Playboy Magazine South Africa November 2013 November 2013 | Page 91

Built in 2010, and refitted in 2013, by Dutch
shipyard Amels, the Belle Aimée is a charter
motor yacht specified for dive, adventure, and
educationally-focused expeditions. The recent
upgrade equipped the 52m yacht with a state-ofthe-art dive centre, wet lab, and an impressive
selection of diving gear and water toys for aquatic
exploration and tomfoolery alike. More than
that, the Belle Aimée is a bone fide voyager and
has an experienced crew of 13 who can provide
customized itineraries for off-shore exploration,
including New Zealand’s protected waterways.
Make no mistake, though, while Amels have
upgraded the Belle Aimée with all the tech and
amenities needed for diving and discovery, she
is still a luxury motor yacht. The 2013 upgrade
included a new and exquisite interior and
A/V system, complete with all the electronic
entertainment one could want at the bottom
of the South Pacific, such as the 3,000 films
available on the media system. On the surface,
the Belle Aimée comes with an expansive sun
deck, one that would not look out of place on a
much larger yacht, a games table and a spa pool.



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