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The Majestic Transformation of Carinthia VII: A Luxury Yachting Revolution

The Majestic Transformation of Carinthia VII

In luxury yachting, few events stir as much excitement as unveiling a newly refitted superyacht. The 97-meter Carinthia VII, a icon of luxury and engineering prowess, has been redelivered from the esteemed Lürssen shipyard in Hamburg, marking a significant milestone in the yacht’s illustrious history. This transformation reaffirms Carinthia VII’s status at the pinnacle of luxury yachting and introduces her to the charter market, a move eagerly anticipated by enthusiasts and connoisseurs worldwide.

Acquired by a visionary owner in 2022, Carinthia VII’s refit was orchestrated to surpass the conventional boundaries of luxury and performance. Initially shrouded in exclusivity, with only a select few having glimpsed its interior, the yacht embarked on a comprehensive journey of rejuvenation under the guidance of the parent shipyard Lürssen.

“A refit is not just about necessary maintenance, it can also be a way to completely transform a yacht,” says Alberto Perrone, Refit Sales Director at Lürssen. “Whilst the shipyard is known globally for its many new build superyachts, the refit side of the business is just as exciting and challenging for the skilled workforce.”

Innovative Design and Luxurious Amenities

The transformation of Carinthia VII under the expert guidance of Bizzozero Cassina Architects, alongside the operational insight of RYacht Management, stands as a symbol of visionary design and architectural mastery. The duo synergized to weave a tapestry of elegance, technology, and heritage, propelling Carinthia VII into the limelight of modern luxury yachting.

The pièce de résistance of the refit is the 11-meter swimming pool installed on the main deck. This feat of design ingenuity features a striking glass front, etched with seamless precision, that dissolves the boundary between the pool and the dining area, inviting the outside in and creating an interplay of light and water. The pool’s ‘stars&stripes’ blue hue, a sophisticated blend of blue with hints of grey, casts reflections reminiscent of the ocean’s depths, creating a mesmerizing effect that is both tranquil and refreshing. This thoughtful selection complements the yacht’s new color palette and harmonizes with the natural marine surroundings.

The surrounding teak deck, renowned for its resilience and beauty, has been meticulously restored to accentuate its rich, golden-brown tones, contrasting the pool’s calm serenity. This outdoor oasis, now graced with sumptuous sun loungers and casual seating areas, has been transformed into a haven for relaxation and social interaction, underlining the yacht’s commitment to creating exquisite guest experiences.

Inside, the commitment to preserving the yacht’s soul is evident. Each room maintains at least one piece of the original furnishing, a homage to the vessel’s storied past and a celebration of its timeless craftsmanship. The iconic wooden flooring continues to echo the yacht’s decades of maritime legacy with its intricate grain patterns and satin finish. It is now polished to reveal a luster that only time can bestow.

The introduction of expansive, custom-designed lounge sofas in the main salon offers a tangible sense of comfort and luxury. These pieces are not merely functional; they are crafted to cradle and cocoon, promoting conviviality among guests. The sofas’ fabrics, selected for their tactile pleasure and visual harmony, are enhanced by bespoke carpets that sprawl elegantly beneath, their designs inspired by the fluidity and form of marine life.

The walls, adorned with hand-selected artisanal fabrics, create a canvas of texture and color that speak to a refined aesthetic. In a nod to craftsmanship, handcrafted leather tiles decorate select surfaces, their patterns laser-cut with precision to reflect the yacht’s innate connection to the sea. These tiles rise in a gradient of hues, drawing inspiration from the ocean’s depths to the sky’s expanse, further bridging the interior with the maritime world outside.

The meticulous redesign of the guest suites and owner’s deck aboard Carinthia VII marries the epitome of luxury with the pinnacle of functional design, meticulously tailored to those who will traverse the globe in her wake.

With a clear vision, the designers have curated visually stunning and superbly practical spaces, ensuring every journey is remembered for comfort as much as for the scenery.

The guest suites are a triumph of bespoke elegance, each reflecting a distinctive character while maintaining a coherent design language throughout Carinthia VII. Plush textiles and soft lighting create a serene ambiance, where every element, from the hand-stitched upholstery to the custom-designed furniture, is a silent nod to the yacht’s opulent spirit. The suites are thoughtfully equipped with state-of-the-art entertainment systems and personal climate controls, offering guests a private luxury sanctuary.

On the owner’s deck, functionality meets sophistication in the form of a teppanyaki round bar, a delightful addition that promises culinary entertainment right at the fingertips of the guests. This interactive gastronomic station, expertly crewed by a skilled chef, turns mealtime into a vibrant show of culinary artistry, further enhancing the communal spirit that luxury yachting embodies.

Adjacent to this is the sundeck, which has been transformed into an al fresco paradise. New, ergonomically designed seating and a bespoke dining table set the stage for sumptuous outdoor feasts or tranquil afternoons basking in the sun’s warmth. The sundeck is the quintessential spot for guests to gather, enveloped by the expansive vistas of the open seas or the mesmerizing tranquility of secluded coves.

With its richly appointed interiors, the club lounge offers an intimate gathering space that harkens back to the golden age of yachting while incorporating the latest luxury amenities. It’s a space where tradition and innovation are in dialogue. It offers a sophisticated venue for post-dinner conversations, a nightcap, or a leisurely game from the yacht’s classic entertainment options.

Complementing the leisurely luxury, the gymnasium on Carinthia VII is a marvel of modern fitness technology. This fully air-conditioned sanctuary of wellness is equipped with professional-grade equipment that caters to every exercise regimen, whether it be strength training, cardiovascular workouts, or flexibility exercises. The gym’s panoramic glass walls flood the space with natural light and provide inspiring ocean views, transforming every activity into a refreshing experience that transcends the physical.

In every aspect, the guest suites and owner’s deck of Carinthia VII have been reenvisioned not just to meet but to exceed the gold standard of luxury yachting. The designers have deftly woven together the threads of luxury and functionality to craft inviting and exhilarating spaces, ensuring that life aboard Carinthia VII remains an unparalleled experience.

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CARINTHIA VII Yacht – Epic $180M Superyacht

The 97m yacht has a value of $180 million with an exterior design by Tim Heywood.

Tim Heywood and Ellehorst Kreuter designed the interior.

Lurssen, the prestigious luxury yacht builder, delivered the completed CARINTHIA VII in 2002 from their Bremen-based shipyard in Germany.

CARINTHIA VII yacht interior

The interior of the CARINTHIA VII yacht was designed by  Tim Heywood Design  and Ellehorst Kreuter in 2002. She has accommodation for 14 guests in 8 suites comprising one VIP cabin, and two twin/double cabins.

She is capable of carrying 37 crew members for a luxury guest experience. Not much is known about the interior of the CARINTHIA VII, except for her accommodations and that she has a beach club, amongst other luxury amenities.

She has features like an on-deck jacuzzi for guests to relax. The details of the yacht’s interior are very private.

Still, the interior is shown to be elegant and luxurious, with the exterior deck featuring plenty of spaces for sunbathing and al fresco dining. 

Tim Heywood was the designer behind the exterior of CARINTHIA VII, featuring underwater lights and a magnificent blue steel hull called “Carinthia Blue.”

It also featured a white aluminum superstructure. She was built by luxury yacht builders  Lurssen  in Germany at their Bremen shipyard.

The exterior exudes a powerful presence in the water and was delivered in 2002. She was refitted three years later in 2005.

She has a teak deck. Her exterior shows her cutting through the water with a sleek hull and superstructure.

Specifications

The 97m CARINTHIA VII has a beam of 18.8m and a draft of 4.8m. She is powered by her 4 MTU diesel engines, which gives her a maximum speed of 26 knots.

At her cruising speed of 22 knots, she has a range of 5000 nautical miles.

She has a volume of 3643 gross tons. The $180 million superyacht has an annual running cost of $10 – $15 million. She was the 12th largest superyacht in the world.

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Performance, superlative.

Bold exterior geometry, spatial layout, generous window proportions, daring sheerline, sculptural superstructure, 40,000 HP: this is CARINTHIA VII.

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Tim Heywood artfully designed Carinthia VII’s incredibly powerful profile by disguising the main deck windows in her dark blue hull so they are only visible up close. Her clean lines are enhanced by slanted glass bulwarks set in slim stainless-steel frames. The necessary technical features, such as the bridge wings and air intakes, are ingeniously molded into her graceful superstructure. 

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SHORT SPECS

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97m / 318'

Range    d @   15kns

16.6m / 54'

2012 / 2017 / 2022

4.8m / 15'9"

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The internal arrangement, also designed by Tim Heywood, hinges on the intelligent use of space, light and the seamless flow for life on board.

What makes the design of Carinthia VII so successful is the enhancement of the pure and elegant sheer line that draws your eye from the bow to stern so effortlessly.

Thanks to her 16.6m / 54' beam, Carinthia VII’s outside deck spaces complement her unusually spacious interior volume. A massive swim-platform and a touch-and-go helipad complete her exterior features. 

KEY FEATURES

Lürssen   built

Tim    Heywood   exterior   design   and   layout

Managed   and   maintained   by   Lürssen   Logistics   since   delivery

Exceptional   performance   package:   4 x  10,060hp   MTU   diesel engines

5,000   original   engine   hours

Impressive   maximum   speed   of   25   knots

Long   range:   5,000  @  21 knots

Low   noise   and   vibration

Touch-and-go   5,000kg   helipad 

Large   tender   garages   for   two   8m/26’   tenders   to   starboard 

Two   tenders   ( 5m/16’  -  4m/13’ )  and   other   toys   to  port

16.6m  /   54'   beam: spacious   interior   and   deck   areas 

Well   laid-out   guest   and   service   areas

Private   Owner’s   deck   with   large    salon   and   study

Separate   guest   and   crew   elevators   serving   four   decks

(lower  to  bridge)

Accommodates   14   guests   in   8   staterooms,   including   one   VIP

Large   on-the-water   spa   and   gym  

Versatile   exterior   decks   with   whirlpool   on   sundeck 

2.20m  /  7’2”   to   2.30m  / 7’6”   headroom   in   guest   areas

Quality   build   using   natural   materials

Custom   Chantilly   parquet   floors 

One   owner,   only   used   privately 

VAT   paid

8.80m / 30’ electrically  driven  guest passerelle  custom  made by Staalart.  Width 78cm / 2'6", max. load  200kg.

One of the  great classics.

Offered for sale by her original owner, Carinthia VII has only been used privately. Maintained by longstanding captains and crew, she has been managed by Lürssen Logistics since delivery and refit at Lürssen's shipyards. Carinthia VII is VAT paid. 

Groundbreaking, even in her color - the now iconic 'Carinthia Blue' was custom mixed by Awlgrip - CARINTHIA VII is simply one of the most successful yacht designs ever.

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The most eye-catching changes are a 36-foot glass-paneled swimming pool on the main deck aft and a 968-square-foot air-conditioned gym on the bridge deck. That space used six tons of folding glass doors to create a winter garden. It’s complemented by a large cinema screen.

Perhaps the most significant change, though, is the yacht’s conversion from private to commercial use to allow Carinthia VII to enter the charter market. “The deal was made for the boat to come to our facility on a handshake, and then we only had a couple of days to prepare between the handshake and Carinthia VII sailing up to Hamburg,” Thomas Krischkowski, head of refit and repair at Lürssen, told Robb Report .

The list of technical upgrades completed by Lürssen includes a new waterpower treatment, a full sprinkler system, 18.6 miles of cable for a new AV/IT system, new exhaust filters and fully overhauled engines and zero speed stabilizers. The yacht also had to meet new SOLAS stability requirements to be a charter vessel.

In 2002, when the Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten commissioned Project Faberge, as Carinthia VII was originally known, expectations ran high. The yacht paid homage to the fleet of Carinthia s owned and built by her late husband Helmut Horten, three of which were designed by Jon Bannenberg.

As one of only a handful of women to commission one of the largest yachts in the world, Horten called upon one of Bannenberg’s protégés, a young Tim Heywood, to pen the design.

Horten had become an overnight sensation in the art world six years before commissioning the superyacht, after she spent $22 million in a single Sotheby’s auction. Renowned for her keen eye, she ensured Carinthia VII reflected a similar level of artisanal craftsmanship.

The original curved laminated teak planking, forward of the owner’s deck and bridge deck, is described by Fraser broker Antoine X. Larricq, who managed the sale, as “haute-couture detailing.”

Other original features include the thick exterior teak decks and cross-hatched parquet floors, which remain in fantastic condition, largely because Horten only used the yacht for her annual summer cruise.

The new owner, also a keen art collector, had two strict requests for the refit: to seamlessly marry the old with the new, and for the shipyard to complete the work within 300 days, so he could enjoy the winter cruising season. He enlisted Italian studio Bizzozero Cassina Architects to oversee the design.

The studio only had two yacht projects before this. But it had completed residential projects for the owner that brought a similar look to Carinthia VII’s 8,800-square-foot interior, including redoing all eight guest cabins.

The walls are covered in fabrics by Venetian artisans, and the central staircase is decorated with handmade, laser-cut tiles in an ombré-patterned blue that transitions from deep-ocean blue on the lower deck to pale-sky blue on the bridge deck. On each floor, the artwork in the lobby matches the color of the staircase, and classic gold elements have been replaced with a more contemporary silver.

A full exterior paint job updated the hull to Majestic Blue, with the superstructure in Matterhorn White and the external deck walls painted in Shark Grey. Following a few minor tweaks at the shipyard, Carinthia VII will soon cross the Atlantic to make its charter debut in the Caribbean.

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CARINTHIA VII YACHT CHARTER

97.2m  /  318'11   lurssen   2002 / 2023.

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Cabin Configuration

• 2 Double/Twin

Special Features:

• Elevator for easy access between floors
• Impressive 10,000nm range
• Cutting-edge toy selection
• Well-appointed wellness zone, including spa, beach club and beauty salon
• Recent refit in 2023

Carinthia VII is spacious and packed with things to do making her fully primed for guests seeking a luxury charter at sea.

The 97.2m/318'11" motor yacht 'Carinthia VII' by the German shipyard Lurssen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Tim Heywood Design.

Built in 2002, Carinthia VII is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for bronzing, lounging or entertaining. She is equipped with a beauty salon, spa, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and gym.

Guest Accommodation

Carinthia VII offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 8 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two twin cabins, two single cabins and two cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. A crew of thirty, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Carinthia VII is easy thanks to the available amenities including a beauty salon featuring all of the facilities required for a number of different beauty treatments. For the ultimate relaxation experience, the yacht plays host to a luxury spa or even the most discerning of charter guests will enjoy the included beach club. A gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Make your evenings more memorable with stunning underwater lights or with Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Carinthia VII is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 4 x MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 18 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 26 knots with a range of up to 10,000 nautical miles from her 456,000 litre fuel tanks at 15 knots. Carinthia VII features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Carinthia VII. Principle among these is a Flyboard, experience flying in and out of the water with the latest in high adrenaline watersport. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the four WaveRunners. If that isn't enough Carinthia VII also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, scuba diving equipment and much more. Carinthia VII features five tenders, but leading the pack is a 18.2m/59'9" Windy Boats Chase Tender to transport you in style.

Carinthia VII and her crew are available for charter this winter for cruising within the Caribbean. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

With a highly experienced and talented crew of 30, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Carinthia VII has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Carinthia VII is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 18.2m  /  59'9 Windy Boats SR60 Chase Tender
• 1 x 8.5m  /  27'11 Ribeye OXE Tender 300 HP engine
• 1 x 7m  /  23' Nautique G23 Tender 450 HP engine
• 1 x 5.3m  /  17'5 Castoldi Jet Tender 125 HP engine
• 1 x 4.03m  /  13'3 Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport Yamaha 40 HP engine

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Carinthia VII Awards & Nominations

• The World Superyacht Awards 2024 Refitted Yachts Nomination
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'Carinthia VII' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€1,400,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,519,500

High Season

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean France, Italy, Monaco

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Sardinia

Winter Season

October - April

Caribbean Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barts

HOT SPOTS:   Virgin Islands

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Exciting yacht design doesn’t require reinventing the wheel. But a fresh view always helps. That’s why more yacht owners are looking for land-based architects and designers for their new build and refit interiors, preferring a cross-pollination of ideas over the tried and true.

The first owner to shy away from the traditional yacht designer set was billionaire Lukas Lundin, who tasked Italian architect Cristina Gherardi Benardeau to design the interior of the 274-foot Savannah. The Feadship, launched in 2015, is largely remembered as the first superyacht with a hybrid propulsion package. But the interior is just as radical.

Benardeau, a designer of retail space for Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior Couture, gave the 262-foot yacht the world’s first “Nemo lounge,” or a bubble in the hull where the owners and guests could see underwater.  It also featured what looked like a floating superstructure, employing long strips of tinted glass inspired by skyscrapers. (The same visual trick was employed later in Oceanco’s 361-foot Jubilee.) Savannah was the first boat to receive full metallic exterior paint job to blend in with the ocean surroundings—an idea later seen on superyacht Kensho, when it delivered in 2022.

Since then, a number of owners and boatbuilders have employed residential architects to do interior designs, as well as offer exterior flourishes (though naval architects complete the structures and running surfaces.) Rome architect Achille Salvagni has done projects for Rossinavi and Azimut, Lord Norman Foster created a series that later became the YachtPlus fleet, Lazzarini & Pickering designed the Benetti Motopanfilo 37M, and next year, Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez will show their talents on Azimut’s SeaDeck Series.

Even residential stalwarts like Zaha Hadid Architects can’t help but experiment with nautical projects. Following the 2016 reveal of the firm’s Unique Circle Yachts series, the studio collaborated with Vitruvius Yachts this year on Britain’s new “royal yacht” project. And more recently, the architects unveiled concept renderings for Oneiric, a proposed catamaran in collaboration with Italian shipyard Rossinavi.

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Architect Roberto Palomba has been designing houses for decades. His Milan-based studio, Palomba Serafini Associati, includes the Italian Consulate in Detroit, home décor and even tableware, among its past projects. His first yacht is the Amer F100, which features a unique “Glass Cabin” as the main salon. It was designed in partnership with Ludovica Serafini. “My aim was to change some standard boat elements to create something completely different,” Palomba told Robb Report during the yacht’s world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival. “Certainly, our perspective offers a fresh look, an architectural vision rooted in the world of architecture and interior design, translated into the realm of yacht design.” The Glass Cabin is an architectural glass box that encases the main salon and formal dining area with windows that are larger than other yachts with similar dimensions. The garden creates openness, light and a continuous connection with the sea. Continuing the theme, reflective surfaces are used on the walls and ceiling across all social areas to bring more light in, while stairs joining the main deck to the bridge are topped by more glass, opening the heart of the yacht to blue skies.

‘Kensho,’ Jouin Manku

Kensho ‘s owner was a first-time yacht buyer who wanted a one-of-a-kind vessel. He looked beyond the pool of yachting talent for a designer who could create a signature statement inside the 246-foot Admiral. The owner eventually decided on Paris design house Jouin Manku, an experienced architecture and industrial design studio, without a single yacht to its name. Co-founder Sanjit Manku took the design brief and ran with it, eschewing traditional yachting layouts for high-volume and big sea views. Variations on the established interiors include lofty 8.9-foot-tall ceilings, open-plan cabin layouts (where the bathrooms are on display) and locating the owner’s salon—more akin to an observation lounge—to the upper deck where the captains’ wheelhouse is traditionally located.  “We drew on our restaurant design experience to create an ambience and furniture that is practical yet opulent,” Manku told Robb Report . “The dining chairs have ski feet that make it easy for guests to slide in and out, and we incorporated flattering lighting rather than ceiling spotlights.” The end result is a stunning, personalized interior that is unique in yachting. 

‘Carinthia VII,’ Bizzozero Cassina Architects

Refits are also getting design overhauls by non-yacht designers. Lürssen’s 318-foot Carinthia VII , first delivered in 2002 and designed by Tim Heywood, was sold in 2022 to a new owner. He called on Italian studio Bizzozero Cassina Architects for what turned out to be a major refit in a nearly record 300 days. The architectural studio is experienced in real estate, including a few of the owner’s private properties. But yacht refits are a recent addition to its portfolio. “The key to any project’s success is to know the person, their lifestyle and the way they think,” architect Paolo Bizzozero said. “Only with these three ingredients can you remedy a truly bespoke environment that works for them and for their life.” Key additions include a 1,334-sq. ft. sundeck, with a large dining table and teppanyaki grill. Equally impressive was the 39-foot-long glass-paneled swimming pool on the main deck (with two large televisions to view live sports), and a 968-sq. ft. air-conditioned gym on the bridge deck that also serves as a winter garden.

Contest G7CS, Bentley Interior

Bentley fans who dream of a book-matched yacht interior might look closely at the 67-foot Contest 67CS.  Commissioned by a private client and launched in November, it is the first collaboration between Bentley and Contest Yachts. with all the design flair Bentley could bring to a yacht. Conceived to match the luxe design of a custom continental GT coupe, the sailboat features the same materials, motifs and craftsmanship on its cars and home designs, including the same hand-stitching found on the Bentley steering wheel and the yacht’s Malvern Chair. Bespoke one-offs include a bar and vanity unit, the captain’s chair and “Egg” table, and a sofa which was hand-built at Bentley’s engineering facility and finished in its signature trim. The brand’s iconic diamond-quilted hides were also included across entire yacht interior. Small details like the tissue box and drink coasters were created from scratch to match the owner’s taste.

‘Entourage,’ Diego Burdi, Burdifilek

Entourage , the second hull in Amels’ 60 Limited Editions range, is the owner’s second yacht. He had clear ideas about the functional layout of the boat, so he appointed commercial design firm Burdifilek to realize that vision. The Toronto-based co-founder, Diego Burdi, adopted a “marine design” approach. “I believe strongly that you should feel like you’re on a boat,” he told Robb Report . That is apparent in areas like the the lower-deck staterooms where the bulkheads hug the curve of the hull. Carved and layered wooden ceilings—a detail introduced from the owner’s experience in real estate—add drama and tactility. Most significantly, Burdi reversed the central stairwell and tucked it into the perimeter of the yacht to create a wider walkthrough and, in so doing, a work of art.

‘Symbiosis,’ Kurt Merki, Jr.

The 279-foot Symbiosis is Studio KMJ’s nature-driven introduction to the world of superyacht design. Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, the 3,000 GT concept speaks to a rising trend for biophilic design with 10 nature-driven features. These include a “tree of life” planted on the main deck aft that stretches across two decks, a 1,000-sq. ft. irrigated lawn tended by a gardener and intended for both play and picnics, and a life-sized herbarium called “The Sanctum” where herbs, spices and vegetables can be cultivated. The Swiss designer Kurt Merki Jr collaborated with Axel Massmann, CEO of Yacht-Green, who acted as a strategic advisor on best practices to “green” the superyacht lifestyle. According to the designers, the natural elements are fully buildable. All it needs is an owner willing to take a leap.

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By Jack Hogan 21 Jul 2023

MONACO YACHT SHOW 2023

Iconic Lürssen yachts at MYS 2023

Two of the most iconic lürssen yachts are primed and ready to make a splash on the market at the monaco yacht show 2023….

With the first lists coming from the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, one legend stands out. Lürssen and Fraser are set to unveil the extensively refitted 97m Carinthia VII . This refit was completed at Lürssen's Hamburg facilities, and the superyacht now features redesigned exterior decks with new lounge and living areas, a 12m/39' pool, and a fitness room.

“I am very proud that after building Carinthia VII, " says Peter Lürssen, Managing Partner of Lürssen. "We have now been able to participate in its new lease on life with an extensive refit. Carinthia VII remains a testament to the solidity of our German engineering and manufacture.”

Built in 2002, Carinthia VII  was one part of a new generation of 90m+ superyachts that hit the water in the late 90s and early 2000s, largely pioneered by the German yards. The vessel's original exterior lines, from designer Tim Heywood , proved influential in the yachting industry. Heywood has shared that “several yachts were consequently designed and built that owe their DNA to Carinthia VII .”

Carinthia VII will be introduced to the charter market for the first time, represented exclusively by Fraser. Daniela de Marco, Fraser's Head of Charter Management in Europe, notes, “Bringing any yacht to the charter market for the first time is always a joy and a challenge. And one that we relish. It’s like starting with a blank sheet of paper - creating a fresh new program built on experience with the very best charter captains and crew, the latest tenders and toys and of course, creating some personalised and exciting new itineraries with clients."

Mark Duncan, Fraser's Director of Business Development & Marketing, anticipates that Carinthia VII will be a key part of post-charter conversations due to its unique features and ambience. "We suspect Carinthia VII is going to be as much a part of those after-charter dinner conversations as the unforgettable moments we know it is going to help create for those who decide to book something exceptional.”

With the combined influences of Lürssen and Fraser, Carinthia VII is set to make an impressive entrance into the charter market. It is early days in the run-up to The Monaco Yacht Show, with many more intriguing yachts set to make their way to Port Hercule. Having the chance to see the evolution of this iconic motor yacht up close is an early draw card as the industry looks ahead to the most important show of the year. 

The impressive 91m Lady Lara, will also be at the show and listed on the market for the first time since its delivery by Max Bulley and Gary Wright from Y.CO and Merle Wood & Associates . The superyacht, originally delivered in 2015, has also recently completed an extensive refit earlier this year.

Lady Lara boasts an interior and exterior design skillfully executed by Reymond Langton Design, while its naval architecture was crafted by the German shipbuilder. Lady Lara offers accommodation for up to 16 guests in eight staterooms, with a dedicated crew of up to 27.

The yacht also boasts a spacious owner's deck complete with a private lounge area and a bar. To enhance the sense of privacy onboard, the owner's suite opens onto a private terrace, featuring a jacuzzi. It also includes a glass lift and offers a cinema, a wellness area, and two swimming pools, with a main deck pool that can transform into a dancefloor.

The iconic motor yacht is powered by twin MTU engines, allowing for a cruising speed of 12 knots. 

Prospective buyers will be able to find Lady Lara at Berth D02, QUAI RAINIER III during the show.

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