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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,…Read More

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…Read More

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,…Read More

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…Read More

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...Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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,…Read More

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...Read More

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.Read More

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…Read More

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.Read More

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.Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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,…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

Following the launch of the first yacht built under the Columbus Yachts brand, the spectacular 54m Classic Prima that received such a warm welcome at her debut in 2011, Palumbo Shipyard has made the MYS an annual event. This year the Palumbo Group is represented by the young and dynamic Columbus Yachts and Palumbo Malta SuperYacht , the luxury refit…Read More

Read about the new Sport Hybrid 40m featured in Yacht Premiere.Read More