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CARINTHIA VII Yacht – Epic $180M Superyacht
The 97m yacht has a value of $180 million with an exterior design by Tim Heywood.
Tim Heywood and Ellehorst Kreuter designed the interior.
Lurssen, the prestigious luxury yacht builder, delivered the completed CARINTHIA VII in 2002 from their Bremen-based shipyard in Germany.
CARINTHIA VII yacht interior
The interior of the CARINTHIA VII yacht was designed by Tim Heywood Design and Ellehorst Kreuter in 2002. She has accommodation for 14 guests in 8 suites comprising one VIP cabin, and two twin/double cabins.
She is capable of carrying 37 crew members for a luxury guest experience. Not much is known about the interior of the CARINTHIA VII, except for her accommodations and that she has a beach club, amongst other luxury amenities.
She has features like an on-deck jacuzzi for guests to relax. The details of the yacht’s interior are very private.
Still, the interior is shown to be elegant and luxurious, with the exterior deck featuring plenty of spaces for sunbathing and al fresco dining.
Tim Heywood was the designer behind the exterior of CARINTHIA VII, featuring underwater lights and a magnificent blue steel hull called “Carinthia Blue.”
It also featured a white aluminum superstructure. She was built by luxury yacht builders Lurssen in Germany at their Bremen shipyard.
The exterior exudes a powerful presence in the water and was delivered in 2002. She was refitted three years later in 2005.
She has a teak deck. Her exterior shows her cutting through the water with a sleek hull and superstructure.
Specifications
The 97m CARINTHIA VII has a beam of 18.8m and a draft of 4.8m. She is powered by her 4 MTU diesel engines, which gives her a maximum speed of 26 knots.
At her cruising speed of 22 knots, she has a range of 5000 nautical miles.
She has a volume of 3643 gross tons. The $180 million superyacht has an annual running cost of $10 – $15 million. She was the 12th largest superyacht in the world.
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The most eye-catching changes are a 36-foot glass-paneled swimming pool on the main deck aft and a 968-square-foot air-conditioned gym on the bridge deck. That space used six tons of folding glass doors to create a winter garden. It’s complemented by a large cinema screen.
Perhaps the most significant change, though, is the yacht’s conversion from private to commercial use to allow Carinthia VII to enter the charter market. “The deal was made for the boat to come to our facility on a handshake, and then we only had a couple of days to prepare between the handshake and Carinthia VII sailing up to Hamburg,” Thomas Krischkowski, head of refit and repair at Lürssen, told Robb Report .
The list of technical upgrades completed by Lürssen includes a new waterpower treatment, a full sprinkler system, 18.6 miles of cable for a new AV/IT system, new exhaust filters and fully overhauled engines and zero speed stabilizers. The yacht also had to meet new SOLAS stability requirements to be a charter vessel.
In 2002, when the Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten commissioned Project Faberge, as Carinthia VII was originally known, expectations ran high. The yacht paid homage to the fleet of Carinthia s owned and built by her late husband Helmut Horten, three of which were designed by Jon Bannenberg.
As one of only a handful of women to commission one of the largest yachts in the world, Horten called upon one of Bannenberg’s protégés, a young Tim Heywood, to pen the design.
Horten had become an overnight sensation in the art world six years before commissioning the superyacht, after she spent $22 million in a single Sotheby’s auction. Renowned for her keen eye, she ensured Carinthia VII reflected a similar level of artisanal craftsmanship.
The original curved laminated teak planking, forward of the owner’s deck and bridge deck, is described by Fraser broker Antoine X. Larricq, who managed the sale, as “haute-couture detailing.”
Other original features include the thick exterior teak decks and cross-hatched parquet floors, which remain in fantastic condition, largely because Horten only used the yacht for her annual summer cruise.
The new owner, also a keen art collector, had two strict requests for the refit: to seamlessly marry the old with the new, and for the shipyard to complete the work within 300 days, so he could enjoy the winter cruising season. He enlisted Italian studio Bizzozero Cassina Architects to oversee the design.
The studio only had two yacht projects before this. But it had completed residential projects for the owner that brought a similar look to Carinthia VII’s 8,800-square-foot interior, including redoing all eight guest cabins.
The walls are covered in fabrics by Venetian artisans, and the central staircase is decorated with handmade, laser-cut tiles in an ombré-patterned blue that transitions from deep-ocean blue on the lower deck to pale-sky blue on the bridge deck. On each floor, the artwork in the lobby matches the color of the staircase, and classic gold elements have been replaced with a more contemporary silver.
A full exterior paint job updated the hull to Majestic Blue, with the superstructure in Matterhorn White and the external deck walls painted in Shark Grey. Following a few minor tweaks at the shipyard, Carinthia VII will soon cross the Atlantic to make its charter debut in the Caribbean.
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- Name Carinthia VII
- Model Custom
- Flag Austria
- Class German Lloyd
- Hull NB 13618
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- Exterior Designer Tim Heywood Design
- Interior Designer Tim Heywood Design
- Length Overall 97.2m
- Length at Waterline -
- Draft (min) -
- Draft (max) 4.8m
- Gross Tonnage 3643
- Cabins Total -
- Hull Configuration Displacement
- Hull Material Steel
- Superstructure -
- Deck Material Teak
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Manufacturer MTU
- Power 9925 hp
- Total Power 9925 hp
- Propulsion Twin Screw
- Max Speed 26 Kn
- Cruising Speed 22 Kn
- Fuel Capacity 456000
- Water Capacity -
- Generator -
- Stabilizers -
- Thrusters -
- Amenities -
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The 97-metre yacht CARINTHIA VII is coated in what is now referred to as the iconic 'Carinthia Blue'. Her timeless exterior lines were drawn by Tim Heywood while Ellerhorst Kreuter designed a bespoke interior. Delivered back in 2002, CARINTHIA VII is still gracing the seas in immaculate condition. Her performance package enables her to reach a remarkable 26 knots.
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Two of the most iconic lürssen yachts are primed and ready to make a splash on the market at the monaco yacht show 2023….
With the first lists coming from the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, one legend stands out. Lürssen and Fraser are set to unveil the extensively refitted 97m Carinthia VII . This refit was completed at Lürssen's Hamburg facilities, and the superyacht now features redesigned exterior decks with new lounge and living areas, a 12m/39' pool, and a fitness room.
“I am very proud that after building Carinthia VII, " says Peter Lürssen, Managing Partner of Lürssen. "We have now been able to participate in its new lease on life with an extensive refit. Carinthia VII remains a testament to the solidity of our German engineering and manufacture.”
Built in 2002, Carinthia VII was one part of a new generation of 90m+ superyachts that hit the water in the late 90s and early 2000s, largely pioneered by the German yards. The vessel's original exterior lines, from designer Tim Heywood , proved influential in the yachting industry. Heywood has shared that “several yachts were consequently designed and built that owe their DNA to Carinthia VII .”
Carinthia VII will be introduced to the charter market for the first time, represented exclusively by Fraser. Daniela de Marco, Fraser's Head of Charter Management in Europe, notes, “Bringing any yacht to the charter market for the first time is always a joy and a challenge. And one that we relish. It’s like starting with a blank sheet of paper - creating a fresh new program built on experience with the very best charter captains and crew, the latest tenders and toys and of course, creating some personalised and exciting new itineraries with clients."
Mark Duncan, Fraser's Director of Business Development & Marketing, anticipates that Carinthia VII will be a key part of post-charter conversations due to its unique features and ambience. "We suspect Carinthia VII is going to be as much a part of those after-charter dinner conversations as the unforgettable moments we know it is going to help create for those who decide to book something exceptional.”
With the combined influences of Lürssen and Fraser, Carinthia VII is set to make an impressive entrance into the charter market. It is early days in the run-up to The Monaco Yacht Show, with many more intriguing yachts set to make their way to Port Hercule. Having the chance to see the evolution of this iconic motor yacht up close is an early draw card as the industry looks ahead to the most important show of the year.
The impressive 91m Lady Lara, will also be at the show and listed on the market for the first time since its delivery by Max Bulley and Gary Wright from Y.CO and Merle Wood & Associates . The superyacht, originally delivered in 2015, has also recently completed an extensive refit earlier this year.
Lady Lara boasts an interior and exterior design skillfully executed by Reymond Langton Design, while its naval architecture was crafted by the German shipbuilder. Lady Lara offers accommodation for up to 16 guests in eight staterooms, with a dedicated crew of up to 27.
The yacht also boasts a spacious owner's deck complete with a private lounge area and a bar. To enhance the sense of privacy onboard, the owner's suite opens onto a private terrace, featuring a jacuzzi. It also includes a glass lift and offers a cinema, a wellness area, and two swimming pools, with a main deck pool that can transform into a dancefloor.
The iconic motor yacht is powered by twin MTU engines, allowing for a cruising speed of 12 knots.
Prospective buyers will be able to find Lady Lara at Berth D02, QUAI RAINIER III during the show.
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The 19th edition of the World Superyacht Awards closed its doors with a bang, celebrating some of the most innovative luxury yacht charters on the market, and the expert craftsmanship that goes into each and every superyacht.
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The iconic 97 metre Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII is set to attend the Monaco Yacht Show 2021.
Currently listed for sale with Burgess , the yacht will be on display at anchor as the show gets underway in Port Hercules later this week.
Delivered in 2002, Carinthia VII was commissioned by Heidi Horten , the widow of department store owner Helmut Horten, and was the seventh yacht in a line of superyachts named Carinthia .
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Designed inside and out by Tim Heywood , Carinthia VII features an eye-catching deep blue hull colour, which the makers Awlgrip later began marketing as “Carinthia Blue”.
Spread across six decks, the superyacht is powered by four 10,060hp MTU diesel engines for a top speed of over 25 knots and a range of 5,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 22 knots.
The large 18.8 metre beam allows for huge living areas in the 3,643GT interior with accommodation for 14 guests in eight cabins. Elsewhere, the yacht features a lower deck spa with a gym, sauna, steam room and plunge pool.
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The orcas reportedly started attacking the yacht , Alboran Cognac, at around 9am local time on Sunday and sank it soon after.
Spain ’s maritime rescue service said on Monday that the yacht measured about 15m in length and had two passengers onboard.
The passengers felt sudden blows to the hull and rudder before water started seeping into the vessel. They made a call to the rescue service but were quickly found by an oil tanker and transported to safety.
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Despite being referred to as killer whales, orcas belong to the dolphin family. They can grow up to eight metres long and weigh up to six tonnes.
Since May 2020, when attacks by orcas on ships in the region were first reported, research group GT Atlantic Orca, which monitors populations of the Iberian orcas, has documented nearly 700 such incidents.
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He added that when they encounter a sailboat without its engine on, “they get kind of frustrated and that’s why they break the rudder”.
Another hypothesis suggests that the behaviour might stem from a form of revenge possibly triggered by past traumatic encounters with fishing boats.
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She said she doesn’t think “we can completely rule it out”.
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The enduring appeal of CARINTHIA VII rests in Tim Heywood's masterly design and layout, the enduring quality of her Lürssen pedigree and her exceptional performance package. At over 3,600 gross tons, spanning 6 decks with a 16m I 54' beam, CARINTHIA VII's interior volume and exterior deck spaces are outstanding.
Carinthia VII, named after Austria's Carinthia region, was built at the Lurssen yard in 2002 and had a major refit in 2005. Powered by four MTU 1163 Diesels, she can reach a maximum speed of 26 knots with a cruising speed of 22 knots. Known for her luxurious design by Tim Heywood, Carinthia VII accommodates 12 guests and 25 crew members.
4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 each 7.400kW (10.064 mHP) Diesels: Speed: 26 knots (48 km/h; 30 mph) (maximum) 22 knots (cruising) Capacity: 12 passengers: Crew: 28 crew members: The yacht Carinthia VII was built in the Lürssen Yachts yard in 2002 and refurbished in the same yard three years later. One of the largest motor yachts in the world, it was ...
Crucially, its overall length had to be 98 metres - two metres longer than Limitless. In the event, her order was quicker in build, so the new yacht, which she christened Carinthia VII, was launched in 2002, a year before Pelorus. Heywood used some clever visual tricks to achieve the incredibly powerful profile of Carinthia VII, the most ...
Bringing the landmark Lürssen Carinthia VII up to commercial code proved to be just the right challenge for her refit-loving owner, says Risa Merl. It was curiosity that drew the new owner of Carinthia VII to this classic 97-metre Lürssen. He had been looking for a pedigree yacht for a few years, carefully analysing the market to find the ...
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The 97.2m/318'11" 'Carinthia VII' motor yacht built by the German shipyard Lurssen is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins. This award winning yacht features interior styling by British designer Tim Heywood Design. Built in 2002, Carinthia VII is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for ...
Carinthia VII. Carinthia VII is a 97.20m motor yacht built by Lurssen Yachts in 2002. Her timeless exterior lines and interior design are both the work of Tim Heywood. The mega yacht, which benefitted from a refit in 2005, has a sleek steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a beam of 15.95m and a 4.80m draft.
Specifications. The 97m CARINTHIA VII has a beam of 18.8m and a draft of 4.8m. She is powered by her 4 MTU diesel engines, which gives her a maximum speed of 26 knots. At her cruising speed of 22 knots, she has a range of 5000 nautical miles. She has a volume of 3643 gross tons. The $180 million superyacht has an annual running cost of $10 ...
The 97.2-metre Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII showcases a chic, modern interior design following her extensive refit. The superyacht left the Lürssen facil...
Boat of the Week: This 318-Foot Gigayacht Got a New Glassed-In Gym After a Massive Makeover. The Lürssen Carinthia VII emerged back in public view at the Monaco Yacht Show after an extensive ...
Click to view the full table of specifications for Carinthia VII superyacht, including accommodation, performance, equipment and amenities. Sign up to our newsletter Read indepth magazine ... Carinthia VII Type. Motor Model. Custom Sub Type - Year. 2002 Flag. Austria MCA - Class. German Lloyd Hull NB. 13618 Hull Colour ...
The 97-metre yacht CARINTHIA VII is coated in what is now referred to as the iconic 'Carinthia Blue'. Her timeless exterior lines were drawn by Tim Heywood while Ellerhorst Kreuter designed a bespoke interior. Delivered back in 2002, CARINTHIA VII is still gracing the seas in immaculate condition. Her performance package enables her to reach a ...
With the first lists coming from the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, one legend stands out. Lürssen and Fraser are set to unveil the extensively refitted 97m Carinthia VII.This refit was completed at Lürssen's Hamburg facilities, and the superyacht now features redesigned exterior decks with new lounge and living areas, a 12m/39' pool, and a fitness room.
from $1,025,000 p/week ♦︎. Interactive, detailed layout / general arrangement of CARINTHIA VII, the 97m Lurssen Yachts mega yacht with naval architecture by Lurssen Yachts with an interior by Tim Heywood Design.
First look inside 97m Lürssen Carinthia VII following 10-month refit. Following a comprehensive 300-day refit at Blohm + Voss, the 97.2-metre Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII has debuted her new look at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023. Lürssen teamed up with the yacht's central agent for charter, Fraser, to present the yacht alongside original ...
An impassioned aficionado with a career spanning half a century and an eclectic star-studded private collection to show for it. But her most prized item was the exquisite, full-custom 97.2-metre Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII. Photo: André Konarske When an overly eager yacht broker broached the subject of her sale, madam Horten was ...
Carinthia VII is a motor yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Lürssen Yachts from Germany, who launched Carinthia VII in 2002. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. Carinthia VII features exterior design by Tim Heywood Design Ltd. and interior design by Ellerhorst Kreuter. Up to 14 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht ...
Hosting a six-cabin layout, charter yacht ENTOURAGE can accommodate up to 12 charter guests and a dedicated crew of 12. Entourage 60m Amels 2023 12 Guests 6 Cabins 12 Crew from $395,000 per week + expenses Full Details & Cruising Areas. Scheduled to return in May 2025, the official dates of the 20th World Superyacht Awards are yet to be ...
The 97.2-metre Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII showcases a chic, modern interior design following her extensive refit. The superyacht left the Lürssen facilities in Hamburg in early September 2023 and has been redelivered to her owners after being meticulously refitted. The superyacht's interior transformation was displayed at the recent Monaco Yacht Show.
The iconic 97 metre Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII is set to attend the Monaco Yacht Show 2021. Currently listed for sale with Burgess, the yacht will be on display at anchor as the show gets underway in Port Hercules later this week. Delivered in 2002, Carinthia VII was commissioned by Heidi Horten, the widow of department store owner ...
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Refits are also getting design overhauls by non-yacht designers. Lürssen's 318-foot Carinthia VII, first delivered in 2002 and designed by Tim Heywood, was sold in 2022 to a new owner.He called ...
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