4 exciting innovations that signal the future of yacht charter

The future of yacht charter

The world of yachting is changing rapidly. Every day, new technologies emerge that make the yachting experience even more fantastic and glamourous. These may include:
● new propulsion systems,
● energy collection on a more efficient scale,
● transformative and versatile yacht decks and space, thanks to new and improved materials,
● completely new and groundbreaking designs of yachts, that crossover the world between yachts and other types of maritime vessels.

Whatever the case, yacht connoisseurs will undoubtedly find themselves either embracing the future of yacht charter or stick to what they know and support the more traditional approach to yachting. Since yacht chartering is a very niche human activity, there are certainly going to be trailblazers that will change the way people view chartering a superyacht.

Here are our top 4 picks of the most representative examples of the future of yacht charter:

Yacht charter submarines

A perfect combination of a submersible sea craft and a 5-star level of comfort, the MIGALOO M5 will be the first commercially available submarine superyacht. Let that sink in for a second. A submersible superyacht, with the ability to travel both above and below the water level. This opens up a whole new dimension of yachts design, together with a vacation standard that will rival science fiction. The overall length of the M5 will be 165.8 meters, an incredible achievement by itself and not factoring in that this yacht can go to depths of a maximum of 300 meters. With a range of 15.000 kilometres, the M5 can stay submerged for a total of 4 weeks. It will be able to take up to 34 guests and 40 crew

Floating islands

Another design from MIGALOO, bordering on the impossible is the KOKOMO Ailand i.e. a floating island, right from a James Bond movie. This private floating sea palace rests atop 4 semi-submerged platforms, which are also the sources of propulsion. With a length of 117 meters, a width of 78 meters and an owner`s penthouse resting atop 80 meters in length, KOKOMO Ailand structurally reminds of a movable deep-sea oil platform, rather than a sea vessel.

But it is far from a regular platform. Lush jungle foilage covers most of the exterior surfaces, while the pool and waterfalls create a paradise-like atmosphere. All the necessary superyacht features are also present, like glass elevators, spa and beauty salons, large pool and BBQ areas, and two beach clubs with a gym. There are also special added and totally unique elements, like an underwater dining salon, a shard-feeding station, an outdoor cinema, and a helideck.

Transformer tri-marine

If Batman went sailing, this would be his boat of choice. The carbon fibre tri-marine from Hanstaiger, named X1, has turned many heads in the yachting community with its innovative design, smart use of space, and advanced materials. Looking like something out of a science fiction movie, the X1 is quirky and cool, but also incredibly spacious. Her imposing hull shape screams high-tech, but the interior is a harmonious blend of wood, steel, and carbon fibre.

Some elements of her daring design include distinctive geometric glass windows, a jet-fighter-inspired helm station, and a transom that fully opens, blending perfectly the sea atmosphere with the salon and dining area, like a true example of the future of yacht charter should.

Hydrogen-powered yacht

Growing consumer demands have put shipyards in a spot where they need to look into the future and design more ecologically friendly yachts. Thus, the concept of AQUA was born, the first hydrogen-powered superyacht in the world. A 400-foot long vessel, she runs on an entirely renewable energy source, liquid hydrogen. This new propulsion guarantees no carbon emissions, as well as a quieter experience aboard the yacht.

With a price tag surpassing half a billion dollars, it is no wonder that attention was high when AQUA`s concept was unveiled. Yer, still she retains all the classical and necessary features a yacht of her size should have, like an infinity pool, a gym, a spa and a helipad. Water is the main theme of this superyacht; guests can recognize this special relationship by taking advantage of AQUA`s unique swim platform that offers to access water at sea level. This example of the future of yacht charter will be able to carry 14 guests and 31 crew with speeds up to 20mph, with the completion of this magnificent superyacht scheduled for 2024.

The present and the future of yacht charter

If these exciting innovations have on on the edge of your seat, wanting to book a charter on a floating island as soon as possible, you will have to be patient for a couple of years. Until the technology catches up with mass production, why not consider one of our traditional superyacht models for a charter holiday in Croatia?