Delivered in 2015 and refitted in 2024, she remains one of the most technically advanced and visually distinctive yachts ever built by the Dutch shipyard. Naval architecture came from De Voogt, while the exterior lines were sculpted through a collaboration between Feadship and CG Design, who also created the yacht’s remarkable interiors.
Built at Koninklijke De Vries, Savannah was overseen by build captain Ted McCumber and marked CG Design’s debut in both interior and exterior yacht design.
Savannah’s Interiors: Bold, Fluid, and Immersive
Inside, Savannah breaks from convention with flowing lines, curved walls, and an emphasis on connecting guests to the sea. The interiors are shaped by Cristina Gherardi Bernardeau and Marcello Bozzarelli of CG Design, whose architectural influences are evident throughout. Full-height sliding curved glass doors and nearly invisible window frames allow uninterrupted views and blur the boundary between inside and out.
A sense of warmth and glamour runs through every space. Guest suites feature plush materials like velvet, silk, and wool, with ensuite bathrooms nearly equal in size to the bedrooms themselves. The central saloon transitions seamlessly into the open aft deck, where the mosaic-tiled swimming pool becomes a visual and social focal point. A spiral staircase in the wellness area leads to a fully equipped spa, including a sauna, hammam, and massage room.
Among the standout features onboard the motor yacht are two secluded spaces: the Nemo lounge, a semi-submerged observation room with views into the sea and swimming pool, and the owner’s private observation lounge tucked low in the bow. The Nemo lounge also doubles as a cinema, thanks to a concealed dropdown screen.
The yacht’s lighting plan is one of the most advanced ever implemented on a private vessel, using layers of indirect light to enhance architectural details and shift ambiance from day to night.
Savannah’s Distinctive Silhouette
From the outset, Savannah was conceived as a bold statement in both form and function. Her cascading stern layout flows from a generous sundeck to a large pool, beach club, and extended bathing platform—an arrangement that delivers on space and visual impact. The smooth, continuous glass band encircling the main deck is as functional as it is eye-catching, contributing to the yacht’s smooth exterior.
She was the first superyacht to feature a full metallic paint finish. The distinctive Sea Foam green hull was applied in a single, uninterrupted pass by a six-person team, using a bespoke spray technique developed in-house. It remains one of the most complex finishes ever attempted on a yacht of this scale.
The sundeck is built for entertaining, with a bar, spa pool, and lounge area wrapped around a fireplace. Even the exhausts are styled as sculptural elements, rising through the hardtop as twin pairs of funnels. Every element reflects the yacht’s design ethos—function meets art.
Accommodation Aboard Savannah
Savannah accommodates 12 guests across six cabins, all located on the main deck to provide exceptional space and views. The layout includes an owner’s suite, a VIP cabin with a fold-down balcony, and four flexible guest cabins. Interiors are finished with silk curtains, upholstered bed frames, and carefully curved surfaces to avoid the boxy feel typical of traditional layouts.
The owner’s deck is an entire private world. From a large outdoor seating area to a private dining room, saloon, marble-clad bathroom, and a circular bedroom with skylight, the suite delivers comfort and drama in equal measure. Double mullions in metallic finish enhance the effect, while panoramic views and top-level finishes make the suite one of the yacht’s highlights.
Crew are accommodated across 12 cabins, with space for up to 26, ensuring high standards of service without compromise on privacy or efficiency.
Inside Savannah’s Hybrid Propulsion
Savannah was the world’s first hybrid superyacht and remains a benchmark for efficiency. Her powertrain is built around a single medium-speed Wartsila engine paired with three gensets, a 1MW electric motor, and a 1-million-watt lithium-ion battery bank. Five distinct operating modes allow for silent, emission-free cruising or full power when needed.
Thanks to this hybrid system, Savannah achieves up to 30 percent fuel savings compared to traditional twin-shaft displacement yachts of similar size. Her battery bank alone weighs over 11 tonnes and can handle the hotel load, allowing the yacht to cruise quietly on electric power alone.
Performance is equally impressive: she reaches a top speed of 17 knots, cruises comfortably at 14 knots, and offers a transoceanic range of 6,500 nautical miles. The hull, which tapers towards the stern, contributes to her hydrodynamic efficiency and smooth ride, even in challenging seas.
Award-Winning from Bow to Stern
Since her debut, Savannah has collected numerous accolades. She won “Motor Yacht of the Year” at the World Superyacht Awards in 2016, alongside six further honors for her exterior design, holistic styling, and engineering innovation. Her success at the ShowBoats Design Awards and the International Superyacht Society Awards confirms her status as one of the most important yachts of the past decade.
According to YachtBuyer Market Watch, Savannah was last asking €140,000,000.
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