The World’s Largest Superyacht Unveiled: Somnio Private Residence Superyacht

Winch Design has teamed up with Tillberg Design of Sweden to design a 222m “private residence superyacht” named Somnio. The vessel, which carries a price tag of £500m, is set to begin construction at Norwegian yard Vard for a projected mid-2024 launch date. The design phase has been underway for 18 months.

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Somnio will marry “the benefits of superyacht ownership” with the service and amenities of the “world’s finest hotels”, with on board features including a 10,000-bottle wine cellar, various restaurants and bars, a huge beach club and lounge in the ship’s bow.

Somnio will also boast “world-class medical care” to protect owners against pandemics and the “latest clean engine technology” and “advanced onboard equipment” to facilitate the scientific research of the oceans.

A total of 39 on board apartments spread across six “apartment decks” are now for sale, with prospective owners either invited or referred to join. The customisable apartments, which have a starting price of €9.5m, can include features, such as a kitchen, gym, library, dining spaces and dressing areas.

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The project is being overseen by Erik Bredhe, former captain of the 196m private residence vessel The World.

Speaking about the project, Bredhe said: “Somnio will be the only residential superyacht in the world and has been designed to exacting standards that are commensurate with a life of opportunity.

“Owners will share a truly unique lifestyle at sea, with a hand-picked crew and a never-ending global itinerary of carefully selected destinations and experiences befitting a yacht of this nature.”