Aquaholic Bingo: 1. Tucking yourself away from the main party 2. Separate shower stall 3. Clever crew routing 4. “Good book” 5. Wave in a mirror 6. Miele equipment 7. “Access all areas” tour 8. Standing headroom in cabins 9. “Excellent” 10. Tapping porcelain sink bowls 11. Engine room labels 12. “Classic Nordhaven” 13. “Get at-able” Jokes aside, thank you for your brilliant tours. A truest professional contribution to the TH-cam content!
You all probably dont care but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb forgot the account password. I would love any tricks you can give me
Aquaholic makes for easy viewing and listening because you really don't need a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering to appreciate the tour. Merely an interest in all the possible options for enjoying life on the water.
Remarkable. Simply the best boat reviews on TH-cam. No one else is even close. Smooth camera handling, decent pacing, no music distraction, and super knowledgeable commentary.
@@izziebon the boss is oblivious. That totally turned me off. He should have made an effort. this was tantamount to walking into some janky used car sales office. the 'boss' has less capacity for self reflection than dracula. NOT a good look!
Nice one! Love the fact that the designers clearly had some good thoughts about the crew. Finally a boat where the crew does not have to live like animals.
The yacht is just lovely and gorgeous inside! Everthing just feels cosy . I imagine myself walking around on this ship during the evening when the windows are covered and all the lights are on inside. The mastercabine is also beautiful and not just a big bed in the middle of the room.
no, it could've been so much better ie it seems very cramped especially since there's a separate side passage way stealing necessary space from the engine room. it would've benefitted so much having the E/room going from either side & having a central walk-way leading to the rear of the boat, that would've given much needed space to access components within the E/room. I'm also saying this as the original buyer who had a independent inspection carried out on the boat also noted access to components for routine maintenance an issue due to machinery tightly packed together. This is one of the reason's the original buyer actually begun legal proceedings with Nordhavn & yes years later its out of his hands up for sale etc.. go search utube for multiple legal recordings covering the case & you'll see yourself. overall its a nice boat but it has got some poor design floors/choices the above being one of them, then having 2 bathrooms in the master suit "wtf" anyway the engine room really needs more space for easy access... not to mention cables & pipework requires labelling (another fault found) as again knowing what each cable & pipe does on this actual boat is pretty difficult due to the lack of labels.... which is odd for Nordhavn.
@@malp6280 The engine room is full beam on the upper level. The passageway you're referring to is port side of the aft staterooms taking you aft to the lazarrette. Also, to keep a fire boundary I also would of designed the engine room the same way. I have seen the prints for all the decks. The legal problems were the guy couldn't afford the taxes on the boat. It was seized almost immediately after delivery to the boathouse. Customs came over and he couldn't pay the import fees. The lawsuit was about trying to say he never took delivery of the boat so Nordhavn would be responsible for the taxes. That's why all the nitpicking every lil detail or flaw to say the boat was not delivered satisfactory. Everything would of gotten taken care of, it was a delivery shakedown cruise. You take delivery and make a punch list for the builder and it gets fixed after a 30 to 60 day shakedown. This is nothing new in super/mega yachts. What I don't know how the buyers math was so far off? As he received a credit for the taxes paid on his last boat he traded in. All that was due was the difference between his trade and purchase price. He knew the taxes were due. It's embarrassing in my opinion to try to blame Nordhavn when he clearly didn't have the money to buy the boat.
Super yacht, super tour! This might be the best yacht I have seen yet. EVERYTHING was big! Engine room, crew area, VIP cabins, even the extra cabins. Amazing! This might be the best boat yet!
Ok watched this video at least 2 or 3 times and have decided that this is the greatest boat ever made to date! I am just amazed at the space on this boat! From the crew area to engine room its UNBELIEVABLE. Best yacht ever!
The 120 definitely seems to be the adult in the room. Crew and Captain accommadations on the boat are really magnificent as compared to boats twice three and four times their size.
Amazing. Ten tours like that and you'd get fit. All those stairs! The ironing board was good, you know, for when you have more pressing matters to deal with.
Amazing! You can see the care the crew have taken in looking after every inch of her. Not only the public areas but wow! That engine room!! Launched in 2014 & it’s still surgically clean!
Great boat, good crew areas with good space and facilities. The owner/passengers have pure indulgence. Nicks tour was his normal excited commentry , great tour, thanks.
What makes your tour videos the best are the one long continuous shot. You always know where you are and what your orientation is. It gives you a real idea of the layout of the boat.
Saw Nordhavn and clicked like before I watched! The only thing that would make me click like faster is Palmer Johnson! Edit: Having now watched, this is the best boat you have ever done. What a gem.
Truly a staggering vessel by all means. Range, comfort, safety, and adventure. Everything a yacht needs to satisfy its adventurer. I replaced the Princess X95 with this yacht. Not only because it has 3 times the range of a Princess X95 but because it can go through rough waters and stay comfortable. This yacht is so beautiful and my style that when I get it, I'm just gonna spend an hour in silence admiring it. I think I would never fall in love with this yacht if not for you. Thanks for the great vid Nick!
I spent three years as a radio/navigator of a 120' research vessel and the engine room/work space sounds brought me back. I loved life at sea; away from most everything. Such a unique feeling. I'll bet you spent some time planning your tour route; it was seamless. You are the best at video yacht tours on TH-cam. Thank you.
Oh Nick I've been meaning to say thank you so much for always getting straight to the point at the start of your videos. We don't first have to sit or skip through ten minutes of shout outs and reminders to "Hit that subscribe button" blah blah blah haha. It's such a treat, your approach is really appreciated.
Hands down the most spectacular ship you've featured to date. What an absolutely brilliant design, and what a truly vast ship. I cannot believe just how huge the interior space is.
@@squishysqish7974 not sure what you meant to say. It sounded like your only achievement thus far in your life is being born into a rich family. News flash: this is not an achievement it is a coincidence.
@@squishysqish7974 I am not, believe me. Wealth that you haven't earned by yourself is worth nothing... and in some ways I think I am richer than you are.
@@squishysqish7974 you realize that your only argument in this exchange so far is that I am poor in your eyes. Guess what: all I own is mine. Not my daddy's and not the bank's. You to the contrary seem to own nothing.... you keep telling that it is your dad's money and his yacht. Which means you and I own the same amount of yachts: zero. And it shows also that all the money in the world cannot buy character or manners. You are apparently living from someone else's pockets. Like a social welfare case. Enjoy your super rich live; I do not want to swap with you and this is god's honest truth.
OMG I love that Engine Room. Navy mechanic and we could only wish we had an engine room that clean and tidy. Love this boat, love the content and love Aquaholic. Well done my friend, well done indeed.
It's got a bloody engineering deck! An engineering deck on a yacht! Words fail me so this will have to suffice: It's bloody amazing! Love every tiny bit of it!
What a wonderful ship. As always, a great tour. You set the standard Nick. The engine room blew me away. All of the accommodations are great. I think however, for me, it is the more than adequate crew area. The crew live here, for the most part. There is no reason they should be housed like cord wood. I have absolutely no experience in this area. I do have experience in customer relations. I worked for twenty years in Las Vegas Nevada. Your employees determine your success. A happy worker is a must. I think the owner or this ship is very smart. Thanks Nick, for letting me babble on, Jerry
I've been monitored this N120 M/Y Aurora since her delivery date back in 2014 from Hong Kong to Canada. I hope that I could find a great video to explore her in details. Well thank you Nick for doing this.
Yet this is the exact same yacht that was at the heart of that dispute between Nordhavn and Gianciollo(?) about fit and finish on delivery. Where the owner signed and accepted delivery then refused final payment due to "problems" that were present at delivery.
Absolutely super tour. I didn't think you could better what you have achieved in the past, however, you've left your past 'standing' with this tour. This is without doubt, (in my view) the BEST yacht you have ever presented. If ever I could afford one, THIS is now top of the list, Thank you for presenting it to us.
The woodwork and cabinetry are so beautiful as is everything else. This decor is exactly the style I would just love. I’m just not interested in the yachts that are super modern but you would never know you were on a yacht. Yachts with interiors that could be identical to a Miami luxury condo just do nothing for me. I’m a big fan of Bering yachts, but I think I’m now an equally a fan of Nordhaven. This yacht is more than a person like me would know what to do with, having no yachting experience. I must say, I’m hooked on these Explorer yachts, they’re so much like tiny ships, capable of taking you right around the world and built for the open sea. So much more exciting than fancy fibreglass yachts that are more like floating party rooms that rarely go anywhere. This is an amazing yacht. The layout is so complex and very functional. The crew cabin area is far nicer than any that I’ve seen before and the engine room is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. I need to watch this video again. 😅👍
I love how knowledgeable you are. Like you've spent hours looking at the set up and the specs. Planning your route to explore it. You're brilliant at this!
I believe there was a big argument over tax and finance when it was delivered to the customer in Canada from China. I'm not sure he ever got to use it, I love Nordhavn boats but I do find their interiors just too woody for my liking.
i'll take it....... dont worry about gift wraping it. seriously i have watched this must be 20 times already. you have done a great job showing this boat off. one suggestion if i may, when you do these larger vessels i would be happier to see longer videos. there were a lot of areas and doors you never opened. you could double the length of this video and it would not get boring. once again thank you for all your efforts. keep em coming. kindest regards
" We have a lot of ground to cover all of it fantastic!" never a truer word, what a beautiful vessel. For me the only thing missing is mention of the lack of a wheel in the wheelhouse, I'm guessing it's a thing nowadays but it's the first boat review I've seen from you without a wheel so probably worth mentioning. But all in all another great video...
Nick, always look forward to seeing your tours. Your skills and preparation show your passion for the best of water life. No other presenter ever makes a viewer feel like they are right along side as the tour progresses but you make us feel like we are right there on the ships with you for a personal walk through. As always, well done. Very proud to see your channel progression and to see you getting to enjoy your labours. Cheers.
Yea, it will suffice. I can use it as a tender for my yacht. You know, so people arrive at the yacht well rested etc. Then park it in my yacht's tender garage, and off we go for the real cruise... Please, don't wake me up!! I'm enjoying my dream here!! Shhhttt!!!
I have become incredibly jaded and snobby watching this channel. Oh no an 80 foot yacht will not do! it must be at least 120. Ha ha. Kidding Nordhavn 45 to 63 is perfect size for owner operator.
@@gmcjetpilot Boats get so dirty underway, and they rot if you don't clean them. A 30' boat is a pain enough to clean, I'd definitely need full time crew for a 120.
@@andrew20195 I agree. I'm going to staff my yacht with super models... Ha ha. 120 ft boat crew is a Captain (liscenced req), engineer (liscenced req), 1st mate (knowledge experience), Steward/ess, Deck hand, and Chef would be a min.
I have read so much about this vessel, both positive and negative, from her delivery, legal wranglings, build problems, and then to her range and excellent sea keeping performance. For me, this is a boat for the owner to say to his family and friends, "trip through the Panama canal this Summer?". A beautiful yacht, of classic Nordhavn design, excellent review Nick, may I say Top Dollar! A quick footnote. Every tour I've seen of various Nordhavns, I have commented, 'you really need to have Aquaholic to do a review of this boat', maybe it worked? Once again, great review!
What were the build problems. I’ve heard about there without any details. Would be interesting to know. And why after all these years you only see one. Most companies have put out dozens of 120 ish in those years
@@Paul37Ontario Only one because it was a special 'commissioned' build. First owner pulled out due to financial difficulties and a second person was found to buy it. My take on it's problems stem from the fact the new owner was trying to dodge full Canadian sales taxes on the boat through a dubious tax avoidance/minimization scheme. * "In Canada, we have what's called sales taxes…generally charged on the net of the transaction, so if you bought a $16 million boat and traded in $5.5 million boat…you would get a refund of the taxes you paid on the $16 million boat or $5.5 million boat. They net the two. In order to do that, the trade-in, which I did through PAE, it had to go from me to the Alberta Service Bureau and Alberta Service Bureau sold it to PAE, so PAE Purchased the boat from Alberta Service Bureau for $5.5 million. Then Alberta Service Bureau would purchase from PAE a $16 million boat, so Alberta Service Bureau's real cost is the 16 less the 5.5. That would be the bill of sale that Alberta Service Bureau would issue to me. I would end up paying duty and taxes on the…on the $9.5 million instead of the $16 million." * But when Canadian Customs started sniffing around as the ship was being delivered to Canada, it was found out Alberta Services Bureau was just a front and the 'real' owner's identity was discovered. The real owner was then forced to pay full taxes on the $16M purchase price. The owner was pissed off with this and blamed Nordhavn for revealing to Customs his name. And so then decided to not pay some $720,000 + final payment! Nordhavn sued for the remainder. Owner counter sued and this is where all the 'perceived deficiencies' in build quality etc all of a sudden appeared. Obviously meritless counter suit because the owner eventually lost case, Nordhavn won.
gb nq And quite rightly so. Advise to all don’t even think about buying if you haven’t thought about the running costs. Take the price of the boat/ship and allow 20% running and staff costs at least, then there is insurance and servicing and paying for docking. All in all quite a bit but if you can comfortably afford this ship go for it nothing finer. That’s if I don’t beat you first!
Most Nordhavn's are well built with excellent workmanship. But I wouldn't touch this boat even if I had the money to burn. When one is cruising 500 miles offshore, one must have a 'lucky' or 'blessed' boat, not one that has a long bad history.
Been avoiding watching this video because this ship is beyond my dreams.This model is amazing. I could only imagine what it would be like to own this home one day. Nordhavn is the best.
Very good tour for a very complex yacht. This "ship", made in China with American know how, went from there to Vancouver and then, via Panama canal, to Miami. So what you have seen is how good this brand resists millage. Great video.
I’m gonna be honest, I love watching your videos because it makes me want to strive harder so one day I can afford a those boats (the smaller ones ofcourse) brilliant Nick!
Well done! I watched the video of this ship on it's delivery from Xiamen, China to Vancouver, Canada, from 2014. It is well worth your time. They experienced some heavy seas enroute and the ship performed admirably. But the only interior shots were brief. So it was nice to see the interior in all it's glory.
It shows you what Nordhavn is fully Capable of. This yacht is absolutely stunning. The attention to detail is incredible, and whilst it is beyond my wildest dreams, it is very reasonably priced for what it is.
That’s a wonderful tour Nick,, that’s immaculate for a 2014 , that’s a great example of how to service and maintain a super yacht,hopefully you aren’t overwhelmed by the situation with all the yachts 😂😂😂⚓️👌🏻😎👍🏻🍺
This boat is one of the finest yachts I think I've ever seen for its class, and I've seen a lot of yachts. It is stunning in every way! I've seen some that perhaps are a bit more opulent, having more bling, like being in some designer's showroom, but this boat is both beauty and function. It is unpretentious and yet so elegant. This is the boat I would want to spend serious time aboard. The overall design is, I think, brilliant! The accessibility of every part of the boat, especially by the crew, is so well thought out. And that engine room: Wow! It is an engineer's dream. Just over-the-top wonderful in every way. Thank you, Nick, for a really fun tour!
Thumbs up. I have to say that I've watched/critiqued a lot of yacht tour videos and for a 36m yacht (120') this one punches significantly above its weight. Very well laid out, the guest cabins aren't cramped (it helps that the designer didn't feel the need to force them all amidships) and the engineering spaces are incredible. On top of that it's a true tri-deck. It's actually a bit difficult to believe that this yacht is only 120' long.
Seen my uncles condo and boat in this video. I miss him alot but him and my aunt are always traveling the world and i dont get to see them very often. They always ask me if i want to come live with them on their boat but ive never took them up on it but i have been on many of voyages. Just not more than 2 months. Im 26 and want to make my own way in life and i hate it when theyd give me their centurion (if you dont know what that is look it up) beacuse i felt like a charity case but an absolute king. When i was in my late teens not so much because i didnt really understand what it ment to be humble at the time. Me and my cousin would be chauffeured down Venetian to south beach see a movie at the imax and then go shopping and literally buy what ever we wanted, mostly clothes, shoes, belts. I was in Monaco with my cousin and fondly remembered my aunt telling my cousin when we came back from Zeggs after he had purchased a new sea dweller "did you get your cousin one too?" He said no of course and i remembered her calling him rude and that we need to get on the Zodiac and go back to shore and buy me one. I told her many times i didnt want or need another watch. My Casio classic did everything i needed. I grew up extremely poor and my father has actually asked her a couple times for money to pay our mortgage because we fell on hard times which im ashmed of saying. She eventually bought me a 116610lv for my past birthday and i thanked her tons but i told her the only thing i needed was money for my level l-lll crane school and she paid it outright and i remembered falling to the ground crying like a baby because i was so stressed out how i was going to be able to afford it. I have a baby on the way and only have 1200$ in my savings and an old cat eye chevy neither of which if sold would afford me my schooling. And i wouldnt dare sell the rolex she gave me, its ment to be an heirloom of course. She also bought me and my wife everything on our registries but sadly cant come to the baby shower, due to her lifelong friends wedding in Ekali. I am extremely passionate about cars tho and have a huge admiration for craftsmanship (why im watching this video) and engineering as does my cousin. My uncle has a silver on silver Phantom coupe which he never ever drives and collects dust year round and ive only seen them drive it twice my entire life which is a real shame. Once to my great grandmothers funeral and the 2nd time to Marco island to their beach house which I road along. Maybe has 3k miles on the clock. If he ever thinks of getting rid of it im going to grow a pair and ask him for it. Its a pipe dream but if it was mine i would make it my daily driver. Anyways idk where im going with this but i love them dearly and miss them alot and this video made me think of them. If i ever won the powerball i would buy this boat and name it after my aunt. I guess you can say ive laid in the lap of luxury with all the benefits and none of the downsides of working astronomically hard for it like they have.
Now, that's an indoor dining area designed to be used! 😉 I absolutely love the Nordhavn styling and functionality. If I was mega-rich, this is what I'd have!
This is my dream yacht, hands down! Not interested in streamlined style, 100 meters long. This is a family boat. That galley is owner friendly, not just for crew use. Stunning design and attention to the details that matter. I find most super yachts claustrophobic, specially the passages, but not a Nordhavn.
Actually in that class, you really only need two guest cabins. While it seems a bit parsimonious, after a couple of days with only 120' and a crew on-board, you don't want more than 6 guests total.
This to me looks like a Royce-Rolls of contemporary yachts, in the era when the empathise is put on lightweight synthetic components and over-designed shapes the Nordhavn focused on making in it homely yet classy, practical and structurally well designed. Thanks for sharing!
Wow now that's a ship worthy of traveling the world in!!! That engine room is insane for a 120 foot boat its compared to one of 200 feet or bigger I'd say and the view from both helms is the best I've ever seen in any yacht, what a great tour Nick, showed us every inch of this massive vessel as if we were there with you thank you so much this thing is perfect in every way truly amazing
This guy LOVES his boats, and it shows. Nick is the definition of turning your passion into a business. Congrats on all the success so far, been following since 8k subs. Your tours are second to none
Of all the yachts you have featured on your channel this is my absolute favourite, by a country mile. What a truly beautiful boat. And to see crew accommodations like that almost makes me want to sign on (I can be a fender or something). Attention to detail, perfect. Engine room, warms my mechanic heart. Fantastic boat. Excellent presentation Nick, Cheers P.S what bellend pressed the dislike button?
Just watched this one again and what a fantastic boat she is with such a fantastic range too. This blows me away. Sell the house, I’d happily live on this beauty
Magnificent! My kind of yacht. I’ve seen a couple of tours of Aurora before but none as complete or as detailed as this one. Well done Nick! You must be chuffed having been on board this one.
Aquaholic Bingo:
1. Tucking yourself away from the main party
2. Separate shower stall
3. Clever crew routing
4. “Good book”
5. Wave in a mirror
6. Miele equipment
7. “Access all areas” tour
8. Standing headroom in cabins
9. “Excellent”
10. Tapping porcelain sink bowls
11. Engine room labels
12. “Classic Nordhaven”
13. “Get at-able”
Jokes aside, thank you for your brilliant tours. A truest professional contribution to the TH-cam content!
Also... “a lot of ground to cover”
Superb
Awesome
Not to mention “great little”...
Proper little ship
You know you're doing it right when the company owners and managers know you. Looks like we're not your only fans. Well done.
You all probably dont care but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account??
I was dumb forgot the account password. I would love any tricks you can give me
@Westin Kamari instablaster =)
@MrAbletospeak LMAO
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This reviewer is simply the best in reviewing yachts. What a pleasure to listen to.
You're very kind :)
Yes I agree
Aquaholic makes for easy viewing and listening because you really don't need a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering to appreciate the tour. Merely an interest in all the possible options for enjoying life on the water.
Remarkable. Simply the best boat reviews on TH-cam. No one else is even close. Smooth camera handling, decent pacing, no music distraction, and super knowledgeable commentary.
You're very kind 🙂
Totally agree.
I got majorly anxious when he walked into everyone just sat there, it felt like we all had just walked in and started disturbing them
Bro
Most of them looked like shonky car salesmen...
He said they knew we were all coming; one of the chaps was boss of Nordhavn Its a brill promo, and thorough. Lots of inlaid cabinet-making and class!
For that price i Hope i get the Humans too!
@@izziebon the boss is oblivious. That totally turned me off. He should have made an effort. this was tantamount to walking into some janky used car sales office. the 'boss' has less capacity for self reflection than dracula. NOT a good look!
The ladies all get weak at the knees when Nick mentions Miele and thrust controllers.
FINALLY A BATHTUB, AND A DECOR WITH CLASS ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂 No one can accuse this yacht of looking like a hotel room thanks bro, very good call 😊
Nice one! Love the fact that the designers clearly had some good thoughts about the crew. Finally a boat where the crew does not have to live like animals.
The way Nick is able to transport us into the entire lifestyle of yachting is excellent. Great review.
The yacht is just lovely and gorgeous inside! Everthing just feels cosy . I imagine myself walking around on this ship during the evening when the windows are covered and all the lights are on inside. The mastercabine is also beautiful and not just a big bed in the middle of the room.
Hands down this is the best engine room I’ve ever seen.
Look at Lady Sheridan, Mine Games, Cloud 9, etc.
NO CAP
Obviously a smaller class of ship, but I like the Allseas 92's engine room.
no, it could've been so much better ie it seems very cramped especially since there's a separate side passage way stealing necessary space from the engine room. it would've benefitted so much having the E/room going from either side & having a central walk-way leading to the rear of the boat, that would've given much needed space to access components within the E/room.
I'm also saying this as the original buyer who had a independent inspection carried out on the boat also noted access to components for routine maintenance an issue due to machinery tightly packed together. This is one of the reason's the original buyer actually begun legal proceedings with Nordhavn & yes years later its out of his hands up for sale etc.. go search utube for multiple legal recordings covering the case & you'll see yourself.
overall its a nice boat but it has got some poor design floors/choices the above being one of them, then having 2 bathrooms in the master suit "wtf" anyway the engine room really needs more space for easy access... not to mention cables & pipework requires labelling (another fault found) as again knowing what each cable & pipe does on this actual boat is pretty difficult due to the lack of labels.... which is odd for Nordhavn.
@@malp6280 The engine room is full beam on the upper level. The passageway you're referring to is port side of the aft staterooms taking you aft to the lazarrette. Also, to keep a fire boundary I also would of designed the engine room the same way. I have seen the prints for all the decks.
The legal problems were the guy couldn't afford the taxes on the boat. It was seized almost immediately after delivery to the boathouse. Customs came over and he couldn't pay the import fees. The lawsuit was about trying to say he never took delivery of the boat so Nordhavn would be responsible for the taxes. That's why all the nitpicking every lil detail or flaw to say the boat was not delivered satisfactory. Everything would of gotten taken care of, it was a delivery shakedown cruise. You take delivery and make a punch list for the builder and it gets fixed after a 30 to 60 day shakedown. This is nothing new in super/mega yachts.
What I don't know how the buyers math was so far off? As he received a credit for the taxes paid on his last boat he traded in. All that was due was the difference between his trade and purchase price. He knew the taxes were due. It's embarrassing in my opinion to try to blame Nordhavn when he clearly didn't have the money to buy the boat.
Super yacht, super tour! This might be the best yacht I have seen yet. EVERYTHING was big! Engine room, crew area, VIP cabins, even the extra cabins. Amazing! This might be the best boat yet!
I really appreciate that you go into the engine rooms etc and talk about all the mechanicals
Ok watched this video at least 2 or 3 times and have decided that this is the greatest boat ever made to date! I am just amazed at the space on this boat! From the crew area to engine room its UNBELIEVABLE. Best yacht ever!
Ha ha, 1 year later... and STILL the best yacht I have ever seen!
I agree totally 100%.
The 120 definitely seems to be the adult in the room. Crew and Captain accommadations on the boat are really magnificent as compared to boats twice three and four times their size.
Always liked a Nordhaven but that is just insane.No wonder you had a smile on your face getting on there.Brilliant job thanks for sharing.
Amazing. Ten tours like that and you'd get fit. All those stairs! The ironing board was good, you know, for when you have more pressing matters to deal with.
Amazing! You can see the care the crew have taken in looking after every inch of her. Not only the public areas but wow! That engine room!! Launched in 2014 & it’s still surgically clean!
Cant wait to see the Nordhavn 140, hope you do a tour of that one when it comes out. Love you work, keep it up. Hopefully owning one soon
Great boat, good crew areas with good space and facilities. The owner/passengers have pure indulgence. Nicks tour was his normal excited commentry , great tour, thanks.
An absolutely stunning boat. really love the interior - not too old school, not too modern, just right!
What makes your tour videos the best are the one long continuous shot. You always know where you are and what your orientation is. It gives you a real idea of the layout of the boat.
Saw Nordhavn and clicked like before I watched! The only thing that would make me click like faster is Palmer Johnson!
Edit: Having now watched, this is the best boat you have ever done. What a gem.
Not even 100k subscribers and you're getting VIP treatment and allowed to do full tours with no interference! Waaaaay to go!
Well it's not really how many subscribers which matter, but how many are actually on the market for such a boat, I guess.
Jean Roch if only 1% want a boat and then only 1 or 2 people buy one it would still be worth it for the companies probably.
And 4 months later, he's at 184,000 subscribers. :)
@@bosgaurus1 now 237k
I love it when the captain gets his own cabin separate from the crew!
Truly a staggering vessel by all means. Range, comfort, safety, and adventure. Everything a yacht needs to satisfy its adventurer. I replaced the Princess X95 with this yacht. Not only because it has 3 times the range of a Princess X95 but because it can go through rough waters and stay comfortable. This yacht is so beautiful and my style that when I get it, I'm just gonna spend an hour in silence admiring it. I think I would never fall in love with this yacht if not for you. Thanks for the great vid Nick!
I spent three years as a radio/navigator of a 120' research vessel and the engine room/work space sounds brought me back. I loved life at sea; away from most everything. Such a unique feeling. I'll bet you spent some time planning your tour route; it was seamless. You are the best at video yacht tours on TH-cam. Thank you.
Oh Nick I've been meaning to say thank you so much for always getting straight to the point at the start of your videos. We don't first have to sit or skip through ten minutes of shout outs and reminders to "Hit that subscribe button" blah blah blah haha. It's such a treat, your approach is really appreciated.
Hands down the most spectacular ship you've featured to date. What an absolutely brilliant design, and what a truly vast ship. I cannot believe just how huge the interior space is.
Not a ship...Its a yacht or boat.
The dream. If I owned something like this it would be my full time house. I wouldn’t bother with anything more than an apartment on land.
same here, unfo I am too short on cash to make this come true
@@squishysqish7974 not sure what you meant to say. It sounded like your only achievement thus far in your life is being born into a rich family. News flash: this is not an achievement it is a coincidence.
Squishy Sqish - You are just an asshat.
@@squishysqish7974 I am not, believe me. Wealth that you haven't earned by yourself is worth nothing... and in some ways I think I am richer than you are.
@@squishysqish7974 you realize that your only argument in this exchange so far is that I am poor in your eyes. Guess what: all I own is mine. Not my daddy's and not the bank's. You to the contrary seem to own nothing.... you keep telling that it is your dad's money and his yacht. Which means you and I own the same amount of yachts: zero. And it shows also that all the money in the world cannot buy character or manners. You are apparently living from someone else's pockets. Like a social welfare case. Enjoy your super rich live; I do not want to swap with you and this is god's honest truth.
The Princess/Sunseekers are really nice and all, but this ship is simply perfection
The crew mess area is nicer than some guest accommodations you've shown.
Wow, that boat is huge. I was lost most of the time. But beautiful boat and excellent video as always. Thanks for making videos and welcome to America
OMG I love that Engine Room. Navy mechanic and we could only wish we had an engine room that clean and tidy. Love this boat, love the content and love Aquaholic. Well done my friend, well done indeed.
It's got a bloody engineering deck! An engineering deck on a yacht! Words fail me so this will have to suffice: It's bloody amazing! Love every tiny bit of it!
Nick got so smitten by this boat that he even forgot to wave to the mirror!
What a wonderful ship. As always, a great tour. You set the standard Nick. The engine room blew me away. All of the accommodations are great. I think however, for me, it is the more than adequate crew area. The crew live here, for the most part. There is no reason they should be housed like cord wood. I have absolutely no experience in this area. I do have experience in customer relations. I worked for twenty years in Las Vegas Nevada. Your employees determine your success. A happy worker is a must. I think the owner or this ship is very smart. Thanks Nick, for letting me babble on, Jerry
Now that is a boat..what a stunner..real ship feel with all that wood..lots of thought gone into it
I've been monitored this N120 M/Y Aurora since her delivery date back in 2014 from Hong Kong to Canada. I hope that I could find a great video to explore her in details. Well thank you Nick for doing this.
Dhany Bangert +1
Yet this is the exact same yacht that was at the heart of that dispute between Nordhavn and Gianciollo(?) about fit and finish on delivery.
Where the owner signed and accepted delivery then refused final payment due to "problems" that were present at delivery.
Me too
Absolutely super tour.
I didn't think you could better what you have achieved in the past, however, you've left your past 'standing' with this tour.
This is without doubt, (in my view) the BEST yacht you have ever presented.
If ever I could afford one, THIS is now top of the list, Thank you for presenting it to us.
The woodwork and cabinetry are so beautiful as is everything else. This decor is exactly the style I would just love. I’m just not interested in the yachts that are super modern but you would never know you were on a yacht. Yachts with interiors that could be identical to a Miami luxury condo just do nothing for me.
I’m a big fan of Bering yachts, but I think I’m now an equally a fan of Nordhaven. This yacht is more than a person like me would know what to do with, having no yachting experience. I must say, I’m hooked on these Explorer yachts, they’re so much like tiny ships, capable of taking you right around the world and built for the open sea. So much more exciting than fancy fibreglass yachts that are more like floating party rooms that rarely go anywhere.
This is an amazing yacht. The layout is so complex and very functional. The crew cabin area is far nicer than any that I’ve seen before and the engine room is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. I need to watch this video again. 😅👍
I love how knowledgeable you are. Like you've spent hours looking at the set up and the specs. Planning your route to explore it. You're brilliant at this!
Thank you! :)
I noticed the same. His flow isn't random.
It'd be worth every penny just to play Hide and Seek on this boat. I swear i'm an adult.
In body, maybe. Not like me. I'm the real adult here.
By the way, you're it!!!
(Runs off giggling...)
First place I'd hide is at 14:13 :) Awesome storage/hiding spot.
@@tecwzrd Too obvious. First place he'll look. I'm hiding behind that door in the hallway he didn't open.
@@realitycheck3363 In the crew galley? That just leads to one of the guest rooms, you'll be totally exposed!
I’d be under the dining room table hanging on...like in “Matilda”
Top job Nick, respect. Holding up well for a 6-year-old boat.
probably hardly used i'm guessing.
I believe there was a big argument over tax and finance when it was delivered to the customer in Canada from China. I'm not sure he ever got to use it, I love Nordhavn boats but I do find their interiors just too woody for my liking.
@@nothingsurprisesmeanymore It was nothing to do with tax and finance as far as I'm aware. There was a court case and it's on TH-cam.
@Asim Ayyubi No the builders cocked up. Read the surveys.
Had to slip “Classic Nordharvn” in at least once in the video 😂
The engine room is just amazing... I was expecting something impressive because its a Nordhavn, but I didn't expect that! Just spectacular!
13:18. Remember your yesterday's dream, your tomorrow's, and live your today's. Kudos to the crew member who wrote that! Love it.
Actually " Remember your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows and LIVE your todays!"
No apostrophes.
i'll take it....... dont worry about gift wraping it. seriously i have watched this must be 20 times already. you have done a great job showing this boat off. one suggestion if i may, when you do these larger vessels i would be happier to see longer videos. there were a lot of areas and doors you never opened. you could double the length of this video and it would not get boring. once again thank you for all your efforts. keep em coming. kindest regards
" We have a lot of ground to cover all of it fantastic!" never a truer word, what a beautiful vessel. For me the only thing missing is mention of the lack of a wheel in the wheelhouse, I'm guessing it's a thing nowadays but it's the first boat review I've seen from you without a wheel so probably worth mentioning. But all in all another great video...
Most new ships use that instead of the usual large wheel.
Yep very clever design to allow all of that dedicated crew routing. Thanks Nick.
I ❤️ how the Owner & his Crew went All Out for this Video. They provided Transport, meals & the Opportunity to Enjoy the Fun...Well done 💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
13:18 "Remember your yesterdays, dream your tomorrows and LIVE your todays! Great quote.
Nick, always look forward to seeing your tours. Your skills and preparation show your passion for the best of water life. No other presenter ever makes a viewer feel like they are right along side as the tour progresses but you make us feel like we are right there on the ships with you
for a personal walk through. As always, well done. Very proud to see your channel progression and to see you getting to enjoy your labours. Cheers.
WHAT DO I THINK OF IT? WWWWOOOOOOWWWW That is an incredible SHIP, not a yacht, not a boat, it is a SHIP.
Yea, it will suffice. I can use it as a tender for my yacht. You know, so people arrive at the yacht well rested etc. Then park it in my yacht's tender garage, and off we go for the real cruise...
Please, don't wake me up!! I'm enjoying my dream here!! Shhhttt!!!
I have become incredibly jaded and snobby watching this channel. Oh no an 80 foot yacht will not do! it must be at least 120. Ha ha. Kidding Nordhavn 45 to 63 is perfect size for owner operator.
@@gmcjetpilot Boats get so dirty underway, and they rot if you don't clean them. A 30' boat is a pain enough to clean, I'd definitely need full time crew for a 120.
@@andrew20195 I agree. I'm going to staff my yacht with super models... Ha ha. 120 ft boat crew is a Captain (liscenced req), engineer (liscenced req), 1st mate (knowledge experience), Steward/ess, Deck hand, and Chef would be a min.
It's a beautiful home.
I have read so much about this vessel, both positive and negative, from her delivery, legal wranglings, build problems, and then to her range and excellent sea keeping performance. For me, this is a boat for the owner to say to his family and friends, "trip through the Panama canal this Summer?". A beautiful yacht, of classic Nordhavn design, excellent review Nick, may I say Top Dollar!
A quick footnote. Every tour I've seen of various Nordhavns, I have commented, 'you really need to have Aquaholic to do a review of this boat', maybe it worked?
Once again, great review!
What were the build problems. I’ve heard about there without any details. Would be interesting to know. And why after all these years you only see one. Most companies have put out dozens of 120 ish in those years
@@Paul37Ontario Only one because it was a special 'commissioned' build. First owner pulled out due to financial difficulties and a second person was found to buy it.
My take on it's problems stem from the fact the new owner was trying to dodge full Canadian sales taxes on the boat through a dubious tax avoidance/minimization scheme.
* "In Canada, we have what's called sales taxes…generally charged on the net of the transaction, so if you bought a $16 million boat and traded in $5.5 million boat…you would get a refund of the taxes you paid on the $16 million boat or $5.5 million boat. They net the two. In order to do that, the trade-in, which I did through PAE, it had to go from me to the Alberta Service Bureau and Alberta Service Bureau sold it to PAE, so PAE Purchased the boat from Alberta Service Bureau for $5.5 million.
Then Alberta Service Bureau would purchase from PAE a $16 million boat, so Alberta Service Bureau's real cost is the 16 less the 5.5. That would be the bill of sale that Alberta Service Bureau would issue to me. I would end up paying duty and taxes on the…on the $9.5 million instead of the $16 million." *
But when Canadian Customs started sniffing around as the ship was being delivered to Canada, it was found out Alberta Services Bureau was just a front and the 'real' owner's identity was discovered. The real owner was then forced to pay full taxes on the $16M purchase price.
The owner was pissed off with this and blamed Nordhavn for revealing to Customs his name. And so then decided to not pay some $720,000 + final payment!
Nordhavn sued for the remainder. Owner counter sued and this is where all the 'perceived deficiencies' in build quality etc all of a sudden appeared. Obviously meritless counter suit because the owner eventually lost case, Nordhavn won.
gb nq And quite rightly so. Advise to all don’t even think about buying if you haven’t thought about the running costs. Take the price of the boat/ship and allow 20% running and staff costs at least, then there is insurance and servicing and paying for docking. All in all quite a bit but if you can comfortably afford this ship go for it nothing finer. That’s if I don’t beat you first!
gb nq Thank you for your great reply 👍
Most Nordhavn's are well built with excellent workmanship. But I wouldn't touch this boat even if I had the money to burn. When one is cruising 500 miles offshore, one must have a 'lucky' or 'blessed' boat, not one that has a long bad history.
Magnificent. I was totally lost on the tour. So many ins and outs and various stairwells. Like a little ocean liner.
Nordhavn builds the most solid yachts I have ever seen and Aquaholic does the best tour of anything that floats!
I mean, it’s 120ft but feels and looks even bigger! It’s a ship! Perfectly trans-oceanic! Phenomenal and beautiful piece of engineering!
This has to be the nicest boat on the channel so far
That yatch just kept going on and on. Man that was awesome!
Been avoiding watching this video because this ship is beyond my dreams.This model is amazing. I could only imagine what it would be like to own this home one day. Nordhavn is the best.
Thanks so much Nick! I really appreciate your affection for boats.
Very good tour for a very complex yacht.
This "ship", made in China with American know how, went from there to Vancouver and then, via Panama canal, to Miami. So what you have seen is how good this brand resists millage.
Great video.
I’m gonna be honest, I love watching your videos because it makes me want to strive harder so one day I can afford a those boats (the smaller ones ofcourse) brilliant Nick!
Well done! I watched the video of this ship on it's delivery from Xiamen, China to Vancouver, Canada, from 2014. It is well worth your time. They experienced some heavy seas enroute and the ship performed admirably. But the only interior shots were brief. So it was nice to see the interior in all it's glory.
Carl look up this same boat after it was delivered and the horrendous amount of faults. And the interviews with those concerned for the court case.
When you have watched all Nick's videos and then you watch them again because they are just that good. Cheers! 🍷
🙂
It shows you what Nordhavn is fully Capable of. This yacht is absolutely stunning. The attention to detail is incredible, and whilst it is beyond my wildest dreams, it is very reasonably priced for what it is.
Nordhavn's interior finishes are unbelievable. Can't wait for you to do a tour of the upcoming 148.
That’s a wonderful tour Nick,, that’s immaculate for a 2014 , that’s a great example of how to service and maintain a super yacht,hopefully you aren’t overwhelmed by the situation with all the yachts 😂😂😂⚓️👌🏻😎👍🏻🍺
This boat is one of the finest yachts I think I've ever seen for its class, and I've seen a lot of yachts. It is stunning in every way! I've seen some that perhaps are a bit more opulent, having more bling, like being in some designer's showroom, but this boat is both beauty and function. It is unpretentious and yet so elegant. This is the boat I would want to spend serious time aboard. The overall design is, I think, brilliant! The accessibility of every part of the boat, especially by the crew, is so well thought out. And that engine room: Wow! It is an engineer's dream. Just over-the-top wonderful in every way. Thank you, Nick, for a really fun tour!
Thank you for watching! :)
Thumbs up. I have to say that I've watched/critiqued a lot of yacht tour videos and for a 36m yacht (120') this one punches significantly above its weight. Very well laid out, the guest cabins aren't cramped (it helps that the designer didn't feel the need to force them all amidships) and the engineering spaces are incredible. On top of that it's a true tri-deck. It's actually a bit difficult to believe that this yacht is only 120' long.
Seen my uncles condo and boat in this video. I miss him alot but him and my aunt are always traveling the world and i dont get to see them very often. They always ask me if i want to come live with them on their boat but ive never took them up on it but i have been on many of voyages. Just not more than 2 months. Im 26 and want to make my own way in life and i hate it when theyd give me their centurion (if you dont know what that is look it up) beacuse i felt like a charity case but an absolute king. When i was in my late teens not so much because i didnt really understand what it ment to be humble at the time. Me and my cousin would be chauffeured down Venetian to south beach see a movie at the imax and then go shopping and literally buy what ever we wanted, mostly clothes, shoes, belts. I was in Monaco with my cousin and fondly remembered my aunt telling my cousin when we came back from Zeggs after he had purchased a new sea dweller "did you get your cousin one too?" He said no of course and i remembered her calling him rude and that we need to get on the Zodiac and go back to shore and buy me one. I told her many times i didnt want or need another watch. My Casio classic did everything i needed. I grew up extremely poor and my father has actually asked her a couple times for money to pay our mortgage because we fell on hard times which im ashmed of saying. She eventually bought me a 116610lv for my past birthday and i thanked her tons but i told her the only thing i needed was money for my level l-lll crane school and she paid it outright and i remembered falling to the ground crying like a baby because i was so stressed out how i was going to be able to afford it. I have a baby on the way and only have 1200$ in my savings and an old cat eye chevy neither of which if sold would afford me my schooling. And i wouldnt dare sell the rolex she gave me, its ment to be an heirloom of course. She also bought me and my wife everything on our registries but sadly cant come to the baby shower, due to her lifelong friends wedding in Ekali. I am extremely passionate about cars tho and have a huge admiration for craftsmanship (why im watching this video) and engineering as does my cousin. My uncle has a silver on silver Phantom coupe which he never ever drives and collects dust year round and ive only seen them drive it twice my entire life which is a real shame. Once to my great grandmothers funeral and the 2nd time to Marco island to their beach house which I road along. Maybe has 3k miles on the clock. If he ever thinks of getting rid of it im going to grow a pair and ask him for it. Its a pipe dream but if it was mine i would make it my daily driver. Anyways idk where im going with this but i love them dearly and miss them alot and this video made me think of them. If i ever won the powerball i would buy this boat and name it after my aunt. I guess you can say ive laid in the lap of luxury with all the benefits and none of the downsides of working astronomically hard for it like they have.
A $13.5 million boat with a $400 art budget. Nice presentation, especially that impressive engine room.
Nick is the best in the business! Love this guy and his content!
You're very kind 🙂
Now, that's an indoor dining area designed to be used! 😉
I absolutely love the Nordhavn styling and functionality. If I was mega-rich, this is what I'd have!
There have been several walkthroughs of this N120 and none of which compares to yours Nick. Well done chap!!!
Nordhavn have just got my number 1 spot after seeing this exquisite architecture. I love the multiple passage ways.
I've never been a big fan of trawler type yachts until your enthusiasm bit me like a bug. This is most, most impressive.
This is my dream yacht, hands down! Not interested in streamlined style, 100 meters long. This is a family boat. That galley is owner friendly, not just for crew use. Stunning design and attention to the details that matter. I find most super yachts claustrophobic, specially the passages, but not a Nordhavn.
Ahh here it is. The video iv´e been waiting for.
Seems like Nordhaven just blow the competition away with engineering and build quality ... a proper ship with super yacht comfort , thanks Nick
I like how Nordhavn cater as much for the Captain & Engineer as much as the owner & guests.
Two worlds. One boat.
I watched this tour again. This is what I believe a SuperYacht should be top to bottom. Truly an amazing vessel.
That dual-level engine room is a work of art in itself.
"If your ship won't come in...Swim out to it!"😉
Awesome AQUAHOLIC! Awesome Yacht! Awesome Video! Thank you for what you do mate.
For the longest time I was thinking “there’s only 2 guest cabins? On a 120’ yacht?” Then I finally had a sigh of relief when he got to the end haha
Actually in that class, you really only need two guest cabins. While it seems a bit parsimonious, after a couple of days with only 120' and a crew on-board, you don't want more than 6 guests total.
This to me looks like a Royce-Rolls of contemporary yachts, in the era when the empathise is put on lightweight synthetic components and over-designed shapes the Nordhavn focused on making in it homely yet classy, practical and structurally well designed. Thanks for sharing!
Wow now that's a ship worthy of traveling the world in!!! That engine room is insane for a 120 foot boat its compared to one of 200 feet or bigger I'd say and the view from both helms is the best I've ever seen in any yacht, what a great tour Nick, showed us every inch of this massive vessel as if we were there with you thank you so much this thing is perfect in every way truly amazing
This guy LOVES his boats, and it shows. Nick is the definition of turning your passion into a business. Congrats on all the success so far, been following since 8k subs. Your tours are second to none
Of all the yachts you have featured on your channel this is my absolute favourite, by a country mile. What a truly beautiful boat. And to see crew accommodations like that almost makes me want to sign on (I can be a fender or something). Attention to detail, perfect. Engine room, warms my mechanic heart. Fantastic boat. Excellent presentation Nick, Cheers
P.S what bellend pressed the dislike button?
Talk about being timeless. I bet this will be worth millions even when it's 30 years old.
Nice to see they have the grain of the wood going in the correct up and down direction
Just watched this one again and what a fantastic boat she is with such a fantastic range too. This blows me away.
Sell the house, I’d happily live on this beauty
Magnificent! My kind of yacht. I’ve seen a couple of tours of Aurora before but none as complete or as detailed as this one. Well done Nick! You must be chuffed having been on board this one.
Very much 🙂
Nick you have out done yourself with this tour!! No doubt your professionalism gets you access to these beauties. Outstanding content mate
Thank you 🙂
Just pure Nordhavn magic right there.
Aurora is gorgeous, Viverae whilst “only” a 86 is another example of Nordhavn bliss 👌🏼🇦🇺
Great walk through.
There is so much to this boat! Defenetly the best
Super yacht I have ever seen
Nordhavn has the most beautiful yachts. The classic design and build quality is just awesome
Well done what a marvellous vessel anyone would be so lucky to own such a ship. Tremendous tour, thank you for sharing...
Glad you enjoyed it
That is the best boat you’ve ever toured. Amazing
This kind of “ship” is just so cool. Livable luxury with just about anything you could want with real range. As always, the video is fantastic!
Stunningly beautiful interior with the best practical use of space I have seen so far. What incredible engineering and design. Just an amazing yacht.
The woodwork is exceptional. What a gorgeous ship!