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The Nomad 101 was launched at the 2023 Dubai International Boat Show and has quickly become one of the most sought-after vessels for mariners who enjoy long, leisurely cruises. With a 5-cabin layout plus 3 crew accommodations, massive flybridge, LOA of 97 ft 8 in (29.77 m), and 130 GT, the Nomad 101 is the perfect yacht for a wide range of cruising grounds and scenarios.

The yacht's spacious shaded social exterior spaces, sunbathing areas, dining spaces, and panoramic views on all decks allow ample sunlight to cascade into the interior. The 5+3 (owner, guests, and crew) cabins, captain's cabin, and rest area on the flybridge provide comfortable accommodation for up to 15 guests.

All staterooms have their own private en suites and shower facilities, and the large 35 sqm crew quarters hold a secondary galley, a mess area, dedicated laundry, and a captain's cabin – all compliant with MCC regulations and charter regulations.

Thanks to its long-range capabilities and sea-worthiness, the Nomad 101 is a stress-free vessel to take on more adventurous and far-flung destinations. Every social space and all cabins provide the necessary privacy, functionality, and comfort required for long cruises. The meticulous design also allows for generous storage space, including the ability to hold two 3-seater jet skis and a Williams 325 tender.

The vessel's innovative design emphasizes the use of glazing to create an open, airy feel and openable portholes that maximize natural light and stunning views.

The liberal use of recycled and natural materials in almost all cabin areas adds to the yacht's eco-friendliness, with some tastefully inlaid with earthy tones.

The addition of the flybridge to the Nomad lineup exemplifies Gulf Craft's new era of dynamic growth under the strategic theme, ' Legacy in Motion' , driving the company to push boundaries through four core focus areas: Technology & Innovation , Path to Sustainability , Global Expansion , and Next Generation . Experience the pinnacle of luxury cruising with the Nomad 101.

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The yachting industry continues to evolve in many different ways. One of them being, a surge of yachting enthusiasts’ desire for long cruises through uncharted territory and to explore new cruising grounds. To cater to this trend, Nomad range of yachts combines practicality and performance for the growing number of “Adventure Seeking” clients. Nomad, the word itself perfectly describes the genre of this brand aimed at those with exploration and adventure at heart.

A unique blend of comfort, space, and serious ocean-going performance. Built for enjoying life out at sea whilst satisfying the human urge to chart unknown waters. The vision behind the development of the range is to build it with seaworthiness, stability, and ruggedness, in mind. In recent times, some of the vessels from the Nomad range have proven their mettle by performing exceptionally during the long-distance voyages in the Gulf regions, Mediterranean, Turkey, Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Ground-breaking interior layouts built on Nomad Yachts legendary semi-displacement hull platform providing class-leading all-weather performance. The ultimate in long-range adventurous cruising. To achieve this, the most critical element of the design is the choice of the hull which is designed by the British designer Andrew Wolstenholme. The use of a hybrid hull design gives an outstanding ride in rough conditions and an ability to cruise for longer periods at a comfortable 15-20 knots with 30 knots maximum speed if required.

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Classic design incorporating huge open flybridge space and voluminous interiors. Superb seakeeping in all weathers comes as standard. Go further, feel safer, and enjoy the open ocean. Nomad has incorporated the latest construction materials such as Carbon Fibre and Kevlar in the deck and flybridge to increase the stiffness, reduce weight, and enhance the stability of the yachts.

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Creating masterpieces of nautical design, Nomad Yachts was founded to answer the call of passionate boating enthusiasts everywhere – those with an adventurous spirit who want to spend time far out at sea in total comfort, while taking on the challenges of the ocean.

The spectacular yachts in the Nomad collection are the crowning achievement of Gulf Craft, a homegrown UAE boat manufacturer and one of the world’s leading innovators in yacht design for nearly forty years.

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N101 is an epitome of the new-gen yachts focused primarily on enjoying the journey to pristine destinations. Her extraordinary volumes and vast deck expanses guarantee a fun-filled, relaxed, and comfortable cruising experience.

Nomad Yachts’ meticulously developed semi-displacement hulls boast excellent seakeeping and ease of navigation under difficult sea conditions. While the N 101 ‘s fine bow cuts through the chop as she ploughs through at a max speed of 19Knots; The sweet spot for this SUV of the sea lies al an economical speed of 10 Knots, wherein fuel consumption is optimum and the range can be a brilliant 1 OOONM. Furthermore, her CFO-studied hull design minimises roll, maximises stability, and delivers an effortless hull for relaxed cruising.

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Nomad 95 SUV: On Board the 29.7 Metre Gulf Craft Superyacht

The new Nomad 95 SUV by Gulf Craft looks like it’s meant to go places. It has the distinctive lines of an explorer yacht, with a Portuguese-style bridge and high bulwarks that rise towards the bow. Its profile – and name – are not-so-subtle hints at what the UAE builder hopes to achieve with its SUV explorer series of Nomad Yachts, offering a blend of comfort and functionality in pocket superyachts that boast longer range and seakeeping abilities to take on all sorts of weather.

“The brief was to create a unique vessel that’s able to cover serious distance and cope with challenging sea conditions,” says Gareth Lloyd, sales manager at Gulf Craft. To meet this aim, the yard turned to UK naval architect Andrew Wolstenholme, of Wolstenholme Yacht Design, who penned the previous Nomad Yachts models. The exterior and interior design was by Gulf Craft’s in-house team.

Constructed in FRP with carbon fibre and Kevlar reinforcements, the first Nomad 95 SUV (built on spec) is the new flagship of Nomad Yachts, following the 75 SUV and 65 SUV. One might assume the “95” in its name refers to an overall length of 95ft, but the yacht is actually larger, measuring in at 29.7 metres, or just under 100 feet.

“The 95 shares the same design philosophy [as the previous Nomads] in answering the yard’s brief for a hull capable of running efficiently at low and intermediate speeds and offering exceptional seakeeping. It’s a hull suited for extended cruising with long spells spent on board,” says Wolstenholme.

If explorer yachts have good range, while planing hulls achieve higher speeds with the sacrifice of a reduced range, Gulf Craft sought a best-of-both-worlds approach for the 95 SUV. Wolstenholme designed it with a round bilge semi-displacement hull form, which gives a much smoother rolling motion than a hard-chine planing hull. A spray chine defines the lifting surface and cuts down on topside wetness. She also has a moderately large keel to aid directional stability and protect the stern gear. This is paired with a fine bow entry and fairly deep forward hull, “which gives a soft ride in a head sea and provides a much gentler motion”, he says.

Her captain, Mick Long, attests to the yacht’s seakeeping prowess. “It really is an all-weather boat,” he says. “I took her out in 30 to 35 knots of wind – because we had a photoshoot scheduled and the helicopter was organised, and I was absolutely amazed by how she performed. The sun was out, the winds were high, there was nobody else out there. I am not promoting going out to sea in bad weather, of course, but if you’re out there, she can handle herself. The beauty of this yacht is you can still cruise in the Med in April – it extends your cruising season.”

You may not want to eat outside in April, but guests could find shelter in the formal dining room on the main deck, forward of the saloon. The glass-top dining table seats 10 and is backed by a feature wall on the forward bulkhead. A fire-rated sliding door leads to the galley forward to port, which is fitted with Siemens appliances. The large main saloon windows provide sweeping vistas from the two sofas or the two loose armchairs. From the outside, the windows look even bigger than they are because the mullions are painted black to match them, giving the impression of one large expanse of glazing along the entire main deck.

The main veneer found on board is an open-grain sand oak, accented by dark grey oak, which adds to the feeling of a light, bright and modern interior. Wood detailing, with built-in LEDs, arches from the walls to the ceiling in the main saloon, cleverly defining a sense of separation between the saloon and dining room. This feature was designed and built in-house; Gulf Craft prides itself on constructing everything, from the stainless steel to the joinery and furnishings.

On the main deck, a hallway leading to the master suite dog-legs so you don’t have a view straight from the hall into the master, for much-appreciated privacy. There is a small Dometic refrigerator in the suite so the owners can have their favourite drinks at hand without intrusion from crew. A watertight door from the master leads to an exterior forward seating area. “But whether you call this, the master suite or the VIP is debatable,” says Long. “Because on this one, I would imagine that the owner would prefer to have the upper deck VIP cabin with the big terrace off the back.”

On the upper deck, I see exactly what Long means. The usual upper saloon has been set up as a window-filled VIP opening on to an aft deck terrace, which would be a prime spot to wake up and take in views of a pretty bay. The aft deck has a wet bar with an ice-maker and barbecue.

The Nomad 95 SUV has a flexible interior layout, allowing the general arrangement to be changed to have four, five or six cabins. The upper saloon can be fitted as a saloon with a living space or as a VIP cabin, as it is in hull No 1. Gulf Craft hasn’t ruled out going further and moving bulkheads to suit an owner’s needs, though Lloyd says that this would, of course, depend on any impact on the structural integrity of the yacht. “We are very accommodating in trying to meet the owners’ individual requirements wherever possible,” Lloyd says.

The helm could benefit from wing stations. Gulf Craft doesn’t plan to augment this on future hulls, but Lloyd notes that there is a Yacht Controller option offered and there is also a rear engine control console at stern, both of which help with docking.

Crew accommodation is divided so there are five crew aft in decent size quarters with mess attached, and there is also a separate two-person crew cabin forward. UAE decorum dictates that the boat should be able to accommodate male and female crew in separate areas, but this cabin can be removed to make more use of the owner’s interior living space. On hull No 2, this forward crew cabin will disappear to accommodate four guest cabins on the lower deck. Hull No 1, however, has three cabins on the lower deck – two twins aft, each of which can be converted into doubles as the beds slide together, while a forward VIP has a vanity area and plenty of storage. The bathrooms are a good size for guest suites on a yacht of this size and there are full rain showers with a little seat.

With its Nomad Yachts collection, Gulf Craft is hoping to attract adventurous owners and their families who are looking for a yacht that can take them to more remote locations in comfort and style. “The Nomad 95 SUV is really designed for family use,” says Lloyd, enumerating its family-friendly charms. “A large interior space, high side bulwarks for safety and the upper saloon area offer a degree of separation for the kids and adults when required.” She can also carry plenty of toys for kids of all ages to enjoy in the aft garage, along with a RIB tender and two jet skis, accessed via an electro-hydraulic garage door.

Perhaps the Nomad Yachts collection could best be described as “explorer light”. It is certainly much more capable and comfortable than your average planing yacht, but her 1,343nm range at 10 knots is not transatlantic. “The yacht is not designed to be an out and out explorer,” explains Lloyd. “The concept is longer-range cruising in comfort, with spacious living accommodation. But we would consider enlarged fuel tanks if a client requested that option.”

It’s obvious Gulf Craft is putting a priority on flexibility in this semi-custom offering, allowing owners to edit everything from layouts to fuel- carrying capabilities. The standard fuel tanks hold 14,570 litres, and they power twin MAN V12-1900 1,874hp engines. “Cruising is fantastic at 12 to 15 knots, but she can still go 25 knots top,” says Long.

With a reasonable price point of $5.8 million (£4.45m) for the standard package, the Gulf Craft Nomad SUV presents an enticing option for the nomadic family who is ready to roam.

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About Luxury Sailing Yacht NOMAD IV: Luxury sailing boat NOMAD IV is first and foremost an open, high performance sailing yacht, the fastest cruising sloop in her range in fact. Despite being a perfect yacht for high performance racing, she is also a very fine charter yacht for long distance family cruising. NOMAD IV has a very elegant interior, designed by the famous Pierre Frutschi. Despite her performance oriented layout, NOMAD IV is a yacht with a very generous deck layout with a large 16m2 master cabin, accommodating 12 guests and 4 crew members. This Maxi Dolphin FC100 super sail yacht has as one of its most distinguishing features 9-ton water ballast tanks each side, a short-chord performance lifting keel (normally 5.4m when down or up to 3m when raised), twin rudders and 100% carbon hull. The most used areas tend to be on deck during racing as this yacht is very enjoyable for steering even for least experienced clients or the 360 degrees deck salon which offers panoramic views in all directions. The yacht also have a very useful garage which features a nice 3.5m tender and plenty of water toys that includes 4 x inflatable kayaks and 2 x sailing dinghies for extra fun.

Accommodation: Luxury Sailing Yacht NOMAD IV can accommodate 12 guests in 5 luxuriously appointed staterooms. The guests will have a vast master cabin, two double, one quadruple (double plus twin beds) and one twin cabin at their disposal. All cabins are en-suite and with their own individual air con and entertainment systems. The master cabin also has an LCD TV. The accommodation is well lit and very comfortable, not least thanks to the heavy balasts which ensure minimum heeling during sailing. The captain: Frederic Servera, 44 is the captain on board of super yacht NOMAD IV. Born in a French family of sailors, he was passionate about making sailing his career from very young age.   He has already competed in regattas such as Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, The Giraglia Rolex Cup and has made a total of seven transatlantic charters. NOMAD IV is a new and exciting challenge for him and his wife Severine who is the chief hostess on board. Young deckhand Alfredo is also a very keen racing sailor and proud to offer informal racing tuition to all yacht charter clients on board. The prices: NOMAD IV super yacht charter prices are reduced down from 65,000 Eur and start at 52,000 Euros in low season, while high season prices are as high as 56.000 Eur plus APA expenses. In some locations VAT can be charged on top and prices can be higher on special days such as NEW YEAR or during special events as super yacht regattas such as The bucket in St Barths, Antigua SAILING week or Le Voile de St Tropez. Special offers, negotiated deals and last minute discounts are available on request. Luxury classic charter yacht NOMAD IV is fully air conditioned throughout. This is a non-smoking vessel. NOMAD IV´s experienced super yacht charter crew of up to 4 including the captain Frederic Servera, have a separate head and shower and companionway. Guests may not be allowed to bring pets on-board.

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Luxury sailing yacht NOMAD IV  (30.48m / 100’) is an Italian built super yacht launched by Maxi Dolphin shipyard back in 2013.  She accommodates up to 12 charter guests sleeping in 1 Master, 2 doubles, 1 quadruple and 1 twin cabins all of which are en suite. There are always at least 4 super yacht crew members on board including the captain. This charter yacht mainly cruises at speeds of around 10kn and is normally offered for luxury crewed yacht charters within the West Mediterranean, between St Tropez and Amalfi Coast in the summer or East Caribbean Leeward and Windward Islands during winter months. Her crew are happy to offer ONE WAY or TANDEM charters between other destinations too. Thanks to her Yanmar super yacht engine totalling 290hp, a high performance rig and an impressive sail area, during the right sea and wind conditions, she can reach maximum speeds of around 20kn. Her best features are racing rig, modern interior and flexible accommodation. She also provides great comfort during sailing with minimum heeling and a fabulous deck saloon design with 360 degree views.

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Private charter yacht NOMAD IV can accommodate up to 12 guests in 5 cabins. Cabin Configuration: - Master cabin with 16m2 space and a bath tub - 2 x Double cabins - 1 x Quadruple cabin with large double + 2 single/bunk beds - 1 x Twin cabin with two single beds There is also individual controlled air conditioning, iPod dock station, and en-suite bathroom, NOMAD IV is fully air conditioned throughout. Her super yacht crew of up to 3 including the captain, have separate crew quarters with heads and showers.

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'Access to hidden-gem ports': Why this luxury yacht is the best option for beach lovers

“This is your yacht, to do with as you please,” Captain Rob O’Leary said to guests of the Emerald Sakara , the second luxury superyacht from Emerald Cruises. “We have an international crew from 21 different nations, and we are all here for you.”

I was on the maiden voyage of the 360-foot Sakara, a December 2023 sailing with the added glamor of a Champagne christening in San Juan, Puerto Rico, led by the ship’s godmother Kelly Craighead. She is president of Cruise Lines International Association, the industry’s leading trade organization.

“Sakara” is a Sanskrit word meaning “thoughts become things” – a fitting name, given the thought that went into the ship’s chic design.  And our itinerary for the week couldn’t be more yacht-like – an island-hopping experience in the West Indies, stopping in out-of-the-way ports that larger cruise ships can’t manage. And while some smaller boats can feel rocky, the Sakara’s stabilizers keep the ship on an even keel.

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With just 100 guests and 76 crew, the Sakara is part of the larger trend in cruising: smaller ships that cater to vacationers who want the style and feel of a yacht, and the intimate service that accompanies that, with the amenities of a larger ship. Craighead said that small-ship cruises offer “luxury at a great value, access to hidden-gem ports and unique features like marinas for water activities directly off the ship,” she says. “These small ships can even be chartered, for your own amazing, private yacht experience.”

After departing from San Juan, the Sakara reached the Puerto Rican island of Culebra in a few hours, just 20 miles off the coast. We hopped in a taxi van at the port to reach the pristine waters of Flamenco Beach, which consistently makes the world’s top 10 lists. It was a fall-asleep-on-the-sand kind of day, under brightly colored umbrellas, with multiple trips to the canteen for French fries.

“I hope you enjoyed Culebra today because it’s quite hard to get in, through a very narrow channel,” O’Leary said at a supper-hour briefing. 

The next day, we stopped at the nearby island of Vieques, which is filled with wild horses – about 2,000 of them – most of whom are fully accustomed to the photo op. We docked at Esperanza Bay and wandered the waterfront. There were jeeps or ATVs available to rent for those who wanted to beach-hop, but we settled into the sand at Sun Bay. And when we sailed into Cruz Bay on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. John the following day, there were yachts and catamarans everywhere – and the Sakara fit right in.

The crew outdid itself the next day at White Bay Beach on Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the British Virgin Islands. A barbecue feast awaited us, along with beach loungers, steel-drum entertainment, and all the paddles and water toys from the ship. Later, we wandered down the beach to find a young yacht crowd, groups of friends who have rented their boats, all knee-deep in their mojitos.

“I get a real kick out of driving the Emerald Sakara into St. Barths, muscling in and anchoring next to all the other superyachts,” O’Leary said. “It looks good in the pictures.” A stop there brought a snorkeling excursion, a bit of high-end shopping and a few rosé-soaked hours on Plage de Saline.

Back on board, the creature comforts of the Sakara included plenty of outdoor space to connect with the ocean, a small infinity pool, a full-service spa and a large, elegant dining room and terrace. It’s all part of the cushy yacht lifestyle. 

The ship will spend the summer and fall cruising the Mediterranean Sea – heading for the French and Italian rivieras, Croatia and Greece – with eight-day itineraries from $5,100. The Emerald Sakara will be back in the Caribbean next December, with eight-day cruises starting at $4,100. 

Editor’s note: The contributor of this story received access to this cruise from Emerald Cruises. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of reviews.