Yachts bring to mind a standard of luxury that nearly everyone dreams about at some time in their lives. It is no wonder, after all the ability to set sail on the open seas with all the lavish accoutrements of a luxurious yacht seems like the perfect idyllic adventure. When designing the yacht of your dreams, there are few limits to what you can achieve in terms of beauty and design. The owners of today’s luxury yachts, also known as superyachts, are younger than those of the past, often with families joining them on their yachting adventures. With the evolution of buyers, so comes the evolution of design, with today’s yachts featuring personal, inviting, and comfortable interiors for friends and family to enjoy. Let’s explore the latest luxury yacht trends.
Eco-Friendliness
With a nod to the environment, luxury yacht have become more eco-conscious, reducing greenhouse emissions and utilizing sustainable materials in design features. New systems and technologies mean luxury yachts with propulsion systems which use less fuel, batteries which provide transportation without fuel, and paints/stains which are environmentally friendly and safe for marine life. Sustainability is a paramount concern in the yachting industry, which is seeking solutions with recycling efforts, limited use of plastic on board, and energy storage systems.
Modern Technology Meets Comfort and Relaxation
Relaxation and comfort are drivers in the leading luxury trends, and include saunas, theaters, hot tubs, and waterfalls. The use of timeless wood features is still evident though some owners have shifted the focus from the classic, deep, mahogany to lighter, more textural woods. Advances in technology have brought the world “smart homes” and yacht owners seek the same assets aboard their yachts, thus creating the opportunity for seamless yacht-home-work environment as needed. In addition, technology had provided a new supportive infrastructure for both crew and yacht, enhancing communication, security, and more.
Style and Functionality
Today’s yacht owners have the unique opportunity to customize their yachts according to their personal preferences and style. Gone are the days of yachts which look like one another inside and out. The yachts of the present have personal style with bolder designs, maintaining elegance while delivering much sought after functionality. Among the favorite trends in yachting style is bringing the outdoors in, much like the trends toward nature in luxury homes. Adding open areas, sundecks and pools, and panoramic views are inspired by nature and the sea. As yacht owners seek ways to customize their luxury yachts, vertical bows welcome more natural light, invite expansive interiors, and showcase sleek, contemporary exterior design.
To complement each owner’s unique style is functionality and flow. Yacht owners want design which better utilize limited interior spaces and create superior flow for guests as well as crew members, while supporting the owner’s personality and style. The ultimate goal in yacht design is beauty, form, and function.
Yachting Adventures
While not a luxury yacht design trend, yachting adventures are certainly a rising trend. In times past, yacht owners traveled from port to port, setting sail for destinations like the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, where restaurants, beaches, and other amenities awaited. While these ports are still popular yachting destinations, today’s adventurers want to explore new, out of the way places like Australia, Southeast Asia, and more. This travel trend has resulted in explorer and crossover yachts, designed with the luxury accoutrements of traditional yachts, but feature amenities (increased storage, more durable hulls, etc.) to support the travel requirements needed for punishing conditions and isolated locations. These yachts are ideally suited for world travel to any locale around the globe.
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