Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT (approximately 50m – 59m), The World Superyacht Awards 2009

The The World Superyacht Awards 2009 brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT (approximately 50m – 59m) category highlighted a remarkable array of yachts, each pushing the boundaries of design and performance. The top honor was rightfully earned by Vive la Vie, with special commendation given to entries from Mariotti Yachts. The event was open to the public with tickets required, creating a celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s standout yachts.

Winner

The yacht Vive la Vie was the winner of the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT (approximately 50m – 59m) in 2009 at the The World Superyacht Awards.

Lurssen

Vive la Vie

Custom

Exterior Design: Lurssen

Naval Architecture: Lurssen

Interior Design: Art Line

Special Commendation

The following yachts were awarded a special commendation in the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT (approximately 50m – 59m) in 2009 at the The World Superyacht Awards

Mariotti Yachts

Majesty Elenoliya

176' 6" Custom

Exterior Design: LUCA DINI Design & Architecture

Naval Architecture: Mariotti Yachts

Interior Design: LUCA DINI Design & Architecture

Finalists

The following yachts were finalists in the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT (approximately 50m – 59m) in 2009 at the The World Superyacht Awards

CRN Yachts

Maraya

177' 10" CRN 54

Exterior Design: Zuccon International Project

Interior Design: Zuccon International Project , Claude Missir

Heesen

R Juniors

164' 1" Heesen 5000

Exterior Design: Omega Architects

Naval Architecture: Heesen

Interior Design: Omega Architects

Benetti

St David

196' 10" Custom

Exterior Design: Winch Design

Naval Architecture: Benetti

Interior Design: Winch Design

Abeking & Rasmussen

Nurja

134' 6" Custom

Exterior Design: Abeking & Rasmussen

Naval Architecture: Abeking & Rasmussen

Interior Design: Kirschstein Designs Ltd , Spectrum Interior Design

CRN Yachts

Richar

185' 4" CRN 54

Exterior Design: Zuccon International Project

Naval Architecture: CRN Yachts

Interior Design: CRN Yachts