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Asia's Top 20 Superyachts Part 2

In the second and final part of our feature, find out what the top 10 superyachts in Asia are.

Published in: July 2008

AsiaPacific-Boating
Asia's Top 20 SuperYachts

  • Built:1995
  • Builder:Baglietto, Italy
  • Designer:Baglietto
  • Hull:Aluminium
  • Power:2 x diesel

Based in Hong Kong Marina, this Grand boat was refitted in 2004. Owned by the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, she is often chartered out for corporate functions and is available for lunch, dinner and cocktail cruises. Staffed by the hotel's chefs and waiters and able to cater for up to 80 guests, Grand Cru is also used to transfer guests from Hong Kong's International Airport to the city centre.


  • Built:1906
  • Builder:Ramage & Ferguson
  • Designer:Ramage & Ferguson
  • Hull:Steel
  • Power:1 X 550hp MAN & 2 X 250hp Gardner

The luxury yacht, which Richard Burton bought for Elizabeth Taylor, Kalizma is a 165-foot Edwardian Motor Yacht, which was named 'The Kalizma' for Burton's children Kate, Liza and Maria. The yacht was also used in both World Wars. Since her 2006 restoration, Kalizma has been further updated to make her unique amongst the classic yachts still afloat. After her 2006 re-fit, Kalizma now sails proudly as one of the finest Classic Motor Yachts afloat. The present owner purchased Kalizma 11 years ago for his personal use and has since lovingly restored her. The Kalizma has sailed extensively for its owner in the Mediterranean, The Gulf, Indian waters and The Far East.


  • Built:1967
  • Builder:Narasaki Shipyard, Japan
  • Designer:Narasaki
  • Hull:Steel
  • Power:2x900HP Yanmar

Built in Japan and completely refitted in Philippines by her new American owner. She sleeps 12 guests in absolute comfort on her lower deck and boasts a huge open style salon on the main deck with al fresco covered aft deck. Highly manoeuvrable with new stern thruster and bow thruster, this very stable lady is a world cruising expedition yacht and is available for sale or charter through Seanergy. The yacht is currently based in the Philippines.


  • Built:2004 – launched 2006
  • Builder:Alloy Yachts International
  • Designer:Dubois Naval Architects
  • Hull:Aluminium
  • Power:1200hp Caterpillar 3412E

Launched in 2005 in Auckland, New Zealand, Kokomo is only the third yacht over 50m to be built by Alloy Yachts International (although another is now under construction). Owned by Australian property tycoon Lang Walker, she is designed as a high-performance aluminium sloop with spacious interiors and can accommodate up to 10 guests.

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