The Gran Finale by Delta Marine: Una Barca Bella!

Luxury Yacht: Saying it in Italian just sounds more romantic than saying it in English. But no matter how you say it, the 44.8-meters long Gran Finale by Delta Marine is one beautiful boat! Launched in 2002, this tri-deck is the winner of the 2003 "Best Motor Yacht Over 38 Meters" by Showboats International. Its all-encompassing craftsmanship is perhaps the boat's greatest benefit. However, providing a smooth ride at a cruising speed of 18 knots and a top speed over 20 knots, with its twin Caterpillar 3512B engine, is quite impressive too.

Seaworthy and "see" worthy are of equal value here, as the powerful megayacht features a private flybridge with a Jacuzzi, several sun beds and a dining area. The panoramic view is fully captured with the ship's large expanse of glass and high ceilings. Exotic woods and Italian furnishings are prevalent throughout the four VIP staterooms, and the wraparound decks offer a variety of intriguing unique nooks for sailors to relax and bask.

The Gran Finale's design is by Juan Carlos Espinosa and the composite hull is by the Delta Design Group. The vessel offers room aplenty and pleasure abound.

For LxM James Rothaar