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It was almost one year ago at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show that Columbus Yachts presented the spectacular 70m Sport Oceanic to the press and to industry professionals.  Since then, work has started on the hull of the vessel, and the range has grown to become an impressive array of yachts from 50m to 80m in length. Each yacht, designed…

Columbus Yachts and Too Design have further strengthened their collaboration with the release of a new range of yachts called the “Berlinetta”. Marco Casali, owner of Too Design, says that he has developed a range of yachts with sleek lines and a strong character; these are yachts that offer great volume and comfort, real pocket super yachts built by a…

One of the most important dates on the yachting calendar, the Cannes Yachting Festival takes place from 8th to 13th September this year in the spectacular settings of Le Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto.  Columbus Yachts’ 40 SH shall be on display at the Super Yacht Extension SYE043 in Le Vieux Port, and already great excitement is growing for…

With hull number 2 of the Columbus 40 Sports Hybrid launched and approaching delivery to a delighted owner, Columbus Yachts are excited to increase the range of this successful line of yachts. The “SH” range now encompasses a 35m model,  a 40m, 43m, 45m and a 47m to satisfy the budgetary and practical requirements of most super yacht owners.Each model…

May 16th marked a significant moment in the history of Columbus yachts, as a total of 97 meters of super yachts were launched on the same day. The yachting Press soaked up the atmosphere, keen to catch sight of the 57m Columbus Classic that has been shrouded in secrecy throughout her construction. read more At her side was the magnificent Columbus 40 SH,…

Columbus Yachts are delighted to announce the new Liberty Line of yachts, offering owners a selection of sleek and intelligently designed vessels from 33 meters to 38 meters in length. As the name suggests the Liberty yachts are conceived to give as much open deck space as possible, granting the owner and his guests the freedom of al fresco living and direct contact…

Columbus Yachts officially announces the launch of 97m of super yachts! Time has come for Palumbo Group to reveal two new Columbus Yachts creatures: a Classic 57mand the hull no. 2 of the Sport Hybrid 40m, for a total of 97m! Everything is getting ready for the launch ceremony which will be held on the 16th of May in the Port of Naples,…

Columbus Yachts is proud to announce its latest motor yachts semi-custom line: the new Oceanic Coupé line, designed in a tight collaboration with Giorgio Vafiadis & Associates, based on a concept created by Stefano Inglese Vafiadis. This brand new line is thought for Asian and USA market and it represents a new perfect balance between sportsmanship and comfort. The challenge of the…

It’s shaping up to be another busy year for the Columbus Yachts yard in Naples, Italy, having announced in recent months new collaborations with two design studios. The yacht building division of the Palumbo Group...

Columbus Yachts is very proud to announce its new collaboration with yacht designer Marco Casali - Too-Design Studio and is presenting its brand new Columbus Liberty 32m in an exclusive preview at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2014.The Columbus Liberty 32 is now under construction in Palumbo Group Naples Yard and it represents the first unit of a range of fast trawlers from 25 to 38 meters.The main…

Columbus yachts has proudly participated in Monaco Yacht Show 2014, which took place in Montecarlo from the 24th to the 27th September 2014. The multi-awarded 40 S Hybrid yacht was also on exhibition in Quai de l'Hirondelle. Many visitors came at QE14 stand in “Quai des Etats-Unis” interested in visiting the Yacht or in having more information about the new projects - and many professionals too, searching for…

Columbus Yachts is very proud to announce its new collaboration with Studio Vafiadis and is presenting its Columbus Sport Oceanic in an exclusive preview at the Monaco Yacht Show 2014.The Palumbo Group has successfully been involved in shipping sector for nearly half a century.Columbus Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Group, combines the highest technical expertise with the best Italian style,…

Линейка Sport Hybrid – это новей- шее направление компании Columbus Yachts (Palumbo Group). На данный момент серия предполагает проекты полуводоизмещающих яхт от 25 до 65 м с корпусами из алюминия...

Palumbo Group built a new covered shed in Naples. The new structure is completely dedicated to superyachts building. This is the ultimate initiative made by the Group in order to develop the superyachts area.

Columbus Yachts 40m built by Palumbo Group and designed by Hydro Tec won the ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 in three different categories: Interior Design, Enviromental Protection and Holistic Design. 40S Hybrid will be awarded on Saturday March 1st also from UIM  (Union Internationale Motonautique) with UIM Environmental Award 2013. It was a real success for Palumbo Group that is very…

Columbus Yachts Team cordially invites you to visit the new Columbus 40S Hybrid, the fabulous yacht built by Palumbo Shipyard which now is berthed in Monaco, Port Hercules - Quai del L'Hirondelle. On December, 18th - from 1.00 pm until 7.00 pm, 40S Hybrid will be opened to host broker visits on board.

Columbus 40S Hybrid is a finalist at Show Boats Design Awards in the categories of: Interior Design Award – Semi-displacement Motor Yachts,Exterior Design and Styling Award – Semi-displacement Motor Yachts,Naval Architecture – Motor Yachts,Holistic Design Award - Motor Yachts,Environmental Protection Award.

Columbus Yachts took part in the 23rd Monaco Yachts Show (25th - 28th September 2013) with a stand on Quai des Etats-Unis, QE14. The show has been a big success in terms of visitors and a lot potential clients revealed so much interest for Columbus 40M Sport Hybrid. For more detailed information on the Columbus 40M Sport Hybrid and other…

On Saturday 31st of August, the spectacular Columbus Sport Hybrid 40M was launched in the Palumbo Shipyard in Naples. The stunning Sport Hybrid 40M yacht was lifted with two cranes: one telescopic crane of 700t and another boom crane of 550t. Operations started in the morning and were completely carried out by the Yard personnel. The Palumbo Shipyard is certainly…

The Palumbo Group will take part in the upcoming 23rd Monaco Yachts Show (25th - 28th September 2013) with two stands and their most recent new construction, the groundbreaking 40m Sport Hybrid. Come and see us at Columbus Yachts on the Quai des Etats-Unis, stand QE14, or, if you are interested in our refit and repair facility, at Palumbo Malta…

After its 2011 debut with the 54m MY Prima, Columbus Yachts, the brand name under which the Palumbo Group has built superyachts since 2008, the yard has three new orders on its books, two for its successful Classic series, a 55m and a 65m, and one, a 40m, for the innovative Sport Hybrid semi-custom range. Prima, as the name suggests,…

Columbus Yachts has installed high-performance fisheye cameras in each shed to track the progress of the yachts under construction. Fisheye cameras are equipped with an ultra wide-angle lens (180°) that produce strong visual distortion intended to create a wide panoramic image, ideal for taking picture of the entire new build setting. In addition to providing owners, who may wish to…

Developing design concepts is a means for a shipyard to keep on the cutting edge showing it is abreast with market change and capable of constant innovation. While we at Columbus Yachts see proposing new concepts as a means of testing ideas, we are also highly focused on their implementation which we believe must be realistic in terms of engineering…

The Palumbo Group was established in Naples in 1967 as a small refit workshop for commercial ships. Now, after three generations, it is the largest marine Group in the Central Med. To date, the Group handles major refits work, full conversions of yachts and commercial vessels besides building superyachts. Including the original refit and conversion facility in Naples, the Group…