Leisure on a new LeveL

ThE NoMaD Yachts range promises cruising in which the journey is the focus of the experience, rather than reaching the destination. Offering premium comfort, safety, and oceangoing capability, the Nomad Yachts are ideal for sea travellers who have a genuine appreciation for spending time on the water.

Guests at the boat show had the opportunity to experience two crafts from the range, the Nomad 65 and the Nomad 75. The Nomad 65 is designed to meet an emerging market demand for yachts that enable comfortable long-distance sea travel. It is the first semidisplacement yacht by Gulf Craft, built to be a luxurious yet powerful mode of transport. The craft has an airy loft style apartment feel with white oak parquet flooring, marble counter tops, and cosy soft furnishings, with leather sofas crafted in the main saloon area.

“It’s a whole new concept for us,” explains Erwin Bamps, CEO of Gulf Craft. “The Nomad brand is not about mega yachts; they only go up to 95 feet, and only the 95 is a super yacht, the 65 and 75 are medium sized yachts. They’re about a leisurely cruise, and enjoying the journey rather than reaching the destination. They could be described as real estate on the water.”

Erwin explains that the thought process behind creating the Nomad range was driven largely by a deep knowledge of regional trends, and an understanding of what users in the Gulf want from their yachts.

“I’m talking about layout, and approach to how the boat is put together, and focusing on clients with a different expectation on yachting that the typical style of yachting in the Mediterranean area.”

With this in mind, the Nomad Yachts were designed for luxurious and leisurely journeys, with the comfort and enjoyment of the passengers as well as the entertaining of guests and family given the most consideration. This can be seen in the layout of the decks, which boast expansive entertainment and leisure areas on the flybridge and main deck.