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The best James Bond Boats and Yachts (2024 update)

If you frequent the high seas, then you are certainly familiar with James Bond movies. After all, this iconic franchise has become synonymous with what it means to lead a life of luxury and danger. From speed boats to submarines and everywhere in between, Ian Fleming has given us some of the most memorable watercraft used by Bond himself throughout his adventures for more than 50 years now. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best James Bond boats and yachts that have been featured in recent 007 films – both large vessels like The World Is Not Enough’ super yacht as well as small ones such as Live And Let Die’s’ hydrofoil! So fasten your seat belts and get ready to explore these larger-than-life vessels from the world’s top spy!

From Russia With Love (1963)

One of the most memorable boat chases occurs in From Russia With Love . A young Sean Connery and Tatiana Romanova were traveling to Venice when the bad guys assaulted them. But Bond made a spectacular escape aboard a Fairey Huntress .

The speedboat is part of the Fairey Marine catalog. Created by English sailing enthusiasts, the company produced boats until the early 1980s. Its first motor cruiser appeared in the 1960s.

This James Bond boat sequence helps publicize the Fairey Huntress and the Fairey Huntsman motorboats. They became widely popular, and won multiple offshore races. They were the craft of choice for Royal Naval Skippers. 

Live and Let Die (1973)

The Glastron GT150 featured on Live and Let Die movie poster is crucial for the 007 boat history. Roger Moore drives the speedboat through Louisiana everglades and makes a 120ft leap over the pursuing Sheriff’s cars.

26 boats were used to create this iconic sequence, and 17 were destroyed during the shoot!

The Glastron GT 150 used to establish the world record was sold just after the shooting. It is now the property of the Ian Flemming Foundation, and it was part of James Bond’s vehicle exhibition in London.

For safety reasons, we don’t recommend these kinds of stunts with speedboats while you are on sailing vacations. But you can still experience high-speed sensation and jumps with water toys. Learn how to choose among them here!

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

In this Bond movie, the boat is, in reality, a Lotus Esprit. This beautiful white car is one of the best British sports cars of the 1970s. Q turned it in an incredible vehicle. It turns into a submarine to escape an attacking helicopter.

Filmed in the Bahamas (Nassau), the underwater scenes feature the extravagant vehicle that can fire torpedoes and anti-aircraft-missiles. 

Enjoy a superyacht charter in the Bahamas to immerse yourself in the James Bond movie ambiance.

Golden Eyes (1995)

The Manticore yacht is the villain’s lair seen in GoldenEye . Most of the scenes were filmed in Monaco. The actual luxury yacht is the Northern Cross , a 142ft boat built in Sweden in 1991.

Designed by Tor Hinders and Per Kavli, the motorboat has a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots. The accommodation is designed to sleep up to 10 guests over five cabins.

The crew cabins accommodate up to 8 people. It was the property of a Finnish businessman before it was refurbished and sold for $7 million in 2006.

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The World Is Not Enough (1999)

In the longest Bond pre-title sequence, Pierce Brosnan is chasing Giulietta da Vinci’s Sunseeker Superhawk 34 .

Driven down the Thames at 60mph, the motor yacht is wiped out by mini-torpedos. The Superhawk 34 used in The World is Not Enough was for sale in January 2012 for $150,000.

After this film, the collaboration between the film producers (EON Productions) and the boat company becomes more notable. 

Sunseeker is a major boat builder for the sports and leisure markets in the world. The James Bond franchise helped the British luxury brand to become an international icon.

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Casino Royale (2006)

In the 2006 James Bond film, several luxury yachts appeared. Among them, there are the Sunseeker Predator 108 and Spirit 54.

The Sunseeker superyacht is the villain’s “floating lair.” It was filmed on location in the Bahamas. With over 100 feet long, the performance yacht has four cabins, one master suite, and it can accommodate up to eight guests.

Full-scale models of accommodation on board were built for the film studios in Prague.

The large-scale sets were mounted on a large hydraulic platform to simulate the movement of the sea during filming.

In 2017 the yacht was for sale at $4.2 million. 

Daniel Craig and Eva Green also sail casually into Venice on the elegant Spirit 54 . This classic British 54-foot yacht was handcrafted in Suffolk by S pirit Yachts . She sleeps up to six guests in two en suite double cabins.

It has to be shipped to Miami, then Barbados and Croatia before finally arriving in Venice. It is also the first sailing yacht to go up the Grand Canal in over 300 years.

After the shoot, the luxury boat was used for cruising and racing, mainly in the UK and Ireland.

Skyfall (2012) 

In SkyFall , Daniel Craig and Severine (Bérénice Marlohe) sail on the Pruva Regina yacht gliding through Turkey’s sapphire waters. 

The actual superyacht is a 183-ft schooner built in Turkey by Pruva Yachting in 2011.

Regina has a maximum speed of 12 knots, and she can accommodate 12 guests in two master suites, two double staterooms and two twin cabins plus nine crew.

This James Bond yacht was listed on sale in 2012 for $14 million.

Fun fact: the shower scene which is supposed to take place aboard, was filmed in room 712 of the Four Seasons Hotel at Canary Wharf in London.

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No Time to Die (2021)

In No Time To Die, released in 2021, the 007 yacht is called Spirit 46. She is a very beautiful 14m sailing yacht that is initially designed for fast-pace racing. Clearly a true match for an adventurer such as James Bond.

In 2021, it seems that James Bond is going back to its old love from the Casino Royale time, the modern yet classic wooden sailing yacht.

The yachts named after James’ Bond movies

Although our article is intended to list the yachts that have been featured in a James Bond movie, you might also encounter boats that were named with one of the James Bond movies, without actually being a part of the movie.

John Staluppi is the most emblematic case of a James Bond fan that decided to show his passion through the naming of its yachts. As such, he named all of the 18 yachts that he owned over his life after James Bond movies.

Like James Bond, John Staluppi likes his yachts fast. To be more precise, he likes them unusually fast compared to their respective size.

One of his most famous posessions include yachts called :

• For Your Eyes Only : a 36m yacht that could go over 30 Knots
• Octopussy : a 43m yacht that can reach 50 knots
• Moonraker : a 36m that can sail at 57 knots
• Casino Royale : a 49m luxurious yacht
• Skyfall : a 57m superyacht with 3 VIP suites
• Diamonds Are Forever: a 61m motoryacht available for luxury charters

It seems that John Staluppi, like many of us, made the realisation that sailing a yacht truly makes you feel like you are part of a James Bond movie. Luckily, your yacht doesn’t have to be featured in a Hollywood movie or to bear its name for you to feel that way.

The famous Riva boats in the James Bond movies

Since the middle of last century, luxury Italian boat maker Riva has become a cornerstone in Hollywood blockbusters. From classic runabouts to modern variations with wooden cladding and impressive technical characteristics, their boats have been featured alongside stars like Clark Gable and Chris Hemsworth – all encapsulating style, wealth and status on screen.

Riva boats have been making a splash in the Bond films since Robert Moore first took up the mantle of 007. In 1995, Pierce Brosnan starred as James Bond for “Golden Eye” and with him came Riva ! Daniel Craig later paraded around on one too when he stepped into his version of Agent 007’s shoes in “Casino Royale”. Over time these beautiful vintage yachts continue to gain more admiration from film-lovers everywhere; even now with many new movies about our beloved secret agent coming out each year – so does their presence remain over all that time.

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FAQ The Iconic James Bond’s Yachts

The yacht featured in the James Bond “From Russia with Love” released in 1963 was a Fairey Huntress from the Fairey Marine shipyard.

The yacht displayed in the James Bond “Golden Eyes” is the Northern Cross, a 142ft yacht built by the swedish shipyard Marinteknik Verkstads AB.

The yacht featured in “The world is not enough” is a Sunseeker Superhawk 34.

Two yachts appear in the James Bond “Casino Royale” movie released in 2006: the Sunseeker Predator 108 and the Spirit 54.

The yacht featured in Skyfall is Regina, a 183ft superyacht built in Turkey by Pruva Yachting.

The yacht featured in the new James Bond “No Time to Die” is the Spirit 46, a sailing yacht developped by Spirit Yachts.

John Staluppi owns or used to own many of the yachts that were named after James Bond movies such as: Skyfall, Diamonds Are Forever, For Your Eyes Only or Octopussy.

Roy E Carroll is the owner of the Yacht Skyfall, which was originally built for John Staluppi.

The original owner of the yacht Octopussy was John Staluppi. They yacht was sold in 2021 in an in-house deal by Moran Yacht & Ship.

John Staluppi is the owner of the yacht “Diamonds Are Forever”.

John Staluppi is the original owner of the yacht “Casino Royale”, named after a James Bond movie like all of his yachts.

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James Bond boats: 11 times yachts have stolen the show in a 007 movie

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MI6’s most famous fictional agent can’t seem to keep away from the water - here’s our pick of the best James Bond boats and the fascinating stories behind them…

Who can forget Roger Moore’s comedic rendition of James Bond flying the Glastron speedboat in Live and Let Die ? Or the gorgeous Sunseeker Sovereign 17 in Quantum of Solace , starring the British actor with the bluest eyes, Daniel Craig?

James Bond boats are a key feature of every film they appear in. Sleek, classy, powerful and smart, just like everybody’s favourite British secret agent, these vessels have at times stolen the show, even from 007 himself.

Read on to see some of the beautiful and at times wacky craft that have appeared in James Bond films over the past 60 years.

11 of the most iconic James Bond boats

Fairey Huntress and Fairey Huntsman in From Russia With Love (1963)

It all began with a young Sean Connery heading to Venice, accompanied by Tatiana Romanova, four spare fuel barrels and a flare gun. When the baddies track him down, 007’s explosive escape is as spectacular as it is predictable.

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The producers clearly loved Fairey so much that they couldn’t pick just one model for Bond to drive – the exterior shots show a Huntress, but the interiors are from the Huntsman model. Meanwhile, the Venice boat chase was actually shot in Scotland.

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Disco Volante in Thunderball (1965)

The fictional Disco Volante that appeared in 1965’s Thunderball had quite the starring role. Owned by villain Emilio Largo, the hydrofoil boat was purchased with SPECTRE funds to carry two nuclear weapons. It cost the global terrorist organisation £250,000, which equates to roughly £4.3million in today’s money.

The vessel is destroyed following a battle between Largo and Bond. With nobody at the helm, it runs aground and bursts into flames.

Bond production designer Sir Ken Adam stipulated that Disco Volante had to be 160ft long and capable of 50 knots. No such boat existed, so they created one that shed its aft accommodation section before rising onto hydrofoils to outrun pursuing navy ships.

Glaston GT-150 in Live and Let Die (1974)

Possibly the most famous Bond boat ever, this 135hp Glastron performed a spectacular leap over two cars and a baffled Louisiana sheriff in Bayou Des Allemands.

The helm position, normally offset to one side to allow a passenger, was centrally mounted, and underneath the boat were small black skids designed to keep the boat level on terra firma.

A grand total of 26 Glastron boats were used in the filming of Live and Let Die , 17 of which were wrecked. But it was worth it, with an iconic movie moment in the can and a new world record for the biggest boat jump – a staggering 120ft!

As an interesting post-script, Roger Moore, who learned to helm a boat specifically so that he could be filmed in the chase, clearly got a taste for boating and in retirement kept one close to his private villa in Cap d’Antibes.

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Watch a yacht tour of Sir Roger Moore’s Sunseeker Tomahawk 41

Lotus Esprit S1 submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

There is a more conventional motorboat in The Spy Who Loved Me (an Intermarine 40 was used to shuttle Bond out to meet the villain at his offshore lair) but the one everyone remembers is the amphibious Lotus personal submarine.

Fitted with fins, front-mounted rocket launchers, mines, a periscope, a smoke screen and a surface-to-air missile, it cost a reported $100,000 for Eon Productions to adapt the Esprit S1 roadcar into one of Bond’s most spectacular vehicles, lovingly known as Wet Nellie .

Glastron CV23HT in Moonraker (1979)

With all the ridiculousness of its extra-terrestrial finale, it’s easy to forget that Moonraker also features a fantastic Amazon boat chase.

Roger Moore’s silver Glastron Carlson CV23HT fends off Jaws’ henchmen by deploying homing missiles, and the big man himself is foiled when Bond makes a spectacular escape over the Iguazu falls. Wings pop out of the roof, allowing Bond to fly off as the baddies speed off the edge.

This hard top model was available to buy in a super-rare limited edition of just 300, but sadly they all came with that sparkly metal flake paint job.

The 86m superyacht Nabila was later renamed Trump Princess . Photo: Jacques Soffer / AFP / Getty

Nabila in Never Say Never Again (1983)

Never Say Never Again put villain Maximillian Largo aboard The Flying Saucer once again. This time it was the turn of the Benetti superyacht Nabila , built for Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi and later sold to Donald Trump, to take centre stage.

At 86m long, this can lay claim to being the largest James Bond boat so far by quite some distance, and at the time of filming it held the honour of being the world’s largest private yacht.

Sunseeker Superhawk 34 in The World is Not Enough (1999)

In what is perhaps the most famous James Bond boat chase scene, a hair-raising race along the Thames provides a blockbuster opening to Pierce Brosnan’s second outing as 007.

Stealing Q’s retirement boat and bursting out of MI6, Bond jets through London (quite literally) and catches up with the mysterious assassin in the shadow of the Millenium Dome, after a highly implausible shortcut through the Docklands.

This time we prefer the villain’s choice of boat – a super-sleek Sunseeker Superhawk 34 that appears to be able to drive itself at times. Powerboat racer Sarah Donohue was the stunt double for Giulietta da Vinci in the scene and got the chance to show off her impressive helming skills.

Watch our yacht tour video of a restored Sunseeker Superhawk 34

Spirit 54 Soufrière in Casino Royale (2006)

The Bond reboot in 2006 coincided with the appearance of James Bond’s first proper sailing yacht.

British yard Spirit Yachts got the gig, providing the Spirit 54 Soufrière that 007 and Vesper Lynd sailed up the Grand Canal of Venice.

“Probably the most challenging voyage for Soufrière came during filming in Venice when we had to take the rig in and out ten times,” Spirit Yachts CEO and head designer Sean McMillan revealed in 2016. “She was the first sailing yacht to go up the Grand Canal for 300 years.”

Venice was just one stop on her exhaustive filming schedule though. Soufrière was shipped to the Bahamas, sailed to Puerto Rico and through the British Virgin Islands to Tortola Harbour, before being shipped to Croatia.

An honourable mention should also go to the Sunseeker Predator 108 that serves as Le Chiffre’s floating lair.

Sunseeker Sovereign 17 in Quantum of Solace (2008)

2008’s Quantum saw Bond go Sunseeker crazy, with a Sunseeker 37M Yacht, an XS2000 and a Superhawk 43 all featuring.

However, it was the vintage 1970 Sunseeker Sovereign 17 that stole the show, with Sunseeker founder Robert Braithwaite at the helm as 007 was skippered across a lake.

There’s further boating action when Bond steals a wooden fishing boat to escape the gun-toting villains giving chase in a RIB.

The spectacular chase scene that follows is courtesy of a secret stunt driver, who was hidden in the bow end of the indigenous vessel.

Pruva Regina in Skyfall (2012)

Pruva Yachting supplied the 56m sailing superyacht for Bond and Severine’s voyage to Silva’s Hashima island hideaway. Referred to as Chimera in the film, the schooner-rigged yacht was launched in Turkey the year before for 28-year-old Pruva vice-chairman Dogukan Boyaci.

For this reason all the scenes were actually shot off the coast of Bodrum, apart from Bond and Severine’s steamy shower encounter, which was done in a studio as the yacht’s shower wasn’t large enough. Pruva Regina , as the yacht was known in real life, has since been sold and renamed Aria I .

Spirit 46 in No Time To Die (2021)

Craig’s final outing as Bond saw him sail a Spirit yacht once more, this time while enjoying his retirement in Jamaica.

It was the Spirit 46 that was chosen for the big screen treatment, however, this wasn’t the only boat involved in the film, with a Royal Navy Destroyer playing a crucial role in the shocking finale.

Read an interview with Spirit Yachts CEO Sean McMillan about how the Spirit 46 was chosen for No Time To Die .

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These ‘Bond Boats’ Have Made 007 Look Good on the Water for 60 Years

Ranging from cruise ships to go-fast boats to sailing yachts, these vessels have been major supporting actors in bond films for six decades., chrissie mcclatchie, chrissie mcclatchie's most recent stories, what it’s like to watch an america’s cup race right on the water.

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Pick a James Bond title and chances are you’ll find a yacht of the same name: There’s a Goldfinger , Diamonds are Forever , The World is Not Enough , Octopussy , Quantum of Solace , Skyfall and more. In fact, ever since Denison built the 118.1-foot For Your Eyes Only in 1985 for John Staluppi, the American businessman has named his 22 yachts after 007 films.

If the movie titles are famous, the yachts are in a league of their own. The MI6 secret agent has chased bad guys on zippy go-fast boats, romanced Bond Girls on breezy sailing yachts and infiltrated villain’s lairs that masquerade as sleek pleasure yachts.

For some vessels, the big-screen appearance has boosted their charter credibility, while others have backstories straight out of a Hollywood script. A few have even become available on the brokerage market, offering buyers a chance to invest in a piece of 007 history.

Here are nine of the most recognizable.

‘Delos’ (ex ‘Aurora’) in ‘From Russia With Love’

As well as starring as Spectre headquarters in 1963’s From Russia with Love , which was Sean Connery’s second role as 007, the 293-foot Delos inspired, of all things, “The Love Boat,” according to current owner Christopher Wilson. After falling into a state of disrepair, the German-built cruise ship was snapped up by Wilson, a former tech-entrepreneur in 2008 when he found it listed for sale on Craigslist. Wilson is now 15 years into an extensive restoration project and hopes to convert the historic vessel into a museum and boutique hotel.

‘Kingdom 5KR’ (ex ‘Nabila’) in ‘Never Say Never Again’

Originally built for Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi by Benetti in 1980, Never Say Never Again ’s fictional MY Flying Saucer has a Hollywood backstory of its own. After its turn alongside Sean Connery in the 1983 movie, the Sultan of Brunei seized the boat and sold it to Donald Trump and it became Trump Princess . In 1991, another Saudi billionaire businessman, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, took ownership. He renamed it Kingdom 5KR and keeps the boat almost permanently based in Antibes on the Côte d’Azur.

‘Trafalgar’ (ex ‘Moonmaiden II’) in ‘The Living Daylights’

In the pre-title sequence of 1987’s The Living Daylights , Timothy Dalton smolders on-screen in his first outing as the gentlemen spy, quite literally, as he parachutes onto the aft deck of Moonmaiden II while on fire. Sure, there are easier ways to board a yacht, but when does 007 ever play it safe? Now known as Trafalgar , this classic canoe stern yacht from the 70s is currently looking for a new owner via Ocean Independence with an asking price of $2,500,000.

Glastron GT-150 in ‘Live and Let Die’

The 1972 Glastron GT-150 used in Roger Moore’s chase scene in Live and Let Die was probably 007’s most action-packed water run. It involved ten minutes of running at speed through the backwaters of the Louisiana Bayou, jumping bridges and eventually seeing Bond blowing up his nemesis’ boat, all in the name of Her Majesty. As it turns out, 26 Glastrons were used in the filming, and nine were GT-150s—presumably to replace ones that were trashed during the action scenes.

Riva Aquarama in ‘Goldeneye’

In 1995’s Goldeneye , Pierce Brosnan announced his arrival as 007 in typical Bond style as he sped out of Monaco’s Port Hercules on a stylish Riva Aquarama towards a tri-deck motoryacht at anchor. Cast for that part was the 142-foot Northern Cross , launched in 1991 from Sweden’s Marinteknik Verkstads. Fun fact: while Brosnan went on to appear in three more films, the glitzy Mediterranean principality hasn’t appeared in a Bond movie since.

‘Soufrière’ in ‘Casino Royale’

Casino Royale heralded the start of a new era for the film franchise. Not only was the 2006 release the first time Daniel Craig’s gritty portrayal of the character graced the screen, but the film also marked a transition away from white boats: who can forget that classic scene where Bond glided into Venice with Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) on the 54-foot Soufrière from British boatbuilder Spirit Yachts. The vessel is currently on the market with Berthon International for $534,000.

‘Casino Royale’ in ‘Casino Royale’

While Bond navigated the Grand Canal on Soufrière , nemesis Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) had set up a floating lair on a slick 108-foot Sunseeker Predator named Casino Royale . With top speeds of 45 knots, this sporty vessel is built for quick escapes — or, more realistically, nipping between Saint Tropez and Monaco for day trips during summer. A foredeck Jacuzzi and garage brimming with toys have made the boat a favorite. It is currently for charter by AeroVanti in Florida.

‘Aria 1’ (ex ‘Regina’) in ‘Skyfall’

Continuing his penchant for timeless sailing yachts, Craig sails towards near-certain death — yet again — with Severine (Bérénice Marlohe) in 2012’s Skyfall . The fictional Chimera was played by Regina , a 183.1-foot schooner built by Turkey’s Pruva in 2011. The gulet-style boat was a popular charter vessel until its sale in 2018. Under new ownership and now called Aria 1 , it is currently based in Greece.

Spirit 46 in ‘No Time to Die’

Like any experienced yacht owner, Craig’s 007 understands that, when you find a yacht builder you like, you stick with it. Trading up in 2021’s No Time to Die , Bond’s companion to his idyllic Caribbean retirement is a Spirit 46, again from Spirit Yachts. Yet, similar to its owner, this model’s competitive edge is always simmering just beneath the surface and the sleek-46-foot sailing yacht has proven performance credentials in regatta racing.

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The Most Extraordinary Boats from James Bond Movies

By Lauren Jade Hill

As the news broke that the sailing yacht ‘Regina’ from the James Bond movie Skyfall was on sale, we began to look back at the long line of breath-taking yachts that have graced the screen in these iconic movies. While Regina captured audiences in scenes with Daniel Craig, the opening sequence of The World is Not Enough , sees Pierce Brosnan in a high-speed chase down the River Thames in the Sunseeker Superhawk 34. And this is just the beginning; here’s our selection of the most extraordinary boats to have appeared alongside 007.

Regina © Engel & Völkers

Having seen the sailing yacht glide through the azure waters off of Turkey in Skyfall , many movie goers would have inevitably dreamed of owning Regina themselves; now this dream can become a reality. After being available for charter since the movie’s release in 2012, the sailing yacht is now being sold for $9.4m by Engel & Völkers Yachting . The elegant 184-foot yacht has a maximum speed of 12 knots, with six cabins affording ample space for 12 people, and outstanding amenities, including a jet ski.

Glaston Carlson CV23HT

In 1979, it was Roger Moore who starred as James Bond in Moonraker , and who sped along the Amazon River in the Glaston Carlson CV23HT speedboat with the enemy in hot pursuit. The hard-top model was one of only 300 to be made, of which only three were given its distinctive silver metal-flake finish. The scene comes to a dramatic close as James Bond manages to escape over Iguazu Falls.

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Lotus Esprit Turbo Sub

In the 1977 James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me , Roger Moore was behind the wheel of the Lotus Esprit S1, a sports car that transformed into a submarine when it was submerged in water. The amphibious car featured cement spraying cannons, fins and a periscope for making underwater escapes, and the capability to fire missiles.

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In the 2006 James Bond movie Casino Royale , Daniel Craig sails into Venice on the Spirit 54 , a classic British yacht that’s celebrated for its elegance; the 54-foot boat was handcrafted in Suffolk, incorporating mahogany topsides and teak decks. By being featured in these James Bond scenes, the yacht not only shot to international fame, it also became the first sailing yacht to travel along the Grand Canal is around 300 years.

Glaston GT150

Live and Let Die was the 007 movie that featured the scene considered to be one of the most dramatic boat chases in the history of James Bond, in which Roger Moore flies through Louisiana with a 110-foot leap through the air. While a number of boats were used to film this scene, the model has become a cult classic as a result.

Find out more about the sale of Regina by going over to the Engel & Völkers Yachting site.

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James Bond Movies Yachts and Boats

Yachts and Boats Used in James Bond movies: A Comprehensive Guide

The James Bond film franchise is one of the most successful in history. The movies have grossed over 7 billion dollars globally and show no signs of slowing down. One thing that makes the movies so popular is the stunning locations and luxurious lifestyle on display. This is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the scenes involving yachts and boats.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the yachts and boats used in James Bond movies. We will examine their features, how they were used in the movies, and what made them so special. So, whether you are a fan of the movies or just enjoy luxury sailing yachts, read on for the ultimate guide to James Bond yachts and boats!

The Boats of James Bond

Since the release of the first James Bond film in 1962, the iconic spy has been known for his taste in luxury cars. But in recent years, Bond has been shown getting around in boats just as often as in cars. In fact, some of the most memorable scenes in recent Bond films have taken place on the water.

So what kind of boats does Bond prefer? We'll take a comprehensive look at all the boats featured in the James Bond films, from the very first film to the most recent. We'll discuss the different types of boats Bond has been shown using, as well as the different purposes they've served.

Why do Yachts and Boats play such an important role in James Bond movies?

So why do yachts and boats play such an important role in James Bond movies? There are a variety of reasons, but the most important ones are the settings they provide, their connection to wealth and power, and their utility in escape and transportation. The settings that yachts and boats provide are important for several reasons. First, they tend to be very glamorous, which is essential for a franchise like Bond that relies heavily on style and visuals. Additionally, yachts and boats often take place in exotic locations, which helps to create a sense of adventure and excitement. Finally, the close quarters of a yacht or boat can create a tense atmosphere, which is perfect for action-packed set pieces.

The connection between yachts and boats with wealth and power is also significant. In many ways, Bond is the ultimate fantasy of wealth and power, so it makes sense that his enemies would often be associated with lavish lifestyle items like yachts and boats. This connection can also be seen in the way that yachts and boats are often used as a means of escape for Bond and his allies. In these instances, the yacht or boat represents not only wealth and power but also freedom from danger.

The different types of yachts and boats used in James Bond movies

The James Bond movies have featured some of the most iconic yachts in film history. From the elegant sailing yacht named the White Cloud in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" to the luxurious motor yacht named the Disco Volante in "Thunderball", the Bond films have never lacked in maritime excitement.

So what kind of boats does Bond prefer?  We'll take a comprehensive look at all the boats featured in the James Bond films, from the very first film to the most recent. We'll discuss the different types of boats Bond has been shown using and the different purposes they've served.

Let's start by listing some of the most important boats and yachts featured in James Bond movies organized chronologically.

The complete list of yachts, sailing yachts, and boats used in James Bond movies.

1962 Dr. No  - M/Y Lyman Islander

1963 From Russia With Love  - M/Y Delos

1964 Goldfinger  - No distinctive yacht

1965 Thunderball  - Disco Volante (Flying Fish), Buehler Turbocraft , Catamaran Tropic Rover

1967 You Only Live Twice  - Modernized A Class Overseas Patrol Submarine, 

1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Service  - S/Y White Cloud?

1971 Diamonds Are Forever  - Mountbatten Class SR.N4 Hovercraft Ferry Princess Margaret, 

1973 Live and Let Die  - Glastron GT-150

1974 The Man with the Golden Gun  - Ocean Liner RMS Queen Elizabeth, Chinese Junk, Hydrofoil Ferry  Flying Sandpiper,

1977 The Spy Who Loved Me  - Specialized Lotus Esprit S1 Sportscar/Submarine "Wet Nellie", Intermarine Cigarette 37

1978 Never Say Never Again  - 281-foot (85.65-meter) Benetti Nibla

1979 Moonraker  - Glastron CV23HT hydrofoil boat

1981 For Your Eyes Only  - MI6 Intelligence Surveillance Ship

1983 Octopussy  - Alligator Boat

1985 A View to a Kill  - Glastron Carlson C-537

1987 The Living Daylights  -

1989 Licence to Kill  - SS Wavekrest

1995 GoldenEye  - 142-foot (43.25-meter) Northern Cross by Marinteknik Verkstads

1997 Tomorrow Never Dies  - Stealth ship

1999 The World is Not Enough  - Sunseeker Superhawk 34

2002 Die Another Day  - Sunseeker Superhawk 48

2006 Casino Royale  - SUNSEEKER PREDATOR 108, Spirit 54, Sunseeker XS 2000

2008 Quantum of Solace  - Sunseeker Sovereign 17, Sunseeker Superhawk 43

2012 SkyFall  - 184-footer (56-meter) S/Y Regina

2015 Spectre  - Unidentified speedboat

2021 No Time to Die  - Spirit 46

This article aims to review the yachts used in some of the James Bond movies. We will be adding more information over time, so keep an eye on this page for updates. Explore the luxurious world of James Bond's sea vessels! 

1962 - dr. no - lyman islander.

The Lyman Islander is a boat that James Bond and Honey Ryder used to escape from Crab Key. The boat has a very run-down appearance, with paint peeling off the wood and a shattered windscreen. It soon runs out of fuel. Bond and Honey eventually sail the boat to Jamaica, and she ends up among the debris littering the island's waters.

The Lyman Islander is a timeless classic. Designed by Theodore A. Lyman in 1909, it is a wooden-hulled motorboat that is renowned for its quality construction and high-performance cruising speed. Built in the Lyman Boat Works of Michigan, the Islander was launched in 1910. It quickly became a favorite among boaters due to its ease of use, quality craftsmanship, and affordable pricing. Its popularity quickly spread beyond its original lake and river fishing market, and the boat soon grew in popularity as a pleasure craft. 

At the time, Theodore Lyman was a pioneer in developing quality boat-building techniques, and the quality of his boats was unequaled. He crafted the Islander from select woods such as white oak, mahogany, and butternut to ensure superior strength, flexibility, and seaworthiness. To finish his boats, Lyman applied multiple coats of varnish, painting, and sealing. The result was a virtually leakproof boat that could handle years of use without needing too much maintenance.

1963 - From Russia With Love - Fairey Huntress and the Fairey Huntsman motorboats.

From Russia with Love  is the second James Bond movie, featuring Sean Connery as the iconic character. Although most of the non-studio scenes were filmed in Turkey, the famous boat chase sequence was actually filmed in Scotland.

The 'MV Aurora', which served as the floating headquarters for the terrorist organization SPECTRE in the film, was initially named 'Wappen von Hamburg' when it was built by the German Blohm & Voss company in 1955. It was later sold to Greece and renamed several times before being christened 'Aurora' in 2009. Its IMO number is 5088227.

M/Y Aurora was built by the Blohm & Voss Shipyard in 1955 and was originally designed as a luxury 75m, diesel-powered motor yacht. Built for one of the owners of an Italian motorcar manufacturer, she has been owned by various high-profile individuals and organizations over her lifetime.

When Aurora was launched, she was fitted with 'state of the art' engineering and had a top speed of 20 knots. She was originally configured to accommodate up to 22 guests in 11 luxurious cabins, as well as staff accommodation, a bar and entertainment lounge, a games room, and a gym.

After active service in the Mediterranean Sea, Aurora underwent an extensive 18-month full refit to make her appropriate for the 21st century. During the refit, her length was increased by 8.7m, her beam was stretched to 13.93m, and her gross weight jumped by 40%.

It was said that M/Y Aurora is currently located in Sochi, Russia. As of 2020, it is reported to be used as a luxury hotel, private club, and business center.

M/Y Aurora, history of her name.

1955–1960: Wappen von Hamburg

1960–1967: Delos

1967–1970: Polar Star

1970–1972: Pacific Star

1972–1977: Xanadu

1984–1991: Expex

1991–2009: Faithful

2009–present: Aurora

M/Y Aurora Owners

1955–1960: HADAG

1960–1967: Nomikos Line

1967–1970: West Tour

1972–1974: Xanadu Cruises

1974–1982: J. Eisenberg

1982–1984: Pan Aleutian Seafoods

1984–1985: EXPEX

1985–1991: Xanadu, Inc

1991–1998: Friend Ships

2005–present: Chris Willson

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Notable Yachts in James Bond Movies

The films depicting the dangerous life and adventures of international spy James Bond are known for showcasing all kinds of unique vehicles including high-end cars and luxury yachts. Cars from brands like Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, and Bentley often take center stage in the 007 films. However, performance boats and stunning yachts have also been given time to shine.

With much of the action taking place in the world-renowned paradises of the world including the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, the opulent yachting lifestyle enjoyed by the world’s elite has often been depicted. The recent James Bond films starring Daniel Craig have featured some of the most memorable vessels in the franchise. Here are three of the most notable yachts in James Bond movies.

Previously named the Regina , this 56-meter sailing yacht features in a particularly tense scene between Bond and Bond girl Severine. The short-lived couple sail on the yacht to a deserted island off the coast of Macau owned by villain and cyber-terrorist Raoul Silva, which would, unfortunately, become the place of Severine’s death. An elegantly styled neo-classic steel schooner, the Aria I was launched by Spanish yacht builder Med Yachts in 2011. Her 5 staterooms accommodate up to 12 guests, while her vast deck spaces allow for easy outdoor entertainment. The Aria I is available for charter starting from $73,000 per week.

Casino Royale

This 54-foot wooden sailing yacht was custom built by British contemporary wood yacht builders Spirit Yachts for the 2006 film. James Bond sails this vessel through the canals of Venice with mysterious Bond girl Vesper Lynd. Designed with the ability to be de-masted in order to go under the city’s numerous bridges, the Spirit was the first sailing yacht to go up the Grand Canal in 300 years. 1 Mahogany topsides and teak decks are the finishing touches to the vessel which features two double cabins, a spacious living area, and well-equipped galley. 

“Bond is obviously famous for his taste in classic cars like the Aston Martin, so the production team was looking for a quality build. That’s why they came to Spirit. Every yacht in the Spirit portfolio is entirely crafted in wood, so they ooze quality and classic elegance. It was a great opportunity to showcase British craftsmanship.” – Nigel Stuart, Managing Director of Spirit Yachts 2

In the movie, Bond and Vesper cruise through Venice in a rare moment of simple relaxation for the couple. The international spy casually steers the ship, while his Bond girl of the moment sits on the deck and takes pictures of the beautiful city. Unfortunately, the city would become the place of Vesper’s death. Perhaps, Bond girls should avoid James Bond yachts. The audience will continue to enjoy the yachts in James Bond movies.

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Take A Closer Look At Bond’s Spirit Yacht

The second spirit yacht to appear in a 007 film.

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It all started when a Spirit 54 yacht was chosen for Bond to sail in Casino Royale . Handmade by British boatbuilders, Spirit Yachts, the Spirit 54 was used for Bond and Vesper’s memorable arrival in Venice before the film’s dramatic climax.

Sean McMillan, Spirit Yachts CEO and Head of Design, tells us how their 007 story continued when a call came in from the No Time To Die production team. The crew were looking for the right vessel for Bond to enjoy as part of his life away from active service in the tranquility of Jamaica. Together they settled on a Spirit 46 sailing yacht.

Sean tells us, “The Spirit 46 is one of the original Spirit Yachts designs and is an example of the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into each of our yachts. It suits the Bond character very well because of the combination of beauty and practicality.

Inspired by the elegant sailing yachts of the 1930s, the Spirit 46 has a modern classic design with long overhangs, flush decks and an elegant profile. Capable of up to 18 knots speed, the vessel looks good on the water and has the sailing performance of a regatta racing yacht. The day sailing yacht will take you on short trips or around the world at a moment’s notice – making it the perfect boat for Bond.

The James Bond films are a mainstay of British culture and we are honoured to be continuing our partnership with such an iconic brand.”

Each Spirit yacht is built to order by a team of world-class craftsmen and women in the company’s waterside headquarters in Suffolk, UK. Every vessel is tailored to suit its owner’s criteria, making each one completely unique.

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Spirit Yachts’ brand partnership with EON Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM), and Universal Pictures International on the James Bond films began when a Spirit 54 was chosen to feature in the 2006 film Casino Royale .

This year, Spirit Yachts returns to the big screen alongside 007 in the 25th Bond film, No Time To Die .

Casino Royale :

The scene portraying Daniel Craig and Eva Green cruising into Venice onboard a Spirit 54 is now world famous. Having been handcrafted by Spirit Yachts’ skilled team of boat-builders in Suffolk, the yacht (a 54 foot design named Spirit) was shipped to the Bahamas. From there, Spirit Yachts sailed her to Puerto Rico and through the British Virgin Islands for filming. After shooting scenes in the Caribbean, the yacht was shipped to Croatia and sailed on to Venice. During filming in Venice, the yacht’s rig was taken in and out a total of 10 times to fit under multiple canal bridges. She was the first sailing yacht to go up the Grand Canal in 300 years.

Watch the yacht in action here.

Image credits: CASINO ROYALE © 2006 Danjaq, LLC & United Artists Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

No Time To Die :

A Spirit 46 features in the James Bond film No Time To Die . Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica, where a Spirit 46 sailing yacht is featured.

Spirit Yachts CEO and Head of Design Sean McMillan commented, “ The James Bond films are a mainstay of British culture and we are honoured to be continuing our partnership with such an iconic brand.”

Sean McMillan continued, “The Spirit 46 is one of the original Spirit Yachts designs and is an example of the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into every Spirit yacht. I think the yacht suits the Bond character very well because of the combination of beauty and practicality.”

Image & video credits: NO TIME TO DIE © 2021 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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The first behind the scenes images of the modern classic Spirit 46 sailing yacht set to star in the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die have been revealed.

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The 14 metre sailing yacht features in the film, which catches up with Bond following his departure from active service. Instead, he is enjoying retirement in Jamaica on board his Spirit 46 sailing yacht.

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Built by UK yard Spirit Yachts, the Spirit 46 is characterised by long overhangs and flush decks, can reach 18 knots underway and handles with the performance of a regatta racing yacht, the builder said.

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The appearance of the yacht continues a long-running partnership between the Bond franchise and Spirit Yachts which began in the 2006 film Casino Royale . In Daniel Craig’s inaugural outing as the British spy, a 16.5 metre Spirit 54 is seen cruising into Venice with James Bond and Vesper Lynd on board.

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"The James Bond films are a mainstay of British culture and we are honoured to be continuing our partnership with such an iconic brand,” said Spirit Yachts chief executive and head of design Sean McMillan. “The Spirit 46, he added, is “one of the original Spirit Yachts designs”.

“I think the yacht suits the Bond character very well because of the combination of beauty and practicality,” he added.

No Time to Die will be released in UK cinemas on September 30 and in the US on October 8.

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