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Guests
18
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Cabins
9
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Crew
51
| Length | GT | Built (REFIT) |
|---|---|---|
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114.2m
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5,655 GT | 2010 (2016) |
| Beam | Draft | Top Speed |
| 20.54m | 5.97m | 22.5 Kts |
The 114.2m expedition yacht Luna was delivered to her owners in 2010 by German shipyard Lloyd Werft. The yacht's elegant exterior design is by Newcruise, while her interiors are the work of Donald Starkey.
Key Features
- Oversized swimming pool
- Sophisticated beach club
- Accommodates up to 50 overnight guests
- Two prominent helipads
- Sea terraces
- 6m beam, four stabilisers provide ultimate stability
Design & Construction
Designed around a displacement ice class steel hull and an aluminium superstructure she features a 20.54m beam and a 5.97m draft. The yacht is built over 6 decks with an internal volume of 5,655 GT (Gross Tonnes). The design also incorporates a heli-pad.
Construction started in mid 2007. The yacht was designed and constructed in compliance with the Lloyds Register technical standards. Launched in October 2009 this yacht undertook sea trials over the following months. She was delivered to her owners in March 2010.
Exterior Design
At 115m, Luna's sheer scale is obvious, but it’s the proportions that truly set her apart. Her profile is strong and purposeful, with a plumb bow and a long, sweeping foredeck that leads into stacked decks aft. The hull is painted in a deep custom shade known as “Luna Blue,” a mirror-finish surface that reflects light and water alike. Against this, the superstructure rises in crisp white tiers, emphasising her height and volume while giving her an almost architectural presence.
Her exterior design was developed by Frank Neubelt and the Newcruise studio, who described the look as “boy cool” - deliberately tough. The most radical choice was to dedicate her aft section almost entirely to open deck. Rather than cramming in more interior volume, the design favoured an expanse of outdoor living space, anchored by one of the largest pools ever fitted to a superyacht at launch. Empty, the pool’s vastness is astonishing; in use, it remains a signature of her layout and identity.
Luna is fitted with two helipads on her upper decks, and numerous fold-out balconies and shell doors connect her interior to the sea. The helipads are clad in Future Teak, etched with Luna’s name and crest. Around the bridge deck aft, extendable glass windbreaks have been installed to shelter the main outdoor dining space when the weather turns. A raised platform behind the pool was also added in the refit, creating a defined social zone on the huge aft deck that can be tented for shade or left open for sun.
At the forward end of the superstructure, the observation lounge was reworked with a larger cut-out, giving way to a new exterior seating terrace. This spot has become one of the yacht’s most rewarding outdoor areas, perfect for arrivals into anchorages or for quiet relaxation with views stretching far across the horizon.
Interior Design
Donald Starkey was invited to shape Luna’s interior during construction, when the yacht was already well advanced. He introduced calm, natural finishes and some clever reworking of spaces. One of his most significant contributions was the creation of a dedicated dining room, achieved by dividing the upper lounge with a stone-panelled wall that incorporates a double-sided fireplace. He also increased headroom across the main living areas, bringing an added sense of space.
Starkey used pale-stained oak extensively. Panels cut from large German logs were brushed to bring out the grain, while the flooring was made from modern oak aged to resemble antique beams. The effect grounds the design with a sense of quiet strength, while being comfortable underfoot.
Touches of character appear throughout, such as the arched divisions in the main deck guest corridor. These break up the run of the passage and conceal watertight bulkheads, showing how practicality and style were combined. Fabrics and soft furnishings have been refreshed during refits, but the overall mood of serenity and natural texture remains intact.
The yacht’s lounges serve multiple roles. The observation deck lounge, with its extended terrace, doubles as a prime arrival space. The owner’s lounge is also configured as a media room, blending leisure and family use. On the bridge deck, a private office sits opposite a conference room, furnished with oak beams that echo the broader design theme.
The beach club is a focal point of Luna’s interior life. It wraps around a spa complete with steam room, plunge pool and sauna, and links seamlessly to the gym through a huge 12m shell door that drops open at the waterline. The gym has been upgraded with Technogym equipment and mirrored walls, so the space feels bright and contemporary. The beach club’s aft lounge was also reworked during the refit, rotating the sofa to face the sea rather than a television. A fish-eye sculpture from Greece now fills the bulkhead, underlining the area’s relaxed, artistic feel.
Accommodation
The owner’s suite sits forward with commanding views and direct access to a private terrace. It serves as a self-contained retreat within the yacht. Guest cabins are located on the main deck, ensuring easy access to the pool terrace and outdoor spaces. Each was updated with new upholstery, AV and detailing during the refit, though the design language established by Starkey remains intact.
Crew accommodation for the 51 crew is generous, with the forward section of the lower deck given over entirely to cabins, all of which were upgraded in the refit. Additional quarters are located on the deck below, alongside the machinery spaces.
Performance & Capabilities
Motor yacht Luna is capable of reaching a top speed of 22 knots, and comfortably cruises at 16 knots. With her 850,000 litre fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 9,500 nautical miles at 16 knots. She has been fitted with stabilizers to increase on-board comfort when the yacht is at anchor, particularly in rough waters.
Amenities
A gym with all the latest equipment allows her guests to keep their workout routines while at sea. Rest and relaxation can be achieved on board, thanks to a luxury spa. A beach club allows for easy access to the water and allows those on board to easily unwind while a dancefloor, where her owner and their guests can enjoy party nights. The yacht features a tender garage with storage for a range of toys and accessories. An elevator makes the yacht fully-accessible, while air conditioning offers increased on-board comfort and underwater lights will turn plenty of heads when the sun goes down. Luna also features a deck jacuzzi for cooling off.
Member of the World's Biggest Yachts Club
This yacht is proudly ranked at 38 in the YB100, our exclusive list of the World's Biggest Yachts by Gross Tonnage. It has held this distinguished position for 5 years, 2 months, showcasing its unmatched true size.
This yacht also entered the traditional Top 100 Longest Yachts in 2011 at 17 and is now ranked 45, holding a spot in the table for 14 years, 10 months due to its extraordinary length.
To understand the difference visit our page on the World's Biggest Yachts.
Luna Yacht is For Sale
Luna is currently on the market for sale with an asking price of €270,000,000 EUR.
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