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Disco Volante

The Disco Volante (from Italian meaning "Flying Disc" or "Flying Saucer") was a fictional luxury hydrofoil yacht owned by SPECTRE operative Emilio Largo . The vessel first appeared in Ian Fleming 's 1962 novel Thunderball and was later featured in its 1965 James Bond film adaptation of the same name . The vessel was subsequently re-imagined as the Superyacht Flying Saucer for the unofficial 1983 James Bond film Never Say Never Again and was mentioned in the 2015 mobile video game James Bond: World of Espionage .

• 1 Novel appearance
• 2 Film appearance
• 4 Behind the scenes
• 7 References

Novel appearance [ ]

The motor yacht, Disco Volante, was a hydrofoil craft, built for Emilio Largo with £200,000 of SPECTRE funds by the Italian constructors, Leopoldo Rodrigues, of Messina. [1] With a hull of aluminium and magnesium alloy, two Daimler-Benz four-stroke diesels supercharged by twin Brown-Boveri turbo superchargers, the Disco Volante could move her 100 tons at around fifty knots, with a cruising range at that speed of around four hundred miles. [1] An expensive vessel, its design had been chosen for the organization's scheme due to its unique combination of speed, cargo/passenger space, high stability, and the essential shallow draft for Bahamian waters. [1] In addition, the Disco Volante assisted Largo in maintaining his front as a millionaire treasure hunter. The vessel was shipped out to the Florida Keys by the South Atlantic route six months prior to the events of Thunderball and served as the method by which Largo moved their stolen atomic bombs.

Film appearance [ ]

A luxurious craft, it was decked out with sleeping quarters, living areas and many other luxuries. It was purchased with SPECTRE funds for £250,000. The craft plays a pivotal role in the seizure and transportation of two nuclear warheads. It is a high-tech ship that possesses a number of smaller underwater submarine craft. The crew in the movie wear shirts that say "M.Y. Disco Volante". The "M.Y." presumably stands for the ship prefix "Motor Yacht."

The Disco Volante was used primarily for the seizure and transportation of two nuclear warheads stolen from a hijacked Vulcan bomber. As part of SPECTRE 's plan, the Vulcan bomber would fly to the prearranged rendevous point with the Disco Volante and make a difficult landing on water, using the underwater landing lights which had been set up nearby. Frogmen would then recover the warheads and return to the ship through its underwater hatch. Once onboard, the bombs would be relocated to an atoll hiding place; awaiting the time when Largo would return with the Disco Volante to move the weapons to their target: Miami.

In the movie adaptation of Thunderball, the ship is destroyed during a pitched battle between Largo and Bond. With no one at the helm and the steering jammed, the ship ran aground at full speed and burst into flames.

The Disco Volante consisted really of two vessels, a front hydrofoil and a rear attached "cocoon", this enabled the hydrofoil to be detached and move independently at high speed. It included an underwater hatch for loading the bombs and giving access for divers.

Gadgets [ ]

Aside from its underwater hatch, the vessel's cinematic counterpart came equipped with numerous pieces of equipment which were not included in the novel Thunderball , including:

Behind the scenes [ ]

The real craft used in the film was a hydrofoil ferry, The Flying Fish, built by Rodriquez Cantieri Navali, who had built the first successful one at Freccia del Sole. The "cocoon" was built on set. It was purchased for the film for $500,000 and brought from Puerto Rico to Miami for refitting and refurbishment. The hydrofoil never sailed again after the filming. It was rented as a stationary houseboat, docked at a marina on Miami's MacArthur Causeway, until it sank at the dock in the early 1980s.

Gallery [ ]

Disco Volante/Gallery

See also [ ]

• Flying Saucer

References [ ]

• ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Fleming, Ian (2012). Thunderball . Random House, pp.143-144. ISBN 978-1448139330 .
• 1 James Bond (Daniel Craig)
• 2 Mr. White
• 3 Vesper Lynd (Eva Green)

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VOLANTE ENKHUIZEN

VOLANTE ENKHUIZEN is a 27.4 m Sail Yacht, built in Germany by YYachts and delivered in 2023. She is one of 4 Y9 models.

Her power comes from a Cummins diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 staterooms, with 4 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 83.0 GT and a 6.8 m beam.

She was designed by Bill Tripp , who also completed the naval architecture. Bill Tripp has designed 13 yachts and created the naval architecture for 16 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Winch Design , who has 75 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Composite hull, and Composite superstructure.

VOLANTE ENKHUIZEN is one of 995 sailing yachts in the 24-30m size range.

VOLANTE ENKHUIZEN is currently sailing under the Malta flag, the 3rd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1102 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Spain. For more information regarding VOLANTE ENKHUIZEN's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Name: VOLANTE ENKHUIZEN
• Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
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• Naval Architect: Bill Tripp
• Exterior Designer: Bill Tripp
• Interior Designer: Winch Design

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Built by the Italian shipyard Azimut as a striking Grande 27 Metri, M/Y VOLANTE joins our luxury motor yacht charter in Greece. Available from Corfu for her maiden season in 2022, VOLANTE scores with a captivating and dynamic appearance designed by Stefano Righini, and a modern spacious interior signed by Achille Salvagni.

Charter yacht VOLANTE offers accommodation for up to 8 guests in her 4 double cabins of which one master stateroom on the main deck and two VIP cabins with a twin bed on the lower deck. The master cabin boasts extraordinary views through the full-height windows on both sides creating the incomparable sensation of being completely at one with the sea. Equipped with audio-visual entertainment systems such as 4K LED-TVs with Apple TV and Bose sound system for the master suite, the VIP cabins also come with 4K LED-TV with Apple TV and Bluetooth sound systems, the latter available in the two guest cabins as well.

VOLANTE Azimut luxury motor yacht for charter is characterized by enormous outdoor living areas that are remarkable for her 27m length: flybridge, equipped with a bar below the retractable sunroof, a seating area, loungers, or the massive foredeck, ideal for sun-worshippers who will enjoy the oversized sunbeds overlooked by a C-shaped lounging area for cocktails and capturing stunning views of the crystal clear Ionian Sea. The aft area is shaded and dedicated to alfresco dining and easy access to the bathing platform. 

Luxury motor yacht VOLANTE is fitted with zero-speed stabilizers for the utmost comfort at anchor. Once berthed and opening the toy chest, the garage launches the 445 Williams jet tender and water toys such as two SeaBobs, water-ski plus wakeboard gear, kayaks (two-seaters), a stand-up paddleboard, as well as towables making the Ionian your playground.

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Cabin configuration: 1 master, 2 VIP, and 1 twin cabin Bed configuration: 1 king, 2 double, and 2 single beds

Air condition, Wi-Fi internet, LED-TVs in the salon, master and VIP cabins, ensuite bathroom in all cabins, Bluetooth sound system, zero-speed stabilizers

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Williams 445 Diesel jet tender, 2 F5S SeaBobs, stand-up paddleboard, 2 canoes (each for 2 persons), water-skis, wakeboard, towable tubes, sea noodles, and snorkeling equipment

Luxury motor yacht VOLANTE Azimut Grande 27 Metri will be based in Corfu but will consider other ports and islands in the Ionian including Kefalonia and Zakynthos.

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Luxury yacht VOLANTE from Azimut is now available for Western Mediterranean and Eastern Mediterranean charters, visiting the cultural highlights of the French Riviera , Amalfi Coast and the brilliant clear seas around the Adriatic and Greece charter grounds.

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Built in 2021, 27.4m/90ft motor yacht VOLANTE is in as-new condition with elegant interiors by  Achille Salvagni . Warm tones and natural materials create a welcoming environment from the moment you step on board until your final departure. Sumptuous sofas and armchairs are joined by an equally desirable dining area within the main salon, where large windows grant excellent views of the destination.

Interiors by Achille Salvagni | Main salon

Those who prefer multiple destinations will be pleased with the top speed of 28 knots and a fast cruising speed to make excellent time between the bustling mainland and the enchanting islands around such destinations as Tuscany and Sicily . Take in the beauty of the Ionian Islands while dining alfresco on the main deck aft or the flybridge, the latter furnished with a bar. Spend sunny afternoons sunbathing on the flybridge sun loungers or the foredeck sunbed, or head down to the lower deck swim platform to relax beside the sea.

Al fresco dining on the aft deck

M/Y VOLANTE comes with a wonderful selection of water toys for thrill-seekers and quiet days all to yourselves. The collection includes:

• 2 x Seabob F5S
• 2 x 2-seater canoe kayaks
• 1 x paddleboard
• fishing gear
• snorkelling equipment and,
• inflatable and towable toys

There is room on board for up to 12 guests while cruising, and overnight the accommodation sleeps a total of 8 guests in 4 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 2 VIP staterooms and 1 twin cabin. The experienced crew of 5 will provide first-class service throughout their stay.

Four cabins can accommodate up to 12 guests | Master Suite

Read more about M/Y VOLANTE and plan your personalised itinerary for the best of the Mediterranean.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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On board Volante, guests will be treated to a culinary experience like no other. Every facet of your menu has been thoughtfully developed by our chef Antonios. A variety of fresh seafood ,meat and vegetables combined with fresh fruits and cold cuts are searced each day, alongside a selection of local products.

The flydeck can be readily modularised to allow ample space for workout activity

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There are plenty of sunbathing and relaxation areas on Volante yacht. Both on the flybridge and bow you can lay on comfortable sunbeds and sofas and enjoy the sun.

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Volante presents a wide range of water toys that will surely keep our guests active and entertained

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