By Editorial Team 1 January 2015
As we predicted in a recent article, the place to be this New Year's Eve was the island of St Barts. With some of the world's best yachts bringing 2016 in with style, we take a look at the standout vessels which impressed the elite partygoers.
Not allowing the scattered showers to dampen the party spirit, yacht owners and A-list guests assembled at St Barts to welcome in the new year in total luxury.
Along with other familiar faces, Paul Mccartney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Marc Jacobs all arrived in good time to soak up the signature atmosphere.
As well as partying on board the yachts, guests headed to Nikki Beach for an exclusive party, grabbed a drink at the contemporary Papillon Ivre wine bar, and of course, ended their night by enjoying the traditional firework show which illuminates the sky above Gustavia Harbor.
True to tradition, Roman Abramovich brought motor yacht ECLIPSE to the island for another of his famous New Year’s Eve parties.
Outdoing his own impressive record for truly luxurious celebrations, Abramovich hosted the A List event along with art collector wife Dasha Zhukova.
The centre of attention, ECLIPSE was also reported to have had new exercise bikes flown in at the last minute.
Attracting considerable attention from partygoers was the 60m/200ft motor yacht EXCELLENCE V. With its 10 outdoor areas, the superyacht offered its guests plenty of space to bring in the new year.
Designed with an eye for elegance and contemporary styling, EXCELLENCE V was perfectly at home on the island. As well as enjoying the modern bar areas, guests onboard were also treated to the inspired interior work of Reymond Langton Design.
Due to its popularity, the superyachts attending the island for New Year were sure to arrive in good time in order to get comfortably settled.
Playing host to the very best of the yachting scene, the waters featured ANASTASIA, SOLANDGE, INCEPTION, HIGHLANDER, and UTOPIA.
With no competition in sight, it’s safe to say that St Barts is set to remain the elite New Year’s Eve destination for some time
Capturing the eyes of the discerning VIP travellers was the 65m/213ft motor yacht SEANNA. One of the most ambitious superyachts from Benetti, SEANNA has all the features to be an exceptional party host.
With its elegant dining rooms and generously sized bar areas, guests no doubt celebrated in an intimate environment before hitting the outdoor deck areas to take in the vibes of the island.
With its contemporary guest suites complete with the latest amenities, there’s no doubt guests onboard enjoyed some of the best rest when recovering from the glamourous heights St Barts.
In order to book a St Barts charter for next New Year, please get in touch with your preferred charter broker.
Alternatively, take a look at all of the yachts available for charter in St Barts.
Selection of Charter Yachts in St Barts
45m
Intermarine
2002 / 2024
52m
Benetti
2004 / 2018
68m
Nobiskrug
2010 / 2024
72m
Feadship
2004 / 2018
56m
Feadship
1983 / 2021
62m
Viareggio SuperYachts
2009 / 2023
76m
Oceanco
2008 / 2019
65m
Feadship
2006
54m
Feadship
2009
90m
Cassens-Werft
2002 / 2008
42m
Mondo Marine
2008 / 2022
56m
Perini Navi
2006 / 2020
57m
Abeking & Rasmussen
1998 / 2010
41m
Lurssen
1995 / 2023
50m
Heesen
2008
56m
Delta Marine
2001 / 2021
40m
Bloemsma Van Breemen
2009 / 2019
163m
Blohm + Voss
2010 / 2015
45m
Perini Navi
2007 / 2014
45m
Feadship
2008 / 2023
48m
Christensen
2007 / 2022
41m
Alloy Yachts
2007 / 2012
68m
Icon Yachts
2010 / 2020
43m
Baglietto
2008 / 2024
55m
Feadship
1997 / 2022
47m
Feadship
1990 / 2022
46m
Trinity Yachts
1998 / 2018
49m
Codecasa
1998 / 2019
38m
Cheoy Lee
2003 / 2020
63m
Codecasa
2003 / 2023
40m
Westship
2000 / 2022
30m
Benetti
2007 / 2018
50m
Feadship
1986 / 2021
78m
Abeking & Rasmussen
2011 / 2022
61m
Abeking & Rasmussen
2012 / 2022
85m
Lurssen
2013 / 2022
54m
Amels
2011 / 2020
74m
Freire Shipyard
2011 / 2014
65m
Benetti
2011 / 2021
63m
Feadship
2011
59m
Perini Navi
2013 / 2018
46m
Rossinavi
2012 / 2020
34m
Westport Yachts
2001 / 2020
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