When it comes to impressing potential superyacht owners, the motto of “the more, the merrier” certainly holds true. And the “groundbreaking” 65-meter (213 ft) yacht called “See” is designed to make a splash with its extravagant features. This remarkable vessel, created by New York-based studio Gill Schmid Design and Southampton-based Lateral Naval Architects, boasts not just one, but five pools. Two of these pools are infinity pools, with one even featuring a see-through floor.
Transparency is a recurring theme on See, as the boat incorporates enormous wrap-around reflective glass walls. The yacht also includes a glass roof above a 3D outdoor cinema screen, which can be retracted to create an expansive oceanfront terrace.
Food enthusiasts will find themselves well-catered to on See, thanks to its “concept kitchen.” Chefs can make use of hydroponic tanks, a fermentation chamber, a mushroom lab, and an outdoor barbecue to create culinary delights. Guests have the option to dine al fresco, at a sushi counter, a deli and raw food counter, or indulge in refreshing beverages and desserts at the juice, coffee, and dessert bar. According to Gill Schmid Design, food is an integral part of the holistic lifestyle aboard the yacht.
Fitness enthusiasts can take advantage of the onboard gym and then relax in the sauna/steam room or soothe their muscles in the hot tub. Passengers are accommodated in six suites, along with an extensive outdoor deck in the owner’s suite.
The layout of See is open plan, with convertible spaces that can transform from separate areas to a completely open and immersive environment of experiences. Gill Schmid Design describes it as a fusion of Transformers in an architectural context. This innovative design allows the vessel to provide a more laid-back atmosphere with casual dining, living, and entertainment spaces, foregoing formal saloons or dining areas and breaking the traditional barriers between guests and crew.
See will primarily rely on batteries as its power source, which will be recharged by diesel engines. Gill Schmid Design explains that this system enables the selection of diesel generators based purely on efficiency and optimum energy density. This approach enhances overall architectural efficiency, layout flexibility, noise and vibration reduction, maintenance, and operational effectiveness of the entire vessel.
Although See is currently a concept, Gill Schmid Design expresses ongoing interest from both shipyards and potential buyers, and they hope to see it enter production in the future.