my 2 ladies yacht

46.3 m – 151′ 11″

8.60 m – 28′ 3″

2.80 m – 9′ 2″

Shaft lines

Main engines

4,500 nm (at approximately 12 kn)

Mulder Design

Studio Spadolini

Italian know-how

in two master suite. 

Nothing was left to chance by the architect Tommaso Spadolini . 

The main exposed staircase, steel, ebony and marble, which run through all of the bridges is one of the distinguishing elements that completes the contemporary style developed and conceived for this motor yacht that marks an achievement for its simple use, comfort and aesthetic beauty. 

Param Jamuna IV

CABINS: 6 | GUESTS: 12 | CREW: 10

Launched in 2012, 2 Ladies superyacht offers all the amenities you would expect from a great charter yacht – and more! This 152' steel displacement yacht was created by collaboration between Mulder Design, Studio Spadolini and Rossinavi and wows with a high volume, sophisticated interior and high quality finish.

2 Ladies yacht was designed for worldwide cruising in all weathers and has a range of over 4,500 nautical miles. Full Lloyd’s classification makes sure that each trip will be made at the highest level of safety, whereas Naiad zero speed stabilizers ensure smooth anchoring at all times.

Three decks offer lots of gathering areas on board 2 Ladies yacht: From the main deck with large dining area for up to 12 persons to the wheel house deck with a comfy seating area aft with coffee tables and a generous seating & sunbathing area on the fore deck to the fully equipped fly bridge with sun loungers, sunbathing area, Jacuzzi, bar, & BBQ – you are spoilt for choice!

All decks of 2 Ladies superyacht can be accessed via a glass elevator, which is embedded in the exposed staircase, and represents the centerpiece of this imposing yacht; the elevator is also suitable for wheel chairs (maximum width 23 inches).

The staircase is made from ebony and steel, whereas the steps are made from travertine marble, treated to resemble orange peel. The marble‘s porosity was enhanced so that the light flushes the structure; thus the steps are illuminated in a warm, non-offensive to the eye way.

2 Ladies’ contemporary, minimalist interior, designed by Studio Spadolini, features walnut wood floorings mixed with brushed ash wood, glossy varnished ebony and ceilings with lacquered and illuminated panels, creating an airy ambience.

Accommodation at 2 Ladies yacht:

The full beam master suite on the wheelhouse deck is kept in contemporary Italian style and includes a spacious king-size bed (180cm x 200cm), a comfortable seating area and a study.

The en-suite facilities are equipped with a jet shower, Jacuzzi tub and sink, all with marble finishes, as well as toilet, bidet and towel warmer.

The stylish walk-in closet contains lots of storage space. This cabin comes furnished with the latest technology that includes a 60” flat screen TV, a stereo with an IPod docking station and speakers.

Offers access to the wheelhouse deck as well as to the wheelhouse lounge.

The full beam master suite on the main deck of 2 Ladies yacht reflects a natural feel with rich layers of black, grey and white hues and is furnished with a king-size bed (180cm x 200cm), spacious lounge area, desk, 60” flat screen TV and a walk in closet.

The en-suite facilities are equipped with a Jacuzzi tub, jet shower, sink, all with marble finishes; as well as a towel warmer, toilet and bidet.

The port side VIP cabin comes with a double bed (160cm x 200cm), large work desk, 32” flat screen TV and two closets. The spacious en suite facilities are furnished with a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

The star board VIP cabin features a plush double bed (160cm x 200cm), large working desk, 32” flat screen TV and two closets. The en suite is lavished with a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

The port side guest cabin comes with two single beds (90cm x 200cm) that share a bedside table, 32” flat screen TV, and a closet. The impressive en suite includes a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

The star board guest cabin features two single beds (90cm x 200cm) that conveniently transform into a comfortable double bed. Equipped with two bedside tables, 32” flat screen TV and a closet. The lush en suite includes a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

2 Ladies superyacht also offers a spectacular, forward facing gym, which is situated on the main deck and is fully equipped with the latest generation of Technogym equipment and a pop-up TV.

The lower deck features a beach club, sauna and an additional bathroom; there is a side opening door for the tender so that the aft area is effectively always available as a beach club.

These amenities, together with a high end entertainment system and an impressive selection of water toys, make sure there won’t be a dull moment on board and round off the great charter package that is 2 Ladies yacht!

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SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 46.35 metres (152' 1")

Beam: 8.65 metres (28' 5")

Draft: 2.8 metres (9' 4")

Number of Guests: 12

Number of Crew: 10

Built: 2012

Refit: 2020

Builder: Rossinavi

Naval Architect: Mulder Design B.V.

Hull Construction: Steel

Hull Configuration: Displacement

Air conditioning, Approved RYA water sports centre, Deck Jacuzzi, Elevator/lift, Gym/exercise equipment, Stabilisers at anchor, Stabilisers underway, Wheelchair accessibility, WiFi connection on board

ACCOMMODATION

Number of guests: 12

Number of cabins: 6

Cabin configuration: 4 Double Cabins, 1 Twin Cabins, 1 Convertible Cabins

Bed configuration: 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 4 Single Beds

Main Engines: 2 x CATERPILLAR C32 ACERT 2 x 970 kW(1,300bhp)@ 1,800 rpm

Fuel consumption: 250l @ 12 knots

Generators: 2 x CATERPILLAR C6.6 (27l/hr)

Naiad stabilizers at anchor

Cruising Speed: 12 knots

Fuel Consumption: 250 Litres/Hr

TENDERS & WATER SPORTS

6.20m Castoldi jet tender 21, 260 HP with inboard engine, equipped with sound equipment as well as two biminis, a small one covering the bow seat area and a larger one covering the aft seats

RSQ rescue boat for 6 people, 25 HP

2 x Seadoo Spark

2 X F5 Sea-bobs

1 x monoski

1 x waterskis

1 x waterskate

Eclipse Aqua Jump 150 Trampoline

Water Whoosh Mat 20'

1 x Di Blasi electric motorbike

2 x Gocycle electric bikes - available upon request

✔ Two full width master suites on main and upper deck plus 2 VIP double bed cabins, one twin and one convertible cabins ✔ All decks are connected by a wheel chair accessible glass elevator ✔ Enormous deck space, fly bridge with Jacuzzi, main deck with gym and lower deck with sauna & beach club. ✔ Wide collection of water toys

UPON REQUEST

Yacht provisioning Helicopter/airplane charter  Concierge services Private chef Luxury cars & transfers

• Guests sleeping 12
• Length 46 m
• Cruising speed 12 kt
• Years 2012/2016
• Builder Rosssinavi

Ideal for families or adultes looking for escape

Rates and Destinations

Summer Location

220 000 € per week

Winter Location

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2 LADIES is available in the following destinations

French Riviera

Italian Riviera

Spain: Balearics

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2 LADIES Yacht for Charter

If you are looking for a lavish and spacious yacht to explore the very best of the Mediterranean, you couldn’t make a finer choice than 2 LADIES. She was launched to acclaim by the famous Italian Rossinavi shipyard in 2012 and underwent a refit in 2020 to provide guests with the most modern facilities and superb cruising experience. At 152-foot (46.35m), 2 LADIES sleeps up to 12 guests in luxurious comfort. She is designed for those discerning charterers who expect the best from their charter and excels in all departments.

Exterior Design

2 LADIES exterior is as elegant as her name suggests, offering a stylish and sleek profile inspired by Mulder Design. Her design features have been perfected, boasting generous deck spaces which make her equally well suited for family cruises, high-class entertaining and quayside events of up to 50 people.

Interior Design

2 LADIES features a luxury and contemporary interior designed by Tommaso Spadolini and Bernado Papetti. Her interior features cream and warm wood furnishings, as well as generous windows to provide natural light and panoramic views. Accommodation includes six spacious staterooms for her guests. She features two full-beam master suites (one being wheelchair assessable), each offering a private study, lounge, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite with Jacuzzi. Her port and starboard VIP/ guest cabins offer lavish en-suite bathrooms for her remaining guests.

Entertainment Features

2 LADIES was built for entertaining, especially of the water-variety. One of 2 LADIES standout features is that she is an RYA approved watersports center, equipped with the finest tenders and toys to enjoy her cruising grounds in style. These include a newly refitted 250hp 20-foot Castoldi jet tender, two WaveRunners, two SeaBobs, a mono ski, water skis, a donut and an Aqua Jump trampoline. Her updated audio-visual systems and the finest multimedia server are bound to please any discerning charterer.

Cruising Experience

2 LADIES was built for relaxation. Her flybridge is the ideal place to unwind thanks to its Jacuzzi, deck lounge chairs, barbecue and bar, while her aft dining table is perfect for alfresco dining under the stars. For guests wishing to keep up their fitness regime, 2 LADIES boasts a state-of-the-art gym that contains all the latest Technogym equipment. Her professional and friendly crew of 10 promise to deliver the highest level of service and an unforgettable charter experience.

Charter Details

• Stabilizers

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please inquire.

Accommodations

Specifications

Toys & Tenders

• 2023 year, 19ft Castoldi
• 6.20m Castoldi jet tender 21, 260 HP with inboard engine, equipped with sound equipment as well as two biminis, a small one covering the bow seat area and a larger one covering the aft seats. (Renovated in June 2024 to include a brand new engine, teak, cushions, rubber tube, all grp plastic repaired and newly painted etc).
• RSQ rescue boat for 6 people, 25 HP
• 2 x Seadoo Spark
• 2 X F5 Sea-bobs
• 1 x monoski
• 1 x waterskis
• 1 x waterskate
• Eclipse Aqua Jump 150 Trampoline
• Water Whoosh Mat 20'

Summer Rates

2024 Season. Rates p/week + expenses

€ 220,000

Cruising Regions

• West Mediterranean
• French Riviera
• Italian Riviera
• Amalfi Coast
• Balearic Islands

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The 152.07ft  /46.35m  Custom motor yacht  ‘2 Ladies’  was built in 2012 by Rossi Navi. This luxury vessel’s sophisticated exterior and interior is the work of Mulder Design.

2 Ladies’s comfortable interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including 2 master suites, She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

2 Ladies’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends.

She is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and she has a cruising speed of 12 knots, a maximum speed of 15 knots and a range of 3,700nm from 60,000litre fuel tanks, she is the perfect combination of performance and luxury.

She has great access across the decks thanks to an elevator, and as a result, she is a wheelchair-friendly choice.

She also comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

A deck Jacuzzi is perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the view, particularly after a long day of exploration.

The yacht has a great Wi-Fi connection throughout, so you’ll be able to check emails or share your experience on social media. A gym onboard, fully equipped with the latest exercise equipment, means you’ll never miss a work out.

Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, so you’ll stay cool even on those hot, humid days or nights.

Fun is never far away, and you’ll find toys including 2 x Yamaha VXS Jet-Skis, 1 x Water-Ski monoski, Scuba Diving Equipment, Dive Compressor, 1 x Water-Ski, 1 x Doughnut, and 1 x Bikes Di Blasi electric motorbike.

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• ACCESSIBLE • AIR CONDITIONING • BIKES • DECK JACUZZI • DIVING • ELEVATOR • GYM • JET SKI • SAUNA • STABILIZERS • TOWABLE TOYS • WATER SKI • WI FI

CHARTER RATES

1 x Castoldi Jet Tender with 1 x 260 HP engine 1 x Rescue Boat with 1 x 25 HP engine

2 x Yamaha VXS Jet-Skis 1 x Water-Ski monoski Scuba Diving Equipment Dive Compressor 1 x Water-Ski 1 x Doughnut 1 x Bikes Di Blasi electric motorbike

2 Ladies Is Available at These Locations

Amalfi Coast

French Riviera

Italian Riviera

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2 LADIES For Charter

Modern interior with a stylish elevator which runs through all decks. VIP and Owner’s stateroom are nearly same size. - Broker

Elegant Italian interior, with two master suites.

2 LADIES offers lots of gathering areas on the fully equipped fly bridge as well as two seating and dining areas on the aft deck and an additional one on the fore deck.

A 46m superyacht built in 2012 by Italian shipyard Rossinavi, 2 LADIES offers all the amenities you expect from a great charter yacht – and more. The yacht features two full width master suites, two VIP and two guest staterooms. All decks are connected by an elevator in glass - a masterpiece of design. Designed for worldwide cruising, with a range of 4,500 nm for those who want to go far.

Her high end entertainment system and an impressive selection of watertoys, make sure there won’t be a dull moment on board and complete the great charter package.

The best of 2 LADIES

• Two full width master suites on main and upper deck.
• Enormous deck space, all decks can be reached via a wheelchair accessible glass elevator.
• Fly bridge with Jacuzzi, main deck with gym and lower deck with sauna & beach club.
• Gym / Exercise Equipment
• Jet Ski / Waverunner
• Sauna / Steam Room
• Swimming Pool / Deck Jacuzzi
• Zero Speed Stabilizers

2023 year, 19ft Castoldi

6.20m Castoldi jet tender 21, 260 HP with inboard engine, equipped with sound equipment as well as two biminis, a small one covering the bow seat area and a larger one covering the aft seats. (Renovated in June 2024 to include a brand new engine, teak, cushions, rubber tube, all grp plastic repaired and newly painted etc).

RSQ rescue boat for 6 people, 25 HP 2 x Seadoo Spark 2 X F5 Sea-bobs 1 x monoski 1 x waterskis 1 x waterskate 1 x donut Eclipse Aqua Jump 150 Trampoline Water Whoosh Mat 20'

WHEELHOUSE DECK: Full-beam master suite with king-size bed, seating area, study, walk-in closet and TV and stereo with Ipod docking station. En suite with jet shower, Jacuzzi tub and sink, toilet, bidet and towel warmer. Access to wheelhouse and upper salon.

MAIN DECK: Full-beam master suite with king-size bed, lounge area, desk, TV and walk-in closet. En suite with Jacuzzi tub, jet shower, sink, towel warmer, toilet and bidet.

CABIN DECK: Portside and starboard VIP stateroom with double bed, work desk, TV (32”), two closets and en suite with shower, sink, toilet and bidet. Portside and starboard staterooms with two single beds - starboard convertible into double bed - and en suite.

• Length: 46m/152ft
• Gross Tonnage: 499
• Model: Rossinavi 46
• Beam: 8.65m
• Max. Draught: 2.85m/9ft 4"
• Hull construction: Steel
• Exterior Designer: Mulder Design BV
• Interior Designer: Design Studio Spadolini Srl
• Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C32 ACERT, 2 x 970 kW(1,300bhp)@ 1,800 r
• Range: 3700nm @ 12kn
• Flag: Maltese
• Classification Society: Lloyds Register (LR)

Location and rates

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EUR 220,000

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2 LADIES for charter

Launched in 2012, 2 LADIES offers all the amenities you would expect from a great charter yacht – and more!

This 152' steel displacement yacht was created by collaboration between Mulder Design, Studio Spadolini and Rossinavi and wows with a high volume, sophisticated interior and high quality finish.

2 LADIES was designed for worldwide cruising in all weathers and has a range of over 4,500 nautical miles. Full Lloyd’s classification makes sure that each trip will be made at the highest level of safety, whereas Naiad zero speed stabilizers ensure smooth anchoring at all times.

Three decks offer lots of gathering areas: From the main deck with large dining area for up to 10 persons to the wheel house deck with a comfy seating area aft with coffee tables and a generous seating & sunbathing area on the fore deck to the fully equipped fly bridge with sun loungers, sunbathing area, Jacuzzi, bar, & BBQ – you are spoilt for choice!

All decks can be accessed via a glass elevator, which is embedded in the exposed staircase, and represents the centerpiece of this imposing yacht; the elevator is also suitable for wheel chairs (maximum width 23 inches).

The staircase is made from ebony and steel, whereas the steps are made from travertine marble, treated to resemble orange peel. The marble‘s porosity was enhanced so that the light flushes the structure; thus the steps are illuminated in a warm, non-offensive to the eye way.

2 LADIES’ contemporary, minimalist interior, designed by Studio Spadolini, features walnut wood floorings mixed with brushed ash wood, glossy varnished ebony and ceilings with lacquered and illuminated panels, creating an airy ambience.

Up to 12 guests can be easily accommodated as follows:

The full beam master suite on the wheelhouse deck – is kept in contemporary Italian style and includes a spacious king-size bed (180cm x 200cm), a comfortable seating area and a study.

The en suite facilities are equipped with a jet shower, Jacuzzi tub and sink, all with marble finishes, as well as toilet, bidet and towel warmer.

The stylish walk-in closet contains lots of storage space. This cabin comes furnished with the latest technology that includes a 60” flat screen TV, a stereo with an IPod docking station and speakers.

Offers access to the wheelhouse deck as well as to the wheelhouse lounge.

The full beam master suite on the main deck – reflects a natural feel with rich layers of black, grey and white hues and is furnished with a king-size bed (180cm x 200cm), spacious lounge area, desk, 60” flat screen TV and a walk in closet.

The en-suite facilities are equipped with a Jacuzzi tub, jet shower, sink, all with marble finishes; as well as a towel warmer, toilet and bidet.

The port side VIP cabin – comes with a double bed (160cm x 200cm), large work desk, 32” flat screen TV and two closets. The spacious en suite facilities are furnished with a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

The star board VIP cabin – features a plush double bed (160cm x 200cm), large working desk, 32” flat screen TV and two closets. The en suite is lavished with a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

The port side guest cabin - comes with two single beds (90cm x 200cm) that share a bedside table, 32” flat screen TV, and a closet. The impressive en suite includes a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

The star board guest cabin - features two single beds (90cm x 200cm) that conveniently transform into a comfortable double bed. Equipped with two bedside tables, 32” flat screen TV and a closet. The lush en suite includes a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

2 LADIES also offers a spectacular, forward facing gym, which is situated on the main deck and is fully equipped with the latest generation of Technogym equipment and a pop-up TV.

The lower deck features a beach club, sauna and an additional bathroom; there is a side opening door for the tender so that the aft area is effectively always available as a beach club.

These amenities, together with a high end entertainment system and an impressive selection of water toys, make sure there won’t be a dull moment on board and round off the great charter package that is 2 LADIES!

Specifications

• Name: 2 LADIES
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype Displacement
• Builder: Rossinavi
• Naval Architect: Mulder Design
• Exterior Designer: Mulder Design
• Refits: 2018,2019
• Length Overall: 46.4 metres
• Beam: 8.65 metres
• Max Draught: 2.8 metres
• Gross Tonnage: 499

Construction

• Year of Build: 2012
• Hull Number: FR025
• Hull Type: Full Displacement
• Number of Decks: 3
• Classification: LR
• MCA Compliant:

Performance & Capacities

• Max Speed: 15.5 kn
• Cruising Speed: 14 kn
• Fuel Capacity: 60000 litres
• Water Capacity: 10000 litres
• Range: 4500 nm
• Make: Caterpillar
• Total power: 2600 hp
• Hull: Steel
• Superstructure: Aluminium

Accommodation

• Passenger Rooms: 6
• Master Rooms: 2

Deck Plans 2 LADIES deck plans

Cruising areas

• Summer: West-Med , Italian Riviera , Sardinia , Sicily , Corsica

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Launched in 2012, 2 LADIES offers all the amenities you would expect from a great charter yacht – and more! 2 LADIES was created by collaboration between Mulder Design, Studio Spadolini and Rossinavi and wows with a high volume, sophisticated interior and high quality finish.

2 LADIES was designed for worldwide cruising in all weathers and has a range of over 4,500 nautical miles. Full Lloyd’s classification makes sure that each trip will be made at the highest level of safety, whereas Naiad zero speed stabilizers ensure smooth anchoring at all times.

Three decks offer lots of gathering areas: from the main deck with large dining area for up to 10 persons to the wheel house deck with a comfy seating area aft with coffee tables and a generous seating & sunbathing area on the fore deck to the fully equipped fly bridge with sun loungers, sunbathing area, Jacuzzi, bar, & BBQ – you are spoilt for choice!

All decks can be accessed via a glass elevator, which is embedded in the exposed staircase, and represents the centerpiece of this imposing yacht; the elevator is also suitable for wheel chairs. The staircase is made from ebony and steel, whereas the steps are made from travertine marble, treated to resemble orange peel. The marble‘s porosity was enhanced so that the light flushes the structure; thus the steps are illuminated in a warm, non-offensive to the eye way.

2 LADIES ’ contemporary, minimalist interior, designed by Studio Spadolini, features walnut wood floorings mixed with brushed ash wood, glossy varnished ebony and ceilings with lacquered and illuminated panels, creating an airy ambience.

Up to 12 guests can be easily accommodated as follows. The full beam master suite on the wheelhouse deck is kept in contemporary Italian style and includes a spacious king-size bed, a comfortable seating area and a study. The en-suite facilities are equipped with a jet shower, Jacuzzi tub and sink, all with marble finishes, as well as toilet, bidet and towel warmer.

The stylish walk-in closet contains lots of storage space. This cabin comes furnished with the latest technology that includes a 60” flat screen TV, a stereo with an iPod docking station and speakers. Offers access to the wheelhouse deck as well as to the wheelhouse lounge.

The full beam master suite on the main deck reflects a natural feel with rich layers of black, grey and white hues and is furnished with a king-size bed spacious lounge area, desk, 60” flat screen TV and a walk in closet. The en-suite facilities are equipped with a Jacuzzi tub, jet shower, sink, all with marble finishes; as well as a towel warmer, toilet and bidet.

The port side VIP cabin comes with a double bed, large work desk, 32” flat screen TV and two closets. The spacious en suite facilities are furnished with a shower, sink, toilet and bidet. The star board VIP cabin features a plush double bed, large working desk, 32” flat screen TV and two closets. The en suite is lavished with a shower, sink, toilet and bidet. The port side guest cabin comes with two single beds that share a bedside table, 32” flat screen TV, and a closet. The impressive en suite includes a shower, sink, toilet and bidet. The star board guest cabin features two single beds that conveniently transform into a comfortable double bed. Equipped with two bedside tables, 32” flat screen TV and a closet. The lush en suite includes a shower, sink, toilet and bidet.

2 LADIES also offers a spectacular, forward facing gym, which is situated on the main deck and is fully equipped with the latest generation of Technogym equipment and a pop-up TV.

The lower deck features a beach club, sauna and an additional bathroom; there is a side opening door for the tender so that the aft area is effectively always available as a beach club.

These amenities, together with a high end entertainment system and an impressive selection of water toys, make sure there won’t be a dull moment on board and round off the great charter package that is 2 LADIES !

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• 6.20m Castoldi jet tender 21, 260 HP with inboard engine, equipped with sound equipment as well as two biminis, a small one covering the bow seat area and a larger one covering the aft seats
• RSQ rescue boat for 6 people, 25 HP
• 2 x Seadoo Spark
• 2 x F5 Sea-bobs
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The 46m superyacht 2 LADIES , built by the well-known Italian shipyard Rossinavi is now offering a whopping €20,000 off the weekly rate for remaining summer 2024 bookings of a week or more in the West Mediterranean . With exterior by Mulder Design and interior by Tommaso Spadolini, the 2 Ladies superyacht is beautifully finished. She can accommodate 12 charter guests, over 6 cabins.

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Her interior décor is contemporary, yet minimalistic, ideal for many tastes, featuring neutral toned fabrics and beautiful woods. Her salon has a plush lounge, and formal dining placed forward, in addition on this deck, is the VIP suite. On the upper deck is a sky lounge and the owners stateroom. Below decks are further accommodations, all of which are en-suite. An elevator runs from each deck, making this yacht an accessible choice for everyone.

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M/Y 2 LADIES has exceptional outdoor living, over 3 decks, with 4 areas to relax. The main deck aft is shaded with alfresco dining. Above, the aft flybridge level has sun loungers and a social cocktail bar. A foredeck space offers ample seating, table and sunning. Head to the sundeck, where charters guests can soak up the West Mediterranean sunshine and unwind in the jacuzzi.

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Six people are missing, including a man dubbed the British Bill Gates, after a luxury yacht sank off the Sicilian coast.

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch — freshly acquitted from a decade-long trial — had invited his work colleagues aboard a trip through the Mediterranean coast when a freak storm saw the yacht sink within moments.

Fifteen people escaped from the sinking vessel. The search for the missing continues.

Here's what we know so far: 

What happened?

The Italian coastguard said the yacht — the Bayesian — was anchored off the shore of port city Porticello, near the Sicilian capital Palermo, when it was hit by bad weather sometime after 4am on Monday, local time. 

Eyewitnesses said it vanished quickly beneath the waves shortly before dawn.

Managers of the sailing vessel Bayesian, Camper & Nicholsons, confirmed to the ABC that the Bayesian encountered severe weather and subsequently sank. 

"Our priority is assisting with the ongoing search and providing all necessary support to the rescued passengers and crew," they said. 

"The wind was very strong. Bad weather was expected, but not of this magnitude," a coastguard official told Reuters.

Sicily's civil protection agency head, Salvo Cocina, said a waterspout — a tornado over the water — could have struck the yacht.

"They were in the wrong place at the wrong time," Mr Cocina added. 

Storms and heavy rainfall had swept down Italy in recent days after weeks of scorching heat, lifting the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea to record levels and raising the risk of extreme weather conditions, experts told Reuters.

"The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius, which is almost 3 degrees more than normal. This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms," meteorologist Luca Mercalli said.

Rescuers recover the body of one of the people aboard the Bayesian.  ( AP: Lucio Ganci )

Captain Karsten Borner of the Sir Robert Baden Powell vessel told journalists he noticed the Bayesian nearby during the storm, but after it calmed he saw a red flare and realised the ship had simply disappeared.

Mr Borner said he and a crew member boarded their tender and found a lifeboat with 15 people, some of them injured, who they then took aboard and alerted the coast guard.

Search crews, including helicopters and divers, are continuing to search the wreckage, lying at a depth of 49 metres.

Specialist divers reached the ship on Monday but access was limited due to objects in the way, the fire brigade said.

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch is deploying a team of four inspectors to Italy to conduct a preliminary assessment.

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development office said it was "providing consular support to a number of British nationals and their families".

Sicilian prosecutors have also opened an investigation into the event. 

Who is missing?

Lawyer Chris Morvillo (left), entrepreneur Mike Lynch, and Morgan Stanley chairman Jonathan Bloomer are among the missing. 

There were 12 passengers and 10 crew members aboard the yacht. 

Mr Cocina said the crew and passengers hailed from a variety of countries, including Britain, the United States, Antigua, France, Germany, Ireland, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain.

Of the 22, one man is confirmed dead and another six people are still missing. 

They are believed to be inside the hull, fire rescue spokesperson Luca Cari said.

Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman who said he responded to a flare from the vessel but found it sunk, said he stayed at the site for three hours without finding anyone.

"I think they are inside, all the missing people," he said.

Rescue teams recovered the body of the yacht's onboard chef on Monday, identified as Antiguan citizen Ricardo Thomas.

The still missing people include: 

• Mr Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah 
• Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of global financial services company Morgan Stanley International
• Chris Morvillo , a lawyer at the British multinational law firm Clifford Chance. He worked on Mr Lynch's lawsuit against Hewlett-Packard
• The identities of the remaining two missing are still unconfirmed

Who was rescued? 

Fifteen people escaped from the sinking ship. 

Eight have been hospitalised and others were taken to a nearby hotel.

Charlotte Golunski was among those rescued, recalling the harrowing moments she held her child Sofia above the waves.  ( Supplied: Facebook  )

Among those rescued were:

• Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, who was the owner of the yacht
• Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter, Sofia. Ms Golunski is a partner at Mr Lynch's firm, Invoke Capital. She says she momentarily lost hold of Sofia in the water but managed to hold her up above the waves until the lifeboat was inflated
• Ms Golunski's husband James Emslie
• New Zealand captain of the yacht James Catfield. He told Italian newspaper La Repubblica the crew didn't see the storm coming
• A lone Dutch citizen was identified by the Dutch foreign ministry as being rescued, but was not identified

Who is Mike Lynch?

Mr Lynch, once hailed as Britain’s king of technology, was recently freed from a Silicon Valley lawsuit that tarnished his legacy. 

The 59-year-old Cambridge-educated mathematician created Autonomy , a search engine that could pore through emails and other internal business documents to help companies find vital information more quickly. 

He received the OBE for his innovation in 2006. 

He then sold the software to Hewlett-Packard (HP) for $US11 billion ($16 billion) in 2011, with Mr Lynch personally netting $US800 million. 

HP valued Autonomy at $US46 billion ($68 billion) in the months leading up to the deal.

Mike Lynch in 2019 leaving the High Court in London.  ( Reuters: Henry Nicholls/File Photo )

But the deal quickly turned sour after he was accused of forging the software's financial records to make the sale.

As part of a decades-long legal battle against HP, Mr Lynch was extradited to the UK on criminal fraud charges. 

He steadfastly denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he was being made a scapegoat for HP's own bungling. 

He was eventually cleared of all charges in June this year. 

Although he avoided a possible prison sentence, Lynch still faced a bill from a civil case in London that HP mostly won during 2022. Damages haven't been determined in that case, but HP is seeking $US4 billion. 

Following the San Francisco trial, Mr Lynch said he would return to the UK and do what he loved most: "[being with] my family and innovating in my field."

The holiday appeared to be something of a celebration after Mr Lynch's acquittal, with guests including some of the people who had stood by Lynch throughout the ordeal.

This picture shows the rescue operations off the Sicilian coast.  ( AP: Italian Coast Guard  )

In a separate act of tragedy, Mr Lynch's co-defendant in the trial, Stephen Chamberlain, died on Monday, after a road accident left him critically injured.

Mr Chamberlain — Autonomy's former vice-president of finance alongside Mr Lynch — was hit by a car in Cambridgeshire on Saturday morning and had been placed on life support. 

What is the Bayesian?

The luxury yacht is 56m long sailboat, with a 75m mast labelled as the tallest aluminium mast in the world.

It was previously named Salute when it flew under a Dutch flag.

The yacht, built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Navi, can accommodate up to 12 guests in six suites and a crew of 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. It was last refitted in 2020.

Online charter sites listed it for rent for up to 195,000 euros (about $AU 321,000) a week. 

This picture taken on Sunday shows the Bayesian (left) and the Duch sailboat Sir Robert Baden Powell anchored off the coast line.   ( AP: Fabio La Bianca/Baia Santa Nicolicchia )

The ship also won a string of awards for its design. 

Ms Golunski said the yacht had travelled through the Aeolian Islands, Milazzo and Cefalù before sinking. 

It is likely the yacht's name would resonate with Mr Lynch because his PhD thesis and the software that made his fortune was based on Bayesian theory.

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'For two seconds I lost my baby in the sea' - Sicily yacht survivor

A British mother on board a yacht which sank off the coast of Sicily has described holding her baby girl above the surface of the sea to save her from drowning.

The mother, named locally as Charlotte, her partner and one-year-old daughter are reported to be among 15 people to have been rescued from the luxury yacht Bayesian early on Monday.

Six people - including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch - are missing with one man found dead outside the wreckage.

The 56m (183ft) vessel, which was carrying 10 crew and 12 passengers, sank half a mile off the coast of Palermo after encountering a heavy storm overnight that caused waterspouts, or rotating columns of air, to appear over the sea.

Charlotte told Italian newspaper La Repubblica her family survived because they were on deck when the yacht sank.

She said they were woken by “thunder, lightning and waves that made our boat dance”, and it felt like "the end of the world" before they were thrown into the water.

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“For two seconds I lost my daughter in the sea then quickly hugged her amid the fury of the waves,” the paper quoted her as saying.

Charlotte said she held her baby "afloat with all my strength, my arms stretched upwards to keep her from drowning".

“It was all dark. In the water I couldn’t keep my eyes open. I screamed for help but all I could hear around me was the screams of others," she added.

A lifeboat inflated and she said 11 people were able to climb in. All three of the family were unharmed and taken to hospital for check-ups.

Karsten Borner, captain of a nearby boat, said his crew took on board some survivors on a life raft, including three who were seriously injured.

Describing the moment, the storm hit, he told Italian news outlet Rai the superyacht tipped to its side and sank within "a few minutes"

"It all happened in really little time," he said.

A local fisherman, Giuseppe, told Reuters he was on board a motorboat when he saw "mats and T-shirts floating in the sea".

Another witness, Fabio Cefalù, captain of a trawler, says he was about to go out on a fishing trip when he saw flashes of lightning so he stayed in the harbour.

"At about 4:15am we saw a flare in the sea," he said, according to the EVN news agency reports.

"We waited for this waterspout to pass. After 10 minutes we went out to the sea and we saw cushions and all the rest of the boat [that had sunk], and everything which was on the deck, at sea. However, we did not see any people in the sea.”

Another fisherman described seeing the yacht "sinking with my own eyes".

Speaking to the newspaper Giornale di Sicilia, the witness said he was at home when the tornado hit.

"Then I saw the boat, it had only one mast, it was very big," he said.

Shortly afterwards he went down to the Santa Nicolicchia bay in Porticello, the fishing village near Palermo where the disaster unfolded, to get a better look at what was happening.

He added: "The boat was still floating, then all of a sudden it disappeared. I saw it sinking with my own eyes."

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I lived ‘below deck’ on a luxury yacht — here’s what you need to know.

Tahiti, St. Thomas and the French Riviera — I’ve yachted in all of these exotic locales, albeit from the comfort of my couch. And, millions of Americans are in the same boat.

In 2013, “Below Deck,” introduced the masses to the most glamorous mode of traveling: yachting. Since then, it’s become a Bravo mainstay with Season 9 of “Below Deck Mediterranean’’ premiering in June.

But how real is the reality show? I spent five nights on a yacht in Croatia to find out.

A tip on tipping

My suitcase wasn’t bursting with Benjamins. An agency at your final destination provides cash for the crew’s tip money. While you’re expected to tip $30,000 for a two-night cruise on “Below Deck,” in real life you only have to tip 10% to 15% of your charter fee. That’s about $10,000 for a two-night cruise on a 180-foot charter yacht like Mustique (from $250,000 a week), which stars in the new season.

According to Zvonimir Androić, president of the yacht charter company Via Croatia, more often than not, the tip comes from what’s left over after provisioning.

So, shun the Dom Pérignon and skip the beluga caviar, and you’ll have money to spare.

What’s up, dock?

In real life, “Below Deck’s” favorite commercial-break cliff-hanger isn’t nearly as dramatic. Docking in our yacht, Via Croatia’s five-cabin, 100-foot Adriatic Escape (from $52,800 a week), was breezy.

I asked the crew if they hated setting up the slide — a tortuous, Herculean task if you believe what you see on TV.

“It’s not that bad,” a twentysomething Croatian deckhand, as cute as his on-screen counterparts, told me. “That said, we’re definitely not sad if you don’t ask for it.”

Play it cool

Despite being served meat on more than one occasion, my vegetarian co-guests on board weren’t divas when it came to cuisine — a major source of chef-related stress on the show.

Tantrums aren’t the norm Barbie Pascual, the “Below Deck” stewardess famous for putting up with former “RHONY” star Jill Zarin’s demands for the perfect Diet Coke in the “Real Housewives of Grenada” episode, tells me. “Guests know they are being filmed so their reactions are more extreme than they’d be if the cameras weren’t around,” she says.

Pascual’s biggest tip for first-time yachters? Don’t go skinny dipping, like they do on the show, after dark.

“People forget about currents, sharks, etc.,” she says. “Jumping in the water should always be with the captain’s consent!”

Our humorless Croatian yacht captain was a far cry from “Below Deck Mediterranean’s” affable Captain Sandy Yawn. I think we only saw him twice over the course of four days, and he definitely didn’t join us for dinner.

That was fine by us because the stews and deckhands were always handy with anything we needed — including at chat.

Asking for it

“No” is a word you’ll never hear on a yacht, unless there is a safety issue, Pascual says.

While we didn’t ask our crew to do a striptease or decorate for ‘70s night (two recurring requests on the show), out-there demands aren’t out of the question, as long as you’re willing to pay for it.

For example, Via Croatia is currently retrofitting one of its multimillion-dollar superyachts for an upcoming charter booked by a multigenerational Jewish family from Florida.

“In addition to paying the charter fee, the client is literally buying everything new: pots, pans, silverware, et cetera,” said Androić. “They’re even spending $30,000 on a new tender for the elderly mother-in-law.”

Now, I’m no reality show producer, but a picky primary trying to keep his wife, her elderly mom and their kosher kids happy at sea has the makings of an Emmy Award-winning episode.

Yachting on a budget

Charters are cheapest at the beginning and end of a destination’s season. Via Croatia’s yuppiest yacht, the 160-foot, 12-cabin Agape Rose , fetches $200,000 a week in July and August. But it’s just $164,000 a week in April and October. Divide that by 24 of your closest friends and family and it’s just $6,800 a person.

If that’s still too much, consider booking a yacht club suite on one of MSC Cruises ’ Mediterranean voyages.

Sure, you’ll be on a cruise liner, but for $1,659 a person you’ll be treated to seven nights of private butler service with a private pool and restaurant that the pleb passengers don’t even know exists.

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