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The ‘Maltese Falcon’s’ Refit Is Complete

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• June 19, 2023

The iconic, 288-foot Perini Navi Maltese Falcon has completed a six-month refit at the Lusben refit yard in Italy. Some 80 people joined the yacht’s crew on the project.

The refit included repainting the yacht’s hull in its distinctive “Perini blue” color. Maintenance was done on the main engines and propellers , and the mast-handling system was overhauled.

New generators were installed to increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. For similarly eco-friendly reasons, main-engine mufflers were changed out—also helping to reduce noise.

Work also was done on the rig, and teak decking was replaced. Interiors were refurbished, and lighting was replaced with LED technology for energy savings.

“It was challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock,”

Gianni Paladino, Lusben’s commercial director, stated in a press release. “We worked in synergy with the various teams involved in the refit work and with the customer, satisfying their wishes and at the same time suggesting improvements with a view to increasing efficiency and energy savings.”

Where is the Maltese Falcon headed next? Back “to the sea in all her splendor, regaling her guests with new and unforgettable experiences,” according to Capt. Pierfrancesco Cafaro.

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Lusben launches refitted 88m Maltese Falcon in Livorno

Refit and repair yard Lusben has completed the technical launch of the innovative three-masted 88-metre schooner Maltese Falcon .

The world’s sixth-largest sailing yacht arrived at Lusben's Livorno facility for a full-scale refit at the end of October 2022, which included upgrades of the yacht's generators, main engines, propellers and mast handling system. The teak deck was also replaced along with an interior refresh that saw the addition of a brand-new galley with state-of-the-art appliances. 

The sailing yacht was also seen exiting the shed with a freshly painted hull, opting for a deep "Perini blue" over its previous shade of black. 

Due to the scale of the project, Lusben described how major alterations were needed to ensure that the Livorno floating dock would be able to accommodate the yacht's six-metre draft and hull shape, with a specialised system built into the yard prior to the yacht's arrival. 

Maltese Falcon is returning to her new owner with considerably improved performance and environmental credentials as a result of system upgrades that have reduced the yacht's fuel consumption and overall emissions. 

"It was a great privilege to work on a boat like the Maltese Falcon ," commercial director at Lusben Gianni Paladino said in a statement. “We couldn’t have made it through this technical launch while ensuring the high standards of quality we want to offer Lusben customers, had it not been for our professional team's expertise in tackling such a complex project." 

Pierfrancesco Cafaro, captain of Maltese Falcon , added: "I’ve had the chance in the past to appreciate Lusben and the services they offer, which is why I was happy to collaborate with them again. The work we carried out in synergy with their team was incredible. For both us and the owner company, working with the shipyard meant having the confidence that all our requests would be handled promptly and professionally.”

Maltese Falcon will remain at the Livorno facility until the end of May 2023, before returning for charter with Burgess in time for the upcoming summer season. 

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The innovative refit of the iconic Perini Navi   sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON has been a major 6-month project for refit specialists Lusben . She entered the shipyard in October and is due for her full relaunch at the end of May – in time for the summer charter season.

MALTESE FALCON | technical launch at Lusben

Lusben needed to prepare a special system capable of accommodating a yacht of this scale (LOA 88m / 288ft, masts 58m / 190ft, draft 6m / 19.5ft). Once she was in place the collaborative team began the challenging list of operations – from upgrading onboard systems, maintenance on the mast handling system and the specialist job of repainting the distinctive ‘Perini Blue’ hull.

Refit projects must now always address a yacht’s environmental impact and performance and here, Lusben have upgraded all the systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Other aesthetic changes included replacing the teak deck and refurbishing the interiors to enhance the level of guest comfort.

MALTESE FALCON | Resplendent after her refit

Gianni Paladino, Commercial Director, said about the refit: “We couldn’t have made it through to this technical launch, while ensuring the high standards of quality we want to offer Lusben customers, had it not been for our professional team’s expertise in tackling such a complex project. It was a great privilege to work on a boat like the Maltese Falcon, but the congratulations really go to the whole team coordinated by Site Manager Alessio Centelli for the great job done.

Sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON will be back on the charter market from the end of May, so if you want to vacation on this beautiful vessel don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "Iconic 88m sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON relaunched after a much-anticipated refit".

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Maltese Falcon: Refit of Iconic Sailing Yacht Almost Complete

BY Anna Cummins on 1 May 2023

The 88-metre superyacht, famed for its technical innovation, will leave the shipyard at the end of May

The Maltese Falcon , one of the world’s most recognisable sailing yachts, has hit the water at Lusben’s technical dock as part of the vessel’s ongoing refit. 

Maltese Falcon arrived in the Livorno shipyard at the end of October 2022 and will remain until the end of May, when the 88-metre Perini Navi-built yacht will be available for chartering in various cruising locations.

Even before the refit itself began, the shipyard had to perform major work on the yard’s floating dock, with a special system designed and built to accommodate the yacht’s six-meter draught and hull shape.

Once the yacht was in the new floating dock, Lusben’s team began the refit project itself. The project involves operations including maintaining the onboard systems – such as generators, main engines and propellers – and work on the vessel’s complex mast handling system for its three automated and rotating DynaRig masts. Another big job has been repainting the entire hull in its distinctive ‘Perini Blue’ colour, which Lusben says has required special working conditions because of the chemical and physical characteristics of the paint.

The teak deck was also replaced, and the interiors were refurbished to make improvements to the guests’ night areas and galley. The work commissioned also included routine maintenance.

Maltese Falcon’s technical launch at Lusben

Lusben says this delicate refit operation, with challenging delivery times, has not only improved the aesthetics and comfort of the yacht but also returned it to the owner’s company boasting better performance and more environmentally friendliness as a result of reduced fuel consumption and emissions achieved by upgrading the onboard systems.

“We couldn’t have made it through to this technical launch, while ensuring the high standards of quality we want to offer Lusben customers, had it not been for our professional team’s expertise in tackling such a complex project,” says Gianni Paladino, the yard’s commercial director. “It was a great privilege to work on a boat like the Maltese Falcon , but the congratulations really go to the whole team coordinated by site manager Alessio Centelli for the great job done.”

Pierfrancesco Cafaro, the skipper of Maltese Falcon, adds: “I’ve had the chance in the past to appreciate Lusben and the services they offer, which is why I was happy to collaborate with them again. The work we carried out in synergy with their team was incredible. For both us and the owner company, working with the shipyard meant having the confidence that all our requests would be handled promptly and professionally. With Lusben’s help, we’ll be ready in June to welcome our customers and make their holiday on the water an unforgettable experience.”

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MALTESE FALCON, PERINI NAVI’S ICONIC 88-METRE THREE-MAST SAILING YACHT, COMPLETES HER REFIT AT LUSBEN

The refit is now complete of the iconic sailing yacht that casts a spell over enthusiasts and charterers alike with the beauty of her lines, harmonious design and extensive onboard technology.

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“Maltese Falcon”, the 88-metre sailing superyacht commissioned by Tom Perkins and built in 2006 by the famed Perini Navi, with naval architecture by Gerard Dijkstra and interior design by Ken Freivokh, has completed her refit at Lusben. It has taken more than six months and involved over 80 people working on various teams in synergy with the boat’s crew.

Lusben’s technical experts, internationally renowned for the quality of their refitting work, have successfully translated the needs of the owner into reality, providing support and coordination for a series of aesthetic and functional improvements. One of the most challenging jobs was repainting the entire hull in its distinctive ‘Perini Blue’. This operation, more than any other, gave the yard’s technical specialists the chance to show off all their experience and know-how.

The various teams then, in turn, carried out maintenance work on the onboard systems – generators, main engines, propellers – including the delicate overhaul of the mast handling system .

The refit work then focused on sustainability , now a central issue on the political agendas not only of governments but also of boat builders. This was the reason for the decision to replace the generators with superior class units that are more efficient and have lower fuel consumption. It is also why the main engine mufflers were changed, delivering significant benefits for both the environment and guests thanks to a considerable reduction in noise levels. On the advice of Lusben’s technical experts – demonstrating profitable collaboration between the yard, the captain and the crew – the propellers were thoroughly checked, and the shafts, blades and bearings disassembled and serviced, to ensure efficiency in the years to come and optimise fuel consumption.

The distinctive feature of this sailing yacht – and the reason for its emotional appeal – is the sail rig, which underwent extensive work because it is such a vital and delicate system. Produced by UK-based Insensys, the forerunner of the Dynarig system is based on three rotating carbon fibre masts capable of deploying up to 2,396 square meters of sail. This surface area translates into a top speed of 25 knots with a displacement of 1,240 tonnes.  For these reasons, there was a special focus on the rig, involving controls and cleaning operations across the entire mast handling system.

The teak deck was also replaced, and the interiors refurbished – the cabins and bathrooms in particular – to offer guests an even more welcoming and comfortable night area, plus a fully appointed galley. The lighting has also been replaced with LED technology, resulting in significant energy savings. The work commissioned also covered routine maintenance, including hull cleaning and overhauling the valves.

Lusben once again set the stage for a delicate refit operation, with challenging delivery times, that has not only improved the aesthetics and comfort of the yacht, but also returned her to her captain and crew boasting on the one hand better performance and on the other reduced fuel consumption and emissions as a result of upgrades to the onboard systems.

Gianni Paladino, Lusben Commercial Director , said about the refit: “It was challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock. We worked in synergy with the various teams involved in the refit work and with the customer, satisfying their wishes and at the same time suggesting improvements with a view to increasing efficiency and energy savings. It was an honour for all of us to be able to carry out this modernisation work on such an iconic boat, one that has made international yachting history”.

“It was a challenging job and an effort that involved everyone, because of the high expectations around the project and the complexity of its planning and execution, but the result is more than satisfactory thanks to the support of the yard and Lusben’s team. The Maltese Falcon can now return to the sea in all her splendour, regaling her guests with new and unforgettable experiences,” said Pierfrancesco Cafaro, captain of Maltese Falcon .

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MALTESE FALCON, PERNINI NAVI’S ICONIC 88-METRE THREE-MAST SAILING YACHT, COMPLETES HER REFIT AT LUSBEN

The refit is now complete of the iconic sailing yacht that casts a spell over enthusiasts and charterers alike with the beauty of her lines, harmonious design and extensive onboard technology.

“Maltese Falcon”, the 88-metre sailing superyacht commissioned by Tom Perkins and built in 2006 by the famed Perini Navi, with naval architecture by Gerard Dijkstra and interior design by Ken Freivokh, has completed her refit at Lusben. It has taken more than six months and involved over 80 people working on various teams in synergy with the boat’s crew.

Lusben’s technical experts, internationally renowned for the quality of their refitting work, have successfully translated the needs of the owner into reality, providing support and coordination for a series of aesthetic and functional improvements. One of the most challenging jobs was repainting the entire hull in its distinctive ‘Perini Blue’. This operation, more than any other, gave the yard’s technical specialists the chance to show off all their experience and know-how.

The various teams then, in turn, carried out maintenance work on the onboard systems – generators, main engines, propellers – including the delicate overhaul of the mast handling system .

The refit work then focused on sustainability , now a central issue on the political agendas not only of governments but also of boat builders. This was the reason for the decision to replace the generators with superior class units that are more efficient and have lower fuel consumption. It is also why the main engine mufflers were changed, delivering significant benefits for both the environment and guests thanks to a considerable reduction in noise levels. On the advice of Lusben’s technical experts – demonstrating profitable collaboration between the yard, the captain and the crew – the propellers were thoroughly checked, and the shafts, blades and bearings disassembled and serviced, to ensure efficiency in the years to come and optimise fuel consumption.

The distinctive feature of this sailing yacht – and the reason for its emotional appeal – is the sail rig, which underwent extensive work because it is such a vital and delicate system. Produced by UK-based Insensys, the forerunner of the Dynarig system is based on three rotating carbon fibre masts capable of deploying up to 2,396 square meters of sail. This surface area translates into a top speed of 25 knots with a displacement of 1,240 tonnes. For these reasons, there was a special focus on the rig, involving controls and cleaning operations across the entire mast handling system.

The teak deck was also replaced, and the interiors refurbished – the cabins and bathrooms in particular – to offer guests an even more welcoming and comfortable night area, plus a fully appointed galley. The lighting has also been replaced with LED technology, resulting in significant energy savings. The work commissioned also covered routine maintenance, including hull cleaning and overhauling the valves.

Lusben once again set the stage for a delicate refit operation, with challenging delivery times, that has not only improved the aesthetics and comfort of the yacht, but also returned her to her captain and crew boasting on the one hand better performance and on the other reduced fuel consumption and emissions as a result of upgrades to the onboard systems.

Gianni Paladino, Lusben Commercial Director , said about the refit: “I t was challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock. We worked in synergy with the various teams involved in the refit work and with the customer, satisfying their wishes and at the same time suggesting improvements with a view to increasing efficiency and energy savings. It was an honour for all of us to be able to carry out this modernisation work on such an iconic boat, one that has made international yachting history ”.

“ It was a challenging job and an effort that involved everyone, because of the high expectations around the project and the complexity of its planning and execution, but the result is more than satisfactory thanks to the support of the yard and Lusben’s team. The Maltese Falcon can now return to the sea in all her splendour, regaling her guests with new and unforgettable experiences, ” said Pierfrancesco Cafaro, captain of Maltese Falcon.

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The yacht arrived at the shipyard’s Livorno facilities in late September and will remain there until May. An extensive list of work will be completed in time for the summer 2023 charter season with Burgess. 

Refit work will include a number of major structural modifications, including the addition of a new 10-square-metre pool and sunbed on the aft portion of the flybridge deck.  

Elsewhere on the exterior,  Maltese Falcon  will receive new steel-structured aft awning running from the superstructure to the stern sofa. In the tender bay area, a new deck will be fitted.

In terms of interior modifications, the refit will include a number of changes in the accommodation areas designed to boost her appeal on the charter market. The yacht’s en suites will also be ripped out and refitted, while the master and VIP will benefit from brand-new bed structures. 

Maltese Falcon  will also receive additional onboard amenities, with all-new equipment in the massage room including a Sculpt machine. In the dining room, the three-masted sailing yacht will also be fitted with a brand-new dining table. 

Technical upgrades include new generators, as well as a fresh coat of exterior paint.

Refit work on the sailing yacht began in summer 2022 when she underwent a number of changes including the addition of a movie projector, new guest TVs throughout, brand new water toys and new interior furniture with piano and artworks in the main bridge and guest cabins.

As one of the world’s largest sailing vessels and a seasoned regatta participant,  Maltese Falcon  is already a popular charter yacht. She offers accommodation for up to 12 guests with quarters for a crew of 19.

Onboard highlights include a central staircase that twists around the interior structure of the mainmast, with glass panels underfoot that allow a completely unobstructed view of her 58 metre masts and iconic DynaRig design.

Maltese Falcon  was delivered in 2006 and remains the flagship of the Perini Navi fleet. Since the yacht’s delivery, the yard has been acquired by The Italian Sea Group (TISG), and the Group has plans to reveal a new Falcon-rigged sailing yacht that will be “as innovative today as the  Maltese Falcon  was innovative 10 years ago.” 

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9 Fascinating Facts About the ‘Maltese Falcon,’ One of the World’s Most Iconic Sailing Yachts

A three-deck atrium, two master suites, two cinemas, and the innovative falconrig are just a few of the secrets of this highly technical yacht., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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At the time of its 2006 delivery, the 289-foot Maltese Falcon held the title of the world’s largest sailing yacht—nearly stretching the length of a football field, with a 42-foot beam. The Falcon ’s first-place status has been eclipsed by more recent launches, including the 348-foot Black Pearl and Jeff Bezos’s 417-foot Koru . But the Maltese Falcon remains one of the most iconic boats on the water as well as one of the largest sailing yachts for charter via Burgess.

Commissioned by the late Tom Perkins—a pioneer of Silicon Valley’s venture capital industry who was briefly married to romance novelist Danielle Steel (his own novel, Sex and the Single Zillionaire, is still available on Amazon)—and built by Perini Navi, Maltese Falcon has won 18 design awards since its launch. Naval architecture was by Gerard Dijkstra, with the original design by Ken Freivokh.

The three-mast sailing yacht last year completed an interior, exterior, and engineering refit at Lusben shipyard. The series of aesthetic and functional improvements include the hull being repainted in Perini Blue and a new extendable passerelle that takes guests down to the water. The teak deck was also replaced, and interiors refurbished with lighter woods, cream panels, and new tapestries.

Here are nine cool facts you didn’t know about the Maltese Falcon .

The FalconRig

The innovative masts and sails, inspired by the 1960s DynaRig concept, were produced by U.K.-based Insensys. The FalconRig is based on three rotating and freestanding masts made from “weapons-grade” carbon fiber, capable of deploying up to 24,756 square feet of sail in six seconds (the average time it takes to tie a necktie) at the push of a button. The huge sail area is spread over 15 sails to greatly reduce the loads while delivering a potential top speed of 25 knots. Maltese Falcon carries a total of 25 sails, giving it 10 to spare. Despite its success, the technology has not been widely adopted, though Black Pearl comes close with its DynaRig system.

This is Where the Magic Happens

All this innovation was only possible with specialized technology, including sensors in the sails that measure loads, wind speeds, and tidal currents, specialized software that Perkins wrote to help crunch this data in nanoseconds and a centralized control center that does most of the sailing automatically. Perkins’s goal was to create a complex but very easy-to-handle sailing machine. He once boasted: “I can teach any sailor how to handle the yacht in five minutes.”

Two Cinemas

One of the yacht’s most unique features is the world’s largest outdoor cinema (above) projected onto the lower sail. Guests can watch from the flybridge or the lounging space at the bow of the sundeck. Since the refit, there is now an indoor cinema (below), with wood paneling and comfy sofas that deliver a Zen vibe.

Three-deck Atrium

Under Perkins’s stewardship, Maltese Falcon contained an incredible collection of modern art, which served as inspiration for the yacht’s “luxury machine” interior penned by Freivokh. It combined industrial chic with high tech, manifested in leather, glass, wood, and steel. The art may no longer be on board and the interior has been refurbished, but the three-deck atrium, with stairs spiraling around the main mast (below), remains a showstopping feature.

Six Years in Build

The hull was built on spec in 1989 by Perini Navi and sat for 10 years waiting for the right owner. When Perkins, who had spent a decade planning the vessel, green-lit the build process, it took from 2000 to 2006, or about twice the time of a typical custom superyacht because of its complexity. Perkins had amassed a fleet of vessels over a 25-year period that included the 141-foot Perini Navi Andromeda la Dea,  a 154-foot ketch of the same name, and the Herreshoff classic Mariette of 1915 . He also owned a restored classic yacht called Atlantide . But Maltese Falcon was Perkins’s opus. He wanted a high-tech, but easy-to-handle sailing machine. He once boasted: “I can teach any sailor how to handle the yacht in five minutes.”

Rotating Sunbed

Maltese Falcon is known for its large modern spaces, including an indoor/outdoor bar area where the glitterati have mingled on deck. Among the yacht’s many refit improvements is a new circular sunbed on the flybridge that rotates with the sun to deliver maximum tanning exposure, guest convenience, and a continuous stream of panoramic vistas.

The Bogart Connection

The name Maltese Falcon was inspired by the 1941 American film noir of the same name, directed by John Huston, that starred Humphrey Bogart and Peter Lorre. Many consider it the greatest detective movie ever made. The black bird, originally made in gold and encrusted with jewels, is also a symbol of extreme wealth. The emblem appears throughout the yacht, on the sails, the linen, and in the form of a bronze sculpture positioned by the indoor cinema.

Two Masters

Officially, there is only one full-beam master suite (top), with a large walk-in wardrobe, an adjoining gym, and his-and-hers bathrooms with a Jacuzzi bath and shower room. However, the private full-beam VIP (bottom) is a close runner up, which many consider a second primary. Facing the flybridge with access to the terrace and walkaround side decks, it has a new bed with a television that rises from the floor. There are an additional four double cabins on the lower deck, each with en suite facilities.

A Full Chest of Water Toys

It’s not surprising that a yacht renowned for being technologically advanced should hold a plethora of toys and other cool amenities. The onboard gym has a state-of-the-art MS Sculpt electric muscle stimulator for toning without breaking a sweat. In the water, there are eFoils, paddleboards, and jetsurfers. The two original Pascoe tenders remain, though Perkins took the DeepFlight Super Falcon personal submersible with him when he sold the yacht in 2009. It was the world’s first “winged submersible” built by Hawkes Ocean Technologies and was named in honor of Maltese Falcon . He later installed the sub aboard his motor yacht Dr No , a converted fisheries training ship, which he used to explore the Pacific Islands.

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An icon improved – MALTESE FALCON has emerged and is back in charter

After an intensive period of refit work, comprising interior and exterior refurbishment, MALTESE FALCON has returned to charter and is available for up to 12 guests in the East Mediterranean, Croatia, Turkey, the Riviera and the Spanish Balearics.

Instantly recognizable for its unique profile and cutting-edge technology, MALTESE FALCON , the iconic, 288.9ft (88m) three-masted clipper built by Perini Navi and designed by Ken Freivokh, has won accolades and admiration for its innovative 'Falcon rig' and associated systems since its launch in 2006.

This one-of-a-kind luxury charter yacht, voted "The Best Superyacht Ever" and awarded the Superyacht World Trophy, is in mint condition.

The refit project was completed to world-class standard and included repainting of the yacht's distinctive superstructure, replacement of all windows, new tenders, teak decking, deck furniture and sails, as well as new wifi, entertainment system upgrade, fibre optic sailing technology and new leather throughout.

MALTESE FALCON'S experienced Captain Theodoros Antonellos and his carefully selected professional crew of 17 eagerly await the next phase in their incredible charter yacht's career, anticipating being more popular than ever in the upcoming charter season.

MALTESE FALCON accommodates 12 guests in six impressive double staterooms. On the lower deck is the full beam master suite with a king size bed, a separate full beam dressing room and well-equipped private gym, plus four double cabins with Queen size beds, each with ensuite. The lower deck cabins have connecting doors to create two large suites port and starboard. On the upper deck the VIP double cabin has a desk, ensuite and direct access to the upper aft jacuzzi deck.

For socialising and relaxation, MALTESE FALCON has seven separate areas: formal dining, alfresco dining, upper deck dining, the bar on the main deck, the 'horseshoe' on the foredeck, and the card room on the main deck.

MALTESE FALCON is perfectly set up for entertaining, with a 50-inch plasma TV in the main saloon, SAT TV and DVD throughout, 32" plasma in the master Cabin, 42" plasma screens in all four guest cabins, B&O surround sound throughout the vessel, Kaleidascape in each cabin and the main saloon, Apple TV in the main saloon and four of the guest cabins, plus iPod docking stations in all cabins.

Guests of all ages are catered for when it comes to tenders and toys. MALTESE FALCON comes complete with a 10m Pascoe open tender and a 10m Pascoe closed tender, one 8.8m Scorpion tender and a 4.3m Castoldi jet tender, jetskis, Seabobs, Jetpack, dive gear, waterskis, windsurfers and standup paddle boards, as well as the largest outdoor cinema screen on the water.

A charter on the multi-award winning sailing superyacht MALTESE FALCON is an experience guests will treasure for a lifetime.

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For further details about MALTESE FALCON and other magnificent mega yachts please  contact the specialists at Luxury Charter Group. 

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