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KOLAHA Yacht – Breathtaking $60 M Superyacht

The Motor Yacht Kolaha, also known as ISA 630, is a magnificent superyacht that showcases luxury and elegance.

Built by ISA Yachts in Italy, it stands as the largest yacht in the ISA fleet, offering a remarkable experience for its guests.

With its impressive length of 63 meters (207 feet), Kolaha Yacht is a true symbol of opulence and sophistication on the high seas.

Let’s dive into the captivating details of this extraordinary vessel.

Yacht Interior

Stepping inside the Kolaha yacht, guests are greeted by a lavish interior designed by Patrick Knowles.

Known for his impeccable taste and attention to detail, Knowles has created a space that exudes both comfort and style.

The interior features a harmonious blend of luxurious materials, including fine wood, plush fabrics, and exquisite finishes.

Every corner of this superyacht showcases a meticulous design, providing an atmosphere of pure indulgence.

The exterior design of the Kolaha yacht is a true testament to the skill and artistry of Andrea Vallicelli, the renowned designer behind its creation.

Vallicelli’s expertise in yacht design is evident in the sleek and timeless profile of the Kolaha, which seamlessly blends beauty and functionality.

The superyacht features clean lines and a well-proportioned silhouette that exudes sophistication and elegance.

The combination of a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure not only enhances the yacht’s performance but also contributes to its sleek aesthetic appeal.

The seamless integration of these materials creates a seamless and visually pleasing exterior.

Accommodation

Kolaha can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across its six cabins, ensuring a private and serene environment for everyone on board.

Each cabin is meticulously designed to offer the utmost comfort and relaxation.

The spacious and well-appointed cabins provide a sanctuary for guests, allowing them to unwind and enjoy their time at sea.

Yacht Specifications

Equipped with two powerful 1,840KW Caterpillar engines, Kolaha boasts an impressive cruising speed of 15 knots, allowing for swift and efficient navigation.

With a range of 3,000 nautical miles, this superyacht enables unforgettable journeys to remote and secluded destinations.

Additionally, Kolaha has a maximum range of 6,800 nautical miles, providing the opportunity for extended voyages without the need for frequent refueling.

Yacht Price

The price tag of the Kolaha yacht is an impressive $60 million.

It’s important to note that the cost of a yacht can vary significantly based on numerous factors, such as its size, age, level of luxury, construction materials, and technological advancements.

As one of the most opulent superyachts on the market, Kolaha offers an unparalleled experience that justifies its prestigious price point.

KOLAHA Yacht Summary

The Motor Yacht Kolaha, with its breathtaking design and luxurious amenities, is a testament to the magnificence of the superyacht world.

From its stunning interior to its remarkable specifications, every aspect of this vessel speaks volumes about its elegance and opulence.

ISA Yachts, in collaboration with renowned designers, has created a masterpiece that sets a new standard in the world of luxury yachting.

As it gracefully sails through the waters, the Kolaha yacht invites guests to embark on unforgettable journeys and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

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KOLAHA is a 63.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by ISA and delivered in 2010.

Her top speed is 16.5 kn, her cruising speed is 15.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 3000.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 14 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 1250.0 GT and a 12.0 m beam.

She was designed by Andrea Vallicelli , who has designed 31 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by ISA , who has architected 21 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Patrick Knowles , who has 33 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

KOLAHA is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 201 motor yachts in the 60-70m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 0.87 kn above the average, and her volume 34.58 GT above the average.

KOLAHA is currently sailing under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag (along with a total of other 115 yachts). She has recently entered the superyacht marina Genoa Waterfront Marina, in Italy. For more information regarding KOLAHA's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: KOLAHA
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Builder: ISA
• Naval Architect: ISA
• Exterior Designer: Andrea Vallicelli
• Interior Designer: Patrick Knowles
• Refits: 2022-04-14,2020-06-17

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Kolaha is a 63m luxury yacht, built by ISA and delivered in 2010.

She was designed by Andrea Vallicelli and Patrick Knowles for a repeat client of the shipyard.

Kolaha’s interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests overnight in 6 cabins, comprising a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 14 crew onboard in 7 cabins to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Her sleek and sporty exterior hides a generous volume of 1,226 GT thanks to her 12-metre beam. Her top speed is 16.5 knots and she boasts a maximum cruising range in excess of 3,000 nm at 12 knots with power coming from two Caterpillar 3512-C diesel engines.

She can accommodate up to 12 guests with 14 crew members.

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Kolaha Specifications

• Name Kolaha
• Model Custom
• Hull NB 630.1
• Hull Colour -
• Naval Architect Andrea Vallicelli
• Exterior Designer Andrea Vallicelli
• Interior Designer Patrick Knowles
• Length Overall 63.0m
• Length at Waterline 56.3m
• Draft (min) -
• Draft (max) 6.3m
• Gross Tonnage -
• Cabins Total 6
• Hull Configuration -
• Hull Material Steel
• Superstructure -
• Deck Material -
• Fuel Type -
• Manufacturer -
• Total Power -
• Propulsion -
• Max Speed 16.5 Kn
• Cruising Speed 15.5 Kn
• Fuel Capacity 125000
• Water Capacity 35000
• Generator -
• Stabilizers -
• Thrusters -
• Amenities -
• Yacht Builder ISA Yachts View profile
• Naval Architect Andrea Vallicelli No profile available
• Exterior Designer Andrea Vallicelli No profile available
• Interior Designer Patrick Knowles No profile available

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ISA 630 Superyacht

With her Moon stone hull and stark white superstructure the ISA 630 superyacht Kolaha is a magnificent new 63 meter motor yacht.

The ISA 630 Superyacht Kolaha is the largest boat ever built by ISA and is the first of three superyacht over 50 metres due to be launched and delivered by the shipyard this year. The displacement motor yacht boasts sleek and aggressive lines with an impressively long sloping stern, designed by Andrea Vallicelli in close collaboration with ISA’s architects. The Key West-styled interior makes clever use of bamboo and natural materials and was designed by Patrick Knowles.

SA Yachts 630 Superyacht - Design Rendering showing aft Garage

The ISA 630 motor yacht was commissioned in September 2007 and the construction has taken two and a half years to complete, employing 310 direct and indirect staff members. Launch is scheduled at the beginning of April with delivery, ahead of schedule, before the summer season in the Mediterranean.  

ISA Yachts 630 Superyacht - Design Rendering Aft

Specification for the ISA 630 Superyacht Kolaha Construction Steel / Aluminium Classification Lloyd’s Register of Shipping X100A1 SSC YACHT (P) MONO G6, X LMC,UMS Compliance MCA Code of Practice, LY2, unrestricted LOA 63.00 m LWL 56.38 m Maximum Beam 12.00 m Moulded Depth 6.25 m DISPLACEMENT, SPEED AND RANGE Displacement at Full Load 1080 tons Displacement at Half Load 1000 tons Draught (full load from B.L.) 3.30 m Max. Speed 16.50 knots Cruising speed 14.50 knots Fuel Capacity 130,000 litres Fresh water capacity 35,000 litres Range at cruising speed 2700 NM at 14 knots MACHINERY Main engine type 2 x CATERPILLAR 3512 C Main engine power 1765 kW @ 1800 rpm Main generators 3 x CATERPILLAR C9 200 kW GENERAL INFORMATION Concept ISA / International Shipyard Ancona Naval Architecture ISA / Technical Department Exterior Design Andrea Vallicelli Interior Design Patrick Knowles ISA630

ISA Yachts 630 Superyacht - Design Rendering Side Garage

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KOLAHA TWO yacht NOT for charter*

35.37m  /  116'1 | pershing | 2013.

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• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) ✠ 100 - A - 1.1 classification
• Interior design from Fulvio de Simoni
• Cruising speed of 34 knots
• Sleeps 8 overnight
• Able to access shallow bays and coves

The 35.37m/116'1" open yacht 'Kolaha Two' (ex. Bellamor) was built by Pershing in Italy at their Mondolfo shipyard. Her interior is styled by Italian designer design house Fulvio de Simoni and she was delivered to her owner in June 2013. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Fulvio de Simoni.

Guest Accommodation

Kolaha Two has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin diesel MTU (16V 4000 M90) 3,510hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 34 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 36 knots with a range of up to 350 nautical miles from her 16,500 litre fuel tanks. Her low draft of 1.48m/4'10" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Her water tanks store around 3,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) ✠ 100 - A - 1.1 classification society rules.

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Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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