Buckle up for a glimpse into the Eleuthera, a megayacht that blends supercar sleekness and sea creature inspiration…
To the envy of males worldwide, Juan Cayo Azcarate has the cool distinction of being both yacht designer and professional racing driver. Not surprisingly then, his latest nautical concept reflects both work environments.
Named after the Bahamas island Eleuthera, this 364 foot megayacht concept was heavily influenced by supercars and sea creatures – as evidenced by the vertical windows that resemble shark’s gills and the exhaust that mirrors a stingray’s fin.
Eleuthera’s interior gets it’s swag thanks to architects Gian Paolo Nari, Alejandro Crespo Daroca, and Cristiano Mariani. The living quarters are made up of 11 staterooms for 22 guests, cabins for 31 crew, lounge with grand piano, a top tier gym, and of course, an indoor cinema.
All impressive, but the huge 235 square metre owner’s suite on the upper deck is really, well, decked out. The designers have gone all out to make the owner feel the royalty in an open opulent space complete with balcony, private bathroom, and private spa.
The exterior decks don’t skip on the swank either. The massive stern platform can transform into a saltwater pool or beach club, while the huge marble pool on the main deck can be turned out into an open-air dance floor or outdoor cinema. At the other end, the foredeck is home to an at-sea man cave featuring a jacuzzi, garage and helipad. Being a racer lad he designed the garage with enough space to house a 12 metre speedboat and three other tenders, naturally.
Juan also gifts us with superyacht performance with triple MTT engines that power it to a killer cruising range of up to 13,000 km and maximum speed of 50 km/h – expect nothing less.
So whether you’re cruising the open ocean or navigating shallow waters, the Eleuthera is your vessel of choice – from the Bahamas to the Mediterranean and back – all without refueling.
By Bill Varetimidis
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