The most extreme superyacht concepts in the world

Extreme feature: an experimental take on an open-plan layout

Rob Doyle Design and Van Geest Design collaborated to present Domus, a 40-metre sailing trimaran with an interior volume that rivals a 60-metre motor yacht. The word Domus means a single-storey house built around an atrium, with many rooms opening up off the central atrium. The yacht borrows aspects of this design to create a lofty, open feeling on board. With the aim to become the first truly zero-emission yacht over 750GT, Domus will be able to heel at an angle of two degrees, also ensuring a comfortable cruise with minimal rolling. Amenities include a cinema room, gym and saloon with a bar and also hosts a spa area with a swimming pool. Alongside the 40-metre concept, the design duo are working on a larger version of the concept.

Extreme feature: revolutionary self-heating masts

Steve Kozloff lifted the lid on an 170-metre superyacht concept that comes complete with foldable masts and its own dedicated aircraft hangar. The masts represent a groundbreaking feat of engineering that would be able to rotate, tilt, heat up to avoid icing and set their own sails. The yacht is a luxury vessel first and foremost, but it has also been designed with scientific research in mind and will boast an ice-classed hull.

Extreme feature: a huge indoor garden

This entirely carbon-neutral, 110-metre superyacht was revealed by German studio 3deluxe and comes complete with a "garden-like" interior. VY-01 will be powered by fuel cells driven by hydrogen and recharged by bio-methanol alongside silent electric engines, for a range of 3,240 nautical miles. Described by the studio as "a floating garden of Eden", the interiors benefit from sensor-controlled louvers that wrap around the superstructure.

Extreme feature: its delicate folded superstructure

ilGatto's origami-esque lines are courtesy of Turkish designer Aras Kazar, who was inspired by "the regal spirit of the Leo zodiac". Built in aluminium and tempered, lightweight glass, the design sees all glazing able to be fully opened – heightening guests' connectivity with nature and allowing ocean air to circulate throughout the vessel. It also encourages outdoor play with an expansive floating dock and tender garage, able to store limousine tenders and a variety of water toys. Leisure features abound on this 140-metre model, including a helipad, swimming pool, cinema room and fully-equipped gym.