A $15 million, 42-metre luxury trimaran yacht, named Adastra, launched yesterday in China. Boat International magazine said Adastra “could spell the future for efficient long range cruising”. Why? To put it in perspective: the Adastra’s range is 6 500km – enough to go from the UK to New York in a single trip without refueling!

The yacht has an integrated ship monitoring system, and can even be controlled with an Apple iPad within a 50-metre range. It is 42,5 metres long, 16 metres wide and weighs 52 tons. It was designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Ha, China.

The yacht can host nine guests, with space for 5-6 crew. Adastra’s 16-metre beam features a saloon area on the main deck with a lounge area, dining table, and navigation station. The deck at the rear of the yacht has a sofa and bar area to port and a dining area to starboard.

It is being described as “one of the world’s most amazing super yachts.” See why below:

[Source: Daily Mail]