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Nordhavn Delivers Latest Motor Yacht NEW JOURNEY
Show-stopping NEW JOURNEY has been delivered and has already begun her global excursions. She is a beautiful example of a successful collaboration between Owner and Designer, with their visions being brought to life throughout the entirety of the yacht.
NEW JOURNEY is the 18th Hull of Nordvhan's N96 series and has successfully been delivered to her owners. She immediately embarked on a six-week maiden voyage, setting the precedent for the spectacular journeys she will make over the next several years. Her owners requested a floating resort which will serve as a base to their global excursions; a luxurious haven which has been achieved beautifully.
Jeff Leishman, Nordhavn’s Chief of Design, worked closely with the owners to develop a yacht that provided comfort and enjoyment. NEW JOURNEY was developed to perfectly reflect the owner’s requests, showcasing their personalities in her design, with a skylounge tailored to suit their hobbies including recessing fitness equipment into the deck and a dedicated music practice-room space.
A full-time crew of four along with a rotating guest list are among those who will join the owner’s on their cruises. Sociability is at the heart of the design, with three ensuite guest staterooms and a convertible guest cabin alongside the owner's suite and two separate crew quarters.
NEW JOURNEY can be described as a personal cruise ship; she is equipped with two bars, a boat-shaped dining table that seats ten people and a second dining area that includes two hi-low cocktail tables that convert into a second large dining table that seats eight. From casual and relaxed dining and entertainment to formal dinners, NEW JOURNEY contains spaces which can suit every occasion.
Community, warmth, and group synergy were important elements for the owners. They worked with Scott Cole of Ardeo Design to reflect these concepts in the interior as well as the outdoor areas. The idea of warmth can be seen in the crafting of the communal and individual spaces, which are set within a backdrop that features a natural colour palette, with subtle textures and woven leathers; a transitional style interior which is as subtle as it is remarkable.
The brief for the flybridge showcases the boat’s theme of group synergy; the ultimate social spot being created with a show-stopping, nightclub-inspired curved bar and lounge area with an open space for dancing, a colour-changing LED light strip and a hot tub.
The notion of ‘work hard, play hard’ comes to life in NEW JOURNEY, with an area in the owner’s cabin providing the ideal workstation. It has large windows with Smartglass offering the choice of a spectacular view or an opaque setting for privacy and focus.
NEW JOURNEY has been built with remote cruising in mind, with two davits; one specifically for their 18’ custom GXE tender and one reserved for launching toys.
Superyachts.com would like to congratulate Nordhavn on this show-stopping delivery and wish NEW JOURNEY the best of luck for the spectacular journeys she will embark on.