At 312’3” (95.2 meters), Kismet is quite a step up from her owner’s previous megayacht. The new Kismet, the successor to a same-named 223-footer (68-meter), is now outside of her build shed at Lürssen.
During construction, the yacht was referred to as project Global. Kismet brought together the same build and design team as her predecessor. Espen Øino handled styling, and Reymond Langton Design executed the interior. Finishing touches are ongoing.
“The owner of this superb yacht had massive input and visited the shipyard constantly during her construction,” says Robert Moran of Moran Yacht & Ship, the owner’s representative. “His input and knowledge pushed all involved in this project to raise their standards to a level never seen before in the yachting industry.” Moran did not elaborate on specifics, nor have the other involved parties. For its part, Lürssen states, “We are happy that we have met the high-end expectations from the owner in terms of product quality and being able to stay within budget and on time.”
With a 45’3” (13.8-meter) beam, Kismet has commodious spaces inside and out for her owner’s family and charter guests. (Kismet will begin chartering in the Caribbean this coming winter.) As you’d expect, there are sunning and soaking spaces on various decks. The master suite is complemented by a private alfresco area with a hot tub, for example. Everyone will get to use an oval pool and attached hot tub on the sundeck. The best seat in the house, though, is arguably on Kismet’s “observation deck.” It’s the uppermost area, at the base of the mast. On chilly nights, the crew will probably light an open fireplace on yet another outside deck.
As for the interior, each guest stateroom has its own personality. Pascal Reymond of Reymond Langton Design can only say for now that overall, Kismet has “dramatic features and fabulous perspectives with large voids between decks, perfect for large dining parties and also suitable for smaller, private and more intimate uses.” Sliding doors and panels make the latter possible. Joinerwork is also “intricate with very interesting organic shapes and textures.”
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