The World Superyacht Awards recognizes every year the remarkable innovation demanded by the design, engineering and construction of the world’s finest luxury yachts. Attended by the elite of the superyacht world, owners and industry leaders will come together to unveil the finest superyachts launched throughout last year 2015.

The finalists of the World Superyacht Awards 2016 have been announced and Arcadia Yachts with its Arcadia 115 M/Y Tortoise – 35mt length – is running for the semi-displacement or planning three deck motor yachts of 30m-41.9m category.

The Arcadia 115 Tortoise offers a delightful surprise with her combination of efficiency, on board living spaces and performance. ‘Tortoise’ was built and delivered in 2015. This vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the result of specific expectations and requests  of her owner perfectly interpreted by the shipyard.

A comfortable eco and quiet yacht
Tortoise was meant to sail in the Med and accommodate the owner’s large family. Due to the intense use of the yacht, it was crucial to experience very low consumptions – one of the key facts of every Arcadia yacht – and capability to sail at night. The Arcadia’s “green” approach reflects in everything at the yard. This is a lifestyle that Arcadia Yachts has managed to bring into the nautical sector. An “ecological idea” which translates into eco-friendly solutions, that reduces consumption and environmental impact. To enjoy the sea in a more free and responsible way.
Arcadia Yachts is worldwide know for its Ecotech approach – thus the most advanced technological research and the best Italian creativity together so to generate innovative and efficient solutions which define a new “sustainable” frontier in yachting.
Promoting Functional Design with a distinct personal touch, to better integrate shapes and components and reach the highest eco-friendly performance.
Use of Double Glazed Solar Panels integrated within the superstructure – this feature ensures maximum comfort while recharging the batteries and powering all utilities and services on-board. This is the only way to reduce the use of generators;

A masterpiece of style
Tortoise was meant to be “unique”. Different from the previous three units of model Arcadia 115 built. The choice of the grey color combined with the “torquoise” exterior fabrics made her as unique as it could be.
More infos on Tortoise
Tortoise’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, including a master suite, 3 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Extremely stylish, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout her living areas to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. Tortoise’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal yacht for socializing and entertaining with family and friends. Built with GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she features a very comfortable navigation. Tortoise is capable of 18 knots flat out, with a cruising speed of 16 knots.

ARCADIA YACHTS

ECOTHINK – A “green” approach reflects in everything we do, in our everyday life, at work and when making big decisions. This is a lifestyle that Arcadia Yachts has managed to bring into the nautical sector through an idea that has combined together functional design and “ethical sense”, appreciation and respect for the environment. An “ecological idea” which translates into eco-friendly solutions, that reduces consumption and environmental impact. To enjoy the sea in a more free and responsible way. Because the future of yachting is a little greener every day.
ECOTECH – The most advanced technological research and the best Italian creativity to generate innovative and efficient solutions which define a new “sustainable” frontier in yachting:

  • FUNCTIONAL DESIGN with a distinct personal touch, to better integrate shapes and components and reach the highest eco-friendly performance;
  • Double glazing PANELS integrated within the superstructure. This feature ensures maximum comfort whilst recharging the batteries and powering all utilities and services on-board. This is the only way to reduce the use of generators;
  • HYDRODYNAMIC EFFICIENCY of the semi-displacement hull which requires limited engine power, guaranteeing low consumption, emissions and maintenance costs;
  • SOPHISTICATED SYSTEMS which provide waste water treatment to avoid pollution;
  • Optional HYBRID PROPULSION to sail up to 8 knots with “zero emissions” in absolute silence;
  • ARCADIA ASSEMBLING SYSTEM which minimises the waste materials during the building stage, the use of paints, and helps reduce construction times.

THE SHIPYARD – Shipyard is located in the heart of the Mediterranean: a 36.000m2 facility where craftsmanship, modern technologies, attention to detail and the surrounding environment are perfectly blended together.
THE FLEET – A series of fibreglass yachts ranging from 55 to 115 feet, with new plans to increase the size from 145 feet up to 180 in steel/aluminum.
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