- Rosetti Superyachts , an Italian shipyard, just unveiled a 213-foot yacht concept dubbed Project Orca.
- The vessel is designed to look (and operate) like a killer whale a mammal known for being able to thrive in all climates.
- The yacht design underscores the recent trend of Arctic exploration for the ultra-wealthy.
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A new Italian yacht concept is designed to look like a killer whale and can handle Arctic exploration — and it highlights one of the biggest trends shaping luxury travel in the new decade
Rosetti Superyachts
Rosetti Superyachts' newest concept design mimics the appearance of a killer whale, down to the dorsal fin.
Rosetti Superyachts, an Italian shipyard, just unveiled a yacht concept inspired by killer whales.
At 213 feet, the vessel will dwarf the actual mammal ten times over but it will be designed to have the general appearance of an orca and be engineered to thrive in harsh climates, similar to an orca.
"Instantly recognizable by their distinctive black-and-white coloring, these sea mammals roam the world's oceans from the Antarctic to the tropics, which is exactly what our Explorer Yacht is designed to do," Fulvio Dodich, Rosetti Superyachts' CEO, said in a statement.
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The concept will take an estimated three years to build at an undisclosed price, but upon completion, it is expected to be a four-deck superyacht with luxurious trappings, a range of 5,000 miles, and a speed of 11 knots.
The development of yet another arctic-oriented luxury cruiser further underscores arctic exploration as a travel priority for the wealthy .
Keep reading for a look at renderings of Project Orca and other Arctic-related luxury vessels.
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