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Sailing in Style: Designing Yacht Interiors with Elegance and Sophistication

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Creating yacht interiors involves the integration of luxury, innovation, and practicality to create a functional and elegant space, that seamlessly combines interior design, product design, and naval architecture. Each design element plays an important role in enhancing the onboard luxury experience and ensuring exceptional performance across diverse sea conditions. In yacht design, prioritizing functionality involves integrating innovative features, efficient layouts, and practical amenities to enhance usability, comfort, and performance during various cruising and leisure scenarios. These design principles form the foundation of yacht interiors.

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1. Sophisticated Aesthetics

In luxury yacht design, it is important to prioritize opulence, comfort, and extravagant amenities to ensure a high-end experience for passengers. Futuristic and sophisticated aesthetics can be achieved by integrating sleek lines, glass facades, and cutting-edge technology. A crucial element in crafting an opulent onboard ambiance is integrating luxury yacht features like spacious cabins, state-of-the-art entertainment systems, and custom furnishings tailored to suit different tastes.

Designer: Samuele Errico Piccarini

The Pininfarina Capitolo catamaran exudes luxury and airiness with its transparent hull, offering stylish leisure and secluded relaxation spaces. Designed by Pininfarina in collaboration with automotive and yacht designers, it caters to the preferences of influential clients like Ryu Cardoso, featuring an open-plan layout flooded with light and panoramic views of the sea and ensuring a sleek and unparalleled leisure experience on serene waters.

2. Maximize Space

Space optimization is paramount on yachts due to their limited square footage, ensuring efficient space management without sacrificing style. This involves embracing multi-functional design principles, where furniture serves more than one purpose.

Design: TISG

Explore the opulent interior of ‘This Is It’, the largest motor catamaran soon to grace the seas. Crafted by The Italian Sea Group’s Tecnomar brand, this 43.5-meter marvel is poised for a spectacular debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. With an exterior reminiscent of mythical sea creatures, its meticulously engineered design enhances hydrodynamic efficiency, while expansive glass surfaces not only elevate aesthetics but also reduce weight, contributing to fuel efficiency. Hosting up to 12 guests, the catamaran boasts well-lit cabins with skylights, connected to terraces overlooking lush vertical gardens. The main lounge seamlessly transitions to an outdoor space featuring a dining area, bar, game zone, and pool. An upper deck sanctuary offers a sauna, sensorial shower, and playroom.

3. Optimize Storage

Given the limited space on a yacht, it’s important to make the most of available storage. Custom furniture offering built-in storage solutions, such as storage beds, ottomans, and sofas with storage compartments, can help keep belongings organized while maximizing space.

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4. Pay Attention to the Flooring

The flooring in yacht interiors is essential, as it must be both visually appealing and functional. Selecting the appropriate flooring can instantly improve the design and create a warmer atmosphere. Opting for premium materials like teak, marble, or high-quality faux wood finishes ensures durability in a compact space.

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5. Maximize Natural Light

Utilizing natural light aboard enhances the yacht’s environment. Strategically placed windows, skylights, and open layouts not only adds a sense of spaciousness but also create a more uplifting ambiance for passengers and guests.

Designer: Lazzarini Design

This innovative superyacht by Lazzarini Design challenges norms with its hollowed-out center, offering a unique sun deck and visual allure. Spanning 69 meters with three decks concealed within, it’s speculated to feature a hybrid propulsion system, possibly integrating solar panels. Despite space constraints, the expansive deck provides ample room for socializing and panoramic views, making it the perfect choice for those seeking attention-worthy aesthetics on serene waters.

6. Indoor-Outdoor Integration

Yacht design should blend indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly, ensuring a smooth transition from inside to out. Compact features like foldable glass doors, expansive decks, and designated outdoor lounging areas create a fluid connection between the yacht’s interior and the sea, fostering a feeling of freedom and relaxation for guests within a compact setting.

Designer: Ali Cam

This ultra-luxurious superyacht, known as The Arc, stands out with its lower-level deck adorned with panoramic glass walls. Designed for discerning individuals seeking ultimate comfort and style, The Arc features organic contours juxtaposed with sharp edges, resembling a hypercar of the sea. Its three levels serve distinct purposes, with the lower deck providing breathtaking sea views through transparent glass facades. On the second level, guests can bask in the sun on an open deck, while the top level features a swimming pool and relaxation area, with the main sail serving as a focal point. The yacht’s design theme of black and titanium grey tones exudes luxury and speed, with the lower-level deck offering both open sea views and protection from the elements, ensuring unparalleled comfort in any weather condition.

7. Integrate Intelligent Technology

Adding smart technology like modern entertainment systems, automated lighting, advanced navigation tools, and safety features improves the onboard experience, ensuring comfort and convenience for passengers.

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8. Custom Detailing

A yacht project should reflect the owners’ personalities through personalized touches, achieved by collaborating closely with skilled artisans and designers. A balance in shapes, colors, and volumes is essential in yacht interiors to ensure elegance and comfort. Additionally, integrating vintage accessories can create a cozy atmosphere with a lived-in vibe.

Designer: Max Zhivov

The Drakkar S, an 85-foot superyacht by Max Zhivov, offers smartphone-controlled autonomous sailing reminiscent of a Tesla for the oceans. Inspired by Viking longships, it features advanced autopilot and AI navigation systems, controllable via a smartphone app. Powered by solar panels for emission-free travel, it integrates amenities like a beach club, dining salon, and spacious cabins for eight guests, promising a seamless and sustainable maritime adventure.

9. Eco-Conscious Design

With an increase in awareness about the environment, yacht design needs to focus on sustainability. By using eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and responsible waste management, the yacht can reduce its environmental impact without sacrificing luxury or style.

Designers: Zaha Hadid Architects and Rossinavi

Zaha Hadid Architects has designed the Oneiric, a luxury yacht powered entirely by solar energy. This innovative twin-hulled catamaran features a fluid design and solar-paneled roof, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Developed in partnership with Rossinavi, it offers spacious interiors and energy-efficient multihulls. The yacht’s hybrid power system allows for silent, emissions-free cruising and can accommodate up to 8 guests and 6 crew members. With its sustainable technology and elegant design, the Oneiric redefines luxury yachting.

10. Material Choices

Using high-quality materials is crucial for crafting a luxurious and durable yacht. Premium materials like fine wood, luxurious fabrics, and lavish finishes add elegance to every part of the yacht, enhancing the onboard experience. Strong, UV-resistant fabrics and rugs, alongside premium upholstery like leather or marine-grade fabrics, enhance comfort and style in yacht interiors, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. It’s advisable to avoid using metal in the interiors as it rusts quickly in salt-laden air.

Designer: Waterstudio.NL

The Arkup 75, the world’s premier solar-powered luxury yacht, doubles as a floating villa, offering unparalleled opulence and sustainability. Developed by Waterstudio.NL and Arkup, it features a 75-foot length and 4,350 sqft living space across two levels, complete with four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen. Equipped with solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system, it enables off-grid living while withstanding extreme weather conditions. Designed for eco-conscious buyers, it emphasizes energy efficiency, connectivity, and safety, ensuring a luxurious and environmentally friendly lifestyle on the water.

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This turtle-shaped floating city could be the tourist destination of the future

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Some ancient civilizations believed that the world was completely flat, while others thought that it existed on the back of a giant cosmic turtle. We know now better, of course, but there is still a sense of awe and wonder at the thought of living on a floating creature. Then again, that’s what cruise ships actually do, with the romantic notion of being on a turtle’s back. Never say never, as they say, and one luxury yacht company is proposing exactly something like that with a “terayacht” that can host around 60,000 people on a fantastic voyage across the seas that is equal parts terrific and terrifying, considering everything that could go wrong in the middle of the ocean.

Designer: Pierpaolo Lazzarini

Given the congestion in urban areas and other land problems, humans have set their eyes not only on the stars but also on the seas for their next habitats. Instead of just “reclaiming” land, some designs envision floating cities and communities that would hopefully be kinder to their environment. Of course, most of these structures are designed to provide stable housing and locations, so they are meant to be rooted to one spot. As its name suggests, however, this gigantic yacht, if you could still call it a yacht, is meant to travel instead.

Named after the supercontinent believed to have existed in Earth’s prehistoric past, Pangeos would become the largest floating structure to be constructed, spanning 550 meters (1800 ft) long and 610 meters (2000 ft) at its widest point. Despite that size, the ship is engineered to cruise at a speed of five knots or around 9.26 kph using jet drive transmission from 9 HTS engines, each with 16,800 hp of power. More than its massive size, however, the real appeal of Pangeos is what it contains and what it is made for: human luxury.

If a luxury cruise ship can be called a floating hotel, Pangeos is pretty much a floating resort city. It will contain everything that humans will need to live in comfort for weeks or even months, including hotels, shopping centers, parks, and other facilities. And since it wouldn’t be safe to actually take a dip in the surrounding ocean, it also has extra-long swimming pools on the turtle’s “wings.” The floating city will have a marina and even its own airport to get guests on and off. All in all, it is planned to accommodate up to 60,000 guests, which doesn’t yet count the thousands of crew needed to man this giant turtle.

Since it will almost be impossible to completely power this terayacht using fuel alone, Pangeos is designed to be self-sustaining and, in a way, a little bit sustainable. Solar panels line the rooftop areas, while the large wings will gather energy from breaking waves. This would make it possible for the turtle ship to travel the Earth without emissions, or at least that’s the idea. Whether it’s a smart idea is a different matter, but there’s little question that it is an enticing idea, one that could actually be made real by 2033.

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Top 10 sleek yachts designed to transform the luxury automotive world

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Though I’ve never been on a yacht, one thing is pretty clear – they’re cool as hell! These luxurious vessels are taking over water bodies, and are slowly becoming a preferred means to travel from one destination to another. How exciting would it be to explore beautiful locations in these exotic vehicles? I mean you now have yachts that function as solar-powered floating villas, while some are even inspired by sportscars! The yacht experience has been elevated to a whole ‘nother ball game. And, we’ve curated a collection of the best yachts we’ve come across. From a superyacht that doubles up as a submarine to a superyacht with a hollowed-out center – this collection of automotive designs will leave you completely impressed, and itching to get aboard one!

1. The Shape

Christened “The Shape” this superyacht breaks all the fundamental rules of sailing and yacht design that we’ve seen so far. It has a gaping hole right in the middle (just like the ones in modern skyscrapers) that serves as the sun deck and a never-before-seen unique visual attraction. How it will address the turbulent seas when the weather is hostile, is a question for another day! The beastly concept is 69 meters long and has a draft of 3.90 meters yacht offers a living area of 35 meters past the void. It has three decks hidden in the colossal structure – the first floor has the suites, the second one is the shared living space, and the command center on the third.

2. The Nautilus

Dubbed the Nautilus, this future-forward watercraft’s blueprint was revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show. The inspiration for the design comes from Jules Verne’s science fiction novel “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” which ignited the possibility of a luxury yacht 150 years ago. 1250-ton Nautilus is powered by a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system that hurls it at a top speed of nine knots on the surface (in yacht mode) and four knots while in submerged mode. The maximum depth the vessel can dive without any problem is 656 feet, so one can expect to explore unprecedented underwater life like never seen before on a personal watercraft. According to U-Boat Worx chairman and founder Bert Houtman, Nautilus will change the complexion of “the yachting market” and it’ll “never be the same again.”

3. Hancheng’s Yacht

This swanky multifunctional breeding yacht powered by solar energy will come with its own underwater deck for exploration of the mesmerizing underwater life like never before on a yacht. The craft is specifically made for enjoying the sun and the surrounding landscape for its owners. This is possible with sweeping multilevel decks. The bottom one is an expansive leisure area with open sitting spaces sheltered by the upper deck’s roof, as well, as open ones on the rear which brings one closer to nature than ever before. The deck above this one has multilevel seating like in a cathedral, and bang in the middle is a gorgeous transparent floor swimming pool that gives a clear view of the deck below.

4. The Oneiric

Christened the Oneiric, this twin-hulled catamaran sports Zaha Hadid Architects’ signature fluid design and comes with a solar-paneled roof that lets the yacht run entirely on renewable energy. The Oneiric isn’t your usual yacht. Developed in partnership with the Italian shipyard Rossinavi, the yacht sports a uniquely organic form on the inside and out. Inspired by the shape of waves, Zaha Hadid Architects hopes that its design will blur the boundaries between the yacht and its surroundings, sort of like luxurious camouflage if you will.

5. The Royal Alpha One

This avant-garde vessel measuring 20 meters in length is all about the luxurious cruising experience for days on end. The supercar-like flowing design is dominated by sharp features and loads of glass surfaces that lend it an ultra-dynamic persona. If you remember the Royal Jet Capsule by the design studio, there is more than one trace of similarity between the two. One cannot deny the spaceship-like character of the yacht highlighted by the private jet-like layout, stylish chairs, couches, and dining area. There are spacious lounge sections on the main deck, and the three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms on the lower living level will make the owners and guests feel right at home.

6. Icaria

The silhouette of the Xenomorph head from the Alien franchise is an apparent relatable element, and the traces of Avanguardia yacht are also evident. So, has the Italy-based design house finally hit saturation with its thinking cap on? Most definitely not, as the 279-foot Icaria vessel hones massive deck space for two helicopters to park and a full-fledged tender garage to house a couple of watercraft, accessible via two foldable doors. The superyacht has an imposing bow followed by a large glass bridge. Icaria is more tailored for explorers who like to tread out into the rough waters. For times when adventure seekers need to relax in the warmth of the sun, there is the gorgeous deck right by the hollowed-out area the designers refer to as “hole deck.”

7. The Tecnomar

The Tecnomar pulls inspiration directly from the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37’s design details (the two even feature together in the video). Outwardly, it’s pretty easy to draw parallels between a car and yacht, simply because they both need to be incredibly aerodynamic and streamlined, but the Tecnomar manages to do so much more to look the part (apart from the angular bodywork, of course). Take for instance the Y-shaped headlights, a detail that’s directly taken from Lamborghini’s playbook (remember the Terzo Millennio), or the zig-zag stepping on the rear of the yacht that’s inspired by the rear profile of the Aventador.

8. Unique 71

Lazzarini Design Studio has displayed its concept superyacht designing prowess countless times in the past with no propitious match that comes close to theirs. That is set to be challenged for once with the SkyStyle’s iteration of a stylized yacht for the rich and famous, designed in close quarters with Dension Yachting. The result of perfect harmony in thoughts between Max Pardo and Lucas Colombo, the founders of Denison Yachting and SkyStyle respectively, this sharp-featured water vessel is luxury personified to the brim. According to Denison’s Alex Clarke, “Unique 71 aims to satisfy the most challenging client. The challenge will be finding a shipyard that can understand this vision and the client’s goals.”

9. Saturnia

Elegantly named ‘Saturnia’, this conceptual superyacht is designed to be made entirely with dry carbon fiber structures that will make it 50% lighter than similar-sized vessels and push the top speed up to 30 knots! Saturnia’s main body is subdivided into five floors with an additional area at the top for the antennas. The superyacht can be configured into different layouts to host 10-20 guests in suites along with 20 crew members while also serving as a floating seaport. The concept showcases an all-around walkable deck area with openings on both sides that lift up to reveal the private port which makes Saturnia stand out from the competition.

10. The Lazzarini GTM

Delivering the desirous notion of how a Ferrari would look on the water, the Lazzarini GTM doesn’t give out the car it may be based on but does replete the Prancing Horse DNA without a doubt. The two companies have not collaborated on the design, so you cannot earmark this one as official, but the concept has a design worth seeing the light of day someday. Beyond the inspired look, the Gran Turismo Mediterranea is an 88-foot, sporty yacht, made using the Ferrari-favored carbon fiber. Undeniably Ferrari for the seas, this design renders appears with a Ferrari badge on the front, gullwing doors, and a cabin that welcomes the owner and crew into a sportscar-esque cockpit that ensures you don’t feel any difference from the Italian stallion’s driver seat to the pilot seat of this hyper yacht.

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Sleek yachts that are redesigning the luxury automotive world

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Though I’ve never been on a yacht, one thing is pretty clear – they’re cool as hell! These luxurious vessels are taking over water bodies, and are slowly becoming a preferred means to travel from one destination to another. How exciting would it be to explore beautiful locations in these exotic vehicles? I mean you now have yachts that function as solar-powered floating villas, while some are even inspired by sportscars! The yacht experience has been elevated to a whole ‘nother ball game. And, we’ve curated a collection of the best yachts we’ve come across! From a spaceship-styled yacht to a smartphone-controlled superyacht – this collection of automotive designs will leave you completely impressed, and itching to get aboard one!

1. The Shape

Christened “The Shape” this superyacht breaks all the fundamental rules of sailing and yacht design that we’ve seen so far. It has a gaping hole right in the middle (just like the ones in modern skyscrapers) that serves as the sun deck and a never-before-seen unique visual attraction. How it will address the turbulent seas when the weather is hostile, is a question for another day! The beastly concept is 69 meters long and having a draft of 3.90 meters yacht offers a living area of 35 meters past the void. It has three decks hidden in the colossal structure – the first floor having the suites, the second one being the shared living space, and the command center on the third.

2. The Royal Alpha One

This avant-garde vessel measuring 20 meters in length is all about the luxurious cruising experience for days on end. The supercar-like flowing design is dominated by sharp features and loads of glass surfaces that lend it an ultra-dynamic persona. If you remember the Royal Jet Capsule by the design studio, there is more than one trace of similarity between the two. One cannot deny the spaceship-like character of the yacht highlighted by the private jet-like layout, stylish chairs, couches, and dining area. There are spacious lounge sections on the main deck, and the three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in the lower living level will make the owners and guests feel right at home.

3. Icaria

The silhouette of the Xenomorph head from the Alien franchise is an apparent relatable element, and the traces of Avanguardia yacht are also evident. So, has the Italy-based design house finally hit saturation with its thinking cap on? Most definitely not, as the 279-foot Icaria vessel hones massive deck space for two helicopters to park and a full-fledged tender garage to house a couple of watercraft, accessible via two foldable doors. The superyacht has an imposing bow followed by a large glass bridge. Icaria is more tailored for explorers who like to tread out into the rough waters. For times when adventure seekers need to relax in the warmth of the sun, there is the gorgeous deck right by the hollowed-out area the designers refer to as “hole deck.”

4. Avanguardia

Pierpaolo Lazzarini of Lazzarini Design Studio is known for his unique and extraordinary watercraft creations and this swan-shaped concept yacht called ‘Avanguardia’ tops the list. The name means ‘vanguard’ and it comes from the position of its control tower which is perched like a swan’s head. Can you guess which 1970’s Japanese manga unintentionally inspired this? Avanguardia is subdivided into 5 decks and can fit up to 60 passengers. The  ‘swan head’ is the control tower that is used to maneuver this 137-meter long, almost outrageous, yacht. Another interesting feature about the control tower is that it can detach from the ‘neck’ and transform itself into an auxiliary 16-meter boat. When in motion, the mobile control tower can adjust Avanguardia’s position by lowering itself right into the center of the yacht.

5. The Tecnomar

The Tecnomar pulls inspiration directly from the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37’s design details (the two even feature together in the video). Outwardly, it’s pretty easy to draw parallels between a car and yacht, simply because they both need to be incredibly aerodynamic and streamlined, but the Tecnomar manages to do so much more to look the part (apart from the angular bodywork, of course). Take for instance the Y-shaped headlights, a detail that’s directly taken from Lamborghini’s playbook (remember the Terzo Millennio), or the zig-zag stepping on the rear of the yacht that’s inspired by the rear profile of the Aventador.

6. Unique 71

Lazzarini Design Studio has displayed its concept superyacht designing prowess countless times in the past with no propitious match that comes close to theirs. That is set to be challenged for once with the SkyStyle’s iteration of a stylized yacht for the rich and famous, designed in close quarters with Dension Yachting. The result of perfect harmony in thoughts between Max Pardo and Lucas Colombo, the founders of Denison Yachting and SkyStyle respectively, this sharp-featured water vessel is luxury personified to the brim. According to Denison’s Alex Clarke, “Unique 71 aims to satisfy the most challenging client.  The challenge will be finding a shipyard that can understand this vision and the client’s goals.”

7. Drakkar S

The designer has created the blueprint of the 85-foot superyacht dubbed Drakkar S inspired by the ye olde Viking longships, which’s perfect for newbie sailors who would rather prefer the autonomous luxury of a vessel. To make self-propelling possible, Drakkar S is infused with advanced autopilot and artificial intelligence systems for smart navigation – detecting any underwater obstacles or even estimating the ideal distance for mooring. Even more so, it can be controlled with a smartphone app – that just sets the tone for a future Apple yacht in Silver or even the Space Grey colors.

8. Saturnia

Elegantly named ‘Saturnia’, this conceptual superyacht is designed to be made entirely with dry carbon fiber structures that will make it 50% lighter than similar-sized vessels and push the top speed up to 30 knots! Saturnia’s main body is subdivided into five floors with an additional area at the top for the antennas. The superyacht can be configured into different layouts to host 10-20 guests in suites along with 20 crew members while also serving as a floating seaport. The concept showcases an all-around walkable deck area with openings on both sides that lift up to reveal the private port which makes Saturnia stand out from the competition. Small tenders with up to 1.5 meters of the draft can moor inside the private port or be easily loaded while the yacht is navigating making it the perfect cruise vessel with the added expansion.

9. The Lazzarini GTM

Delivering to the desirous a notion of how a Ferrari would look like on the water, the Lazzarini GTM doesn’t give out the car it may be based on but does replete the Prancing Horse DNA without a doubt. The two companies have not collaborated on the design, so you cannot earmark this one as official, but the concept has a design worth seeing the light of the day someday. Beyond the inspired look, the Gran Turismo Mediterranea is an 88-foot, sporty yacht, made using the Ferrari-favored carbon fiber. Undeniably Ferrari for the seas, this design renders appears with a Ferrari badge on the front, gullwing doors, and a cabin that welcomes the owner and crew into a sportscar-esque cockpit that ensures you don’t feel any difference from the Italian stallion’s driver seat to the pilot seat of this hyper yacht.

10. SeaJet

The concept christened SeaJet is a hyper-fast transportation yacht that’s encapsulated in a sense of style and luxury – affluent travelers will take a keen interest in it. This watercraft would be stored in a superyacht and is designed to haul around 50 passengers from one location to the other for short travels. Much like the Xenos hyper yacht and the Jet Capsule, this one being 23 meters in length is bigger than the Jet Capsule and smaller than Xenos- suggesting a fleet of hyper watercraft in the making for a profound travel experience on the seas.

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Sleek Yacht Designs that are redefining luxury and providing inspiration to design lovers!

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Though I’ve never been on a yacht, one thing is pretty clear – they’re cool as hell! These luxurious vessels are taking over water bodies, and are slowly becoming a preferred means to travel from one destination to another. How exciting would it be to explore beautiful locations in these exotic vehicles? And, we’ve curated a collection of the best yachts we’ve come across. From a conceptual swan-shaped yacht to a futuristic superyacht that doubles up as a floating seaport – this collection of automotive designs will leave you completely impressed, and itching to get aboard one!

Pierpaolo Lazzarini of Lazzarini Design Studio is known for his unique and extraordinary watercraft creations and this swan-shaped concept yacht called ‘Avanguardia’ tops the list. The name means ‘vanguard’ and it comes from the position of its control tower which is perched like a swan’s head. Can you guess which 1970’s Japanese manga unintentionally inspired this? Avanguardia is subdivided into 5 decks and can fit up to 60 passengers. The  ‘swan head’ is the control tower that is used to maneuver this 137-meter long, almost outrageous, yacht. Another interesting feature about the control tower is that it can detach from the ‘neck’ and transform itself into an auxiliary 16-meter boat. When in motion, the mobile control tower can adjust Avanguardia’s position by lowering itself right into the center of the yacht.

The Tecnomar pulls inspiration directly from the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37’s design details (the two even feature together in the video). Outwardly, it’s pretty easy to draw parallels between a car and yacht, simply because they both need to be incredibly aerodynamic and streamlined, but the Tecnomar manages to do so much more to look the part (apart from the angular bodywork, of course). Take for instance the Y-shaped headlights, a detail that’s directly taken from Lamborghini’s playbook (remember the Terzo Millennio), or the zig-zag stepping on the rear of the yacht that’s inspired by the rear profile of the Aventador.

The designer has created the blueprint of the 85-foot superyacht dubbed Drakkar S inspired by the ye olde Viking longships, which’s perfect for newbie sailors who would rather prefer the autonomous luxury of a vessel. To make self-propelling possible, Drakkar S is infused with advanced autopilot and artificial intelligence systems for smart navigation – detecting any underwater obstacles or even estimating the ideal distance for mooring. Even more so, it can be controlled with a smartphone app – that just sets the tone for a future Apple yacht in Silver or even the Space Grey colors.

Elegantly named ‘Saturnia’, this conceptual superyacht is designed to be made entirely with dry carbon fiber structures that will make it 50% lighter than similar-sized vessels and push the top speed up to 30 knots! Saturnia’s main body is subdivided into five floors with an additional area at the top for the antennas. The superyacht can be configured into different layouts to host 10-20 guests in suites along with 20 crew members while also serving as a floating seaport. The concept showcases an all-around walkable deck area with openings on both sides that lift up to reveal the private port which makes Saturnia stand out from the competition. Small tenders with up to 1.5 meters of the draft can moor inside the private port or be easily loaded while the yacht is navigating making it the perfect cruise vessel with the added expansion.

There are over 5,000 superyachts currently on this planet, however, none of them look as impactful as the Estrella. Designed by South Kore-based Yeojin Jung, Estrella hopes to break the mold of ‘boring’ practical superyacht design with something that’s a cross between feasible and outlandishly luxurious. Envisioned to look like the jewel of the seas, Estrella comes made for UHNWIs (or Ultra High Net Worth Individuals, as my sorry self just learned), and sports a split-hull design that divides the yacht into the main component, and two floater components on either side, reminiscent of a seaplane.

Isaac Burrough, a designer from New Zealand, has created a 110 meters long superyacht concept that uses current and future sustainable technologies to maximize the impact. Kiwa is named after the Māori guardian of the ocean which is a fitting name given that its goal is to help the planet through its energy-saving features and sleek design. ‘The intention for Kiwa was to design a superyacht that is both modern and elegant. Her sleek silhouette combined with curvaceous surfaces adds grace despite her exploration capabilities. A yacht that will look sophisticated whether cruising the Mediterranean or the arctic,” says the designer.

Designed to be 300 meters in length and capped with a 13-story-high ‘science sphere’ on top, the Earth 300 was conceptualized by naval architect Iván Salas Jefferson (founder of Iddes Yachts) as the torchbearer of global science, allowing us as a species “to expand our knowledge and understanding of the universe, both above and below the ocean’s surface.” It comes equipped with 22 state-of-the-art laboratories for research, a cantilevered observation deck, and has space for 160 scientists (along with dozens of other experts and student researchers), 164 crew members operating the vessel, and finally 40 additional slots for ‘VIP guests’. However, here’s the most impressive part of the Earth 300 vessel… it runs entirely on ‘clean’ nuclear energy.

The brainchild of Feadship CEO Henk de Vries and the company’s design head Tanno Weeda, the 207-feet (63 meters) Project 3073 was initially designed for a client with the desire for a sleek and sporty megayacht. The result is a seriously elegant all-aluminum sports yacht with sleek lines exuding speed and length. This conceptual yacht exhibits an extended deck, inspired by the long bonnet of the Jaguar E-Type, and features a full-sized glass-bottomed pool right above the owner’s stateroom. It adds to the ambiance and allows light to penetrate right through its floor into the room below. The allure is further enhanced by the open connection between the bridge deck wheelhouse and the main deck saloon – a visionary idea, Feadship believes should see the light of day.

Meet Indah, Malay for “beautiful”, conceived and patented by Florida-based designer Lukasz Opalinski of Opalinski Design House. The 120-meter megayacht concept features the biggest beach club ever thought. In addition to being spacious, this central attraction of the yacht extends into large deck space. This is made possible by the rotating transom bulkheads. This yacht, with the extending beach club, has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The wide terrace at sea level leads back to the beach club which also features a gym and sauna with tainted glass aft.

Inspired by the shape of a shark, the Prodigium is going to be a 153-meter long carbon fiber and aluminum constructed megayacht equipped with its own port. It will be fashioned to have sufficient space for an additional yacht up to 30 meters long. To be completed with three swimming pools, this shark-inspired vessel will feature Roman architecture-influenced exteriors; two stately columns holding up the upper structure which comprises six decks, and the main living area. This upper level is designed to mimic the jaw of a shark which is not surprising. The hull area below will house the suits, gym, and also an enclosed pool.

University of Texas students send yacht off-course with GPS exploit (video)

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DNP University of Texas' yacht hack illustrates GPS signal vulnerability video

Students from the University of Texas gave us another reason not to mess with the Lone Star state: they'll hack your yacht. In cooperation with a luxury boat's owners, the Longhorns manipulated their $80 million vessel's nav system, covertly guiding it off-course -- all without the crew ever suspecting foul play. By transmitting spoofed global positioning system signals toward the craft, the students tricked its drivers into correcting a non-existent, three-degree course deviation, thus leading them off track. With their work done, the Texans believe this shows exactly how easy it is to exploit civil-band GPS signals. College kids may have conned the helm this time, but it isn't too far-fetched to think pirates could do the same. Our timbers are shivering just thinking about it.

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Source: The Houston Chronicle

Inflatable Climbing Wall (for your yacht)

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Are you the type of person who takes one look at their custom built superyacht and thinks to themselves, “damn! I forgot to put a climbing wall in”? Well put down your monocle and take a look at these inflatable climbing walls for your megayacht. Each climbing wall has 3 different color-coded route types up in varying difficulties.
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Watch out for photoshopped sharks, climber! Just inflate it when you need to and deflate when you’re on the move. Get a real gym workout while yachting and laughing at those poor peasants over in the next superyacht over who do not have such luxurious workout equipment while at sea. Peasants! Measures about 9 by 15 feet. Developed by Green Yachts. (via bornrich)

Inflatable Climbing Wall (for your yacht)

UFO Waterproof Remote found floating in the company of the rich and famous

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Dreams are nice. Yachts are better. So while you cling to far-flung notions that you'll ever truly know what 'money to burn' means, the Barry Dillers of our world are crisscrossing international waters, drenching models with diamonds and dropping their universal controllers in the hot tub with abandon. Rescuing these rapscallion, modern-day robber barons from the pitfalls of excess is Crestron, with its UFO Waterproof Remote made specifically for H2O hanky panky. The disc-shaped unit, which admittedly looks more like a pool toy than high-end control hub, comes encased in a rubberized shell and features a 2.8-inch display, giving Greek shipping heirs and their ilk instant access to lighting, security systems, A/V equipment and thermostats from the comforts of their sun deck jacuzzi. Alright, so the 1% aren't the company's sole market base, as the unit's also ideally positioned for use in hospitals, owing to its ability for easy sterilization. But let's be honest, the real reason this floating controller shares a frisbee-like shape is aerodynamics. All the better to hit your staff with, right Ms. Campbell? Official PR and its hydrophobic emphasis after the break.

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