Putting the yacht into cruising – Wärtsilä and Pastrovich Studio join forces

Putting the yacht into cruising

The combination of Stefano Pastrovich’s design and Wärtsilä’s hybrid propulsion capabilities will create a new generation of super-sustainable boutique cruise ships.

JOINING FORCES FOR THE THIRD TIME TO DATE, WÄRTSILÄ AND PASTROVICH STUDIO UNVEIL A NEW TYPE OF CONCEPT – A BOUTIQUE cruise liner with a focus on sustainability and the essence of a superyacht.

ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF PASTROVICH STUDIO. F innish-based Wärtsilä is a global manufacturer of power solutions for the marine and energy markets. Pastrovich Studio is a renowned naval architect and superyacht design firm based in Monaco. Together, they have signed an agreement to develop a new sustainable hybrid cruise vessel that promises to be the next generation of cruise liners.

In June 2020, Wärtsilä and Pastrovich Studio unveiled plans for a boutique cruise vessel that is set to rock the industry. Pairing the luxury of a superyacht with the construction techniques of a cruise ship and developed with a close focus on the environment, the new cost-efficient ‘boutique’ vessel is expected to serve both the charter and luxury hospitality clientele, as well as veterans of the cruise industry. By offering a smaller, scaled down version, the cruise ship will offer the technology and space of a sustainable cruise vessel and the top tier amenities of a yacht.

Commenting on the project, Stefano Pastrovich, said: “Wärtsilä is the ideal partner for this project since we share a vision to be the very best at what we do. Bringing together our architectural and marine technology know-how will create a mega-yacht design on the leading edge of innovation. I’m convinced boutique cruise ships of this calibre could spark a turning point in the charter market, attracting a new customer base of millennials and cruise veterans.”

Blending design The innovative design penned by Stefano Pastrovich and which is built around a 60m catamaran with accommodation for up to 36 passengers, has a strong focus on sustainability. It features a fully integrated combination of hybrid propulsion and solar panels for minimal environmental impact and high energy efficiency. Aside from helping to reduce emissions and preserve the oceans, the sustainable approach also means the vessel will be able to access those harbours around the world that are closed to large motor yachts.

“Efficiency and environmental performance are key pillars of Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine approach, which emphasises the need to collaborate with world-class partners”, says Giammario Meloni, Wärtsilä Italia’s Senior Sales Manager. “This project encompasses all these ambitions, and we look forward to co-developing with Stefano Pastrovich a totally integrated solution that combines energy efficiency, sustainability and onboard comfort.”

Wärtsilä will use its extensive hybrid propulsion and energy recovery experience for the new design. The company has previously worked with Pastrovich in other projects, including 99m X-Vintage in 2011 and the 101m X-Expedition in 2017.

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The concept is a forward-looking innovation for future boutique cruising that will attract a new customer base..