The Biggest Yacht in the World

Considered to be the largest aluminum yacht in the world, the SY Athena of Royal Huisman Yachts is without doubt impressive in the full sense of the word because of its extraordinary multiple qualities and build quality, not only in its design, but also in its architecture, engineering and craftsmanship, which “causes a lot of pride” according to those in the yachting community. The vessel is made completely of metal, wood and glass with classic style interiors and exteriors.

It has navigated the canals of Holland, the French Riviera and the Pacific Ocean. It has explored the remote waters of the Galapagos Islands and the beauty and romance of Tahiti and Fiji. Its imposing beauty is also notable below decks with its majestic passageways, which are carpeted with walls covered with fine woods.

 

 

 

 

 

The dining area for ten has soft and subtle angled lighting, beautiful and delicate finishes with shades that denote elegance in every corner.  The table and chairs are made from the best materials ensuring warmth in every detail to enjoy a wonderful voyage in extraordinary luxury. The main lounge is aft from the dining area and offers the amenities that make it the best area for relaxing during the voyage. The main cabin is to the stern and has a private bathroom with exquisite finishes, while the guest cabins have a touch of softness in the colors, the materials, the woods and the fabrics all harmonize to create a pleasant environment.  The yacht also has a television room with wall-mounted flat-screen television with comfortable chairs in each corner, while bookworms can enjoy a good read on-board in the library, which has all the amenities necessary to ensure perfect tranquility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The exterior has a very large deck because every accessory on board is perfectly distributed; sun decks, covered relaxation rooms, as well as an open-air dining area for 8 with an exceptional view. The bridge is fully equipped with the latest in technology for the controls and comfortable leather seats to provide maximum sailing enjoyment.

The SY Athena also has a monitored alarm system, radar, automatic pilot, as well as sonar.  It also comes equipped with a computerized entertainment system and lifesaving equipment for 25 people, as well as a range of lifesaving and firefighting equipment.         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications

Lenght

13.9 m / 45.6 ft

Beam

12.20 m / 40.03ft

Draft

5.50 m / 18.04 ft

Fuel Capacity

105.648 L

Water Capacity

29,215 L / 7,718.6 gal

Engines

Carterpillar 3408c,

340 BKW

Cruising Speed

18.9 Knots

 

Text: Viridiana Barahona / Juan carlos Fonseca ± Photo: Royal Huisman Yachts.