Pigments of the imagination: The most colourful superyacht exteriors

Think all superyachts are white? Think again. We take a look at some of the most eye-catching exteriors from around the world, from the golden-hulled Stefania to the jet-black O'Pati...

Stefania

The design of Dynamiq superyacht Stefania was inspired by the art-deco style of the roaring twenties, and her gilded exterior wholeheartedly embraces this modern take on a golden age theme. According to Maria Dobroserdova, Dynamiq sales director, the owner initially considered both white and grey paints, but ultimately concluded that the metallic gold from DuPont, paired with a white superstructure, worked best with the lines and interior of the 41 metre superyacht. This gilt colour scheme continues throughout her interiors, interspersed with splashes of oceanic blue. 

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Dynamiq   41 m •   2021

Ipanema

Mondomarine’s new 50 metre superyacht Ipanema turned heads when she was launched in June 2016, with her striking red hull by Hot Lab setting her apart from the traditional white-hulled crowd. The Italian yard said that the exterior design was "enriched by the magnificent colour combinations attributed to the owner’s exquisite taste”.

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Mondomarine   49.2 m •   2016

La Datcha

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The 77 metre flagship of  Damen Yachting’s new SeaXplorer range, La Datcha is a rugged explorer that nonethless exudes glamour. Her strengthened hull has been designed to withstand icy waters in Kamchatka or Antarctica, but is coated in bronzed layer of paint. The theme of fire was reportedly a particularly important aspect of the design for the owner and this is reflected in the golden shades of the hull as well as the presence of on-board fireplaces.

GO

Launched in 2018, Turquoise's new 77 metre flagship GO was designed inside and out by British studio H2 Yacht Design with a hull colour that pays tribute to the yard's name. “The turquoise is a theme that’s carried through the yacht,” says Ruth Thomas from H2. “The design concept of the yacht is based on water in motion, so shades of turquoise made sense.” Accommodation is for a total of 18 guests split across nine cabins with crew quarters for a staff of 20. Key features include an owner's deck, 162 square metre superyacht beach club and a garage big enough to store a 10 metre limousine and eight metre multi-purpose tender.

Aurelia

The classic orange and blue Gulf livery of the Ford GT40 racecar provided the inspiration for Aurelia and her matching 5.5 metre Castoldi tender. Launched by Heesen Yachts in 2011, she remains one of the most instantly recognisable yachts in the world and features exterior design by Dobroserdov Design. The number 10 on the side is a nod to her place as the tenth yacht in the Dutch yard's successful Heesen 3700 series, which was designed by Omega Architects.

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Heesen Yachts   37.3 m •   2011

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