<strong>Avanguardia: </strong>This<strong> </strong>megayacht concept from the Lazzarini Design Studio, shown here in a rendering, is shaped like a gigantic swan thanks to its detachable "head," which acts as a control tower.
Avanguardia: This megayacht concept from the Lazzarini Design Studio, shown here in a rendering, is shaped like a gigantic swan thanks to its detachable "head," which acts as a control tower.
Lazzarini Design Studio
<strong>Avanguardia: </strong>Thanks to an extendable crane/bridge based in the bow, the vessel's "head" can be lowered to the center while it's in motion.
Avanguardia: Thanks to an extendable crane/bridge based in the bow, the vessel's "head" can be lowered to the center while it's in motion.
Lazzarini Design Studio
<strong>Project 175: </strong>A computer generated image of<strong> </strong>the low-profile flybridge "statement yacht," which is makes quite a splash due to its neon uplights.
Project 175: A computer generated image of the low-profile flybridge "statement yacht," which is makes quite a splash due to its neon uplights.
Dixon Yacht Design
<strong>Project 175:</strong> Naval architect Anders Berg tells CNN Travel that the concept has generated an "encouraging response," from the industry, but various important details need to be worked out before it can be built.
Project 175: Naval architect Anders Berg tells CNN Travel that the concept has generated an "encouraging response," from the industry, but various important details need to be worked out before it can be built.
Dixon Yacht Design
<strong>Escalade:</strong> A rendering of the gamechanging yacht concept, which features a Trimonoran hull, a blend of a monohull and a trimaran hull.
Escalade: A rendering of the gamechanging yacht concept, which features a Trimonoran hull, a blend of a monohull and a trimaran hull.
Baran Akalin
<strong>Escalade:</strong> Fueled by a hydraulic propulsion system, the vessel will have an estimated top speed of around 42 knots.
Escalade: Fueled by a hydraulic propulsion system, the vessel will have an estimated top speed of around 42 knots.
Baran Akalin
<strong>Thor Explore:</strong> A CGI image of Gresham Yacht Design's new yacht concept Thor Explore, which has been designed "from the inside out."
Thor Explore: A CGI image of Gresham Yacht Design's new yacht concept Thor Explore, which has been designed "from the inside out."
Gresham Yacht Design
<strong>Thor Explore</strong>: The team have gone all out on the interior design, which features large nautilus windows and a glass floor that turns opaque with the flick of a switch.
Thor Explore: The team have gone all out on the interior design, which features large nautilus windows and a glass floor that turns opaque with the flick of a switch.
Gresham Yacht Design
<strong>Codecasa Jet 2020: </strong>Italian shipyard Codecasa are building a 230-foot superyacht concept that incorporates many of the features attributed with aircraft.
Codecasa Jet 2020: Italian shipyard Codecasa are building a 230-foot superyacht concept that incorporates many of the features attributed with aircraft.
Courtesy Cantieri Navali Codecasa
<strong>Codecasa Jet 2020: </strong>Designer Fulvio Codecasa says he hopes to set "a unique example" and potentially start "a new trend in the industry."
Codecasa Jet 2020: Designer Fulvio Codecasa says he hopes to set "a unique example" and potentially start "a new trend in the industry."
Courtesy Cantieri Navali Codecasa
<strong>Carapace:</strong> A rendering of the impressive hybrid vessel concept, which can operate on both the surface of the sea and underwater.
Carapace: A rendering of the impressive hybrid vessel concept, which can operate on both the surface of the sea and underwater.
Courtesy Elena Nappi
<strong>Carapace: </strong>According to Italian-based naval architect Elena Nappi, who devised the concept, it can submerge to a depth of 985 feet for up to 10 days at a time.
Carapace: According to Italian-based naval architect Elena Nappi, who devised the concept, it can submerge to a depth of 985 feet for up to 10 days at a time.
Courtesy Elena Nappi
<strong>AQUA:</strong> A rendering of AQUA, a collaboration between Dutch yacht-design company Sinot and Lateral Naval Architect, which runs entirely on liquid hydrogen and fuel-cell technology.
AQUA: A rendering of AQUA, a collaboration between Dutch yacht-design company Sinot and Lateral Naval Architect, which runs entirely on liquid hydrogen and fuel-cell technology.
Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design 2019
<strong>AQUA:</strong> The eco-friendly concept is devised to operate at a top speed of 17 knots, with a range of 3,750 nautical miles.
AQUA: The eco-friendly concept is devised to operate at a top speed of 17 knots, with a range of 3,750 nautical miles.
Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design 2019
<strong>Project Centauro:</strong> Milan-based design firm Officina Armare drew inspiration from both naval ships and spacecrafts while designing this megayacht concept.
Project Centauro: Milan-based design firm Officina Armare drew inspiration from both naval ships and spacecrafts while designing this megayacht concept.
Courtesy Officina Armare
<strong>Project Centauro:</strong> The 360-foot vessel, which has a glossy black hull and strong lines, will be powered by two MTU engines teamed with steerable water jets.
Project Centauro: The 360-foot vessel, which has a glossy black hull and strong lines, will be powered by two MTU engines teamed with steerable water jets.
Courtesy Officina Armare
<strong>HIDE:</strong> A rendering of the new concept by Anna Borla, which is fitted with huge reflective glass panels to mirror the surrounding area.
HIDE: A rendering of the new concept by Anna Borla, which is fitted with huge reflective glass panels to mirror the surrounding area.
Courtesy Anna Borla
<strong>HIDE:</strong> "She [HIDE] is a perfect combination of luxury, relaxation and performance, with an eye on sustainability," Borla told CNN Travel earlier this year.
HIDE: "She [HIDE] is a perfect combination of luxury, relaxation and performance, with an eye on sustainability," Borla told CNN Travel earlier this year.
Courtesy Anna Borla
<strong>Ice Kite: </strong>This unique eco-friendly superyacht concept can be pulled along by a 1,700-square-foot kite.<br />
Ice Kite: This unique eco-friendly superyacht concept can be pulled along by a 1,700-square-foot kite.
Red Yacht Design
<strong>Ice Kite: </strong>By blending kite sailing with a low resistance hull and two diesel engines, Ice Kite can achieve greater fuel efficiency.
Ice Kite: By blending kite sailing with a low resistance hull and two diesel engines, Ice Kite can achieve greater fuel efficiency.
Red Yacht Design