Having grown up during the heyday of the Titanic revival, sometime between the short lived Broadway musical and the James Cameron film, I must confess that I’ve always had a soft spot for luxury liners, and the latest in luxury yachts is no exception. The Quintessentially One, a 220 meter ship meant to undertake a never ending voyage as the world’s finest floating private club, strikes me as a whimsical and elegant concept. It promises to become a golden age in itself. Perhaps more akin to Gulliver’s floating island than any ship, the residential yacht offers a haven from the world at large.

Designed by naval architect Yran & Storbraaten, a leading name in the cruise vessel industry, Quintessentially One maintains a philosophy of hospitality and, like all of Yran & Storbraaten’s creations, hopes to offer “a warmth, often not … present in modern design.” While the ship will port at select cities in time for all of the most celebrated festivals, it is already a destination, a city in miniature with the amenities of Campbell Gray Hotels and The Wolseley. Already, the yacht boasts a night club, a shopping emporium, a gym, and a library. Although secluded from the mainland, the ship supplies a variety of business conveniences, including secretarial and translation services.

Residential suites, of which there are only twelve, occupy the top decks of the ship, which include large balconies and access to a private sun terrace.

For those interested in owning one of the residential triplexes, expect to pay between €8 and €12 million.

~Affluent Page

Quintessentially One

Yran & Storbraaten Architects