There’s a decided refocus these days on the idea of living life at sea. Some owners, designers, and builders are turning away from rococo interiors resembling floating mansions and toward marine-themed escapes.
A megayacht that does this, and does it well, is Livia, built by Moonen Shipyards.
The third Moonen 97 launched so far, Livia resembles her sisterships outside, due to styling by Rene van der Velden. But inside, Art-Line Interiors and the owner have created a virtual beach house, akin to one you’d see in New England or eastern Long Island. White wood shutters and overheads set the tone, as do grey-stained oak paneling (mimicking weathered wood) and walnut soles. It’s an inviting look, ideal for a lifestyle that keeps the owner and guests clad in casual summer clothes and bathing suits.
The theme carries through most of the rooms onboard. Rather than just cluster couches on centerline in the saloon, Livia features banquettes situated beneath the large windows to each side. The purity of the decor remains intact due to the televisions being hidden. There’s one on each side of the room that slides out from the wall panels. The full-beam master suite below decks has dark-stained shutters covering its three good-size ports and the same stained oak as on the main deck. The shutter effect is even used on the door to the en suite heads in the twin-berth cabins.
There are other notable highlights aboard this steel-hulled Moonen. One is the “blind door” that can close off the helm from the dining area and saloon aft. You wouldn’t know it unless someone pointed it out: A door lies flush against the bulkhead preceding the entrance, swinging out when needed to line up with a pocket door at the helm threshold. The helm has an observation settee for six, complete with a table, at the owner’s request. The teak-laid sundeck has plenty of room to relax, dine, and sun, fitted with a hot tub, barbeque, and shaded dining area, thanks to a fixed hardtop. A watertight door lies at the entry to the VIP stateroom, given Livia’s compliance with MCA, and there’s an emergency escape hatch above the bed as well.
Here’s more of Livia, which cruises at 12 knots under half load with twin 600-hp Caterpillar C18s.
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