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Serene is a 134 metre motor yacht which was launched in 2011 by Fincantieri Yachts, and is believed to be one of the most technologically advanced in the world.

The Fincantieri Yachts team developed the Serene project from a groundbreaking concept design by Espen Oeino with the interior spaces designed by Pascale Reymond from Reymond Langton Design.

She has seven decks, a hangar and two helicopter landing pads, a large sea-water swimming pool and a tender garage suitable to fit a submarine.

Delivered in 2011, she is one of the largest yachts in the world and a benchmark in technology, innovation and style, not to mention winner of the World Superyacht Awards 2012 in the 3,000-tons-and- above category.

Fincantieri could not have had a more spectacular debut in the sea’s most exclusive market segment with a project reflecting the importance they place on the sea, technology and owner satisfaction.

Serene has been built to meet SOLAS regulations (Safety of Life at Sea), under the supervision of the Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and finally registered under the brand new, at that time, PYC (Passenger Yacht Code).

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SERENE Yacht – Dreamlike $400M Superyacht

The impressive yacht was designed by Espen Øino International, with interior design by Reymond Langton Design.

Built by shipbuilders Fincantieri, SERENE was delivered in 2011 from their Muggiano-based shipyard. The superyacht is the epitome of luxury and offers an excellent yachting experience.

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 British designer  Reymond Langton Design  penned the interior design of the SERENE yacht. The superyacht can accommodate 24 guests across 12 cabins in 1 master suite, 1 VIP, seven doubles, and three twins.

There is accommodation for 62 crew on the 134m yacht that ensures that guests have a lavish and luxurious experience.

The yacht’s amenities include seven swimming pools, an underwater viewing room, and a health spa.

The beach club stretches almost throughout the interior length of the yacht, providing an excellent indoor-outdoor area for guests to enjoy on the water level.

The beach club features one of the most advanced swimming pools built onboard a superyacht.

A dedicated children’s playroom makes the yacht a family-friendly yachting experience for guests. There is an indoor climbing wall, a top deck with a wet bar, and a jacuzzi.

The SERENE yacht has another spa pool on the sun deck for relaxation on the water, surrounded by sun loungers.

The yacht also has two helicopter pads. The fun features of the yacht include a pizza oven and a teppanyaki grill on board. The yacht’s interior is defined as modern and luxurious with attention to detail.

The yacht also features many social spaces for guests to use and a conference room to conduct business on board.

Espen Øino International penned the expert exterior design of the SERENE yacht.

The 134m vessel presents an imposing with six decks, a blue steel hull, and a white aluminum superstructure. She was built by  Fincantieri  in their Muggiano shipyard and delivered in 2011.

An impressive display of underwater lights emphasizes the yacht’s exterior during the night.

The yacht was the first ever to be built by the Italian shipyard, which had primarily focused on commercial ships before. 

Specifications

The 133.9m superrich has a beam of 18.6m and a draft of 5.6m. She has a massive volume of 8321 gross tons powered by 8 MTU engines.

With a range of 5000 nautical miles, she has a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

The SERENE yacht is one of the largest yachts in the world; at the time of her delivery, she was placed at the 9th largest yacht in the world. She has a $25 – $35 million running cost per year.

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Built for a Russian owner under an extreme blanket of secrecy, Serene, the first yacht from Fincantieri, the large Italian commercial shipyard in Muggiano, Italy, was launched in September 2010 with completion, blue hull paint and sea trials in 2011. She is the largest yacht ever launched in Italy and features more than 4,000 square meters of interior space among seven decks, plus two helipads and a hangar. She reportedly carries a 100-metre submersible. Standout features include a sauna and adjacent snow room for a true Nordic experience.

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SERENE is a 133.9 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Fincantieri and delivered in 2011.

Her top speed is 20.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 6000.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 24 guests in 12 staterooms, with 52 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 8231.0 GT and a 18.6 m beam.

She was designed by Espen Oeino International , who also completed the naval architecture. Espen Oeino International has designed 67 yachts and created the naval architecture for 17 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Reymond Langton Design , who has 34 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

SERENE is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 72 motor yachts longer than 100m, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed is 0.14 kn above the average, and her volume 1067.49 GT above the average.

SERENE is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1392 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Egypt. For more information regarding SERENE's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Name: SERENE
• Previous Names: PROJECT BLUE
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Builder: Fincantieri
• Naval Architect: Espen Oeino International
• Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino International
• Interior Designer: Reymond Langton Design

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There is a first time for everything and Fincantieri has reached that milestone again with the launching of their first ever Superyacht Serene . The Serene is a culmination of more than 50 years of strong growth and creativity by Fincantieri whose base of operations is in Italy where it all started. Although, Fincantieri is only celebrated it’s golden anniversary they have had more than 7000 vessels constructed and 200 years of actual shipbuilding experience within the companies that make up the shipbuilding firm known as Fincantieri. Fincantieri has 10 shipyards as well as subsidiaries in both Italy and the United States, which they can use to service your needs.

The largest yacht that has ever been built in Italy the mega yacht Serene is a grand achievement for both the shipbuilder and its ultimate owner. The Serene is in a very exclusive class since it is a member of the 10 largest yachts in the world club exclusivity makes this vessel very desirable amongst the world’s wealthiest connoisseurs of yachting. The Serene has been designed with the incorporation of both sophistication and technology in mind making them one and the same. All of this adds up to a yacht that can serve as both a base of corporate operations and personal playground, and will set sail by years end making way for Fincatieri’s next project at 140 metres.

The 134-metre superyacht hull is a remarkable sight because of its impressive size and obvious claim as the centerpiece of any port it is at berth in. The hull of the Serene has been built to comply with the top class of international safety regulations regarding passenger transports. The hull of the Serene is constructed using the latest state of the art materials that will not only make it incredibly tough, but lightweight for a better max speed. Seven decks make up the Serene from top to bottom, which also includes a hanger, two helo-pads, and a salt-water swimming pool that can accommodate its service craft including a submarine that can reach 100 metres in depth.

There has been no expense spared with regard to the interior of the Superyacht Serene as well. There is more than 4500 square metres of interior space that includes 2700 square metres of opulent luxury that Pascale Reymond personally designed. The bridge of this awesome ship is a captain’s dream workspace with the best in operating systems that can do the job safer, easier, and comfortably. The owners and guests aboard the Serene will not want for any creature comfort that comes to mind either. The cabins are all well appointed with the finest in materials and furnishings. The common areas of the Serene are expertly appointed as well, and there are state of the art entertainment systems ship-wide for all to take advantage of personally or as a group.

Specification of the Serene :

Length Overall: 133.90 m/439.30 ft Beam: 18.50 m/60.70 ft Draught Max: 5.50 m/18.04 ft Hull Material: Steel Superstructure: Aluminium Naval Architect: Espen Oeino International Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino International Interior Designer: Reymond Langton Design Ltd.

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PRESENTING SERENE

She is the first superyacht by Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard.  Motor yacht SERENE immediately enters the Mediterranean yacht charter marketplace on launch.  At 134 meters long, super yacht SERENE is the largest luxury yacht charter vessel in the world.  In addition, she is one of the ten largest yachts in existence.  She is the largest yacht with a 2011 launch date.  More importantly, she is one of the finest in terms of sophistication and technology.

The elegant motor yacht SERENE boasts exterior design and engineering by Espen Oeino and his naval architecture team. The vessel features interior styling by Reymond Langton Design.  Her design meets the maximum class of international safety regulations for charter passenger transport.  She features seven decks, a hangar, and two helicopter landing pads.  She has other unique amenities. For instance, an indoor seawater swimming pool and hot and cold Jacuzzi. In addition, a jet stream swimming pool on the sundeck and a submarine.

Most superyacht vessels keep to a maximum 12 passengers. Conversely, Serene meets the highest degree of safety standards, so she carries up to 24 passengers for charter.  There are twelve guest cabins. In specific, nine double and three twin staterooms.  Additional berths are available for 1 to 4 supernumeraries (nannies, bodyguards, agents, etc.)

Her sheer size and volume are massive.  Well-designed yacht spaces makes passengers never feel dwarfed or lost.

WHERE DOES SHE CHARTER?

Superyacht Serene charters in Monaco, Croatia, Italy, Spain, France, Malta, Fiji, Greece , and the entire South Pacific . Charters aboard the elegant Serene, one of the largest yachts in the world, are vacations that give back to the ocean and to the needy in areas of the charter through donations made by 1-800 Yacht Charters , given in the name of the Charterer. Charterers of this impressive yacht also enjoy such special events as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Other yachts for hire with the ability to carry more than 12 guests are motor yacht CHRISTINA O (36 guests),  motor yacht SHERAKHAN (24 guests), and motor yacht LAUREN L (40 passengers).

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In conclusion, book motor yacht SERENE for your own private luxury yacht charter vacation today. Contact your yacht charter brokers at 1-800 Yacht Charters at 305-720-7245. If you prefer, complete our online inquiry form at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now/  .

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The largest yacht ever built in Italy and one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the-art vessels in the world today, superyacht SERENE (hull 6154) captures attention with her impressive 134 metres (439’48”) in length over all and her beautiful design by the world renowned designer Espen Oeino. Launched in 2010 and delivered to her proud owner in August this year, luxury motor yacht Serene was built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) and features striking, luxurious interior by Reymond Langton Designs .

Largest luxury yacht built in Italy to date - 134m Superyacht SERENE by Fincantieri

Designed according to the requirements of the maximum class of international safety regulations for passenger transport, the 134m Fincantieri yacht SERENE boast an impressive number of seven decks, a hangar and two helicopter landing pads. One of the most outstanding features on board of this vessel must be the large sea-water swimming pool, which is able to accommodate a service craft and a submarine with a diving depth of up to 100 metres. With a hull in steel and an aluminium superstructure, Serene is presumably powered by eight MTU engines.

134m Superyacht SERENE at her launch at Fincantieri shipyard

SERENE’s interior space extends over 4,500 square metres comprising 2700 metres of super luxury space designed by Studio Pascale Reymond Langton Design, one of the most prestigious companies around. Not only she is the largest yacht ever built in Italy, she is also one of the 10 largest yachts in the world built to date.

Accommodation on board of the superyacht SERENE is offered to 24 guests in 12 beautiful staterooms with luxurious amenities and utmost in comfort. Serene and her guests are very well taken care of by a crew of 52 highly skilled professionals.

The launch of this exclusive, eye-catching and desirable super-luxury yacht SERENE symbolises Fincantieri yard’s entrance into the elite market sector. The company has clearly succeeded in proving their capabilities and knowledge gained during the construction of a very sophisticated, unprecedented yacht, which  combines modern design and the latest in technology.

Fincantieri Motor Yacht Serene at her launch

The one-of-a-kind experience gained during SERENE yacht’s construction, provided Fincantieri Yachts with the specific know-how on which it will be possible to draw when designing the next yachts, including the new 140m Fincantieri yacht ‘Victory’ currently under construction.

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Bill Gates Enjoys Sardinia Charter on board Superyacht SERENE

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By Editorial Team   8 August 2014

The 133m/436ft superyacht SERENE has welcomed aboard the world’s wealthiest man, Bill Gates and his family for a charter vacation in the beautiful cruising grounds of Sardinia .

The Microsoft founder and philanthropist along with his wife and three children have been enjoying the Mediterranean summer in style this week during their annual vacation off the coast of Porto Cervo. As one of the largest superyachts in the world and equipped with every conceivable amenity in addition to an in impressive crew of 52, the 2011 Fincantieri-built motor yacht SERENE was the perfect choice for this ultra-luxurious vacation.

According to reports in the Daily Mail, the on board helipad was put to good use with trips to the mainland for some tennis lessons followed by an afternoon out on the jet-skis to entertain the kids. If that wasn’t enough, there is also a submarine, snowroom, cinema, playroom, multiple pools, a climbing wall and a trans-deck waterslide on offer to keep them entertained for hours. 

In between running his Microsoft Empire and extensive charity commitments, luxury charter vacations have provided the perfect platform for him and his family to enjoy time together in comfort and privacy.

The grown-ups aren’t left out of the fun however during a charter on the award-winning SERENE, with an exhaustive array of facilities. For total relaxation, the private beach club features a sauna and secluded sunbathing area, there is also a sundeck dance floor, two Jacuzzi’s and numerous al fresco dining areas to choose from. For entertaining meanwhile, SERENE provides luxurious interior living spaces to include a chic piano lounge with cocktail bar while outside a wet bar, barbeque, pizza oven and Teppanyaki grill ensure fantastic Mediterranean soirees. 

She is one of a handful of yachts able to charter with more than 12 guests, boasting 12 stunning staterooms to accommodate up to 24 guests, comprising a master suite, VIP, seven doubles and three twin cabins. With design from Espen Oeino and interior styling by Reymond Langton, SERENE has been meticulously design to offer charter vacations of the highest calibre while ensuring stylish, comfortable and versatile living spaces. 

In an interview earlier this year, Mr Gates said he doesn't plan to stay at the office for days at a time as he did in his younger days when he had 'energy and naiveté' on his side. In between running his Microsoft Empire and extensive charity commitments, luxury charter vacations have provided the perfect platform for him and his family to enjoy time together in comfort and privacy.  Since its founding, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has raised and donated billions towards research and development to tackle problems throughout the world to help the world’s poorest people lift themselves out of hunger and poverty. 

Whether it’s a classic sailing yacht or magnificent luxury vessel such as SERENE, charter yacht vacations offer the world’s most high profile names the freedom to experience private time with loved ones away from the spotlight. Charter rates for SERENE start at €1,600,000 per week to €2,800,000 plus expenses, for further information contact your yacht charter broker . Alternatively take a look at the full selection of motor yachts available for charter . 

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A Closer Look at Serene: The $330 Million Yacht Bill Gates Chartered

While many people must scrimp and save to afford a family holiday, that is not the case for the rich and famous, who have the financial means to go wherever they want whenever they want. You will not find them in budget motels or trying out a destination’s free attractions. Instead, wealthy people can choose the most luxurious accommodation and unique experiences possible for their vacation. One such person who can afford these luxuries is Bill Gates who, with a personal net worth of $95.4 billion, is the second richest person in the world. He has even chartered a yacht worth $330 million to enjoy a vacation with his family.

According to Boat International , Gates chartered a yacht called ‘Serene’ for an estimated $5 million per week. He did this to enjoy a break away with his wife and three children. The family enjoyed a week together on the yacht just off the coast of Porto Cervo, Sardinia, in August 2014.

The 133-foot yacht is one of the largest in the world, and it is owned by Yuri Scheffler, the Stolichnaya vodka magnet. This yacht was delivered to him in 2011, and he has had it on the charter market ever since. Built by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri, it has a rather impressive crew of 53 to take care of the needs of those who charter the yacht. So, what is on the inside of this ship to make it such an amazing experience that is worthy of the high price tag?

The Yacht Charter Fleet has ways for its travelers to enjoy activities both off and onboard. The helipad is available so that guests can take trips to the mainland to enjoy a little sightseeing, a meal in a restaurant, or a local activity. There are also jet-skis available for some fun one the waves around the boat or to travel back to the mainland to enjoy some time away from the yacht. Furthermore, the yacht has its very own submarine. However, you might wonder why anyone would want to get away from the yacht when there is so much to enjoy onboard, including activities for children. Just some of the activities and amenities on board for entertainment include a climbing wall, a trans-deck waterslide, a snow room, a playroom, multiple pools, and a cinema. This means that there are plenty of things onboard to keep the children entertained.

This yacht is not all about the kids having fun, as there are plenty of things for the adults, too. In fact, Serene has a myriad of amenities spread over its six decks that make this a unique way to vacation. From the outside, one of the ship’s most impressive features is its supersized bathtub on the sun deck. The award-winning Serene has a private beach club that has a secluded sunbathing area and a sauna. There are also two Jacuzzis and a sundeck dance floor. Opposite the relaxing hot tun tucked underneath the ship’s observational deck is a fully stocked wet bar with extra sun loungers.

Two of the indoor living and entertaining spaces include a cocktail lounge and a piano bar, while outdoor there are various al fresco dining areas, such as a wet bar, a barbeque, a Teppanyaki grill, and a pizza oven. An unusual space in this yacht is the underwater observation lounge, which many people would find a relaxing area as they watch marine life existing in tranquility around them. Serene also has rather impressive accommodation and it can accommodate up to 24 guests. There are 12 luxurious staterooms, include a master suite, a VIP suite, seven double suites, and three twin cabins. The interior design is the work of Espen Oeino with styling by Reymond Langton. The duo has created living spaces that are stylish and opulent while also being comfortable and versatile.

One of the most impressive areas in terms of styling is the sky lounge. This room is decorated in shades of cream that is accented by darker colors and finished with wooden fixtures. It is equipped with sofas, chairs, and coffee tables for relaxing, and boasts some of the most impressive views from the ship which you can view from almost any vantage point. Another fantastic space is the main lounge, which is a more formal area for entertaining. The main color used is white, which gives the room a bright and airy feel, and some warmth is added with darker tones. Central to the room is a piano, which is surrounded by cocktail tables. An unusual feature of this room is its chandelier. The lounge is located directly above the main dining area, and the chandelier drops between the two rooms.

A double staircase leads down to the chic dining area below. It is set to accommodate a maximum of 24 guests and features two 12-seater tables. However, there is the possibility of entertaining even more people as the tables are extendable and there is plenty of space. This means you can host a banquet in this room. Floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides of the rooms give spectacular panoramic ocean views.

Bill Gates’ time on the yacht with his family is part of his plan to take a more relaxed approach to life and to spend some time away from the office. He has said that he doesn’t have the energy he had when he was younger and plans to balance running his Microsoft Empire and enjoying time with his family better now that he is older. This includes taking vacations away with his loved one. Serene and other chartered yachts are the perfect way for this billionaire businessman to relax and have some fun in comfort and privacy.

Since Gates’ vacation on the yacht, Scheffler has sold the superyacht to Mohammed bin Salman, the deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia says Yacht Harbor . The Saudi Arabian royal paid a whopping $458 million for the yacht in July 2015. The yacht was once the ninth largest in the world, but it has now dropped into the 15th place because even more impressive superyachts have been built since.

Written by  Liz Flynn

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Inside The $600 Million Saudi Superyacht With A Dedicated ‘Snow Room’

Taking luxury to chilling new levels...

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The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, is renowned for his expensive taste and extravagant lifestyle, to which his $600 million AUD superyacht Serene serves as a shameless testament.

With all the news about  Jeff Bezos ‘ superyacht that has been making headlines of late — from the controversial $723m vessel  finally being seen  under sail for the first time , before its dark and bloody secrets were quickly unveiled — you’d be forgiven for thinking that his was the only massive boat in town worth knowing about. Enter Serene , the jaw-dropping $600 million superyacht that’s the prized possession of Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

The boat boasts a plethora of impressive numbers straight off the bat, beyond its eye-watering price tag: at 439 feet long and with 4,500 square feet of space, it’s certainly one of the biggest yachts ever to come across our radar here at DMARGE and quite comfortably trumps the $500,000-a-week boat that infamous bachelor and baller Dan Bilzerian was seen chartering for the start of his ‘hot boy summer’. However, there’s one feature in particular that sets it apart from the rest…

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The vessel’s snow room is kept at a (literally) freezing temperature of -11 degrees Celsius (12 degrees Fahrenheit, for our trans-Atlantic readers), with real snow that gently falls from the ceiling like some life-sized, billionaire-exclusive snow globe.

While this may seem like a surprising feature on such an extravagant vessel, when you consider the oppressive heat of the scorching Saudi summers, it provides a welcome and refreshing enclave.

This seemingly idiosyncratic feature is the handiwork of two people, both pivotal to Serene’s story: Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design — who was responsible for actually assembling many of the yacht’s most impressive design features, including the now room — and the yacht’s first owner, Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler, who first had the idea for the chilly chamber which not only reminded him of his sub-zero homeland but also, you’ll be relieved to hear, is located directly next to the boat’s sauna…

Apparently, the allure of this surreal little room — which contrasts the unforgiving Middle Eastern sun with snowflakes setting on the interior windowsill — is so strong that even Bill Gates succumbed to its charms, dropping a massive $5 million USD per week chartering the vessel, as reported by Luxury Launches .

But, amazing as the snow room is, what other features does the yacht boast that could attract such an enormous price tag? With seven sprawling decks, the short answer is ‘quite a lot’.

To contrast the chill-inducing snow room, the boat has a colossal internal seawater pool which — at least when it’s moored in its Middle Eastern home – offers a warm retreat. There’s also a children’s play area on board, should you want to bring the kids along but not actually entertain them yourself, with slides that go between decks and can even chute them down to an underwater viewing area; out of sight, out of mind.

For when the kids get a bit older, or should you want to put even more distance between yourself and the rugrats, Serene also boasts a host of high-octane toys and tenders as well as two helipads.

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If you’re looking to take things a little slower, relaxation awaits at the wellness and beauty centre, featuring a fully-equipped spa and Turkish baths. Once you’re adequately chilled out, you can enjoy a movie in the outdoor cinema or drinks and music in the piano bar, before ramping things up again at the on-board nightclub…

Interestingly, one of the few single purchases that Mohammed bin Salman has made that exceeds Serene in cost is quite far removed from the kind of barefaced opulence that such a vessel exudes: in 2017, he also bought the painting Salvator Mundi — thought to be, but debatably, by Leonardo Da Vinci — for a staggering $450 million USD, as reported on NPR .

While it’s tempting to debate which of the two big-ticket items is truly more valuable — a conversation that I’m sure would elicit strong opinions on both sides of the aisle‚ the real question is whether one person should ever be able to drop almost a billion dollars in total on indulgences of any kind… but that’s a conversation for another day. However, you may feel, it’s hard to deny that Bin Salman has taken luxury to chilling new levels…

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Having worked on a myriad of residential and hospitality projects over the past few years, Miminat is adept at creating elegant interiors with contemporary decor, sculptural furniture, and statement lighting. K features all of the above and a sleek, stylish exterior. In contrast to the Japanese design influence, the vessel will reportedly display the finest Italian craftsmanship. As the studio puts it, K is “not only a vessel for art, but a masterpiece in and of itself.”

With an interior volume of approximately 300 GT, K offers a spacious interior with five cabins. The owner’s suite is positioned on the main deck, while a VIP and three doubles sit on the lower deck. The crew quarters are also located on the lower deck. Back on the main deck lies a salon with a Japanese-inspired lounge, a bar, and a dining area with a 10-seater table. A spiral staircase leads to a spacious upper deck with a helm and alfresco dining area.

K also offers luxurious hangouts forward and aft. The two-level aft deck centers around a singular infinity pool that waterfalls from one level to the next, while the bow is equipped with a plush lounge and firepit.

Miminat says “various engine options” will give K a maximum speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. It is hard to imagine the yacht will be overly practical in tumultuous waters—especially given her scant hardtop, hull cutouts, and exposed aft deck—but, hey, at least she’ll look pretty.

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Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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