Sea Rover: Dutch Design unveils ''the world's only wellness-first'' superyacht

Dutch Design has unveiled a 42.5-metre concept named Sea Rover, billed as "the world's only wellness-first" superyacht. The design has been created in collaboration with superyacht owner Scott Blum and Dutch designer Bernd Weel, known for the BOAT International Design & Innocation Awards winner, Lady Fleur. Intended as a ''limited semi-custom series of just 10 vessels'', Sea Rover was conceptualised by Blum, who was "unable to find a yacht that matched his desire for a healthy, balanced lifestyle".

As such, the concept has an abundance of wellness amenities, including a spa, gym and sports court visibly positioned on the bridge deck, rather than on the lower deck (as is more common).The spa is designed with a dual temperature plunge pool, a jacuzzi, sauna, infrared therapy wall and dedicated massage area, while the sports court can be configured for pickleball, basketball, paddle tennis, volleyball or outdoor workouts. It can also be used as storage for large watertoys, tenders and a car.

Accommodation is across five cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite located on the main deck. This space incorporates "one of the largest closet areas in the industry", according to the designer, as well as a Japanese onsen-style tub and steam room. There are further quarters for nine crew - separate from the captain's cabin on the main bridge - with all crew accommodation finished to the same standards as the guest cabins.

Interior renderings are undisclosed but have been described as beachy and Californian, with wood, stone and earthen-toned textiles incorporated throughout.

Key to the design is a central staircase, which runs through all decks and begins as a cubed glass table on the sundeck, refracting natural light into the lower decks. The dining space has a similar approach, with large glass panels providing sunlight and panoramic ocean views. This area merges with the galley and an entertainment space lo create a "grand room" that encourages interaction between the chef, crew and guests.

Another highlight is Sea Rover's sizeable beach club, which is arranged with a dining table, sunbeds, wet bar and ample storage.

"Sea Rover is for owner who likes to wake up and jump in the water; works out, goes diving, uses all the toys," explained Blum "it's integrating travel with total well-being - something that has never been done before on a boat. For those who become owners, this is a tremendous investment that will hold its value over time."

''There was no timeline when we were creating Sea Rover,"added Weel. We really focused on what is valuable and needed on board to create a design that is super clean, classic, Dutch and will stand the test of time. We've condensed the grandeur of a 90-metre-plus superyacht into something more intimate, without compromising on the features or the experience."

Estel Arapoglou
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