With all of the megayachts gracing the harbor in Monaco, the arrival of a private vessel doesn’t elicit fanfare. Except in the case of the yacht Olivia O. The newly delivered yacht pulled into port earlier this week, with a water-hose salute from the Monaco Yacht Club.
Undergoing sea trials in 2018, Oliva O is anything but typical in style. The 290’4” (88.5-meter) motoryacht is decidedly robust. She features a trademarked reverse-bow design called the X-Bow, for example. Although she is the first yacht to feature it, more than 100 commercial ships from her builder, Norway-based Ulstein, already bear it. The shipyard holds the trademark, too. The design improves handling in rough seas, plus lowers fuel consumption by reducing hydrodynamic drag. Additionally, it results in less spray on deck. In the case of the yacht Olivia O, it unquestionably conveys her purpose, to head off on adventurous expeditions.
It should come as no surprise, then, that the owner of the yacht Olivia O, Eyal Ofer, selected Ulstein purposely for this design and its commercial prowess. He knew of its abilities because of his own background in shipping. However, he also wanted softer, superyacht looks, so he turned to Espen Øino for styling and the general arrangement.
Within her 52 feet (16 meters) of beam, Ofer, his wife, and his guests can enjoy several lounges and private areas. Twenty people have eight staterooms at their disposal, along with in-demand features like a spa, a gym, and a good-size private theater. Decor-wise, the starting point for the five-deck-high yacht was a Japanese theme. While tones are primarily subdued, textures add more interest. Ofer’s wife and Droulers Architecture collaborated for the details. Outside, meanwhile, Olivia O contains a pool. For times when the megayacht is in truly remote areas, her helicopter and helipad will be especially helpful.
Olivia O has been a long time coming. Ofer signed the contract in 2016.
Ulstein ulstein.com
Droulers Architecture droulers-architecture.com
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