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CHARTER Lana
LANA
JOINS
CHARTER
GIANTS
Fresh from delivery to her owner, the
107m Lana is now available for charter
through Imperial, which now manages
two of the world’s largest charter yachts.
WORDS CLAIRE LIM
PHOTOS © IMPERIAL YACHTS
PHOTOGRAPHER JEFF BROWN / BREED MEDIA
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Longer than the Wembley Stadium football pitch, the 351ft Lana features a slender profile with straight lines that softly curve downwards at the stern The 8m-long swimming pool on the sun deck has its own heating system and is surrounded by teak decking and sunpads (see opening spread)
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he super elite now have another 100m-plus superyacht to supervisor, has carved out its niche among the world’s leading system and a gorgeous 8m-long outdoor pool with its own heating
consider for a safe, secluded holiday at sea following the brokerage houses over the past decade, with the Monaco-based system.
recent addition of the brand-new 107m Lana to Imperial’s company citing its eye for detail, first-class crew and 24/7 support The interior of the 12m-wide beach club is accessed through two
central agency charter fleet. among reasons for its growing list of loyal clients, which also includes sliding doors and includes a gym, two saloons with TVs, as well as
Imperial also manages the 136m Flying Fox, the world’s biggest owners of 106m and 82m superyachts. folding balconies on both sides. Further forward is the spa, which
charter yacht, and used its experience in handling owners, builders, crew “The past decade has prepared us for projects this big and beyond. features a Hammam, a dry massage room with a Gharieni massage
and charter guests of enormous builds to transform Lana from newly Every vessel and shipyard we work with is always different, which bed, and a dedicated spa manager to ensure each guest is advised of
delivered to charter ready in three weeks, an impressive achievement makes it interesting, while managing Flying Fox has raised our the most suitable treatments.
considering the scale of the streamline 3,900GT beauty with a 50ft beam. standards and broadened our knowledge and experience,” Stewart says. “The beach club is probably one of the best features on-board,”
“It was an exciting yet challenging project, and there were plenty of “Lana now ranks among the largest superyachts available and Stewart says. “It’s flooded with light and features plush furniture to
sleepless nights and long hours,” says Julia Stewart, Director of Imperial, already offers the highest levels of comfort, safety, service and security.” create a relaxing environment, while the spa offers a serene experience.”
praising the dedication of her team and the 30-plus crew of Lana. The lower deck also houses a 14m limo tender and 9m sports
“However, the result is absolutely worth it. Lana is the epitome of class.” SLEEK, SPORTY YET SPACIOUS tender by Italy’s Wooden Boats plus an extensive list of toys including
One of three 100m-plus superyachts built concurrently at the It seems unlikely when you see her sleek, horizontal lines, but Yamaha and Sea-Doo jetskis, Seabobs, paddleboards and dive gear.
Benetti shipyard in Livorno in recent years, Lana can carry up to 12 Lana has remarkable 2.7m-high ceilings throughout most guest areas, The yacht’s experienced Divemaster can organise dives for all levels,
guests and is currently available for charter in the west Mediterranean creating a feeling of enormous space or, as Stewart puts it, “an airy from experienced adults to children.
from €1.7 million (US$2 million) per week. This winter, she could and grand feeling”. “Lana hosts some of the most talented crew in the industry with
potentially venture to Asia via the Indian Ocean, “where we’re able to Typical features for a yacht of this size include a forward touch-and- a long list of skills,” Stewart says. “For those looking for adventure,
tailor the perfect itinerary”, Stewart says. go helipad, while highlights for guests include the stunning 120sqm there are brilliant watersports instructors and a Divemaster. If guests
Imperial, which was also the owner’s representative and build (1,300sqft) beach club and the sun deck featuring an incredible sound want to relax, there’s a yoga instructor, spa manager and a team
Lana is served by a 14m limo tender and 9m sports tender, while toys include jetskis, Seabobs, paddleboards and dive gear The large swim platform (above right) leads to the vast beach club (below), which spans the width of the yacht and makes the most of the drop-down sides
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Breakfast is served on the aft deck of the wheelhouse deck; Lana’s galley brigade is headed by three chefs with experience of fine dining from around the world Like most guest areas, the main-deck saloon features 2.7m-high ceilings, while other features include an 88-inch Samsung 4K QLED TV and James Loudspeaker sound system
offering a full range of soothing INDOOR ATTRACTIONS way to end the day and start the evening, unwinding with a drink in late-night movie as the 70sqm
treatments.” The AV sensations continue indoors, where the main-deck saloon hand for a fireside chat. cinema on the wheelhouse deck
The highlight of the sun features an 88-inch Samsung 4K QLED TV along with a state-of-the- When it’s dinner – or breakfast or lunch – guests are in for a treat, is one of the yacht’s signature
deck is the raised, heated art sound system engineered by US-based James Loudspeaker that as the galley brigade has three experienced chefs who have worked features. This enormous
swimming pool, elegantly ringed features six eight-inch speakers, a central speaker and a 12-inch at famous restaurants ashore. The team can customise a menu for any soundproof room includes
by teak and surrounded by Sunfire Subwoofer. Forward of the saloon is a full-beam formal dining palette and even host themed dinners, while Asia-based clients can be another 88in 4K QLED TV, a
sunbathing pads, while aft is area with an enormous table for up to 20 guests. reassured that their tastes will be catered to, wherever they charter the state-of-the-art entertainment
a covered 16-seat table for al- A grand piano is among the highlights of the sky lounge on the yacht. system and Sonus Faber
fresco dining. The sun deck is wheelhouse deck, while other indoor attractions include a spectacular “Above all, chartering a superyacht like Lana is about experiences Olympica sound system.
ideal for a pool party as there’s work of art by Italy’s Luce 5, which features two twisting ‘ribbons’ that and gastronomy is one of the most important aspects on the journey, Further along the
a great CAT (California Audio start in the foyer as legs for a crystal table and rise in the middle of the so the chefs are able to adapt the menu according to the tastes and wheelhouse deck is the
Technology) system including curved staircase all the way to the ceiling in the deck above. requirements of each guest,” Stewart says. secluded full-beam owner’s
eight speakers, two subwoofers “Lana is a unique superyacht with incredibly bespoke exterior and “Japanese, Thai and Chinese are some of our guests’ favourite suite, a 110sqm ‘apartment’
and amplifiers. There’s even interior spaces, with many ‘on-land’ features rarely seen on a yacht,” cuisines onboard, while our chefs are also experts in cooking with a huge bathroom and
a viewing deck above with Stewart says. Mediterranean food from Greek to French, as well as Peruvian and his and hers walk-in closets,
sofas, sunpads and bright-red Another unusual feature is on the exterior aft decks, where a large fusion.” creating what Stewart describes
cushions. coffee table features a central bioethanol fireplace to provide an ideal Before turning in after a big meal, it’s worth finding time for a as a “luxurious retreat” or
The spa on the lower deck features a Hammam (below), a dry massage room with a Gharieni bed, and a dedicated spa manager Forward of the saloon is the full-beam dining room (below) and the foyer (above right), where the ‘chandelier’ features 9m-long twisting ribbons that span two decks
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Like the saloon, the 750sqft soundproof cinema on the wheelhouse deck also has an 88-inch 4K QLED TV, but with a Sonus Faber Olympica sound system
“haven at sea”, a level above the seven VIP suites on the main deck.
It’s worth reiterating that all eight guest cabins have a ceiling
height of 2.7m, among the highest you’ll find on any charter yacht and
offering a true feeling of space and luxury for each guest.
Powered by a diesel electric propulsion system, Lana is also able
to travel great distances at a decent clip, with a top speed of 18.5
knots, a cruising speed of 16 and a 5,500nm range at 12 knots. And
she’s quickly proving a strong addition to Imperial’s CA charter fleet,
which grows more impressive by the year.
“Our fleet stands out on the charter market because of our
expertise and principles,” Stewart says, “and Lana is the highest
calibre of superyacht in her range.”
www.imperial-yachts.com
For charter enquiries, contact Julia Stewart, Director, Imperial:
j.stewart@imperial-yachts.com; +377 9798-3880
The full-beam owner’s suite (below) on the wheelhouse deck is the pick of the accommodation, yet all seven VIP suites (above right) on the main deck also feature 2.7m-high ceilings
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