According to Lürssen, the yacht has been commissioned for a North American client and marks the latest collaboration between the German shipyard and British design studio Harrison Eidsgaard.
Contemporary design revealed as technical launch draws attention
The first images of Project Ziggy reveal a sharply contemporary exterior profile shaped around long horizontal deck lines, extensive glazing, and a muscular yet restrained architectural form. Lürssen described the yacht as balancing “fluid yet angular” styling forged in glass and steel, with the overall silhouette leaning toward a modern Northern European design language focused on proportion and clean surfaces rather than aggressive detailing.
She is defined by a muscular architecture, balanced by a fluid yet angular design language forged in glass and steel."
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Lürssen has confirmed British studio Harrison Eidsgaard as the design partner behind Project Ziggy, with the firm responsible for both the yacht’s exterior styling and interior design direction. Both American and Canadian flags were seen during the launch sequence, aligning with Lürssen’s description of the owner as a North American client, though no further details about the individual have been disclosed.
Rare slipway launch stands out for yacht of this scale
Beyond the yacht itself, the launch method drew considerable industry attention. Rather than using the now more typical float-out process from a dry dock or construction hall, Project Ziggy entered the water via a traditional slipway launch - a far less common approach for a yacht exceeding 100 meters.
Most modern superyachts of this size are floated out from enclosed dry docks due to the scale, weight, and technical complexity involved during late-stage construction. Recent Lürssen projects including Nausicaä (previously Project Cosmos), Boardwalk, and Deep Blue, have all used float-out style launch methods during various stages of construction.
Slipway launches remain dramatic but relatively rare at this end of the market. Lürssen previously used the method for the 122m Kismet in 2021, while Project Deep Blue reportedly required a specially developed slipway capable of handling her substantial displacement. Other shipyards including Benetti have also preserved the tradition on selected projects, particularly at their historic Viareggio facility.
Beach club arrangement hints at lifestyle-focused layout
One of the clearest details visible from the launch imagery is the motor yacht’s expansive aft beach club arrangement. Twin staircases rise symmetrically toward the main deck, framing a substantial waterside platform likely intended for guest relaxation and direct watersports access.
The scale of the aft section suggests strong emphasis on exterior living areas, with generous deck spaces expected throughout the yacht for lounging, dining, and entertainment. Extensive glazing across the aft decks also points toward a close visual relationship between indoor and outdoor guest spaces.
Highly confidential interior remains under wraps
As is typical with highly confidential Lürssen projects, no interior renderings or accommodation details have been released. The yacht will now move into the outfitting stage ahead of her planned 2028 delivery.
Yachts within this size category are commonly structured around highly customized owner requirements, often incorporating private owner decks, wellness facilities, cinemas, observation lounges, and large guest accommodation arrangements. With Harrison Eidsgaard linked to the project, there will likely be significant attention on how the interior architecture develops over the coming years.
Steel displacement platform engineered for global cruising
Project Ziggy is being constructed with a steel displacement hull and aluminum superstructure, with a reported internal volume of 4,018GT and a beam of 15.4 meters. The yacht is being built to Lloyd’s Register classification standards.
Although propulsion details have not yet been disclosed, yachts in this category are typically designed for extended global cruising capability supported by advanced onboard systems, extensive technical infrastructure, and high crew capacity.
According to YachtBuyer MarketWatch, the largest yacht database in the world, Lurssen currently has 9 yachts either in build or on order. This includes the 123m Project Omega and the 146m Project Defy which was seen for the first time in October 2025.
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