Pershing Yachts Celebrates 40th Anniversary In Style
After many years spent writing about yachts, I've learned that the members of the Ferretti Group know how to celebrate. And since the Ferretti Group is comprised of seven iconic Italian brands including Riva, Wally, Pershing and others they always have something to celebrate…in style.
Pershing owners and guests were treated to 300-drone light show at the brand's 40th anniversary ... More event in Capri July 2025
So, when I heard that the Ferretti Group was planning to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pershing Yachts, I had a feeling they'd pull out all the stops. But, the series of parties and events they organized for Pershing owners and guests on Capri—during the height of the summer season—took pulling out the stops to the next level. And that's one of the things that impresses me about the Ferretti Group. They strive to do more than just sell boats. They also work hard to provide their owners with experiences—like a series of cool events in Capri In July—that are quite special as well.
The full Pershing line up was on display recently at the brand's 40th anniversary event in Capri
And it's obvious that the Ferretti Group's commitment to consistently deliver cool owner's experiences comes from the top down. 'Celebrating Pershing's 40th anniversary in Capri – a unique island in the very heart of the Mediterranean – had a special meaning,' Galassi said. 'Capri is pure beauty, like our boats, and the ideal setting for an extraordinary event that brought together entertainment, innovation and passion. Against a breathtaking natural backdrop, we told the story of an adventure lived in the fast lane: 40 years of incomparable style, comfort and thrilling performance. Emotions that only owners at the helm of a Pershing can truly understand. This event will live forever in the eyes and memories of everyone who was there, and above all in the glorious history of our brand.'
F1 driver and new Pershing 6x owner George Russell (blue jacket) with Ferretti Group CEO Alberto ... More Galassi
Like all Ferretti Group events, owners and guests—including Formula 1 driver George Russell who spent the first night aboard his new Pershing 6X just before the event—were treated to lots of memorable events that started with the presentation of the new Pershing GTX70, announced by a spectacular light show featuring 300 drones after dinner at Capri's famous 'La Canzone del Mare' restaurant. Then guests danced like crazy at a private show from Capri legend Gianluigi Lembo of 'Anema e Core'.
Pershing Yachts 40th Anniversary in Capri
The following day guests were treated to lunch in Nerano, at Antonio Mellino's famous 'Quattro Passi', while in the evening there were two dinner venues, both in Capri and both booked entirely for the event: the historic 'Il Riccio' and chef Franco Pepe's signature pizzeria and seafront restaurant 'a-Ma-Re Capri'.
Pershing owners also got to see new Pershing 6X, 7X and 8Xs, along with a Pershing GTX116 a Pershing GTX70 in action too.
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