Somnio (yacht)

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NameSomnio
Builder VARD
Cost US$600 million
StatusUnder construction
General characteristics
Class and type Super yacht
Type Motor yacht
Tonnage33,500 GT
Length222 m (728 ft)

Somnio (Latin : I dream) is a private super yacht being built by Norwegian shipyard VARD. The hull, and the first phase of outfitting, will be performed at Vard Tulcea in Romania. [1] It is considered the world's first "yacht liner" because it contains 39 customizable apartments. The apartments reportedly cost at least $11.2 million each (about half the net worth of the threshold for a global 0.1%). With six floors, plans for world-class medical care, an onboard beach, several bars, a 10,000-bottle wine cellar, and many restaurants, Somnio offers an exclusive retreat for its owners. [ citation needed ] In 2025, Somnio’s founder Carl Le Souef, alongside Somnio Superyachts Pty Ltd, was successfully sued by English yacht design firm Winch Design Ltd for unpaid design invoices totalling in excess of £700,000. [2]

Membership is by referral or invitation, with members' identity remaining undisclosed.

Winch Design of the United Kingdom and Tillberg Design of Sweden are the architects.

It was expected to launch in mid-2024. Somnio also has advanced research equipment for scientists. [3] [4] [5] It will be the second residential superyacht at sea and in size will be slightly larger than The World , the only residential superyacht currently in existence. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "VARD to build largest yacht in the world – Somnio".
  2. ↑ "Winch Design Ltd v Carl Le Souef".
  3. ↑ Hardingham-Gill, Tamara (2 July 2021). "World's first 'yacht liner' unveiled". CNN. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. ↑ Cormack, Rachel (29 June 2021). "This Epic 728-Foot Superyacht Will Soon Be the World's Largest and House 39 Luxury Condos". Robb Report. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "A True Luxury: The 222m Somnio Private Residence Superyacht Has Been Revealed". Yacht Harbor. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  6. ↑ Springer, Bill (30 June 2021). "Will This 728-Foot-Long Residential Superyacht End Up Being The World's Most Exclusive Address?". Forbes. Retrieved 4 July 2021.


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