacht.

He found a 62-foot Sparkman and Stephens yacht, Manitou and had the vesse; refitted with the latest communications equipment so he could stay in touch with his office – it became knowns as the “Floating White House”.

David Suchet

Credit: Canal & River Trust

Although his most famous role, Hercule Poirot, suffers from the “mal de mer”,  actor David Suchet certainly doesn’t!

His fascination with narrowboats and canals has now become his passion.

The actor and his wife, Sheila spent six years living on a 53-foot narrowboat, Prima Donna, after spotting it from the window of Suchet’s dressing room at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

They moved back onto dry land following the arrival of children, although Britain’s waterways were the focus of many family holidays and it wasn’t long before a second narrowboat was bought.

They now own their third narrowboat – a 70-foot vessel – and Suchet has become something of an advocate for the preservation and restoration of the country’s canals and rivers.

He is is currently vice-president of the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Trust, a past chairman of the River Thame Alliance and patron of the River Thames Boat Project.

He is also a friend of the Canal and River Trust.

George Clooney

As a resident on Lake Como in Italy, as well as other addresses, ‘Gravity’ actor, George Clooney is no stranger to boating.

He is often photographed on the water with various friends at the wheel of classically designed motor yachts.

According to media reports, he has brought a £10,000 row boat for his estate at Sonning Eye on the River Thames in Oxfordshire.

The Georgian house is situated on its own five-and-a-half acre island.

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200+ Best Yacht Names Ever- for Your Inspiration

There’s nothing like the feeling of getting out on the open water. Whether you’re sailing solo or with a crew, there’s something about being on a yacht that makes you feel like you’re living your best life.

But choosing what to name your yacht can be tricky! You want something that feels right for you and your lifestyle but has staying power—and maybe even some flair.

That’s why we’ve put together this list of 200 Best Yacht Names Ever, so you can make sure your dream boat has the perfect name.

Good yacht names

A good yacht name must be unique, memorable, simple, and easy to spell. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some yacht names that we think are great:

• Knotty Buoy
• 8 knot wind
• Docked Income
• Knotty By Nature
• Savoir Calm
• Loose Rigger
• Clear View Seas
• Ship Faced Party Boats
• Current Cruise Control
• Full Sail Ahead
• Balmy Allure
• The Last One
• The Little Prince
• The Lost Soul
• Heavenly Lass
• Silver Spoon
• Knot Paid For Yet
• Fair Fielder
• Lady of the Lake

Cool yacht names

Yacht names are often as exciting and unique as the boats themselves. They can reflect their owner’s personality or be a nod to their style. Here are some of our favorite yacht names

• Express Shipping
• Sea Ya Around
• Never Enough
• Isle See You
• Private Waves
• High Maintenance
• Yachtie Boatie II
• It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere
• Reel Happy Too
• Tide Me Over
• More! More! More!
• Lil’ Miss Sunshine
• Living the Dream
• Love to Sail

Clever yacht names

If you’re looking for a clever name for your yacht, consider one of these:

• Over Easy IV
• Most Wanted III
• Catchin’ Rays Too
• Black Pearl
• Iron Maiden
• Time Bandits
• Fools Paradise
• No Quarter Given
• Paradise Found
• White Squall
• Wait a Minute
• Gallant Lady

Classic yacht names

• In the Wind
• One More Time
• Dirty Deeds
• The Beastly Bride.
• Joint effort
• Now or Nevermore
• Incommunicado
• Coup de Ville
• Risky Business
• Cutting Edge
• Go With the Flow
• Ketch-a-Flick
• Ruffian’s Delight

Funny yacht names

There are plenty of funny yacht names out there. If you’re looking for a name that’s funny and memorable but still professional and sophisticated, check out these funny yacht names:

• Boats and hoes
• Drunken Sailor
• Butt-Boatay
• How Bow Dah
• Is it in yet?
• Baller’s Paradise
• Wasted Seamen
• Satan’s Mistress
• This Is The Life
• Winds of Fortune
• Big Fat Gypsy Bow
• Adios Pantalones
• Ship Happens
• The Bigger Boat
• Limp Kwiket

female yacht names

Here are some common female names that people use for their yachts.

• Blissful queen
• Bronze Goddess
• Butterfly Effect
• Dreamweaver
• Mighty Heart
• Positively Possible
• Sunshine and Roses
• A Woman’s Touch
• Absolute Elegance
• Vivacious Lady
• Slightly Naughty
• Knotty Girl
• Shoes to Fill

couple yacht names

A couple of yacht names are notoriously challenging to come up with. The decision is always a huge deal, so you want to be sure it’s perfect.

• Bonnie & Clyde
• Dock of the Bay
• Down and Downy
• Hang Together
• All Our Waves
• Second to None
• Smooth Sailors
• Lady and the Tramp
• Getting Nauti
• Get Boat-faced
• Aft for a Kiss
• Cute Nautie
• Hooked on the Sea

Luxury yacht names

This list will give you some fun ideas for naming a luxury yacht or boat, giving it the classy touch that makes it stand out among the rest.

• Alyssa Nicole
• Olympian Dream
• Serenity Two
• Bella Vita IV
• The Queen Mary 2
• The Rising Sun
• Southern Breeze
• The Whisper
• The Eclipse

Famous yacht names

• Prince Abdulaziz
• Jahre Viking
• Christina O
• Sailing Yacht A

fishing yacht names

These are some good names for fishing boats.

• Fish Finder
• Gone Fishing
• Little Jane
• Sea Charmer
• The Big One
• Show Me The Money
• Intimidator
• Catch the Wind
• Hooked On You
• Off The Hook
• Bobber Down
• Catch my drift?
• Fish or Cut Bait
• Fishing for Compliments
• Hooked on You

Celebrity yacht names

If you are a celebrity, you can name your yacht after anything!

• Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux – Snoopy
• Richard Branson – Necker Belle
• Johnny Depp – Vajoliroja
• Tom Cruise – Shockwave
• Tom Perkins – Maltese Falcon
• Lady Pamela
• Dolphin Dance
• Princess Elizabeth
• Summer Wind
• Bella Vita III
• High Spirits
• Magic Carpet II

How Do you Choose a Yacht Name?

You’ve got your boat, your crew—now it’s time to decide what to call the whole thing. Your yacht name is an important part of the overall experience of owning a boat, and there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing one.

So how do you go about choosing a name for your new yacht? Here are some tips:

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The yachts owned by celebrities

How can someone who is recognised everywhere get away from it all? On a superyacht, of course. Yachts owned by celebrities range in style and size, but one thing that unite these vessels is their owner's love for the sea. Our round-up features the famous faces of British footballer David Beckham, tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, martial artist Conor McGregor and fashion designer Giorgio Armani. 

Unknown owned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimović took delivery of the second hull in Benetti 's 34M Oasis, named Unknown , in 2022.  The 34 metre superyacht has had a busy maiden season, cruising around the emerald coasts of Sardinia showing off her trademarked Oasis deck and RWD -designed exterior. Ibrahimović has posted the yacht on social media extensively, with videos of him and his friends playing with a drone and putting her huge locker of water toys - which includes a floating dock - to good use. The Oasis 34M follows in the footsteps of the highly popular Oasis 40M, the first hull of which, Rebeca , is owned by champion powerboat racer Tim Ciasulli.

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Seven owned by david beckham.

Ex-England football star and Inter Miami owner David Beckham has been revealed as the owner of a 28 metre Riva Argo 90 . Named after Beckham's iconic football shirt number, Seven was launched in October 2021 and constructed in GRP. Studio Officina Italiana Design penned the yacht both inside and out, while Ferretti Engineering Department oversaw her naval architecture. Stand out design features include the sun lounging space on the foredeck, while twin MTU diesel engines power her to a top speed of 30 knots. 

Viva a Vida owned by Tom Brady

NFL superstar Tom Brady took delivery of a 16 metre custom cruiser from Dutch builder Wajer towards the end of 2020 after signing a $50 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The quarterback is clearly a keen fan of the Wajer yachts after he recently announced he had commissioned a larger mode, the Wajer 77. The Wajer 55S, christened Viva a Vida , sports a baby blue hull and is powered by three 435hp Volvo Penta engines guaranteeing a wild ride with speeds in excess of 40 knots. A walkaround centre console allows guests to make the most of the deck space available with stowage for SeaBobs and other toys concealed beneath the aft stairway. Below deck, the Wajer 55S offers accommodation for four. Other cool features include push-button fenders and an extendable swim platform. The 55S is the souped-up version of its older sibling, the Wajer 55 , and comes from the boards of Dutch design studio Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design . 

Great White owned by Rafael Nadal

Tennis ace  Rafael Nadal  is the proud new owner of a Sunreef 80 Power superyacht , which was delivered in June 2020. Nadal commissioned the catamaran after previously chartering a number of Sunreef catamarans and meeting yard founder and president Francis Lapp at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival. This is not his first foray into yachting however. Nadal previously owned a  Monte Carlo Yachts  76 named  Beethoven  which he bought in 2016. Nadal has spoken openly about his love of yachting and his decision to invest in a yacht, telling  Boat International , "Because I have a yacht, I am able to forget about everything and get away from that tiring stress. I do have a real passion for [superyachts]. It is rare that I see a superyacht from a distance and I don’t know its name. I know them all!"

Vendetta owned by Billy Joel

The modern classic commuter yacht Vendetta is just one of the many yachts that Billy Joel has owned. The "Piano Man" is a yacht fanatic, to the extent that he's even a celebrity yacht designer . Designed by Doug Zurn, the 17 metre Vendetta was created to be a true replica of the classic gentleman's commuter launches that were popularised in the 1920s for their quick speed to run down the Long Island Sound and into New York City. True to the intended form of the vessels, Billy Joel told BOAT International  that he has used the yacht to run from his home in Long Island to the City to perform in a concert. At one point, Billy Joel owned five yachts, including 29 metre Inace explorer yacht Audacious (re-named Miss Sarah J ) ,  which he converted to house a few of his motorcycles. Fresh from a refit, Vendetta has recently joined the brokerage market and is listed for sale with Fraser .

Freedom owned by Roberto Cavalli

Much secrecy surrounded the construction of fashion designer Roberto Cavalli’s yacht until it was delivered in 2018. Built by Italian shipyard Cerri Cantieri Navali , the 27-metre Freedom was designed by Tommaso Spadolini in collaboration with her owner. According to Cavalli, the inspiration for the yacht’s design was the aesthetic of batman’s superhero batmobile. This explains the severe lines, jet black exterior and tinted windows which make up the yacht’s distinctive appearance. on board, Cavalli’s signature animal-print furnishings adorn the cabins and saloons. Freedom can accommodate six guests and three crew members and has two dining areas on board. Powered by three water jet engines, Freedom’s moderate size means that she can reach a top speed of 40 knots.

Eos owned by Diane von Furstenburg

Launched by  Lürssen in 2006, 93 metre sailing yacht Eos was bought by fashion designer Diane von Furstenburg and her husband IAC Chairman Barry Diller in 2009. The schooner features exterior design by Bill Langan and interior design by Francois Catroux with accommodation for 16 guests and 21 crew. Diller and von Furstenburg often use the yacht to host a star-studded group of friends with Bravo host Andy Cohen the latest celebrity spotted on this superyacht .

Astoria owned by David Gilmour

While rather more sedate and old-fashioned than some of the world's largest superyachts , the 27 metre Astoria has certainly seen its fair share of rock and roll behaviour. Owned by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, the houseboat was built in 1911 for Fred Karno and designed so a 90-piece orchestra could play on its deck.

Gilmour bought Astoria in 1986 and converted it into a recording studio complete with three cabins, a kitchen, bathroom and large main saloon. Parts of Pink Floyd's last three albums, along with many of Gilmour's solo releases, were recorded on board and the boat is permanently anchored on the River Thames at Hampton in Greater London.

Necker Belle formerly owned by Richard Branson

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Choosing the right name for your boat business can make a big difference. It helps attract customers and sets the tone for your brand.

In this article, we provide 540 boat business name ideas to inspire you. From creative to catchy, you’ll find plenty of options to suit your business.

Creative Boat Business Name Ideas

• The Wave Whisperer
• Aurora Yachts
• Mystic Marina
• Seascape Solutions
• Horizon Harmony
• Marine Marvels
• Bluewater Bliss
• Sail Serenity
• Maritime Majesty
• Anchor Alchemy
• Driftwood Dreams
• Boatique Breezes
• Sailors’ Sanctuary
• Aqua Adventures
• Golden Gilligans
• Seafarer’s Solace
• Tidal Treasures
• Windward Wonders
• Siren’s Song Sailboats
• Haute Hulls
• Beachside Boats
• Marina Magic
• Coastline Creations
• Starboard Splendor
• Pelagic Pleasures
• Sunset Sails & More
• Nauti By Nature
• Regatta Revelry
• Riptide Rendezvous
• Cruise Control Co.

Cool Boat Business Names

• Chillwave Charters
• Neptune’s Nook
• Island Hopper Yachts
• Wave Rider Rentals
• Adventure Afloat
• Splashdown Sailing
• Surfside Ventures
• Breeze Bound Boats
• Aquatic Escapes
• Currents & Coves
• Marina Moonlight
• Frosty Flotilla
• Sea Spray Sails
• Deep Blue Dreams
• Surf ‘n Turf Tours
• Azura Adventures
• Buoyant Bliss Boat Co.
• Salty Sea Serenity
• Blue Horizon Yachts
• Maritime Marvels
• Starboard Style Sailboats
• Wavecrest Cruises
• Siren’s Cove Charters
• Lagoon Luxury Yachts
• Waves of Wonder Rentals
• Sunrise Sails & Surf
• Captiva Cruises
• Jetset Journeys
• Paradise Prowess

Funny Boat Business Name Ideas

• Knot Shore Sure Yachts
• Seas the Day Cruises
• Reel Crazy Charters
• Ship Happens Sailing
• Pier Pressure Yachts
• Row Your Boat Co.
• Boatload of Fun Tours
• Anchors Aweigh Adventures
• Seas the Cheese Yacht Rentals
• Fish & Ships Tours
• Captain Hooked Charters
• Sea Ya Later Sailboats
• The Salty Popsicle
• Buoy Bandits Boat Rentals
• Sea-Esta Sails Company
• Knotty Nautical Ventures
• Sunken Treasures Cruises
• Yardarm Yucks Yachts
• Buoyant Banter Boats
• Pirate’s Booty Yachts
• Crabby Captain Cruises
• Yacht a Lotta Laughs
• Anchor Management Tours
• Ships ‘n Giggles Charters
• Blowfish Boating Co.
• Whale of a Time Yachts
• Sail of the Century Cruises
• Decked Out Dory Rentals
• The Goofy Gillnetter

Unique Boat Business Names

• Moonbeam Marinas
• Starlight Skiffs
• Solstice Sailing
• Mistral Marine
• Equinox Experiences
• Whispering Waters Yachts
• Riviera Regalia
• Harbor Haven Holdings
• Kismet Cruises
• Meridian Moments
• Twilight Trawlers
• Aurora Armada
• Celestial Seafaring
• Whimsy Waters Tours
• Nautical Nebula Yachts
• The Enchanted Estuary
• Gossamer Galley Cruises
• Amber Aboard Adventures
• Glimmering Goa-Tos
• Cerulean Dreamboats
• Sapphire Shores Yachts
• La Luna Yachting
• Orion’s Odyssey
• Constellation Crafts
• Fathom Fantasies Boats
• Corona Cruiser Co.
• Starry Sea Ventures
• Geneva Glow Yachts
• Topaz Tours & Charters

Cute Boat Business Name Ideas

• Bella Boat Breezes
• Puddle Jumper Pontoons
• Snuggle Ship Sails
• Peekaboo Paddles
• Dreamboat Delight
• Sweet Sea Sprites
• Bubblegum Boat Rentals
• Cuddly Cruiser Co.
• Floaty Flotilla Fun
• Loveboat Launches
• Whale Hello There Charters
• Giggles Afloat Adventures
• Buttercup Boating
• Cotton Candy Crafts
• Starshine Schooners
• Twinkle Toes Tours
• Gemstone Galleys
• Lullaby Liners
• Marshmallow Marinas
• Rainbow Rides Yachts
• Sunshine Skiffs
• Seashell Serenity Sails
• Pixie Prowess Pontooning
• Feathered Friends Floats
• Candyland Cruisers
• Chipper Charters
• Cuddle Cove Crafts
• Bunny Boat Breezes
• Fluffy Fleece Ferries

Clever Boat Business Names

• Maritime Marvel
• Sailor’s Sanctuary
• Riveting Rides
• Captain’s Corner
• Boatwright Bros.
• Whale Tales Tours
• Crab Shack Cruises
• Sea Spray Sleekness
• Voyage Venture Co.
• Mast Masters
• Nautical Nook
• Cove Comfort Crafts
• Sea Sculpture Sails
• Waterfront Wonders

Short Boat Business Name Ideas

• Wave Whisperer
• Mystery Marinas

Catchy Boat Business Names

Luxury boat business name ideas.

• Diamond Deep Yachts
• Opulent Ocean Cruises
• Prestige Pleasure Boats
• Crystal Cove Charters
• Elite Elegance Excursions
• Royal Riviera Yachts
• Majestic Mariner
• Luxe Lagoon Leisure
• Platinum Portfolios
• Regal Rides Yachting
• Silk Sails & Sea
• Glamorous Galley Tours
• Affluence Afloat
• Gold Coast Cruisers
• Gilded Galleons
• Lavish Liners Luxury
• Pearl Cove Pleasure Crafts
• Sumptuous Seafaring
• Velvet Voyages
• Distinguished Deck Yachts
• Champagne Charters
• Epicurean Elegance Excursions
• Dream Drifters Yachts
• Fancy Floats Fleet
• Splendid Sea Ventures
• Oasis Oceans Luxury
• Caviar Cove Cruises
• Regency Regalia
• Summit Sea Sailing
• VIP Vessels Voyage

Yacht Charter Business Names

• Luxury Liners Yacht Charters
• Harbor Grace Yachts
• Sapphire Sea Sojourns
• Elite Equinox Excursions
• Calm Seas Charters
• Regal Rendezvous Yachts
• Ocean Odyssey Charters
• Blue Horizon Yacht Rentals
• Royal Wave Yacht Charters
• High Seas Harmony Yachts
• Opulent Ocean Voyages
• Golden Empire Yachts
• Platinum Port Yachting
• Dreamscape Yacht Charters
• Emperor’s Endeavor Yachts
• Starlight Sail Yacht Rentals
• Tidal Tranquility Charters
• Grandeur Gala Yachts
• Premium Pearl Yacht Charters
• Luxury Life Line Yachts
• Summit Sapphire Yachts
• Seashell Serenity Charters
• Epic Elation Yacht Rentals
• Regency Rapture Yachts
• Blue Ribbon Yacht Charters
• Supreme Sail Charters
• Azure Adventure Yachts
• Noble Navies Yacht Rentals
• Seafarer’s Serenity Charters
• Elite Essence Yacht Experiences

Fishing Boat Rental Business Name Ideas

• Catch & Cruise Rentals
• Reel Relaxation Charters
• Bait & Tackle Tours
• Fisherman’s Fleet Rentals
• Hook Line & Sinker Charters
• Angler’s Abode Boats
• River Runners Rentals
• Seafood Seeker Charters
• Fish Finder Fleet
• Lure & Leisure Rentals
• Cast & Cruise Charters
• Offshore Outfitter Boats
• Herring Haven Rentals
• Waterside Walleye Charters
• Tacklebox Treasures Rentals
• Crab Crawl Charters
• Pole Position Rentals
• Reel Retreat Charters
• Hooked Up Boats
• Fish Wish Watersports
• Angler’s Paradise Charters
• Castaway Crafts Rentals
• Fisherman’s Friend Fleet
• Carp Cove Charters
• Fish Whisperer Boats
• Clam Catcher Rentals
• Bass Boat Brigade Charters
• Trout Trail Rentals
• Marlin Magic Charters
• Shad Shack Boats

Sailing School Business Names

• Sea Sprite Sailing School
• Captain’s Cove Courses
• Windward Way Academy
• Ahoy Adventures Sailing School
• Mainsail Mastery Academy
• Bowsprit Basics Bootcamp
• Aquatic Aptitude Academy
• Regatta Ready Sailing School
• Mast Matters Maritime School
• Smooth Sail Seminars
• Sailist’s School of Seafaring
• Rigging Rookies Training
• Keelhaul Knowledge Kourse
• Mariners’ Maneuvers School
• Topmast Tactics Training
• Spinnaker Specialists Academy
• Maritime Mastery Mentorship
• Capstan Class Cruises
• Starboard Sails School
• Charting Challenge Coaching
• Foresail Fundamentals Academy
• Gybe Genius School
• Luff Line Learning Center
• Port Promenade Programs
• Bilge Pump Basics School
• Jib Jockey Journeys
• Deckhand Dynamics School
• Anchoring Apprenticeship Academy
• Boom Brake Bootcamp
• Rudder Rules Academy

Boat Maintenance Service Name Ideas

• Smooth Sailing Services
• Anchor & Engine Maintenance Co.
• Aquatic Care Crew
• Marine Mechanic Masters
• Seafarer’s Service Station
• Shiny Hull Solutions
• Harbor Hands-On Help
• AquaCraft Caretakers
• Sailor’s Support Services
• Nautical Nurturers
• Boat Butler Maintenance
• Anchor Awe Maintenance
• Sea Spruce Services
• Absolute Aquatic Assistance
• Maritime Makeover Masters
• Wave Rider Repairs
• Marina Maintenance Matters
• Rudder Renewal Crew
• Seascape Service Solutions
• Tide Turners Team
• Boat Beam Buffing
• Slick Seas Service
• Keel Keepers Crew
• Adrift Aide All-stars
• Nauti-Knots Maintenance
• Splish Splash Services
• Voyage Valet Maintenance
• Anchor Away Assistance
• Boat Bond Custodians
• Nautical Neatness Ninja

Speedboat Rental Business Names

• Rapid Rides Rentals
• Velocity Ventures
• Fast Track Fleet
• Jetstream Rentals
• Speedy Seas Services
• Accelerate Adventures
• Racing Wave Rentals
• Swift Harbor Rentals
• Adrenaline Aqua Rentals
• Turbo Thrills Tourism
• Blitz Boat Rentals
• Quick Thrills Charters
• ZoomZone Rentals
• Mach Speed Marine
• Swift Sailboats Rentals
• Hyperdrive Hulls
• Bolt Boats Rentals
• Vroom Vessels Ventures
• Rocket Ride Rentals
• Fleet Flight Rentals
• Speedster Services
• Pace Paddle Rentals
• Jet Jockey Journeys
• Fastlane Fleet Charters
• Express Excursions
• ZoomZest Rentals
• Velocity Vacation Rentals
• Revved Up Rentals
• Quickwater Charters
• Thunder Thrills Tourism

Boat Tour Business Name Ideas

• Captain’s Compass Tours
• Wave Watcher Tours
• Seascape Sightseeing
• Marine Magic Tours
• Aqua Adventure Tours
• Harbor Highlights Tours
• Sunset Sails & Tours
• Island Discovery Cruises
• Horizon Hopping Tours
• Bluewater Bliss Tours
• River Romance Cruises
• Nautical Nadir Tours
• Windward Wonder Tours
• Coastline Cruises
• Buoyant Bay Tours
• Siren’s Song Tours
• Nautical Narrative Cruises
• Tidal Treasures Tours
• Golden Gilligans Tours
• Seafarer’s Serenade Cruises
• River Rhythms Tours
• Shoreline Symphony Tours
• Cove Charms Cruises
• Beachfront Bliss Tours
• Whale Watcher Cruises
• Marina Marvel Tours
• Sunset Sailors Tours
• Driftwood Dreams Cruises
• Adventure Afloat Tours
• Shoal Seeker Cruises

Houseboat Rental Business Names

• Harbor Haven Houseboats
• Shoreline Shelter Rentals
• Seascape Sanctuary Houseboats
• Anchor Abode Rentals
• Wave Watcher Watercraft
• Maritime Manor Rentals
• Lake Life Lodgings
• Aquatic Haven Houseboats
• Luxury Lakeside Living
• Majestic Marina Houseboats
• Tranquil Tidehouse Rentals
• River Retreat Rentals
• Coastal Cabins & Crafts
• Nautical Nests Rentals
• Sunset Seabode Rentals
• Waterside Wonder Rentals
• Mariner’s Mitts Houseboats
• Lighthouse Lodgings
• Harbor Hideaways Houseboats
• Anchor Angles Houseboats
• Seafarer’s Stay Rentals
• Deck Dreams Houseboats
• Aquatic Abode Rentals
• Splash Stay Rentals
• Waterfront Wander Rentals
• Sailor’s Suite Houseboats
• Wavefront Retreats
• Tidal Terrace Houseboats
• Driftwood Dwellings

Kayak Rental Business Name Ideas

• Paddles and Paradise Rentals
• Kayak Konnection
• Aqua Adventure Kayaks
• Currents & Coves Kayaks
• Aloha Ahoy Kayaks
• Marina Moonlight Kayaks
• Kayak King Rentals
• Nautical Navigator Kayaks
• Whispering Waters Paddles
• Sea Spray Sails Kayaks
• Paddle Paradise Rentals
• Aquatic Escapes Kayak Rentals
• River Rhythms Kayak Tours
• Blue Horizon Kayaks
• Nauti Paddles Rentals
• Harbor Hopping Kayaks
• Sunrise Splash Paddles
• Splash Paddle Adventures
• Maritime Mastery Kayaks
• Sailor’s Solace Paddles
• Rapid Rides Kayaks
• Whitewater Wonders Kayaks
• Nature’s Nook Kayaks
• Pelagic Paddles
• Sunset Sails & Kayaks
• Ocean Odyssey Kayaks
• Adventures Afloat Kayaks
• Kayak Kove Rentals

Boat Manufacturing Business Names

• Nautical Crafters Co.
• Seascape Shipbuilders
• WaveMaster Workshops
• Marine Marvel Makers
• Anchor Alchemy Builders
• Seafarer’s Shipyard
• Harbor Handcrafters
• AquaCraft Creations
• Mast Masters Manufacturing
• Tidal Treasures Boats
• Windward Wonders Workshops
• Solitude Skiffs Studios
• Nautical Nebula Navy
• The Enchanted Estuary Enterprises
• Glimmering Goa-Tos Yachts
• Cerulean Dreamboats Builders
• Sapphire Shores Ships
• La Luna Launches Inc.
• Orion’s Odyssey Outfitters
• Constellation Crafts Co.
• Fathom Fantasies Factory
• Starry Sea Shipyard
• Geneva Glow Yachts Co.
• Topaz Tours & Charters Manufacturing
• Maritime Moonlight Makers
• Aurora Armada Artisans
• Celestial Seafaring Crafters
• Whimsy Waters Workshops
• Starshine Shipwrights
• Regal Rudder Repairs

Key Tips for Naming Your Boat Business

Naming your boat business can be a fun but challenging task. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect name.

Keep It Simple

A simple name is easy to remember. Avoid long or complicated words. Clear and straightforward names are best.

Reflect Your Services

Your business name should hint at what you offer. If you rent kayaks, include “Kayak” in the name. This helps customers know what to expect.

A unique name sets you apart. Avoid names that sound like your competitors. Think about what makes your business special.

Consider Your Audience

Think about who your customers are. A fun name might attract families. A classy name might appeal to luxury clients.

Check Availability

Before you decide, make sure the name is available. Check domain names for your website. Ensure no other business is using it.

Get Feedback

Ask friends or family for their thoughts. They might see something you missed. Feedback can help you make a final decision.

Final Thoughts

Picking the perfect name for your boat business can help you stand out. With 540 ideas, there’s something for every type of business. Whether you want a name that’s funny, cute, or luxurious, the right choice can attract more customers. Use these suggestions to find a name that fits your brand and sets you up for smooth sailing.

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6-year-old boy dies after getting tangled in ropes when boat capsizes on lake

SHERWOOD SHORES, Texas ( KXII/ Gray News) - A child has died in Texas after the boat he was on capsized during a recent thunderstorm.

Texas authorities said a boat carrying eight people flipped over on Lake Texoma Wednesday night when a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.

The personal fishing vessel capsized near Juniper Point.

According to Texas Game Wardens, the people on board were wearing life jackets, but a 6-year-old boy became tangled in ropes under the boat and died.

The child’s body was pulled from the lake, and first responders said he had a pulse but was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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Boston's duck boats are famous: What's their history?

What do you think of when you think of sports championship parades in Boston , besides the teams themselves?

That's easy - duck boats.

Those are the cool looking boat-like vehicles that can travel on land and water, and have become a staple in transporting athletes during championship parades. The New England Patriots , Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins have all used the boats at such parades.

On Friday, they'll roll out for a nother parade celebrating the Celtic's newest championship.

But when the duck boats are not transporting championship teams through the streets, they can be seen traveling the streets and water of Boston showcasing the city to tourists and residents alike.

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What are duck boats?

Duck boats are colorful, bulky, boat-like vehicles that travel throughout Boston on land and on water. Boston Duck Tours are 80-minutes in length - 60 minutes on land and 20 minutes on the Charles River. Boston Duck Tours began rolling through the streets of Boston in October 1994.

How many duck boats does Boston have?

There are 28 amphibious duck boats - called ducks - used by Boston Duck Tours. Each duck is colorfully painted and named after Boston landmarks such as "Fenway Fanny," "Kenmore Karla," "Charlie River," "Longfellow Bridget," "Miss Emma Science," "Beantown Betty," 'Beacon Hilda," and "Symphony Hal."

Do Boston duck tours go in the water?

Yes. Boston Duck Tours splash into the Charles River for approximately 20 minutes of each 80 minute city tour. According to the tour website, you will not get wet on the tour, but could get a light spray depending on the wind direction.

How many championship parades have used the duck boats?

The duck boats have been used for championship parades in Boston since 2002. The Boston Duck Boat website states, "Boston Duck Tours, over the years, has had the honor and pleasure of hosting four of Boston’s sports teams in Rolling Rally Championship parades 12 different times."

According to the website, with duck boats "players could stand on, and wave to the crowds below. It was close enough to get these players right up to their fans. But, also far enough to keep them from being mobbed by the crowds."

A brief history of duck boats

The History Channel explained that allied troops used duck boats to get artillery, supplies and soldiers ashore during  World War II .

" DUKW boats made their first appearance in combat during the 1943  invasion of Sicily  known as Operation Husky," History.com states. "The name 'DUKW' corresponded to General Motors’ manufacturing code (“D” is “1942 model,” “U” is “amphibious,” “K” is “all-wheel drive,” and “W” is “dual rear wheels”). Soldiers simplified this by calling them “ducks.”

"Like actual ducks, these boat-trucks with wheels looked a little awkward. But their weird design is what allowed troops to drive the vehicles from water onto land—a crucially important task."

Where do the duck boats depart from in Boston?

According to the Boston Duck Tour website , there are three departure locations:

• Prudential Center, 53 Huntington Ave.
• Museum of Science, One Science Park.
• New England Aquarium, Central Wharf.

How many duck boat tour companies are there in Boston?

Boston Duck Tours is the only duck tour company in Boston.

Do other cities have duck boats?

There are other states that do duck boat tours , like Tennessee, Alaska, Wisconsin, California, Florida, Maine and Texas, among others.