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MEGAYACHT DINNER CRUISE (7 Pm – 10:30 Pm)

AED  249.00

AED 199   5* Food + Cruise + Soft Drinks (3-10 Years) 

AED 249   5* Food + Cruise + Soft Drinks (ADULTS) 

AED 349   5* Food + Cruise + Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks 

AED 499  VIP (Reserved Seating, Bubbly, UNLIMITED Premium Drinks)  

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Embark on a Luxurious Dubai Escape: Dinner Cruise with Panoramic Views

<3 Cruising beneath the glittering Dubai skyline, indulging in a world-class international buffet with live cooking stations, and sipping unlimited premium drinks as the city lights dance on the water. This is the unforgettable experience awaiting you on this vibrant dinner cruise.

• Duration:  Daily from 7pm to 10:30pm.
• International buffet with live cooking, BBQ, canapés, Asian & Western cuisine, salads, and desserts.
• Unlimited selection of premium drinks.
• Cruise along the Dubai Marina with views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis The Palm (subject to weather conditions).
• Multiple entertainment zones.
• Boarding starts at 6:45pm and ends at 7:30pm at Pier 7, Dubai Marina Mall.
• Disembarkation at Pier 7, Dubai Marina Mall at 10:30pm.

Ready to create unforgettable memories? Book your spot on this captivating dinner cruise and experience the magic of Dubai from a whole new perspective.

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Some of the best luxury yacht charters in Dubai Yachts include EVA 80 ft, Kami 53ft, Luna 50 ft, Mia 42ft. 

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The cost for a 2hrs yacht cruise in Dubai starts from AED 1600 for 2 hours, all including – unlimited chilled water supply, soft drinks/beverages. 

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Yes, you can book a luxury yacht in Dubai for overnight stays. Our luxury yachts are equipped with cabins with comfy beds, and top-notch luxury amenities to make your overnight stay more comfortable.

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Dubai is a magnificent city, that has managed to employ almost every aspect of its surrounding as a major attractions. The architecturally stunning city has taken the vast expanse of Persian gulf along its coastline and made itself a home to some of the world’s finest yachts. With three major water bodies namely Dubai Coastline, Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek, the city has fleets of wonderful and luxurious yacht. From personal charter to group sightseeing tours, Dubai Yachts leave no stone unturned. Discovering Dubai from the deck of a luxurious yacht is not just a mesmerizingly beautiful experience but it lends you new perspective as well. Here's all you need to know before taking a Yacht ride in Dubai.

Top 7 Yacht Cruises in Dubai

1 marina dinner cruise with live music, dinner cruise.

Be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring vistas of the Marina Promenade as you indulge in a lavish buffet showcasing an extensive selection of continental and exotic delicacies meticulously crafted by a prestigious hotel. Embark on a magnificent journey aboard a 5-star cruise boat that seamlessly combines the pleasures of exquisite dining and captivating sightseeing. Set sail across the azure coastal waters of Dubai, immersing yourself in the legendary Dubai Marina during this 90-minute cruise. Indulge in a truly elegant dining experience as you savor the delights of a delectable five-star international buffet, expertly catered by the renowned Radisson Blu.

• Indulge in a sophisticated culinary experience as you partake in the irresistible offerings of a five-star international buffet meticulously curated by the esteemed Radisson Blu.
• Relish in the enchanting ambiance of romantic melodies while being captivated by the awe-inspiring Dubai skyline, accentuated by a stunning sunset as its backdrop.
• Experience the breathtaking views of New Dubai as you sail by famous landmarks that hug the Gulf, taking in the beauty of the city along the way.
• Boarding at 8 PM
• Cruise from 8:30 PM to 10 PM

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2 Super Yacht Luxury Tour

Sightseeing cruise with optional meals.

Cruise across the deep blue, breathtakingly beautiful waters of Persian Gulf, while the equally beautiful Dubai sky and Dubai ‘s magnificent skyline keeps you company. This particular yacht tour of Dubai is the perfect mix of leisure, luxury and lots of fun. With an onboard swimming pool and a chill lounge, be assured that your entertainment quotient will always be high. On top it, some of the city’s most popular sights such as the Blue Water Islands, the Palm Islands, and the Atlantis will be part of your route. Take in the vast expanse of Dubai’s awe-strikingly handsome skyline as the salty winds teases your hair and the sun reflects in the water beneath you. Trust us, the yacht cruises in Dubai are a surreal must have experience.

• Super Yacht Sightseeing cruise entails a round trip from the JBR Beach to the Atlantis Hotel and back..
• On your way to Atlantis, you will get a chance observe the Marina and to marvel Dubai’s very own man-made islands, the Blue Water Islands and the Palm Islands.
• You will be greeted with an complimentary soft beverage.
• Multiple entertainment deck includes a swimming pool and a chill lounge.
• Optional buffet breakfast/lunch/dinner.
• Cruises are 2 to 4 hours long
• Boarding timings are at 9 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM and 9 PM

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3 Lotus Mega Yacht

Fun - check, frolic - check, sightseeing - check, luxury -check, delicious food - check, views - check, a gala time - check. The Lotus Mega Yacht Dinner Cruise, is all inclusive sightseeing tour that cruises along the Persian Gulf, giving you a glimpse of the Palm Islands, Blue Water Island, Atlantis hotel, among other sights. Dubai, becomes even more spectacular vision during the night. Embroidered with the night lights, the city and its sights is an entirely mesmerising vision. Add in the reflection of the said lights in the water and the sight is enough to get you weak in the knees. Completed with an onboard swimming pool, Chill Lounge and Kids Cinema, the Lotus Mega Yacht keeps you entertained throughout your 2- 3 hour cruise. To keep the luxury part of the deal, professionals butlers will be on your beck and call, making sure that you are comfortable.

• Get onto the Lotus Mega Yacht for a breathtaking view of the Palm Islands and the Atlantis hotel.
• Cruise past the Dubai Marina and Blue Water Island in absolute comfort aboard the yacht.
• Indulge your culinary cravings with a diverse array of delicious cuisines served on the deck.
• Experience a sense of home as you discover various entertainment options and enjoy services provided by skilled butlers onboard.
• Cruise is 3 hours 30 minutes long
• Boarding at 7 PM
• Sailing at 7:30 PM

Boarding below Pier 7, Outside Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai

4 Luxury Mega Yacht Weekend Brunch Cruise

Brunch cruise.

With all the making of a perfect family getaway, the Luxury Mega Yacht Weekend Brunch Cruise is a great option for both Locals and tourists. Starting from the Pier 7 near Marina Mall, the yacht will cruise alongside the JBR beach, lending you great view of the Persian Gulf and some of the city’s most known landmarks. Equipped with an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, the Lotus Mega Yacht ensures you can unwin, while taking in all the wonderful views. In addition, the Kids Cinema allows the children onboard to have as much fun as the adults. A live DJ on the top deck make sure that you have the perfect background music for all your activities. Depending upon the package you chose, you will be offered a soft or alcoholic beverages. After a while, the buffet is set and that spread of a wide variety of local and international delectable dishes is a vision in itself. Making your cruise more perfect, live cooking stations for BBQ, sushi, salads and deserts are also strewn across the deck.

• Beginning at the Dubai Marina, the cruise will covers the sights such as the Palm, the Atlantis and most of Dubai’s skyline.
• The crew members with their five star hospitality, will ensure you and your family have a gala time.
• The Brunch served includes a spread of lip smacking dishes, along with live counters.
• A soft beverage or an alcoholic beverage depending upon the package selected.
• Fully equipped, the yacht has a swimming pool, Kids Cinema and Chill Lounge
• Fridays and Saturdays
• 12:30 PM to 4 PM

5 Ain Dubai House Boat Tour

Sightseeing cruise.

Head out on the Ain Dubai House Boat Tour for a mesmerizing firsthand encounter with the world's largest Ferris Wheel. Glide through the city's canals, soaking in the atmosphere while enjoying a pocket-friendly adventure. Whether it's a sunset tour or a moonlight excursion, the choice is yours. From a red-carpet welcome to witnessing Dubai's iconic buildings illuminated at night, every moment is crafted for an unforgettable experience. Feel the cool breeze on the open-air deck as Ain Dubai stands tall, creating memories impossible to overlook.

• Stay comfortable in the fully air-conditioned lower deck.
• Rely on an experienced captain and crew for a seamless journey.
• Ideal for Dubai visitors on a budget, especially families!
• Witness the world's largest Ferris Wheel, Ain Dubai, from the sea during sunset or at night.
• Daily at 6:30 PM
• The cruise lasts for 1 hour

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6 Ain Dubai House Boat Tour

Step aboard a luxurious Abra boat, where you'll be greeted by an exclusive captain and crew. Take a moment to relax and unwind with your loved ones as you gracefully sail on the waters, taking in the breathtaking sights of Dubai. Marvel at the icons of Dubai's architecture, from the impressive Dubai Harbour to the skyline of Marina. Don't forget to capture the beauty of Ain Dubai, the world's highest observatory wheel, with your phone camera. Be enchanted by the Madinat Jumeirah before concluding your cruise with the grandeur of the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis buildings, epitomizing Dubai's architectural beauty.

• Spend a fantastic 4 hours cruising and soak in the full glory of Dubai!
• You'll relish a fresh perspective of Dubai, catching sights like Ain Dubai – that towering observation wheel, along with Dubai Harbour, and more.
• No need to deal with noisy crowds; they'll keep it intimate with a small group of just 18 people on their private charter cruise.
• Just kick back and let the pro captain and crew pamper you.
• Each cruise is 4 hours long
• Daily at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM and 5 PM

Station P1 - Pontoon BA, Opposite Dubai Marriott Hotel & Suites - Dubai Marina, Dubai

7 Dubai New Year 2024 Fireworks Cruise

New year's eve cruise.

Make your New Year's Eve dreams come true by experiencing Dubai's iconic fireworks from the tranquility of the water, away from the hectic street crowds. You captain will guide you beneath the illuminated skyline to anchor at the perfect spot near Palm Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa. Get ready for fireworks show right before your eyes. Raise a toast and welcome the new year with your loved ones. Sip on delicious refreshments while basking in the dazzling spectacle overhead. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks to add an extra touch of celebration. We've got safety covered with life jackets, allowing you to relax and soak in the serene atmosphere, capturing Instagram-worthy moments against the scenic backdrop.

• Kick off the party with friends and family on board and treat your taste buds to some delightful refreshments.
• Soak in the beauty of Dubai's vibrant skyline, away from the hustle and bustle.
• Capture those unforgettable moments against the backdrop of iconic city landmarks—memories to cherish forever.
• The cruise lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes
• 10:30 PM onward on the 31st of December

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How To Select The Best Yacht Ride In Dubai ?

• Location - An important factors to consider before booking your tour, as it dictates the sights that you will cover during your ride. The most common locations for yacht tours Dubai are - Dubai Coastline, Dubai Marina, Dubai Creek.
• Time of the day - Dubai is charismatic all through the day. Since, tours run all day, you can opt for a cruise depending upon your itinerary and the view you're looking forward to - morning glory, twinking nights or the golden hour.
• Duration - Usual yacht cruises Dubai are for 2- 3 hours, however you can also charter a yacht for longer hours.
• Food - While a fun affair, food and beverages do come with a price. Select a cruise that includes/excludes food and beverages, depending upon your budget.
• Luxury - Yacht cruises Dubai have varying degrees of luxury, from onboard amenities to butlers. Dip your toes into the level of luxury that suits your budget.
• Vendors - Most important of all, everything from the route to hospitality depends on the vendors to a great degree. It is important to research and compare the price vs value for various vendors. We have shortlisted the best Yacht cruise vendors in Dubai below. Take a look and make an informed choice.

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Xclusive yachts.

Established in 2006, Xclusive Yacht Dubai is the only five star yacht charter company in the UAE. Set in the heart of Dubai Marina, the company operates from Dubai Marina Yacht Club and is known for their highly trained captains and crew. Xclusive yacht offers both luxurious sightseeing tours and charter services. Depending upon the package, an exclusive array of breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet is served on the decks. Completed with live cooking stations for BBQs, pastas and sushis the menu includes local and international cuisines. Known for its five-star hospitality including a red-carpet welcome, the company also avails complimentary luxury car transfers and complimentary service staff as per the package selected. Operating 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, Xclusive offers various add on services like live Dj, balloon and decorations, cake, watersports, photographer, Vip securities, meet and greet, among others.

Lotus Yachts

Known for beautiful yachts’ that amalgamates modern design and technology with luxury, grace and style, Lotus yacht Dubai is one of the favorite and most popular vendors in the city. The highest level of luxury and an keen eye for details is the signature style of the Lotus Yachts . Almost every yacht owned by Lotus is enriched with large decks, wide cabins, large salons, swimming pool, jacuzzi, cinema, music systems, luxe interiors, dance floor, and many other luxuries. Both sightseeing packages and the charter service packages are tailored as per the needs, comfort and luxury of the consumers. The said packages also includes scrumptious and amazingly delectable cuisine, both local and international. Apart from the aforementioned amenities there package may include adventure watersports such as jet skiing and trip down to the JBR beach through a shuttle. Extremely popular for large gathering, Lotus boasts itself as one of the finest yachts cruises for events, fancy parties as well as corporate events.

Gold's Yacht

With a huge fleet of yachts and boats at their disposal, the Gold’s Yacht boats to cater the need of every guests on its deck. The yacht service is popular for there professional staff that strive to give you a comfortable, fun and luxurious trip aboard. Equipped with all the modern amenities the Gold's Yacht offer basic sightseeing services and special charter services for several occasions such as a romantic yacht cruise, birthday parties, engagements, anniversaries, corporate events and fashion photo shoots. Accordingly, the company offers a fleet of waiters and hostesses, an onboard Dj with professional stereo music system, professional catering and cake services and decorations as per the occasion. In addition, watersports such as Jet Ski, the banana boat ride, yboarding, donut ride and other such rides are availed as per your selected package.

All You Need To Know About Dubai Yacht Cruise Rentals

The sight of Dubai becomes all the more magical, when you are cruising across the shimmering Persian gulf, along its coastline. This magic could be easily extended into your life in order to make your special events, exceptionally beautiful. Whether it’s a corporate event or a casual party, or something more personal such as wedding/engagement party or a birthday party, organising it on a Yacht cruise will always be a great idea. The city offers a number of vendors across the city who readily allow you to charter their yacht and other services for the same. Depending upon the yacht selected and the number of guests on board, the price points vary approximately between AED 800 - 1,100 per hour for around 15 guests to AED 2,200 - 3,200 per hour for an 40 guests. If you are planning to go grander yachts with the capacity of over 200 guest is also an option. Notably, the charter facilities are not limited to parties or events, you can charter a yachts for a solo or family filled deep sea fishing experience or just for a casual ride on beautiful day. A yacht ride in Dubai, is great for any season and for any reason, just contact any of the aforementioned vendors for acquiring a best bargain.

Hacks For A Perfect Dubai Yacht Cruise Experience

• The Barefoot rule - Most yachts requires you to roam the deck and the cabins bare feet. If shoes are allowed it is advisable to wear soft-soled “boat shoes” as the heels tend to dent the teak decks and the black soles are known to leave suffmaks.
• Dubai Yacht Cruise Dress Code - The passengers should opt for smart casuals, no bikini or over revealing clothes are allowed or accepted on the deck.
• Safety Briefings - Whether you are a regular or a first timer, pay attention to the safety briefings given by the crew. The instructions also includes information about lifejackets and liferafts, so pay special attention to the safety briefings.
• Respect the Crew - Known for their hospitality, the crew is often quite helpful, humble and respectful. One of the most important etiquette for a yacht cruise is to show respect for the crew and to treat them as you would treat your valued employees
• Children Onboard - Most yacht tours welcomes children open heartedly and have various activities planned to keep them entertained. Though the crew members would not double as babysitters, you will have to take care of them yourself.
• Best Time For A Yacht Cruise - The Dubai winters, from November to early march offers a good opportunity for exploring an yacht cruise under mild temperatures. Also, whether during season or off - season, the weekdays pose as the perfect time for Dubai yacht cruise deals.

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MY DUBAI CRUISES stands as a premiere service provider of luxury yacht rentals in Dubai, esteemed for delivering an exquisite blend of lavish amenities and comforts tailored to cater to your every need. At the heart of our commitment is a team of meticulously trained captains and crew members, each exclusively dedicated to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of every sea voyage, thus transforming your cruise into an unforgettable experience.  Our distinguished company boasts an extensive fleet, encompassing vessels ranging from 35 to 100 feet in length, ensuring a diverse array of options to suit your desires. Moreover, we proudly offer competitive pricing for boat rentals, granting you access to explore the magnificent views of the region.

Our selection of luxury yacht charters in Dubai encompasses a diverse array of sizes and capacities, enabling you to savor the picturesque coastlines in grand style. Within our Sea Master range, you'll find vessels spanning from 35 to 100 feet, each furnished with a number of cabins that align with their respective sizes. This ensures that you can easily reserve a yacht tailored to accommodate your specific number of guests. Additionally, we also offer the option of catamaran boats for those seeking an alternative experience at MY DUBAI CRUISES.

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Tech magnate missing after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily in 'violent storm'

A British tech magnate and several other people are missing after a luxury superyacht sank near Sicily’s main city, Palermo, during a violent storm, Italian officials and sources familiar with the matter told CNBC . At least one person was killed.

Mike Lynch, who was regularly described in U.K. media as “Britain’s Bill Gates,” was not among those rescued, said the sources, who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the situation. They added that Angela Bacares, Lynch’s wife, had been plucked from the waters off the Italian island.

Lynch was among six people who were unaccounted for, The Associated Press quoted Salvo Cocina of Sicily’s civil protection agency as saying. “They were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” he said. Cocina also confirmed that Bacares had survived.

Italy's coast guard said in a statement that the 184-foot sailboat, named the Bayesian, sank “due to a violent storm” off Palermo at around 5 a.m. local time (11 p.m. ET) with 22 people on board. Fifteen people were rescued, and six passengers were missing, it said.

American, British and Canadian citizens were among the missing, the statement said. The coast guard said in later statement that the ship’s cook had died. It did not give the cook's nationality.  

Karsten Borner, the captain of a ship that rescued the survivors, told reporters that there was a “strong hurricane gust, and we had to start the engine to keep the ship in an angled position,” according to Reuters.

He added that they had “watched the ship behind us not to touch them and we managed to keep the ship in position.” After the storm was over, he said, “we noticed that the ship behind us was gone.”

“Fifteen people inside. Four people were injured, three heavily injured, and we brought them to our ship, he said. “Then we communicated with the coast guard, and after some time, the coast guard came and later picked up injured people.”

One of the survivors, identified as Charlotte Emsley, 35, told the Italian news agency ANSA that she had momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter, Sofia, in the water but managed to retrieve her and hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were pulled to safety.

“I immediately hugged her again amid the fury of the waves. I held her tight, close to me, while the sea was stormy,” she said. “Many were screaming. Luckily, the lifeboat inflated, and 11 of us managed to get on it.”

The City Council of Bagheria said in a statement that a child of that age was being treated at a children’s hospital. It said that seven adults were taken to the emergency room but that “it seems that none are in serious conditions.” 

Lynch, 59, the missing tech entrepreneur, founded the enterprise software firm Autonomy and became the target of a protracted legal battle with Hewlett-Packard after the U.S. tech giant accused him of inflating the company’s value in an $11 billion sale. Extradited from Britain to the U.S. last year to stand trial, he was acquitted of fraud after a three-month trial.

Italy’s national fire department said in a statement that “divers, a motorboat and a helicopter” had been deployed to help with the search. The wreck was at a depth of around 165 feet, the statement said.  

Divers from the Sicilian city of Sassri and Naples, a city on the Italian mainland , were “arriving on site to search inside the sunken vessel,” it said. 

Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian has an aluminum hull and can carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Online sites list the luxury vessel for charter for up to 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week, the AP reported.

The boat left the Sicilian port of Milazzo on Wednesday and was last tracked east of Palermo on Sunday evening, with a navigation status of “at anchor,” according to the vessel tracking app Vesselfinder.

Fabio La Bianca, 40, took a picture of the boat at around 10 p.m. local time Sunday shortly after he closed his bar in nearby Santa Flavia. “Absurd tragedy tonight. I am lost for words,” he said Monday on Facebook.

Matteo Moschella is a London-based reporter for NBC News' Social Newsgathering team.

Henry Austin is a senior editor for NBC News Digital based in London.

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A Waterspout Was Seen When a Luxury Yacht Sank. What Is It?

Witnesses reported seeing the tornado-like phenomenon hit the Bayesian, a sailing yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.

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What caused the sinking on Monday of a sailing yacht carrying the British billionaire Mike Lynch and 21 other people off the coast of Sicily is still unknown. But some attention has focused on observations by witnesses, who described seeing a small tornado-like column known as a waterspout forming over the water during an abrupt and violent storm as the vessel sank.

Fifteen passengers on the 180-foot yacht, the Bayesian, escaped on a raft before being rescued by a neighboring cruise ship. The body of the ship’s cook was recovered on Monday and six people remain unaccounted for , including Mr. Lynch and his daughter Hannah, according to officials with Sicily’s civil protection agency.

Prosecutors in the nearby city of Termini Imerese have opened an inquiry into the cause of the sinking.

Here is what to know about waterspouts, a surprisingly common weather phenomenon that may have helped sink the luxury yacht.

What are waterspouts?

Waterspouts are columns of spinning air and moisture — similar to tornadoes over water, according to the National Weather Service .

While some form in fair weather, and are aptly called fair weather waterspouts, another more dangerous variety called tornadic waterspouts develops downward from a thunderstorm. These tornadic waterspouts can either form as regular tornadoes over land and move out to sea, or form in a storm already over a large body of water, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association .

Fair weather waterspouts are weak, often dissipate quickly and do not cause major damage, according to the agencies, but tornadic waterspouts are more often associated with high winds, dangerous and frequent lightning, and hail. The Italian authorities recorded strong winds and intense lightning activity at the time the yacht went down.

How common are waterspouts?

Experts say waterspouts may be more common than tornadoes, but because oceans are so vast, they are more difficult to track — and as difficult to predict.

“The Mediterranean is possibly one of the places where waterspouts are most likely around the world due to the warm ocean surface and a climate that is very susceptible to thunderstorms throughout the summer and autumn,” according to a statement by Peter Inness, a meteorologist at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Inness pointed to a 2022 study by scientists from University of Barcelona , which found that waterspouts occurred more frequently over warmer sea surfaces. The North Atlantic ocean has been unusually hot for over a year, repeatedly reaching record highs for the time of year , according to data from the oceanic association.

The International Centre for Waterspout Research on Monday said on X , the platform formerly known as Twitter, that it had confirmed 18 waterspouts near Italy in recent days, and several fishermen in the area of the accident told Italian media that they had witnessed a waterspout near the yacht.

What may have happened?

Karsten Börner, the captain of the nearby boat that rescued the 15 passengers, said in an interview that he saw the Bayesian about 490 feet away before the wind and lightning picked up.

While it was difficult to see what happened amid the storm, “my theory was that she was capsized first and then went down over the stern,” he said.

Towering over 237 feet tall, the Bayesian mast was one of the tallest aluminum masts in the world and it also had a special keel that could be raised or lowered, according to its manufacturer, Perini Navi. A keel is the downward-extending centerline underneath a boat that can help stabilize the vessel.

“In this case, having a tall aluminum mast would not make it the safest port to be in case of a storm,” said Andrea Ratti, associate professor of nautical design and architecture technology the Politecnico di Milano.

He added that “a lot of questions will remain until we have other elements at our disposal.”

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting.

Eve Sampson is a reporter covering international news and a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers. More about Eve Sampson

Superyacht sinks latest: Investigators reveal where bodies were found as probe looks at 'crew's responsibility'

Italian officials revealed at a news conference there could be "a question of manslaughter" as they opened a shipwreck investigation and said the probe is also looking at the "crew's responsibility".

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The six bodies that were recovered in the five-day rescue operation were found in the cabins on the left-hand side of the ship, prosecutors reveal. 

They were trying to hide there after the ship sunk and landed on its right-hand side (see 9.24am post).

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Prosecutors have confirmed that the captain of the Bayesian will undergo more questioning.

The yacht's captain James Cutfield has already been questioned for more than two hours by Italian prosecutors.

Prosecutors added that Mr Cutfield had been "extremely cooperative". 

They also indicated that British and American authorities are involved in the investigation.

"Well the inquiry is Italian... [but] yes, things are underway from the foreign judicial authorities."

The passengers who died were probably asleep, prosecutors said, and this is the reason they failed to escape. 

Officials suggested that "they were asleep whereas the others weren't".

We heard earlier that it was "clear people were trying to hide in cabins on the left hand side" as the ship landed on its right-hand side after it sank (see 9.24am post).

The first five bodies were found in the first cabin on left hand side and the final body was found in the third cabin.

The prosecutors' press conference is ongoing. 

Maritime director of western Sicily Rear Admiral Raffaele Macauda said that there is "no information so far that the yacht was wrongly placed" when it sank.

There was a "slight deviation of anchorage because of a piece of archaeology nearby", prosecutors added.

Questions on the weather at the time of the sinking have also been raised by journalists in the press conference.

The yacht had been hit by a downburst, according to Raffaele Cammarano, the prosecutor of this specific case.

He told the press conference "from the information we have, it is a downburst we are talking about".

Downbursts are powerful winds that descend from a thunderstorm and spread out quickly once they hit the ground.

He also added more details about the weather at the time of the sinking.

"Apart from extreme events which are being verified by the prosecutor, there was a great deal of visibility," the official said.

"And as you can see from the internet there was forecasts from midnight to 4am, winds of a strength of five from the north-west and the west and a storm alert.

"But there wasn't an alert of a tornado."

He added: "Given that the conditions were such, there wasn't anything to suggest there could be an extreme situation arising.

"There are vessels that can monitor, after all, these events and one would have thought that the captain had taken precautions."

 Autopsies on the victims "have not been done yet", prosecutors said.

They also said that they do not know the "specific" timeline of the investigation and said it depends on the owners of the yacht and maritime authorities. 

"After all, the wreck is 50 metres down," they said.

"Everything depends on the availability of the owners and the timeframe of the retrieval of the wreck and of course all that has to be submitted to the port authorities and in parallel of course there will be the inquiry results, and it's only really then that we will be able to authorise the operation.

"I can't say, like some experts who have already spoken on the subject [say] that it will be eight weeks.

"But the preliminary phase which we requested was to retrieve the wreck and after that we can proceed with the rest. 

"There are specialised companies after all who can proceed with getting up the fuel tanks, for example, first, so that's a priority for us because it has environmental knock-on effects and then we'll work out a proper timeframe - a plan with a timeframe."

Prosecutors are now taking questions from reporters who are gathered. 

One asked about the Bayesian crew's responsibilities considering all but one survived. 

Prosecutors said they were "concentrating on this particular aspect". 

They want to "discover how much they knew and to what extent all the people [passengers] were warned".

"Of course the question is understandable.

"We have tried to find out maximum information possible from the crew members or the survivors - all I would say is that the incident happened really, really suddenly.

"The inquiry will begin with the facts of the shipwreck - that is all I can say at the moment."

There is no legal obligation for the captain, crew and passengers to stay in Italy "but we expect them to cooperate fully in the investigation", prosecutors added.

"If we don't recover the wreck , it would be difficult to fully investigate the sinking," the Italian officials said.

It was "clear people were trying to hide in cabins on the left hand side", prosecutors said, as the ship landed on its right-hand side after it sank.

The bodies were found in the highest part of the ship, said Bentivoglio Fiandra from local fire rescue service.

The prosecutor said there "could be a question of manslaughter" in the sinking as it also opened a shipwreck investigation that is not aimed at any individual person.

Ambrogio Cartosio said the sinking could be caused by "behaviours that were not in order". 

He also said that investigators were not excluding other lines of enquiry.

But he added that " this is just, in fact, the beginning of an inquiry".

Prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio is outlining the details and timeline of the five-day rescue operation.

He also thanked the coastguard and the rescue crew who were "so professional and so courageous".

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