The Sea Rover was born from Blum’s search for a yacht that matched his desire for a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Having worked with Weel to build his previous yacht, he decided to build his own, one that tapped into his understanding of “Life at Sea.”
“I’ve seen firsthand the demand for a new lifestyle at sea, one that encourages activity and wellness,” says Blum. “Sea Rover is for the owner who likes to wake up and jump in the water; works out, goes diving and uses all the toys. 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.”
Sea Rover is designed around amenities that enhance the yachting experience for the active owner. For instance, the spa, gym and sports court (home to a pickleball court and basketball hoop) are on the bridge deck of the yacht rather than tucked away below. As a result, owners and their guests can have workouts, yoga sessions and spa experiences with a 360-degree view of the sea. The gym is outfitted with the finest equipment, while dual hot or cold plunge pools, a jacuzzi, a sauna, an infrared therapy wall and a dedicated massage area encourage relaxation and rejuvenation for total body wellness.
“Throughout the entire development process, which took over four years, Bernd and I were laser-focused on making a size-effective vessel that represents modern-day wellness,” says Blum. “As we set out to create the Sea Rover, we initially conceptualised the yacht to be 35 metres, then went on to 40 and 42 metres, until we finally landed on 42.5 as the right size to incorporate all of the important elements needed to make our vision come to life.”
An immense sports court doubles as a storage space for large toys, tenders and even a car, ensuring there’s never any lack of activities for guests to enjoy. In addition, a sizable beach club with 270-degree views features a dining table, sunbeds and foldable platforms on both sides of the vessel, creating an expansive swimming platform that spans the stern of the yacht. The beach club also holds a day head, wet bar and large cabinets for ample storage to hold additional water toys.
“There was no timeline when we were creating Sea Rover,” says Weel. “We looked at the details several times during the design process, and we made them better on each iteration. 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 300-foot megayacht into something more intimate, without compromising on the features or the experience.”
Eating well is another primary focus onboard. A grand room merges the dining and entertaining spaces, with the galley and dining room positioned adjacent to one another on the main floor to encourage interaction between the chef, crew and guests. Large glass panels showcase panoramic views, so owners can savour their surroundings whilst enjoying their meals. Naturally, the galley is equipped with top-of-the-line Miele appliances and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, while the pantry is located next to the galley for easy crew or guest access.
