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Diane Byrne
Verified
Founder and Editor, Megayacht News
United States
Beats
Biography
Diane M. Byrne is one of the best-known and highly respected yachting journalists worldwide. Among her three decades of overall reporting and editing, 25 years have been in yachting. She founded MegayachtNews.com in 2007 and continues to operate the site today, overseeing all aspects of content creation and design.
Luxury Yachting, Yachts (80ft+)
Sports, tech, stocks
Content
By Diane Byrne Verified|Megayacht NewsWhile the Amalfi Coast and the Tyrrhenian Sea earn high marks from superyacht charter guests, there’s much more to Italy. One destination steadily turning heads is Sicily. The owners of the sailing yacht Satori, who also own a centuries-old Tuscan villa-turned-hotel, are eager to introduce guests to the largest island in the Med. Sicily offers a distinct blend of cultures, especially in its architecture and food.
By Diane Byrne Verified|Megayacht NewsA yacht of 79 feet (23.98 meters) is mere inches shy of the long-accepted threshold for a superyacht. However, a yacht of that LOA with a main-deck master and an overall 2,691 square feet (250 square meters) of living space should qualify. The first of Arcadia Yachts’ A80 yacht series, already in build, will prove the possibilities. What’s more, the project’s reliance on solar panels, a hallmark of Arcadia Yachts, should appeal to cruisers seeking ways to reduce fuel consumption.
By Diane Byrne Verified|Megayacht NewsWhile the Amalfi Coast and the Tyrrhenian Sea earn high marks from superyacht charter guests, there’s much more to Italy. One destination steadily turning heads is Sicily. The owners of the sailing yacht Satori, who also own a centuries-old Tuscan villa-turned-hotel, are eager to introduce guests to the largest island in the Med. Sicily offers a distinct blend of cultures, especially in its architecture and food.
Company Info
Megayacht News
Megayacht News is a specialized media platform dedicated to the luxury yachting industry, primarily serving American audiences. Founded in 2007 by Diane M. Byrne, a seasoned yachting journalist, it is the first independent website focused on educating U.S.-based luxury yacht owners, buyers, and their representatives. The platform provides original reporting through daily articles, newsletters, and podcasts, covering new yacht launches, design innovations, and industry events. The content includes educational resources such as guides and insights for buyers and owners, along with interviews featuring industry leaders. Megayacht News has a strong online presence, attracting over 57,000 monthly page views as of 2021, and has been recognized by major media outlets like Vanity Fair and Forbes. The platform's unique value lies in its exclusive content and U.S.-centric focus, ensuring unbiased reporting that supports informed decision-making in the luxury yacht market.
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Founded: 2007